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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA

January 8, 2013, 12:00 noon

City Council met in Regular Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers,

101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon, Council

members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields and Swore. Also present were City Manager

Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz. Absent, Mayor Corbett.

The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Pat Rieck.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Resolutions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor Corbett voting “Aye”

unless noted.

A public hearing was held to consider a request for an Urban Revitalization Area

designation for expansion of the CRST facility located at 3930 16th Avenue SW. No comments

or objections were heard or filed.

0001-01-13, authorizing the CRST Urban Revitalization Plan for the expansion of an

existing manufacturing facility located at 3930 16th Avenue SW.

Ordinance No. 001-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal

Code, Revitalization Areas, establishing the CRST Urban Revitalization Area designation at

3930 16th Avenue SW, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Gulick moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading;

seconded by Council member Olson. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,

Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.

Council member Gulick moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days

be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its second and third readings; seconded by

Council member Olson. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,

Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.

A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of a previously-approved public

capital improvement project and on the acquisition or condemnation of agricultural properties

and property interests not yet acquired for the Indian Creek and Dry Run Creek Trunk Sanitary

Sewer Capacity Improvements – Phase 2 and 3 project. No comments or objections were heard

or filed.

0002-01-13, continue a previously-approved public capital improvement project and to

proceed with the acquisition or condemnation of agricultural properties and property interests

not yet acquired for the Indian Creek and Dry Run Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer Capacity

Improvements – Phase 2 and 3 project.

A public hearing was held to consider the Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for the

construction of the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to east of the

Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project. No comments or objections

were heard or filed.

0003-01-13, adoption of the Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for the construction of

the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to east of the Cedar Rapids and

Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project.

A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of

contract and estimated cost for the Prairie Park Fishery Trail Entrance project (estimated cost is

$138,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0004-01-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the

Prairie Park Fishery Trail Entrance project.


contract and estimated cost for the Cedar River Sanitary Sewer Crossing Improvements project

(estimated cost is $6,800,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Cedar River Sanitary Sewer Crossing Improvements project.


contract and estimated cost for the 2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue to Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer

Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $3,400,000). One objection was heard. No comments

or objections were filed.


2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue to Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (FLOOD).


contract and estimated cost for the NE Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration

Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $350,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


NE Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration Phase 1 project (FLOOD).

A public hearing was held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and

estimated cost for the Environmental Remediation Services for Commercial and Residential

Properties project (estimated cost is $658,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0008-01-13, adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the

Environmental Remediation Services for Commercial and Residential Properties project

(FLOOD).

Public comments were heard.

Council member Karr moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member

Gulick. Council member Shields requested that Item Number 19a (Appointing Monica Vernon as

Mayor Pro Tempore) be removed from the agenda and placed on the January 22, 2013 agenda

as a Regular agenda item. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,

Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Motion carried as amended.

Council member Gulick moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council

member Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and

Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Motion carried.

Motion to approve minutes.

Motions setting public hearing dates for:

a. January 22, 2013 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property described as the northwesterly 3,321 square feet of a vacant lot located at 1016 2nd Street SW as requested by Linn County.

b. January 22, 2013 – to consider renaming Verizon Drive SW to American Way SW from C Street SW westerly to the west end of Verizon Drive SW as requested by IGD Industries, Inc. Abstain, Council member Olson.

c. January 22, 2013 – to consider public comments regarding identification of community development needs, program funding for development of proposed activities and program performance for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs, prior to developing an Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

d. January 22, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for 10 City-owned properties at 1202 9th Street NW, 1110 E Avenue NW, 917 F Avenue NW, 224 9th Street NW, 438 4th Avenue SW, 630 L Street SW, 2037 D Street SW, 1419 5th Avenue SE, 1634 8th Street NW and 926 F Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District for proposed ROOTs lots as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD).

e. January 22, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 923 5th Avenue SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Jackson and Elizabeth Selk.

f. February 12, 2013 – to consider a request for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of a new RuffaloCODY facility at the southwest corner of Kirkwood Parkway and C Street SW.

Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public

hearing date for January 22, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the

Sac and Fox Trail Relocation North of Mount Vernon Road project and authorizing the City

Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on January

30, 2013 (estimated cost is $135,000).



E Avenue NW–Phase II, 13th Street to Ellis Boulevard, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and

Street Improvements project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and

open bids and publicly announce the results on January 30, 2013 (estimated cost is

$3,700,000).



Bever Avenue SE from Indiandale Road SE to 200 feet East of Lost Valley Road SE

Reconstruction project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids

and publicly announce the results on January 23, 2013 (estimated cost is $570,000).



Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area Improvements – Phase II project and authorizing the Interium

Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on

January 30, 2013 (estimated cost is $1,310,000).

Motion assessing $300 civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of

cigarettes to minors against the following permit holders:

a. Gyro Hut, 1455 Mt. Vernon Road SE; b. Puff ‘N Stuff 2, 1545 1st Avenue SE; c. Walgreens #3875, 2821 1st Avenue SE; d. Casey’s General Store #2771, 501 6th Street SW; e. Jim’s Foods, 812 6th Street SW; f. Hy-Vee Drug Store #4, 4825 Johnson Avenue NW; g. Walgreens #5042, 3325 16th Avenue SW; h. Casey’s General Store #2773, 3625 Edgewood Road SW; i. Uptown Liquor & Tobacco, 2000 Wiley Boulevard SW.

Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of:

a. Al & Irene’s BBQ House, 2020 North Towne Lane NE; b. El Kahir Embassy Club, 1400 Blairs Ferry Road NE; c. Otis' Tailgators Sports Bar, 3969 Center Point Road NE; d. Todd’s on The Go, 235 Edgewood Road NW.

0009-01-13, approving payment of bills.

0010-01-13, approving payment of payroll.

0011-01-13, approving transfer of funds.

0012-01-13, authorizing a pay increase of 3.75% for James Flitz and changing the City

Attorney position to unclassified.

0013-01-13, thanking Barbara Goings for serving on the Cedar Rapids Historic

Preservation Commission.

0014-01-13, levy assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at 4

properties.

0015-01-13, intent to assess for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at 3 properties.

0016-01-13, intent to assess for Utilities – Water Division delinquent municipal utility bills

at 29 properties.

0017-01-13, levy assessment for Utilities – Water Division delinquent municipal utility

bills at 19 properties.

0018-01-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Stoney Point 23rd

Addition and approving a 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company, LLC

in the amount of $9,000.

0019-01-13, accepting Storm sewer in the north one-half of 74th Street NE adjacent to

Crescent View Addition and approving a 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode

Construction, Inc. in the amount of $41,808.35.

0020-01-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in the north one-half of 74th

Street NE adjacent to Crescent View Addition and approving a 4-year Maintenance Bond

submitted by City Wide Construction Corporation in the amount of $92,226.50.

0021-01-13, accepting Water system improvements in College Park Estates 6th Addition

– Phase I, approving the 2-Year Maintenance Bond submitted by Summerfield, LLC in the

amount of $40,000 and authorizing reimbursement to Summerfield, LLC in the amount of

$3,744.18 for upsized water main.

0022-01-13, accepting Water system improvements in Champion 1st Addition and

approving the 2-Year Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode Construction, Inc. in the amount

of $49,750.70.

0023-01-13, accepting Water system improvements in Red Rock 1st Addition - Phase I

(Lots 1-10, 41-47 and Lot B) and approving the 2-Year Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode


0024-01-13, authorizing the Special Event Public Safety Fund Policy to provide financial

support for community special events.

0025-01-13, establishing “No Parking Anytime” on both the north and south sides of

West Side Place SW from 6th Street for approximately 400 feet to the east.

0026-01-13, approving an amendment to the amended preliminary assessment

schedule proposed for the 74th Street NE from West Park Road to 500-West of White Ivy Place

Reconstruction project.

0027-01-13, establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at the

southwesterly corner of 12th Avenue SE and 2nd Street SE in connection with the 2nd Street SE

from 9th Avenue SE to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (FLOOD).

0028-01-13, establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located adjacent to the

east of 1456 2nd Street SE in connection with the 2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue SE to the

Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (FLOOD).

0029-01-13, establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located adjacent to the

east of 1459 2nd Street SE in connection with the 2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue SE to the

Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (FLOOD).

0030-01-13, establishing right-of-way on City-owned property location at 1001 2nd Street

SE in connection with the 2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue SE to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer

Reconstruction project (FLOOD).

0031-01-13, authorizing execution of the Offer(s) to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance

and the Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for six properties in

connection with the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (FLOOD).

0032-01-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew Multiple Pass Well Rehabilitation Treatment

contract with Frazier Well Services, LLC for the Utilities Department, Water Operations for an

estimated annual amount of $45,000 (original contract amount was $59,475; renewal contract

amount is $45,000).

0033-01-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Contract for Anaerobic Micronutrient Solution

with Bio-Systems International for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual

amount of $85,000 (original contract amount was $66,420; renewal contract amount is

$85,000).

0034-01-13, Amendment No. 5 to renew Contract for Pool Chemicals with Pool Tech

Midwest, Inc. for Aquatics for an estimated annual amount of $54,000 (original contract amount

was $53,365.24; renewal contract amount is $54,000).

0035-01-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-

Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $32,374 for

design services in connection with the 10th Street SE Improvements from 1st Avenue to 4th

Avenue project (original contract amount was $497,000; total contract amount with this

amendment is $646,876).

0036-01-13, Amending Resolution No. 1535-11-12 to correct the original contract

amount to $444,784 and the amount of Amendment No. 3 to $30,395 (original contract amount

was $444,784; total contract amount with this amendment is $475,179).

0037-01-13, Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $4,502.08 with Price Industrial

Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Construction Group 1 project (original

contract amount was $2,212,673; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,729,252.61).

0038-01-13, Change Order No. 5 (Final) deducting the amount of $32,133.70 with L.L.

Pelling Company, Inc. for the 1st Avenue East (Iowa 922) from 21st Street NE to 27th Street NE

Pavement Rehabilitation and Sanitary Sewer Replacement project (original contract amount

was $1,361,619.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,415,454.66).

0039-01-13, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $33,231.52 with Rohl Networks LP for

the Joint Communications Network Construction Group 2 EDA Project #05-79-04926 project

(original contract amount was $2,366,436.69; total contract amount with this amendment is

$2,544,010.01).


Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1 and 3,

Traffic Signal Interconnect Groups 1 and 2 project (original contract amount was $1,148,668;

total contract amount with this amendment is $1,421,199.98).

0041-01-13, Change Order No. 5 (Final) deducting the amount of $31,281.09 with L.L.

Pelling Company, Inc. for the 3rd Avenue SE from 5th Street SE to 10th Street SE Improvements

project (original contract amount was $687,268.80; total contract amount with this amendment is

$803,310.15).

0042-01-13, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $6,923 plus two additional calendar

days, with Vieth Construction Corporation for the 2nd Street SE from 8th Avenue to 9th Avenue

Roadway Reconstruction and Utility Improvements project (original contract amount was

$821,330.61; total contract amount with this amendment is $896,706.41).

0043-01-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $66,965.16 with Knutson

Construction Services Midwest for the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds

project (original contract amount was $4,576,671; total contract amount with this amendment is

$4,643,636.16).

0044-01-13, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $576 with Miron Construction

Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Exterior Envelope Package


$4,732,302). Abstain, Council member Swore.

0045-01-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $240,404 with Kleiman Construction,

Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding (General)


$9,947,625).

0046-01-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $113,723 with Day Mechanical

Systems, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior

(Mechanical) project (original contract amount was $4,481,800; total contract amount with this

amendment is $4,761,871).

0047-01-13, Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $1,800 with TSF Structures, Inc. for

the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Primary Steel Bid Package project (original contract

amount was $2,767,966; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,131,023).

0048-01-13, Purchase of merchandise for resale at Jones and Twin Pines golf course

clubhouses in the amount of $20,670 from Nike Golf USA (sole source).

0049-01-13, Purchase of merchandise for resale at the four golf course clubhouses in

the amount of $66,471.70, but not to exceed $80,000, from Acushnet Company (Titleist and

Foot Joy) (sole source).

0050-01-13, Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to

exceed $56,776 for design services in connection with the Cedar River Trail Underpass of the

Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Cedar River Bridge project.

0051-01-13, Professional Services Agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for an

amount not to exceed $644,752 for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements

– Phase I project.

0052-01-13, Contract for Convention Complex Artwork Photographic Services project

with Artline Wholesalers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $35,172.73.

0053-01-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of Panasonic Toughbook computers,

printers, GPS (Global Positioning System) and Arbitrator cameras from Baycom, Inc. to install

into six new Fiscal Year 2013 police squad cars, for a total amount of $87,970.65.

0054-01-13, Engineering Division purchase of spotlights, speakers and cables from

Sound Concepts, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex in the amount of $57,749.

0055-01-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of six sets of emergency vehicle

equipment and components for police squad cars from Keltek Incorporated for a total amount of

$44,767.68.

0056-01-13, Contract for the purchase and installation of Convention Complex Trash

Compactor with Wastequip Manufacturing Co., LLC for the Public Works Department –

Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed $29,900.

0057-01-13, Contract for Magnesium Hydroxide 45% Solution with Garrison Minerals,

LLC for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $175,000.

0058-01-13, Contract for Liquid Carbon Dioxide with EPCO Carbon Dioxide Products,

Inc. for Water Operations for an amount not to exceed $120,000.

0059-01-13, Engineering Division purchase of chairs, easels and white boards for the

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex from Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design in the amount

of $176,319.30.

0060-01-13, Engineering Division purchase of tables for the Cedar Rapids Convention

Complex from Maywood Furniture Corp. in the amount of $106,504.05.

0061-01-13, Grant application to the National Endowment for the Arts requesting funding

to assist in the restoration of the east wall mural within the City Council Chambers.

0062-01-13, Doubletree by Hilton, LLC (“Hilton”) Agreement for Services with Qwest

Communications Company, LLC dba Centurylink QCC for a term of 3 years, in the amount of

$86,400.

0063-01-13, Doubletree by Hilton, LLC (“Hilton”) Agreement for Services with Systems

Design & Development, Inc. (SDD) for a term of 5 years in the amount of $8,700.

0064-01-13, Doubletree by Hilton, LLC (“Hilton”) Lease Agreement with POS Credit

Corporation for a term of 3 years in the amount of $358,039.08.

0065-01-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Agreements for Utility Disconnect Services with

BWC Excavating, LC to reflect actual quantities and estimate future services for an amount not

to exceed $228,514.24 (original contract amount was $366,970.65; total contract amount with

this amendment is $688,484.89) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.

0066-01-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement with Stark Real Estate

Holdings, Inc. for the redevelopment of City-owned property at 1501 and 1507 C Street SW

(FLOOD).

0067-01-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement with Stark Real Estate

Holdings, Inc. for the redevelopment of City-owned property at 1126 and 1132 Ellis Boulevard

NW (FLOOD).

0068-01-13, Amendment No. 11 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ryan

Companies US, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $141,324 for construction

management services in connection with the Select City-owned Flood Damaged Building

Facilities project (original contract amount was $5,093,166; total contract amount with this

amendment is $5,963,243) (FLOOD).

0069-01-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for City Hall FF&E Package with

Storey Kenworthy to reflect the additional cost of scope changes for an amount not to exceed

$15,154.09 (original contract amount was $390,221.30; total contract amount with this

amendment is $448,101.85) (FLOOD).

0070-01-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $10,719.67 with Borst Brothers

Construction, Inc. for the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1


$526,177.42) (FLOOD).

0071-01-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $61,940 with Knutson Construction

Services Midwest, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library project - General Contractor (original

contract amount was $14,235,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $14,829,119)

(FLOOD).

0072-01-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $24,087.94 with Bowker Mechanical

Contractors, LLC for the Cedar Rapids Public Library project - Flood Recovery Fire

Suppression, Plumbing & HVAC (original contract amount was $3,676,000; total contract

amount with this amendment is $3,705,332.32) (FLOOD).

0073-01-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $58,108.91 with Hawkeye Electric

Company for the Cedar Rapids Public Library project - Flood Recovery Electrical,

Telecommunications, Electronic Safety & Security (original contract amount was $3,093,185;

total contract amount with this amendment is $3,158,069.16) (FLOOD).

0074-01-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1475-10-12, payment of $421,757 to Fireman’s

Fund for property insurance from November 1, 2012 to November 1, 2013.

0075-01-13, Payment to Fireman’s Fund for one month property insurance coverage in

the amount of $35,967.

0076-01-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1636-11-12, payment of $1,110,148 to Aon Risk

Services Central, Inc. for excess flood insurance for policy period December 1, 2012 to

December 1, 2013 (FLOOD).

0077-01-13, Payment to Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. for property insurance coverage

which includes excess flood insurance in the amount of $1,479,550.85 (FLOOD).

0078-01-13, Awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed $55,600.65,

with Tetra Tech EM, Inc. for Environmental Assessments Services for Flood Damaged

Commercial Structures project (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the 2013 Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Crack and Joint Sealing

Project (estimated cost is $250,000). (Rob Davis)

Kluesner Construction, Inc., Farley, IA $193,980 American Pavement Solutions, Inc., Green Bay, WI $205,902 Iowa Erosion Control, Inc., Victor, IA $216,500 Eggleston Concrete Contractors, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $218,000 Anne Duffield Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $221,500 Scodeller Construction, Lees Summit, MO $244,740 Illowa Investment, Inc., Blue Grass, IA $284,820

Report on bids for the Veterans Memorial Phase III project (estimated cost is

$5,300,000) (FLOOD). (Mike Jager)

Bid Package #1 - "Site Contractor" No Bidders Bid Package #2 - "Interior Demo, Steel, Concrete & Roofing" Garling Construction, Inc.

$465,000

Tricon GC

$462,000 Woodruff Construction

$445,000

Bid Package #3 - "Masonry Seedorff Masonry

$490,650

Bid Package #4 - "Carpentry, Doors, Hardware & Specialties" Garling Construction, Inc.

$495,000

Tricon GC

$488,000 Bid Package #5 - "Glazing & Storefront" No Bidders Bid Package #6 - "Framing, Plaster, Paint, Partitions, Fabric Panels & Ceilings" Pearson Wall Systems

$1,450,000

Tricon GC

$1,781,000 Bid Package #7 - "Flooring"

Grazzini Brothers & Co.

$77,850 Bid Package #8 - "Wood Flooring"

FLR Sanders

$174,000 Haldeman-Homme, Inc.

$105,202

J Wood Sports Flooring

$88,500 Bid Package #9 - "Window Shades & Stage Curtains" No Bidder Bid Package #10 - "Auditorium Seating" No Bidder Bid Package #11 - "Fire Protection" Blackhawk Automatic

$128,670

Bid Package #12 - "Mechanical, HVAC, & Plumbing" Modern Piping

$1,070,000

Day Mechanical

$913,800

Hometown Plmb & Heating

$1,173,000 Hanna Plmb & Heating

$777,000

Portzen Construction

$1,117,000 Bid Package #13 - "Electrical & Telecommunications" Hawkeye Electric

$1,235,000

Report on bids for the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #2 - 2012

project (estimated cost is $305,000). (Joe Mailander)

Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC, Hudson, IA $272,461.50 Incentive up to $ 9,000.00 Total $281,461.50

Visu-Sewer, Inc., Pewaukee, WI $344,156.40

0079-01-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $272,461.50 plus

incentive up to $9,000, bond and insurance of Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC for the Sanitary

Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #2 – 2012 (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for the

Former Animal Control Facility project. (John Riggs)

Active Thermal Concepts Hiawatha, IA 103,469 DW Zinser Company Walford, IA 126,975 Dore & Associates Bay City, MI 139,200 Kelly Demolition, LLC Mt. Vernon, IA 165,065

0080-01-13, awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed $103,469,

bond and insurance of Active Thermal Concepts, Inc. for the Environmental Remediation and

Demolition Services for the Former Animal Control Facility project (estimated cost is $550,000)

(FLOOD).

Discussion regarding Item Number 35: Brad Larson

0081-01-13, approving the Comprehensive Plan Update process, the creation of an

Outreach Taskforce to provide oversight of the process and authorization to advertise for

services to assist with communications and research.

Ordinance No. 002-13, being an Ordinance amending the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code

by adopting a new Chapter 22A, entitled “Nuisance Properties,” which defines and prohibits

nuisance properties and prescribes administrative processes for imposing charges associated

with City services to nuisance properties and assessing costs associated with abatement, was

presented and read the second time.

Council member Karr moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Gulick. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,



be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council

member Karr. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and

Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Nay, Council member Olson.

Ordinance No. 003-13, being an Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to

the property described as a 4,530 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located southerly of and

adjacent to 1101 Old Marion Road NE as requested by Building Ideas, LLC, was presented and

read the second time.


seconded by Council member Olson. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,




member Karr. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and

Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Nay, Council member Olson.

0082-01-13, authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 4,530 square-foot

parcel of right-of-way located southerly of and adjacent to 1101 Old Marion Road NE as

requested by Building Ideas, LLC.

Ordinance No. 004-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code,

the Zoning Ordinance, to change the approval process of site development plans, was

presented and read the second time.


seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,




member Karr. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore

and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.


Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Gulick. Ayes,

Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore

Vernon.

City Council adjourned at 1:56 p.m. to meet Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.

Alissa Kaiser, Deputy City Clerk

Nay, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Swore Absent, Mayor Corbett



January 22, 2013, 4:00 p.m.


101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Karr,

Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff

Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz. Absent, Council member Gulick.

The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Dan Hoeger.


A presentation regarding the Best Tasting Water in Iowa award from the Iowa Chapter of

the American Water Works Association was given by Steve Hershner and Megan Murphy,

Utilities Department


unless noted.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 415 12th

Avenue SE (former Iowa Steel site) for redevelopment and inviting competitive proposals from

any persons interested in acquiring this real property. Comments were heard. Written

comments were filed.

A public hearing was held to consider the future disposition of 10 City-owned properties

adjacent to the Cargill facility at 1710 16th Street SE for redevelopment and inviting competitive

proposals from any persons interested in acquiring this real property (FLOOD). No comments or

objections were heard or filed.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of six City-owned properties within

the Bohemian Commercial Historic District for redevelopment and inviting competitive proposals

from any persons interested in acquiring these properties (FLOOD). Comments were heard.

Written comments were filed.

A public hearing was held to consider renaming Verizon Drive SW to American Way SW

from C Street SW westerly to the west end of Verizon Drive SW as requested by IGD Industries,

Inc. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

A public hearing was held to consider public comments regarding identification of

community development needs, program funding for development of proposed activities, and

program performance for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME

Investment Partnership Programs, prior to developing an Annual Action Plan for the period of

July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for 10 City-owned properties at

1202 9th Street NW, 1110 E Avenue NW, 917 F Avenue NW, 224 9th Street NW, 438 4th Avenue

SW, 630 L Street SW, 2037 D Street SW, 1419 5th Avenue SE, 1634 8th Street NW and 926 F

Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-2, Multiple Family

Residence Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional

Neighborhood Residence Zone District for proposed ROOTs lots as requested by the City of

Cedar Rapids (FLOOD). No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for 10 City-

owned properties at 1202 9th Street NW, 1110 E Avenue NW, 917 F Avenue NW, 224 9th Street

NW, 438 4th Avenue SW, 630 L Street SW, 2037 D Street SW, 1419 5th Avenue SE, 1634 8th

Street NW and 926 F Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-2,

Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to R-TN,

Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District for proposed ROOTs lots as requested by

the City of Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and

that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be

considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes,

Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 923 5th Avenue

SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as

requested by Jackson T. Selk and Elizabeth A. Selk. No comments or objections were heard or

filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at

923 5th Avenue SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to O-S, Office/Service

Zone District as requested by Jackson T. Selk and Elizabeth A. Selk, was presented and read

the first time.

Council member Shields moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and




A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property

described as the northwesterly 3,321 square feet of a vacant lot located at 1016 2nd Street SW

as requested by Linn County. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0083-01-13, authorizing the disposition of excess City-owned property described as the

northwesterly 3,321 square feet of a vacant lot located at 1016 2nd Street SW as requested by

Linn County and authorizing execution of a Quit Claim Deed to Linn County.


contract and estimated cost for the Sac and Fox Trail Relocation North of Mount Vernon Road

project (estimated cost is $135,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Sac and Fox Trail Relocation North of Mount Vernon Road project.


contract and estimated cost for the E Avenue NW–Phase II, 13th Street to Ellis Boulevard, Storm

Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvements project (estimated cost is $3,700,000).

No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0085-01-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the E

Avenue NW–Phase II, 13th Street to Ellis Boulevard, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and

Street Improvements project.


contract and estimated cost for the Bever Avenue SE from Indiandale Road SE to 200 Feet

East of Lost Valley Road SE Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $570,000). No comments



Bever Avenue SE from Indiandale Road SE to 200 Feet East of Lost Valley Road SE



contract and estimated cost for the Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area Improvements – Phase II

project (estimated cost is $1,310,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area Improvements – Phase II project.


Council member Vernon moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member

Swore. City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item Number 24 (Resolution authorizing three Cedar Rapids firefighters to attend the Advanced Structural Collapse 2 training in College

Station, TX for a total amount of $21,140.) be amended to state four firefighters instead of three

and Item Number 36 (Resolution authorizing execution of the Offer(s) to Buy Real Estate and

Acceptance and the Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for one property

in connection with the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) (FLOOD)) be removed

from the agenda. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and

Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.

Council member Vernon moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council

member Karr. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and

Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.



a. February 12, 2013 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Industrial for property between C Street SW and the Cedar River northwesterly of 12th Avenue SW as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids.

b. February 12, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property between the Cedar River and C Street SW and northwesterly of 12th Avenue SW from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to I-2, General Industrial Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids.

c. March 26, 2013 – to consider the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan and amendments to the PHA Administrative Plan, this includes the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan and the Homeownership Option Plan.

Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public

hearing date for February 12, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for

the Bever Avenue SE Rehabilitation from Memorial Drive SE to 34th Street SE project and

authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the

results on February 20, 2013 (estimated cost is $1,570,000). CIP/DID #301696-01



the Willowbrook-Georgia Water & Sewer Improvements project and authorizing the Interim


February 20, 2013 (estimated cost is $960,000).

Motion assessing $500 civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of

alcohol to minors against the following license holders:

a. Fire House, 3321 1st Avenue SE; b. Guppy’s on the GO, 1532 Ellis Boulevard NW; c. Hacienda Las Glorias II, 4317 Center Point Road NE; d. Park Town BP, 4141 Center Point Road NE;

e. Sip N Stir, 1119 1st Avenue SE; f. Walgreen’s #3875, 2821 1st Avenue SE.

Motion assessing $300 civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of

cigarettes to minors against Sierra Foods, 3326 Center Point Road NE.

Motion assessing $1,500 civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of

cigarettes to minors against Kum & Go #508, 30 Four Oaks Drive SW.


a. BBQ This!, 560 Boyson Road NE, Suite #1; b. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE; c. Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, 525 33rd Avenue SW; d. Club Basix, 3916 1st Avenue NE; e. Cobble Hill, 219 2nd Street SE (new-formerly office space); f. Downtown Fieldhouse, 401 1st Street SE; g. Flamingo, 1211 Ellis Boulevard NW; h. Hy-Vee #7, 5050 Edgewood Road NE; i. Irish Democrat, 3207 1st Avenue SE; j. Kwik Shop #560, 3301 J Street SW; k. Kwik Shop #561, 2904 Center Point Road NE; l. Kwik Shop #563, 1001 1st Avenue SW; m. Kwik Shop #565, 4201 Center Point Road NE; n. Lava Costal Cuisine, 5400 Edgewood Road NE; o. Osaka Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, 5001 1st Avenue SE #104; p. Silver Star Saloon, 2665 Edgewood Parkway SW #104; q. Sip N Stir, 1119 1st Avenue SE; r. St. Matthew’s Church, 2310 1st Avenue NE (5-day permit for an event at Regis

Middle School, 735 Prairie Drive NE on February 9, 2013); s. St. Pius & St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton School, 4901 Council Street NE (5-day for an

event at 4949 Council Street NW on February 8, 2013); t. Style City, 1052 Mount Vernon Road SE (5-day permit for an event at 5000 J

street SW on February 16, 2013); u. Tomaso’s Pizza, 3234 Center Point Road NE; v. Vault, 208 2nd Avenue SE; w. Viking Lounge, 1971 16th Avenue SW; x. Vineria Wine Shop, 264 Blairs Ferry Road NE.



0090-01-13, appointing Steve Hershner to the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste

Agency Board.

0091-01-13, Thanking Sharon Wilson for serving on the Resident Advisory Board.

0092-01-13, authorizing a Database Analyst to attend the SQL Server 2012 Certification

Camp in Sarasota, Florida for a total amount of $6,071.

0093-01-13, authorizing four Cedar Rapids firefighters to attend the Advanced Structural

Collapse 2 training in College Station, TX for a total amount of $21,140.


at 28 properties.



0096-01-13, accepting Water system improvements installed in Hughes Group 1st

Addition (Lot 1-Sign Productions), approving Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt

Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $76,889 and approving reimbursement to Walford

Road Holdings, LLC in the amount of $18,352.62 for upsized main.

0097-01-13, accepting Sanitary sewer in Champion First Addition, approving a 2-year

Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode Construction, Inc. in the amount of $54,844.30.

0098-01-13, accepting WPCF Roughing Filter Dome #3 Replacement and Concrete

Repair project, approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $14,022.68 and authorizing

issuance of final payment in the amount of $85,650 to Tricon General Construction, Inc. (original

contract amount was $1,713,000; final contract amount is $1,727,022.68).

0099-01-13, accepting J Avenue Lime Silo Exterior Renovations project and authorizing

issuance of final payment in the amount of $7,585.25 to D.A. Bunch Company (original contract

amount was $161,705; final contract amount is $151,705).

0100-01-13, accepting 2nd Street SE Reconstruction – 5th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue SE

and Federal Courthouse Infrastructure Improvements project and authorizing issuance of final

payment in the amount of $79,327.83 to Gee Grading & Excavating, Inc. (original contract

amount was $1,776,088.94; final contract amount is $1,586,556.53).

0101-01-13, accepting 2011 Raising East Well Field Vertical Wells project and

authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $19,577.52 to The Northway Corporation

(original contract amount was $399,250; final contract amount is $391,550.50) (FLOOD).

0102-01-13, directing preparation of plans, specifications, form of contract and notice to

bidders for the 76th Avenue SW from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and

Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project.

0103-01-13, adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the

payment thereof for the Locust Road SW From 66th Avenue to 600-feet North of 60th Avenue

SW Reconstruction project.


payment thereof for the Wiley Boulevard SW and 20th Avenue SW Traffic Signal Improvements

project.


payment thereof for the 16th Avenue SW and Jacolyn Drive SW Traffic Signal Improvements

project.

0106-01-13, Preliminary Resolution for the construction of sidewalk improvements for

the Northeast Side School Routes Sidewalk Improvements project.


the 1st Avenue East from Cottage Grove Place Entrance to Thompson Drive SE Sidewalk

Extension project.


the Prairie Drive NE from 29th Street to Franklin Avenue Sidewalk project.

0109-01-13, authorizing execution of the Offer(s) to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance

and the Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for four properties in

connection with the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (FLOOD).

0110-01-13, authorizing approval of approximately 24 deadline appeals submitted by

Jumpstart Rental Rehab participants, allowing them until May 1, 2013 to complete rehabilitation

and receive reimbursement and allowing an additional 60 days for applicants to complete the

inspection and final payment stages of the process (FLOOD).

0111-01-13, authorizing approval of approximately 40 deadline appeals submitted by

Jumpstart Housing participants, allowing them until May 1, 2013 to complete rehabilitation and

receive reimbursement and allowing an additional 60 days for applicants to complete the

inspection and final payment stages of the process (FLOOD).

0112-01-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for the Cedar Rapids Convention

Complex Hotel Guest Room Casegoods project with Directline Hospitality to reflect the

additional cost for changes to the scope of work for an amount not to exceed $36,010 (original

contract amount was $325,723; total contract amount with this amendment is $361,733).

0113-01-13, Amendment No. 2 to Parking Access and Revenue Control System

(PARCS) with Baker Group in the amount of $20,800 as the final amendment to reflect

additional required work and accepting project and Performance Bond and authorizing issuance

of final payment in the amount of $6,500 (original contract amount was $84,800; total contract

amount with this amendment is $130,000).

0114-01-13, Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder &

Associates, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $39,519 and releasing

contingency in the amount of $6,581 for design services in connection with the Bever Avenue

SE Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was $120,721; total contract amount with this


0115-01-13, Amending the Agreement to Participate in Regional Storm Water

Management Facilities with Abode Construction, Inc. by increasing the City’s reimbursement

percentage from 34% to 75% and increasing the City’s maximum reimbursement amount from

$23,465.62 to $47,224.11 in connection with the 74th Street NE From West Park Road to 500-

feet West of White Ivy Place Reconstruction project.

0116-01-13, Amending the Agreement to Participate in Design of 74th Street NE

Reconstruction with Abode Construction, Inc. by increasing the City’s reimbursement amount

from $42,630 to $48,630 in connection with the 74th Street NE From West Park Road to 500-

feet West of White Ivy Place Reconstruction project.

0117-01-13, Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $79,137 with Miron Construction

Company for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex-General Contract project (original contract

amount was $28,273,698; total contract amount with this amendment is $29,318,567). Abstain,

Council member Swore.

0118-01-13, Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $31,832 with Modern Piping, Inc. for

the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex-Mechanical Contract project (original contract amount

was $10,917,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $11,697,356). Abstain, Council

member Swore.

0119-01-13, Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $56,768 with Paulson Electric

Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex-Electrical Contract project (original

contract amount was $8,437,635; total contract amount with this amendment is $9,196,525).

0120-01-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $23,070 with Nelson Electric

Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel-Interiors and Exterior Cladding

(Electrical) project (original contract amount was $3,106,550; total contract amount with this

amendment is $3,240,920). Abstain, Council member Swore.

0121-01-13, Grant applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development (HUD) for Lead Hazard Control Grant Funds.

0122-01-13, Corrective Special Warranty Deed with Premiere Developers, Inc. for City-

owned property at 520 8th Street NW participating in the third round of the Single Family New

Construction (SFNC) Program.

0123-01-13, Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $193,980 with Kluesner

Construction, Inc. for the 2013 Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Crack and Joint Sealing

project (estimated cost is $250,000).

0124-01-13, Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $122,430 with Coast

Signs, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Exterior Signage (estimated cost

is $150,000).

0125-01-13, Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $28,121 plus incentive

up to $1,000, bond and insurance of Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. for the

Crestwood Drive NW, East of 38th Street, Storm Sewer Improvements project (estimated cost is

$26,000).

0126-01-13, Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Agreement in the amount of

$600,000 with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in connection with the 18th Street

SW Extension from Wilson Avenue to 13th Avenue project.

0127-01-13, Surface Transportation Enhancement Program Agreement in the amount of

$190,000 with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in connection with the Ellis Road

NW Trail Extension from Edgewood Road NW to Ellis Boat Harbor Access Drive project.

0128-01-13, Federal Aid Agreement in the amount of $63,100 with the Iowa Department

of Transportation (IDOT) for a Safe Routes to School Program project in connection with the

Cleveland Elementary Sidewalks project.

0129-01-13, Reimbursing Abode Construction, Inc. in the amount of $65,237.67 for

increased Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement width and depth on 74th Street NE

adjacent to Crescent View First Addition in connection with the 74th Street NE From West Park

Road to 500-feet West of White Ivy Place Reconstruction project.

0130-01-13, Reimbursing Abode Construction, Inc. in the amount of $10,471.86 for

additional sidewalk width on 74th Street NE adjacent to Crescent View First Addition in

connection with the 74th Street NE From West Park Road to 500-feet West of White Ivy Place


0131-01-13, Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers &

Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $84,099 for design and engineering services in

connection with the 42nd Street and I-380 Intersection Improvements project.

0132-01-13, Professional Services Agreement with Donaldson Professional Services

Group for an amount not to exceed $30,040 for design and engineering services in connection

with the 8th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 3rd Avenue SE Rehabilitation project.

0133-01-13, Accepting a bid in the amount of $48,100 from Alex H. and Elizabeth P.

Schott and approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of excess City-owned property

located at 305 East Post Road SE.

0134-01-13, Corrective Quit Claim Deed to Scallon Custom Homes, L.L.C. for the real

property located at 1621 10th Street NW.

0135-01-13, Contract for Sodium Silicofluoride with KC Industries, LLC for Water

Operations for an amount not to exceed $57,400.

0136-01-13, Contract for Chlorine Ton Cylinder Emergency Shutoff System from WRH,

Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $74,400.

0137-01-13, Agreement for Concrete Crushing with C.J. Moyna & Sons, Inc. for the

Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $60,000.

0138-01-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2013 Toro Groundsmaster 4000-D

mower from MTI Distributing for use by Parks Department – Bever Park, in the amount of

$54,058.88.

0139-01-13, Amendment No. 5 to Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial

Structures – Swiss Valley and Souvenir Pen with DW Zinser Company in the amount of

$20,019.50 as the final amendment to reflect a discovery item and accepting project and

Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $16,033.71

(original contract amount was $274,000; total contract amount with this amendment is

$320,674) (FLOOD).

0140-01-13, Amending Resolution Nos. 0219-02-12 and 1788-12-12 to correct the

original contract amount to $335,800 on both resolutions and revise the running totals

accordingly; and authorizing execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services

Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed

$3,400 for environmental services in connection with the Cedar Rapids City Services Center

project (original contract amount was $335,800; total contract amount with this amendment is

$378,004) (FLOOD).


the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 (Mechanical & Plumbing

Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $2,654,000; total contract amount with this

amendment is $2,791,904.07) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.

0142-01-13, Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $5,201 with Olympic Companies,

Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 (Historical

Plaster and Paint Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $2,949,340; total contract

amount with this amendment is $3,111,711) (FLOOD).

0143-01-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $144,220 with DW Zinser Company

for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 1 – Phase 1 Abatement and

Demolition project (original contract amount was $229,970; total contract amount with this

amendment is $383,916) (FLOOD).

0144-01-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $69,383 with Rinderknecht

Associates, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase II project (original contract amount was

$4,687,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,994,650) (FLOOD).


Associates, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase I project (original contract amount was


0146-01-13, Repayment of $138,600 to the Federal Transit Administration for the

remaining federal interest in the flood-damaged bus maintenance facility (FLOOD).

0147-01-13, Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $506,000, bond and

insurance of Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid

Package #2 (Interior Demo, Steel, Concrete & Roofing) project (estimated cost is $415,000)

(FLOOD).


insurance of Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid

Package #4 (Carpentry, Doors, Hardware & Specialties) project (estimated cost is $503,900)

(FLOOD).

0149-01-13, Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,453,800, bond and

insurance of Pearson Wall Systems, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #6

(Framing, Plaster, Paint, Partitions, Fabric Panels & Ceilings) project (estimated cost is

$1,217,000) (FLOOD).


insurance of J Wood Sports Flooring, LLC for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package

#8 (Wood Flooring) project (estimated cost is $135,000) (FLOOD).

0151-01-13, Establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 1449 2nd Street

SE and accepting an Amendment to Agreement for Covenants and Restrictions in connection

with the 2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project

(FLOOD).

0152-01-13, Establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 1450 2nd

Street SE and accepting an Amendment to Agreement for Covenants and Restrictions in

connection with the 2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer

Reconstruction project (FLOOD).




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0158-01-13, Agreement for Self-Checkout & Automatic Payment System for the Library

with EnvisionWare, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $48,663 (FLOOD).

0159-01-13, remanding the decision in Docket Number 114-2012 to the Cedar Rapids

Board of Adjustment.

Report on bids for the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue – General Construction

project (estimated cost is $8,298,120). (Dave Wallace)

Knutson Construction Services Midwest, Inc., Iowa City, IA Base Bid $7,294,500 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 102,000 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills 285,000 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade 120,000 Total Bid $7,801,500 Kleiman Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid $7,739,525 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 104,950 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills 23,806 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade 69,870

Total Bid $7,938,151 J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., Madison, WI Base Bid $7,923,000 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 99,000 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills 256,000 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade 55,000 Total Bid 8,333,000 Miron Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid $8,511,775 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 7,150 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills 249,300 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade 60,200

Total Bid $8,828,425

Report on bids for the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue – Mechanical project

(estimated cost is $410,000). (Dave Wallace)

Bowker Mechanical Contractors, LLC, Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid $209,500 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 5,500 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills 0 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade 0 Total Bid $215,000 Duqubuqe Plumbing & Heating (a division of Portzen Construction, Inc.), Dubuque, IA Base Bid $227,900 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 5,800 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills $0 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade $0 Total Bid $233,700 Modern Piping, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid $265,900 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 7,000 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills 0 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade 0 Total Bid $272,900

Report on bids for the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue – Electrical project


Justice Electric Company, Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid $343,000 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 9,160 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills 9,900 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade 0 Total Bid $362,060

Price Industrial Electric, Hiawatha, IA Base Bid $349,310 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 10,860 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills 20,765 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade 0 Total Bid $380,935 Acme Electric Company, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid $322,667 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 21,058 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills 27,226 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade 0 Total Bid $370,951 Hawkeye Electric Company, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid $444,866 Alternate No. 2 Add Elevator #2 8,495 Alternate No. 3 Add ground level canopies & decorative grills 16,444 Alternate No. 4 Add portion of decorative mesh on the south façade 0 Total Bid $469,805

Report on bids for the 2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer

Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $3,400,000). (Joe Mailander)

Maxwell Construction, Inc., Iowa City, IA $2,733,296.24 Incentive up to $ 58,200.00 Total $2,791,496.24 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $2,771,849.58 S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc., Jordan MN *$2,863,884.01 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $2,965,000.00 Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $2,982,349.90 Langman Construction, Inc., Rock Island, IL $3,155,727.54 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $3,222,301.00 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, IA $3,529,653.35 Portzen Construction, Inc., Dubuque, IA $3,681,552.00

*Multiplication/Addition error found in bid

0160-01-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,733,296.24 plus

incentive up to $58,200, bond and insurance of Maxwell Construction, Inc. for the 2nd Street SE

from 9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the Prairie Park Fishery Trail Entrance project (estimated cost is

$138,000). (Stephen Krug)

Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, Inc., Cascade, IA $98,623.00 Incentive up to $ 2,300.00 Total $100,923.00 BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA $102,594.50 Dave Schmitt Construction Co. Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $114,855.00 LL Pelling Company, Inc., North Liberty, IA $115,967.00

Connolly Construction, Inc., Peosta, IA $119,619.94 Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $122,527.00 Abode Construction, Inc., Marion, IA $127,099.60 Vieth Construction Corporation, Cedar Falls, IA *$118,800.00 Schrader Excavating & Grading, Walford, IA $127,936.00 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $131,410.00 Eggleston Concrete Contractors, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $135,307.50 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, IA *$136,061.15 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA $152,271.00

*Multiplication/Addition error made on bid

0161-01-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $98,623 plus incentive up

to $2,300, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, Inc. for the Prairie Park

Fishery Trail Entrance project.

Discussion regarding Item Number 46: Jennifer Pratt

0162-01-13, extending the competitive proposal deadline from February 5 to March 18,

2013 for the disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 1020 and 1028 3rd Street

SE (former Brosh site). Nays, Council members Shields and Swore. Abstain, Council member

Poe.

0163-01-13, appointing Monica Vernon as Mayor Pro Tempore.

Discussion regarding Item Number 48: Christine Butterfield and Kevin Ciabatti

Resolution establishing a temporary moratorium on billboard and digital signs in the city

of Cedar Rapids for 180 days. Mayor Corbett requested unanimous support from the City

Council to defer this item to the Council Development Committee. Consent was unanimous.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 72 of the Municipal

Code, Stormwater Management Ordinance, designating the Cedar Rapids City limits as a

stormwater drainage system district within the meaning and intent of and for the purpose

authorized by 384.84 of the Code of Iowa, was presented and read the first time.






Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes,


City Council adjourned at 5:57 p.m. to meet Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


Abstain, Council member Poe Abstain, Council member Swore Nay, Council member Shields Nay, Council member Swore Absent, Council member Gulick

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, February 1, 2013; 9:00 a.m.

City Council met in Special Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers,


members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields and Swore. Also present were City Manager

Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney James Flitz. Absent, Mayor Corbett.

It was the unanimous consent of the Council to allow a public comment period at the

beginning of the meeting. No comments were heard.

The following resolutions were approved with all Council members and Mayor Pro

Tempore Vernon voting “Aye” unless noted.

Discussion regarding Item Number 1: Christine Butterfield and Kevin Ciabatti

0164-02-13, establishing a temporary moratorium on billboard and digital signs in the

City of Cedar Rapids for 180 days.

Discussion regarding Item Number 2: Julie Sina and Brenda Nelson (Confluence)

0165-02-13, authorizing Parks and Recreation staff to proceed with flood wall Scheme 2

at an additional cost of $140,600 to the Amphitheater Project.

Discussion regarding Item Number 3: Christine Butterfield and Jennifer Pratt

0166-02-13, extending the competitive proposal deadline from February 5 to March 18,

2013 for the disposition and redevelopment of City-owned properties at 102, 120, 207 and 222

3rd Avenue SW (FLOOD).

Discussion regarding Item Number 4: Rob Davis

0167-02-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $7,801,500, bond and

insurance of Knutson Construction Services Midwest, Inc. for the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at

7th Avenue – General Construction project (estimated cost is $8,298,120).

0168-02-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $215,000, bond and

insurance of Bowker Mechanical Contractors, LLC for the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th

Avenue – Mechanical project (estimated cost is $410,000).


insurance of Justice Electric Company for the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue –

Electrical project (estimated cost is $530,500).

Council member Poe moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes,

Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore

Vernon.

Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

Amy Stevenson, City Clerk Absent, Mayor Corbett

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, February 5, 2013, 4:00 p.m.

City Council met for a Budget Work Session in City Hall, 101 First Street SE, Training

Room. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, and

Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz, Finance Director Casey Drew and

Budget Manager Heidi Stiffler. Absent, Council member Scott Olson.

Budget Overviews of the following Departments and Commissions were presented to the

City Council by City Manager Jeff Pomeranz: Library, Veterans Memorial, Civil Rights, City

Attorney, City Clerk, Mayor and City Council, City Manager, Code Enforcement Division,

Community Development, Development Services, Facility Maintenance, Finance, Fire, Fleet

Maintenance, Golf, Human Resources, Information Technology, Joint Communications, Parking,

Parks & Recreation, Police, Public Works, Sewer, Solid Waste & Recycling, Transit, Water and

Water Pollution Control. Budget overviews of the following areas were also presented by City

Manager Jeff Pomeranz: Contingent Fund, Convention Center, Gateway Maintenance, Downtown

District, Capital Replacement, Band, Pooled Revenues, Dam Operations, Risk Management,

Capital Improvement Projects and Department funding requests not included in FY14 budget.

Council adjourned at 7:31 p.m.




February 12, 2013, 12:00 noon


101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick,

Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz

and City Attorney Jim Flitz. Absent, Council member Olson.

The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Taha Tawil.


A presentation regarding the City of Cedar Rapids Employees’ Operational

Achievements was given by City Manager Jeff Pomeranz.

A presentation regarding Cedar Rapids Crime Statistics was given by Police Chief

Jerman.


unless noted.


designation for construction of a new RuffaloCODY facility at the southwest corner of Kirkwood

Parkway and C Street SW. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0170-02-13, authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of a

new RuffaloCODY facility at the southwest corner of Kirkwood Parkway and C Street SW.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal

Code, Revitalization Areas, establishing the RuffaloCODY Urban Revitalization Area

designation at the southwest corner of Kirkwood Parkway and C Street SW, was presented and

read the first time.

Council member Gulick moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that

it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered

for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council

members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

A public hearing was held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s

Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Industrial and to consider a change of

zone for property between the Cedar River and C Street SW and northwesterly of 12th Avenue

SW from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to I-2, General Industrial Zone District as requested

by the City of Cedar Rapids. One comment was heard. No written comments or objections

were filed.

0171-02-13, amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from

Low Density Residential to Industrial for property between the Cedar River and C Street SW

and northwesterly of 12th Avenue SW as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property

between the Cedar River and C Street SW and northwesterly of 12th Avenue SW from O-S,

Office/Service Zone District to I-2, General Industrial Zone District as requested by the City of

Cedar Rapids.



considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes,

Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.


contract and estimated cost for the Bever Avenue SE Rehabilitation from Memorial Drive SE to

34th Street SE project (estimated cost is $1,570,000). No comments or objections were heard or

filed.


Bever Avenue SE Rehabilitation from Memorial Drive SE to 34th Street SE project.


contract and estimated cost for the Willowbrook-Georgia Water & Sewer Improvements project

(estimated cost is $960,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Willowbrook-Georgia Water & Sewer Improvements project. Council member Shey was absent

for this vote. Public comments were heard.

Council member Gulick moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member

Vernon. Council member Swore requested that Item Number 32iii (Awarding and approving

contract in the amount of $490,650, bond and insurance of Seedorff Masonry, Inc. for the

Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #3 (Masonry) project), Item Number 32jjj (Awarding

and approving contract in the amount of $77,850, bond and insurance of Grazzini Brothers &

Company for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #7 (Flooring) project), Item

Number 32kkk (Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $128,670, bond and

insurance of Blackhawk Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid

Package #11 (Fire Protection) project), Item Number 32lll (Awarding and approving contract in

the amount of $1,256,500, bond and insurance of Hawkeye Electrical Contractors of Cedar

Rapids, LTD for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #13 (Electrical &

Telecommunications) project) and Item Number 32mmm (Awarding and approving contract in

the amount of $913,800, bond and insurance of Day Mechanical Systems, Inc. for the Veterans

Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #12 (Mechanical, HVAC and Plumbing) project) be removed

from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda. Council member Poe requested

Item Number 13 (Motion filing specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public


the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures and authorizing the

Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results

on February 27, 2013), Item Number 14 (Motion filing specifications, form of contract, estimated

cost, setting a public hearing date for February 26, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing

notice to bidders for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential

Structures and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and

publicly announce the results on February 27, 2013) and Item Number 19a (Celebrating 20

Years of the Irish District event (includes road closures) on E Avenue NE on March 16-17,

2013) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council

members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried

as amended.


member Gulick. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and




a. February 26, 2013 – to consider repealing Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code, Housing Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Housing Code and the 2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code.

b. February 26, 2013 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to remove maximum district size requirements from C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District, C-MU, Commercial Mixed Use Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District, along with requirements in C-MU, Commercial Mixed Use Zone District that it only be located adjacent to certain streets based on their classification.

c. February 26, 2013 – to consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to update the City’s “Core Area” and established overlay district parking standards.

d. February 26, 2013 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property described as a 1.98 acre vacant parcel located at 1200 Edgewood Road NW.

e. February 26, 2013 – to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Iowa corporation, for property located on City-owned land at 713 1st Avenue SE in connection with improvements to electric service for the new Central Fire Station.

f. February 26, 2013 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 423 5th Street NW (former E Avenue Fire Station) for redevelopment and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquiring this real property.

g. February 26, 2013 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Industrial and to consider a change of zone for property at 820 Wiley Boulevard NW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Robert and Penny Brecke.

h. February 26, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1430 2nd Avenue SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by WDJ Investments, LLC.

i. March 12, 2013 – to consider the Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Budget. j. March 26, 2013 – to consider the Fiscal Year 2014 Consolidated Transit Funding

Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). k. March 26, 2013 – to consider a request for an Urban Revitalization Area

designation for construction of a new building at the Modern Piping facility at 1919 Dodge Road NE.



the 12th Street SW from 19th Avenue to the Southwest, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer

Improvements project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids

and publicly announce the results on March 6, 2013 (estimated cost is $125,000).



the Five Seasons Parkade Skywalk – Phase I Interior Renovations project, and authorizing the

City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on

March 6, 2013 (estimated Phase I cost is $55,000, total project cost is $115,000).



the FY 2013 Curb Repair Project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and

open bids and publicly announce the results on February 27, 2013 (estimated cost is $255,000).



the Noelridge Greenhouse Reglaze project and authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director,

or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on March 06, 2013

(estimated cost is $215,000).



the Ground Transportation Center Renovation project and authorizing the City Engineer, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on March 20, 2013

(estimated cost is $9,435,000) (FLOOD).



the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection Project, Phase 1 –

Pump Station and Sewer Modifications project and authorizing the Interim Utilities Director, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on March 13, 2013

(estimated cost is $12,000,000) (FLOOD).


a. Club CO2, 616 2nd Avenue SE; b. Downtown Drug, 207 2nd Avenue SE; c. Hawkeye Convenience Store – Noelridge, 1120 Old Marion Road NE; d. JM O’Malley’s, 1502 H Avenue NE (outdoor service for March 8-10 and March 17-

18, 2013); e. May City Bowl, 1648 Trent Street SW; f. Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW (new); g. Paddy O’Rourke’s, 608 16th Street NE (outdoor service for March 9-10 and March

16-17, 2013); h. Panchero’s Mexican Grill, 4701 1st Avenue SE #1; i. Road Ranger #147, 1430 1st Avenue NE; j. Road Ranger #148, 550 Wilson Avenue SW; k. Road Ranger #149, 2349 Blairs Ferry Road NE; l. Road Ranger #150, 3330 16th Avenue SW; m. Road Ranger #151, 380 Blairs Ferry Road NE; n. St. Andrew’s Golf Club, 1866 Blairs Ferry Road NE; o. Sushi House, 2665 Edgewood Parkway SW, Suite #100; p. T.J.’s Steakhouse, 1810 6th Street SW (new-change in ownership); q. Zin’s at Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd Street SE.

Motion assessing a $1,500 civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of

cigarettes to minors against 5 Star Wireless and More, 1551 1st Avenue SE.




0177-02-13, thanking Indira Mysore for serving on the Civil Rights Commission.

0178-02-13, approving the special event application for St. Joseph’s Day parade event

(includes road closures) in Czech Village – New Bohemia area on March 23, 2013.

0179-02-13, intent to assess for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at 4 properties.


at 26 properties.



0182-02-13, levy assessment for nuisance abatement charges at 2 properties.

0183-02-13, accepting Sanitary Sewer in Red Rock First Addition Phase 1 and

approving 2-year Maintenance Bond, submitted by Abode Construction, Inc. in the amount of

$67,165.15.

0184-02-13, accepting Storm Sewer in Red Rock First Addition Phase 1 and approving

2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode Construction, Inc. in the amount of $39,836.45.

0185-02-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Red Rock First Addition

Phase 1 and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company, LLC in


0186-02-13, accepting 1st Avenue East (Iowa 922) from 21st Street NE to 27th Street NE

Pavement Rehabilitation and Sanitary Sewer Replacement project, approving Performance

Bonds and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $70,532.73 to LL Pelling

Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $1,361,619.50; final contract amount is

$1,410,654.66).

0187-02-13, accepting Joint Communications Network Group 3 Downtown System

Improvements and Repair project; approving Performance Bonds and authorizing issuance of

final payment in the amount of $19,720.01 to Price Industrial Electric, Inc. (original contract

amount was $404,898.85; final contract amount is $394,400.28) (FLOOD).

0188-02-13, approving Final Plat of Ushers Ridge Ninth Addition, located at 3518 – 3617

Forest Valley Court NE.

0189-02-13, approving Final Plat of Crescent View Second Addition, located at 1021 –

1101 Crescent View Drive NE.

0190-02-13, approving Final Plat of Applewood Hills Eleventh Addition, located at

Windfall Drive NW extension, east of Grannie Smith Lane NW.

0191-02-13, fixing value of lots and adopting preliminary plat and schedule, estimate of

cost and proposed preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of the Prairie Drive

NE from 29th Street to Franklin Avenue Sidewalk project.

0192-02-13, rescinding Resolution No’s. 1455-7-99 and 2549-11-01 which established

“No Parking – Bus Loading Zone” areas that are no longer needed on the south side of 10th

Avenue SE and the north side of 11th Avenue SE in the 600 block.

0193-02-13, change the reporting structure for the Legislative Liaison position from the

City Council to the City Manager.

0194-02-13, establish the City’s new financial institution depository limits.

0195-02-13, appointing Patricia Kropf as Assistant City Attorney II.

0196-02-13, designating the City Manager as authorized representative for the City of

Cedar Rapids Hazard Mitigation Grant program to Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency

Management Agency (FLOOD).

0197-02-13, Offer(s) to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance and the Addendum(s) to Offer

to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for one property in connection with the FEMA Hazard

Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) (FLOOD).


to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for six properties in connection with the HUD Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) (FLOOD).



design services in connection with the CEMAR Trail Phase 1 and 2 project (original contract

amount was $134,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $206,650).



professional services in connection with the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival

Grounds project (original contract amount was $670,000; total contract amount with this




professional services in connection with the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival

Grounds project (original contract amount was $670,000; total contract amount with this


0202-02-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ament, Inc.

specifying an increased amount not to exceed $25,000 for design services in connection with

the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to CRANDIC Railroad Crossing


$370,725).

0203-02-13, Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for GIS One-Call Utility Locate System

with Pro-West & Associates, Inc. for the Utilities, Public Works and Information Technology

Departments for the total additional amount of $10,250 (original contract amount was $43,000;

total contract amount with this amendment is $53,250).

0204-02-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Sulfur Scrubber Solution Contract with

Cameron Process Solutions, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual


$40,000).

0205-02-13, amending Resolution No. 1578-12-11 to correct the amended contract

amount to $298,789 and amending Resolution No. 1450-10-12 to correct the amended contract

amount to $318,990 (original contract amount was $210,884; total contract amount with this


0206-02-13, amending Purchase Order to Express Employment Professionals for

temporary employment services in the Water Meter Reading Department for an estimated

amount of $6,400; (total estimated Purchase Order Amount is $27,000).

0207-02-13, amending the Development Agreement with New Bohemia Group, Inc. to

extend the timeline to March 31, 2013 to complete minimum site improvements. Abstain,

Council member Poe.

0208-02-13, amending Resolution No. 0987-06-12 with Center Owners Association, Inc.

extending the agreement to remodel the flood-damaged lobby of the Plaza 425 building.


Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Splicing And Testing – Groups 1 and 3,



0210-02-13, Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $99,752.89, plus an additional 35

days, with Rohl Networks, LP for the Joint Communications Network Construction Group 2 EDA

Project #05-79-04926 project (original contract amount was $2,366,436.69; total contract

amount with this amendment is $2,643,762.90).

0211-02-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $12,876.02 with Vieth Construction

Corporation for the Polk Elementary Sidewalks project (original contract amount was


0212-02-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $133.50 with BWC Excavating, LC for

the FY 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project (original contract

amount was $189,177.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $259,940.58). Abstain,

Council member Gulick.

0213-02-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $13,666.68 with Pirc-Tobin

Construction, Inc. for the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Streetscaping project

(original contract amount was $925,730.40; total contract amount with this amendment is

$953,987.01).

0214-02-13, Change order No. 4 (Final) deducting the amount of $5,745.08 with Rathje

Construction Company for the 3rd Avenue SE At Grande Avenue SE Sanitary Sewer

Improvements project (original contract amount was $107,887; total contract amount with this

amendment is $105,038.12).


Systems, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding

(Mechanical) project (original contract amount was $4,481,800; total contract amount with this



Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior

Cladding (Electrical) project (original contract amount was $3,106,550; total contract amount

with this amendment is $3,283,747). Abstain, Council member Swore.

0217-02-13, Change Order No. 5 deducting the amount of $137,650.41 with Dave

Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. for the 1st St – 24th Ave – Haven Court SW Water Main

Replacement project (original contract amount was $427,475.60; total contract amount with this



Company for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - General Contract project (original


Abstain, Council member Swore.


Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - Electrical Contract project (original


0220-02-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1402-09-12 which authorized execution of an

agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) in the amount of $152,070 and authorizing the

execution of a revised agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) in the amount of

$161,590 for improvements to existing public road at grade crossing for E Avenue NW in

connection with the E Avenue NW from 3rd Street to 13th Street Storm Sewer, Water Main and


0221-02-13, three year contract with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 638.

0222-02-13, Doubletree by Hilton, LLC to execute a Lease Agreement with HP Financial

Services for a term of three years in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex

Hotel project for an amount not to exceed $257,490.

0223-02-13, Doubletree by Hilton, LLC to execute a Service Agreement with Premier

Laundry for a term of three years in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex

Hotel project to be paid from the Doubletree by Hilton Budget.

0224-02-13, Contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Staging and Setup

Logistics Services with Graebel Commercial Services, Inc. for the Public Works Department –

Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed $161,400.

0225-02-13, Engineering Division purchase of banquet carts, back bar carts and ice

caddies for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex from Iowa Rotocast Plastics, Inc. in the

amount of $34,141.

0226-02-13, Engineering Division purchase of food carts, combo carts and retail kiosk

for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex from Cart Works Company, Inc. in the amount of

$86,199.

0227-02-13, Engineering Division purchase of Public Spaces Furnishings for the Cedar

Rapids Convention Complex from Creo Hospitality in the amount of $163,516.61.


Rapids Convention Complex from Phelan’s Interiors in the amount of $166,175.97.


Rapids Convention Complex from M. Hanson & Company, Inc. in the amount of $48,968.95.


Rapids Convention Complex from DI, LLC in the amount of $58,878.54.

0231-02-13, Purchase Order in the amount of $29,125 with Datanamics, Inc. for the

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – HSIA System (estimated cost is $30,000).

0232-02-13, Purchase Order in the amount of $29,275.25 with Newmarket International

for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – DMPE System (estimated cost is $30,000).

0233-02-13, Contract for Collector Well Inspection with Layne Heavy Civil – Ranney

Collector Wells for the Water Division for an amount not to exceed $44,566.

0234-02-13, Professional Services Agreement with Donaldson Professional Services

Group for an amount not to exceed $27,180 for the design and engineering services in

connection with the Alley between C Avenue NW and D Avenue NW from 10th Street to 11th

Street, Sanitary Sewer and Alley Improvements project.

0235-02-13, Professional Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for an

amount not to exceed $44,000 for the West and Ranney Well Field Electrical Improvements

project.

0236-02-13, Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for an

amount not to exceed $999,821 for the Multiple Hearth Incinerator MACT Standards

Compliance project.

0237-02-13, purchase of a 2013 Bobcat T770 Compact Track Loader from Clark

Equipment Company, d.b.a. Bobcat of Cedar Rapids, in the amount of $81,078 to be used by

the Public Works Department - Streets Maintenance Division.

0238-02-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $17,200 and accepting a Warranty

Deed for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Esther M.

Cerveny and Joseph F. Cerveny Family Trust under Article IV of Will of Joseph F. Cerveny and

execution of Tenant Purchase Agreement for $1,783.35 from Broadmoor Farms, Ltd. from

vacant land located at the NE corner of the intersection of Edgewood Road SW and 76th

Avenue SW in connection with the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to

East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project.

0239-02-13, 28E Agreement with College Community School District for participation in

the cost for construction of a three lane, 41-foot wide curbed Portland Cement Concrete street

on 76th Avenue SW from Kirkwood Boulevard to east of Interstate 380.

0240-02-13, 28E Agreement with Linn County to participate in the cost for construction

of a Portland Cement Concrete overlay in connection with the Indian Hill Road SE from Cottage

Grove Avenue to 30th Street Drive project.

0241-02-13, Agreement Regarding Amendments to City Documents concerning

changes to the legal descriptions used in the agreements regarding the establishment of the

PCI Regional Medical Mall.

0242-02-13, submittal of six grant applications to the Iowa Department of Transportation

(IDOT) for Safe Routes to School funds to provide funding for sidewalks in the Wright, Grant,

Wilson, Garfield, Arthur, Erskine and Harding School areas.

0243-02-13, Purchase Order to GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc. c/o Industrial Network

Systems for contract renewal of Water Pollution Control’s GC (GlobalCare) iFIX SCADA

software in the amount of $39,682.88.

0244-02-13, Purchase Order to Water Research Foundation for the Water Division’s

annual membership subscription fee in the amount of $30,518.18.

0245-02-13, purchase of NetApp Maintenance with IP Pathways in the amount of

$59,247.96 for support and software subscription on the City’s Electronic File Storage System

for Fiscal Year 2013.

0246-02-13, GSA-Federal Supply Schedule Purchase Order for 12 months to enable the

City to purchase cellular devices and services from Verizon Wireless in the amount up to

$336,683.

0247-02-13, Amendment No. 10 to the Professional Services Agreement with Solum

Lang Architects, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $55,500 for architectural

and engineering professional services in connection with the Five Season Bus Garage and

Storage Annex Flood Recovery project (original contract amount was $196,305; total contract

amount with this amendment is $350,890.50) (FLOOD).

0248-02-13, Amendment No. 2 to Review Services for Phase II Environmental Site

Assessment (ESA) Reports Project with ProSource Technologies, LLC to extend the term of the

Agreement through December 31, 2013 and to reflect an additional 14 reviews for an amount

not to exceed $5,600 (original contract amount was $32,000; total contract amount with this


0249-02-13, Addendum No. 6 to extend Agreement for Administrative Services for the

Expanded Jumpstart Business Recovery Programs and Steam Conversion Programs with

ProSource Technologies, LLC to September 30, 2013 (FLOOD).

0250-02-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $409.32 with Borst Brothers

Construction, Inc. for the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1


$526,586.74) (FLOOD).

0251-02-13, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $2,697 with Rinderknecht Associates,

Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase II project (original contract amount was $4,687,000; total

contract amount with this amendment is $4,997,347) (FLOOD).




0253-02-13, Professional Services Agreement with Solum Lang Architects, LLC for an

amount not to exceed $146,175 for professional architectural and engineering services in

connection with the Lodge at Usher’s Ferry project (FLOOD).

0254-02-13, establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 116 14th Avenue


with the 2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue SE to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction

project (FLOOD).

0255-02-13, Memorandum of Agreement with Brucemore to assist in completing historic

documentation of the Sinclair site as required by FEMA (FLOOD).

0256-02-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1105-07-12 for Matthew 25 as it duplicates action

previously authorized by Resolution No. 0695-06-11 (FLOOD).

0257-02-13, assignment of five contracts with ProSource Technologies, Inc. to

ProSource Technologies, LLC and authorizing execution of Agreement Regarding Assignment

of Contracts (FLOOD).

0258-02-13, Agreement for Storage Area Networks with Riverside Technologies, Inc. for

the Cedar Rapids Public Library for the total amount of $147,220 (FLOOD).

Motion filing specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public hearing date

for February 26, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Demolition

Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures and authorizing the Purchasing Manager,

or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on February 27, 2013

(estimated cost is $520,750) (FLOOD).


for February 26, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Demolition

Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential Structures and authorizing the

Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results

on February 27, 2013 (estimated cost is $442,000) (FLOOD).

0259-02-13, Celebrating 20 Years of the Irish District event (includes road closures) on

E Avenue NE on March 16-17, 2013.


insurance of Seedorff Masonry, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #3

(Masonry) project (estimated cost is $480,180) (FLOOD).


insurance of Grazzini Brothers & Company for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package

#7 (Flooring) project (estimated cost is $64,629) (FLOOD).


insurance of Blackhawk Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid

Package #11 (Fire Protection) project (estimated cost is $160,681) (FLOOD).


insurance of Hawkeye Electrical Contractors of Cedar Rapids, LTD for the Veterans Memorial

Phase III – Bid Package #13 (Electrical & Telecommunications) project (estimated cost is

$1,498,778) (FLOOD).


insurance of Day Mechanical Systems, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package

#12 (Mechanical, HVAC and Plumbing) project (estimated cost is $1,054,000) (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area Water Main Improvements – Phase

II project (estimated cost is $1,310,000). (Steve Hershner)

Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $ 941,580.60 Langman Construction, Inc., Rock Island, IL $ 1,039,846.01 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA *$ 1,040,454.20 Zinzer Grading & Excavating LLC, Walford, IA *$ 1,049,136.85 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $ 1,076,561,30 Pirc Tobin Construction Inc., Alburnett, IA $ 1,080,250.15 Tschiggrrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, IA *$ 1,278,570.52 Vieth Construciton Corporation, Cedar Falls, IA *$ 1,294,005.25 Connolly Construction, Inc., Peosta, IA $ 1,312,594.55 Portzen Construction, Inc., Dubuque, IA $ 1,312,337.20

*Multiplication/Addition errors found in bid


incentive up to $22,550, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the Bever-Linden-

Blake SE Area Water Main Improvements – Phase II project.

Report on bids for the E Avenue NW-Phase II 13th Street to Ellis Boulevard Storm

Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvements project (estimated cost is $3,700,000).

(Dave Wallace)

Zinser Grading & Excavating, LLC, Walford, IA $2,987,467.35 Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $3,028,389.60 Langman Construction, Inc., Rock Island, IL $3,188,668.18 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, IA $3,281,403.68 Portzen Construction, Inc., Dubuque, IA $3,472,031.10 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $3,478,357.16 Ricklefs Excavating Ltd., Anamosa, IA $4,066,173.10

0266-02-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,987,467.35 plus

incentive up to $50,000, bond and insurance of Zinser Grading & Excavating, LLC for the E

Avenue NW-Phase II 13th Street to Ellis Boulevard Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and


Report on bids for the Sac and Fox Trail Relocation North of Mount Vernon Road project


Schrader Excavating & Grading Company, Walford, IA $95,245.55 BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA $99,713.47 Zinser Grading & Excavating, LLC, Walford, IA $100,207.25 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $108,855.70 Rathje Construction Company, Marion, IA $113,231.88 Abode Construction Inc., Marion, IA 117,346.70 Connolly Construction Inc., Peosta, IA $124,335.75 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $124,786.48 Vieth Construction Corporation, Cedar Falls, IA $125,546.30 Tschiggfrie Excavating Company, Dubuque, IA $126,628.15 Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $131,438.30

0267-02-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $95,245.55, plus

incentive up to $1,500, bond and insurance of Schrader Excavating & Grading Company for the

Sac and Fox Trail Relocation North of Mount Vernon Road project.

Report on bids for the Cedar River Sanitary Sewer Crossing Improvements project

(estimated cost is $6,800,000). (Dave Wallace)

S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc., Jordan, MN $5,422,364 Civil Constructors, Inc., East Moline, IL $5,924,900 Veit & Company, Inc., Rogers, MN $6,396,910 Lametti & Sons, Inc., Hugo, MN $6,677,700

0268-02-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $5,370,464, plus

incentive up to $24,500, bond and insurance of S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for the Cedar River

Sanitary Sewer Crossing Improvements project.

Report on bids for the Bever Avenue SE from Indiandale Road SE to 200 Feet East of

Lost Valley Road SE Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $570,000). (Doug Wilson)

Horsfield Construction, Inc., Epworth, IA $506,340.45 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $520,572.45 BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA $531,379.02 Schrader Excavating & Grading, Walford, IA $535,016.90 Vieth Construction Corporation, Cedar Falls, IA $575,195.25 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $575,955.80 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $577,593.75 Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $580,014.50 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, IA $582,338.50 Portzen Construction, Inc., Dubuque, IA $582,819.25 Zinser Grading & Excavating, LLC, Walford, IA $646,660.65 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $710,645.47

0269-02-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $506,340.45, plus

incentive up to $13,100, bond and insurance of Horsfield Construction, Inc. for the Bever

Avenue SE from Indiandale Road SE to 200 Feet East of Lost Valley Road SE Reconstruction

project.

Report on bids for the NE Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration

Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $350,000). (Doug Wilson)

Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $282,885.00 Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $291,466.50 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $306,201.00 Langman Construction, Inc., Rock Island, IL $313,926.00 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $332,760.00 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, IA $333,618.75 Connolly Construction, Inc., Peosta, IA $342,010.75 BWC Excavating LC, Solon, IA $342,646.21 J&K Contracting, LLC, Ames, IA $349,514.90 Vieth Construction Co., Cedar Falls, IA $349,936.50

0270-02-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $282,885, plus

incentive up to $3,500, bond and insurance of Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. for the NE

Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration Phase 1 project (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation Services for Commercial and

Residential Properties project (estimated cost is $658,000). (John Riggs)

Patriot Abatement Services, LLC Olathe, KS $233,105.00 Horsley Specialties, Inc. Rapid City, SD $373,915.00 ECCO Midwest, Inc. Inver Grove Heights, MN $993,480.00 Seneca Companies, Inc. Des Moines, IA $1,061,452.50 Active Thermal Concepts, Inc. Hiawatha, IA $1,655,950.00 Midwest Asbestos Abatement Corp St. Peters, MO $2,141,295.00 IA IL Taylor Insulation, Inc. Davenport, IA $2,627,735.00

0271-02-13, awarding and approving contract for the amount not to exceed $233,105,

bond and insurance of Patriot Abatement Services, LLC for the Environmental Remediation

Services for Commercial and Residential Properties project (FLOOD).


0272-02-12, authorizing the City Manager to pursue a Development Agreement with Coe

College for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 1424 B Avenue NE, former

Fire Station No. 3 (FLOOD). Ordinance No. 005-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 72 of the Municipal Code,

Stormwater Management Ordinance, designating the Cedar Rapids City limits as a stormwater

drainage system district within the meaning and intent of and for the purpose authorized by

384.84 of the Code of Iowa, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Gulick. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,

Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.



member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,

Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

Ordinance No. 006-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for 10 City-owned

properties at 1202 9th Street NW, 1110 E Avenue NW, 917 F Avenue NW, 224 9th Street NW,

438 4th Avenue SW, 630 L Street SW, 2037 D Street SW, 1419 5th Avenue SE, 1634 8th Street

NW and 926 F Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-2, Multiple

Family Residence Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to R-TN,

Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District for proposed ROOTs lots as requested by

the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD), was presented and read the second time.

Council member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,




member Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,


Ordinance No. 007-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at

923 5th Avenue SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to O-S, Office/Service

Zone District as requested by Jackson T. Selk and Elizabeth A. Selk, was presented and read

the second time.

Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey,

Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.






Code, Harbor & Shore Rules, by deleting Section 55.17 and enacting in lieu thereof a new

section 55.17 in order to update references to the Riverfront Improvement Commission and

delineate duties between the Parks & Recreation Department and the River Recreation

Commission, was presented and read the first time.



considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Gulick. Approved, Ayes,



Code, Traffic Regulations, by deleting Section 61.029A therefrom and enacting a new Section

61.029A in its place establishing speed limits on Airport streets, was presented and read the

first time.





Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance enacting a new Chapter 52B of the

Municipal Code, Pedicabs, to allow the operation of pedicabs within a defined area of the city of

Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it

be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered




Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Karr. Ayes,


City Council adjourned at 2:03 p.m. to meet Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.

Amy Stevenson, City Clerk

Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Poe Abstain, Council member Swore Absent, Council member Olson



February 26, 2013, 4:00 p.m.



Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz

and City Attorney Jim Flitz. Absent, Council member Gulick.

The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Taha Tawil.



unless noted.

A public hearing was held to consider repealing Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code,

Housing Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Housing Code and the 2012

edition of the International Property Maintenance Code. Comments and objections were heard.

Written comments and objections were filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance repealing Chapter 29 of the Municipal

Code, Housing Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Housing Code and the

2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, was presented and read the first

time.





A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the

Zoning Ordinance, to remove maximum district size requirements from C-1, Mixed

Neighborhood Convenience Zone District, C-MU, Commercial Mixed Use Zone District and C-2,

Community Commercial Zone District, along with requirements in C-MU, Commercial Mixed

Use Zone District that it only be located adjacent to certain streets based on their classification.



Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to remove maximum district size requirements from C-1, Mixed



Use Zone District that it only be located adjacent to certain streets based on their classification,

was presented and read the first time.



considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Olson. Approved, Ayes,


A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 423 5th

Street NW (former E Avenue Fire Station) for redevelopment and inviting competitive proposals

from any persons interested in acquiring this real property. No comments or objections were

heard or filed.

A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-

owned property described as a 1.98 acre vacant parcel located at 1200 Edgewood Road NW.


0273-02-13, to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property described as a

1.98 acre vacant parcel located at 1200 Edgewood Road NW.

A public hearing was held to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement

Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Iowa corporation, for property

located on City-owned land at 713 1st Avenue SE in connection with improvements to electric

service for the new Central Fire Station. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0274-02-13, authorizing execution of an Underground Electric Line Easement

Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Iowa corporation, for property

located on City-owned land at 713 1st Avenue SE in connection with improvements to electric

service for the new Central Fire Station.


Zoning Ordinance, to update the City’s “Core Area” and established overlay district parking

standards. One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.


Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to update the City’s “Core Area” and established overlay district

parking standards, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that


for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council

members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.


Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Industrial and to consider a change of

zone for property at 820 Wiley Boulevard NW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District

to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Robert and Penny Brecke. No comments or



Low Density Residential to Industrial as requested by Robert and Penny Brecke. Abstain,

Council member Olson.


820 Wiley Boulevard NW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial

Zone District as requested by Robert and Penny Brecke, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Swore moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that



members Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council

member Olson.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 1430 2nd Avenue

SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District as

requested by WDJ Investments, LLC. Comments were heard. No written comments or

objections were filed.


1430 2nd Avenue SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence

Zone District as requested by WDJ Investments, LLC, was presented and read the first time.



considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Olson. Approved, Ayes,



contract and estimated cost for the 12th Street SW from 19th Avenue to the Southwest, Sanitary

Sewer and Storm Sewer Improvements project (estimated cost is $125,000). No comments or



12th Street SW from 19th Avenue to the Southwest, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer

Improvements project.


contract and estimated cost for the Five Seasons Parkade Skywalk – Phase I Interior

Renovations project (estimated Phase 1 cost is $55,000; total project cost is $115,000). No

comments or objections were heard or filed.


Five Seasons Parkade Skywalk – Phase I Interior Renovations project.


contract and estimated cost for the FY 2013 Curb Repair Project (estimated cost is $255,000).



FY 2013 Curb Repair Project.


contract and estimated cost for the Noelridge Greenhouse Reglaze project (estimated cost is



Noelridge Greenhouse Reglaze project.


contract and estimated cost for the Ground Transportation Center Renovation project (estimated

cost is $9,435,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Ground Transportation Center Renovation project (FLOOD).


contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall

Protection Project, Phase 1 – Pump Station and Sewer Modifications project (estimated cost is

$12,000,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection Project, Phase 1 – Pump

Station and Sewer Modifications project (FLOOD).


estimated cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures project



Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures project (FLOOD).


estimated cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential

Structures project (estimated cost is $442,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential Structures project

(FLOOD).

Council member Swore moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member

Vernon. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. Motion carried.

Council member Swore moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council

member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and




a. March 12, 2013 – to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates,

b. March 12, 2013 – to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates.

c. March 12, 2013 – to consider amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid Waste, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates.

d. March 12, 2013 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property described as a structure and land located at 221 4th Avenue SW.

e. March 12, 2013 – to consider the vacation of a 16-foot utility easement located at 2905 Mansfield Avenue SE as requested by Kenneth and Elaine Cook.


hearing date for March 12, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the

Williams Boulevard SW (U.S. Bus. 151/IA 922) at Wiley Boulevard SW and Edgewood Road

SW Intersection Improvements project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to

receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on March 13, 2013 (estimated cost is

$590,000).


a. Break Room, 3108 1st Avenue NE; b. Bushwood’s Sports Bar & Grill, 350 Edgewood Road NW; c. Cappy’s Pizzeria, 7037 C Avenue NE, Suite #200 (new - formerly Emil’s

Deli); d. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for

an event on March 16-17, 2013); e. Deanoz Sports Bar & Grill, 3707 1st Avenue SE;

f. Hy-Vee Drugstore #5, 2001 Blairs Ferry Road NE; g. Emil’s Hideaway, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE (new - formerly Hamburger

Mary’s); h. Just Jules Pub & Restaurant, 835 Center Point Road NE; i. Lone Star Steakhouse, 4545 1st Avenue SE; j. Mahoney’s CR, 1602 E Avenue NE (5-day permit for an event in the street on

March 16-17, 2013); k. Meadowridge Golf Driving Range, 6677 16th Avenue SW (new - 8 mo.

seasonal license); l. Moose McDuffy’s, 834 1st Avenue NE (outdoor service for an event on March

16-18, 2013); m. Parlor City Pub & Eatery, 1125 3rd Street SE; n. Rumor’s, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on March 16-18,

2013); o. Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 Center Point Road NE; p. Stella’s, 416 3rd Street SE; q. Target Store T-1768, 1030 Blairs Ferry Road NE; r. Third Base Sports Bar & Brewery, 500 Blairs Ferry Road NE; s. Ting’s Red Lantern, 540 Boyson Road NE; t. Tycoon, 427 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for an event with outdoor service

on March 16-17, 2013); u. Village Meat Market & Café, 92 16th Avenue SW (new - formerly Polena’s).



0286-02-13, appointing Ruth White to the Civil Rights Commission.

0287-02-13, thanking Leslie Charipar for serving on the Cedar Rapids Historic


0288-02-13, approving the special event application for the 38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day

Parade (includes road closures) on March 17, 2013.

0289-02-13, setting a public hearing date for March 26, 2013 to consider the Resolution

of Necessity (Proposed) for the construction of the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from

Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing

project.

0290-02-13, setting a public hearing date for March 26, 2013 to consider the Resolution

of Necessity (Proposed) for the construction of Prairie Drive NE from 29th Street to Franklin

Avenue Sidewalk project.

0291-02-13, determining the necessity and setting dates of a public hearing for March

26, 2013, consultation with affected taxing agencies and referral to the Planning Commission for

a report on the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan

for the Consolidated Technology Park Urban Renewal Area.

0292-02-13, determining the necessity and setting dates of a public hearing for March

26, 2013, consultation with affected taxing entities and referral to the Planning Commission for a

report and recommendation on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Westdale Urban

Renewal Area.

0293-02-13, levy assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at 3

properties.


at 30 properties.



0296-02-13, accepting Diesel Generator Emissions Standards Compliance project at

WPC, approving Change Order No. 1 (Final) for a net decrease of $12,202.65, approving

Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $17,219.87 to

Munson Electric, Inc. (original contract amount was $356,600; final contract amount is

$344,397.35).

0297-02-13, accepting City Services Center – New Permanent Fuel Station project,

approving Performance Bonds and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of

$21,689.25 to F&W Service Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $433,785; final

contract amount is $433,785) (FLOOD).

0298-02-13, approving the Minor Preliminary Plat of Hudson-Miller First Addition to Linn

County for property at 4900 Blairs Ferry Road as requested by Lavonne E. Hudson.

0299-02-13, establishing a Moratorium on Annexation with the City of Marion.

0300-02-13, granting Lamar Advertising relief from Resolution No. 0164-02-13,

temporary moratorium on billboard and digital signs, for a permit to change a sign located at

3750 J Street SW.

0301-02-13, authorizing two Cedar Rapids Firefighters to attend Disaster Medical

Specialist training in College Station, TX for a total amount of $9,240.

0302-02-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1229-08-12 and authorizing an IT GIS Analyst to

attend the ArcHyrdo GIS for Water Resources Training in Thurston County, WA in the amount

of $3,215.


cost and proposed preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of the 2013

Northeast Side School Routes Sidewalk Improvements project.


cost and proposed preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of the 1st Avenue E

from Cottage Grove Entrance to Thompson Drive SE Sidewalk Extension project.


to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for five properties in connection with the HUD Community



Services, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp & Skywalk project

(original contract amount was $12,422,000; total contract amount with this amendment is

$12,175,011).


Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding - General


$9,954,263).

0308-02-13, Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $3,942.75 with Rohl Networks, LP

for the Joint Communications Network Construction Group 2 EDA Project #05-79-04926 project


$2,647,705.65).

0309-02-13, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $124,800 with Price Industrial

Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1 and 3,



0310-02-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $42,422.75 to Rathje

Construction Company for the 33rd Avenue SW at Hallbrook Street SW, Water Main

Improvements project (estimated cost is $41,000).

0311-02-13, 28E Agreement with Linn County for the maintenance and repair of traffic

signals and control equipment at various locations in unincorporated Linn County.


Deed for right-of-way, a Permanent Easement, and a Temporary Grading Easement for

Construction from Hill’s Maple Crest Farms Partnership, and execution of a Tenant Purchase

Agreement for $2,683 from James Garnant from vacant land located at the northeast corner of

the intersection of 26th Street SW and 76th Avenue SW in connection with the 76th Avenue SW

Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

(CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project. Abstain, Council member Olson.


Deed for right-of-way, a Permanent Easement and a Temporary Grading Easement for

Construction from Hill’s Maple Crest Farms Partnership, and execution of a Tenant Purchase

Agreement for $5,195 from James Garnant from 1950 76th Avenue SW in connection with the

76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and

Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project. Abstain, Council member Olson.

0314-02-13, Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers &

Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $44,905 for design services in connection with the

2013 Northeast Side School Routes Sidewalk Improvement project.

0315-02-13, Professional Services Agreement with Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc. for an

amount not to exceed $96,160 for design services in connection with the 76th Avenue SW from

Kirkwood Boulevard to Interstate 380 Reconstruction project.

0316-02-13, Purchase Order with Zimmer & Francescon, Inc. for the repair of the 24”

Fairbanks Morse Main Lift Pump at Water Pollution Control Facilities in the amount of $57,835

(sole source).

0317-02-13, Agreement for Appraisal Report Services with AssetWorks, Inc. for the

Finance Department for a total annual amount not to exceed $30,000.

0318-02-13, Purchase Order with Edward Don and Company for the Cedar Rapids

Convention Complex Hotel – Smallwares (OS&E) for an estimated amount of $410,000.

0319-02-13, Purchase Order with Sysco Guest Supply for the Cedar Rapids Convention

Complex Hotel – Guest Room Supplies for an estimated amount of $360,000.

0320-02-13, Lease Agreement with Cedar Rapids Properties, Inc. for storage of

equipment located at 2600 Edgewood Road SW in the amount of $1,700 per month.

0321-02-13, rescinding Resolution Nos. 1397-10-12, 1403-10-12 and 0112-01-13 for

failure to execute the Purchase Contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Guest

Room Furnishings and award Purchase Orders to an alternate vendor capable of meeting the

project schedule.

0322-02-13, Hilton Worldwide to implement a sole-source procurement method to

purchase Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Casegoods and Headboards

in the amount of $498,959, in an effort to avoid potential schedule impact.

0323-02-13, Engineering Division purchase of Casegoods and Headboards for the

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel for 267 guestrooms from Klem Hospitality in the

amount of $498,959.

0324-02-13, Agreement for purchase of Turf Care Products for the Golf and Parks

Divisions with D & K Products for a total annual amount not to exceed $70,000.

0325-02-13, Agreement for Physical Therapy Services with Linn County Physical

Therapy for the Human Resources Department for a total annual amount not to exceed

$175,000.

0326-02-13, Agreement for Well Maintenance Services with Northway Well and Pump

Company for the Utilities Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $80,000.


Rapids Convention Complex from M. Hanson & Company, Inc. in the amount of $13,218.97.


Rapids Convention Complex from Phelan’s Interiors in the amount of $34,034.42.

0329-02-13, Engineering Division purchase of stage equipment for the Cedar Rapids

Convention Complex from StageRight Corporation in the amount of $57,497.60.

0330-02-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one Low Profile Medium Duty Chassis

from Hawkeye International Trucks in the amount of $53,900.

0331-02-13, three year agreement with the Cedar Rapids Association of Firefighters,

Local #11.

0332-02-13, Amendment No. 2 to Electrical Maintenance Services – Medium Voltage –

Emergency Services Basis with ESCO Energy Services Company in the amount of $6,628.64

as the final amendment to reflect additional required work, accepting the project and authorizing

issuance of final payment in the amount of $9,766.76 (original contract amount was $150,000;

total contract amount with this amendment is $206,628.64) (FLOOD).

0333-02-13, Amendment No. 7 to the Contract for Citywide Energy Management System

with Halvorson Trane to renew the contract and to reflect the additional cost for chiller system

integration at the Paramount Theatre for an amount not to exceed $11,817.08 (original contract

amount was $475,745; total contract amount with this amendment is $642,099.87) (FLOOD).

0334-02-13, consenting to the assignment of two contracts with Tetra Tech EM, Inc. to

Tetra Tech, Inc. and authorizing execution of an Agreement Regarding Assignment of Contracts

(FLOOD).

0335-02-13, Development Agreement with GRR-DTE, LLC for disposition of City-owned

property at 415, 419 and 423 2nd Street SW and 116 5th Avenue SW, acquired through the City’s

Voluntary Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD).

0336-02-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Thomas Dostal

Developers, Inc. for City-owned property at 1207 4th Street SW participating in the third round of

the Single Family New Construction (SFNC) Program (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the Bever Avenue SE Rehabilitation from Memorial Drive SE to 34th

Street SE project (estimated cost is $1,570,000). (Doug Wilson)

Rathje Construction Company (Marion, IA) $1,459,777.11 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC (Cascade, IA) $1,527,680.95 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. (Alburnett, IA) $1,553,162.35 Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA) $1,725,059.66

0337-02-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,459,777.11, plus

incentive up to $70,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Bever

Avenue SE Rehabilitation from Memorial Drive SE to 34th Street SE project.

Report on bids for the for the Willowbrook-Georgia Water & Sewer Improvements project

(estimated cost is $960,000). (Steve Hershner)

Rathje Construction Co. (Marion, IA) $ 567,244.60 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA) $ 567,885.22 Pirc-Tobin Construction Inc. (Alburnett, IA ) $ 634,192.35 BWC Excavating (Solon, IA) $ 694,244.60 Vieth Construciton Corporation (Cedar Falls, IA ) $ 696,324.60

0338-02-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $567,244.60 bond and

insurance of Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA for the Willowbrook-Georgia Water & Sewer


Discussion regarding Item Number 41: Steve Hershner

0339-02-13, adopting the City of Cedar Rapids Utilities Department – Water Division

Drought Contingency Plan.

Discussion regarding Item Number 42: Sandi Fowler

0340-02-13, authorizing the final allocation of $24,149.34 to the RAGBRAI Cedar Rapids

committee, in care of the Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, from the

Hotel/Motel Fund to support expenses related to the RAGBRAI event July 26 - 27, 2012.


Boat and Other River Regulations, by deleting Section 55.17 and enacting in lieu thereof a new

section 55.17 in order to update references to the Riverfront Improvement Commission and

delineate duties between the Parks & Recreation Department and the River Recreation

Commission, was presented and read the second time.


seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,

Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Swore was absent for this vote.

Council member Vernon moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different

days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by

Council member Karr. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,

Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Swore was absent for this vote.

Ordinance No. 009-13, being an Ordinance enacting a new Chapter 52B of the

Municipal Code, Pedicabs, to allow the operation of pedicabs within a defined area of the city of

Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the second time.


seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe,

Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Swore was absent for this vote.



Council member Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,


0341-02-13, establishing fees associated with Chapter 52B of the Municipal Code,

Pedicabs, to allow the operation of pedicabs within a defined area of the city of Cedar Rapids.

Council member Swore was absent for this vote.

Ordinance No. 010-13, being an Ordinance requesting an Urban Revitalization Area

designation for construction of a new RuffaloCODY facility at the southwest corner of Kirkwood

Parkway and C Street SW, was presented and read the second time.


seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe,

Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Swore was absent for this vote.





Ordinance No. 011-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 61 of the Cedar Rapids

Municipal Code, Traffic Regulations, by deleting Section 61.029A therefrom and enacting a new

Section 61.029A in its place establishing speed limits on Airport streets, was presented and


Council member Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;


Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Swore was absent for this vote.





Ordinance No. 012-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property

between the Cedar River and C Street SW and northwesterly of 12th Avenue SW from O-S,

Office/Service Zone District to I-2, General Industrial Zone District as requested by the City of

Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the second time.

Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;






Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance changing the name of Verizon Drive SW

to American Way SW, from C Street SW westerly to the west end of Verizon Drive SW, as

requested by IGD Industries, Inc., was presented and read the first time.




members Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council

member Olson.


Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Shey. Ayes,


City Council adjourned at 6:06 p.m. to meet Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


Abstain, Council member Olson Absent, Council member Gulick



March 12, 2013, 12:00 noon



Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff

Pomeranz and City Attorney Mo Sheronick.

The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Ken Glandorf.



unless noted.

A public hearing was held to consider the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget. No comments or

objections were heard. One written objection and one comment were filed.

0342-03-13, adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget.

A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code,

Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. No comments or



Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was presented and




for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Gulick. Approved, Ayes, Council

members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.


Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. No comments or



Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was

presented and read the first time.





A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid

Waste, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. No comments or objections were

heard or filed.


Code, Solid Waste, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was presented and







owned property described as a structure and land located at 221 4th Avenue SW. No comments


0343-03-13, authorizing the disposition of excess City-owned property described as a

structure and land located at 221 4th Avenue SW.

A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a 16-foot utility easement located

at 2905 Mansfield Avenue SE as requested by Kenneth and Elaine Cook. No comments or


0344-03-13, vacating a utility easement located at 2905 Mansfield Avenue SE as

requested by Kenneth and Elaine Cook.


contract and estimated cost for the Williams Boulevard SW (U.S. Bus. 151/IA 922) at Wiley

Boulevard SW and Edgewood Road SW Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is



Williams Boulevard SW (U.S. Bus. 151/IA 922) at Wiley Boulevard SW and Edgewood Road

SW Intersection Improvements project.


Council member Swore moved to waive the rule of the 24 hour public notice prior to a

meeting of the City Council and amend the agenda to add a resolution authorizing execution of

a Contract with Lauretano Sign Group in an amount not to exceed $51,583.57 for the

Convention Complex Exterior Signage project which is necessitated due to time constraints of

the project; seconded by Council member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,

Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.

Council member Vernon moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member

Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and



member Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and




a. March 26, 2013 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the third round of Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD);

b. March 26, 2013 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 525 H Street SW for redevelopment and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquiring this real property (FLOOD).



B Avenue NE from 15th Street to the Northeast, Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvements

project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly

announce the results on April 3, 2013 (estimated cost is $360,000).



Harrison Elementary School Sidewalks project, with a bid opening scheduled for April 16, 2013

at the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) (estimated cost is $44,000).



WPC Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project and authorizing the Interim Utilities Director, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 24, 2013

(estimated cost is $2,000,000).



Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection Project, Phase 2 – Flood

Wall and Earthen Berm project and authorizing the Interim Utilities Director, or designee, to

receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 10, 2013 (estimated cost is

$7,500,000) (FLOOD).



WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 1 – Civil/Structural project and authorizing the

Interim Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the

results on April 10, 2013 (estimated cost is $861,000) (FLOOD).



WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 2 – Process/Mechanical project and

authorizing the Interim Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly

announce the results on April 10, 2013 (estimated cost is $403,000) (FLOOD).



WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 3 – Electrical/Controls project and authorizing

the Interim Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the

results on April 10, 2013 (estimated cost is $246,000) (FLOOD).


a. Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pub, 5240 Edgewood Road NE; b. Casa Las Glorias, 2245 Blairs Ferry Road NE (outdoor service for permanent

outdoor service area; c. Casey’s General Store #2787, 1661 32nd Street NE (adding native wine); d. Cedar Rapids Ball Club, 950 Rockford Road SW; e. Cedar River Landing, 301 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on March

17-18, 2013); f. Ellis Golf Course, 1401 Zika Avenue NW; g. Ellis Softball Complex, 2000 Ellis Boulevard NW (new-seasonal 8 month permit); h. Fiesta Del Sol, 4801 1st Avenue SE; i. Guppy’s on the Go, 1532 Ellis Boulevard NW; j. Guppy’s on the Go, 235 Edgewood Road NW; k. Hazzard County Saloon, 329 2nd Avenue SE (outdoor service for an event on

March 17-18, 2013); l. Hill Brother’s Jiffy Mart, 1904 Mount Vernon Road SE; m. Home Port, 624 Center Point Road NE; n. Hy-Vee Gas #7, 3935 Blairs Ferry Road NE; o. Jones Golf Course, 2901 Fruitland Boulevard SW; p. Kum & Go #517, 3132 1st Avenue NE; q. Metro Buffet II, 2745 Blairs Ferry Road NE; r. Mulligan’s Pub, 1060 Old Marion Road NE; s. Playtime Tap, 933 14th Avenue SW; t. Red’s Public House, 112 2nd Street SE (outdoor service for sidewalk café); u. Starlite Room, 3300 1st Avenue NE;

v. Tait Cummins Sports Complex, 3000 C Street SW (new-season 8 month permit); w. Twin Pines Golf Course, 3800 42nd Street NE.




0349-03-13, thanking Effie McCollum for serving on the Section 8 Housing Choice

Voucher (HCV) Program Resident Advisory Board.

0350-03-13, approving the CRBT Downtown Drive-in Movie events on 6th Street NE on

June 29, 2013, July 13, 2013 and August 10, 2013 (includes street closure).

0351-03-13, setting a public hearing date for April 9, 2013 to consider the Resolution of

Necessity (Proposed) for the construction of the 1st Avenue East from the Cottage Grove Place

Entrance to Thompson Drive SE Sidewalk Extension project.

0352-03-13, setting a public hearing date for April 23, 2013 to consider the Resolution of

Necessity (Proposed) for the construction of the Northeast Side School Routes Sidewalk


0353-03-13, determining the necessity and setting dates of a public hearing for April 9,

2013, and consulting with affected taxing agencies on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the

Second Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Urban Renewal Area.

0354-03-13, determining the necessity and setting dates of a public hearing for April 9,

2013, and consulting with affected taxing agencies on the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the

Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area.

0355-03-13, authorizing the mailing and publication of a Notice of Intent to Proceed with

an approved capital improvement project for the 76th Avenue SW from Kirkwood Boulevard to

Interstate 380 Reconstruction project and to commence with the acquisition of the agricultural

property for this project and setting a public hearing date for April 23, 2013.

0356-03-13, intent to assess for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs – 10 properties.

0357-03-13, intent to assess for Utilities - Water Division delinquent municipal utility bills

– 30 properties.

0358-03-13, levy assessment for Utilities - Water Division delinquent municipal utility

bills – 18 properties.

0359-03-13, accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of

final payment in the amount of $40,165.51 to L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the 3rd Avenue SE

from 5th Street SE to 10th Street SE Improvements project (original contract amount was

$687,268.80; final contract amount is $803,310.15).

0360-03-13, approving the Final Plat of Riviera Second Addition located on the north

side of 31st Avenue SW west of Samuel Court SW.

0361-03-13, authorizing a Database Analyst to attend SQL Server 2012 Certification

Camp in Sarasota, Florida for a total amount of $6,137.62.

0362-03-13, establishing “Temporary Business Parking Only” on both sides of Ellis

Boulevard NW between E Avenue and the east-west alley about 120 feet north of E Avenue, to

temporarily provide additional parking for businesses in the 600 block of Ellis Boulevard NW.

0363-03-13, adopting the new Sidewalk Repair and Reimbursement Policy dated March

2013.

0364-03-13, adopting the Financial Assistance Policy on Sidewalk Repair dated March

2013.

0365-03-13, establishing the Utilities Department – Water Pollution Control Division

rates beginning July 1, 2013 for Fiscal Year 2014 for wastewater that is hauled directly to the

Water Pollution Control Facility for treatment.

0366-03-13, establishing the Utilities Department – Water Pollution Control Division

rates beginning July 1, 2013 for Fiscal Year 2014 for wastewater from un-metered water

supplies that are discharged into the City sanitary sewer system.

0367-03-13, establishing the Utilities Department – Solid Waste Division fee schedule

beginning July 1, 2013 for Fiscal Year 2014 for nuisance abatement and service charges.

0368-03-13, establishing the Utilities Department – Water Division fee schedule

beginning July 1, 2013 for Fiscal Year 2014 for miscellaneous services.

0369-03-13, in support of the proposed renovation of A.T. Averill House property at 1110

and 1120 2nd Avenue SE and authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with the

Developer.

0370-03-13, adopting an updated administrative plan for the Community Development

Block Grant (CDBG) funded Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program.

0371-03-13, terminating the Development Agreement with Stark Real Estate Holdings,

Inc. for City-owned property at 1501 and 1507 C Street SW (FLOOD).

0372-03-13, terminating the Development Agreement with Stark Real Estate Holdings,

Inc. for City-owned property at 1126 and 1132 Ellis Boulevard NW (FLOOD).

0373-03-13, confirming approval for ten projects to be submitted to the Iowa Economic

Development Authority (IEDA) for funding consideration through the Multi-Family New

Construction (MFNC) Program (FLOOD).


to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for one property in connection with the HUD Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD).

0375-03-13, authorizing the abatement and demolition of four commercial parcels under

the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD).

0376-03-13, establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 427 8th Street

NW in connection with the Cedar Rapids Transit Bus Garage project (FLOOD).

0377-03-13, approving terms and conditions of Letters of Interest with Commerce

Bankshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) and Historic Preservation Partners, Inc. (“HPP”) for Historic Tax

Credits, as a part of the funding plan for the historic rehabilitation project – the Old Federal

Courthouse project (City Hall).

0378-03-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stanley

Consultants, Inc. for revisions to the scope of work for an amount not to exceed $17,000 for the

Title V Permit Semi-Annual Monitoring Report and Air Permitting Updates for the Water

Pollution Control Facility.



design services in connection with the CEMAR Trail Phase 1 and 2 project (original contract


0380-03-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract for Banking Services with US Bank

National Association for the Treasury Division for an estimated annual amount of $75,000

(original contract amount was $56,728; renewal contract amount with this amendment is

$75,000).

0381-03-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex

Hotel Guest Room Seating with Bray Whaler International to reflect additional seating

furnishings for an amount not to exceed $46,539.96 (original contract amount was $137,163.25;

total contract amount with this amendment is $183,703.21).


Hotel Guest Room Fabrications with DI, LLC to reflect additional purchases for an amount not to

exceed $34,381.94 (original contract amount was $189,219.10; total contract amount with this


0383-03-13, Amendment No. 1 to the contract for Police Roof Replacement and Exterior

Panel Caulking with VJ Engineering to reflect an increase in the scope of work for an amount

not to exceed $6,000 (original contract amount was $22,500; total amount with this amendment

is $28,500).

0384-03-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Library Furniture and Shelving with M.

Hanson & Company, Inc. to reflect the cost for the purchase of four additional tables for an

amount not to exceed $17,716.78 (original contract amount was $53,626.40; total contract

amount with this amendment is $71,343.18).

0385-03-13, Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement for Cedar Rapids Convention

Complex Hotel Hazardous Material Abatement with Lindstrom Environmental, Inc. to extend the

term of the agreement and to reflect the additional cost for abatement of latent hazardous

material for an amount not to exceed $11,489 (original contract amount was $295,000; total

contract amount with this amendment is $664,154.27).

0386-03-13, Amending Resolution No. 0034-01-13 for as needed purchases of pool

chemicals from Pool Tech Midwest for the Aquatics Division from the original estimated annual

amount of $54,000 to $70,000.

0387-03-13, Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $36,594.09 with Peterson

Contractors, Inc. for the East Post Road over Indian Creek Bridge Replacement project (original

contract amount was $2,294,712.11; total contract amount with this amendment is

$2,431,140.03).

0388-03-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $1,061.64 with Ricklefs Excavating,

Ltd. for the FY 2012 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Reconstruction Package #2 project (original

contract amount was $706,176.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $771,977.74).

0389-03-13, Contract for Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard

Compliance and Security Assessment Services with VioPoint for the Information Technology

Department for an amount not to exceed $40,870.

0390-03-13, Engineering Division purchase of bath fixtures for the Cedar Rapids

Convention Complex Hotel from Creo Hospitality in the amount of $37,116.92.

0391-03-13, Engineering Division purchase of four portable dance floors for the Cedar

Rapids Convention Complex from Sico America, Inc. in the amount of $41,698.

0392-03-13, Engineering Division purchase of television sets and accessories for the

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel from Erb’s Technology Solutions in the amount of

$164,147.

0393-03-13, Doubletree by Hilton, LLC to execute a Lease Agreement with RS Capital,

LLC for two Hotel Ford Vans in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel

project for a total amount not to exceed $72,214.

0394-03-13, contract for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Office Furnishings with

Welter Storage Equipment Company for an amount not to exceed $95,085.

0395-03-13, contract for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Vomitory and End

Stage Curtains with I Weiss, Inc. for the Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed

$69,502.

0396-03-13, Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel purchase and installation of

fitness equipment from Precor for use in the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel fitness

room for a total amount of $51,173.33.

0397-03-13, Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates for an amount not

to exceed $167,000 for the Water Pollution Control Electric Metering Upgrade project.

0398-03-13, Memorandums of Agreement granting five area law enforcement agencies

continued use of the CRPD firearms range located at 2727 Old River Road SW in exchange for

these agencies providing funding for facility improvements.

0399-03-13, Professional Services Agreement with Bentley Architects + Engineers, Inc.

for a total amount of all phases not to exceed $249,211 for design services in connection with

the CRPD firearms range improvements located at 2727 Old River Road SW.

0400-03-13, renewal of VMWare Maintenance with EnPointe Technologies (original

contract amount was $40,399.49; renewal contract amount is $42,558.84).

0401-03-13, Easement for Storm Sewer Agreement from Danisco US, Inc. for the

consideration of $1 and other consideration for dedication of a storm sewer and drainage

easement located on the north side of 41st Avenue Drive SW.

0402-03-13, Street Right-of-Way and Grading and Construction Easement Agreement

from FH Holding, LLC for property located at 2730 Edgewood Road SW for the consideration of

$1 and other consideration.

0403-03-13, agreement in the amount of $26,938.78 with Alliant Energy to construct and

install equipment to provide electrical service for the facility at 325 1st Avenue SE in connection

with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Structure project.

0404-03-13, 28E Agreement with Linn County to participate in the cost for construction

of a Portland Cement Concrete overlay in connection with the Cottage Grove Avenue from East

of Indian Creek to East Post Road project.

0405-03-13, agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the

Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company (CRANDIC) for the construction of railroad

crossing surface improvements at the CRANDIC railroad crossing at Bowling Street SW – 3900

block (south of Prairie Creek) and establishing the City’s project cost participation of $32,000.

0406-03-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting an Easement for

Sanitary Sewer and Access and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from

Christopher D. Luke and Christine Luke from land located at 3753 Rogers Road NW in

connection with the Rogers Road NW Sanitary Sewer Improvements project.

0407-03-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1,795 and accepting an Easement

for Sanitary Sewer and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Bradley P. White

and Kari L. White from land located at 4440 M Avenue NW in connection with the Rogers Road

NW Sanitary Sewer Improvements project.


Deed for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Westdale

Community Church from land located at 3211 Edgewood Road SW in connection with the

Edgewood Road SW from Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW Sidewalk Extension project.


Deed for right-of-way, a Permanent Easement and a Temporary Grading Easement for

Construction from Leonard Dolezal and execution of a Tenant Purchase Agreement for $3,546

from Justin Nolan from the north side of 76th Avenue SW between 18th Street SW and the

CRANDIC Railroad Crossing in connection with the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from

Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing

project.

0410-03-13, Easement for Storm Sewer and a Temporary Grading Easement for

Construction from Westgate Communities, LLC from land located at 1250 Edgewood Road NW

in connection with the Cedar Rapids Fire Station #3 and Detention Basin project.

0411-03-13, agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the

Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad Company (CC&PRR) for construction of railroad crossing

safety improvements at the CC&PRR crossing on 42nd Street NE, east of Interstate 380 and

establishing the City’s project cost participation of $30,000.

0412-03-13, Purchase Agreement with Acreage and Habitat Services, LLC in the

amount of $69,300 for 1.54 acres of emergent wetland credits in the Brophy Creek Mitigation

Bank to satisfy unavoidable emergent wetland impacts associated with the 76th Avenue SW

Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

(CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project and the Cedar Rapids Fire Station #3 and Detention

Basin project.

0413-03-13, Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment,

LLC for an amount not to exceed $68,690 for design services in connection with the 1st Avenue

E at 4th Street Pedestrian Crossing Upgrading project.

0414-03-13, payments to various non-profit special events held in Cedar Rapids during

Fiscal Year 2012 from the Special Event Public Safety Fund.

0415-03-13, Certificate of Completion for Raining Rose Properties, LLC and Raining

Rose, Incorporated for construction of a new manufacturing facility at 100 30th Street Drive SE.

0416-03-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1782-12-12 and terminating Sign Productions

contract to provide exterior signage for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex. Abstain,


0417-03-13, Amendment No. 5 for Debris Monitoring Services for Various Flood Projects

project with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to reflect an increase in the scope of work for an amount not to

exceed $55,000 (original contract amount was $71,400; total contract amount with this








0420-03-13, Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers and

Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $306,440 for design services in connection with the

SE Quadrant, Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Repairs, Phase II project (FLOOD).

0421-03-13, Street Operations Division purchase of one asphalt storage tank from

Acterra Group, Inc. in the amount of $79,995 (FLOOD).

0422-03-13, contract with Lauretano Sign Group in an amount not to exceed $51,583.57

for the Convention Complex Exterior Signage project.

Report on bids for the Noelridge Greenhouse Reglaze project (estimated cost is

$215,000). (Steve Krug)

Rough Brothers, Inc., Cincinnati, OH House #1 $234,763 House #2 $187,627 House #3 $187,627 House #4 $187,627 House #5 $200,785 Total $810,802

Report on bids for the 12th Street SW from 19th Avenue to the Southwest, Sanitary

Sewer and Storm Sewer Improvements project (estimated cost is $125,000). (Rob Davis)

BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA *$89,388.79 Vieth Construction Corp., Cedar Falls, IA *$97,281.00 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $109,945.60 Dave Schmitt Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA $114,232.00 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA *$134,512.75 Connolly Construction Inc., Peosta, IA $145,929.60 *multiplication/additional errors found in bid 0423-03-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $89,388.79 plus incentive

up to $5,500, bond and insurance of BWC Excavating, LC for the 12th Street SW from 19th

Avenue to the Southwest Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Improvements project. Abstain,


Report on bids for the Five Seasons Parkade Skywalk Phase 1 Interior Renovations

project (estimated cost for Phase I is $55,000, total project cost is $115,000). (Rob Davis)

Olmstead Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid $54,904 Alternate 3: New Interior Finishes on 2 Parkade Elevator Cabs $16,750

Total Award $71,654 Woodruff Construction, LLC, Fort Dodge, IA Base Bid $69,950 Alternate 3: New Interior Finishes on 2 Parkade Elevator Cabs $ 7,500 $77,450 Unzeitig Construction Company, Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid $109,700 Alternate 3: New Interior Finishes on 2 Parkade Elevator Cabs $ 25,000 $134,700


insurance of Olmstead Construction, Inc. for the Five Seasons Parkade Skywalk Phase 1

Interior Renovations project. Abstain, Council member Olson.

Report on bids for the FY 2013 Curb Repair Project (estimated cost is $255,000) (Rob

Davis)

Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA *$225,038.50 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC, Cascade, IA $235,837.50 Eggleston Concrete Contractors Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $246,122.50 Curtis Contracting Corporation, Cedar Rapids, IA $253,570.00 *Multiplication/Addition errors found in bid


incentive up to $2,500, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the FY 2013

Curb Repair project.

Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and

Residential Structures project (estimated cost is $442,000). (John Riggs)

DW Zinser Company Walford, IA $306,380 Kelly Demolition, LLC Mt. Vernon, IA $393,480 BWC Excavating Solon, IA $396,330


bond and insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged

Commercial and Residential Structures project (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures

project (estimated cost is $520,750). (John Riggs)

DW Zinser Company Walford, IA $367,950 Kelly Demolition, LLC Mt. Vernon, IA $472,160 BWC Excavating Solon, IA $513,706



Commercial Structures project (FLOOD).

Discussion regarding Item Number 53: Curt Nelson, Entrepreneurial Development

Center, Inc.

0428-03-13, approving funding of Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc. (EDC) in

Fiscal Year 2013 for the total amount of $100,000. Abstain, Council member Gulick.

Ordinance No. 013-13, being an Ordinance repealing Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code,

Housing Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Housing Code and the 2012

edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, was presented and read the second

time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,

Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

Council member Gulick moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be

suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council

member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,



the Zoning Ordinance, to remove maximum district size requirements from C-1, Mixed



Use Zone District that it only be located adjacent to certain streets based on their classification,

was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;





member Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,



the Zoning Ordinance, to update the City’s “Core Area” and established overlay district parking

standards, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;








820 Wiley Boulevard NW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial

Zone District as requested by Robert and Penny Brecke, was presented and read the second


seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,

Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.




Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.


1430 2nd Avenue SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence

Zone District as requested by WDJ Investments, LLC, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Shey. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,






Ordinance No. 018-13, being an Ordinance changing the name of Verizon Drive SW to

American Way SW, from C Street SW westerly to the west end of Verizon Drive SW, as

requested by IGD Industries, Inc, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,

Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.






City Council communications were heard.


Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

City Council adjourned at 1:26 p.m. to meet Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.


Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson



March 26, 2013, 4:00 p.m.

City Council met in Regular Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 101 First

Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe,

Shey (arrived at approximately 4:50 p.m.), Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City

Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Council member Chuck Swore.


Mayor Corbett presented a Proclamation to Inez Lench declaring the month of March 2013 as

Myeloma – Blood Cancer Awareness Month.

Council member Karr presented a Proclamation to John Krumbholz declaring the month of April

2013 as Parkinson Disease Awareness Month.

Council member Olson presented a Proclamation to Karl Cassell declaring the month of April

2013 as Fair Housing Month.

A presentation regarding the 2013 Kernels Baseball Season was given by Doug Nelson, Cedar

Rapids Kernels.

A presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Audit was given by Michelle Horaney,

McGladrey LLP and Casey Drew.

Resolutions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor Corbett voting “Aye” unless

noted.

A public hearing was held to consider the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program

Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan and amendments to the Public Housing Agency (PHA)

Administrative Plan, this includes the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan and the Homeownership

Option Plan. One comment was heard. One written comment was filed. No objections were heard or

filed.

0429-03-13, approving the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Public Housing

Agency (PHA) Annual Plan and amendments to the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Administrative Plan,

this includes the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan and the Homeownership Option Plan. Council

member Shey was absent for this vote.

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A public hearing was held to consider the Fiscal Year 2014 Consolidated Transit Funding

Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). No comments or objections were heard

or filed.

0430-03-13, authorizing Cedar Rapids Transit to submit the Fiscal Year 2014 Consolidated

Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for federal and state

transit funding assistance. Council member Shey was absent for this vote.


construction of the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar

Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project. Objections were heard. One written

objection was filed.

Council member Gulick moved to adopt the Resolution of Necessity as amended; seconded by

Council member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. Nay, Council member Karr. Abstain, Council member Olson. Council member Shey was

absent for this vote. Motion carried as amended. Discussion was held. Council member Gulick

moved to reconsider the previous vote on the Resolution adopting the Resolution of Necessity as

amended and temporarily defer the vote until Council member Shey arrives; seconded by Council

member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. Council member Shey was absent for this vote. Motion carried as amended.

0431-03-13, adoption of the Resolution of Necessity as amended for the 76th Avenue SW

Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC)

Railroad Crossing project. Nay, Council member Karr. Abstain, Council member Olson. [Council

member Shey was present for this vote and all remaining votes.]


construction of the Prairie Drive NE from 29th Street to Franklin Avenue Sidewalk project. Objections

were heard. Written objections were filed.

0432-03-13, deferring until May 28, 2013 the Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for the Prairie

Drive NE from 29th Street to Franklin Avenue Sidewalk project.

A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and

estimated cost for the Harrison Elementary School Sidewalks project (estimated cost is $44,000). No


0433-03-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Harrison

Elementary School Sidewalks project.

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A public hearing was held to consider a request for an Urban Revitalization Area designation

for construction of a new building at the Modern Piping facility at 1919 Dodge Road NE. No comments


A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and

Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Technology Park Urban Renewal Area. No


0434-03-13, approving Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan

for the Consolidated Technology Park Urban Renewal Area.

A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Westdale

Urban Renewal Area. One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.

0435-03-13, approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Westdale Urban Renewal Area.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 525 H Street

SW, commonly known as the Knutson Building, for redevelopment and inviting competitive proposals

from any persons interested in acquiring this real property (FLOOD). One objection was heard. No

written comments or objections were filed.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property acquired

through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the

third round of Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) (FLOOD). One objection was heard.

No written comments or objections were filed.


estimated cost for the B Avenue NE from 15th Street to the Northeast Sanitary Sewer and Street

Improvements project (estimated cost is $360,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0436-03-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the B

Avenue NE from 15th Street to the Northeast Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvements project.


estimated cost for WPC Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project (estimated cost is $2,000,000). No


0437-03-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPC

Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project. Council member Swore was absent for this vote.


estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection Project,

Phase 2 - Flood Wall and Earthen Berm project (estimated cost is $7,500,000). No comments or


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0438-03-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Cedar

Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection Project, Phase 2 - Flood Wall and Earthen

Berm project (FLOOD). Council member Swore was absent for this vote.


estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 1 -

Civil/Structural project (estimated cost is $861,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Rapids WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 1 - Civil/Structural project (FLOOD).



Process/Mechanical project (estimated cost is $403,000). No comments or objections were heard or

filed.


Rapids WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 2 - Process/Mechanical project (FLOOD).



Electrical/Controls project (estimated cost is $246,000). No comments or objections were heard or

filed.


Rapids WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 3 - Electrical/Controls project (FLOOD).


Council member Vernon moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member Swore.

City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item Numbers 18f through 18m (motions setting public hearing

dates to consider amending the electric and gas franchises and to consider the issuance of various

Bonds) be amended to state April 9, 2013 (and not 2012) as the correct public hearing dates. Ayes,

Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion

carried as amended.

Council member Vernon moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council member

Karr. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor




a. April 9, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 827 Shaver Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2,Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Noleshawk Investments, LLC;

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b. April 9, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 902 17th Street NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Mount Mercy University, Terex USA, LLC and Alliant Energy;

c. April 9, 2013 – to consider adoption of an Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership Program for the program year July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014;

d. April 9, 2013 – to consider an ordinance relating to collection of tax increment within the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Consolidated Technology Park Urban Renewal Area;

e. April 9, 2013 – to consider an ordinance relating to collection of tax increment within the proposed Westdale Urban Renewal Area;

f. April 9, 2013 – to consider amending the franchise granted to Interstate Power and Light Company, (Alliant), by increasing the franchise fee from 1% to 2%;

g. April 9, 2013 – to consider amending the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy Company by increasing the franchise fee from 1% to 2%;

h. April 9, 2013 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $8,500,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose);

i. April 9, 2013 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $2,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (PCI project) (Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal);

j. April 9, 2013 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $1,500,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Amphitheater & Parking projects) (Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal);

k. April 9, 2013 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $6,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Westdale Mall project) (Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal);

l. April 9, 2013 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $5,500,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds;

m. April 9, 2013 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $7,500,000 Water Revenue Bonds.


a. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 2020 Edgewood Road SW; b. Cedar Rapids Jaycees, 225 5th Avenue SW; c. Cobble Hill, 219 2nd Street SE (outdoor service for sidewalk café); d. Fat Wally’s, 429 2nd Avenue SE; e. Fieldhouse Cedar Rapids, 1140 Blairs Ferry Road NE; f. Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th Street SW; g. Hawkeye Downs Sinclair, 4713 6th Street SW; h. HuHot Mongolian Grill, 4444 1st Avenue NE, Suite #560 (changing to Special Class

C); i. Hy-Vee Drug Store #1, 1520 6th Street SW; j. Jersey’s Pub & Grub, 5761 C Street SW; k. Roscoe’s Pizza, 212 Edgewood Road NW; l. Shawn Ryan’s Irish Pub, 715 2nd Avenue SE; m. YR Dollar Stop, 1500 1st Avenue NE. (new-formerly Rent-A-Center).



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0444-03-13, approving the special event application for Run the Flood run/walk events on

several downtown streets on June 8, 2013 (includes street closures);

0445-03-13, approving the special event application for Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Downtown Farmers Market events on several downtown streets on eight Saturdays: June 1, June 15,

July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17, September 7 and September 21, 2013 (includes street closures).

Abstain, Council member Gulick.

0446-03-13, levy assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs – 4 properties.

0447-03-13, intent to assess for Utilities - Water Division delinquent municipal utility bills – 30

properties.

0448-03-13, levy assessment for Utilities - Water Division delinquent municipal utility bills – 17

properties.

0449-03-13, levy special assessments for delinquent snow removal charges - 15 properties.

0450-03-13, accepting sanitary sewer in Westwind Creek Seventh Addition and approving 2-

year Maintenance Bond submitted by Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. in the amount of $24,495.

0451-03-13, accepting storm sewer in Westwind Creek Seventh Addition and approving 2-year

Maintenance Bond submitted by Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. in the amount of $34,502.70.

0452-03-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Westwind Creek Seventh

Addition and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company, LLC in the

amount of $25,000.

0453-03-13, accepting 2012 Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 - Caisson & Laterals project, final

payment in the amount of $72,250 to Layne Christensen Co. (original contract amount was $1,614,000;

final contract amount is $1,534,300).

0454-03-13, accepting Cleaning, Repairing and Painting 4.0 MMG Steel Ground Storage -

Chandler Street Reservoir project, final payment in the amount of $12,484.50 to Champion Coatings,

Inc. (original contract amount was $248,000; final contract amount is $249,690).

0455-03-13, authorizing three Cedar Rapids firefighters to attend Advanced Structural Collapse

2 training in College Station, TX for a total amount of $17,130.

0456-03-13, authorizing two Cedar Rapids firefighters to attend Technical Search training in

College Station, TX for a total amount of $7,784.

0457-03-13, authorizing the IT Operations Manager and Network Analyst II to attend Data

ONTAP 7-Mode Administration in Minneapolis, MN for a total amount of $9,561.13.

0458-03-13, approving the severance of property at the southeast corner of the intersection of

Kent Drive NE and Hampshire Drive NE as requested by Midwest Development Co.

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0459-03-13, to consider adopting a vehicular signage plan for the North River Village property

located at the southeast corner of the Blairs Ferry Road NE and Edgewood Road NE intersection.

0460-03-13, extending the competitive proposal deadline from April 9, 2013 to May 9, 2013 for

the disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 423 5th Street NW (formerly E Avenue NW

Fire Station) (FLOOD). 0461-03-13, rejecting bids for the Noelridge Greenhouse Re-glaze project (estimated cost is

$215,000).

0462-03-13, Offer(s) to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance and the Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy

Real Estate and Acceptance for one property in connection with the HUD Community Development

Block Grant (CDBG) (FLOOD).

0463-03-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert

Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an increased amount of $67,062 and release of contingency in the

amount of $9,200 for design, property owner meetings and contract document preparation services for

an Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) letting in connection with the 18th Street SW from Wilson

Avenue to 16th Avenue Roadway Extension project (original contract amount was $243,000; total

contract amount with this amendment is $310,062).

0464-03-13, Amendment No. 9 to Citywide Courier and Security Guard Services project with

Per Mar Security Company to reflect an increase in the scope of work for an amount not to exceed

$25,160 (original contract amount was $92,284; total contract amount with this amendment is

$123,279.40).

0465-03-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Emissions Stack Testing Agreement with Comprehensive

Emission Services, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement and to reflect the additional cost for further

testing for an amount not to exceed $3,225 (original contract amount was $17,600, total contract


0466-03-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Contract for Flexible Crack and Joint Sealant Material

with Logan Contractors Supply, Inc. for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an

estimated annual amount of $60,000 (original contract amount was $50,000; renewal contract amount

is $60,000).

0467-03-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract for Road Oil Products with Flint Hills

Resources, LP for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of

$150,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $150,000).

0468-03-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract for Road Oil Products with Bituminous

Materials & Supply, L.P. for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual

amount of $150,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $150,000).

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0469-03-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract for Asphalt Products with L.L. Pelling

Company for the Public Works Department for an estimated annual amount of $650,000 (original

contract amount was $650,000; renewal contract amount is $650,000).

0470-03-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $55,761.71 with TLC Diversified, Inc. for the

J Avenue Chlorine System Improvements project (original contract amount was $399,000; total contract


0471-03-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $43,687 with Knutson Construction Services

Midwest for the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project (original contract

amount was $4,576,671; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,687,323.16).

0472-03-13, Change Order No. 17 in the amount of $34,243 with Miron Construction Company

for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - General Contract project (original contract amount was

$28,273,698; total contract amount with this amendment is $29,362,558). Abstain, Council member

Swore.

0473-03-13, Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $16,640 with Modern Piping, Inc. for the

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - Mechanical Contract project (original contract amount was


Swore.

0474-03-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $104,293 with Day Mechanical Systems, Inc.

for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors & Exterior Cladding - Mechanical project

(original contract amount was $4,481,800; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,961,572).

0475-03-13, Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $32,285 with Rohl Networks LP for the Joint

Communications Network Construction Group 2 EDA project #05-79-04926 project (original contract

amount was $2,366,436.69; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,679,990.65).

0476-03-13, Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $7,590.40 with Price Industrial Electric, Inc.

for the Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1 and 3, Traffic Signal

Interconnect Groups 1 and 2 project (original contract amount was $1,148,668; total contract amount

with this amendment is $1,601,809.26).

0477-03-13, Agreement for Mural Restoration Services for the south wall of the Council

Chambers with FACL, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $87,940.

0478-03-13, Public Works Department – Engineering Division change in scope to Public Spaces

Furnishings for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex from Phelan’s Interiors in the amount of

$222.25 (original purchase amount was $166,175.97; total purchase amount is $200,432.64).

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0479-03-13, Public Works Department – Engineering Division change in scope to Public Spaces

Furnishings for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex from M. Hanson & Company, Inc. deducting the

amount of $7,087.14 (original purchase amount was $48,968.95; total purchase amount is $55,100.78).

0480-03-13, Contract for Avaya Network Equipment and Maintenance with Pomeroy IT

Solutions for the Information Technology Department for an amount not to exceed $306,111.46.

0481-03-13, agreement with VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC to manage, operate and provide

marketing services for the US Cellular Center Arena in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention

Complex Hotel project.

0482-03-13, Contract for Street Materials – Concrete Products with Metro Ready Mix, LC for the


0483-03-13, Contract for Street Materials – Concrete Products with Croell Redi Mix, Inc. for the


0484-03-13, Contract for Street Materials – Quarry Products with Crawford Quarry Company,

Inc. for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $65,000.

0485-03-13, Contract for Street Materials – Quarry Products with Wendling Quarries, Inc. for the


0486-03-13, Contract for Street Materials – Quarry Products with Moyna Materials for the Public

Works Department for an amount not to exceed $65,000.

0487-03-13, Contract for On Call Pavement Repair Services with Eggleston Concrete

Contractors for the Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed $70,000.

0488-03-13, Contract for Installation of Plant Material with Midwest Lawn & Landscape for the

Public Works Department - Streets Operations for an amount not to exceed $67,985.70.

0489-03-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2013 John Deere 4520 Compact Utility

Tractor from P&K Midwest, Inc. for use by Parks Department – Tuma Park for the amount of

$29,632.34.

0490-03-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $24,053 and accepting a Warranty Deed for

right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Swishport Farms, Inc. and

execution of Tenant Purchase Agreement for $1,103 from Brian Faltis for land located at 2800 76th

Avenue SW in connection with the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to East of

the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project.

0491-03-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $685 and accepting a Warranty Deed for

right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Joel D. Ellickson and Jennifer

L. Ellickson for land located at 2339 29th Street SW in connection with the 29th Street SW from Wilson

Avenue to Van Buren Drive Sidewalk project.

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0492-03-13, Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for

an amount not to exceed $106,980 for design and construction document services in connection with

the McCloud Place NE over McCloud Run Bridge Replacement project.

0493-03-13, rescinding Resolution No. 0224-02-13 that awarded the Cedar Rapids Convention

Complex Staging & Setup Logistics Services contract to Graebel Commercial Services in connection

with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Project.

0494-03-13, Contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Staging & Setup Logistics

Services to Dynamic Furniture Services dba FF&E Solutions for the Public Works Department –

Engineering Division in the amount of $202,000.

0495-03-13, Amendment No. 12 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ryan Companies

US for an increased amount not to exceed $287,213 for construction management services in

connection with the Select City-Owned Flood Damaged Building Facilities project (original contract

amount was $5,093,166; total contract amount with this amendment is $6,250,456) (FLOOD).

0496-03-13, Change Order No. 3 deducting the amount of $24,803 with Miron Construction

Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project (original contract amount was

$13,591,254; total contract amount with this amendment is $13,685,515) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council

member Swore.


Midwest, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project - General Contractor project (original contract



Contractors, LLC for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project - Fire Suppression, Plumbing & HVAC Bid

Bundle project (original contract amount was $3,676,000; total contract amount with this amendment is

$3,798,634.28) (FLOOD).

0499-03-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $29,125.95 with Hawkeye Electric Company

for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project - Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic Safety &

Security project (original contract amount was $3,093,185; total contract amount with this amendment

is $3,187,195.11) (FLOOD).

0500-03-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of four SEFAC mobile lifts and four jack stands

from SEFAC, Inc. for use in the new Cedar Rapids Transit Bus Garage in the amount of $29,000.

(FLOOD).

0501-03-13, Application Agreement and Customer Authorization with Mid-American Energy for

an estimated cost of $306,568.51 for a new and larger natural gas service line to be installed at the

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Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF). This work is being completed in association with the Cedar

Rapids WPCF Flood Wall Protection project (FLOOD).

0502-03-13, Contract for City Services Center Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)

Packages with M. Hanson & Company, Inc. for Packages 4 and 6 for an amount not to exceed

$38,025.36 (FLOOD).


Packages with Storey Kenworthy for Packages 5 and 7 for an amount not to exceed $66,972.33

(FLOOD).


Packages with Triplett Interior Solutions for Packages 1 and 10 for an amount not to exceed

$299,520.80 (FLOOD).


Packages with Welter Storage Equipment for Packages 2, 3 and 9 for an amount not to exceed

$58,251 (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the Ground Transportation Center Renovation project (estimated cost is

$9,435,000). (Doug Carper)

Alacran Contracting, Rockford, IL *$8,150,000 Woodruff Construction, Fort Dodge, IA $9,097,000 Miron Construction, Iowa City, IA $9,204,800 Kleiman Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $9,230,337 Portzen Construction, Inc., Dubuque, IA $9,369,000 Tricon Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $9,420,000 *Errors in Bid Bond

Report on bids for the Williams Boulevard SW (U.S. Bus. 151/IA 922) at Wiley Boulevard SW

and Edgewood Road SW Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $590,000). (Doug

Wilson)

Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $532,065.90 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $547,115.29 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $557,002.55 Tschiggfrie Excavating, Co., Dubuque, IA *$572,340.03 Zinser Grading & Excavating, LLC, Walford, IA $593,608.70 Barney & Company, North Liberty, IA **$4,122,273.66

*Addition error found in bid **No Bid Bond – Unresponsive Bid/Multiplication/Addition errors found in bid

0506-03-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $532,065.90 plus incentive up to

$8,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the Williams Boulevard SW (U.S. Bus.

151/IA 922) at Wiley Boulevard SW and Edgewood Road SW Intersection Improvements project.

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Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection

Project, Phase 1 – Pump Station and Sewer Modifications project (estimated cost is $12,000,000).

(Steve Hershner)

Building Crafts, Inc., Wilder, KY $10,121,121 Williams Bros. Construction, Inc., Peoria, IL $10,250,000 Joseph J. Henderson & Son , Inc., Gurnee, IL $10,644,100

Story Construction Co., Ames, IA $11,143,000 Rice Lake Construction Group, Deerwood, MN $11,410,600 John T. Jones Construction Co., Fargo, ND $11,435,000 Tricon General Construction, Dubuque, IA $11,880,000 Goodwin Bros. Construction Co., Crystal City, MO $11,948,000


insurance to Building Crafts, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall

Protection Project, Phase 1 – Pump Station and Sewer Modifications project (FLOOD).

Discussion regarding Item Number 37: Sven Leff and Joe O’Hern

Council member Poe moved to adopt the Resolution approving the selection of the Ellis Park

Maintenance Shop site recommended by the NW Recreation Center Site Selection Task Force as the

location to rebuild the former Time Check Recreation Center; seconded by Council member

Karr. Discussion was held. Council member Gulick moved to amend Council member Poe’s motion

so that, as amended, the Resolution would state that the Harrison Elementary School site is the

approved location to build the NW Recreation Center; Council member Swore seconded Council

member Gulick’s motion. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Olson, Shey, Shields and Swore. Nays,

Council members Karr, Poe, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.

0508-03-13, approving, as amended, the selection of the Harrison Elementary School site as

the location to rebuild the former Time Check Recreation Center. Nays, Council members Karr and

Poe.


0509-03-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Geonetric/Agile

Ventures, LLC for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 415 12th Avenue SE (former

Iowa Steel site) (FLOOD).


0510-03-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Cargill, Inc. for future

disposition of ten City-owned properties adjacent to the Cargill facility at 1710 16th Street SE (FLOOD).


0511-03-13, authorizing negotiation of Development Agreements for disposition and

redevelopment of City-owned properties with Tom & Beth DeBoom for property at 1301 3rd Street SE,

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with New Leaf Historic Properties for property at 213 13th Avenue SE and with Acme Electric Co. for

property at 1018 2nd Street SE (FLOOD).

Ordinance No. 019-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water

Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was presented and read the second

time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded

by Council member Gulick. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,



suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member

Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and

Mayor Corbett.


Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was presented and read

the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded






Mayor Corbett.

Ordinance No. 021-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid

Waste, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was presented and read the second







Mayor Corbett.


City Manager communications were heard.

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City Council communications were heard.

Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes, Council


City Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m. to meet Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


Nay, Council member Karr Nay, Council member Poe Nay, Council member Vernon Nay, Mayor Corbett Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Swore

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April 9, 2013, 12:00 noon



Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were Acting City Manager

Casey Drew and City Attorney Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Tim Pridegon.



unless noted.


construction of the 1st Avenue East from the Cottage Grove Place Entrance to Thompson Drive

SE Sidewalk Extension project. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0512-04-13, adoption of the Resolution of Necessity, without amendment, for the

construction of the 1st Avenue East from the Cottage Grove Place Entrance to Thompson Drive

SE Sidewalk Extension project.

A public hearing was held on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended

and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Urban Renewal Area. No comments or


0513-04-13, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Urban

Renewal Plan for the Central Urban Renewal Area.

A public hearing was held on the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and

Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area. No


0514-04-13, approving Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal

Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area.

A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance relating to collection of tax increment

within the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Consolidated Technology

Park Urban Renewal Area. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance relating to collection of tax increment

within the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Consolidated Technology

Park Urban Renewal Area, was presented and read the first time.

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considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes,


A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance relating to collection of tax increment

within the proposed Westdale Urban Renewal Area. One objection was heard. No written

comments or objections were filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance relating to collection of tax increment

within the proposed Westdale Urban Renewal Area, was presented and read the first time.





A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 827 Shaver Road

NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as

requested by Noleshawk Investments, LLC. One comment was heard. No written comments or



827 Shaver Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial

Zone District as requested by Noleshawk Investments, LLC, was presented and read the first

time.



for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council


A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 902 17th Street

NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by

Mount Mercy University, Terex USA, LLC and Alliant Energy. No comments or objections were

heard or filed.


902 17th Street NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as

requested by Mount Mercy University, Terex USA, LLC and Alliant Energy, was presented and


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Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain,


A public hearing was held to consider adoption of an Annual Action Plan for the

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership

Program for the program year July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014. One objection was heard. No

written comments or objections were filed. Council member Gulick recused himself from any

discussion on this item. Inadvertently a motion to approve an item not on the agenda was

passed. A resolution taking action on this item will be placed on a future agenda.

A public hearing was held to consider amending the franchise granted to Interstate

Power and Light Company (Alliant) by increasing the franchise fee from 1% to 2%. No


Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending the franchise granted to

Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant) by increasing the franchise fee from 1% to 2%,






A public hearing was held to consider amending the franchise granted to MidAmerican

Energy Company by increasing the franchise fee from 1% to 2%. No comments or objections


Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending the franchise granted to

MidAmerican Energy Company by increasing the franchise fee from 1% to 2%, was presented

and read the first time.



for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council


A public hearing was held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed

$8,500,000 General Obligation Bonds (ECP) – FY13 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects. No

comments or objections were heard. One written comment was filed.

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0515-04-13, instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to

Exceed $8,500,000 General Obligation Bonds (ECP).


$2,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (ECP/UR) (PCI Project) – FY13

GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects. No comments or objections were heard. One written

comment was filed.


Exceed $2,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (ECP/UR).


$1,500,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (ECP/UR) (Amphitheater &

Parking Project) – FY13 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects. No comments or objections were

heard. One written comment was filed.




$6,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (ECP/UR) (Westdale Mall

Project) – FY13 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects. One objection was heard. One written

comment was filed.




$5,500,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds – FY13 Sewer Revenue Bonds for Budgeted Projects. No



Exceed $5,500,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds.


$7,500,000 Water Revenue Bonds – FY13 Water Revenue Bonds for Budgeted Projects. No



Exceed $7,500,000 Water Revenue Bonds.


Council member Karr moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member

Vernon. Acting City Manager Drew requested that Item Number 35 (Resolution denying

MediaQuest relief from Resolution No. 0164-02-13, temporary moratorium on billboard and

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digital signs, for a permit to change the sign located at 215 Collins Road SE) be removed from

the agenda at the request of the petitioner. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe,

Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended. Council member Vernon moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council

member Karr. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon

and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.



a. April 23, 2013 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 4,816 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley adjacent to the northwesterly right-of-way line of 10th Avenue SW and between 2nd Street and 3rd Street SW as requested by Linn County, Iowa;

b. April 23, 2013 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property described as 26 non-conforming vacant lots;

c. April 23, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1854 42nd Street NE and 4242 Center Point Road NE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by R W Rinderknecht;

d. April 23, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 112 31st Street NE from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Mark Bolton.


hearing date for April 23, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the

Water Division Interior Lighting Upgrade project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on May 1, 2013



hearing date for April 23, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the

Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #4 - 2013 project and authorizing the

City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on May

1, 2013 (estimated cost is $930,000) (FLOOD).


a. Blue Toad, 86 16th Avenue SW; b. Hacienda Las Glorias, 715 1st Avenue SW; c. Hacienda Las Glorias II, 4317 Center Point Road NE; d. Hy-Vee #7 Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Road NE; e. R G Books, 3611 1st Avenue SE; f. Regis Middle School, 735 Prairie Drive NE (5-day permit for an event on April 12,

2013).

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0524-04-13, re-appointing John Albert (effective through June 30, 2016), Timothy

Charles (effective through June 30, 2016) and Richard Cooley (effective through June 30, 2016)

to the Cedar Rapids Medical Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission.

0525-04-13, approving the special event application for Benz Beerfest event on 7th

Avenue SE between 5th and 6th Streets on May 11, 2013 (includes street closure).

0526-04-13, approving the special event application for Hy-Vee IronKids Cedar Rapids

events at Cherry Hill Aquatic Center and Park on July 27, 2013 (includes street closure).



– 30 properties.

0529-04-13, accepting the water system improvements installed in Westwind Creek

7th Addition and approving the Maintenance Bond submitted by Pirc-Tobin Construction Inc. in


0530-04-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Exterior Envelope

project and authorizing issuance of partial final payment in the amount of $177,461.33 to Miron

Construction Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $4,465,626; final contract amount is

$4,732,302).

0531-04-13, accepting City Services Center – Bid Package 1 – Phase 1 Abatement and

Demolition project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $18,695.80 to

D.W. Zinser Company (original contract amount was $229,970; final contract amount is

$373,916) (FLOOD).

0532-04-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Cedar Ridge

Homes, Inc. for property at 1234 N Street SW participating in the third round of the Single

Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).

0533-04-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Cedar Ridge

Homes, Inc. for property at 718 2nd Street SW participating in the third round of the Single

Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).

0534-04-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for S&J Homes, LLC

for property at 822 12th Street NE participating in the third round of the Single Family New

Construction Program (FLOOD).

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0535-04-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for SJE, Ltd. for

property at 1634 8th Street NW participating in the third round of the Single Family New


0536-04-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Skogman

Construction Company of Iowa for property at 505 9th Street SW participating in the third round

of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.

0537-04-13, adopting the City of Cedar Rapids City Planning Commission (CPC) Work

Plan for 2013.

0538-04-13, adopting the City of Cedar Rapids Visual Arts Commission (VAC) Work

Plan for 2013.

0539-04-13, adopting the City of Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

Work Plan for 2013.

0540-04-13, granting Nesper Signs relief from Resolution No. 0164-02-13, temporary

moratorium on billboard and digital signs, for a permit to install digital gas price signs at the new

Hy-Vee Gas Store located at Wilson Avenue and Bowling Street SW.

0541-04-13, granting A-1 Signs relief from Resolution No. 0164-02-13, temporary

moratorium on billboard and digital signs, for a permit to change the sign located at 5055

Rockwell Drive NE.

0542-04-13, granting MediaQuest relief from Resolution No. 0164-02-13, temporary

moratorium on billboard and digital signs, for a permit to change the sign located at the Casey’s

store located at 501 6th Street SW.

0543-04-13, denying the Veterans Memorial Commission relief from Resolution No.

0164-02-13, temporary moratorium on billboard and digital signs, to replace a 6’x4’ message

board on the 2nd Avenue side of the Veterans Memorial Building.

0544-04-13, directing preparation of detailed plans and specifications, form of contract

and notice to bidders for the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to East

of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project.

0545-04-13, approving the Final Plat of Westwind Creek Seventh Addition for property

located on the north side of 33rd Avenue SW and west of 18th Street SW.




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0547-04-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Mowing Services with Berns

Brothers Mowing, Inc. for the Public Works Department for the total annual amount not to

exceed $35,000 (original contract amount was $25,000; renewal contract amount is $35,000).

0548-04-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract for the Subscriber Agreement for

Specialized Mobile Radio City-Wide Non-Public Safety Applications project for an amount not to


0549-04-13, amending purchase order to Express Employment Professionals for

temporary employment services in the Utilities Department Water Meter Reading Division for an

estimated amount of $9,548 for the period of March 11, 2013 to June 17, 2013.

0550-04-13, amending Resolution No. 1265-08-12 to increase the FY2013 purchase

amount from Hewlett- Packard Company for HP equipment for a total annual amount not to

exceed $750,000 (original contract amount was $500,000; total amount with this amendment is

$750,000).

0551-04-13, amending Resolution No. 1394-10-12 to increase the purchase amount

from the City of Marion for fiber and lease of space for a total amount not to exceed $400,000

(original contract amount was $380,000; total amount with this amendment is $400,000).

0552-04-13, Change Order No. 17 in the amount of $9,078.98 with Metro Pavers, Inc.

for the Edgewood Road SW from South of CRANDIC Railroad to 37th Avenue SW Intersection

project (original contract amount was $5,941,784.21; total contract amount with this amendment

is $6,125,973.02).


Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - General project (original contract



0554-04-13, Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $223,402 with Modern Piping, Inc.

for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Mechanical project (original contract amount was

$10,917,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $11,937,398). Abstain, Council

member Swore.

0555-04-13, Change Order No. 14 deducting the amount of $26,403 with Paulson

Electric Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - Electrical project (original


0556-04-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $21,504 and revising Milestone No. 5

substantial completion date to April 12, 2013, with Nelson Electric Company, Inc. for the Cedar

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Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding - Electrical project (original


0557-04-13, awarding project in the amount of $27,232 plus incentive up to $2,000 to

Trey Electric Corporation for the 1st Avenue East at 3rd Street SE Traffic Signal Modification

project (estimated cost is $22,000).

0558-04-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1,795 and accepting an Easement

for Sanitary Sewer and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Jennifer L. Kent

for land located at 4430 M Avenue NW in connection with the Rogers Road NW Sanitary Sewer



Deed for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Bret Sacora for

land located at 2337 29th Street SW in connection with the 29th Street SW from Wilson Avenue

to Van Buren Drive Sidewalk project.

0560-04-13, 28E Agreement with Linn County in the amount of $130,554.93 to

participate in the cost for construction of a retaining wall in connection with the Cottage Grove

Avenue from East of Indian Creek to East Post Road project.

0561-04-13, Agreement for Utility Relocation with MCC Iowa LLC (Mediacom) in an

amount estimated to be $9,720.75 in connection with the 8th Street SE Rehabilitation from 1st

Avenue to 3rd Avenue SE project.

0562-04-13, Agreement for Utility Relocation with Interstate Power and Light Company

(IPL) in an amount estimated to be $32,134.03 in connection with the 8th Street SE

Rehabilitation from 1st Avenue to 3rd Avenue SE project.

0563-04-13, purchase of traffic marking paint from Vogel Paint & Wax Co., Inc. to be

used for roadway markings for an amount not to exceed $74,150.

0564-04-13, three year contract with the Cedar Rapids Police Bargaining Union.

0565-04-13, three year contract with the Teamster Local 238 representing employees in

the Joint Communications division of the Police Department.

0566-04-13, purchase of builders risk insurance through Aon Risk Services Central, Inc.

for the Second Street Parking Ramp project for an amount not to exceed $26,659.

0567-04-13, Agreement for the purchase of Water System Pipe, Fittings and

Appurtenances with Schimberg Co. for the Utilities Department – Water Division for the total

annual amount not to exceed $792,798.72.

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0568-04-13, Agreement for the purchase of Water System Valves and Distribution

Materials with HD Supply Waterworks for the Utilities Department – Water Division for the total

annual amount not to exceed $443,102.73.

0569-04-13, Agreement for the purchase of Water System Couplings and Sleeves with

First Supply LLC for the Utilities Department – Water Division for the total annual amount not to

exceed $48,868.

0570-04-13, Economic Development Fair-Play Agreement between the City of Marion,

Iowa and the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

0571-04-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew Contract for Landfill Services for Biosolids with

Millennium Waste Incorporated for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual


$150,000) (FLOOD).

0572-04-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew Contract for Landfill Services for Biosolids with

Waste Management – Prairie Hills RDF for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated

annual amount of $150,000 (original contract amount was $235,000; renewal contract amount is

$150,000) (FLOOD).

0573-04-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $9,097,000 plus incentive

up to $65,000, bond and insurance of Woodruff Construction, LLC for the Ground

Transportation Center Renovation project (estimated cost is $9,435,000) (FLOOD).

0574-04-13, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 1784 Mallory

Street SW to Colony Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. through the Residential Property

Disposition program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.

0575-04-13, Development Agreement with Scallon Custom Homes, L.L.C. for the

rehabilitation of City-owned property at 726 8th Street NW through the Residential Property

Disposition Program (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the B Avenue NE from 15th Street to the Northeast Sanitary Sewer

and Street Improvements project (estimated cost is $360,000). (Dave Wallace)

BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA *$266,858.84 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $274,740.25 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $277,818.30 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $323,296.25 Tschiggfrie Excavating, Inc., Dubuque, IA *$386,068.95

*Multiplication/Addition errors found in bid 0576-04-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $266,858.84 plus

incentive up to $12,000, bond and insurance of BWC Excavating, LC for the B Avenue NE from

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15th Street to the Northeast Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvements project. Abstain, Council

member Gulick.


0577-04-13, authorizing negotiation of Development Agreements for disposition and

redevelopment of City-owned property with KHB Redevelopment Group, LLC for property at 102

3rd Avenue SW, Rowell Hardware Development, LLC for property at 120 3rd Avenue SW,

Matthew 25 Ministry Hub for property at 207 3rd Avenue SW and Allan Development Company

for property at 222 3rd Avenue SW (FLOOD).


0578-04-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with New Bohemia

Station for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 1020 and 1028 3rd Street

SE (former Brosh site) (FLOOD). Council member Olson left the meeting at 2:40 p.m.


At 2:46 p.m. Council member Gulick moved to recess and reconvene in the Chambers

Conference Room to meet in closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 21.5(1)(c) and (i) (2013) to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel and also for the City Clerk’s annual

performance review; seconded by Council member Vernon. Council was polled. Ayes, Council

members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.

Council members Shey and Swore left the closed session at 3:08 p.m.

Council returned to open session and adjourned at 3:46 p.m. to meet Tuesday, April 23,

2013 at 4:00 p.m. Amy Stevenson, City Clerk

Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Swore

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April 23, 2013, 4:00 p.m.



Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney

Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Police Chaplain William Graham.


Mayor Corbett presented a Proclamation to CR Fire Captain Brent Smith; Local 11 Union

President Justin Jensen, CRFD and Laura Jackman, RN, BSN, University of Iowa Burn Treatment

Center declaring the month of May 2013 as Scald Injury Awareness Month.

Mayor Corbett and Council member Poe presented a Proclamation to Denise Eisley and Becca

Little, Linn County Public Health declaring the month of April 2013 as National Child Abuse Prevention

Month.

A presentation regarding Safe to Sleep – Linn County Safe Sleep Task Force was given by

Denise Eisley and Becca Little, Linn County Public Health.


noted.


construction of the 2013 Northeast Side School Routes Sidewalk Improvements project. One comment

was heard. Written comments were filed. No objections were heard or filed.

0579-04-13, adoption of the Resolution of Necessity, without amendment, for the construction of

2013 Northeast Side School Routes Sidewalk Improvements project.

A public hearing was held to consider proceeding with an approved capital improvement project

for the 76th Avenue SW from Kirkwood Boulevard to Interstate 380 Reconstruction project, and to

commence with the acquisition of agricultural property for this project. Objections were heard. One

comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.

0580-04-13, to continue an approved capital improvement project for the 76th Avenue SW from

Kirkwood Boulevard to Interstate 380 Reconstruction project, and to commence with the acquisition of

agricultural property for this project. Nays, Council members Karr, Poe and Vernon.

A public hearing was held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds

in and to the property described as a 4,816 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley

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adjacent to the northwesterly right-of-way line of 10th Avenue SW and between 2nd Street and 3rd Street

SW as requested by Linn County, Iowa. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the

property described as a 4,816 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley adjacent to the

northwesterly right-of-way line of 10th Avenue SW and between 2nd Street and 3rd Street SW as

requested by Linn County, Iowa, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be

filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action

at a later date; seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,

Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned

property described as 26 non-conforming vacant lots. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0581-04-13, to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property described as 26 non-

conforming vacant lots.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 1854 42nd Street NE and

4242 Center Point Road NE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community

Commercial Zone District as requested by R W Rinderknecht. One comment was heard. No written


Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1854

42nd Street NE and 4242 Center Point Road NE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-

2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by R W Rinderknecht, was presented and read

the first time.

Council member Swore moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be


at a later date; seconded by Council member Gulick. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,

Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, and Mayor Corbett. Nay, Council member Vernon.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 112 31st Street NE from

C-3, Regional Community Commercial Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District as

requested by Mark Bolton. No comments or objections were heard or filed.


31st Street NE from C-3, Regional Community Commercial Zone District to R-3, Single Family

Residence Zone District as requested by Mark Bolton, was presented and read the first time.



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estimated cost for the Water Division Interior Lighting Upgrade project (estimated cost is $131,400). No


0582-04-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Water

Division Interior Lighting Upgrade project.


estimated cost for the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #4 – 2013 project


0583-04-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Sanitary

Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #4 - 2013 project (FLOOD).


Council member Swore moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member Olson.

City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item Number 34 (Resolution authorizing a severance package

for regular and flood employees (except those funded by CDBG) whose jobs are eliminated in fiscal

year 2014) and Item Number 36bb (Resolution authorizing execution of Change Order No. 1 in the

amount of $41,562 with Miron Construction Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center –

Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction Project - General

Contractor project) be removed from the agenda and Item Number 36pp (Resolution authorizing

Development Agreement with AHNI Holdings for City-owned property at 1223 9th Street NW

participating in the third round of the Single Family New Construction Program) read “privately-owned”

property instead of City-owned property. Council member Poe requested that Item Number 36nn

(Adopting an Annual Action Plan for the CDBG Program and HOME Investment Partnership Program

for the program year July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved

to the Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,

Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended. Council member Vernon moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council member

Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor




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a. May 14, 2013 – to consider amending Chapter 63 of the Municipal Code, Offenses Against Public Safety, by adding Section 63.21 to prohibit the feeding of wildlife and waterfowl on public property in the city of Cedar Rapids;

b. May 14, 2013 – to consider the disposition of City-owned commercial property within the eligible 3rd Avenue SW Historic District at 100 3rd Avenue SW and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquisition and redevelopment of this property (FLOOD);

c. May 14, 2013 – to consider disposition of City-owned property bounded by 1st Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue SE (known as 1st Street Parkade) and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquisition and redevelopment of this property (FLOOD); Abstain, Mayor Corbett.

d. May 14, 2013 – to consider disposition of City-owned property bounded by 1st Street SW/NW, Interstate 380, 3rd Street SW, and 2nd Avenue SW (including alley right-of-way, portion of 2nd Street from 2nd Avenue SW to Interstate 380, and A Avenue NW to 2nd Street NW) and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquisition and redevelopment of this property (FLOOD);

e. May 14, 2013 – to consider the vacation of a portion of a 30-foot public storm sewer and drainage easement located at 5100 Edgewood Road NE as requested by The Fountains, LLC.

Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public hearing date

for May 14, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Noelridge Greenhouse

Reglaze Rebid project and authorizing the Interim Parks & Recreation Director, or designee, to receive

and open bids and publicly announce the results on May 22, 2013 (estimated cost is $215,000).


for May 14, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the E and F Avenue at 1st

Street NW and 1st Street NE Traffic Signal Improvements project and authorizing the City Engineer, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on May 15, 2013 (estimated cost

is $353,000).

Motion filing specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public hearing date for

May 14, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Demolition Services for

Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential Structures project and authorizing the Purchasing

Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on May 15, 2013



May 14, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Environmental

Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structure – Former Central Fire Facility

project and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly

announce the results on May 15, 2013 (estimated cost is $150,000) (FLOOD).

Motion assessing a $1,500 civil penalty for second violation of State Code regarding the sale of

cigarettes to minors against Casey’s General Store #2773, 3625 Edgewood Road SW.

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Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Beaver Creek Saloon, 1010 2nd Avenue SW; b. Benz Beverage Depot, 501 7th Avenue SE (5-day Beer Permit for an event in the street

on May 11, 2013); c. Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Road NE; d. Butterfly Café - 6th Street, 2727 6th Street SW; e. Cancun Mexican Restaurant, 365 33rd Avenue SW (new-formerly Happy Chef); f. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on

May 13-14 and May 30-31, 2013); g. Chuck’s, 4958 Johnson Avenue NW; h. Cork ‘N Fork Deli ‘N Grill, 2835 Mount Vernon Road SE; i. Double Inn, 629 Ellis Boulevard NW (outdoor service for an event on May 4-6, 2013); j. El Paraiso Bar & Grill, 2730 Edgewood Road SW (new-formerly Fieldhouse SW); k. Green Gable Inn, 1227 J Avenue NE; l. Happy Joe’s Pizza, 5070 Lindale Drive NE; m. Hawkeye Convenience Store -16th Avenue, 250 16th Avenue SW; n. Hazzard County Saloon, 329 2nd Avenue SE; o. Hometown Inn & Suites, 3315 Southgate Court SW; p. Hy-Vee #3 Club Room, 20 Wilson Avenue SW; q. Java Creek Café, 588 Boyson Road NE #112; r. JM O’Malley’s, 1502 H Avenue NE; s. Loyal Order of Moose #304, 1820 West Post Road SW; t. Red Baron Bar & Dance Club, 62 16th Avenue SW; u. Red Frog, 88 16th Avenue SW; v. Red Lion Lounge, 3970 Center Point Road NE; w. Rumors Bar & Grill, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on May 31-June 2

and June 14-16, 2013); x. Sip ‘N Stir, 1119 1st Avenue SE (outdoor service for an event on May 8-10, 2013); y. Smokin’ Joe’s Tobacco & Liquor Outlet #7, 904 1st Avenue NW; z. Tic Toc, 600 17th Street NE; aa. Walgreen’s #12393, 5750 C Avenue NE.


0585-04-13, approving payment of payroll. 0586-04-13, thanking Bridgett Cardenas, Shannon Holmquist and Ed Syrovy for serving on the

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program Resident Advisory Board.

0587-04-13, intent to assess for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs – 1 property.


0589-04-13, intent to assess for Utilities – Water Division delinquent municipal utility bills – 30

properties.

0590-04-13, levy assessment for Utilities – Water Division delinquent municipal utility bills – 11

properties.

0591-04-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Motor Control Center #5

Replacement project and authorizing issuance of final retainage payment in the amount of $74,672.19

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to Price Industrial Electric, Inc. (original contract amount was $2,232,260; final contract amount is

$2,127,541.44.).

0592-04-13, accepting Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 –

Audio & Visual Systems project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $43,522.32

to Sound Concepts, Inc. (original contract amount was $834,635.04; final contract amount is

$870,446.31) (FLOOD).

0593-04-13, accepting Amendment No. 3 for One Flood/Fire Damaged Commercial Structure

project with Kelly Demolition, LLC and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $1,845.85

to RACM Demolition Services (original contract amount was $37,487; final contract amount is $36,917)

(FLOOD).

0594-04-13, accepting the water system improvements installed in Ridgewood Meadows 10th

Addition, approving Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of

$21,650.

0595-04-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Johannes Brothers

Construction, Inc. for property at 917 F Avenue NW participating in the third round of the Single Family

New Construction Program (FLOOD).

0596-04-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Premiere Developers, Inc.

for property at 1226 N Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New Construction

Program (FLOOD).

0597-04-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Skogman Construction

Company of Iowa for property at 816 8th Street NW participating in the third round of the Single Family

New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.

0598-04-13, final reimbursement in the amount of $418.38 from the Union Pacific Railroad

Company for overpayment and finalizing total payments at $10,470.29 for surface repair of the railroad

crossing on I Avenue NW.



crossing on G Avenue NW.



crossing on 1st Street NW.


Company for overpayment and finalizing total payments at $14,160.15 for surface repair of railroad

crossing on 12th Avenue SE – 500 block.

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0602-04-13, declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to

reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified projects.

0603-04-13, directing the advertisement of the May 14, 2013, sale of $7,755,000 General

Obligation Bonds, Series 2013A; $1,905,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds,

Series 2013B; $25,855,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2013C;

0604-04-13, directing the advertisement of the May 14, 2013, sale of $5,200,000 Sewer

Revenue Bonds, Series 2013D; and $7,265,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2013E; and approving

electronic bidding procedure and the Official Statements.

0605-04-13, Preliminary Resolution for the construction of sidewalk improvements for the 18th

Street SW from 13th Avenue to 16th Avenue Improvements project.

0606-04-13, Preliminary Resolution for the construction of street and sidewalk improvements for

the 76th Avenue SW from East of Interstate 380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW Improvements.

0607-04-13, directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications, form of contract and notice to

bidders for the 1st Avenue East from the Cottage Grove Place Entrance to Thompson Drive SE

Sidewalk Extension project.

0608-04-13, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the C Avenue NE from

Revere Court NE / Huntington Ridge Road NE to Sheffield Drive NE Improvements project.

0609-04-13, establishing C Street SW from Highway 30 to the C Street entrance of Landfill Site

No. 1 as a temporary haul route for contractor placement of soil cover material as a part of the project

closing Landfill Site No. 1.

0610-04-13, establishing a “No Parking, Loading Zone” on the north side of 51st Street NE; “No

Parking, Standing, Stopping” zones on both sides of 51st Street; and “No Parking, Loading Zone” on the

west side of Hall Court NE to resolve a traffic congestion and safety concern for businesses along 51st

Street NE west of Council Street.

0611-04-13, establishing “No Parking Anytime” on the east side of C Street SW from 220 feet

south of Deborah Drive SW to Fruitland Boulevard SW. Abstain, Council member Gulick.

0612-04-13, authorizing the Joint Communications Agency to transfer used radio equipment to

public safety agencies.

0613-04-13, authorizing a pay increase effective January 1, 2013 for Amy Stevenson and

changing the City Clerk position to "unclassified."

0614-04-13, Amendment No. 11 to the Agreement for Convention Complex Hotel Hazardous

Material Abatement with Lindstrom Environmental, Inc. to reflect the additional cost for abatement of

latent hazardous material for an amount not to exceed $1,323 (original contract amount was $295,000;

total contract amount with this amendment is $665,477.27).

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0615-04-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Traffic Signal Equipment with Brown

Traffic Products, Inc. for the Traffic Engineering Division for the total annual amount not to exceed


0616-04-13, Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Beverage Concession Products for the Parks

& Recreation Department with Pepsi Americas for an amount not to exceed $84,800 (original contract


0617-04-13, Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Food Concession Products for the Parks &

Recreation Department with Myers-Cox Company for an annual amount not to exceed $140,000

(original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is $140,000).

0618-04-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Subscriber Agreement for Specialized Mobile Radio City-

Wide Non-Public Safety Applications project with Communications Engineering Company for the

purchase of Motorola radios for an amount not to exceed $17,174 (original contract amount was

$61,776; total contract amount with this amendment is $228,950).

0619-04-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Garbage Carts for the Solid Waste &

Recycling Division with Rehrig Pacific Company for a total annual amount not to exceed $43,200

(original contract amount was $1,460,800; renewal contract amount is $43,200).

0620-04-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract for City-wide purchase of office supplies

with OfficeMax, Inc. for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000. (original contract amount was

$226,000; renewal contract amount is $200,000).

0621-04-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for the purchase of Fiber Optic Equipment

with Champion Optical Network Engineering for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original

contract amount was $20,000; renewal contract amount is $100,000) (FLOOD).

0622-04-13, Amendment No. 11 to identify additional properties for Environmental Assessment

Services for Flood Damaged Structures project with Tetra Tech, Inc. (original contract amount was

$1,260,000; total contract with this amendment is $2,185,940) (FLOOD).

0623-04-13, Amendment No. 3 to Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for the

Former Animal Control Facility project with Active Thermal Concepts, Inc. to extend the term of the

contract and to reflect an increase in the scope of work for an amount not to exceed $12,213 (original

contract amount was $103,469; total contract amount with this amendment is $115,682) (FLOOD).

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0624-04-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Library Furniture and Shelving with Storey

Kenworthy to reflect the additional cost for the purchase of additional items for the Ladd West Side

Branch Library for an amount not to exceed $13,277.20 (original contract amount was $41,166.23; total


0625-04-13, Amendment No. 14 to the Disaster Recovery Housing Contract 08-DRH-008 with

the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) (original contract amount was $7,085,247; total

contract amount with this amendment is $36,553,271).

0626-04-13, Amendment No. 6 to the Standard Agreement with Alt Architecture and Research

Associates for an increased amount of $7,600 for architectural/engineering services in connection with

the Veterans Memorial Phase III project (original contract amount was $2,896,000; total contract

amount with this amendment if $4,085,123.17) (FLOOD).

0627-04-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Braun Intertec

Corporation specifying an increased amount not to exceed $13,628.50 for testing and special

inspection services in connection with the Cedar Rapids Public Library project (original contract amount

was $59,884.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $73,513) (FLOOD).

0628-04-13, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $64,498 with Rinderknecht Associates, Inc.

for the Veterans Memorial Phase II project (original contract amount was $4,687,000; total contract


0629-04-13, Change order No. 10 in the amount of $922 with Rinderknecht Associates, Inc. for

the Veterans Memorial Phase I project (original contract amount was $5,540,000; total contract amount

with this amendment is $6,179,740) (FLOOD).

0630-04-13, Change Order No. 6 (Final) deducting the amount of $36,734.47 with Dave Schmitt

Construction Company, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Gordon and Ford Avenues

NW project (original contract amount was $473,102.90; total contract amount with this amendment is

$547,061.79).

0631-04-13, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $8,330.10 plus an additional 10.5 working

days, with Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE

Improvements project (original contract amount was $2,177,865.85; total contract amount with this

amendment is $2,212,810.76).

0632-04-13, Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $52,182 with Price Industrial Electric, Inc.

for the Joint Communications Network Splicing And Testing – Groups 1 and 3, Traffic Signal



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0633-04-13, Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $13,332 with TSF Structures, Inc. for the

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Primary Steel Bid Package project (original contract amount was

$2,767,966; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,144,355).

0634-04-13, Change Order No. 19 in the amount of $72,852 with Miron Construction Company,

Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - General project (original contract amount was


Swore.


Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - Mechanical project (original contract amount was $10,917,000;

total contract amount with this amendment is $11,952,486). Abstain, Council member Swore.

0636-04-13, Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $31,744 with Paulson Electric Company,

Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - Electrical project (original contract amount was

$8,437,635; total contract amount with this amendment is $9,273,030).

0637-04-13, Change Order Nos. 4 and 5 for a total amount of $102,613 with Kleiman

Construction, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding -

General project (original contract amount was $9,717,221; total contract amount with this amendment is

$10,056,876).


for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding - Mechanical project

(original contract amount was $4,481,800; total contract amount with this amendement is $5,011,021).

0639-04-13, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $30,117 with Nelson Electric Company, Inc.

for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding - Electrical project

(original contract amount was $3,106,550; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,335,368).


0640-04-13, Change Order No. 7 (Final) deducting the amount of $105,006.36 plus an

additional 48 working days with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC for the Willow Creek Drive

SW to South of 60th Avenue SW and West of 26th Street SW Sanitary Sewer Extension project (original

contract amount was $1,112,562.75; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,091,521.49).

0641-04-13, Change Order No. 2 deducting the amount of $21,000 with Modern Piping, Inc. for

the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New

Building Construction Project - Mechanical & Plumbing project (original contract amount was


member Swore.

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0642-04-13, Change Order Nos. 6 and 7 for a total amount of $201,933 with Knutson

Construction Services Midwest, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project - General Contractor

project (original contract amount was $14,235,000; total contract amount with these amendments is

$15,119,701) (FLOOD).


Contractors, LLC for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project - Fire Suppression, Plumbing & HVAC


$3,865,557.55) (FLOOD).


for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project - Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic Safety &


is $3,193,885.24) (FLOOD).

0645-04-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $36,068.50 with Maxwell Construction, Inc.

for the 2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (original

contract amount was $2,791,496.24; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,827,564.74)

(FLOOD).

0646-04-13, Agreement for Utility Relocation with CenturyLink, Inc. for an estimated amount of

$14,643.15 in connection with the 8th Street SE Rehabilitation from 1st Avenue to 3rd Avenue SE project.


Drainage & Access and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Norman G. Turley and

Joan H. Turley from vacant land east of 18th Street SW, between 2321 and 2319 18th Street SW in

connection with the 18th Street SW Culvert Replacement project.

0648-04-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $28,434 plus incentive up to

$2,500, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the 15th Avenue SW (North of)

Between 4th Street and 6th Street, Sanitary Sewer Replacement project (estimated cost is $43,000)

(FLOOD).

0649-04-13, authorizing Cedar Rapids Police Department to pay quarterly invoices for using the

Iowa On-Line Warrants and Articles System.

0650-04-13, contract extension for the Methamphetamine Hot Spots Grant Program.

0651-04-13, Public Access Easement Agreement, Agreement for Private Sanitary Sewer Main

and Facilities and Agreement for Private Water Main Facilities for property at 5100 Edgewood Road NE

as requested by The Fountains, LLC.

0652-04-13, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 1317 J Street SW to

Matthew 25 Ministry Hub through the Residential Property Disposition Program (FLOOD).

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0653-04-13, Development Agreement with AHNI Holdings for privately-owned property at 1223

9th Street NW participating in the third round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).

Abstain, Council members Gulick and Olson.

0654-04-13, 28E Water Service Agreement with the City of Marion to provide water service to

“Residences At The Park Addition to Marion”.

0655-04-13, Utilities Department to make application for Clean Water SRF Water Resource

Restoration Sponsored project funding.

0656-04-13, Contract for Lagoon Ash Sand Storage with Mike McMurrin Trucking, Inc. for the

Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $199,800.

0657-04-13, Contract for Concrete Repairs to Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) Basin with Rice

Lake Construction Group for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $37,000.

0658-04-13, Contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Portable Sports Floor System with

Robbins Sports Surfaces for the Public Works Department – Engineering Division for an amount not to

exceed $85,000.

0659-04-13, Doubletree Management Services, LLC Agreement with DMX, Inc. to provide

programmed music services in public areas and telephone message on-hold services in connection

with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel project for a total amount not to exceed $5,000, to be

paid from the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Annual Operating Budget.

0660-04-13, Supplier Agreement between the City’s Convention Complex Manager, Doubletree

Management, LLC and Bottling Group, LLC for a term of seven years with the first annual payment of

$50,000.

0661-04-13, Purchase Order for installation of High Speed Internet Access for the Cedar Rapids

Convention Complex with AT&T in the amount of $93,817.66.

0662-04-13, Purchase Order for the purchase of uniforms for the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

with Cintas in the amount of $50,000.

0663-04-13, Information Technology Agreement for the purchase of ShoreTel Hardware &

Software with Sencommunications, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $100,000 (FLOOD).

0664-04-13, Agreement for Interior & Exterior Library Signage with Latimer Associates, Inc. dba

ASI Signage Innovations for the new downtown Library for an amount not to exceed $57,605.20

(FLOOD).

0665-04-13, Development Agreement with AHNI Holdings for City-owned property at 1223 9th

Street NW participating in the third round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).

Abstain, Council member Gulick.

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Report on bids for the Harrison Elementary School Sidewalks project (estimated cost is

$44,000). (Doug Wilson)

Ricklefs Excavating, LTD. , Anamosa, IA Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA Vieth Construction Corporation, Cedar Falls, IA Tschiggfrie Excavating CO., Dubuque, IA Garry Hill, Leon, IA Oel Construction Services, INC., Steam Boat Rock, IA

$37,033.00 $42,423.00 $43,116.20 $46,283.96 $51,314.40 $51,515.00 $76,068.00

Report on bids for the WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 1 – Civil/Structural

project (estimated cost is $861,000). (Bruce Jacobs)

WRH, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $1,319,000 Calacci Construction Co., Inc., Iowa City, IA $1,462,220

Kleiman Construction Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $1,972,322

0666-04-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,319,000; bond and insurance

of WRH, Inc. for the WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 1 – Civil/Structural project

(FLOOD).

Report on bids for the WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 2 –

Process/Mechanical project (estimated cost is $403,000). (Bruce Jacobs)

WRH, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $249,000 Modern Piping Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $390,900

0667-04-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $249,000, bond and insurance of

WRH, Inc. for the WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 2 – Process/Mechanical project

(FLOOD).

Report on bids for the WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 3 – Electrical/Controls

project (estimated cost is $246,000). (Bruce Jacobs)

ACME Electric Co., Cedar Rapids, IA $207,700 Price Industrial Electric, Hiawatha, IA $221,230

Gerard Electric, Inc., Iowa City, IA $223,645 Trey Electric Corp., Marion, IA $263,600


ACME Electric, Co. for the WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 3 – Electrical/Controls

project (FLOOD).

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Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection

Project, Phase 2 – Flood Wall and Earthen Berm project (estimated cost is $7,500,000). (Bruce Jacobs)

Tricon General Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA $5,820,000 Miron Construction Co., Inc., Neenah, WI $5,822,000 Kleiman Construction Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $5,921,562 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA $6,100,000 Carl A. Nelson & Company, Burlington, IA *$4,948,000

*withdrew bid

0669-04-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $5,820,000, bond and insurance

of Tricon General Construction for the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall

Protection Project, Phase 2 – Flood Wall and Earthen Berm project (FLOOD).

Ordinance No. 022-13, being an Ordinance relating to collection of tax increment within the

proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Consolidated Technology Park Urban

Renewal Area, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded

by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,





Mayor Corbett.

Ordinance No. 023-13, being an Ordinance relating to collection of tax increment within the

proposed Westdale Urban Renewal Area, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded






Mayor Corbett.

Ordinance No. 024-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 827

Shaver Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as

requested by Noleshawk Investments, LLC, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded



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Mayor Corbett.


17th Street NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested

by Mount Mercy University, Terex USA, LLC and Alliant Energy, was presented and read the second

time.

Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading and that it

be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for

passage at a later date; seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members

Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Gulick.

Ordinance No. 025-13, being an Ordinance amending the franchise granted to Interstate Power

and Light Company (Alliant) by increasing the franchise fee from 1% to 2%, was presented and read

the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded






Mayor Corbett.

Ordinance No. 026-13, being an Ordinance amending the franchise granted to MidAmerican

Energy Company by increasing the franchise fee from 1% to 2%, was presented and read the second







Mayor Corbett.

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Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, City

Administration, by repealing and establishing a new Section 6.22 regarding Cedar Rapids Ethics Rules

and Procedures, was presented and read the first time. Discussion was held.

Council member Olson moved to defer the vote on the first reading of the Ordinance amending

Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, City Administration, by repealing and establishing a new Section 6.22

regarding Cedar Rapids Ethics Rules and Procedures; seconded by Council member Vernon. Ayes,

Council members Olson, Poe and Vernon. Nays, Council members Gulick, Karr, Shey, Shields, Swore

and Mayor Corbett. MOTION FAILS.

Council member Gulick moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be


at a later date; seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Poe,

Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Nays, Council members Karr and Olson.




City Council adjourned at 6:22 p.m. to meet Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 6, 2013; 11:30 a.m.


101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey,

Shields and Swore. Also present were Acting City Manager Casey Drew and City Attorney

James Flitz. Absent, Mayor Corbett and Council members Olson and Vernon. Council member

Gulick chaired the meeting.

The following motion was approved with all Council members voting “Aye” unless noted.

Discussion: Jennifer Pratt

Motion setting a public hearing date for June 11, 2013 to consider a request for an

Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of a new truck training facility at the

southwest corner of 16th Avenue and Jacolyn Drive SW as requested by CRST.

Council member Poe moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes,

Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields and Swore.





May 14, 2013, 12:00 noon



Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey (left meeting at 2:55 p.m.), Shields, Swore and Vernon (left meeting at

2:34 p.m.). Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Council member Monica Vernon.



unless noted.


Offenses Against Public Safety, by adding Section 63.21 to prohibit the feeding of wildlife and

waterfowl on public property in the city of Cedar Rapids. Comments were heard. One objection

was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an, Ordinance amending Chapter 63 of the Municipal

Code, Offenses Against Public Safety, by adding Section 63.21 to prohibit the feeding of wildlife

and waterfowl on public property in the city of Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the first

time.

Council member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it

be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered

for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Shey. Approved, Ayes, Council


A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned commercial property

within the eligible 3rd Avenue SW Historic District at 100 3rd Avenue SW and inviting competitive

proposals from any persons interested in acquisition and redevelopment of this property

(FLOOD). No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Mayor Corbett temporarily relinquished the Chair to Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned property bounded by

1st Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue SE (known as 1st Street Parkade) and inviting competitive

proposals from any persons interested in acquisition and redevelopment of this property

(FLOOD). One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.

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Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon relinquished the Chair to Mayor Corbett who continued to

preside over the meeting.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned property bounded by

1st Street SW/NW, Interstate 380, 3rd Street SW, and 2nd Avenue SW (including alley right-of-

way, portion of 2nd Street from 2nd Avenue SW to Interstate 380, and A Avenue NW to 2nd Street

NW) and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquisition and

redevelopment of this property (FLOOD). One comment and one objection were heard. No


A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a portion of a 30-foot public storm

sewer and drainage easement located at 5100 Edgewood Road NE as requested by The

Fountains, LLC.


0670-05-13, vacating a portion of a 30-foot public storm sewer and drainage easement

located at 5100 Edgewood Road NE as requested by The Fountains, LLC.


contract and estimated cost for the Noelridge Greenhouse Reglaze Rebid project (estimated

cost is $215,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Noelridge Greenhouse Reglaze Rebid project.


contract and estimated cost for the E and F Avenue at 1st Street NW and 1st Street NE Traffic

Signal Improvements project (estimated cost is $353,000). No comments or objections were

heard or filed.

0672-05-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the E

and F Avenue at 1st Street NW and 1st Street NE Traffic Signal Improvements project.


estimated cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential

Structures project (estimated cost is $333,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential Structures project

(FLOOD).


estimated cost for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged

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Structure – Former Central Fire Facility project (estimated cost is $150,000). No comments or



Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structure – Former

Central Fire Facility project (FLOOD).



Vernon. Council member Shey requested that Item Number 41ww (Development Agreement

with Geonetric/Agile Ventures, LLC for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at

415 12th Avenue SE (former Iowa Steel site)) and Item Number 41aaaa (Contract with Fidelis

Screening Solutions to charge fees related to police staff time to be reimbursed based on

contract agreement for city of Cedar Rapids landlords) be moved from the consent agenda to

the regular agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,

Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.


member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,

Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.



a. May 28, 2013 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to eliminate the PUD-O, Planned Unit Development Overlay District and to create a PUD-1, Planned Unit Development Zone District and PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Zone District.

b. May 28, 2013 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from Office to Commercial and to consider a change of zone for property at the northwest corner of the intersection of 76th Avenue and C Street SW from A, Agriculture Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Kirkwood Community College.

c. May 28, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 2112 J Street SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District and R-3D, Two-Family Residence Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by Alan J. and Laura J. Fisher.

d. May 28, 2013 – to consider an Electric Line Easement Agreement with ITC Midwest LLC for property located on City-owned land at 7525 Bertram Road SE in connection with the Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection project.

e. May 28, 2013 – to consider an Electric Line Easement Agreement with ITC Midwest for property located on City-owned land at 7527 Bertram Road SE in connection with the Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection project.

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f. May 28, 2013 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property described as a commercial building and land located at 56 16th Avenue SW.

g. May 28, 2013 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the third round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).

h. May 28, 2013 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to make Delayed Deposit Service Uses a conditional use in the C-2, Community Commercial Zone District and requiring a distance separation of 1,000 feet between Delayed Deposit Service Uses and other certain protected uses.

i. May 28, 2013 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to create a new category for “Off-Premise Directional Signs”, to define all other off-premise signs as “Off-Premise Billboard Signs”, to establish new height and size requirements for billboard signs, and to establish a cap on the number of billboard signs in the community.

j. May 28, 2013 – to consider the disposition of five vacant City-owned properties within the Bohemian Commercial Historic District and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquisition and redevelopment of these properties (FLOOD).

k. May 28, 2013 – to consider the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Amendment.


hearing date for May 28, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the

Cedar River Trail Underpass of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Cedar

River Bridge project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids

and publicly announce the results on May 29, 2013 (estimated cost is $544,630) (FLOOD).


a. 3rd Street Saloon, 1202½ 3rd Street SE (transfer to McGrath Powersports, 4645 Center Point Road NE for an event on May 30-31, 2013);

b. Avacentre, 2121 Bowling Street SW; c. Big Discount Liquor, 5427 Center Point Road NE (new-formerly J & R Sales); d. Cedar Rapids Jaycees, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to Greene Square Park, 400

4th Avenue SE, for an event on May 24, 2013); e. Cedar Rapids Jaycees, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to Greene Square Park, 400

4th Avenue SE, for an event on May 31, 2013); f. Cedar River Landing, 301 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on May

26-27, 2013); g. Cedar River Landing, 301 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on June 7-

8, 2013); h. Checkers Tavern & Eatery, 3120 6th Street SW (outdoor service for an event on

May 26, 2013); i. Double Inn, 629 Ellis Boulevard NW; j. Doubletree By Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 1st Avenue NE

(new); k. Elmcrest Country Club, 1000 36th Street NE; l. Fraternal Order of Eagles #2272, 1735 11th Street NW;

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m. J.M. O’Malley’s, 1502 H Avenue NE (outdoor service for an event on June 20-30, 2013);

n. Miller Avenue Productions/Corridor Beerfest, 400 4th Avenue SE (5-day permit for an event at Greene Square Park on June 8, 2013);

o. ARAmark Educational Services/Mt. Mercy College, 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE; p. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1475, 367 Collins Road NE; q. Pei’s Mandarin, 3287 6th Street SW; r. Phong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant, 216 8th Street SE; s. Red Lobster #870, 163 Collins Road NE; t. Smokin’ Joe’s Tobacco and Liquor Outlet #6, 1404 1st Avenue NE; u. Time Out Lounge, 3230 16th Avenue SW (outdoor service for an event on May

18-19, 2013); v. Tobacco Outlet Plus #520, 124 Collins Road NE; w. VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids/US Cellular Center, 370 1st Avenue NE (new).




0678-05-13, approving the special event application for Houby Days Celebration in the

Czech Village area (includes road closures) on May 17-19, 2013.

0679-05-13, approving the special event application for Freedom Festival parade on

downtown city streets (includes road closures) on June 29, 2013.

0680-05-13, approving the special event application for Lifeguard Air Ambulance

lifeguard helicopter safety training event including helicopter landing on private property on May

28 and May 30, 2013 with a rain date of June 7, 2013.

0681-05-13, thanking John Schnipkoweit for serving as a member of the Corridor

Metropolitan Planning Organization.


– 29 properties.





0685-05-13, levy special assessments for delinquent snow removal charges – two

properties.

0686-05-13, accepting Willow Creek Drive SW to South of 60th Avenue SW and West of

26th Street SW Sanitary Sewer Extension project and authorizing issuance of final payment in

the amount of $54,576.07 to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC (original contract

amount was $1,112,462.75; final contract amount is $1,091,521.49).

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0687-05-13, accepting 6th St SW – Pavement Rehabilitation from Waconia Avenue to

66th Avenue SW project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $38,115.44

to Iowa Erosion Control, Inc. (original contract amount was $771,052.38; final contract amount

is $762,308.70).

0688-05-13, accepting Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package

2 – Orchestra Shell & Forestage Reflector project and authorizing issuance of final payment in

the amount of $23,175 to Wenger Corporation (original contract amount was $473,500; final

contract amount is $463,500) (FLOOD).


2 – Historic Architectural Lighting project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the

amount of $17,648.75 to St. Louis Antique Lighting Company, Inc. (original contract amount was

$347,650; final contract amount is $352,975) (FLOOD).

0690-05-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hazardous Materials

Abatement project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $33,273.86 to

Lindstrom Environmental, Inc. (original contract amount was $295,000; final contract amount is

$665,477.27);

0691-05-13, accepting Warranty Deed for C Street SW right-of-way for the consideration

of $1 and other consideration from Interstate Power and Light Company for property located on

the east side of C Street SW, north of Ely Road SW.

0692-05-13, accepting Warranty Deed for C Street SW right-of-way for the consideration

of $1 and other consideration from Iowa Land and Building Company for property located on the

east side of C Street SW, south of Ely Road SW.

0693-05-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Sattler Homes,

Inc. for property at 719 G Avenue NW. Abstain, Council member Olson.

0694-05-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Sattler Homes,

Inc. for property at 721 H Avenue NW. Abstain, Council member Olson.

0695-05-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Jim Sattler, Inc.

for property at 1121 J Avenue NW. Abstain, Council member Olson.


for property at 1005 10th Street NW. Abstain, Council member Olson.


for property at 717 O Avenue NW. Abstain, Council member Olson.

0698-05-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Johannes

Brothers Construction, Inc. for property at 1032 8th Street NW. Abstain, Council member Olson.

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0699-05-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Johannes

Brothers Construction, Inc. for property at 723 O Avenue NW. Abstain, Council member Olson.

0700-05-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Skogman

Construction Company of Iowa for property at 818 O Avenue NW. Abstain, Council member

Olson.

0701-05-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for V&B Enterprises,

L.C. for property at 1230 N Street SW. Abstain, Council member Olson.

0702-05-13, fixing value of lots for the construction of the 76th Avenue SW from East of

Interstate 380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW project.


cost and proposed preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of the 18th Street

SW from 13th Avenue to 16th Avenue SW Sidewalk Improvements project.

0704-05-13, directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications, form of contract and

notice to bidders for the 2013 Northeast Side School Routes Sidewalk Improvements project.


payment thereof for the C Avenue NE from Revere Court NE / Huntington Ridge Road NE to

Sheffield Drive NE Improvements project.

0706-05-13, rescinding Resolution No. 0807-08-10, which established “School Bus

Parking Only 8 – 9 AM and 3 – 4 PM School Days” on the north side of B Avenue NE from the

drive east of Polk Elementary School to a point 110 feet west of the drive, and establishing “Bus

Parking Only 7:30–8:30 AM and 2:00-3:00 PM, Monday – Friday” on the north side of B Avenue

NE from the drive east of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cedar Rapids Polk Unit to a point 110 feet

west of the drive.

0707-05-13, establishing “No Parking November thru March” on the west side of 29th

Street NW from the existing “No Parking” corner clearance sign about 40 feet north of Johnson

Avenue to a point approximately 90 feet north of Johnson Avenue to help improve a stated

neighborhood safety issue.

0708-05-13, establishing a “No Parking Anytime” zone on the northwesterly side of 21st

Avenue SW between A Street and C Street to resolve a Solid Waste concern related to service

and access in the Czech Village area.

0709-05-13, approving the Final Plat of Michel’s Second Addition located at 1940 and

2002 E Avenue NW.

0710-05-13, authorizing the land located along 8th Avenue SW, between the river and 1st

Street SW, informally known as Festival Park, be officially known as Sunner Memorial Park.

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0711-05-13, approving the Minor Preliminary Plat, Rosedale Meadows First Addition to

Linn County located east of Rosedale Road and north of Mt. Vernon Road SE as requested by

Ricky D. Machula.

0712-05-13, Agreements with Commerce Bank, Historic Preservation Partners, and

Barry-Foss Historic Fund 2011 Limited Partnership regarding state and federal historic tax

credits for rehabilitation of old federal courthouse/new city hall.

0713-05-13, appointing Sandra Fowler, Casey Drew, Dave Elgin, Jim Hoffman and Al

Varney to boards of managers for Courthouse II Developer, LLC and Courthouse II Parent,

LLC.

0714-05-13, amending the City’s purchasing rules to clarify the procurement process for

the purchase of goods and services.

0715-05-13, approving Fiscal Year 2014 Hotel Motel application allocations and primary

allocations in the amount of $3,047,306. Abstain, Council member Gulick.

0716-05-13, to commit the current and future fund balances of a new special revenue

fund - Police – Cedar Rapids Takes Aim at Guns (CR TAG).

0717-05-13, rescinding Resolution No. 0534-04-13 and authorizing execution of

corrective Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 822 12th Street NE to S & J

Homes, LLC (FLOOD).

0718-05-13, amending Resolution No. 0164-02-13, the Sign Moratorium adopted to

exempt certain digital display signs.

0719-05-13, adopting the Downtown Parklet project creating removable platforms to be

placed on streets downtown to create additional public space for cafes and other outdoor

functions.

0720-05-13, authorizing the abatement and demolition of one commercial parcel under

the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) (FLOOD).




0722-05-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Integration Services for the

Utilities Department with Control System Integrators, Inc. for an annual amount not to exceed


0723-05-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Professional IT Services for the

Information Technology Department with McGladrey for a total annual amount not to exceed

$100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000, renewal contract amount is $100,000).

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0724-05-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Convention Complex Arena Portable

Staging with StageRight Corporation to reflect the additional cost for guardrails and

hardclosures for an amount not to exceed $54,858.80 (original contract amount was


0725-05-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Fire Department Agreement for the purchase of

Turnout Gear with Sandry Fire Supply LLC for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000


0726-05-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for the Cedar Rapids Convention

Complex Staging and Setup Logistics Services with Dynamic Furniture Services dba FF&E

Solutions to reflect the additional cost for relocation of stored asset items for an amount not to

exceed $16,387.50 (original contract amount was $202,000; total contract amount with this


0727-05-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Ballistic Duty Vests for the

Police Department with Carpenter Uniform Company for an annual amount not to exceed

$80,000 (original contract amount was $18,150; renewal amount is $80,000).

0728-05-13, Amendment No. 5 to renew Agreement for Traffic Signal Pole Assemblies

with Valmont Industries, c/o Electrical Products for Traffic Engineering for the estimated annual


$125,000).

0729-05-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Real Estate Acquisition Legal

Services project with Simmons, Perrine, Moyer & Bergman, PLC to extend the term of the

contract and to expand and clarify the required Federal Provisions and the terms of the

Agreement for an amount not to exceed $76,962.64 (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member

Vernon.


Services project with Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC to extend the term of the contract and to

expand and clarify the required Federal Provisions and the terms of the Agreement for an

amount not to exceed $204,607.88 (FLOOD).


Services project with Bradley and Riley, PC to extend the term of the contract and to expand

and clarify the required Federal Provisions and the terms of the Agreement for an amount not to

exceed $117,903.68 (FLOOD).


Services project with Ackley, Kopecky & Kingery, LLP to extend the term of the contract and to

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expand and clarify the required Federal Provisions and the terms of the Agreement for an

amount not to exceed $149,524.26 (FLOOD).

0733-05-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth

Infrastructure and Environment, LLC (formerly dba Engineering Alliance, Inc.) specifying an

increased amount not to exceed $49,586 for additional design and construction administration

services in connection with the 6th Street SW from US Highway 30/151/218 to Ingleside Drive

SW Improvements project (original contract amount was $433,237; total contract amount with

this amendment is $605,742).

0734-05-13, Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Novak

Design Group, PLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $15,505 and authorization of

release of contingency in the amount of $8,500 for design and structural modifications to

accommodate the potential pedestrian walkway within the structure in connection with the

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp project (original contract amount was


0735-05-13, Amendment No. 13 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ryan

Companies US specifying an increased amount not to exceed $402,470 for construction

management services in connection with the Select City-Owned Flood Damaged Building

Facilities project (original contract amount was $5,093,166; total contract amount with this


0736-05-13, Amendment No. 15 to the Contract Agreement with the Iowa Economic

Development Authority (IEDA) reducing the grant award for an amount not to exceed

$19,106,404 for the voluntary property acquisition and demolition project funded under the

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) program (original contract amount was $94,474,137; total contract amount with this


0737-05-13, Amendment to Purchase Order No. 314343-01 in the amount of $22,417.70

with Daktronics, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Improvements project

(original amount was $497,200; total amount with this amendment is $520,991.33).


Services Midwest, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project – General Contractor project

(original contract amount was $14,235,000; total contract amount with the amendment is

$15,181,021) (FLOOD).


Company for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project – Electrical, Telecommunications,

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Electronic Safety & Security project (original contract amount was $3,093,185; total contract



Company, Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 –

General Contractor project (original contract amount was $6,466,900; total contract amount with

this amendment is $7,221,241) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.

0741-05-13, Change Order Nos. 11 and 12 for a total amount of $7,790 with Modern

Piping, Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery and Renovation – Bid Package 2 –

Mechanical & Plumbing project (original contract amount was $2,654,000; total contract amount

with this amendment is $2,799,694.07) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.

0742-05-13, Change Order Nos. 12 and 13 for a total amount of $4,011 with Nelson

Electric Company for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 -

Electrical project (original contract amount was $2,714,000; total contract amount with this

amendment is $2,908,974.22) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.

0743-05-13, Change Order Nos. 1 (Revised) and 2 (Revised) deducting the amount of

$17,367 with Miron Construction Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid

Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sidewalk and New Building Construction Project – General

Contractor project (original contract amount was $19,185,000; total contract amount with this

amendment is $19,226,562) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.

0744-05-13, Change Order Nos. 3 and 4 for a total amount of $33,225.62 with Secoa,

Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 – Theatrical

Rigging, Curtains, Pit Lifts & Platforms project (original contract amount was $1,263,000; total

contract amount with this amendment is $1,406,036.62) (FLOOD).

0745-05-13, Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $3,019 with Peterson Contractors,

Inc. for the East Post Road Over Indian Creek Bridge Replacement project (original contract



Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – General project (original contract




the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Mechanical project (original contract amount was


member Swore.

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Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Electrical project (original contract

was $8,437,635; total contract amount with this amendment is $9,285,127).

0749-05-13, Change Order No. 4 deducting the amount of $6,931 with Knutson

Construction Services, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp (and

Skywalk) project (original contract amount was $12,422,000; total contract amount with this


0750-05-13, Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $9,937 with Rinderknecht Associates,

Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase II project (original contract amount was $4,687,000; total

contract amount with this amendment is $5,084,417 ) (FLOOD).

0751-05-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $6,555 with Seedorff Masonry, Inc.

for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #3 – Masonry project (original contract

amount .was $490,650; total contract amount with this amendment is $497,205) (FLOOD)

0752-05-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,668 with Pearson Wall Systems,

Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #6 – Framing, Plaster, Paint, Partitions,

Fabric Panels and Ceiling project (original contract amount was $1,453,800; total contract


0753-05-13, Change Order No. 1 deducting the amount of $1,009 with Day Mechanical

Systems, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #12 - Mechanical, HVAC and

Plumbing project (original contract amount was $913,800; total contract amount with this


0754-05-13, Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for an

amount not to exceed $102,387 for construction testing and inspection services in connection

with the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue SE project (FLOOD).

0755-05-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1,830; a Tenant Purchase

Agreement in the amount of $1; and accepting a Warranty Deed for right-of-way and a

Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from James Woodland and Stacy Hart (a/k/a

Stacy Woodland) from land located at 2827 Wilson Avenue SW in connection with the 29th

Street SW from Wilson Avenue to Van Buren Drive Sidewalk project.

0756-05-13, Agreement in the amount of $148,234.03 with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

(CRANDIC) Railway Company for reconstruction at the CRANDIC railroad crossing at 6th Street

SW north of Hawkeye Downs Road in connection with the 6th Street SW from US Highway

30/151/218 to Ingleside Drive SW Improvements project.

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0757-05-13, Operating agreement with VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC to manage,

operate and provide marketing services for the Cedar Rapids Riverfront Amphitheater.

0758-05-13, Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for

construction phase Special Inspection and Testing Services associated with the Water Pollution

Control Facility Flood Wall and Return Sewer Station projects for an amount not to exceed

$259,868 (FLOOD).

0759-05-13, Water Plant Maintenance Division purchase of a 2013 Bobcat T750

Compact Track Loader from Clark Equipment Company, dba Bobcat, in the amount of

$61,859.85.


insurance of Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. for the Harrison School Sidewalks project (estimated cost

is $44,000).

0761-05-13, awarding project and issuing a Purchase Order in the amount of $30,358.70

to Dave Schmitt Construction Company for the Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Located in the

Parking Lot East of 1736 16th Avenue SW and North of 1740 16th Avenue SW project.

0762-05-13, awarding project in the amount of $39,736 plus incentive up to $2,000 to

Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for the 1st Avenue East of 3rd Street SE Traffic Signal and Lighting

Improvements project (estimated cost is $41,197).

0763-05-13, execution of four Homeland Security Grant Program Award Agreements by

the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division for the Cedar Rapids

Division of Iowa Task Force One.

0764-05-13, Special Warranty Deed with GRR-DTE, LLC for City-owned property at 415,

419, and 423 2nd Street SW and 116 5th Avenue SW, acquired through the City’s Voluntary

Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD).

0765-05-13, Development Agreement with Acme Electric Company, Inc. for disposition

and redevelopment of City-owned property 1018 2nd Street SE (FLOOD).

0766-05-13, Development Agreement with Little House LLC for disposition and

redevelopment of City-owned property at 1301 3rd Street SE (FLOOD).

0767-05-13, Historic Tax Credit Application for New Leaf Historic Properties for

rehabilitation of historic structure at 213 13th Avenue SE (FLOOD).

0768-05-13, Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreements with the Iowa Economic

Development Authority for Affordable Housing Network, Inc. for construction of four new single-

family homes and rehabilitation of the historic 12 unit Rose Apartments in the Wellington

Heights neighborhood. Abstain, Council members Gulick and Olson.

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0769-05-13, Development Agreement with Scherrman Leasing, LLC and Acme

Graphics, Incorporated for construction of a manufacturing facility at 320 49th Avenue Drive SW

(FLOOD).

0770-05-13, Brownfield/Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credits Program applications

submitted to the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IEDA).

0771-05-13, partial payment of retainage in the amount of $17,313.51 to Lindstrom

Environmental, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Hazardous Material Abatement project (original

contract amount was $19,020; total contract amount is $546,809) (FLOOD).

0772-05-13, approve funding to Diversity Focus in the amount of $40,000 in Fiscal Year

2013.

0773-05-13, purchase of National Flood Insurance Program coverage through Selective

Insurance Company of America for an amount not to exceed $87,287.

0774-05-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one Clark C40 with operator cab from

Big River Equipment in the amount of $37,938.

0775-05-13, Information Technology Agreement for EMC Avamar Enterprise Backup

Solution with Ahead LLC for an amount not to exceed $225,063.02.

0776-05-13, contract for Outdoor Benches and Receptacles with Tallgrass Business

Resources for the Public Works Department – Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed

$54,670.05.

0777-05-13, agreement for NetApp Primary & Secondary SAN Solutions for the

Information Technology Department with IP Pathways, LLC for an amount not to exceed

$284,286.83.

0778-05-13, Contract to Replace Anaerobic Processing Equipment with Modern Piping,

Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $79,400.

0779-05-13, Police Department purchase of Bomb Suits from Allen-Vanguard

Corporation in the amount of $215,570.

0780-05-13, Fleet Services purchase of three Ford Focus Sedans from Junge Center

Point for an amount not to exceed $49,353.

0781-05-13, Public Works Department – Engineering Division change in scope to Public

Spaces Furnishings for the Convention Complex from Phelan’s Interiors deducting the amount

of $15,275.16 (original amount was $166,175.97; total amount is $185,157.48).

0782-05-13, Utilities Department purchase of three Fire Service Meters from Ferguson

Waterworks in the amount of $38,855.

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0783-05-13, amending Resolution No. 1698-12-12 for an increase in Emulsion Polymer

Clarifloc CE-939 chemical purchases with Polydyne, Inc. from the original estimated annual

amount of $300,000 to $450,000 for the Water Pollution Control Facility.

0784-05-13, amending Resolution No. 1696-12-12 for an increase in Liquid Magnesium

Bisulfite 30% chemical purchases with Hydrite Chemical Company from the original estimated

annual amount of $160,000 to $320,000 for the Water Pollution Control Facility.

0785-05-13, Contract for Lagoon Ash Sand Hauling with Mike McMurrin Trucking, Inc.

for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $65,800.

0786-05-13, Public Works Department – Engineering Division change in scope to Public

Spaces Furnishings for the Convention Complex from M. Hanson & Company, Inc. deducting

the amount of $334.37 (original amount was $48,968.95; total amount is $54,766.41).

0787-05-13, amending Resolution No. 0853-06-12 for an increase of $40,000 in

removal, hauling and proper disposal of lime residual materials produced at the J Avenue Water

Treatment Plant with Lee Crawford Quarry Co. from the original estimated annual amount of

$270,000 to $310,000 for the Utilities Department – Water Operations.

0788-05-13, Doubletree Management Services, LLC to execute an agreement with

Audio Visual Services Group, Inc. to provide Audio Visual Services and High Speed Internet

Access/ Rigging Services/Power Supply Setup services in connection with the Cedar Rapids

Convention Complex Hotel project, for a revenue share of 40%.

0789-05-13, agreement for the purchase and installation of three Disc Dispensing

Systems for the Library with Public Information Kiosk, Inc. in the amount of $113,897.06

(FLOOD).

0790-05-13, Contract for Central Fire Station Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)

Packages with Triplett Interior Solutions for an amount not to exceed $60,060.26 (FLOOD).


Packages with Storey Kenworthy for an amount not to exceed $59,793.21 (FLOOD).


Packages with Phelan’s Interiors for an amount not to exceed $27,498.84 (FLOOD).

0793-05-13, Public Works Department – Engineering Division purchase of four sidewalk

extension systems (aka Parklets) and twelve planters from Bison Innovative Products in the

amount of $63,181.60.


to $1,000, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Edgewood

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Road SW from Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW Sidewalk Extension project (estimated

cost is $60,000).

0795-05-13, Information Technology Department purchase of VMware Software and

Maintenance from Insight Public Sector not to exceed $130,000.

0796-05-13, award performance of criminal background check services to Fidelis

Screening Solutions, LLC.

0797-05-13, establish a fee of $8.00 per criminal background check to be provided by

Fidelis Screening Solutions, LLC as required under Chapter 29 of the City of Cedar Rapids

Municipal code.

0798-05-13, Agreement for Use of Local Agency Roads as Detours with the Iowa

Department of Transportation, establishing a detour on City streets during the construction of

the Convention Complex skywalk bridge over Iowa 922 (1st Avenue).

0799-05-13, Utilities Department purchase of Neptune Data Collectors from Ferguson

Waterworks in the amount of $39,300.

0800-05-13, Development Agreement with Agile Ventures LLC and Geonetric,

Incorporated for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 415 12th Avenue SE

(former Iowa Steel site) (FLOOD). Mayor Corbett temporarily relinquished the Chair to Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.

0801-05-13, Contract with Fidelis Screening Solutions to charge fees related to police

staff time to be reimbursed based on contract agreement for city of Cedar Rapids landlords.

Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon relinquished the Chair to Mayor Corbett who continued to


Report on bids for the Water Pollution Control Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project

(estimated cost is $2,000,000). (Steve Hershner)

Solutionwerks, Inc., Cincinnati, OH $ 4,330,000

0802-05-13, rejecting bids for the Water Pollution Control Cryogenic Plant Upgrades

project. Council member Vernon was not present for this vote.

Report on bids for the Water Division Interior Lighting Upgrade project (estimated cost is

$131,400). (Steve Hershner)

Excel Energy Group, Russellville, AR $108,862* Hawkeye Electric, Hiawatha, IA $154,250 Nelson Electric, Cedar Rapids, IA $162,504 ESCO Electric, Marion, IA $244,333 *Bidding irregularity present

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insurance of Hawkeye Electric for the Water Division Interior Lighting Upgrade project. Council

member Vernon was not present for this vote.

Report on bids for the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repairs Lining Package #4 -

2013 project (estimated cost is $930,000). (Dave Wallace)

Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC, Hudson, IA $865,191.25 Insituform Technologies USA, LLC, Chesterfield, MO $933,201.60 SAK Construction, LLC, OFallon, MO $957,533.40


incentive up to $15,000, bond and insurance of Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC for the Sanitary

Sewers Quadrant Flood Repairs Lining Package #4 – 2013 project (FLOOD).

Report on bids for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013A; Taxable General Obligation

Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2013B; Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds,

Series 2013C; Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2013D; and Water Revenue Bonds, Series

2013E. (Michele Tamerius and Jon Burmeister, PFM)

0805-05-13, directing the sale of Not to Exceed $7,755,000 General Obligation Bonds,

Series 2013A.

0806-05-13, directing the sale of Not to Exceed $1,905,000 Taxable General Obligation

Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2013B.

0807-05-13, directing the sale of Not to Exceed $25,855,000 Taxable General Obligation

Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2013C.

0808-05-13, directing the sale of Not to Exceed $5,200,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds,

Series 2013D.

0809-05-13, directing the sale of $7,265,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2013E.

Discussion regarding Item Number 46: Seth Gunnerson and Michelle Allen, JLG

Architects

0810-05-13, adopting the Kingston Village Plan and incorporating the document into the

Neighborhood Planning Process of 2009.

Discussion regarding Item Number 47: Jennifer Pratt and Joe O’Hern

0811-05-13, Development Agreement with Westdale CR Ventures #1, LLC and Frew

Development Group, LLC for redevelopment of the former Westdale Mall site generally located

at 2500 Edgewood Road SW. Council members Shey and Vernon were not present for this

vote.


the property described as a 4,816 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley adjacent

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to the northwesterly right-of-way line of 10th Avenue SW and between 2nd Street and 3rd Street

SW as requested by Linn County, Iowa, was presented and read the second time. Council member Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;


Poe, Shields, Swore, and Mayor Corbett. Council members Shey and Vernon were not present

for this vote.



member Olson. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, and

Mayor Corbett. Council members Shey and Vernon were not present for this vote.

0812-05-13, authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 4,816 square-foot

parcel of right-of-way located in the alley adjacent to the northwesterly right-of-way line of 10th

Avenue SW and between 2nd Street and 3rd Street SW and executing a Quit Claim Deed as

requested by Linn County, Iowa. Council members Shey and Vernon were not present for this

vote.


1854 42nd Street NE and 4242 Center Point Road NE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone

District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by R W Rinderknecht., was

presented and read the second time. Council member Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;



for this vote.






112 31st Street NE from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to R-3, Single Family

Residence Zone District as requested by Mark Bolton, was presented and read the second time. Council member Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;



for this vote.

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City Administration, by repealing and establishing a new Section 6.22 regarding Cedar Rapids

Ethics Rules and Procedures, was presented and read the second time. Council member Swore moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;



for this vote.



member Swore. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore,

and Mayor Corbett. Council members Shey and Vernon were not present for this vote.



Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, and Mayor Corbett. Council

members Shey and Vernon were not present for this vote.

City Council adjourned at 3:20 p.m. to meet Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.


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May 28, 2013, 4:00 p.m.



Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Absent, Council member Gulick. Also

present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Clyde Bailey.


Mayor Corbett welcomed the delegation from Friendship City Tangshan, China and the

Mayor of Tangshan, China made brief remarks.

A presentation regarding an update on the Convention Complex/Arena, Hotel and

Parking Ramp was given by John Frew, Frew Development Group.


unless noted.

A public hearing was held to consider the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Amendment. No


0813-05-13, approving the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Amendment. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the

Zoning Ordinance, to eliminate the PUD-O, Planned Unit Development Overlay District and to

create a PUD-1, Planned Unit Development Zone District and PUD-2, Planned Unit

Development Zone District. One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were

filed.

Ordinance No. 031-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal

Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to eliminate the PUD-O, Planned Unit Development

Overlay District and to create a PUD-1, Planned Unit Development Zone District and

PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Zone District, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading;

seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson,

Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three

different days be suspended and the Ordinance be approved on its second and third

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readings; seconded by Council member Karr. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr,

Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. A public hearing was held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s

Comprehensive Plan from Office to Commercial and to consider a change of zone for property

at the northwest corner of the intersection of 76th Avenue and C Street SW from A, Agriculture

Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Kirkwood Community

College. No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Office to Commercial for property at the northwest corner of the intersection of 76th Avenue and

C Street SW as requested by Kirkwood Community College.

Ordinance No. ________, being an, Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at

the northwest corner of the intersection of 76th Avenue and C Street SW from A, Agriculture

Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Kirkwood Community

College, was presented and read the first time.





A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 2112 J Street SW

from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District and R-3D, Two-Family Residence Zone District

to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by Alan J. and Laura J. Fisher.


Ordinance No. ________, being an, Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at

2112 J Street SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District and R-3D, Two-Family

Residence Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by

Alan J. and Laura J. Fisher, was presented and read the first time.





A public hearing was held to consider an Electric Line Easement Agreement with ITC

Midwest LLC for property located on City-owned land at 7525 Bertram Road SE in connection

with the Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection project. No comments or


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0815-05-13, authorizing execution of an Electric Line Easement Agreement with ITC


with the Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection project.

A public hearing was held to consider an Electric Line Easement Agreement with ITC

Midwest LLC, for property located on City-owned land at 7527 Bertram Road SE in connection

with the Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection project. No comments or


0816-05-13, authorizing execution of an Electric Line Easement Agreement with ITC


with the Water Pollution Control Facility Flood Wall Protection project.


owned property described as a commercial building and land located at 56 16th Avenue SW. No


0817-05-13, authorizing the disposition of excess City-owned property described as a

commercial building and land located at 56 16th Avenue SW.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property

acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization

Area for the third round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). One

objection was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.


Zoning Ordinance, to make Delayed Deposit Service Uses a conditional use in the C-2,

Community Commercial Zone District and requiring a distance separation of 1,000 feet between

Delayed Deposit Service Uses and other certain protected uses. Comments were heard. No



Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to make Delayed Deposit Service Uses a conditional use in the C-

2, Community Commercial Zone District and requiring a distance separation of 1,000 feet

between Delayed Deposit Service Uses and other certain protected uses, was presented and

read the first time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and


considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes,


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Zoning Ordinance, to create a new category for “Off-Premise Directional Signs”, to define all

other off premise signs as “Off-Premise Billboard Signs”, to establish new height and size

requirements for billboard signs and to establish a cap on the number of billboard signs in the

community. No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to create a new category for “Off-Premise Directional Signs”, to

define all other off premise signs as “Off-Premise Billboard Signs”, to establish new height and

size requirements for billboard signs and to establish a cap on the number of billboard signs in

the community, was presented and read the first time.





A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of five vacant City-owned

properties within the Bohemian Commercial Historic District and inviting competitive proposals

from any persons interested in acquisition and redevelopment of these properties (FLOOD). No



contract and estimated cost for the Cedar River Trail Underpass of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa

City (CRANDIC) Railroad Cedar River Bridge project (estimated cost is $544,630). No



Cedar River Trail Underpass of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Cedar

River Bridge project (FLOOD).



Vernon. Council member Poe requested that Item Number 39 (Resolution authorizing

establishment of an adult crossing guard at the intersection of F Avenue and 13th Street NW for

Roosevelt Middle School and Harrison Elementary School and the removal of the adult crossing

guard at F Avenue and 10th Street NW for Harrison Elementary School) be moved from the

consent agenda to the regular agenda. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,

Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.

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member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and




a. June 11, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 633 A Avenue NW from RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Covenant Properties, LC.

b. June 11, 2013 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as an 18,811 square-foot parcel of right of way located northeasterly of and adjacent to the 33rd Avenue and 12th Street SW intersection as requested by Grant Wood Area Education Agency #10.


for June 11, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Repair of Water

Service Lines FY14 project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and

open the bids and publicly announce the results on June 19, 2013 (estimated cost is $255,000).


hearing date for June 11, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the

Ellis BLVD NW Trail Extension from the Boat Ramps to Edgewood Road project and authorizing

the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) to receive and open bids and publicly announce

the results on June 18, 2013 (estimated cost is $337,000).

Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract estimated cost, setting a public


Cedar River Amphitheater Trail Connection Between Amphitheater and Festival Grounds

project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly

announce the results on June 19, 2013 (estimated cost is $110,000).


hearing date for June 11, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 1st

Avenue East from the Cottage Grove Place Entrance to Thompson Drive SE Sidewalk

Extension project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and

publicly announce the results on June 12, 2013 (estimated cost is $73,000).



NW Quadrant, 2008 Flood, Sanitary Sewer Repairs, Phase 2, Bid Package 1 project and


results on June 26, 2013 (estimated cost is $1,435,000) (FLOOD).

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SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 2, Part 1 project and


results on June 19, 2013 (estimated cost is $700,000) (FLOOD).

Motion to approve the Tax Exemption Certificate for Series 2013A and the Continuing

Disclosure Certificate for Series 2013A.

0819-05-13, authorizing and providing for the issuance of $7,755,000 General Obligation

Bonds, Series 2013A and levying a tax to pay said bonds.

Motion to approve the Continuing Disclosure Certificate for Series 2013B.

0820-05-13, authorizing and providing for the issuance of $1,905,000 Taxable General

Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2013B and levying a tax to pay said bonds.

Motion to approve the Continuing Disclosure Certificate for Series 2013C.

0821-05-13, authorizing and providing for the issuance of $25,855,000 Taxable General

Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2013C and levying a tax to pay said bonds.

Motion to approve the Tax Exemption Certificate for Series 2013D and the Continuing

Disclosure Certificate for Series 2013D.

0822-05-13, authorizing and providing for the issuance of and securing the payment for

$5,200,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2013D, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa

and providing for a method of payment of the bonds.

Motion to approve the Tax Exemption Certificate for Series 2013E and the Continuing

Disclosure Certificate for Series 2013E.

0823-05-13, authorizing and providing for the issuance of and securing the payment for

$7,265,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2013E, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa and

providing for a method of payment of the bonds.


a. Casa Las Glorias, 2245 Blairs Ferry Road NE; b. Cedar Rapids Jaycees, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to Greene Square Park, 400

4th Avenue SE, for an event on June 7, 2013); c. Cedar Rapids Jaycees, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to Greene Square Park, 400

4th Avenue SE, for an event on June 14, 2013); d. Cedar Rapids Jaycees, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to Greene Square Park, 400

4th Avenue SE, for an event on June 21, 2013); e. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an

event on June 6-8, 2013); f. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an

event on June 10-11, 2013);

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g. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on June 14-15, 2013);

h. Club Basix, 3916 1st Avenue NE (outdoor service for an event on June 1-2, 2013); i. Club CO2, 616 2nd Avenue SE (outdoor service for an event on June 1-2, 2013); j. CVS Pharmacy #8526, 4116 Center Point Road NE; k. CVS Pharmacy #8532, 2711 Mount Vernon Road SE; l. Dublin City Pub, 415 1st Street SE; m. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW (outdoor

service for an event on June 15, 2013); n. Panchero’s Mexican Grill, 2315 Edgewood Road SW #210; o. Pizza Hut #4311, 223 Collins Road NE; p. Pizza Hut #4351, 1640 Edgewood Road SW; q. Red Robin America’s Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 4625 1st Avenue SE; r. Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on June 28-30, 2013); s. Time Out Lounge, 3230 16th Avenue SW; t. Tobacco Outlet Plus #560, 2846 Mount Vernon Road SE; u. Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for June 1, 2013 for alcohol service at the

Zin’s Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).



0826-05-13, thanking William Bogert for serving as a member of the Corridor

Metropolitan Planning Organization.

0827-05-13, approving the special event application for the Cedar Boat Club Annual July

3rd Fireworks Display in the Ellis Park area (includes road closures) on July 3, 2013.

0828-05-13, approving the special event application for the Freedom Festival event

“Sand in the City” on 11th Avenue SE between 3rd Street SE and the NewBo City Market

driveway (includes road closures) on June 21-22, 2013.

0829-05-13, setting a public hearing date for June 25, 2013 to consider the Resolution of

Necessity (Proposed) for the construction of the 18th Street SW from 13th Avenue to 16th Avenue

SW Sidewalk Improvements project.

0830-05-13, determining the necessity and setting dates of a public hearing for June 25,

2013 and consulting with affected taxing entities on the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the

Second Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Urban Renewal Area.

0831-05-13, determining the necessity and setting dates of a public hearing for June 25,

2013 and consulting with affected taxing entities on the proposed Amendment No. 4 to the


0832-05-13, authorizing a Firefighter to attend FBI Hazardous Devices School in

Huntsville, AL for a total amount of $6,876.25.

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– 30 properties.



0837-05-13, approving the final plat of Johannes First Addition located at 3570 Rogers

Road NW, east of O Avenue NW extension.

0838-05-13, approving the final plat of Hudson-Miller First Addition located at 4900

Blairs Ferry Road.

0839-05-13, approving the final plat of Stoney Point Twenty Fourth Addition located

north of 16th Avenue SW and east of Westridge Drive SW.

0840-05-13, accepting 1st St - 24th Ave - Haven Court SW Water Main Replacement

project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $17,761.89 to Dave Schmitt

Construction Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $427,475.60; final contract amount is

$355,237.75).

0841-05-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Primary Steel Bid Package

project and authorizing issuance of partial final payment in the amount of $78,275.57 to TSF

Structures, Inc. (original contract amount was $2,767,966; final contract amount is $3,131,023).

0842-05-13, approval of the Westdale Architectural and Urban Design Guidelines &

Standards as a part of the Development Agreement with Westdale CR Ventures #1, LLC and

Frew Development Group, LLC for redevelopment of the former Westdale Mall site generally

located at 2500 Edgewood Road SW.

0843-05-13, establishing “No Parking Anytime” on both sides of H Avenue NE between

Center Point Road and Oakland Road for the CEMAR Trail Phase 1 Pavement Marking and

Signage project.

0844-05-13, adopting preliminary plat and schedule, estimate of cost and proposed

preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of the 76th Avenue SW from East of

Interstate 380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW Improvements project.

0845-05-13, abandoning the Resolution of Necessity Proposed for the Prairie Drive NE

from 29th Street to Franklin Avenue Sidewalk Project.

0846-05-13, authorizing the use of $2,000,000 Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funding

for four flood risk reduction projects including Cottage Grove Parkway SE flood risk reduction

improvements and related storm sewer improvements, downtown amphitheater flood risk

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reduction structure and related work, Ellis Lane NW flood risk reduction improvements and

related storm sewer improvements and Vinton Ditch hydraulic improvements.

0847-05-13, adopting a policy for City participation in projects seeking funding through

the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program.


to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for two properties in connection with the HUD Community


0849-05-13, Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Speck &

Associates, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $19,450 and clarification of the

terms of the zero dollar Amendment No. 3 for planning services in connection with the Complete

Streets Planning Review project (original contract amount was $10,000; total contract amount

with this amendment is $52,450).

0850-05-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green,

Inc. for an amount not to exceed $43,500 for additional work on the 2011 WPCF Roof

Replacement project engineering services contract (original contract amount was $56,154; total



Hotel Carpet Material with Kamals, Inc. to adjust the estimated quantities in the original contract

with the final actual quantities provided for this project for an amount not to exceed $57,841.72


$439,097.84).

0852-05-13, Amendment No. 1 to Contract for Avaya Network Equipment and

Maintenance with Pomeroy IT Solutions for the Information Technology Department for an

amount not to exceed $551,116.48 (original contract amount was $306,111.46; total contract


0853-05-13, amending Resolution No. 0421-03-13 which authorized the purchase of the

asphalt storage tank to also include relocating piping and electrical connections on the asphalt

storage tank for the Public Works Department with Acterra Group, Inc. in the amount of

$10,237.23 (original contract amount was $79,995; total contract amount with this amendment

is $90,232.23) (FLOOD).

0854-05-13, Amendment No. 3 to renewal agreement for Uniform Apparel for the Police

Department with Carpenter Uniform Co. for a total annual amount not to exceed $75,000

(original contract amount was $155,000 for a two-year period; renewal contract amount is

$75,000 for a one-year period).

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0855-05-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Temporary Employment

Services for the Human Resources Department with Express Employment Professionals for a

total annual amount not to exceed $90,000 (original contract amount was $50,000, renewal

contract amount is $90,000).

0856-05-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stanley

Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $10,000 for additional engineering services in

connection with the West and Ranney Well Field Electrical Improvements project (original








0859-05-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,100.98 with Tricon General

Construction, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #2 – Interior Demo, Steel,

Concrete and Roofing project (original contract amount was $506,000; total contract amount

with this amendment is $517,100.98) (FLOOD).

0860-05-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $14,235.61 with Tricon General

Construction, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #4 – Carpentry, Door,

Hardware and Specialties project (original contract amount was $488,000; total contract amount




Cladding – Electrical project (original contract amount was $3,106,550; total contract amount



Services Midwest, Inc. for the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue – General Construction


$7,833,093).

0863-05-13, Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $4,000 with Horsfield Construction,

Inc. & Subsidiary for the 6th Street SW Corridor Improvements from Waconia Avenue to Prairie

Creek project (original contract amount was $5,364,048.14; total contract amount with this

amendment is $5,507,195.56).

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Services, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp (and Skywalk) project


$12,202,637).


Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Construction Group 1 project (original


0866-05-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $35,216.37 with Rathje Construction

Company for the E Avenue NW-Phase I Ellis Boulevard to 3rd Street, Storm Sewer, Water Main,

Sidewalk and Street Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,757,558; total

contract amount with this amendment is $3,762,834.50).


Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – General project (original contract



0868-05-13, Change Order No. 18 in the amount of $203,827 with Modern Piping, Inc.



member Swore.





Construction, Inc. for the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Streetscaping project


$969,523.41).


Services Midwest, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library - General Contractor project


$15,220,631) (FLOOD).


Inc. for the CR Transit Bus Garage project (original contract amount was $4,077,911; total


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Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project (original contract amount was

$13,591,254; total contract amount with this amendment is $13,716,143) (FLOOD). Abstain,


0874-05-13, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $157.26 with Borst Brothers

Construction, Inc. for the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1


$526,744) (FLOOD).

0875-05-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $65,512.67, plus an additional 3

working days and 2.5 closures days, with Maxwell Construction, Inc. for the 2nd Street SE From

9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (original contract amount

was $2,791,496.24; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,893,077.41) (FLOOD).

0876-05-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $41,926.19 with Northwest

Underwater Construction, LLC for the Main Interseptor from A Street SW to Prairie Creek

Sanitary Sewer Repair project (original contract amount was $352,400.24; total contract amount



Deed for right-of-way, an Easement for Access and a Temporary Grading Easement for

Construction from Bob Zimmerman Ford, Inc. for land located at 5221 Council Street NE in

connection with the 51st Street NE at Council Street NE Reconstruction project.

0878-05-13, Agreement for Fiber Optic Installation with Mercy Medical Center in the

amount of $20,881 in connection with the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE

Improvements and the Joint Communications Network projects.

0879-05-13, Professional Services Agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for an

amount not to exceed $89,787 for the WPC MACT Standards Compliance Project: Independent

Technical Review Services.

0880-05-13, Renewal of ESRI GIS Software Maintenance Agreement with

Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. in the amount of $56,961.23 (original contract

amount was $55,776.29; renewal contract amount is $56,961.23).

0881-05-13, accepting Warranty Deed from the Estate of Donald L. Novak for property

located at 9309 18th Street SW and purchased by the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission.

0882-05-13, payment to one additional non-profit special event held in Cedar Rapids

during fiscal year 2012 from the Special Event Public Safety Fund.

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0883-05-13, Sponsorship Agreement between the City’s Convention Complex Manager,

Doubletree Management, LLC, VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC and Papa John’s of Iowa for a

term of two years with the first annual payment of $20,000.


Doubletree Management, LLC, VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC and Collins Community Credit

Union for a term of two years with the first annual payment of $53,125.


Doubletree Management, LLC, VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC and University of Northern

Iowa for a term of two years with a first annual payment of $12,500.


Doubletree Management, LLC, VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC and UnityPoint Health - St.

Luke’s Hospital for a term of two and ½ years with a first annual payment of $7,290.


Doubletree Management, LLC, VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC and Alliant Energy for a term

of two years with a first annual payment of $12,500.

0888-05-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2014 Ford Utility Police Interceptor

AWD vehicle for use by the Cedar Rapids Police Department’s United States Marshal Service

Liaison, from Stivers Ford, for a total amount of $33,159.

0889-05-13, Contract for Police Department Exterior Panel Caulking project with

Technical Specialty Systems Corporation for Facilities Maintenance for an amount not to

exceed $64,276.

0890-05-13, Agreement for Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services project

with Kelly Demolition, LLC for Nuisance Structures and Structures at the Water Pollution Control

Facility for an amount not to exceed $34,400.

0891-05-13, Agreement for Housing Market Research for the Community Development

Department with Maxfield Research, Inc. for a total annual amount not to exceed $33,495.

0892-05-13, Development Agreement with New Leaf Historic Properties for disposition

and redevelopment of City-owned property at 213 13th Avenue SE (FLOOD).

0893-05-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Skogman

Construction Company of Iowa for property at 1110 E Avenue NW for City-owned property

participating in the third round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).

Abstain, Council member Olson.

0894-05-13, establishment of an adult crossing guard at the intersection of F Avenue

and 13th Street NW for Roosevelt Middle School and Harrison Elementary School and the

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removal of the adult crossing guard at F Avenue and 10th Street NW for Harrison Elementary

School Report on bids for the Noelridge Greenhouse Reglaze Rebid project (estimated cost is

$215,000). (Steve Krug)

Rough Brothers, Inc., Cincinnati, OH $533,370

0895-05-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $320,022 bond and

insurance of Rough Brothers, Inc. for the Noelridge Greenhouse Reglaze Rebid project.

Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood

Damaged Structure-Former Central Fire Facility project (estimated cost is $150,000). (John

Riggs)

DW Zinser Company, Walford, IA $53,400 Kelly Demolition, LLC, Mt. Vernon, IA $78,800


bond and insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Environmental Remediation and

Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structure-Former Central Fire Facility project (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and

Residential Structures project (estimated cost is $333,000). (John Riggs)

DW Zinser Company, Walford, IA $304,745 Kelly Demolition, LLC, Mt. Vernon, IA $321,090



Commercial and Residential Structures project (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the E and F Avenue at 1st Street NW and 1st Street NE Traffic Signal

Improvements project (estimated cost is $353,000). (Doug Wilson)

Price Industrial Electric, Inc., Hiawatha, IA $314,963

0898-05-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $314,963 plus

incentive up to $3,500, bond and insurance of Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for the E and F

Avenue at 1st Street NW and 1st Street NE Traffic Signal Improvements project.

Discussion regarding Item Number 51: Caleb Mason and Jennifer Pratt

0899-05-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with OPC Allan

Investments LLC for the disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 423 5th Street

NW (formerly E Avenue NW Fire Station) (FLOOD).

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Offenses Against Public Safety, by adding Section 63.21 to prohibit the feeding of wildlife and

waterfowl on public property in the city of Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the second


seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe,


Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days


member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,





City Council adjourned at 6:41 p.m. to meet Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


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June 11, 2013, 12:00 noon



Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff

Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Rick Gail.



unless noted.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 633 A Avenue

NW from RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone

District as requested by Covenant Properties, LC. No comments or objections were heard or

filed.


633 A Avenue NW from RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to C-3, Regional

Commercial Zone District as requested by Covenant Properties, LC, was presented and read

the first time.





A public hearing was held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and

grounds in and to the property described as an 18,811 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located

northeasterly of and adjacent to the 33rd Avenue and 12th Street SW intersection as requested

by Grant Wood Area Education Agency #10. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and

to the property described as an 18,811 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located northeasterly

of and adjacent to the 33rd Avenue and 12th Street SW intersection as requested by Grant Wood

Area Education Agency #10, was presented and read the first time.



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designation for construction of a new truck training facility at the southwest corner of 16th

Avenue and Jacolyn Drive SW as requested by CRST. No comments or objections were heard

or filed.

0900-06-13, authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of a

new truck training facility at the southwest corner of 16th Avenue and Jacolyn Drive SW as

requested by CRST. Abstain, Mayor Corbett.

Ordinance No. 033-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal

Code, Revitalization Areas, establishing the CRST Truck Training Urban Revitalization Area

designation at the southwest corner of 16th Avenue and Jacolyn Drive SW, was presented and


Council member Gulick moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading;

seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,

Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Abstain, Mayor Corbett. Council member Gulick moved that the rule requiring three readings on three

different days be suspended and the Ordinance be approved on its second and third

readings; seconded by Council member Karr. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Abstain, Mayor

Corbett. Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon relinquished the Chair to Mayor Corbett who continued to



contract and estimated cost for the Repair of Water Service Lines FY14 project (estimated cost

is $255,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Repair of Water Service Lines FY14 project.


contract and estimated cost for the Ellis Blvd. NW Trail Extension from the Boat Ramps to

Edgewood Road project (estimated cost is $337,000). No comments or objections were heard

or filed.

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Ellis Blvd. NW Trail Extension from the Boat Ramps to Edgewood Road project.

A public hearing was scheduled to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of

contract and estimated cost for the Cedar River Amphitheater Trail Connection Between

Amphitheater and Festival Grounds project (estimated cost is $110,000). The public hearing

was cancelled at the request of the Public Works Department and will be rescheduled at a later

date.


contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue East from the Cottage Grove Place Entrance to

Thompson Drive SE Sidewalk Extension project (estimated cost is $73,000). No comments or



1st Avenue East from the Cottage Grove Place Entrance to Thompson Drive SE Sidewalk

Extension project.


contract and estimated cost for the NW Quadrant, 2008 Flood, Sanitary Sewer Repairs, Phase

2, Bid Package 1 project (estimated cost is $1,435,000). No comments or objections were

heard or filed.


NW Quadrant, 2008 Flood, Sanitary Sewer Repairs, Phase 2, Bid Package 1 project (FLOOD).


contract and estimated cost for the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration,

Phase 2, Part 1 project (estimated cost is $700,000). No comments or objections were heard or

filed.


SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 2, Part 1 project (FLOOD).

Public comments were heard. Council member Vernon moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member

Swore. Council member Vernon requested that Item Number 18z (Motion approving the

beer/liquor/wine application of Smoke 'N' Pipe, 3221 1st Avenue SE) be moved from the consent

agenda to the regular agenda. Council member Swore requested that Item Number 23

(Resolution accepting the fair market value in the amount of $8,340 for the partial acquisition of

right-of-way and a temporary grading easement for construction from 200 76th Avenue SW,

owned by Jon S. Divishek, Donna Divishek, Richard J. Divishek, Robert J. Divishek and Pamela

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Divishek, in connection with the 76th Avenue SW from Kirkwood Boulevard to Interstate 380

Reconstruction project), Item Number 24 (Resolutions approving the special event applications

for the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Celebration of Freedom fireworks and entertainment

events in downtown Cedar Rapids on July 4 and New Bohemia Group New Bo Fest Half

Marathon on September 1) and Item Number 38 (Resolution amending Resolution No. 0164-02-

13 which adopted the temporary moratorium on billboard and digital display signs to allow signs

conforming to proposed ordinances) be moved from the consent agenda to the regular agenda.

Council member Poe requested that Item Number 39 (Resolution adopting the Neighborhood

Certification Process as a system to improve communications and increase accountability

between the City and neighborhood associations) be moved from the consent agenda to the

regular agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,



member Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,



Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. June 25, 2013 – to consider the vacation of a 9,929 square-foot sanitary sewer,

storm sewer, utility and drainage easement located at 4035 Mt. Vernon Road SE as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc.

b. June 25, 2013 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of structures on City-owned parcels located at 4519 C Avenue NE, 4523 C Avenue NE, 4524 C Avenue NE and 4530 C Avenue NE.

c. June 25, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 2925 Center Point Road NE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Primus Construction and Gregory S. and Donna M. Scharf.

d. June 25, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 521 3rd Avenue SW from C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Jody L. Keener.

e. June 25, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 3501 Ely Road SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Duane E. and Carol S. Kalous.

f. June 25, 2013 – to consider the disposition of three vacant City-owned properties on 2nd Avenue SW and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquisition and redevelopment of these properties (FLOOD).

g. June 25, 2013 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to establish criteria for new digital display signs and to establish display criteria for all digital display signs.

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hearing date for June 25, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 8th

Street SE Rehabilitation from 1st Avenue E to 3rd Avenue SE project and authorizing the City

Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on June 26,

2013 (estimated cost is $332,000).


hearing date for June 25, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 6th

Street SW Sidewalk and Ditch Improvements project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on June 26, 2013




Water Pollution Control Motor Control Center #2 Replacement project and authorizing the


July 10, 2013 (estimated cost is $1,350,000).



WPC Facility Administration Building HVAC Upgrades project and authorizing the Utilities

Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on July 10,

2013 (estimated cost is $1,200,000).



West Well Field Electrical Improvements project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on July 10, 2013


Motion assessing a $1,500 civil penalty for second violation of State Code regarding the

sale of cigarettes to minors against Sierra Foods, 3326 Center Point Road NE.

Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. 3rd Street Saloon, 1202 ½ 3rd Street SE (transfer to McGrath Powersports, 4645

Center Point Road NE, for an event on June 27-28, 2013); b. Bata’s Restaurant, 1006 3rd Street SE; c. Benz Beverage Depot, 501 7th Avenue SE; d. Casey’s General Store #2762, 20 Miller Avenue SW; e. Casey’s General Store #2763, 641 Edgewood Road NW; f. Casey’s General Store #2766, 380 33rd Avenue SW; g. Casey’s General Store #2772, 3349 Mount Vernon Road SE; h. Casey’s General Store #2773, 3625 Edgewood Road SW;

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i. Casey’s General Store #2787, 1661 32nd Street NE; j. Casey’s General Store #2850, 5655 C Street SW; k. Cedar Rapids Jaycees Charities, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to Greene Square

Park, 400 4th Avenue SE, for an event on July 5, 2013); l. Cedar Rapids Jaycees Charities, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to Greene Square

Park, 400 4th Avenue SE, for an event on June 28, 2013); m. Cedar River Landing, 310 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on July

4-7, 2013); n. Cedar River Landing, 310 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on June

21-22, 2013); o. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an

event on June 28-29, 2013); p. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an

event on June 21-23, 2013); q. Double Inn, 629 Ellis Boulevard NW (outdoor service for an event on June 22-24,

2013); r. Double Inn, 629 Ellis Boulevard NW (outdoor service for an event on June

29 - July 1, 2013); s. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW; t. New Shack Tavern, 2545 Old River Road SW; u. NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on June 29,

2013); v. Ristorante Bella, 221 2nd Avenue SE (new - formerly Cafe' Bella); w. Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on July 12-13, 2013); x. Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on July 26-27, 2013); y. Sag Wagon, 827 Shaver Road NE (new-formerly Tri-City Gutters); z. Walgreen’s #03875, 2821 1st Avenue SE; aa. Walgreen’s #05042, 3325 16th Avenue SW; bb. Wal-Mart #2716, 3601 29th Avenue SW; cc. Williams Boulevard Amoco, 2601 Williams Boulevard SW; dd. Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for June 15, 2013 for alcohol service at

the Zin’s Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).




0909-06-13, appointing Marcia Rogers (effective through June 30, 2016) and

reappointing Carroll Reasoner (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Airport Commission.

0910-06-13, appointing Robert Teig (effective through June 30, 2016) and reappointing

Amy Johnson Boyle (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Cedar Rapids Board of Ethics.

0911-06-13, appointing Sarah Coleman (effective through June 30, 2016) and

reappointing Richard Good (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Building/Fire Board of

Appeals.

0912-06-13, reappointing Robert Haney (effective through June 30, 2018) and

reappointing Robert Sadilek (effective through June 30, 2018) to the City Band Commission.

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0913-06-13, reappointing Elizabeth Hladky (effective through June 30, 2015) and

reappointing Linda Seger (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Local Option Sales Tax

Citizen Oversight Committee.

0914-06-13, reappointing Craig Seeley, Jr. (effective through June 30, 2016) to the

Cedar Rapids Stormwater Commission.

0915-06-13, appointing Judy Chesmore (no term expiration), Amanda Hansen (no term

expiration), Tiffany Robinson (no term expiration), and Shannon Wright (no term expiration) to

the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Resident Advisory Board.

0916-06-13, vote of thanks to Melanie O’Donnell for serving on the Cedar Rapids

Medical Self-Supported Municipal Improvement Commission.

0917-06-13, vote of thanks to Douglas Wagner for serving on the Local Option Sales

Tax Citizen Oversight Committee.

0918-06-13, proposing discontinuance of the Five Seasons Facilities Commission

pursuant to Municipal Code Section 6.17, setting a public hearing date for June 25, 2013 on the

proposal and directing that notice be published.

0919-06-13, setting a public hearing date for July 9, 2013 to consider the Resolution of

Necessity (Proposed) for the construction of the 76th Avenue SW from East of Interstate 380 to

Prairie Hawk Drive SW project.



– 30 properties.

0922-06-13, levy assessment for nuisance abatement charges – 2 properties.

0923-06-13, accepting the water system improvements installed in Cedar River Bluffs

1st Addition, approving the Maintenance Bond and authorizing reimbursements submitted by

Schrader Excavating and Grading Co. in the amount of $51,265.38.

0924-06-13, discontinuing the current bid letting process for the Cedar River

Amphitheater Trail Connection between the Amphitheater and Festival Grounds project.

0925-06-13, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 74th Street NE

From West Park Road to 500-Feet West of White Ivy Place Reconstruction Project.

0926-06-13, approving the establishment and installation of a school crosswalk on the

west approach on the A Avenue and 24th Street NE intersection for St. Matthew Elementary

School.

0927-06-13, approving the Final Plat of Airport Plaza Second Addition located on the

east side of 6th Street SW and north of its southern intersection with St. Martin Boulevard SW.

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0928-06-13, establishing an easement for sanitary sewer on City-owned property

located at 420 6th Avenue SW in connection with the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary

Sewer Restoration project (FLOOD).


located at 424 6th Avenue SW in connection with the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary



located at 535 1st Avenue SW in connection with the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary


0931-06-13, establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 415 12th Avenue

SE in connection with the future extension of 14th Avenue SE project.

0932-06-13, adopting the City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County ADA Advisory

Committee Work Plan for 2013.

0933-06-13, stating support for actions aligned with achieving Blue Zones certification.

0934-06-13, accepting the Affidavit for Service Line Reimbursement from property

owners at 2001 Grande Avenue SE, agreeing to reimburse the City on a monthly installment

basis for the replacement of their water service line.

0935-06-13, extending the competitive proposal deadline from June 18, 2013 to July 9,

2013 for five vacant parcels in the Bohemian Commercial Historic District.



Development Block Grant (CDBG) (FLOOD). 0937-06-13, Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Frew

Development Group, LLC to establish the final budget on which the fixed percentage fee is

based in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex project (resulting fixed fee

contract amount is $4,369,720.50).

0938-06-13, Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth

Infrastructure and Environment, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $73,450

and a release of contingency of $0 for construction administration and observation services in

connection with the Joint Communications Network project (original contract amount was




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0940-06-13, Change Order No. 7 with Harris Corporation in the amount of $25,000

resulting in a new contract amount of $19,144,489.70 in support of the Linn County Radio

project and authorizing the Joint Communications Agency to issue a purchase order to pay the

invoice in accordance with the contracted schedule (original contract amount was $18,875,324;



Systems, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #12 - Mechanical, HVAC and

Plumbing project (original contract amount was $913,800; total contract amount with this


0942-06-13, Change Order No. 11 extending the contract time an additional 96 days

with Rinderknecht Associates, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase II project (original contract


0943-06-13, Change Order No. 12 extending the contract time an additional 131 days

with Rinderknecht Associates, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase I project (original contract



insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Greenlefe Drive NW from Greenlefe Court to

275 Feet South Storm Sewer Extension project (estimated cost is $62,450).

0945-06-13, Purchase Order in the amount of $56,470.24 to ORACLE for renewal of the

annual software license and technical support for the Water Division’s Customer Care and

Billing Solution System for Fiscal Year 2014.

0946-06-13, EYE380 grant through the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for

reimbursement to the City up to the amount of $47,785.70 for landscaping south of the Wilson

Avenue SW exits on Interstate 380 right-of-way (east and west sides of the interstate).

0947-06-13, Use Agreement with Metro Youth Football for priority use of two newly

constructed football fields at the Tuma Sports Complex.

0948-06-13, 28E Agreement with the Linn County Conservation Board and the Linn

County Board of Supervisors involving sharing of resources for mowing and trash removal.

0949-06-13, Warranty Deed from Residences at the Park, Inc., an Iowa Corporation for

the consideration of $1 and other valuable consideration for right-of-way and accepting an

Easement for Storm Sewer, Drainage and Access Easement, an Agreement for Private Storm

Water Detention, a 10’ Utility Easement, a 25’ Wide Emergency Vehicular Access Easement

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and Storm Sewer Extension from Armar Ventures, L.C. for land located South of 1st Avenue

East and East of Armar Drive SE with the Residences at the Park Subdivision.

0950-06-13, authorizing and ratifying lease with Communications Engineering Company

for tower space to support the City of Cedar Rapids public safety radio system for a total lease

amount not to exceed $525,000.

0951-06-13, authorizing and ratifying lease with GTP Acquisition Partners II, LLC for

tower space to support the City of Cedar Rapids public safety radio system for an amount not to

exceed $430,686.56.

0952-06-13, Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Maintenance Agreement for the Computer Aided

Dispatch (CAD) system with Intergraph Public Safety, Inc.

0953-06-13, Special Warranty Deed with Agile Ventures, LLC for disposition and

redevelopment of City-owned property at 415 12th Avenue SE (former Iowa Steel site) (FLOOD).

Abstain, Council member Olson.

0954-06-13, Public Works Department – Engineering Division correction to quantity of

fabric for dining chair stools for Public Spaces Furnishings for the Cedar Rapids Convention

Complex from Phelan’s Interiors in the amount of $936.85 (original amount was $166,175.97;

total amount with this resolution is $186,094.33).

0955-06-13, Agreement for the purchase of Residential Water Meters for the Utilities

Department with Ferguson Waterworks for a total annual amount not to exceed $134,000.

0956-06-13, Contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp Equipment

project with T2 Systems, Inc. for the Public Works Department – Engineering Division for an

amount not to exceed $251,353.32.

0957-06-13, awarding bid and authorizing McGladrey LLP to perform the annual audits

for the Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2013, 2014, and 2015 in the amount of $235,290 plus

$2,550 in Fiscal Year 2013, $2,613 in Fiscal Year 2014 and $2,680 in Fiscal Year 2015 per

additional major program audits above four major program audits.


bond and insurance of Kelly Demolition, LLC for Parking Lot and Parcel Clean-Up Demolition

Services of Flood Damaged Properties project (FLOOD).

Discussion regarding Item Number 18z: Chief Wayne Jerman

Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine application of Smoke 'N' Pipe, 3221 1st Avenue

SE (new-formerly office space).

Discussion regarding Item Number 23: Rob Davis

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0959-06-13, accepting the fair market value in the amount of $8,340 for the partial

acquisition of right-of-way and a temporary grading easement for construction from 200 76th

Avenue SW, owned by Jon S. Divishek, Donna Divishek, Richard J. Divishek, Robert J.

Divishek and Pamela Divishek, in connection with the 76th Avenue SW from Kirkwood

Boulevard to Interstate 380 Reconstruction project.

Discussion regarding Item Number 24a & b: Sandi Fowler

0960-06-13, approving the special event application for the Cedar Rapids Freedom

Festival Celebration of Freedom fireworks and entertainment events in downtown Cedar Rapids

(includes road closures) on July 4, 2013.

0961-06-13, approving the special event application for the New Bohemia Group New

Bo Fest Half Marathon (includes road closures) on September 1, 2013.

Discussion regarding Item Number 38: Seth Gunnerson and Joe O’Hern

Council member Olson moved to amend the proposed Resolution amending Resolution

No. 0164-02-13, which adopted the temporary sign moratorium on billboard and digital display

signs, to remove the proposed Resolution’s requirement that such signs must conform to

proposed billboard and digital sign ordinances, and instead allow issuance of sign permits under

existing regulations; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick,

Olson, Shields and Swore. Nays, Council members Karr, Poe, Shey, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. MOTION FAILED.

0962-06-13, amending Resolution No. 0164-02-13, which adopted the temporary

moratorium on billboard and digital display signs, to allow signs conforming to proposed

ordinances. Nays, Council members Olson and Swore.

0963-06-13, adopting the Neighborhood Certification Process as a system to improve

communications and increase accountability between the City and neighborhood associations

Report on bids for the Cedar River Trail Underpass of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

(CRANDIC) Railroad Cedar River Bridge project (estimated cost is $544,630). (Rob Davis)

Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA Base Bid $636,534.20 Alternate No. 1 – Concrete Form Liner $ 54,427.50 Base Bid Plus Alternate No. 1 $690,961.70 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA Base Bid $785,270.63 Alternate No. 1 – Concrete Form Liner $ 30,532.50 Base Bid Plus Alternate No. 1 $815,803.13

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Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA Base Bid $784,816.75 Alternate No 1 – Concrete Form Liner $ 53,100.00

Base Bid Plus Alternate No. 1 $837,916.75

Ordinance No. 034-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at the

northwest corner of the intersection of 76th Avenue and C Street SW from A, Agriculture Zone

District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Kirkwood Community

College, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;








2112 J Street SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District and R-3D, Two-Family

Residence Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by

Alan J. and Laura J. Fisher, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;








the Zoning Ordinance, to make Delayed Deposit Service Uses a conditional use in the C-2,

Community Commercial Zone District and requiring a distance separation of 1,000 feet between

Delayed Deposit Service Uses and other certain protected uses, was presented and read the

second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,


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the Zoning Ordinance, to create a new category for “Off-Premise Directional Signs”, to define all

other off premise signs as “Off-Premise Billboard Signs”, to establish new height and size

requirements for billboard signs and to establish a cap on the number of billboard signs in the

community, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,







902 17th Street NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as

requested by Mount Mercy University, Terex USA, LLC and Alliant Energy, was presented and

read the third time. Council member Vernon moved the adoption of the Ordinance as read; seconded by


Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Gulick.




City Council adjourned at 1:48 p.m. to meet Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.


Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Nay, Council member Karr Nay, Council member Olson Nay, Council member Poe Nay, Council member Shey Nay, Council member Swore

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Nay, Council member Vernon Nay, Mayor Corbett

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 11, 2013; 2:30 p.m.

City Council met in Special Session at the Cedar Rapids Police Department

Community Room, 505 1st Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a City Council Strategic

Planning Session. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe,

Shey, Shields (left the meeting at 4:15 p.m.), Swore (left the meeting at 4:15 p.m.), and

Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz, City Attorney James Flitz,

Assistant City Manager Sandi Fowler, Assistant to the City Manager Angie Charipar,

Economic Development Liaison Jasmine Almoayed and City Directors.

Discussion was held in regard to Council goal setting.

Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.




June 25, 2013, 4:00 p.m.



members Gulick, Karr, Olson (left the meeting at 6:20 p.m.), Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and

Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz. Absent,

Mayor Corbett.

The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Dan Hoeger.


Resolutions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon

voting “Aye” unless noted.


construction of the 18th Street SW from 13th Avenue SW to 16th Avenue SW Improvements

project. One objection was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.

0964-06-13, adoption of the Resolution of Necessity, without amendment, for the 18th

Street SW from 13th Avenue to 16th Avenue SW Improvements project.

A public hearing was held on the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended

and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Urban Renewal Area. One comment was

heard. No written comments or objections were filed.

0965-06-13, approving Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Urban

Renewal Plan for the Central Urban Renewal Area.

0966-06-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development AJeagreement with T.A.T.

Investments for redevelopment of the former Great Furniture Mart located at 600 and 616 1st

Street SE. Abstain, Council member Olson.

0967-06-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Cedar Real

Estate Group, LLP for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property located on 1st

Street SE and bounded by 2nd and 3rd Avenue SE (former 1st Street Parkade).

A public hearing was held on the proposed Amendment No. 4 to the Amended and

Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area. No


0968-06-13, approving Amendment No. 4 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal

Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area.

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0969-06-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Cedar Rapids

Redevelopment Group, LLC for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property bounded

by 1st Street SW, 1st Street NW, Interstate 380, 3rd Street SW and 2nd Avenue SW.

A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a 9,929 square-foot sanitary

sewer, storm sewer, utility and drainage easement located at 4035 Mt. Vernon Road SE as

requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0970-06-13, vacating a 9,929 square-foot sanitary sewer, storm sewer, utility and

drainage easement located at 4035 Mt. Vernon Road SE as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc.

A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of the disposition of structures on

City-owned parcels located at 4519 C Avenue NE, 4523 C Avenue NE, 4524 C Avenue NE and

4530 C Avenue NE. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

0971-06-13, to continue the disposition of structures on City-owned parcels located at

4519 C Avenue NE, 4523 C Avenue NE, 4524 C Avenue NE and 4530 C Avenue NE.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 2925 Center

Point Road NE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial

Zone District as requested by Primus Construction and Gregory S. and Donna M. Scharf. No



2925 Center Point Road NE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2,

Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Primus Construction and Gregory S. and

Donna M. Scharf, was presented and read the first time.




members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 521 3rd Avenue

SW from C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District

as requested by Jody L. Keener. No comments or objections were heard or filed.


521 3rd Avenue SW from C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional

Commercial Zone District as requested by Jody L. Keener, was presented and read the first

time. DIED FOR LACK OF A MOTION. ORDINANCE FAILED. A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 3501 Ely Road

SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to

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R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Duane E. and Carol S. Kalous. No

comments or objections were heard or filed. Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at

3501 Ely Road SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial

Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Duane E. and Carol

S. Kalous, was presented and read the first time. Council member Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that


for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council

members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of 3 vacant City-owned properties

on 2nd Avenue SW and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquisition

and redevelopment of these properties (FLOOD). No comments or objections were heard or

filed.

Council member Olson moved to direct staff to return July 9, 2013 with an alternative

Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to establish

criteria for new digital display signs and to establish display criteria for all digital display signs

and to set a public hearing for July 9, 2013 to consider the revised ordinance. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. MOTION FAILED.


Zoning Ordinance, to establish criteria for new digital display signs and to establish display

criteria for all digital display signs. Public comments were heard. Written comments and

objections were filed. Council discussion and debate was had. Council member Gulick moved

to recess the June 25 public hearing and continue it to July 9, 2013 at which time an alternative

ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance establishing

criteria for new digital display signs and to establish display criteria for all digital display signs

could be considered; seconded by Council member Olson. Ayes, Council members Gulick,

Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Motion carried.


contract and estimated cost for the 8th Street SE Rehabilitation from 1st Avenue E to 3rd Avenue

SE project (estimated cost is $332,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


8th Street SE Rehabilitation from 1st Avenue E to 3rd Avenue SE project.

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contract and estimated cost for the 6th Street SW Sidewalk and Ditch Improvements project

(estimated cost is $278,000). Objections were heard. No written comments or objections were

filed.

0973-06-13, Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated

cost for the 6th Street SW Sidewalk and Ditch Improvements project.


contract and estimated cost for the Water Pollution Control Motor Control Center #2

Replacement project (estimated cost is $1,350,000). No comments or objections were heard or

filed.


Water Pollution Control Motor Control Center #2 Replacement project.


contract and estimated cost for the WPC Administration Building HVAC Upgrades project


0975-06-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the

WPC Administration Building HVAC Upgrades project.


contract and estimated cost for the West Well Field Electrical Improvements project (estimated



West Well Field Electrical Improvements project.

A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, City

Administration, by deleting section 6.17 that will discontinue the 5 Seasons Facilities

Commission. No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Code, City Administration, by deleting section 6.17 therefrom discontinuing the 5 Seasons

Facilities Commission, was presented and read the first time.



for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council

members Gulick, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Nay,

Council member Karr.

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Council member Gulick moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member

Karr. City Manager Pomeranz requested that Primus Construction be removed as a petitioner

from Item Number 8 and 8a (regarding request for change of zone at 3501 Ely Road SW from I-

2 and C-2 to R-2) and that Jennifer Pruden be removed from the Historic Preservation

Commission appointment resolution (Item Number 22h) due to residency restrictions. Council

member Karr requested that Item Number 29 (Resolution to amend Resolution No. 1454-12-10

to reflect the additional amount of LOST funds needed to fund the Cedar Rapids Public Library

Facility for an amount not to exceed $800,000), Item Number 34 (Resolution declining the

redevelopment proposal submitted by Stark Real Estate Holdings, LLC for City-owned property

at 1126 and 1132 Ellis Boulevard NW and directing staff to demolish the structure) and Item

Number 35 (Resolution adopting the boundaries of the Kingston Village Viable Business

District) be moved from the consent agenda to the regular agenda. Ayes, Council members

Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Motion carried

as amended.

Council member Gulick moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council

member Karr. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and

Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Motion carried.



a. July 9, 2013 – to consider amending Ordinance No. 77-97, to delete Conditions No. 10 and 13 as requested by CRST International.

b. August 13, 2013 – to consider a request for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of a new building at the Edgewood Station located at 2300 Edgewood Road SW.


hearing date for July 9, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the FY

2013 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project and authorizing the City

Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on July 3,



a. All Saints Church, 720 29th Street SE (5-day permit for an event on July 26, 2013); b. Best Western Cooper's Mill, 100 F Avenue NW; c. Cedar Rapids BPO Elks Lodge 251, 801 33rd Avenue SW; d. Cedar Rapids Country Club, 550 27th Street Drive SE; e. Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Road SW; f. Cedar Rapids Jaycees Charities, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to Greene Square

Park, 400 4th Avenue SE, for an event on July 12, 2013);

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g. Cedar Rapids Jaycees Charities, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to 200 1st Street SE, for a Freedom Festival event on July 4, 2013);

h. Cedar Rapids Jaycees Charities, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to Greene Square Park, 400 4th Avenue SE, for an event on July 19, 2013);

i. Cedar Rapids Jaycees Charities, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to Greene Square Park, 400 4th Avenue SE, for an event on July 26, 2013);

j. Cedar Rapids Residence Inn, 1900 Dodge Road NE; k. Cedar River Landing, 310 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on July

9-10, 2013); l. Cedar River Landing, 310 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on July

13-14, 2013); m. Checkers Tavern & Eatery, 3120 6th Street SW; n. Checkers Tavern & Eatery, 3120 6th Street SW (outdoor service for an event on

July 3-4, 2013); o. El Mercadito, 700 1st Avenue NW; p. Forever Healthy Café, 2811 Wiley Boulevard SW (new – former movie theater

with previous address of 2750 Edgewood Road SW); q. Fraternal Order of Eagles Post #2272, 1735 11th Street NW (outdoor service for

an event on July 4-5, 2013); r. Hotel at Kirkwood, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW; s. Hy-Vee Food Store #3, 20 Wilson Avenue SW; t. Hy-Vee Food Store #4, 1556 1st Avenue NE; u. Hy-Vee Food Store #5, 3235 Oakland Road NE; v. Hy-Vee Food Store #6, 4035 Mount Vernon Road SE; w. Los Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill, 2825 6th Street SW; x. Millstream Brewhaus, 2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW; y. Red's Public House, 112 2nd Street SE; z. Sierra Foods, 3326 Center Point Road NE; aa. Smokin' Joe's Tobacco & Liquor Outlet #14, 225 Edgewood Road NW; bb. Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (outdoor service for sidewalk café / parklet); cc. Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for July 6, 2013 for alcohol service at the

Zin’s Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).



0979-06-13, appointing Sue Lowder (effective through June 30, 2018) and Nancylee

Ziese (effective through June 30, 2018) to the Board of Adjustment.

0980-06-13, appointing Kathy McCauley (effective through June 30, 2014) to the Cedar

Rapids Medical Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission.

0981-06-13, appointing Samantha Dahlby (effective through June 30, 2016), appointing

Richard Pankey (effective through June 30, 2016), reappointing Carletta Knox-Seymour

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(effective through June 30, 2016), and reappointing Scott Overland (effective through June 30,

2016) to the City Planning Commission.

0982-06-13, appointing Preston Moore (effective through June 30, 2016), reappointing

Barbara Gay (effective through June 30, 2016) and reappointing Robin Tucker (effective

through June 30, 2016) to the Civil Rights Commission.

0983-06-13, appointing Gary Hinzman (effective through April 3, 2017) to the Civil

Service Commission.

0984-06-13, appointing Linda Mattes (effective through June 30, 2016), appointing Doug

Olson (effective through June 30, 2016), appointing Fred Timko (effective through June 30,

2016) and reappointing Tiffany Earl (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Downtown Cedar

Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission.

0985-06-13, appointing Shane Novak (effective through June 30, 2016) and reappointing

Mark Robinson (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Electrical Board of Appeals.

0986-06-13, appointing Mary Chalupsky (effective through June 30, 2016), appointing

Mark Stoffer Hunter (effective through June 30, 2016), reappointing Patricia Cargin (effective

through June 30, 2016) and reappointing Todd McNall (effective through June 30, 2016) to the

Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission.

0987-06-13, reappointing Albert Aossey (effective through June 30, 2016) and Claudette

Roby (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Housing Code Board of Appeals.

0988-06-13, reappointing Bret Brecke (effective through June 30, 2016) and

reappointing David Huston (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Mechanical Board of

Appeals.

0989-06-13, reappointing Michael Hessenius (effective through June 30, 2016) to the

Plumbing Board of Appeals.

0990-06-13, appointing Kristin Delfs (effective through June 30, 2016) and reappointing

James Bruner (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Veterans Memorial Commission.

0991-06-13, appointing Lynn Ocken (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Visual Arts

Commission.

0992-06-13, vote of thanks to Dee Baird for serving on the Airport Commission.

0993-06-13, vote of thanks to Michael Dryden and Michael Gumm for serving on the

Board of Adjustment.

0994-06-13, vote of thanks to La Tonya Walker for serving on the Cedar Rapids ADA

Advisory Committee.

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0995-06-13, vote of thanks to Judi Whetstine for serving on the Cedar Rapids Board of

Ethics.

0996-06-13, vote of thanks to Donald Barrigar for serving on the Building/Fire Board of

Appeal.

0997-06-13, vote of thanks to Scott Friauf and Gloria Frost for serving on the City

Planning Commission.

0998-06-13, vote of thanks to Anne Pham for serving on the Civil Rights Commission.

0999-06-13, vote of thanks to Michael Birmingham for serving on the Civil Service

Commission.

1000-06-13, vote of thanks to Tom Aller, Steve Emerson and Jeff Scherrman for serving

on the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission.

1001-06-13, vote of thanks to John Feltes for serving on the Electrical Board of Appeals.

1002-06-13, vote of thanks to Jon Thompson for serving on the Cedar Rapids Historic


1003-06-13, vote of thanks to Douglas Kohoutek for serving on the Mechanical Board of

Appeals.

1004-06-13, vote of thanks to Rodney Brecke for serving on the Plumbing Board of

Appeals.

1005-06-13, vote of thanks to Patrick Reinert for serving on the Veterans Memorial

Commission.

1006-06-13, vote of thanks to Ashley Lowe and Suzy McGrane-Hop for serving on the

Visual Arts Commission.

1007-06-13, vote of thanks to Samantha Dahlby for serving on the Corridor Metropolitan

Planning Organization.

1008-06-13, approving the special event application for the Cedar Valley Running

Association “Fifth Season Races” events on city streets (includes road closures) on July 4,

2013.



– 29 properties.



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1012-06-13, amend Resolution No. 0021-01-13 which accepted the water system

improvements installed in College Park Estates 6th Addition – Phase 1 to correct the developer’s

name to Executive Development LLC.

1013-06-13, accepting Anaerobic Heat Exchanger #2 Refurbish and Re-tube project,

authorizing execution of Change Order No. 1 (Final) in the amount of $14,062.10 and

authorizing issuance of final retainage payment in the amount of $7,698.11 to Staab

Construction Corporation (original contract amount was $139,900; final contract amount is

$153,962.10).

1014-06-13, accepting Locust Road SW from 66th Avenue SW to 600 Feet North of 60th

Avenue SW Reconstruction project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of

$31,900.75 to Horsfield Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $625,268.25; final

contract amount is $638,014.95).

1015-06-13, accepting Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Improvements project

and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $24,928.68 to Daktronics, Inc.

(original contract amount was $497,200; final contract amount is $520,991.33).


2 – Historic Plaster & Paint project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of

$154,835.55 to Olympic Companies, Inc. (original contract amount was $2,949,340; final

contract amount is $3,096,711) (FLOOD).


2 – Theatrical Rigging, Curtains, Pit Lifts & Platforms project and authorizing issuance of final

payment in the amount of $69,801.83 to Secoa, Inc. (original contract amount was $1,263,000;

final contract amount is $1,396,036.62) (FLOOD).

1018-06-13, approving the Final Plat of Ushers Ridge Eighth Addition, located east of

Seminole Valley Road NE and south of Ushers Ridge Drive NE.

1019-06-13, approving the Final Plat of Stags Leap Estates First Addition, located east

of Council Street NE and north of Fox Trail Drive NE.


payment thereof for the 74th Street NE from West Park Road to 500 feet West of White Ivy

Place Reconstruction project.

1021-06-13, approving a Revenue Purpose Statement for the Interstate Power and Light

Company franchise fee increase.

1022-06-13, approving a Revenue Purpose Statement for the MidAmerican Energy

Company franchise fee increase.

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1023-06-13, authorizing the temporary closure of Buffalo Road NE, which currently

exists between Blairs Ferry Road NE and Edgewood Road NE, prior to and during the public

vacation process as part of the Iowa Highway 100 ext project.

1024-06-13, referring to the Linn County Compensation Commission (in accordance with

eminent domain proceedings) for the acquisition of right-of-way and a temporary grading

easement for construction from 200 76th Avenue SW, owned by Jon S. Divishek, Donna

Divishek, Richard J. Divishek, Robert J. Divishek and Pamela Divishek, in connection with the

76th Avenue SW from Kirkwood Boulevard to Interstate 380 Reconstruction project.


to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for two properties in connection with the HUD Community


1026-06-13, Amendment No. 4 to an agreement for Legislative Services with Heartland

Strategies, LLC (formerly known as Grant Consulting LLC/L&L Murphy Consulting Associates)

for the one-year period of July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 for an amount not to exceed $60,000

(original contract amount was $60,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $300,000). 1027-06-13, Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stanley

Consultants, Inc. for revisions to the scope of work for an amount not to exceed $53,500 for the

construction and Title V Permit updates and review, the CY2013 Title V Emissions Inventory,

Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports and Annual Compliance Certification for the Water Pollution

Control Facility.

1028-06-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew agreement for Recycling Carts with Rehrig

Pacific Company for Solid Waste and Recycling for a total annual amount not to exceed


1029-06-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew agreement for Marketing Communications

Services with ME&V for a total annual amount not to exceed $150,000 (original contract amount

was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $150,000).

1030-06-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew agreement for Motor Repair with Janda Motor

Services for a total annual amount not to exceed $85,000 (original contract amount was

$57,000, renewal contract amount is $70,000).

1031-06-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew agreement for Lime Sludge Disposal with Lee

Crawford Quarry Co. for the Utilities Department, Water Operations for an estimated annual


$310,000).

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1032-06-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew agreement for Commercial Water Meters &

Accessories for the Water Service Division with Ferguson Waterworks for a total annual amount

not to exceed $200,000 (original contract amount was $80,000; renewal contract amount is

$200,000).

1033-06-13, Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Parking Access and Revenue Control

System (PARCS) with T2 Systems, Inc. deducting the amount of $109,544.21 for equipment not

installed in Lot 44 and accepting project and performance bond (original contract amount was


1034-06-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for City Services Center Furniture,

Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Packages project with Welter Storage Equipment to reflect the

additional cost to add brackets to the shelving units for an amount not to exceed $8,700 (original

contract amount was $60,001; total contract amount with this amendment is $68,701) (FLOOD).

1035-06-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR

Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $65,746, for additional work on the J Avenue

Chlorine System Improvements project (original contract amount was $91,300; total contract


1036-06-13, Addendum No. 3 to the Management Agreement between the City and

Venuworks to ext the management contract of the Ice Arena by 120 days.

1037-06-13, Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $20,430 with Knutson Contruction

Sevices Midwest, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project – General Contractor project


$15,241,061) (FLOOD).


Contractors, LLC for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project – Fire Suppression, Plumbing &

HVAC project (original contract amount was $3,676,000; total contract amount with this

amendment is $3,870,355.16) (FLOOD).


Company for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project – Electrical, Telecommunications,

Electronic Safety & Security project (original contract amount was $3,093,185; total contract


1040-06-13, Change Order No. 3 deducting the amount of $21,482 with Modern Piping,

Inc. for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework

and New Building Construction Project – Mechanical & Plumbing project (original contract

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1041-06-13, Change Order No. 1 deducting the amount of $116,457 with Acme Electric

Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2

Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction Project – Electrical project (original

contract amount was $4,239,912; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,123,455)

(FLOOD).

1042-06-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $9,779.60 plus an additional 4

working days, with Maxwell Construction, Inc. for the 2nd Street SE From 9th Avenue to the

Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (original contract amount was

$2,791,496.24; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,902,857.01).

1043-06-13, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $6,931.69 with Borst Brothers

Construction, Inc. for the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1


$533,675.69) (FLOOD).


Inc. for the CR Transit Bus Garage project (original contract amount was $4,077,911; total


1045-06-13, Change Order No. 11 revised 2 in the amount of $219,900.40 with Price

Industrial Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1

and 3, Traf Signal Interconnect Groups 1 and 2 project (original contract amount was

$1,148,668; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,873,891.66).

1046-06-13, Change Order No. 10 (Final) deducting the amount of $37,209.63 with

Rathje Construction Company, Inc. for the Northland Avenue NE Reconstruction and Sidewalk

Exts from 600’ North of Collins Road to Blairs Ferry Road project (original contract amount was



Construction, Inc. for the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE Improvements

project (original contract amount was $2,177,865.85; total contract amount with this amendment

is $2,242,832.06).

1048-06-13, Change Order No. 1 (Final) in the amount of $96,611.68 with Kluesner

Construction, Inc. for the 2013 Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Crack and Joint Sealing


$292,591.68).

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1049-06-13, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $310.50 with BWC Excavating, LC for

the FY 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project (original contract

amount was $189,177.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $260,251.08). Abstain,


1050-06-13, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $21,474.62 plus one additional

working day, with Rathje Construction Company for the E Avenue NW-Phase I Ellis Boulevard

to 3rd Street, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvements project (original



Services Midwest for the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project


$4,696,022.16).

1052-06-13, Change Order No. 22 in the amount of $13,930, plus an additional 67

calendar days, with Miron Construction Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention

Complex – General project and authorizing realease of partial final payment in the amount of

$1,068,281.25 to Miron Construction Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $28,273,698;

amended contract amount is $29,574,307). Abstain, Council member Swore.


Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding –

General project (original contract amount was $9,717,221; total contract amount with this


1054-06-13, Change OrderNos. 7 and 8 for a total amount of $53,527 with Day

Mechanical Systems, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and

Exterior Cladding – Mechanical project (original contract amount was $4,481,800; total contract

amount with this amendment is $5,064,548).



Cladding – Electrical project (original contract amount was $3,106,550; total contract amount


1056-06-13, rescinding Resolution No. 0597-04-13 and authorizing execution of a

corrective Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 816 8th Street NW to

Skogman Construction Company of Iowa (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.

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1057-06-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with KHB

Redevelopment Group, LLC for the disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at

100 3rd Avenue SW located in the 3rd Avenue SW Commercial Historic District (FLOOD).

1058-06-13, Fiscal Year 2014 contract with NTS in the amount of $289,980 for nighttime

and weekend transportation services in Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha.

1059-06-13, Fiscal Year 2014 contract with Linn County in the amount of $565,800 for

Linn County LIFTS to provide ADA complementary paratransit service (door-to-door, wheelchair

accessible, demand response) to eligible persons with disabilities who cannot use the fixed

route bus system in Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha.

1060-06-13, purchase of 4 35-foot, heavy-duty, low-floor buses from Gillig Corporation

for a cost of $390,000 per bus for a total cost of $1,560,000.

1061-06-13, Interlocal 2013 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award

Agreement with Linn County.

1062-06-13, Purchase Order in the amount of $38,165 to Vulcan Industries, Inc. for a full

set of fixed (66) and movable (67) lamellas for the Vulcan Step Screen at the Water Pollution

Control Facility (sole source).

1063-06-13, Parks and Recreation Department Golf – Recreation Operations purchase

of wholesale beer and related products in the amount of $109,500 for Fiscal Year 2014

concession sales.

1064-06-13, reimbursement to Thomas Dostal Developers, Inc. for the Highway 151

sanitary sewer crossing associated with Hawks Point 5th Addition for an amount not to exceed

$70,000.

1065-06-13, Police Department purchase of Tactical Body Armor from Carpenter

Uniform Company in the amount of $25,614.

1066-06-13, contract to replace sod at Veterans Memorial Stadium with Bush Turf, Inc.

for the Public Works Department – Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed $142,450.

1067-06-13, Fleet Services purchase of one Elgin Pelican NP Street Sweeper from

Trans Iowa Equipment in the amount of $176,986.


to $2,000, bond and insurance of Eggleston Concrete, Inc. for the 29th Street SW (East Side)

from Wilson Avenue to Van Buren Drive, Sidewalk Ext project (estimated cost is $43,000).


to $2,000, bond and insurance of Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. for the Kirkwood

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Boulevard SW Subsurface Drainage Repair Near Miller Avenue project (estimated cost is

$51,100).


incentive up to $15,000, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for

the Cedar River Trail Underpass of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Cedar

River Bridge project (estimated cost is $544,630) (FLOOD).

1071-06-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Permanent

Storm Sewer and Drainage Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Michael J.

Southwood for land located at 1803 Oak Knolls Court SE in connection with the 1815 Oak

Knolls Court SE Storm Sewer Improvements project.

1072-06-13, issuing partial payment in the amount of $255,706.15 to Miron Construction

Company, Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 1

project (original contract amount was $5,434,000; final contract amount is $5,614,123)

(FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.

1073-06-13, Professional Services Agreement with Solum Lang Architects, LLC for an

amount not to exceed $84,275 for design services in connection with the Veterans Memorial

Stadium Drainage Bowl Improvements Design Services project.

1074-06-13, Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment,

LLC for an amount not to exceed $68,548 for design services in connection with 76th Avenue

SW Intersection Improvements project.

1075-06-13, Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to

exceed $369,300 for design services in connection with the East Side Sanitary Sewer

Interceptor Repairs project (FLOOD).

1076-06-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Skogman

Construction Company of Iowa for City-owned property at 824 F Avenue NW participating in the

third round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member

Olson.

1077-06-13, Business Financial Assistance Application to the State by Danisco US, Inc.

for expansion of manufacturing facilities located at 1000 41st Avenue Drive SW with the local

match being satisfied by an Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption.

1078-06-13, financial support for the Blue Zones Project – Cedar Rapids in the amount

of $10,000 per year for 3 years and execution of a Membership Agreement with Vault, LLC to

provide office space at 222 3rd Street SE.

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1079-06-13, amending Resolution No. 1454-12-10 to reflect the additional amount of

Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds needed to fund the Cedar Rapids Public Library Facility

for an amount not to exceed $800,000 (original amount was $4,000,000; total amount with this

amendment is $4,800,000) (FLOOD). Nay, Council member Karr 1080-06-13, declining the redevelopment proposal submitted by Stark Real Estate

Holdings, LLC for City-owned property at 1126 and 1132 Ellis Boulevard NW and directing staff

to demolish the structure (FLOOD).

1081-06-13, adopting the boundaries of the Kingston Village Viable Business District.

(FLOOD).

Report on bids for the Ellis Boulevard NW Trail Ext from the Boat Ramps to Edgewood

Road project (estimated cost is $337,000). (Doug Wilson)

Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA $390,580.40 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $409,359.35 Vieth Construction Corporation, Cedar Falls, IA $440,466.80 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd, Anamosa, IA $454,556.35

Report on bids for the 1st Avenue East from the Cottage Grove Place Entrance to

Thompson Drive SE Sidewalk Ext project (estimated cost is $73,000). (Doug Wilson)

Curtis Contracting Corp., Cedar Rapids, IA $52,536.70 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Cedar Rapids, IA $55,009.75 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $56,412.70 Eggleston Concrete Contractors, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $62,424.00 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA *$70,539.20 Vieth Construction Corp., Cedar Falls, IA $71,351.50

Multiplication/Addition errors found in bid 1082-06-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $52,536.70 plus incentive

up to $3,000, bond and insurance of Curtis Contracting Corp. for the 1st Avenue East from the

Cottage Grove Place Entrance to Thompson Drive SE Sidewalk Ext project. Council members

Gulick and Shields were absent for this vote.

Report on bids for the Repair of Water Service Lines FY14 project (estimated cost is


B.G. Brecke, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $238,140

1083-06-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $238,140 bond and

insurance of B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Repair of Water Service Lines FY14 project. Abstain,

Council member Olson. Council member Gulick was absent for this vote.

Report on bids for the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration,

Phase 2, Part 1 project (estimated cost is $700,000). (Doug Wilson)

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Rathje Construction Company, Marion, IA $763,788.36 Dave Schmitt Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA $929,762.90


incentive up to $30,500, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the SW

Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 2, Part 1 project (FLOOD).


1085-06-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Hunter

Companies for redevelopment of property located at 1201 Blairs Ferry Road NE (former Nash

Finch site).

Council member Olson left the meeting at 6:20 p.m. and was not present to vote on the

following motions.


633 A Avenue NW from RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to C-3, Regional

Commercial Zone District as requested by Covenant Properties, LC., was presented and read

the second time. Council member Gulick moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,

Shields, Shey, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.

Council member Gulick moved that the rule requiring 3 readings on 3 different days be


member Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and

Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.


the property described as an 18,811 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located northeasterly of

and adjacent to the 33rd Avenue and 12th Street SW intersection as requested by Grant Wood

Area Education Agency #10, was presented and read the second time. Council member Karr moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;

seconded by Council member Gulick. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,

Shields, Shey, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.

Council member Gulick moved that the rule requiring 3 readings on 3 different days be


member Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and

Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.

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1086-06-13, authorizing the disposition of the property described as an 18,811 square-

foot parcel of right-of-way located northeasterly of and adjacent to the 33rd Avenue and 12th

Street SW intersection and accepting an easement for public storm sewer, sanitary sewer,

water main and public utility easement as requested by Grant Wood Area Education Agency

#10.


Council member Swore moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Gulick. Ayes,

Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.

City Council adjourned at 6:38 p.m. to meet Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Swore Nay, Council member Karr

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July 9, 2013 City Council met in Special Session at 10:00 a.m. in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council

Chambers, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa to discuss security measures at City Hall.

Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields (arrived at 10:23 a.m.), Swore and

Vernon (arrived at 10:26 a.m.). Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz, City Attorney Jim

Flitz, Police Chief Wayne Jerman, Police Officer Jason Weininger, Police Officer Jeff Herbert and various

City staff. Absent, Council members Gulick and Shey.

Council member Poe moved to go into closed session at 10:07 a.m.; seconded by Council

member Karr. Council was polled. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Swore and Mayor


Council returned to open session at 11:20 a.m. Council member Poe moved to recess and

reconvene in the Council Chambers at 12:00 noon to meet in Regular Session; seconded by Council

member Swore. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

Motion carried.

City Council reconvened at 12:00 noon in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 101

First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa to meet in Regular Session. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council

members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff

Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz. Absent, Council member Gulick.

The invocation was given by Fire Chaplain Phil Saunders.


Mayor Corbett and Council members Swore and Karr presented a Proclamation to Jamee

Weber, Bob Cihla and Tim Carson declaring July 13, 2013 as ADA Celebration Day.

A presentation regarding the Lead Hazard Control Fund Award was given by Steve Eggleston,

HUD; Ann Olson, Linn County Public Health; and Paula Mitchell, Cedar Rapids Community

Development Department – Housing.


noted.

A public hearing was continued from June 25, 2013 to consider amending Chapter 32 of the

Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to establish criteria for new digital display signs and to establish

display criteria for all digital display signs. No comments or objections were heard or filed since the

June 25, 2013 public hearing.

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Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the

Zoning Ordinance, to establish criteria for new digital display signs and to establish display criteria for

all digital display signs, was presented and read the first time.



at a later date; seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson,

Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.


construction of the 76th Avenue SW from East of Interstate 380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW project. No


1087-07-13, adoption of the Resolution of Necessity as amended for the construction of the 76th

Avenue SW from East of Interstate 380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW project.


A public hearing was held to consider amending Ordinance No. 77-97, to delete Condition Nos.

10 and 13 as requested by CRST International. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance to consider amending Ordinance No. 77-97, to

delete Condition Nos. 10 and 13 as requested by CRST International, was presented and read the first

time.



at a later date; seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson,

Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Abstain, Mayor Corbett.

Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon relinquished the Chair to Mayor Corbett who continued to preside

over the meeting.


estimated cost for the FY 2013 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project


1088-07-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2013

Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project.



Council member Olson requested that Item Number 20 (Resolution authorizing the abatement and

demolition of one commercial parcel under the CDBG Program) be moved from the consent agenda to

the regular agenda. Council member Poe requested that Item Number 23s (Payment in the amount of

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$81,255.45 to the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance for professional services work related to the

Medical SSMID) be moved from the consent agenda to the regular agenda. Ayes, Council members

Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.


Swore. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

Motion carried.



a. July 23, 2013 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from Office and Medium Density to Commercial and to consider a change of zone for property at 4625 Tower Terrace Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to C-MU, Commercial Mixed Use Zone District as requested by Twisters Gymnastics and HJD Investments, LLC.

b. July 23, 2013 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from Medium Density Residential to Office and to consider a change of zone for property south of 33rd Avenue SW at 18th Street SW from A, Agriculture Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Signature Homes and Gary D. Wolverton.

c. July 23, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 210 8th Street NW from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and I-2, General Industrial Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Kevin P. and Gail B. Kennedy.

Motion authorizing publication of a public notice that on July 23, 2013 a resolution will be

considered to execute a Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for the rental of five Lanier digital

copiers for the following city departments; Purchasing-Treasury, Finance, City Manager’s Office, Fire

and Human Resources.

Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. 3rd Street Saloon, 1202½ 3rd Street SE (transfer to McGrath Powersports, 4645 Center

Point Road NE, for an event on July 25-26, 2013); b. Canutillo Lindo Mexican Bar & Grill, 2210 Edgewood Road SW; c. Cedar Rapids Jaycees Charities, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to 1400 Seminole Valley

Road SW-Seminole Valley Park), for the Hard Charge Event on July 20, 2013); d. Coral Isle Club #909, 716 A Avenue NE; e. Fire House, 3321 1st Avenue SE; f. Market Express, 5340 16th Avenue SW (new – switching to class E liquor); g. NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on July 12, 2013); h. NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on July 20, 2013); i. Nick's Bar & Grill, 4958 Johnson Avenue NW (new – formerly Chuck's Bar & Grill); j. Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on August 9-10, 2013); k. Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on August 23-24, 2013); l. Siamville Thai Cuisine, 3635 1st Avenue SE; m. Super Burrito Lupita's Bakery, 3300 Johnson Avenue NW;

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n. Time Out Lounge, 3230 16th Avenue SW (outdoor service for an event on July 27-28, 2013);

o. Zins, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for July 20, 2013 for alcohol service at the Zins booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).




1092-07-13, approving the special event application for the Theatre Cedar Rapids ACE District

Street Painting event (includes road closures) on July 20, 2013.

1093-07-13, approving the special event application for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Grand

Opening event (includes road closures) on August 24, 2013.


1095-07-13, levy assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs – 1 property.


properties.


properties.

1098-07-13, accepting water system improvements installed in Hidden Springs 1st Addition –

Phase 2 (Lots 14-18 and Buildings 9-27 and 29-30) and approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond

submitted by Connolly Construction, Inc. in the amount of $73,480.85.

1099-07-13, accepting water system improvements installed in Riviera 2nd Addition – Part 1

Breyer Street SW and approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction

Company in the amount of $18,737.75.

1100-07-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Electrical project and authorizing

issuance of final payment in the amount of $349,146.94 to Paulson Electric, Inc. (original contract

amount was $8,437,635; final contract amount is $9,310,585).

1101-07-13, accepting 2013 Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Crack and Joint Sealing project

and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $14,629.58 to Kluesner Construction, Inc.


1102-07-13, accepting Northland Avenue NE Reconstruction and Sidewalk Extensions from

600’ North of Collins Road to Blairs Ferry Road project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the

amount of $39,324.96 to Rathje Construction Company (original contract amount was $763,285.68;

final contract amount is $786,499.25).

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1103-07-13, accepting 3rd Avenue SE at Grande Avenue SE Sanitary Sewer Improvements

project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $5,251.91 to Rathje Construction

Company (original contract amount was $107,887; final contract amount is $105,038.12).

1104-07-13, accepting F Avenue NW – 8th Street to 3rd Street Traffic Improvements project and

authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $8,905.59 to Price Industrial Electric, Inc.


1105-07-13, accepting NW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1

project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $25,463.72 to Rathje Construction

Company (original contract amount was $677,438.95; final contract amount is $509,274.30) (FLOOD).

1106-07-13, accepting Ash Lagoon Liner project and authorizing issuance of final retainage

payment in the amount of $17,500 to Tricon General Construction (original contract amount was


1107-07-13, approving the Final Plat of Rosedale Meadows First Addition, located on the east

side of Rosedale Road SE, opposite Meadow Grass Circle SE. Abstain, Council member Olson.

1108-07-13, approving the Final Plat of Ushers Ridge Eleventh Addition, located on the westerly

side of Ushers Ridge Boulevard NE, between River Parkway NE and Cedar River Court NE. Abstain,


1109-07-13, authorizing the addition of an adult crossing guard at the all-way stop intersection

of 42nd Street and Golf Street NE for Harding Middle School and Wright Elementary School as

requested by Harding Middle School.

1110-07-13, approving the establishment and installation of a school crosswalk on the south

approach of the M Avenue and Wiley Boulevard NW intersection for Jackson Elementary School.

1111-07-13, establishing “No Parking Anytime” on both the north and south sides of 7th Avenue

SE between 2nd Street and the Cedar River to formalize intended on-street parking restrictions adjacent

to the new Federal Courthouse in Cedar Rapids.

1112-07-13, supporting a request to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for

allocation of Community Development Disaster Recovery Funds to remove infrastructure in the 2008

flood zone on the west side of the Cedar River.

1113-07-13, authorizing execution of the Offer(s) to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance and the

Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for one property in connection with the HUD

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (FLOOD).

1114-07-13, amending Resolution No. 0164-02-13 which adopted the temporary moratorium on

billboard and digital display signs to end the moratorium for all on-premise signs.

1115-07-13, adopting the 2013 Cedar Rapids City Council Goals.

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1116-07-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brown and

Caldwell specifying an increased amount not to exceed $69,724 for additional construction support

services in connection with the Cedar River Sanitary Sewer River Crossing Improvements project

(original contract amount was $923,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,037,290).

1117-07-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Neumann Monson

PC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $252,998 and a release of contingency of $259,014

for design services in connection with the City Services Center project (formerly known as the Public

Works Facility Flood Recovery project) (original contract amount was $2,787,165; total contract amount

with this amendment is $3,040,163) (FLOOD).

1118-07-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Neumann Monson

PC specifying an increased amount of $16,217.50 for professional services in connection with the Time

Check Recreation Center & “A” Street Maintenance Shop project (original contract amount was

$400,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $428,817.50) (FLOOD).

1119-07-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew contract for Centrifuge System Maintenance and

Repair Services with Ashbrook Simon-Hartley for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated


$80,000).

1120-07-13, Amendment to Purchase Order No. 0000027909 in the amount of $7,944.97 with

Borst Brothers Construction, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Repair Located in the 600 Block Between 14th

Avenue and 15th Avenue SW project (original contract amount was $19,322.40; total contract amount

with this amendment is $27,267.37).

1121-07-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $3,070 with Modern Piping, Inc. for the Cedar

Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building

Construction Project – Mechanical & Plumbing project (original contract amount was $4,574,000; total

contract amount with this amendment is $4,533,476) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.

1122-07-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $30,646 with Acme Electric Company, Inc.

for the Cedar Rapids Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New

Building Construction Project – Electrical project (original contract amount was $4,239,912; total


1123-07-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $7,000 with Northwest Underwater

Construction, LLC for the Main Interceptor from A Street SW to Prairie Creek Sanitary Sewer Repair


$401,326.43) (FLOOD).

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1124-07-13, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $8,124 with Kleiman Construction, Inc. for

the CR Transit Bus Garage project (original contract amount was $4,077,911; total contract amount

with this amendment is $4,459,160.60) (FLOOD).


for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project – Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic Safety &


is $3,288,357.63 (FLOOD).

1126-07-13, Change Order No. 16 (Final) deducting the amount of $153,428.32 with Price

Industrial Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Construction Group 1 project (original


1127-07-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $833 with Vieth Construction Coporation for

the Polk Elementary Sidewalks project (original contract amount was $111,947.50; total contract






1129-07-13, Change Order No. 12 deducting the amount of $36,542.33 with Peterson

Contractors, Inc. for the 1st Avenue (IA 922/US BUS 151) Marion Boulevard & Collins Road, PCC

(Portland Cement Concrete) Pavement Widening with HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) Resurfacing project


$8,791,959.88).



amount with this amendment is $5,174,407 ) (FLOOD).


for the Veterans Memorial Phase I project (original contract amount was $5,540,000; total contract


1132-07-13, Change Order No. 2 deducting the amount of $3,891 with Pearson Wall Systems,

Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #6 – Framing, Plaster, Paint, Partitions, Fabric

Panels and Ceilings project (original contract amount was $1,453,800; total contract amount with this


1133-07-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $86,335.34 with Tricon General Construction,

Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #4 – Carpentry, Door, Hardware and

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Specialties project (original contract amount was $488,000; total contract amount with this amendment

is $588,570.95) (FLOOD).

1134-07-13, payment in the amount of $245,024 to The Lakota Group for the Master

Development Plan for the Medical SSMID.

1135-07-13, payment in the amount of $67,978.82 to the Iowa Individual Health Reinsurance

Association for annual assessment due to the City being self-insured.

1136-07-13, payment in the amount of $5,661 to Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. for the

extension of the builders risk insurance through July 31, 2013 for the Cedar Rapids Public Library

project.


Doubletree Management, LLC, VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC and Eastern Iowa Elite Chevy

Dealers for a term of two years for a total payment of $50,000.


Doubletree Management, LLC, VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC and Carlos O’Kelly’s – SASNAK

Management Group for a term of two years for a total payment of $40,600.

1139-07-13, Contract for Process Systems Services with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Water

Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $100,000. Abstain, Council member Olson.

1140-07-13, Contract for Tire Services with Bauer Built Tire for Fleet Services for an annual


1141-07-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D rotary mower

and two True Surface rollers from MTI Distributing for use by Golf Operations in the amount of

$41,925.85.

1142-07-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2014 Ford Utility Police Interceptor Base

vehicle for use by the Police Department K9 Patrol Unit from Stivers Ford in the amount of $29,619.

1143-07-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of five 2014 Ford Sedan Police Interceptor Base

vehicles for use by the Police Department Patrol Unit from Stivers Ford in the amount of $132,700.

1144-07-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of two 2014 Ford Sedan Police Interceptor Base

vehicles for use by the Police Department’s Detective Bureau from Stivers Ford in the amount of

$50,032.

1145-07-13, Professional Services Agreement with Frew Development Group for an amount not

to exceed $349,920 for construction management services in connection with the Ground

Transportation Center Renovation project (FLOOD).

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1146-07-13, final retainage payment in the amount of $59,153.77 to Miron Construction Co.,

Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Exterior Envelope project (original contract

amount was $4,465,626; final contract amount is $4,732,302). Abstain, Council member Swore.

1147-07-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $390,580.40, bond and

insurance of Peterson Contractors, Inc. for the Ellis Boulevard NW Trail Extension from the Boat

Ramps to Edgewood Road project (estimated cost is $337,000).

1148-07-13, accepting bid in the amount of $6,500 from William R. and Norma J. Sharp, and

approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 209 7th Street SW.

1149-07-13, Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors,

Inc. for an amount not to exceed $60,322.20 for engineering design services in connection with the 4th

Avenue SE and 5th Avenue SE between 3rd Street and 5th Street project.

1150-07-13, Professional Services Agreement with Westbrook Associated Engineers, Inc. for an

amount not to exceed $65,983.14 for inspection services in connection with the 2013 Underwater

Cedar River Bridge Inspection project.

1151-07-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $12,460 and accepting a Warranty Deed for

right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from William D. Schamberger and

Belva J. Schamberger, and Spinners Incorporated d/b/a Budget Car and Truck Rental from land

located at 5040 Council Street NE in connection with the 51st Street NE at Council Street NE


1152-07-13, Purchase Agreement with Acreage and Habitat Services LLC in the amount of

$33,000 to purchase Wetland Mitigation Credits in association with the Clean Water Act Section 404

permit related to the CRWPCF Flood Wall Protection project (FLOOD).

1153-07-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Hope Community

Development Association for City-owned property at 2037 D Street SW participating in the third round

of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).

1154-07-13, Naming Rights Agreement with McGrath Automotive Group in the amount of

$375,000 to be paid to the City over a five-year period, for naming the Amphitheater the “McGrath

Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids”.

1155-07-13, dues payment of $46,758.65 to the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization for

Fiscal Year 2014.

1156-07-13, transfer of the additional amount of Joint Communications operating reserve funds

needed to fund the Joint Communications Radio Project for an amount not to exceed $625,000 (original

amount was $1,140,000; total amount with this resolution is $1,765,000).

Discussion regarding Item Number 20: Joe O’Hern

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1157-07-13, authorizing the abatement and demolition of one commercial parcel under the

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) (FLOOD).

Discussion regarding Item Number 23s: Joe O’Hern

Discussion was held and it was the consensus of Council to defer action on the Resolution

authorizing payment in the amount of $81,255.45 to the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance for

professional services work related to the Medical SSMID to a later meeting. Report on bids for the 8th Street SE Rehabilitation From 1st Avenue E to 3rd Avenue SE project

(estimated cost is $332,000). (Doug Wilson)

L.L. Pelling Company, Inc., North Liberty, IA $353,890.75


$23,500, bond and insurance of L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the 8th Street SE Rehabilitation From 1st

Avenue E to 3rd Avenue SE project (estimated cost is $332,000).

Report on bids for the FY 2013 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project

(estimated cost is $120,000). (Doug Wilson)

Eggleston Concrete Contractors, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $127,450 Anne Duffield Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $165,170


$9,000, bond and insurance of Eggleston Concrete Contractors, Inc. for the FY 2013 Sidewalk and

Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project.

Report on bids for the 6th Street SW Sidewalk and Ditch Improvements project (estimated cost

is $278,000). (Doug Wilson)

Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $223,611.00 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA $245,859.35 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $259,945.70 Vieth Construction Corp., Cedar Falls, IA *$268,077.50 BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA *$278,990.72 Borst Brothers Construction, Inc., Marion, IA *$279,985.70 Connolly Construction, Inc., *$310,598.08 Ag Turf & Construction, LLC, Davenport, IA $414,280.99

*Addition/Multiplication errors made on bid 1160-07-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $223,611 plus incentive up to

$5,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 6th Street SW Sidewalk and Ditch

Improvements project (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the NW Quadrant, 2008 Flood, Sanitary Sewer Repairs, Phase 2, Bid

Package 1 project (estimated cost is $1,435,000). (Dave Wallace)

Rathje Construction Company, Marion, IA $1,211,632.55 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $1,239,524.80

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Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $1,312,932.49 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $1,444,981.00

1161-07-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,211,632.55 plus incentive up

to $36,500, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the NW Quadrant, 2008 Flood,

Sanitary Sewer Repairs, Phase 2, Bid Package 1 project (FLOOD).

Discussion regarding Item Number 28: Paula Mitchell

1162-07-13, adopting the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Plan. Ordinance No. 041-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2925

Center Point Road NE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial

Zone District as requested by Primus Construction and Gregory S. and Donna M. Scharf, was

presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded

by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,


Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be


Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett.

Ordinance No. 042-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 3501 Ely

Road SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to R-

2, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Duane E. and Carol S. Kalous, was

presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded

by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,





Corbett.

Ordinance No. 043-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, City

Administration, by deleting section 6.17 therefrom discontinuing the Five Seasons Facilities

Commission, was presented and read the second time.

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Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded

by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,

Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Nay, Council member Karr.



Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. Nay, Council member Karr.




City Council adjourned at 1:23 p.m. to meet Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.


Absent, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Swore Abstain, Mayor Corbett Nay, Council member Karr

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July 23, 2013, 4:00 p.m.



Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City

Attorney Mo Sheronick.

The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Ken Glandorf.



noted.


Comprehensive Plan from Office and Medium Density Residential to Commercial and to consider a

change of zone for property at 4625 Tower Terrace Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to C-MU,

Commercial Mixed Use Zone District as requested by Twisters Gymnastics and HJD Investments, LLC.



Comprehensive Plan from Medium Density Residential to Office and to consider a change of zone for

property south of 33rd Avenue SW at 18th Street SW from A, Agriculture Zone District to O-S,

Office/Service Zone District as requested by Signature Homes and Gary D. Wolverton. No comments



Medium Density Residential to Office for property south of 33rd Avenue SW at 18th Street SW as

requested by Signature Homes and Gary D. Wolverton.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property south of

33rd Avenue SW at 18th Street SW from A, Agriculture Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District

as requested by Signature Homes and Gary D. Wolverton, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be



Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 210 8th Street NW from

RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and I-2, General Industrial Zone District to I-1, Light

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Industrial Zone District as requested by Kevin P. and Gail B. Kennedy. No comments or objections


Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 210 8th

Street NW from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and I-2, General Industrial Zone

District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Kevin P. and Gail B. Kennedy, was


Council member Karr moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be


at a later date; seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,

Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson. Public comments were heard.


City Manager Pomeranz announced that Item Number 23d (Amendment No. 12 to Disaster Recovery

Housing Contract 08-DRH-208 with Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and authorizing

execution of Development Agreements and related program documents (original contract amount was

$12,146,137; total contract amount with this amendment is $61,288,060)) read original grant amount

and total grant amount instead of original contract amount and total contract amount. Ayes, Council

members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as

amended.


Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. Motion carried. Motion to approve minutes.

Motion setting a public hearing date for August 13, 2013 to consider a change of zone for

property at 1620 E Avenue NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial

Zone District as requested by Knapp Warden LLC and D & S Building Co., Inc.


for August 13, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Naoma Drive SW

Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to

receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on August 14, 2013 (estimated cost is

$460,000).


for August 13, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Cedar River

Amphitheater Trail Connection Between Amphitheater and Festival Grounds project and authorizing the

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City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on August 14,



August 13, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Environmental

Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels project and

authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the

results on August 14, 2013 (estimated cost is $390,000) (FLOOD).

Motion assessing $500 civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of alcohol to

minors against Southside Liquor & Tobacco Outlet, 3200 16th Avenue SW, Suite A.

Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 303 Collins Road NE; b. BP on 1st, 2824 1st Avenue NE; c. Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE (new – native wine retail); d. Casey's General Store #2767, 3434 1st Avenue NE; e. Cedar Rapids Jaycees Charities, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer to 2160 Linden Drive SE

(Brucemore) for an event on August 3, 2013); f. Cedar River Landing, 310 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on August 2-

3, 2013); g. Cedar River Landing, 310 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on August 16-

17, 2013); h. Cedar River Landing, 310 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on August 30-

Sept 1, 2013); i. Cenex Gas Station, 502 E Avenue NW; j. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on

August 10-11, 2013); k. Ellis Park Softball Complex, 2000 Ellis Boulevard NW (transfer to 1400 Seminole Valley

Road SW for an event on August 9, 2013); l. Gilligan’s, 912 1st Avenue NW; m. Hawkeye Convenience Store – Wiley, 2330 Wiley Boulevard SW; n. JM O'Malley’s, 1502 H Avenue NE (outdoor service for an event on August 8-12, 2013); o. Just Coz, 406 6th Street SW; p. K-Mart #4289, 180 Collins Road NE; q. La Cantina Bar & Grill, 102 2nd Street SE; r. Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar, 3969 Center Point Road NE (outdoor service for an event on

July 26, 2013); s. Paddy O’Rourke’s, 608 16th Street NE; t. Play Station, 200 Collins Road NE; u. R & R Corner Bar, 700 E Avenue NW; v. St. Jude’s Church, 50 Edgewood Road NW (5-day permit for an event on August 15-

19, 2013); w. Taj Mahal Cuisine of India, 3939 Center Point Road NE; x. Uptown Liquor & Tobacco, 2000 Wiley Boulevard SW; y. Vineria Wine Shop, 264 Blairs Ferry Road NE (new – special class c – on site

consumption); z. Wal-Mart #1528, 2645 Blairs Ferry Road NE; aa. White Star Ale House, 305 2nd Avenue SE (outdoor service for sidewalk café/parklet);

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bb. Zins, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for August 3, 2013 for alcohol service at the Zins Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).



1166-07-13, approving Cedar Rapids Fire Department and Muscular Dystrophy Association “Fill

the Boot” events on July 26, August 9, August 29, August 30 and August 31, 2013.


properties.


properties.

1169-07-13, levy assessment for delinquent weed mowing charges – 27 properties.


1171-07-13, accepting the water system improvements installed in Crescent View 1st Addition –

Phase III and approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode Construction, Inc. in the

amount of $72,274.30.

1172-07-13, accepting Cedar Rapids South Gateway project and authorizing issuance of final

payment in the amount of $6,475.40 to Woodruff Construction, LLC (original contract amount was

$133,300; final contract amount is $129,508).

1173-07-13, accepting Arrowhead Drive NE Drainage Improvements project and authorizing

issuance of final payment in the amount of $10,577.51 to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC

(original contract amount was $228,261.80; final contract amount is $211,550.29).


Electrical project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $144,498.17 to Nelson

Electric Company (original contract amount was $2,699,000; final contract amount is $2,889,963.22)

(FLOOD).

1175-07-13, accepting N Avenue NW 2011 Water Main Replacement project and authorizing

issuance of final payment in the amount of $11,458.82 to Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. (original contract

amount was $205,977.50; final contract amount is $229,176.45).

1176-07-13, accepting Water Main Replacement in the Area of Gordon and Ford Avenues NW

project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $58,276.20 to Dave Schmitt

Construction Company, Inc., (original contract amount was $473,102.90; final contract amount is

$547,061.79).

1177-07-13, accepting Amendment No. 2 to contract for Environmental Remediation Services

for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential Properties project and authorizing issuance of final

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payment in the amount of $245.82 to Patriot Abatement Services, LLC (original contract amount was

$10,200; final contract amount is $4,916.44) (FLOOD).


for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential Properties project and authorizing issuance of final

payment in the amount of $13,462.88 to Patriot Abatement Services LLC, (original contract amount was


1179-07-13, accepting Amendment No. 3 to contract for Demolition Services for Flood

Damaged Commercial and Residential Structures project and authorizing issuance of final payment in

the amount of $1,360.72 to D.W. Zinser Company (original contract amount was $19,750; final contract

amount is $27,214.38) (FLOOD).


for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the

amount of $54,773.94 to ECCO Midwest, Inc. (original contract amount was $797,675; final contract

amount is $1,095,477.70) (FLOOD).

1181-07-13, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Northland Avenue NE

Reconstruction from North of Collins Road to the City Limit project.

1182-07-13, authorizing the City Finance Director to accept a refund in the amount of $1,978.15

from the Union Pacific Railroad Company for overpayment on a railroad surface repair project at 12th

Avenue SE at 4th Street SE (final total project payment is $12,403.87).

1183-07-13, establishing a “10 Minute Loading Zone”, “Valet Parking Only” zone and “Hotel

Vehicles Only” zone on the north side of 1st Avenue NE 200 and 300 blocks, both east and west of 3rd

Street in the recessed lane in front of the new US Cellular Center and Doubletree by Hilton Hotel.

1184-07-13, establishing a “10 Minute Loading Zone” on the west side of 3rd Street SE in the

600 block (south of the “No Parking Zone” established for the 6th Avenue intersection pedestrian

crosswalks) for improved service vehicle access to the new Intermec facility.

1185-07-13, approving the Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee.

1186-07-13, authorizing payment of Annual Economic Development Grants to Nordstrom.com

for $167,443.21 (Year 8 of 10).

1187-07-13, authorizing payment of Annual Economic Development Grants to The Pointe at

Cedar Rapids for $257,020.84 (Year 3 of 6).

1188-07-13, authorizing payment of Annual Economic Development Grants to Yellow Book USA

for $545,997.54 (Year 12 of 12).

1189-07-13, authorizing payment of Annual Economic Development Grants to 500First for

$156,464.91 (Year 6 of 10).

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1190-07-13, authorizing payment of Annual Economic Development Grants to Highway

Equipment for $161,965.99 (Year 3 of 5).

1191-07-13, authorizing payment of Annual Economic Development Grants to J Rettenmaier for

$498,568.70 (Year 5 of 11).

1192-07-13, authorizing the use of $978,465 of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funding for flood

insurance for City Facilities (FLOOD).

1193-07-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Howard R. Green

Company for an amount not to exceed $5,280 for additional engineering services for the Water

Pollution Control Facility Plant Wide Air Handling Evaluation study (original contract amount was



Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $46,849 for design services

in connection with the FY13 Sanitary Sewer Improvements (Various Locations) project (original contract



modifying the amount authorized in Amendment No. 2 and specifying an increased amount not to

exceed $7,616 for design services in connection with the 18th Street SW Culvert Replacement project

(original contract amount was $56,650; total contract amount with this amendment is $64,669).

1196-07-13, Amendment No. 12 to Disaster Recovery Housing Contract 08-DRH-208 with Iowa

Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and authorizing execution of Development Agreements and

related program documents (original contract grant amount was $12,146,137; total contract grant amount with this amendment is $61,288,060) (FLOOD).

1197-07-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew Contract for Jetting and Cleanout Services with

Captain Clean Ltd. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of $65,000


1198-07-13, Rescinding Resolution No. 1034-06-13 and authorizing execution of Amendment

No. 2 to the Contract for City Services Center Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Packages project with

Welter Storage Equipment to reflect the additional cost to add six brackets per shelving unit and for 121

HON ignition task chairs for employees at the new City Services Center for an amount not to exceed

$33,089 (original contract amount was $58,251; total contract amount with this amendment is $91,340)

(FLOOD).

1199-07-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for City Services Center Furniture, Fixtures and

Equipment (FF&E) Packages with Triplett Interior Solutions to reflect additional furniture such as

pedestal and lateral files, tackboards, upper storage, task lighting, corner brackets and panel power for

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an amount not to exceed $18,433.26 (original contract amount was $299,520.80; total contract amount


1200-07-13, Amending Resolution No. 1669-12-12 for an increase in Liquid Oxygen purchases

with Airgas North Central, Inc. from the original estimated annual amount of $100,000 to $200,000 for

the Water Pollution Control Facility.

1201-07-13, Amending Resolution No. 0317-02-13 to revise the expiration date to match the

Agreement for Appraisal Report Services with AssetWorks, Inc. (original amount was $30,000, which

remains unchanged).


Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – General project (original contract amount


member Swore.


Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Mechanical project (original contract amount was $10,917,000;

total contract amount with this amendment is $12,175,150). Abstain, Council member Swore.

1204-07-13, Change Order No. 19 in the amount of $15,593.70 with Paulson Electric Company,

Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Electrical project (original contract amount was


Olson.

1205-07-13, Change Order No. 9 (Final) in the amount of $71,085 and extending final

completion date to August 1, 2013, with Day Mechanical Systems, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids

Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding – Mechanical project (original contract


1206-07-13, Change Order No. 9 (Final) in the amount of $17,359 and extending final

completion date to August 1, 2013, with Nelson Electric Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids

Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding – Electrical project (original contract

amount was $3,106,550; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,417,721). Abstain, Council

member Swore.

1207-07-13, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $437,614, plus an additional 49 calendar

days, with Knutson Construction Services, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking

Ramp (and Skywalk) project (original contract amount was $12,422,000; total contract amount with this


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Midwest, Inc. for the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue – General Construction project (original


1209-07-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $26,480 with D.W. Zinser Company for the

Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building

Construction Project – Demolition & Abatement project (original contract amount was $489,000; total

contract amount with this amendment is $515,480) (FLOOD).



(original contract amount was $14,235,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $15,267,583)

(FLOOD).


Contractors, LLC for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Project – Fire Suppression, Plumbing & HVAC


$3,876,949.93) (FLOOD).


Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery and Renovation – Bid Package 2 – Mechanical & Plumbing project

(original contract amount was $2,654,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,812,731.07)



Inc. for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and

New Building Construction Project – General Contractor project (original contract amount was


member Swore.








Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #2 – Interior Demo, Steel, Concrete and

Roofing project (original contract amount was $506,000; total contract amount with this amendment is

$518,812.74) (FLOOD).

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Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #4 – Carpentry, Doors, Hardware and


is $592,130.39) (FLOOD).

1218-07-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $15,949.97 with Day Mechanical Systems,

Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #12 - Mechanical, HVAC and Plumbing project

(original contract amount was $913,800; total contract amount with this amendment is $937,042.97)

(FLOOD).

1219-07-13, Final retainage payment in the amount of $6,989.66 to Lindstrom Environmental,

Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Hazardous Material Abatement project (original contract amount was


1220-07-13, Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors,

Inc. for an amount not to exceed $305,460 for design services in connection with the 1st Avenue E from

27th Street to 40th Street Utilities Rehabilitation project.

1221-07-13, Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for an

amount not to exceed $44,811 for planning and design services in connection with the Downtown

Signal Removal and Complete Street Study project.

1222-07-13, Purchase order in the amount of $39,682.88 to GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc., C/O

Industrial Network Systems for the contract renewal at the Water Pollution Control Facility.

1223-07-13, Professional Services Agreement with Watersmith Engineering for an amount not

to exceed $31,784 for the Hoosier Lift Station Capacity Study.

1224-07-13, Purchase of computer equipment (desktops, monitors, laptops, printers,

workstations, server, etc.) from Hewlett-Packard Company in the amount of $500,000 for FY2014.

1225-07-13, Purchase of various technology equipment from CDW Government for a total

annual amount not to exceed $300,000 for FY2014.

1226-07-13, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 623 H Avenue NW to

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc. through the Residential Property Disposition program (FLOOD).

1227-07-13, Development Agreement with Matthew 25 Ministry Hub for disposition and

redevelopment of City-owned property at 207 3rd Avenue SW located in the 3rd Avenue SW Commercial

Historic District (FLOOD).

1228-07-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Premiere Developers,

Inc. for City-owned property at 926 F Avenue NW participating in the third round of the Single Family


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1229-07-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with S&J Homes, LLC for

City-owned property at 301 8th Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New

Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.

1230-07-13, Agreement for Redevelopment with The Fountains, LLC for redevelopment of

property at 600 and 616 1st Street SE (former Great Furniture Mart).

1231-07-13, Payment to Tricon General Construction in the amount of $231,123.30 for repairs

to the fire damaged solids dewatering building at the Water Pollution Control Facility.

1232-07-13, Contract for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services with Kone, Inc. for City-

wide elevator service for an annual amount not to exceed $55,128.

1233-07-13, Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for the rental of five Lanier digital copiers for

the following City departments; Purchasing-Treasury, Finance, City Manager Office, Fire and Human

Resources.

1234-07-13, Rescinding Resolution No. 0780-05-13, which authorized purchase of three 2013

Ford Focus Sedans, due to vehicles not being available from manufacturer.

1235-07-13, Fleet Services purchase of three 2014 Ford Focus Sedans from Junge Center

Point in the amount of $53,364.

1236-07-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2013 Ford E-250 Commercial Cargo Van

for use by Utilities Department – Water Administration from Stivers Ford, in the amount of $25,988.

1237-07-13, Purchase of Leeboy Asphalt Paver by the Fleet Maintenance Division from Road

Machinery and Supplies Company for the total amount of $143,900.

1238-07-13, Fire Department purchase of three Thermal Imaging Cameras from Danko

Emergency Equipment in the amount of $26,850.

1239-07-13, Contract for Replace Floor Drain System in Anaerobic Processing Building project

with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $56,463.

1240-07-13, Contract for Incinerator Testing for EPA MACT Parameters with Airtech

Environmental Services, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed

$64,800.

1241-07-13, Contract for Gardner Denver Air Compressor and Accessories project with B.G.

Brecke, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $31,180.

1242-07-13, Contract for Lime Sludge Removal and Disposal – Northwest Water Treatment

Plant Lagoons with Mike McMurrin Trucking, Inc. for the Utilities Department – Water Operations for an


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1243-07-13, Awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed $36,950, bond and

insurance of Kelly Demolition, LLC for RACM Demolition Services for One Flood Damaged Commercial

Structure project (FLOOD).

1244-07-13, Payment of $81,255.45 to be made to Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance for

professional services work related to the Medical SSMID. Abstain, Council member Gulick.

Report on bids for the WPC Administration Building HVAC Upgrades project (estimated cost is

$1,200,000). (Steve Hershner)

Day Mechanical Systems, Cedar Rapids, IA $1,744,000 Bowker Mechanical, Cedar Rapids, IA $1,790,000 S & S Plumbing, Marengo, IA $2,088,000


of Day Mechanical Systems, Inc. for the WPC Administration Building HVAC Upgrades project.

Report on bids for the Water Pollution Control Motor Control Center #2 Replacement project

(estimated cost is $1,350,000). (Steve Hershner)

Price Industrial Electric, Hiawatha, IA $1,286,900 Paulson Electric, Cedar Rapids, IA $1,296,250 ESCO Electric Company, Marion, IA $1,370,158 Acme Electric Company, Cedar Rapids, IA $1,499,000


of Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Motor Control Center #2 Replacement

project.

Report on bids for the West Well Field Electrical Improvements project (estimated cost is


Watts Electric Company, Waverly, NE $1,030,093.52 Price Industrial Electric, Hiawatha, IA $1,130,000.00 Michels Corporation, Neenah, WI $1,434,550.03

1247-07-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,030,093.52, bond and

insurance of Watts Electric Company for the West Well Field Electrical Improvements project.

1248-07-13, requesting an election be held on November 5, 2013 on the adoption of a Local

Option Sales and Services Tax to fund street maintenance, repair, construction and reconstruction work

in Cedar Rapids.


Ordinance No. 044-13, being an Ordinance to consider amending Ordinance No. 77-97, to

delete Condition Nos. 10 and 13 as requested by CRST International, was presented and read the

second time.

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Council member Gulick moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded

by Council member Shey. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey,

Swore, and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Abstain, Mayor Corbett.



Olson. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, and Mayor

Pro Tempore Vernon. Abstain, Mayor Corbett.

Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon relinquished the Chair to Mayor Corbett who continued to preside

over the meeting.

Ordinance No. 045-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the

Zoning Ordinance, to establish criteria for new digital display signs and to establish display criteria for

all digital display signs, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded






Mayor Corbett.




City Council adjourned at 5:05 p.m. to meet Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Swore Abstain, Mayor Corbett

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August 13, 2013, 12:00 noon



Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City

Attorney Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Timothy Carter.


Mayor Corbett and Council members Vernon and Poe presented a Proclamation to Nancylee

Ziese, Nancy York, Kathy Kilbourn, Anna Patty, Diane Ramsey, Sashi Solomon and Joan Jacobs declaring August 26, 2013 as Women's Equality Day.


noted.

A public hearing was held to consider a request for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for

construction of a new building at the Edgewood Station for property at 2320 Edgewood Road SW as

requested by Hunter Companies. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1249-08-13, authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of a new

building at the Edgewood Station for property at 2320 Edgewood Road as requested by Hunter

Companies.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code,

Revitalization Areas, establish the Edgewood Station Urban Revitalization Area designation at 2320

Edgewood Road SW as requested by Hunter Companies, was presented and read the first time.





A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 1620 E Avenue NE from

I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Knapp

Warden LLC and D & S Building Co. Inc. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Ordinance No. 046-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1620 E

Avenue NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as

requested by Knapp Warden LLC and D & S Building Co. Inc, was presented and read the first time.

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Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading;

seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shields,

Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson. Council member Gulick moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different

days be suspended and the Ordinance be approved on its second and third readings;

seconded by Council member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,

Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and

estimated cost for the Naoma Drive SW Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements project (estimated


1250-08-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Naoma

Drive SW Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Improvements project.


estimated cost for the Cedar River Amphitheater Trail Connection Between Amphitheater and Festival

Grounds project (estimated cost is $115,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.


River Amphitheater Trail Connection Between Amphitheater and Festival Grounds project.



Structures and Parcels project (estimated cost is $390,000). No comments or objections were heard or

filed.

1252-08-13, adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Environmental

Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels project (FLOOD).


Council member Swore moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member Vernon.

Council member Vernon requested that Item Number 7b (Motion setting a public hearing date for

August 27, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at Johnson Avenue/Jacolyn Drive NW

from O-S, RMF-1 and C-3 to C-2 as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc., et al.) and Item Number 9 (Motion

approving beer/liquor/wine applications of 28 establishments) be moved from the consent agenda to

the regular agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon

and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.

Council member Swore moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council member

Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor


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Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. August 27, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 5610 4th Street Court

SW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Point Builders and Todd Slezak.

b. August 27, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1734 B Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District as requested by Dennis L. Valenta.

c. August 27, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1320, 1324, 1328, 1332, 1336 and 1338 Ellis Boulevard NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Zone District as requested by Ahmann Investments, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids.

d. August 27, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 906, 908, 912, 916 and 918 10th Street SE and 1003 and 1017 9th Avenue SE from R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by Hatch Development Group and Mercy Medical Center.

e. August 27, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 605 G Avenue NW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by Neighborhood Development Corporation of Cedar Rapids Inc.

f. August 27, 2013 – to consider the vacation and elimination of a public street reservation easement for property at 5924 Gibson Dr NE in Ridgewood Meadows First Addition, east of Gibson Drive NE and north of Blairs Ferry Road NE as requested by Ridgewood LLC.

g. August 27, 2013 – to consider amending Ordinance No. 066-12 to correct the legal description for property at 115 16th Avenue SW as requested by Robert P. Schaffer.

h. August 27, 2013 – to consider amending Ordinance No. 034-13 correcting the legal description for property at the northwest corner of the intersection of 76th Avenue SW and C Street SW as requested by Kirkwood Community College.

i. August 27, 2013 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the third round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).


for August 27, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the J Avenue Water

Treatment Plant NE Booster Station Roof Replacement project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on September 11, 2013





1256-08-13, appointing Brian Rogers (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Plumbing Board

of Appeals.

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1257-08-13, appointing Brian Joyner (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Mechanical Board

of Appeals.

1258-08-13, appointing Barbara Beets (effective through June 30, 2014) to the Cedar Rapids

ADA Advisory Committee.

1259-08-13, appointing Jennifer Draper (effective through June 30, 2014), Danielle Rings

(effective through June 30, 2014), Laura Schamberger (effective through June 30, 2014) and

reappointing Brenda Blevins (effective through June 30, 2014) and Leland Freie (effective through June

30, 2014) to the Grants and Programs Citizen Advisory Committee.

1260-08-13, vote of thanks to Scott Byers, Sarah Henderson, Nancy Kasparek, William Unger

and Allen Varney for serving on the Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Facilities Commission.

1261-08-13, vote of thanks to Mary Chalupsky for serving on the Cedar Rapids Historic


1262-08-13, vote of thanks to Laura Seaton for serving on the City Planning Commission.

1263-08-13, vote of thanks to Preston Moore for serving on the Civil Rights Commission.

1264-08-13, vote of thanks to Timothy Kintner for serving on the Enterprise Zone Commission.

1265-08-13, approving St. Jude’s Sweet Corn Festival Committee’s Kernels 10K and 5K events

on August 17, 2013 (includes road closure).




properties.


properties.


properties.

1271-08-13, levy special assessments for delinquent weed mowing charges – 89 properties.

1272-08-13, accepting Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 1

project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $25,000 to Miron Construction Co.,

Inc.(original contract amount was $5,434,000; final contract amount is $5,614,123) (FLOOD). Abstain,


1273-08-13, accepting Cleaning of Flood Damaged Hydroelectric Facility project and

authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $2,749.24 to ServPro of Cedar Rapids (original

contract amount was $75,400; final contract amount is $54,984.72) (FLOOD).

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1274-08-13, accepting the water system improvements installed in Stags Leap Estates 1st

Addition - Phase 1 (Lots 1-12) and approving the 2-Year Maintenance Bond submitted by Connolly


1275-08-13, adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for payment

thereof for the Northland Avenue NE Reconstruction from North of Collins Road to the City Limit

project.

1276-08-13, approving the final plat of Knollwood Park Second Addition located on both sides of

Stratton Drive NE, east of Grand Oaks Drive NE.

1277-08-13, waiving the City’s right to review a subdivision of land for property at 140 Rosedale

Road within two miles of the Cedar Rapids corporate limits as requested by James and Kelly Sattler

and Kent and Kim Kelly.

1278-08-13, abatement and demolition of one commercial parcel under the Community

Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) (FLOOD).

1279-08-13, Amendment to Sub-Sublease for financing purposes of the New City Hall Building

(former Federal Courthouse) back to the City of Cedar Rapids by Courthouse II Tenant, LLC, or its

assignee.

1280-08-13, authorizing execution of Unanimous Written Consents re: Organizational Meetings

and Operating Agreements of Courthouse II Parent, LLC and Courthouse II Developer, LLC.

1281-08-13, establishing “No Parking 8:30 – 9:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Except Saturdays,

Sundays and Holidays” on the east side of Atwood Drive SW, between 1st Avenue and Crestridge

Avenue SW.

1282-08-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1445-06-03 and approving the installation of stop signs

on E Avenue NW at the intersection of 5th Street NW, such that all-way stop control is implemented at

this intersection.

1283-08-13, approving a site, concept and timeline for the installation of a northern gateway

with signage and landscaping along I-380, north of Highway 100 and south of Blairs Ferry Road.

1284-08-13, Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Neumann

Brothers, Inc. amending Section 7.4.2.1 of the Agreement for Construction Management Services in

connection with the May’s Island Parkade project (original contract amount was $3,382,480; total



US, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $90,850 for design services in connection with

the South Downtown Parkade – 7th Avenue SE project (original contract amount was $556,650; total


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in connection with the Collins Road NE Improvements: Backage Road from C Avenue NE to Northland

Avenue NE Extension project (original contract amount was $39,617; total contract amount with this



specifying an increased amount not to exceed $2,950 for design services in connection with the

Edgewood Road SW to the CRANDIC Railroad Crossing project (original contract amount was


1288-08-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hall & Hall

Engineers, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $14,215 for design services in

connection with the 76th Avenue SW from Kirkwood Boulevard to Interstate 380 Reconstruction project



Associates, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $10,700 for design services and a

release of contingency in the amount of $7,300 in connection with the 2011 Cedar Rapids Bridges –

Load Ratings project (original contract amount was $80,300; total contract amount with this amendment

is $91,000).

1290-08-13, Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ryan Companies,

US specifying an increased amount of $42,194 for construction management services in connection

with the New Cedar Rapids Public Library project (original contract amount was $2,059,574; total


1291-08-13, Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Solum Lang

Architects, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $124,500 for professional architectural

and engineering services in connection with the Ground Transportation Center (GTC) Bus Terminal

Repair project (original contract amount was $727,356; total contract amount with this amendment is

$981,216) (FLOOD).

1292-08-13, Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Terracon

Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $4,100 for an environmental

assessment in connection with the Cedar Rapids City Services Center project (original contract amount

was $335,800; total contract amount with this amendment is $399,204) (FLOOD).


US, Inc. specifying the release of contingency funds in the amount of $12,847 for construction

management services in connection with the Select City-Owned Flood Damaged Building Facilities

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$6,652,926) (FLOOD).

1294-08-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering,

Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $60,839 for design services in connection with the

Prairie Creek, from J Street to Cedar River, Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (original contract


1295-08-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Lagoon Ash Sand Storage with Mike

McMurrin Trucking, Inc. to reflect the cost for 15,000 additional tons of lagoon ash sand storage for an

amount not to exceed $149,850 (original contract amount was $199,800; total contract amount with this


1296-08-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Lagoon Ash Sand Hauling with Mike

McMurrin Trucking, Inc. to reflect the cost for 15,000 additional tons of lagoon ash sand hauling for an

amount not to exceed $49,350 (original contract amount was $65,800; total contract amount with this


1297-08-13, Amendment No. 5 to contract for Demolition Services for Flood Damaged

Commercial Structures project with D.W. Zinser Company to reflect the difference between the

estimated quantities and actual quantities and accepting project and Performance Bond and authorizing

issuance of payment in the amount of $20,355.38 (original contract amount was $367,950; final

contract amount with this amendment is $407,108) (FLOOD).


Commercial and Residential Structures project with D.W. Zinser Company to reflect the difference

between the estimated quantities and actual quantities and accepting project and Performance Bond

and authorizing issuance of payment in the amount of $10,945.22 (original contract amount was

$286,630; final contract amount with this amendment is $218,904.29) (FLOOD).


Former Animal Control Facility project with Active Thermal Concepts, Inc. to reflect a discovery item for

an amount not to exceed $62,410.75 and to revise the payment schedule (original contract amount was

$103,469; total contract amount with this amendment is $178,092.75) (FLOOD).

1300-08-13, amending Resolution No. 1070-06-13 to revise the possible incentive amount up to

$8,500 in connection with the Cedar River Trail Underpass of the Cedar River and Iowa City

(CRANDIC) Railroad Cedar River Bridge project.

1301-08-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel

Carpet Material with Kamals, Inc. to adjust the quantities of carpet border strips and cut and bind

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handmade area rugs for an amount not to exceed $8,919.31 (original contract amount was


1302-08-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Rockwell Automation TechConnect

Support for the Utilities Department with Van Meter Industrial in the amount of $25,192.14 (original

contract amount was $19,424; renewal contract amount is $25,192.14).

1303-08-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Printing of Magazine-Style Newsletter

for the City Manager’s Office with Walsworth Publishing Company, Inc. for an annual amount not to

exceed $240,000 (original contract amount was $240,000; renewal contract amount is $240,000.

1304-08-13, amend Resolution No. 1176-07-13 to correct the retainage payment amount to

$27,353.09 for final payment to Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc., for the Water Main

Replacement in the Area of Gordon and Ford Avenues NW project.

1305-08-13, Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $8,466.76 with Peterson Contractors, Inc.

for the 1st Avenue (IA 922/US BUS 151) Marion Boulevard & Collins Road, PCC (Portland Cement

Concrete Pavement) Widening with HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) Resurfacing project (original contract


1306-08-13, Change Order No. 2 (Final) in the amount of $31,990.65 with Pirc-Tobin

Construction, Inc. for the FY 2013 Curb Repair project (original contract amount was $227,538.50; total


1307-08-13, Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $15,254.40 with Price Industrial Electric,

Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1 and 3, Traffic Signal




Services Midwest for the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project (original



Company for the E Avenue NW-Phase I Ellis Boulevard to 3rd Street, Storm Sewer, Water Main,

Sidewalk and Street Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,757,558; total contract

amount with this amendment is $3,794,584.42).

1310-08-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $38,036.30 with Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc.

for the 2nd Avenue SW from 3rd Street to 6th Street Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main


amendment is $1,539,978.22).

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1311-08-13, Change Order Nos. 7 (Final) and 8 (Revised Final) for a total amount of $228,914

with Kleiman Construction, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior

Cladding – General project (original contract amount was $9,717,221; total contract amount with this


1312-08-13, Change Order No. 10 (Revised Final) in the amount of $5,240 with Day Mechanical

Systems, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding –

Mechanical project (original contract amount was $4,481,800; total contract amount with this


1313-08-13, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $405 with BWC Excavating, LC for the FY

2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project (original contract amount was

$189,177.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $260,656.08). Abstain, Council member

Gulick.

1314-08-13, Change Order Nos. 5 and 6 for a total amount of $102,919 plus an additional 10

calendar days with Miron Construction Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project




Company, Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 – General

Contractor project (original contract amount was $6,466,900; total contract amount with this


1316-08-13, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $2,938.81 with Borst Brothers Construction,

Inc. for the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1 project (original

contract amount was $501,121.24; total contract amount with this amendment is $536,614.50)

(FLOOD).

1317-08-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $78,545.52 with Northwest Underwater

Construction, LLC for the Main Interceptor from A Street SW to Prairie Creek Sanitary Sewer Repair


$479,871.95) (FLOOD).

1318-08-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $7,122.35 with Maxwell Construction, Inc. for

the 2nd Street SE From 9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (original


(FLOOD).

1319-08-13, Concrete Pavement and Concrete Sidewalk Petition and Assessment Agreement

submitted by Jeanne T. Sramek, Trustee of the James F. and Jeanne T. Sramek Family Trust and

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releasing subdivision bonds from 1976 for property located on the north side of O Avenue NW, east of

15th Street NW right-of-way.

1320-08-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $42,004.57, plus incentive up to

$1,500, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 24th Avenue and Otis Avenue SE

(South of) from Blakely Boulevard to Cole Street Manhole Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is

$42,000).


$1,200, bond and insurance of Dave Schmitt Construction for the 1815 Oak Knolls Court SE Storm

Sewer Improvements project (estimated cost is $36,000).


$1,500, bond and insurance of Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the Cleveland Elementary Sidewalks project



Dave Schmitt Construction for the Cottage Grove Parkway SE Storm Sewer Extension (Hse No. 4272

to 4264) project (estimated cost is $28,000).

1324-08-13, accepting bid in the amount of $1,000 from Frank and Ameila Waddle and

approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 819 8th Street NW.

1325-08-13, accepting bid in the amount of $1,000 from Diakonos Mission, Inc. and approving a

Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 1002 2nd Street SW.

1326-08-13, accepting bid in the amount of $220 from Daniel Wayne Wolfs and Amy Jo Wolfs

and approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 525 6th Avenue SW.

1327-08-13, accepting bid in the amount of $1,100 from John Bell and approving a Quit Claim

Deed for the disposition of 711 6th Street SW.

1328-08-13, accepting bid in the amount of $500 from Stacey Cooper and approving a Quit

Claim Deed for the disposition of 320 9th Street NW.

1329-08-13, accepting bid in the amount of $3,200 from Marvin J. Smejkal and approving a Quit

Claim Deed for the disposition of 831 3rd Avenue SW.

1330-08-13, accepting bid in the amount of $1,000 from Craig L. and Stacy A. Hejda and

approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 900 6th Street SW.

1331-08-13, accepting bid in the amount of $1,500 from Kellie Ann Hoffman and approving a

Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 341 15th Avenue SW.

1332-08-13, Tenant Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 from One Source Handling, Inc.

and authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $19,106 and accepting an

Easement for Sanitary Sewer, Easement for Recreational Trail and a Temporary Grading Easement for

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Construction from T & C Enterprises LLC from land located at 381 Hawkeye Downs Road SW in

connection with the Prairie Creek Trunk Sewer Replacement Phase 1 & 2 project.

1333-08-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $131,320 and accepting a Warranty Deed

for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from McGrath Automotive Group,

Inc. from land located at 1600 51st Street NE in connection with the 51st Street NE at Council Street NE


1334-08-13, Agreement No. 6-13-STPU-18 with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT)

for improvements in connection with the 42nd Street NE at the Intersections of the Cedar River Trail, the

Canadian National Railroad and the Interstate 380 Northbound Off Ramp project.

1335-08-13, Fire Department contract with Pierce Manufacturing for the purchase of a 100 foot

aluminum platform ladder truck in the amount of $961,321.

1336-08-13, renew Memorandum of Agreement with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community

Foundation and provide financial support of $40,000 to the Community Development Grant Program.

1337-08-13, Corrective Special Warranty Deed with Skogman Construction Company of Iowa

for City-owned property at 816 8th Street NW participating in the third round of the Single Family New


1338-08-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1229-07-13 and authorizing execution of a Development

Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with S&J Homes, LLC for City-owned property at 727 3rd

Avenue SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).

1339-08-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1734-12-12 which authorized execution of a Special

Warranty Deed with Matthew 25 Ministry Hub for City-owned property at 803 F Avenue NW through the

Residential Property Disposition (RPD) Program (FLOOD).

1340-08-13, Corrective Special Warranty Deed with GRR-DTE, LLC for City-owned properties

at 415, 419 and 423 2nd Street SW and 116 5th Avenue SW (FLOOD).


City-owned property at 1328 K Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New


1342-08-13, Development Agreement with Coe College for disposition and redevelopment of

City-owned property at 1424 B Avenue NE (former Fire Station No. 3) (FLOOD).

1343-08-13, negotiations of a Professional Services Agreement with RDG Planning & Design

for the development of the Comprehensive Plan Update.

1344-08-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of two John Deere 4520 Compact Utility Tractors

from P&K Midwest, Inc. for use by Parks Department – Bever Park and by Golf Operations for a total

amount of $66,889.84.

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1345-08-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2014 Ford Utility Police Interceptor Base

vehicle from Stivers Ford to be used by the Fire-EMS Department in the total amount of $29,260.


Doubletree Management, LLC, VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC and GoDaddy.com, LLC for a term of

two years, with a total payment of $25,375.


Doubletree Management, LLC, VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC and Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

for a term of two years, with a total payment of $37,555.

1348-08-13, Contract for Total Hydrocarbon Continuous Emission Monitoring System with

Thermo Environmental Instruments, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to

exceed $121,646.

1349-08-13, Fleet Services purchase of one single axle chassis with Swaploader and one single

axle chassis with Loadall from Truck Country in the amount of $319,355.

1350-08-13, contract extension for the Methamphetamine Drug Hot Spots Grant Program.

1351-08-13, Paramount Parking Lot Expansion Agreement for a period of three years between

City of Cedar Rapids, Downtown Parking Management Inc. (DPMI), and Short Term Parking Solution,

L.C. (STPS). Abstain, Council members Gulick and Olson.

Discussion regarding Item Number 7b: Vern Zakostelecky

Motion setting a public hearing date for August 27, 2013 to consider a change of zone for

property at 4825 Johnson Avenue NW, 100 Jacolyn Drive NW, 120 Jacolyn Drive NW and vacant land

north of 1st Avenue W, west of Jacolyn Drive NW from O-S, Office/Service Zone District, RMF-1,

Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to C-2,

Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc., Cedar Rapids Ventures, Bernard

and Mary Cejka and John and Christine Robson.

Discussion regarding Item Number 9: Chief Wayne Jerman


a. 3rd Street Saloon, 1202 1/2 3rd Street SE (transfer to McGrath Powersports, 4645 Center Point Road NE, for an event on August 29-30, 2013);

b. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill - Edgewood Road, 2645 Edgewood Road SW; c. Brewed Cafe, 1101 3rd Street SE (transfer to the Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th

Avenue SE for an event on August 23, 2013) - Abstain, Council member Gulick; d. Brewed Cafe, 1101 3rd Street SE - Abstain, Council member Gulick; e. Cancun #2, 555 Gateway Place SW; f. Carlos O'Kelly's, 2635 Edgewood Road SW; g. Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Road NE; h. Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame, 2000 Ellis Boulevard NW (5–day permit for an

event on August 24, 2013 at Ellis Park Softball Complex);

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i. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on August 13-14, 2013);

j. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on August 16-17, 2013);

k. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on August 23-25, 2013);

l. Dollar General #10774, 266 Blairs Ferry Road NE; m. Dollar General #3781, 151 Jacolyn Drive NW; n. Dollar General #4180, 2741 16th Avenue SW; o. Dollar General #6190, 403 Edgewood Road NW; p. Dollar General #9141, 3451 Mount Vernon Road SE; q. Gatherings, 905 3rd Street SE; r. Hy-Vee C-Store #3, 2300 Bowling Street SW (new–formerly Sinclair gas station); s. Lost Cuban, 209 3rd Street SE (new); t. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids/VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street

SW (5–day permit for an event on August 30, 2013); u. NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd Street SE (permanent outdoor service for an outdoor

seating area): v. Paddy O'Rourke's, 608 16th Street NE (outdoor service for an event on August 16-

18, 2013); w. Porky's Bar & Grill, 4617 J Street SW (new–formerly 6th Gear Bar & Grill); x. Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on September 6-7, 2013); y. Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on September 13-16,

2013); z. Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW; aa. Stadium Lounge Bar & Grill, 957 Rockford Road SW (outdoor service for an event on

August 17-18, 2013); bb. Tornado's Grub & Pub, 315 14th Avenue SE (outdoor service for an event on August

23-25, 2013). Discussion regarding Item Number 26: Paula Mitchell

1352-08-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Acme Electric Company,

Inc. for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 1008 2nd Street SE, 1012 2nd Street

SE, 1024 2nd Street SE and 208 11th Avenue SE (FLOOD).

Ordinance No. 047-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property south of 33rd

Avenue SW at 18th Street SW from A, Agriculture Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as

requested by Signature Homes and Gary D. Wolverton, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded






Mayor Corbett.

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Ordinance No. 048-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 210 8th

Street NW from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and I-2, General Industrial Zone

District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Kevin P. and Gail B. Kennedy, was

presented and read the second time. Council member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by

Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,




Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.




City Council adjourned at 1:00 p.m. to meet Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.


Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Swore

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August 27, 2013, 4:00 p.m.



Shey (left the meeting at 5:45 p.m.), Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager

Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Pat Rieck.


Mayor Corbett and Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring the month of

September 2013 as World Alzheimer’s Month. Resolutions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor Corbett voting “Aye” unless

noted.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 1320, 1324, 1328, 1332,

1336 and 1338 Ellis Boulevard NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned

Unit Development Zone District as requested by Ahmann Investments, LLC and the City of Cedar

Rapids. One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1320,

1324, 1328, 1332, 1336 and 1338 Ellis Boulevard NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District

to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Zone District as requested by Ahmann Investments, LLC and the

City of Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Karr moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed

in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a

later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,

Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 906, 908, 912, 916 and

918 10th Street SE and 1003 and 1017 9th Avenue SE from R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District

and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as

requested by Hatch Development Group and Mercy Medical Center. One comment was heard. No


Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 906,

908, 912, 916 and 918 10th Street SE and 1003 and 1017 9th Avenue SE from R-3D, Two Family

Residence Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family

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Residence Zone District as requested by Hatch Development Group and Mercy Medical Center, was


Council member Karr moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed


later date; seconded by Council member Olson. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,


A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 605 G Avenue NW from

I-2, General Industrial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by

Neighborhood Development Corporation (NDC) of Cedar Rapids, Inc. No comments or objections


A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 5610 4th Street Court SW

from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Point

Builders and Todd Slezak. No comments or objections were heard or filed.


4th Street Court SW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as

requested by Point Builders and Todd Slezak, was presented and read the first time.





A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 4825 Johnson Avenue

NW, 100 Jacolyn Drive NW, 120 Jacolyn Drive NW and vacant land north of 1st Avenue W, west of

Jacolyn Drive NW from O-S, Office/Service Zone District, RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone

District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as

requested by Hy-Vee, Inc., Cedar Rapids Ventures, Bernard and Mary Cejka and John and Christine

Robson. Comments were heard. No written comments or objections were filed.


Johnson Avenue NW, 100 Jacolyn Drive NW, 120 Jacolyn Drive NW and vacant land north of 1st

Avenue W, west of Jacolyn Drive NW from O-S, Office/Service Zone District, RMF-1, Multiple Family

Residence Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial

Zone District as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc., Cedar Rapids Ventures, Bernard and Mary Cejka and John

and Christine Robson, was presented and read the first time.

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Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading; seconded by

Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,



suspended and the Ordinance be approved on its second and third readings; seconded by Council

member Swore. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,


A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 1734 B Avenue NW from

R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District as

requested by Dennis L. Valenta. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1734 B

Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood

Convenience Zone District as requested by Dennis L. Valenta, was presented and read the first time.





A public hearing was held to consider amending Ordinance No. 066-12 which rezoned property

at 115 16th Avenue SW to correct the legal description for the property as requested by Robert P.

Schaffer. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Ordinance No. 050-13, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 066-12 which rezoned

property at 115 16th Avenue SW to correct the legal description for the property as requested by Robert

P. Schaffer, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Swore moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading; seconded by

Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,




member Swore. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,


A public hearing will be held to consider amending Ordinance No. 034-13 which rezoned

property at the northwest corner of the intersection of 76th Avenue SW and C Street SW to correct the

legal description for the property as requested by Kirkwood Community College. No comments or


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Ordinance No. 051-13, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 034-13 which rezoned

property at the northwest corner of the intersection of 76th Avenue SW and C Street SW to correct the

legal description for the property as requested by Kirkwood Community College, was presented and


Council member Swore moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading; seconded by

Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore,

Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Shey.



member Swore. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon

and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Shey.

A public hearing was held to consider the vacation and elimination of a public street reservation

easement for property at 5924 Gibson Drive NE in Ridgewood Meadows First Addition, east of Gibson

Drive NE and north of Blairs Ferry Road NE as requested by Ridgewood LLC. No comments or


1353-08-13, vacating and eliminating a public street reservation easement for property at 5924

Gibson Dr NE in Ridgewood Meadows First Addition, east of Gibson Drive NE and north of Blairs Ferry

Road NE as requested by Ridgewood LLC.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property acquired

through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the

third round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). No comments or objections



estimated cost for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant NE Booster Station Roof Replacement project


1354-08-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the J Avenue

Water Treatment Plant NE Booster Station Roof Replacement project.



City Manager Pomeranz announced that Item Number 26 (Resolution establishing “No Parking

Anytime” on both the north and south sides of Diagonal Drive SW between L Street and 1st Street SW)

and Item Number 30f (Amendment No. 2 to the CDBG contract for the Parking Lot And Parcel Clean-

Up Demolition Services Of Flood Damaged Properties project with Kelly Demolition, LLC) be removed

from the agenda and Item Number 35 (Discussion and Resolution authorizing execution of a

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Development Agreement with Cedar Rapids Redevelopment Group, LLC for disposition and

redevelopment of City-owned property bounded by 1st Street SW, 1st Street NW, Interstate 380, 3rd

Street SW and 2nd Avenue SW) read Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC instead of Cedar Rapids

Redevelopment Group, LLC. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore,



Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. Motion carried. Motion to approve minutes.


a. September 10, 2013 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 15-foot wide strip of excess alley right of way located southwesterly of and adjacent to 1017 9th Avenue SE as requested by Hatch Development Group.

b. September 10, 2013 – to consider the purchase of an Action Target by Mancom Target Equipment in the amount of $225,892.


for September 10, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Five Seasons

Parkade Skywalk – Phase II Exterior Renovations project and authorizing the City Engineer, or


(estimated cost for Phase II is $60,000; total project cost is $180,000).


for September 10, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Sanitary Sewers

Quadrant Flood Repairs Lining Package #5 – 2013 project and authorizing the City Engineer, or




a. 2nd Avenue Corner Pocket, 609 2nd Avenue SW; b. Adelita’s Mexican Grill, 2383 Blairs Ferry Road NE; c. Brewed Café at Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd Street SE (new – formerly Zins @

TCR); d. Cannon Ballroom & Studios, 260 33rd Avenue SW (new); e. Casey’s General Store #2765, 5050 Northland Avenue NE; f. Casey’s General Store #2771, 501 6th Street SW; g. Chappy's Safari Lounge, 229 16th Avenue SW; h. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an

event on September 28-29, 2013); i. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an

event on September 14-15, 2013);

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j. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on September 1-2, 2013);

k. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on August 30-31, 2013);

l. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on September 10-11, 2013);

m. Coe College, 1220 1st Avenue NE (transfer to 118 2nd Avenue SE (United Fire Group) for an event on September 13-14, 2013);

n. Dancer’s Ranch, 3000 6th Street SW; o. Dostal Catering Service, 1211 Wiley Boulevard SW; p. Frond Design Studio, 310 10th Avenue SE; q. Godfather’s Pizza, 2201 16th Avenue SW; r. Godfather’s Pizza, 3647 ½ 1st Avenue SE; s. The Keg, 719 5th Street SE (outdoor service for an event on September 14-15,

2013); t. Planet X, 4444 1st Avenue NE, Suite 3001; u. Smuggler’s Wharf, 95 16th Avenue SW; v. Taqueria El Paisano, 700 1st Avenue NW, Suite A (new – formerly La Salsita); w. Zio Johno's, 2925 Williams Parkway SW.


1356-08-13, approving payment of payroll. 1357-08-13, appointing Ronald Mussman (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Cedar Rapids

Historic Preservation Commission.

1358-08-13, vote of thanks to Bret Nilles for serving on the Civil Rights Commission.



properties.


properties.

1362-08-13, accepting sanitary sewer improvements in Crescent View First Addition – Phase III

and approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode Construction, Inc. in the amount of

$29,935.

1363-08-13, accepting storm sewer improvements in Crescent View First Addition – Phase III

and approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode Construction, Inc. in the amount of

$49,826.45.

1364-08-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete improvements in Crescent View First Addition

– Phase III and approving the 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by City Wide Construction

Corporation in the amount of $93,884.

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1365-08-13, accepting water system improvements installed in Cedar River Bluffs 2nd Addition –

Phase I (Lots 3 and 6) and approving the 2-Year Maintenance Bond submitted by Schrader Excavating

and Grading Co. in the amount of $29,023.95.

1366-08-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Exterior Signage project and

authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $5,203.28 to Coast Signs, Inc. (original contract

amount was $122,430; final contract amount is $129,183).

1367-08-13, accepting Highway 30 to 33rd Avenue SW (West of Banar Drive), Sanitary Sewer

Extension project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $2,048.48 to Rathje

Construction Company (original contract amount was $39,884.50; final contract amount is $40,969.50).

1368-08-13, accepting 3rd Avenue SE from 10th Street SE to 14th Street SE (PCI Medical Mall)

Water Main and Storm Sewer Extension and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of

$20,582.48 to Rathje Construction Company (original contract amount was $432,993.55; final contract

amount is $411,649.57).

1369-08-13, accepting 15th Avenue SW (North of) Between 4th Street and 6th Street, Sanitary

Sewer Replacement project with Rathje Construction Company (original contract amount was $30,934;

final contract amount is $24,358) (FLOOD).

1370-08-13, accepting Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $47,349.29 for the Five Seasons

Parkade Skywalk – Phase 1 Interior Renovations project and authorizing issuance of final payment in

the amount of $5,950.16 to Olmstead Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $71,654; final


1371-08-13, accepting Amendment to Purchase Order No. 304368-01 in the amount of

$4,319.22 for the Crestwood Drive NW, East of 38th Street Storm Sewer Improvements project and

authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $32,440.22 to Dave Schmitt Construction

Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $28,121; final contract amount with this amendment is

$32,440.22).

1372-08-13, approving Van Deusen’s First Addition, located at 3232 Waveland Drive NW.

1373-08-13, approving Bearded Oaks First Addition, located at 1720 34th Street SE.

1374-08-13, approving Summerfield Fifteenth Addition, located at the Monterey Drive NE

extension, south of Amelia Drive NE.


Inc. for property at 1323 K Street SW. Abstain, Council member Olson.


Inc. for property at 1617 3rd Street SW. Abstain, Council member Olson.

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property at 818 3rd Avenue SW. Abstain, Council member Olson.

1378-08-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with V&B Enterprises, L.C.

for property at 1202 9th Street NW. Abstain, Council member Olson.


bidders for the 18th Street SW from 13th Avenue to 16th Avenue SW Improvements project.


bidders for the 76th Avenue SW from East of Interstate 380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW Improvements.

1381-08-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1612-12-67 which established “30 Minute Parking” for a

distance of 90 feet in front of 905-907 17th Street NE.

1382-08-13, establishment and installation of a school crosswalk on the south approach of

Windy Meadow Lane and Windy Meadow Circle NE.

1383-08-13, granting 12 ambulance vehicle licenses to Area Ambulance Service.



in connection with the CEMAR Trail Phase 1 and 2 project (original contract amount was $134,000;



Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $19,900 for professional

services in connection with the Flood Management Structure and Outdoor Amphitheater project


1386-08-13, Amendment to Purchase Order No. 27593 in the amount of $3,123.75 with

Datanamics, Inc. for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – HSIA System project (original contract

amount was $29,125; total contract amount with this amendment is $32,248.75).

1387-08-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Artwork

Photographic Services with Artline Wholesalers, Inc. to reflect the additional cost for public spaces

artwork for an amount not to exceed $28,780.52 (original contract amount was $35,172.73; total


1388-08-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew Contract for Towing Services and Storage of Vehicles

with Darrah’s, Inc. for towing and storage of motor vehicles for the Police Department with no cost to

the City and for Towing Services of City-owned Vehicles for an estimated annual amount of $10,000


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1389-08-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Staging

and Setup Logistics Services with Dynamic Furniture Services dba FF&E Solutions to finalize the

contract for additional work performed for an amount not to exceed $9,330 (original contract amount

was $202,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $237,462.50).

1390-08-13, Change Order No. 18 (Final) deducting the amount of $122,200.56 with Metro

Pavers, Inc. for the Edgewood Road SW from South of CRANDIC Railroad to 37th Avenue Intersection

project (original contract amount was $5,941,784.21; total contract amount with this amendment is

$5,978,056.62).

1391-08-13, Change Order No. 19 (Final) in the amount of $117,385.73 with Unzeitig

Construction Company for the City Hall – Remodel project (original contract amount was $5,843,000;


1392-08-13, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $32,149 with Knutson Construction Services,

Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp (and Skywalk) project (original contract


1393-08-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $28,019 with Portzen Construction, Inc. for

the Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control Building project (original contract amount was $3,815,500;

total contract amount with this amendment is $3,855,684) (FLOOD).




(FLOOD).

1395-08-13, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $591.75 with Bowker Mechanical



$3,877,541.68) (FLOOD).





member Swore.

1397-08-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $1,532 with Modern Piping, Inc. for the Cedar

Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building



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1398-08-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $54,536 with Acme Electric Company, Inc.

for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New












$523,260.33) (FLOOD).




is $593,640.69) (FLOOD).

1403-08-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $1,191 with Pearson Wall Systems, Inc. for

the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #6 – Framing, Plaster, Paint, Partitions, Fabric Panels

and Ceilings project (original contract amount was $1,453,800; total contract amount with this


1404-08-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $741 with Day Mechanical Systems, Inc. for

the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #12 – Mechanical, HVAC and Plumbing project


(FLOOD).

1405-08-13, Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environmental, LLC for

an amount not to exceed $84,150 for design services in connection with the C Avenue NE from Collins

Road to Blairs Ferry Road Phase 1 – Utility Improvements project.

1406-08-13, Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers and Surveyors,

Inc. for an amount not to exceed $60,000 for design services in connection with the FY14

Miscellaneous Storm Sewer Improvements project.

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1407-08-13, Professional Services Agreement with Shoemaker & Haaland Professional

Engineers for an amount not to exceed $74,208 for design services in connection with the Cedar River

Bridges Miscellaneous Bridge Repairs project.

1408-08-13, Professional Services Agreement with CH2M-Hill Engineers, Inc. for an amount not

to exceed $119,055 for design services in connection with the Highway 100 Sanitary Sewer and Water

Main Crossing Improvements project.

1409-08-13, Tenant Purchase Agreement in the amount of $760 from Matt Sebetka, authorizing

execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $21,050 and accepting an Easement for Sanitary

Sewer and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Staco Corporation from land located

north of Mount Vernon Road SE and east of Wilder Drive SE in connection with the Indian Creek Trunk

Sanitary Sewer Capacity Improvements – Phase 2 and 3 project.

1410-08-13, release of partial final payment in the amount of $57,414.82 to TS Sports for the

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Video Technology Systems bid package project (original contract

amount was $2,305,181.75; total contract amount is $2,296,593.02).

1411-08-13, release of partial final payment in the amount of $359,476.30 to Miron Construction


was $28,273,698; total contract amount is $29,754,101). Abstain, Council member Swore.

1412-08-13, release of final payment in the amount of $117,162 to Paulson Electric Company

for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Electrical project (original contract amount was

$8,437,635; total contract amount is $9,326,178.70). Abstain, Council member Olson.

1413-08-13, Development Agreement with KHB Redevelopment Group, LLC for disposition and

redevelopment of City-owned property at 100 and 102 3rd Avenue SW located in the 3rd Avenue SW

Commercial Historic District (FLOOD).

1414-08-13, Development Agreement with OPC Allan Investments, LLC for disposition and

redevelopment of City-owned property at 222 3rd Avenue SW located in the 3rd Avenue SW

Commercial Historic District (FLOOD).

1415-08-13, State of Iowa HOME Investment Partnership Program funding applications to be

submitted by the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. to the Iowa Finance Authority. Abstain, Council

members Gulick and Olson.

1416-08-13, renewal of the Service Contract for Oracle Database Software Maintenance

(PeopleSoft) with Oracle in the amount of $37,373.91 (original amount from last year was $36,285.37;

renewal contract amount is $37,373.91).

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1417-08-13, renewal of the annual database software license update and technical support

services contract for Fiscal Year 2014 with Oracle in the amount of $31,935.50 (original amount from

last year was $31,005.34; renewal contract amount is $31,935.50).

1418-08-13, 28E Agreement between the City of Cedar Rapids Utilities Department – Solid

Waste and Recycling Division and the City of Robins for two loose leaf vacuum collection events in the

Fall of 2013 for an amount not to exceed $14,000.

1419-08-13, Lease renewal with Silent Woman, LLC for Civil Rights Commission office space at

425 2nd Street SE, Suite 960 in the amount of $2,822.26 per month until the end of the lease,

November 30, 2014, not to exceed $67,734.24.

1420-08-13, Fleet Services purchase of one used Altec Derrick Digger from Global Rental

Company, Inc. in the amount of $87,500.

1421-08-13, Contract for ammunition with Ultramax Ammunition for the Police Department for

an amount not to exceed $70,000.

1422-08-13, Contract for Motor Oil and Lubricants with Fauser Energy Resources for various

City departments for an annual amount not to exceed $145,000.

1423-08-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one Single Axle Chassis with Aerial Device and

Chipper Body from Hawkeye Trucks in the amount of $160,236.

1424-08-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one industrial sweeper from MH Equipment in

the amount of $25,920 (FLOOD).

1425-08-13, Letter of Agreement between Linn County Public Health and the City of Cedar

Rapids for temporary location of air monitoring equipment on City-owned property at the Tait Cummins

Sports Complex.

1426-08-13, Professional Services Agreement with Ulteig Engineers for an amount not to

exceed $76,000 for the J Avenue Water Plant Coordination Study project.

1427-08-13, Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Department of Interior, Geological Survey

(USGS) for the continuing “Assessment of Ground-Water Flow and Quality for the Cedar Rapids

Alluvium” for the period of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 for a project cost of $219,735

(project cost to be shared on a 38/62 basis with the City’s share being $135,735).

1428-08-13, Professional Services Agreement with Fox Engineering for an amount not to

exceed $86,000 for the C3 Clarifier Rehabilitation project.

1429-08-13, Professional Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for an amount not

to exceed $53,500 for the construction and Title V Permit updates and review, the CY2013 Title V

Emissions Inventory, Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports, and Annual Compliance Certification for the

Water Pollution Control Facility.

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Mayor Corbett recognized Council member Shields who then held a colloquy with Council

regarding the upcoming LOST vote and what he felt may be some public misperception that new roads

will be built using LOST funds. Council member Shields asked the Mayor and each Council member if

they were aware of any new roads to be built using LOST funds and all stated they were only aware of

plans to extend Ellis Blvd and 14th Street SE near St. Wenceslaus Church but were not aware of any

new roads or streets to be built using the LOST funds.

Report on bids for the Cedar River Amphitheater Trail Connection Between Amphitheater and

Festival Grounds project (estimated cost is $115,000). (Doug Carper)

Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Alburnett, IA $99,962.65 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $110,948.35

Vieth Construction Corporation, Cedar Falls, IA *$123,540.00 Rathje Construction Company, Marion, IA $126,154.30 Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $138,086.15 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA $149,711.60 *Addition error found in bid 1430-08-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $99,962.65 plus incentive up to

$12,000, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Cedar River

Amphitheater Trail Connection Between Amphitheater and Festival Grounds project.

Report on bids for the Naoma Drive SW Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements project


Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $462,600


$13,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the Naoma Drive SW Sanitary and

Storm Sewer Improvements project.

Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged

Structures project (estimated cost is $390,000). (John Riggs)

D.W. Zinser Company, Walford, IA $131,178 Kelly Demolition & Excavating LLC, Mt. Vernon, IA $198,873

1432-08-13, awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed $131,178, bond and

insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for

Flood Damaged Structures project (FLOOD). Council member Shey was not present for this vote.

Discussion regarding Item Number 34: Paula Mitchell

1433-08-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Neighborhood

Development Corporation (NDC) of Cedar Rapids, Inc. for disposition and redevelopment of City-

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owned property at 602 2nd Avenue SW, 606 2nd Avenue SW and 622 2nd Avenue SW (FLOOD).

Council member Shey was not present for this vote.

Discussion regarding Item Number 35: Joe O’Hern and Jennifer Pratt

1434-08-13, Development Agreement with Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC for

disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property bounded by 1st Street SW, 1st Street NW,

Interstate 380, 3rd Street SW and 2nd Avenue SW. Council member Shey was not present for this vote.

Ordinance No. 052-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code,

Revitalization Areas, establishing the Edgewood Station Urban Revitalization Area designation at 2320

Edgewood Road SW as requested by Hunter Companies, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded

by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields,

Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Shey was not present for this vote.



Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. Council member Shey was not present for this vote.



members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Shey

was not present for this vote.

City Council adjourned at 6:29 p.m. to meet Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Shey Abstain, Council member Swore

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 4, 2013; 11:45 a.m.

City Council met in Special Session in the Police Department Community Room, 505 1st

Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,

Shey (participated by telephone), Shields and Swore. Also present were City Manager Jeff

Pomeranz and City Attorney James Flitz. Absent, Council members Olson and Vernon.

The following motion was approved with all Council members and Mayor Corbett voting

“Aye” unless noted.

Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine application of Orchestra Iowa, 119 3rd Avenue

SE for a 5-day permit for an event on September 8, 2013 at Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE.

Council member Gulick moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes,

Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett.





September 10, 2013, 12:00 noon



Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.

Absent, Council members Shey and Shields.

The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Taha Tawil.


“Good News” announcements were given by Mayor Corbett.

Mayor Corbett and Council member Vernon presented a Proclamation declaring the week of

September 17-23, 2013 as Constitution Week.

Mayor Corbett and Council member Karr presented a Proclamation declaring the week of

September 15-21, 2013 as Veterans for Peace Week.


noted.


in and to the property described as a 15-foot wide strip of excess alley right of way located

southwesterly of and adjacent to 1017 9th Avenue SE as requested by Hatch Development Group. No



property described as a 15-foot wide strip of excess alley right of way located southwesterly of and

adjacent to 1017 9th Avenue SE as requested by Hatch Development Group, was presented and read

the first time.



at a later date; seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,

Olson, Poe, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

A public hearing was held to consider the purchase of Mancom Target Equipment from Action

Target, Inc. in the amount of $225,892. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1435-09-13, authorizing execution of a contract with Action Target, Inc. for the purchase of

Mancom Target Equipment in the amount of $225,892 (sole source).

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estimated cost for the Five Seasons Parkade Skywalk – Phase II Exterior Renovations project

(estimated cost for Phase II is $60,000; total project cost is $180,000). No comments or objections were

heard or filed.

1436-09-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Five

Seasons Parkade Skywalk – Phase II Exterior Renovations project.


estimated cost for the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repairs Lining Package #5 – 2013 project


1437-09-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Sanitary

Sewers Quadrant Flood Repairs Lining Package #5 – 2013 project (FLOOD).


Council member Swore moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member Vernon.

City Manager Pomeranz announced that Item Number 16 (Resolution accepting the PCI Parking

Garage project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $1,607,999.98 to PCI

Parking Garage, Inc.) and Item Number 26 (first reading of an Ordinance granting a change of zone for

property at 605 G Avenue NW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family

Residence Zone District as requested by the Neighborhood Development Corporation (NDC) of Cedar

Rapids, Inc.) be removed from the agenda and Item Number 6g (Motion setting a public hearing date

for October 8, 2013 to consider a request for an amendment to the RuffaloCODY Urban Revitalization

Area Plan to include additional property at the southwest corner of Kirkwood Parkway and C Street

SW) read October 22, 2013 instead of October 8, 2013. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,

Poe, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.


Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion

carried.



a. September 24, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1010 Boyson Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by The Commons at Boyson Park, LLC and SB/CB Partnership.

b. September 24, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 6677 16th Avenue SW from A, Agriculture Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to PUD-1, Planned Unit Development One Zone District as requested by Sharp Investments, LLC.

c. September 24, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 3015 and 3233 Blairs Ferry Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Linn Area Credit Union and First Assembly of God Church.

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d. September 24, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for 32 City-owned properties for the Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District; R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District; RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District; RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District; and O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District for proposed ROOTs lots as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD).

e. September 24, 2013 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid, and described as a single family residential property located at 1816 Hamilton Street SW.

f. September 24, 2013 – to consider the execution of an Easement Agreement with Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC in connection with improvements to high-speed internet service for property located on City-owned land easterly of and adjacent to 5750 1st Avenue NW.

g. October 22, 2013 – to consider a request for an amendment to the RuffaloCODY Urban Revitalization Area Plan to include additional property at the southwest corner of Kirkwood Parkway and C Street SW.


for September 24, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the WPC Cryogenic

Plant Upgrades project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and

publicly announce the results on October 23, 2013 (estimated cost is $2,500,000).

Motion authorizing publication of a public notice that on September 24, 2013 a resolution will be

considered to execute a Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for the rental of three Lanier digital

copiers for the following City departments; Sewer/Streets, Engineering and Building Services.


a. 1st Avenue Wine House, 3412 1st Avenue NE; b. Bulicek’s Deli & Brew, 1616 6th Street SW; c. Butcher Block Steakhouse, 1117 1st Avenue SE; d. Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina, 588 Boyson Road NE, Suite 124; e. CVS Pharmacy #8443, 3419 16th Avenue SW; f. The Juke Joint, 1736 16th Avenue SW (new – formerly F-13); g. Kum & Go #508, 30 Four Oaks Drive SW; h. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street SW (5-day permit for an event on

September 14, 2013); i. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street SW (5-day permit for an event on

September 28, 2013); j. Moose McDuffy’s, 834 1st Avenue NE; k. Paddy O’Rourke’s Bar & Grill, 608 16th Street NE (outdoor service for an event on

September 20-21, 2013); l. Panchero’s Mexican Grill, 5300 Edgewood Road NE; m. Rumors Bar & Grill, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on September 27-

28, 2013); n. Sam’s Club #8162, 2605 Blairs Ferry Road NE; o. Zeppelins, 5300 Edgewood Road NE; p. Zins, 227 2nd Avenue SE.

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1441-09-13, appointing Tom Capo (effective through June 30, 2014) to the Civil Rights

Commission.

1442-09-13, approving the Cedar Rapids Community School District “Five Seasons Invitational

Marching Band Competition” event (includes road closure) on October 5, 2013.

1443-09-13, intent to assess for Utilities – Water Division delinquent municipal utility bills at 30

properties.

1444-09-13, levy special assessment for delinquent weed mowing charges at 105 properties.

1445-09-13, accepting sanitary sewer improvements in Summerfield Fifteenth Addition and

approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Butschi Real Estate Company in the amount of

$25,000.

1446-09-13, accepting storm sewer improvements in Summerfield Fifteenth Addition and

approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Butschi Real Estate Company in the amount of

$19,875.

1447-09-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement improvements in Summerfield

Fifteenth Addition and approving the 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company,

LLC in the amount of $32,000.

1448-09-13, accepting storm sewer improvements at Kum & Go, 16th Avenue SW and

approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Henning Construction Company, LLC in the

amount of $2,000.

1449-09-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement improvements at Kum & Go, 16th

Avenue SW and approving the 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Henning Construction

Company, LLC in the amount of $16,605.

1450-09-13, accepting sanitary sewer improvements at the National Czech & Slovak Museum &

Library and approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction

Company, Inc. in the amount of $29,835.

1451-09-13, accepting storm sewer improvements at the National Czech & Slovak Museum &

Library and approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction

Company, Inc. in the amount of $40,449.50.

1452-09-13, accepting sanitary sewer improvements in Stags Leap Estates First Addition (Lots

1 through 12) and approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Connolly Construction, Inc. in


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1453-09-13, accepting storm sewer improvements in Stags Leap Estates First Addition (Lots 1

through 12) and approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Connolly Construction, Inc. in

the amount of $30,583.60.

1454-09-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement improvements in Stags Leap

Estates First Addition (Lots 1 through 12) and approving the 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by

City Wide Construction Corporation in the amount of $40,061.

1455-09-13, accepting CR Transit Bus Garage project and authorizing issuance of final

payment in the amount of $222,958.03 to Kleiman Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was

$4,077,911; final contract amount is $4,459,160.60) (FLOOD).

1456-09-13, accepting Joint Communications Network Construction Group 1 project and

authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $129,254.87 to Price Industrial Electric, Inc.

(original contract amount was $2,212,673; final contract amount is $2,585,097.42).

1457-09-13, accepting Change Order No. 12 (Final) deducting the amount of $379,594.15 for

the Joint Communications Network Construction Group 2 EDA Project #05-79-04926 project and

authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $115,019.82 to Rohl Networks, LP (original


1458-09-13, adopting the boundaries of the First Street Corridor Viable Business District

(FLOOD).

1459-09-13, authorizing the Finance Department to electronically file Fiscal Year 2013 City

Street Financial Report with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT).

1460-09-13, authorizing a Cedar Rapids Firefighter to attend the 15th Annual Structural Collapse

School in Virginia Beach, Va., for a total amount of $3,963.

1461-09-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering,

Inc. for an amount not to exceed $20,000 for additional engineering services for the WPCF Headworks

Local Limits Study (original contract amount was $110,000; total contract amount with this amendment

is $130,000).


Equipment (FF&E) Packages with Triplett Interior Solutions to reflect glass panels for open office 131

and additional furnishings for the Assessor’s Office for an amount not to exceed $3,187.95 (original


(FLOOD).

1463-09-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Electronic Plan Room Services for the

Public Works Department – Engineering Division with Rapids Reproductions, Inc. for a total amount not

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to exceed $75,000 (original contract amount was $148,214.51; renewal contract amount is $75,000)

(FLOOD).


Commercial and Residential Structures project with D.W. Zinser Company to reflect a discovery item, to

reflect the difference between the estimated quantities and actual quantities and accepting project and

performance bond and authorizing issuance of payment in the amount of $10,096.19 (original contract

amount was $304,745; final contract amount is $201,923.58) (FLOOD).

1465-09-13, Amendment No. 2 to the CDBG and FEMA contracts for the Parking Lot And

Parcel Clean-Up Demolition Services Of Flood Damaged Properties project with Kelly Demolition, LLC

to reflect discovery items and to extend the term of contracts and accepting work for both (original

CDBG and FEMA contract amount was $40,105; final amount with this amendment is $50,020)

(FLOOD).

1466-09-13, Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Novak Design

Group, PLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $29,063 and to amend the Schedule for

Completing the Scope of Services in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking

Ramp project (original contract amount was $875,993; total contract amount with this amendment is

$951,701).


Former Animal Control Facility project with Active Thermal Concepts, Inc. to reflect a discovery item for

an amount not to exceed $109,937.80 and to extend the term and revise the payment schedule


(FLOOD).

1468-09-13, amending Resolution No. 0318-02-13 for additional food and beverage smallwares

purchases from Edward Don and Company for the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Convention

Complex for an additional $155,020.86 (original amount was $410,000; total amended amount is

$565,020.86).

1469-09-13, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $790.50 with BWC Excavating, LC for the FY

2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp program – Contract No. 1 project (original contract amount was

$189,177.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $261,446.58). Abstain, Gulick.

1470-09-13, Change Order. No. 6 in the amount of $14,205.97 with Pirc-Tobin Construction,

Inc. for the 2nd Avenue SW from 3rd Street to 6th Street Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main


amendment is $1,554.184.19).

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1471-09-13, Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $7,270 with Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for

the Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1 and 3, Traffic Signal Interconnect

Groups 1 and 2 project (original contract amount was $1,148.668; total contract amount with this

amendment is $1,945,040.06).

1472-09-13, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $2,249.90 with Rathje Construction Company

for the E Avenue NW – Phase I Ellis Boulevard to 3rd Street, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and

Street Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,757,558; total contract amount with this

amendment is $3,796,834.32).

1473-09-13, Change Order No. 2 (Revised) in the amount of $195,726 with Cramer &

Associates, Inc. for the E Avenue and F Avenue Bridges over Cedar River, Bridge Rehabilitation project

(original contract amount was $250,196.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $446,985.10).

1474-09-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $20,487.47 with TS Sports for the Cedar

Rapids Convention Complex Video Technology bid package project (original contract amount was

$2,306,088.78; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,317,080.49).

1475-09-13, Change order No. 6 in the amount of $20,665.11 with Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. for

the Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area 2011 Water Main Improvements – Phase 1 project (original contract

amount was $437,716.80; total contract amount with this amendment is $475,404.14.

1476-09-13, Change Order No. 5 deducting the amount of $35,774.96 with Maxwell

Construction, Inc. for the 2nd Street SE From 9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer

Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $2,791,496.24; total contract amount with this





(FLOOD).

1478-09-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $25,702.76 to Advance Builders Corp for the

2012 Roof Replacement Solids Dewatering & Incinerator Bldg. and Operations Building project (original

contract amount was $532,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $557,702.76).

1479-09-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $50,541.44 to WRH, Inc. for the Water

Pollution Control Facility Return Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 1 – Civil/Structural Public

Improvement project (original contract amount was $1,319,000; total contract amount with this


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1480-09-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $32,850 to Rough Brothers for the 2013

Noelridge Greenhouse Reglaze project (original contract amount was $320,022; total contract amount

with this amendment is $352,872).

1481-09-13, Professional Services Agreement with A & J Associates for an amount not to

exceed $63,800 for construction inspection and construction administration services for the WPC

Administration Building HVAC Construction Inspection Services project.


to exceed $53,500 for the construction and Title V Permit updates and review, the CY2013 Title V

Emissions Inventory, Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports and Annual Compliance Certification for the

Water Pollution Control Facility.

1483-09-13, Enterprise Zone Program Agreement #13-HEZ-039 with Cedar Rapids Rose

Homes, LP and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).

1484-09-13, Special Warranty Deed with Matthew 25 Ministry Hub conveying City-owned

property at 207 3rd Avenue SW located in the 3rd Avenue SW Commercial Historic District (FLOOD).

1485-09-13, Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement with the Iowa Economic

Development Authority (IEDA) for Premiere Developers. Abstain, Olson.


Development Authority (IEDA) for Skogman Construction Company of Iowa. Abstain, Olson.


Development Authority (IEDA) for 10th Street Brickstone LLC. Abstain, Olson.


Development Authority (IEDA) for NewBo Development Group LLC.

1489-09-13, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the Federal Emergency Management

Agency, the State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Division and the City of Cedar Rapids, regarding the demolition of the First Street Parkade (FLOOD).

1490-09-13, terminating the Agreement for Private Redevelopment and Ground Lease

Agreement with New Bohemia Group, Inc. for City-owned property located at 400 12th Avenue SE

formerly known as the Iowa Iron site.

1491-09-13, Contract for stack testing with Advanced Industrial Resources, Inc. for the Water

Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $25,000.

1492-09-13, Contract for Trees for Fall 2013 Planting with B&G Nursery and Construction for

the Public Works Department – Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed $286,042.

1493-09-13, Contract for Trees for Fall 2013 Planting with BladeWorks for the Public Works

Department – Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed $89,214.68.

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1494-09-13, Contract for the purchase, installation and training of one portable vehicle lift with

Sefac, Inc. for the Fleet Services Division – Transit Bus Garage for an amount not to exceed $26,400

(FLOOD).

1495-09-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1322-08-13 which awarded contract in the amount of

$48,116.28 to Midwest Concrete, Inc. and awarding and approving contract in the amount of $48,300

plus incentive up to $1,500, bond and insurance of Curtis Contracting Corp. for the Cleveland

Elementary Sidewalks project (estimated cost is $58,000).


Sanitary Sewer and a Temporary Construction Easement from Patricia Holderness for land located at

1226 M Street SW in connection with the Sanitary Sewer SW Quadrant Flood Repairs project

(FLOOD).

1497-09-13, revising Purchase Order No. 27946 in the amount of $103,676.54 with AT&T for

installation of high-speed Internet access for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex.

1498-09-13, Supplemental 28E Agreement with College Community School District (CCSD)

estimated at $150,000 for desired changes to 76th Avenue SW with medians and expansion of Prairie

Heights Elementary School parking lot adjoining 76th Avenue SW in connection with the 76th Avenue

SW from Kirkwood Boulevard to east of Interstate 380 project.

1499-09-13, 28E Memorandum of Agreement with All Saints Elementary School for participation

in the adult guard program for Fiscal Year 2014, reimbursing All Saints Elementary School for 50% of

the costs for wages up to $11.40/hour, fringes, and updated equipment up to a maximum of $1,847.94.

1500-09-13, 28E Memorandum of Agreement with the Linn Mar Community School District for

participation in the adult guard program for Fiscal Year 2014, reimbursing the Linn Mar Community

School District for 50% of the costs for wages up to $11.40/hour, fringes and updated equipment up to

a maximum of $1,847.94.

1501-09-13, 28E Memorandum of Agreement with St. Matthew School for participation in the

adult guard program for Fiscal Year 2014, reimbursing St. Matthew School for 50% of the costs for

wages up to $11.40/hour, fringes and updated equipment up to a maximum of $1,847.94.

1502-09-13, 28E Memorandum of Agreement with the Cedar Rapids Community School District

for participation in the adult guard program for Fiscal Year 2014, reimbursing the Cedar Rapids

Community School District for 50% of the costs for wages up to $11.40/hour, fringes, and updated

equipment up to a maximum of $57,286.18.

1503-09-13, Public Works Department – Sewer Maintenance Division purchase of equipment

and repair services from Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment Co., Inc. for existing Closed-Circuit

Televising equipment manufactured by Aries and Pipe Hunter for an amount not to exceed $54,000.

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1504-09-13, Public Works Sewer Maintenance Division purchase of equipment and repair

services from SPX Pearpoint, Inc. for existing Closed-Circuit Televising equipment for an amount not to

exceed $34,400.

1505-09-13, grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Iowa Clean

Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) funds to provide funding for the realignment of 51st Street NE at

Council Street NE to provide more separation from Collins Road.

1506-09-13, grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Iowa Clean

Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) funds to provide funding for intersection improvements at Old Marion

Road NE at C Avenue NE.

1507-09-13, payments to various non-profit special events held in Cedar Rapids during Fiscal

Year 2013 from the Special Event Public Safety Fund.

1508-09-13, 36-month agreement with SwagIt Productions, LLC for Council Video Hosting and

Meeting Indexing for an amount not to exceed $26,280.

1509-09-13, Contract with the Hotel At Kirkwood Center, Kirkwood Community College, to host

Rental Business Training sessions required by the City of Cedar Rapids.

1510-09-13, approving the Rental Business Training course description.

Ordinance No. 053-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1320,

1324, 1328, 1332, 1336 and 1338 Ellis Boulevard NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District

to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Ahmann Investments, LLC

and the City of Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the second time. Council member Vernon moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded

by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Swore,




Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

Ordinance No. 054-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 906, 908,

912, 916 and 918 10th Street SE and 1003 and 1017 9th Avenue SE from R-3D, Two Family Residence

Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone

District as requested by Hatch Development Group and Mercy Medical Center, , was presented and





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Street Court SW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as

requested by Point Builders and Todd Slezak, was presented and read the second time.







Ordinance No. 056-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1734 B

Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood

Convenience Zone District as requested by Dennis L. Valenta, was presented and read the second

time.


by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Swore, Vernon

and Mayor Corbett.




Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code,

Traffic Regulations, by deleting Section 61.038 therefrom, and enacting a new Section 61.038

establishing regulations for school bus activation of amber warning lights to reflect the State Code, was





Olson, Poe, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.


Council member Olson moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes, Council

members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

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City Council adjourned at 12:35 p.m. to meet Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.


Absent, Council member Shey Absent, Council member Shields Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 17, 2013; 3:30 p.m.



Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields and Swore. Also present was City Attorney Jim Flitz. Absent,

Council member Vernon.

The following motion was approved with all Council members and Mayor Corbett voting

“Aye” unless noted.

Motion setting a public hearing date for October 22, 2013 to consider a request by

Bowling Street Flex-Space, LLC for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of

two new flex-space buildings to be located at 4700 Bowling Street SW. Nay, Council member

Shields.


Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett.

Meeting adjourned at 3:33 p.m.

Amy Stevenson, City Clerk Absent, Council member Vernon Nay, Council member Shields



September 24, 2013, 4:00 p.m.


Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe (left

the meeting at 5:11 p.m.), Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were Acting City Manager

Casey Drew and City Attorney Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Council member Shey.


Mayor Corbett and Council member Vernon presented a Proclamation declaring September 24,

2013 as Parks and Recreation Volunteer Recognition Day.


A presentation regarding Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve was given by John

Mikelson and Sharon Wilkinson, Area 6 ESGR Team.


noted.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 1010 Boyson Road NE

from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested

by The Commons at Boyson Park, LLC and SB/CB Partnership. No comments or objections were

heard or filed.


Boyson Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone

District as requested by The Commons at Boyson Park, LLC and SB/CB Partnership, was presented






A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 6677 16th Avenue SW

from A, Agriculture Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to PUD-1, Planned Unit

Development One Zone District as requested by Sharp Investments, LLC. One comment was heard.

One written comment was filed. No objections were heard or filed.

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16th Avenue SW from A, Agriculture Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to PUD-

1, Planned Unit Development One Zone District as requested by Sharp Investments, LLC, was






A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 3015 and 3233 Blairs

Ferry Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as

requested by Linn Area Credit Union and First Assembly of God Church. No comments or objections



and 3233 Blairs Ferry Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone

District as requested by Linn Area Credit Union and the First Assembly of God Church, was presented






A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for 32 City-owned properties for the

Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District; R-3D, Two

Family Residence Zone District; RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District; RMF-2, Multiple

Family Residence Zone District and O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-TN, Traditional

Neighborhood Residence Zone District for proposed ROOTs lots as requested by the City of Cedar

Rapids (FLOOD). Comments were heard. No written comments or objections were filed.

Ordinance No. 057-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for 32 City-owned

properties for the Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone

District; R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District; RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District;

RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-TN,

Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District for proposed ROOTs lots as requested by the City of

Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the first time.

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Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,




member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,



property by sealed bid, described as a single family residential property at 1816 Hamilton Street SW.


1511-09-13, continuing the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid, described

as a single family residential property at 1816 Hamilton Street SW.

A public hearing was held to consider the execution of an Easement Agreement with Qwest

Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC in connection with improvements to high-speed Internet service for

property located on City-owned land easterly of and adjacent to 5750 1st Avenue NW. No comments or


1512-09-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $4,970 and an Easement Agreement with

Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC, in connection with improvements to high-speed Internet

service for property located on City-owned land easterly of and adjacent to 5750 1st Avenue NW.


estimated cost for the WPC Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project (estimated cost is $2,500,000). No


1513-09-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPC

Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project.



Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

Motion carried.






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a. Benz Beverage Depot, 501 7th Avenue SE (5-day permit for an event in the street on October 12, 2013).

b. Blue Strawberry Coffee Company, 118 2nd Avenue SE. c. Casey’s General Store #2768, 1201 1st Avenue SE. d. Casey’s General Store #2776, 701 Ellis Boulevard NW. e. Casey’s General Store #2778, 201 8th Avenue SE. f. Casey’s General Store #2780, 5555 Edgewood Road NE. g. Casey’s General Store #2782, 1495 Blairs Ferry Road NE. h. Casey’s General Store #2790, 588 Boyson Road NE. i. Casey’s General Store #2791, 9125 Atlantic Drive SW. j. Casey’s General Store #2792, 9001 6th Street SW. k. Coe College/Sodexo, 1220 1st Avenue NE. l. Cooter’s, 729 1st Avenue NW. m. Double Inn, 629 Ellis Boulevard NW (outdoor service for an event on October 12-14,

2013). n. Dug Out, 3325 Center Point Road NE (new – change in ownership). o. Genghis Grill, 2230 Edgewood Road SW. p. Hawkeye Convenience Store – Westgate, 4830 Johnson Avenue NW. q. Hy-Vee #5 Club Room, 3235 Oakland Road NE (new – Special Class C). r. Hy-Vee Drugstore #6, 505 Boyson Road NE. s. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW (5-day permit

for an event on October 11, 2013). t. NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd Street SE. u. Papa Juan’s Mexican Restaurant, 5505 Center Point Road NE. v. St. Pius X Parish, 4949 Council Street NE (5-day permit for an event on October 19,

2013). w. Target T-1771, 3400 Edgewood Road SW. x. Texas Roadhouse, 2605 Edgewood Road SW. y. Time Out Lounge, 3230 16th Avenue SW (outdoor service for an event on September

28-30, 2013). z. Veterans of Foreign War Post #788, 3240 Southgate Place SW. aa. Walgreens #12580, 324 Edgewood Road NW. bb. West Side Lounge, 325 Edgewood Road NW.



1516-09-13, approving the special event application for Rockwell Collins’ landing of a helicopter

on Rockwell property on October 9, 2013.

1517-09-13, approving the special event application for Benz Beverage Depot’s Cedar Rapids

Beer Nuts Festival (includes road closure) on October 12, 2013.

1518-09-13, approving the special event application for the Czech Village Association’s Czech

Village Fall Festival (includes road closure) on October 13, 2013.

1519-09-13, approving the special event application for the Mercy Medical Center and General

Mills’ Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer (includes road closure) on October 13, 2013.

1520-09-13, approving the special event application for the Czech Village/New Bohemia

District’s Marvin Cone’s Mainstreet event (includes road closure) on October 19, 2013.

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properties.

1522-09-13, levy assessment for Utilities – Water Division delinquent municipal utility bills at 11

properties.

1523-09-13, levy assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at four properties.


Inc. for City-owned property at 1520 K Street SW. Abstain, Council member Olson.

1525-09-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Skogman Construction

of Iowa for City-owned property at 1521 K Street SW. Abstain, Council member Olson.

1526-09-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with NewBo Development

Group LLC for City-owned property at 1320 Ellis Boulevard NW. Abstain, Council member Olson.





1529-09-13, Change Order No. 9 (Revised Final 2) in the amount of $4,004 for the Cedar

Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding – General project, accepting

project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of

$517,701.85 to Kleiman Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $9,717,221; final contract

amount is $10,354,037).

1530-09-13, approving final plat of Martin Combs First Addition at 1115 Prairie Rose Drive SW.

1531-09-13, establishing “No Parking Anytime” on both the east and west sides of High Life

Court SW from West Side Place SW northerly up to and including the cul-de-sac as requested by West

Side Unlimited Corporation.

1532-09-13, establishing a time in grade requirement for promotion to Deputy Chief of Police.

1533-09-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Mailing Services for the Utilities

Department with Mailing Services, Inc. for a total annual amount not to exceed $183,000 (original


1534-09-13, Amendment No. 1 extending the Hockey Prime Tenant Lease Agreement with

Newco Riders, LLC for five years beginning June 1, 2014 and ending May 31, 2019.


Equipment (FF&E) Packages with Triplett Interior Solutions to add forklift rental for two days for an

amount not to exceed $1,031.78 (original contract amount was $299,520.80; total contract amount with

this amendment is $344,700.90) (FLOOD).

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1536-09-13, Amendment No. 8 to the Contract for Citywide Energy Management System with

Halvorson Trane to delete the energy management system work at the Five Seasons Bus Garage and

make changes to the system at the Veterans Memorial Building for a deduct of $44,635 (original

contract amount was $475,745; total contract amount with this amendment is $597,464.87) (FLOOD).

1537-09-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement with Little House, LLC for

disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 1301 3rd Street SE (FLOOD).










$531,689.80) (FLOOD).




is $608,491.36) (FLOOD).


for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #12 – Mechanical, HVAC and Plumbing project


(FLOOD).

1543-09-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $474.68 with Hawkeye Electrical Contractors

of Cedar Rapids, Ltd. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #13 – Electrical &

Telecommunications project (original contract amount was $1,256,500; total contract amount with this



for the Willowbrook-Georgia Water & Sewer Improvements project (original contract amount was


1545-09-13, Change Order No. 10 (Final) deducting the amount of $112,636.34 with Pirc-Tobin

Construction, Inc. for the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE Improvements project

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(original contract amount was $2,177,865.85; total contract amount with the amendment is

$2,125,195.75).

1546-09-13, Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $1,209 with BWC Excavating, LC for the FY

2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 (original contract amount was $189,177.50;

total contract amount with this amendment is $262,655.58). Abstain, Council member Gulick.




member Swore.

1548-09-13, Change Order No. 11 (Revised Final 2) in the amount of $15,507 with Day

Mechanical Systems, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior

Cladding – Mechanical project (original contract amount was $4,481,800; total contract amount with this


1549-09-13, Pierce Manufacturing repair of corrosion damage on the Fire Department’s 2002

Pierce Dash Fire Pumper for a total amount of $57,543

1550-09-13, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division’s Commitment to

Award and Accept Funds in the amount of $185,000 to the City of Cedar Rapids by the Iowa Homeland

Security and Emergency Management Division for the Cedar Rapids Division of Iowa Task Force One.

1551-09-13, Joint Communications Agency purchase of equipment and accessories from

RACOM Corporation for public safety use in connection with the Linn County 800 MHz Radio System,

for an amount not to exceed $33,854.75.

1552-09-13, release of partial final payment in the amount of $85,693.85 to Modern Piping, Inc.


$10,917,000; total contract amount is $12,175,150). Abstain, Council member Swore.

1553-09-13, 28E Agreement with Linn County to participate in the cost of construction of a

Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) overlay in connection with the Wright Brothers Boulevard from East

of Highway 151 to East of Cherry Valley Road project

1554-09-13, Professional Services Agreement with McClure Engineering Co. for an amount not

to exceed $78,590 for design and engineering services in connection with the Edgewood Road NW

Multiuse Pathway from O Avenue to Ellis Road project.

1555-09-13, offer to purchase property and execution of a Total Acquisition Purchase

Agreement in the amount of $149,000, plus an amount estimated to be $32,050 in relocation benefits to

Joshua M. Perkins for property at 4514 C Avenue NE in connection with the Iowa 100 (Collins Road)

from Council Street NE to 1st Avenue project.

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1556-09-13, Professional Services Agreement with Shive Hattery, Inc. for an amount not to

exceed $31,300 for the 2014 Water Pollution Control Facility Roof Replacement project.

1557-09-13, Contract for Benefit Consultant Services with Holmes Murphy and Associates for

the Human Resources Department for an amount not to exceed $180,000.

1558-09-13, Contract for Economic Development Strategic Plan Consultant Services with

Angelou Economics for the Development Services Department for an amount not to exceed $75,000.

1559-09-13, Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for three Lanier digital copiers for the

Sewer/Streets, Engineering and Building Services departments.

1560-09-13, Public Works Department – Engineering Division purchase of additional bath

accessories and value engineering deduct to reduce the cost of the bath fixtures for the Convention

Complex Hotel from Creo Hospitality in the amount of $21,946.54 (original purchase was $306,490.70;

final project cost is $321,661.08).

1561-09-13, Contract for Compressor Repair Services and Parts with Mid Iowa Tools for the

Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually.


Development Authority for Schissel LLC.


Development Authority for New Bo West LLC.

1564-09-13, application for $138,000 to renew HUD Grant Funding for two Housing and Family

Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Coordinators.

1565-09-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Schissel, LLC for the

redevelopment of City-owned property at 428, 422 and 416 2nd Street SW and 208 5th Avenue SW

through the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).


Group LLC for the redevelopment of City-owned property at 1332, 1336 and 1338 Ellis Boulevard NW

through the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).

1567-09-13, Memorandum of Agreement with Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District

including Fiscal Year 14 grant of $45,000 for operational services.

Report on bids for the Five Seasons Parkade Skywalk – Phase II Exterior Renovations project

(estimated cost for Phase II is $60,000; total project cost is $180,000). (Doug Carper)

Woodruff Construction, LLC, Iowa City, IA Base Bid $64,700 Alternate No. 1: Existing metal panels remain 9,500

Base Bid + Alternate No. 1 $74,200

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Report on bids for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant NE Booster Station Roof Replacement

project (estimated cost is $120,000). (Steve Hershner)

Academy Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Des Moines, IA $175,540 Dryspace, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $184,195 T&K Roofing Company, Inc., Ely, IA $199,257 Advance Builders Corp., Cedar Rapids, IA $204,000 Jim Giese Commercial Roofing, Dubuque, IA $238,660


Academy Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. of the Midwest, Inc. for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant NE

Booster Station Roof Replacement project.

Discussion regarding Item Number 21: Caleb Mason

1569-09-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Little House, LLC for

disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 1305 3rd Street SE (FLOOD).

Ordinance No. 058-13, being an Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the

property described as a 15-foot wide strip of excess alley right of way located southwesterly of and

adjacent to 1017 9th Avenue SE as requested by Hatch Development Group, was presented and read

the second time.

Council member Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded






Mayor Corbett.

1570-09-13, authorizing disposition of the property described as a 15-foot wide strip of excess

alley right of way located southwesterly of and adjacent to 1017 9th Avenue SE and accepting an

easement for public storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main and public utility easement as requested

by Hatch Development Group.

Ordinance No. 059-13, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic

Regulations, by deleting Section 61.038 therefrom, and enacting a new Section 61.038 establishing

regulations for school bus activation of amber warning lights to reflect the State Code, was presented

and read the second time.


by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,


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Mayor Corbett.

Public comments were heard. Council member Poe left the meeting at 5:11 p.m.


members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Poe

was absent for this vote.

City Council adjourned at 5:21 p.m. to meet Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Swore

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October 8, 2013, 12:00 noon



Shey, Shields and Swore. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.

Absent, Council member Vernon.

The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Phil Saunders.


Mayor Corbett and Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring October 17, 2013

as Cedar Rapids Equity and Civil Rights Day.

Mayor Corbett and Council member Karr presented a Proclamation declaring October 2013

as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Mayor Corbett presented a Proclamation declaring October 15, 2013 as White Cane Safety

Day.



noted.


Council member Swore moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member Poe.

Council member Karr requested that Item Number 5 (Motion filing specifications, form of contract,

estimated cost, setting a public hearing date for October 22, 2013 and advertising for bids for the

Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels

project and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly

announce the results on October 23, 2013) be moved from the consent agenda to the regular agenda.

Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett. Motion

carried as amended.


Poe. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett.

Motion carried.



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a. October 22, 2013 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a .058 acre strip of City-owned right-of-way located along the southwesterly property line of 500 1st Street SE as requested by TrueNorth Real Estate, L.C. Abstain, Council member Shey.

b. October 22, 2013 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 6,010 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley between 7th Street and 8th Street SE and between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue SE as requested by Mercy Medical Center.

c. October 22, 2013 – to consider the disposition of five vacant City-owned properties at 600 2nd Street SW, 517 3rd Street SW, 202 6th Avenue SW, 208 6th Avenue SW and 216 6th Avenue SW and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquisition and redevelopment of these properties (FLOOD).

d. October 22, 2013 – to consider an addendum to the Parking Assets Lease and Sale Agreement with Downtown Parking Management, Inc. to add the Event Center Parking Ramp and 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue. Abstain, Council member Gulick.

e. October 22, 2013 – to consider expansion of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID).

f. November 19, 2013 – to consider citizen comments concerning a 28E Agreement with the City of Marion to delineate a future annexation growth boundary.

g. November 19, 2013 – to consider a request by Hunter Companies for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of a new headquarters facility for West Side Transport at 11160 High Life Court SW.


for October 22, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 76th Avenue SW

from East of Interstate 380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW Street Improvements and Kirkwood Boulevard

SW Intersection Improvements project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and

open bids and publicly announce the results on November 6, 2013 (estimated cost is $1,490,000).


for October 22, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 8th Street NW at

Ellis Lane NW Flood Protection Improvements project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee,

to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on October 23, 2013 (estimated cost is

$86,000).


a. Basket Bowtique, 116 3rd Avenue SE; b. Brewed Café, 1101 3rd Street SE (5-day permit for an event on October 12, 2013 at

Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 50 2nd Avenue Bridge); c. Brick’s Bar & Grill, 320 2nd Avenue SE; d. Buffalo Wild Wings, 1100 Blairs Ferry Road NE; e. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on

October 18-19, 2013); f. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on

November 8-10, 2013); g. Eurest Dining Services (AEGON), 6400 C Street SW; h. Holiday Inn Express – 33rd Avenue, 3320 Southgate Court SW; i. Holiday Inn Express – Collins Road, 1230 Collins Road NE;

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j. Lancer Lanes, 3203 6th Street SW; k. Leonardo’s Pizza, 2228 16th Avenue SW; l. Liquid Lounge Downtown, 303 2nd Avenue SE; m. Noodles & Company, 310 Collins Road NE; n. Oyama Sushi Japanese Steakhouse, 5350 Council Street NE; o. Paramount Theatre (VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids), 119 3rd Avenue SE; p. St. George Branch 45 Cedar Rapids, 210 16th Avenue SW (5-day permit for an event on

November 1, 2013); q. Stadium Lounge Bar & Grill, 957 Rockford Road SW (outdoor service for an event on

October 12-13, 2013); r. Taste of India, 1060 Old Marion Road NE; s. Tienda Mexicana La Guanajuato, 3915 Center Point Road NE; t. White Star Ale House, 305 2nd Avenue SE.




1574-10-13, thanking Candace Bloomhall-Nanke for serving on the Cedar Rapids Historic


1575-10-13, intent to assess for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at four properties.


properties.


properties.

1578-10-13, levy assessment for delinquent weed mowing charges at 24 properties.

1579-10-13, accepting Rogers Road (3753) Sanitary Sewer Improvements project (original

contract amount was $20,476.06; final contract amount is $18,071.46). Abstain, Council member

Gulick.

1580-10-13, accepting 74th Street NE From West Park Road to 500’ West of White Ivy Place

Reconstruction project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $36,869.22 to Rathje

Construction Company (original contract amount was $852,650.19; final contract amount is

$737,384.35).

1581-10-13, accepting CEMAR Trail from 20th St NE to 29th St NE Drainage & Landscape

Improvements project (original contract amount was $50,930; final contract amount is $48,205).

1582-10-13, accepting Greenlefe Drive NW from Greenlefe Court to 275 Feet South Storm

Sewer Extension project, authorizing an amendment to Purchase Order No. 304380-01 in the amount

of $5,594.14 and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $57,714.14 to Rathje

Construction Company (original contract amount was $52,120; final contract amount is $57,714.14).

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Mechanical & Plumbing project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $139,886.55

to Modern Piping, Inc. (original contract amount was $2,639,000; final contract amount is

$2,797,731.07) (FLOOD).

1584-10-13, accepting NE Quad Water Main Replacement project and authorizing issuance of

final payment in the amount of $20,565.09 to Rathje Construction Co. (original contract amount was


1585-10-13, accepting Library Furniture and Shelving for the West Side Ladd Library project

and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $520.75 to Phelan’s Interiors (original

contract amount was $9,397.38; final contract amount is $9,397.38).

1586-10-13, accepting Library Furniture and Shelving for the Downtown Library project,

authorizing issuance of partial retainage payment in the amount of $34,709.38 to Library Furniture

International, Inc. (original contract amount was $684,412.98; total contract amount is $713,164.57)

(FLOOD).

1587-10-13, accepting Library Furniture and Shelving for the Downtown Library project and

authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $9,912.94 to Iowa Prison Industries (original

contract amount was $198,258.85; final contract amount is $198,258.85) (FLOOD).

1588-10-13, approving final plat of O’Connell Addition to Linn County, Iowa located at 1101

Morgan Bridge Road SW (north of Highway 30).




1590-10-13, adopting funding priorities for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

and HOME Investment Partnership Programs for the period covering July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.

1591-10-13, adopting the Administrative Plan for the Fourth Round of the Single Family New

Construction (SFNC) Program.

1592-10-13, adjusting the fee schedule for sidewalk snow and ice control abatement costs for

the 2013/2014 winter season.

1593-10-13, approving the elimination of the following positions; Lead Data Coordinator

(CDBG), Assistant Data Admin Finance (CDBG) and Field Operations Manager (CDBG) from the

Development Services Department and Secretary IV from the Golf Division.

1594-10-13, accepting citizen petition regarding flood protection dated September 19, 2013.

1595-10-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Library Furniture and Shelving for the West

Side Ladd Library with Library Furniture International, Inc. to reflect additional shelving and tables for an

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amount not to exceed $18,777 (original contract amount was $144,383.44; total contract amount with

this amendment is $163,160.44).

1596-10-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Contract for Lagoon Ash Sand Storage with Mike

McMurrin Trucking, Inc. to reflect the cost for 5,535 additional tons of lagoon ash sand to be stored for

an amount not to exceed $55,294.65 (original contract amount was $199,800; total contract amount

with this amendment is $404,944.65).

1597-10-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Contract for Lagoon Ash Sand Hauling with Mike

McMurrin Trucking, Inc. to reflect the cost for an estimated 5,535 additional tons of lagoon ash sand

hauling for an amount not to exceed $18,210.15 (original contract amount was $65,800; total contract


1598-10-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Library Furniture and Shelving for the

Downtown Library with Storey Kenworthy to reflect changes and additions to Sections 19 and 30 for an

amount not to exceed $105,034.84 (original contract amount was $307,560.18; total contract amount





$622,993.52) (FLOOD).

1600-10-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $5,000 with J Wood Sports Flooring, LLC for

the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #8 – Wood Flooring project (original contract amount

was $88,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $93,500) (FLOOD).

1601-10-13, Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $2,900 with Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for

the Joint Communications Network Splicing And Testing – Groups 1 and 3, Traffic Signal Interconnect

Groups 1 and 2 project (original contract amount was $1,148,668; total contract amount with this

amendment is $1,947,940.06).




is $3,323,583.50) (FLOOD).

1603-10-13, Change Order No. 6 deducting the amount of $2,889.16 with Maxwell Construction,

Inc. for the 2nd Street SE From 9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project


$2,871,315.24) (FLOOD).

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1604-10-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $29,681.47 with Schrader Excavating &

Grading Co. for the Repair of Water Service Lines FY13 project (original contract amount was

$235,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $264,681.47).

1605-10-13, Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert for an amount not to

exceed $126,521 for the Chandler St, 20th St, 18th St and 16th Ave SW Water Main Replacement

project.


to exceed $1,193,185 for design services in connection with the Cedar River East Flood Wall from B

Avenue NE to Cedar Lake – Quaker Area Flood Wall project.


Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. for the Meiers Court NW Drainage Improvements project (estimated cost is

$40,000).


Woodruff Construction, LLC for the Five Seasons Parkade Skywalk – Phase II Exterior Renovations

project (estimated cost for Phase II is $60,000; total project cost is $180,000).

1609-10-13, release of partial final payment in the amount of $508,063.65 to Modern Piping,

Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Mechanical project (original contract amount was

$10,917,000; final contract amount is $12,161,273). Abstain, Council member Swore.

1610-10-13, purchase of rock salt from Cargill, Inc. – Deicing Technology for an amount not to

exceed $666,561.40 for a maximum purchase of 9,840 tons of rock salt for winter snow and ice control.

1611-10-13, Special Warranty Deed with Scallon Custom Homes, L.L.C. for property at 726 8th

Street NW through the Residential Property Disposition Program.

1612-10-13, Public Works Department – Engineering Division purchase of wall padding for the

Veterans Memorial Stadium from Fisher Athletic Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $50,677.

1613-10-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of a 2014 Caterpillar 420 F ST backhoe loader

from Altorfer CAT for use by Parks Construction in the amount of $89,028.62.

1614-10-13, Public Works – Street Operations Division purchase of various snowplow blades

from Altorfer, Inc. in the amount of $29,426.70.

1615-10-13, Agreement for Sale of Advertising Sponsorships for the Our CR newsletter for the

City Manager’s Office with ME&V for a 25% commission on all new advertising contracts.


October 22, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Environmental


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results on October 23, 2013 (estimated cost is $230,000) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Poe.

Report on bids for the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repairs Lining Package #5 – 2013

project (estimated cost is $837,000). (Dave Wallace)

Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC, Hudson, IA *$833,344.00 Visu Sewer, Inc., Pewaukee, WI $877,681.95 SAK Construction, LLC, O’Fallon, MO $961,477.50 Insituform Technologies USA, LLC, Chesterfield, MO $1,020,739.00

*math error found in bid


$15,000, bond and insurance of Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC for the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood

Repairs Lining Package #5 – 2013 project (FLOOD).


Boyson Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone

District as requested by The Commons at Boyson Park, LLC and SB/CB Partnership, was presented


Council member Swore moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded

by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,

Swore and Mayor Corbett.



Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor

Corbett.


Avenue SW from A, Agriculture Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to PUD-1,

Planned Unit Development One Zone District as requested by Sharp Investments, LLC, was presented








Corbett.

Ordinance No. 062-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 3015 and

3233 Blairs Ferry Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone

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District as requested by Linn Area Credit Union and the First Assembly of God Church, was presented








Corbett.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 605 G

Avenue NW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone

District as requested by Neighborhood Development Corporation of Cedar Rapids, Inc., was presented




at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,

Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett.


At 12:47 p.m. Council member Gulick moved to recess and reconvene in closed session to

discuss pending litigation with legal counsel and to hold the City Manager’s annual performance review;

seconded by Council member Swore. Council was polled. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,

Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.

Council returned to open session. Council member Gulick moved to adjourn; seconded by

Council member Poe. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and

Mayor Corbett.

City Council adjourned at 1:40 p.m. to meet Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.


Absent, Council member Vernon Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Poe Abstain, Council member Shey Abstain, Council member Swore

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October 22, 2013, 4:00 p.m.




Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Taha Tawil.



Mayor Corbett and Council member Swore presented a Proclamation declaring the week of

September 23, 2013 as BackPack Week.

A presentation regarding the City Manager’s One Bag Challenge was given by Steve Hershner

and Megan Murphy of the Utilities Department.

A presentation regarding Introduction to Public Health was given by Pramod Dwivedi of the Linn

County Public Health Department.


noted.

A public hearing was held to consider an amendment to the RuffaloCODY Urban Revitalization

Area Plan to include additional property at the southwest corner of Kirkwood Parkway and C Street SW.

One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.

1617-10-13, authorizing an amendment to the RuffaloCODY Urban Revitalization Area

designation to include additional property at the southwest corner of Kirkwood Parkway and C Street

SW. Nays, Council members Karr and Olson. Abstain, Council member Shey.


Revitalization Areas, to amend the RuffaloCODY Urban Revitalization Area designation at the

southwest corner of Kirkwood Parkway and C Street SW, was presented and read the first time.




Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Nay, Council member Olson. Abstain, Council

member Shey.

A public hearing was held to consider a request by Bowling Street Flex-Space, LLC for an

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Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of two new flex-space buildings to be located at

4700 Bowling Street SW. Comments and objections were heard. No written comments or objections

were filed.

Council member Shey moved to table the resolution authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area

designation for construction of two new flex-space buildings to be located at 4700 Bowling Street SW;

seconded by Council member Karr. Nays, Council members Shields, Swore, Poe, Gulick and Mayor

Corbett. MOTION FAILED. 1618-10-13, authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of two new

flex-space buildings to be located at 4700 Bowling Street SW. Nays, Council members Karr, Olson and

Shey.


Revitalization Areas, to establish the Bowling Street Flex-Space Urban Revitalization Area designation

at 4700 Bowling Street SW, was presented and read the first time.




Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Nays, Council members Olson and Shey.


in and to the property described as a .058 acre strip of City-owned right-of-way located along the

southwesterly property line of 500 1st Street SE as requested by TrueNorth Real Estate, L.C. No



property described as a .058 acre strip of City-owned right-of-way located along the southwesterly

property line of 500 1st Street SE as requested by TrueNorth Real Estate, L.C., was presented and read

the first time.




Olson, Poe, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Shey. Council member

Shields was absent for this vote.


in and to the property described as a 6,010 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley

between 7th Street and 8th Street SE and between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue SE as requested by

Mercy Medical Center. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

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property described as a 6,010 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley between 7th Street

and 8th Street SE and between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue SE as requested by Mercy Medical Center,





Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of five vacant City-owned properties at 600

2nd Street SW, 517 3rd Street SW, 202 6th Avenue SW, 208 6th Avenue SW and 216 6th Avenue SW and

inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquisition and redevelopment of these

properties (FLOOD). No comments or objections were heard or filed.

A public hearing was held to consider an addendum to the Parking Assets Lease and Sale

Agreement with Downtown Parking Management, Inc. to add the Event Center Parking Ramp and 2nd

Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1619-10-13, authorizing execution of Addendum No. 1 to the Parking Assets Lease and Sale

Agreement with Downtown Parking Management, Inc. to add the Event Center Parking Ramp and 2nd

Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue to Agreement. Abstain, Council member Gulick. Council

member Vernon was absent for this vote.

A public hearing was held to consider expansion of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported

Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). One comment was heard. No written comments or objections

were filed.


estimated cost for the 76th Avenue SW from East of Interstate 380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW Street

Improvements and Kirkwood Boulevard SW Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is

$1,490,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1620-10-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 76th

Avenue SW from East of Interstate 380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW Street Improvements and Kirkwood

Boulevard SW Intersection Improvements project.


estimated cost for the 8th Street NW at Ellis Lane NW Flood Protection Improvements project

(estimated cost is $86,000). One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.

1621-10-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Street

NW at Ellis Lane NW Flood Protection Improvements project.

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Structures and Parcels project (estimated cost is $230,000). One objection was heard. No written




Abstain, Council member Poe.




Motion carried.






a. November 5, 2013 – to consider the disposition of a combined parcel of 15.72 acres of vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as requested by the State of Iowa.

b. November 5, 2013 – to consider the disposition of a combined parcel of 5.91 acres of vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as requested by the State of Iowa.

c. November 5, 2013 – to consider the disposition of a combined parcel of 10.59 acres of vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as requested by the State of Iowa.

d. November 5, 2013 – to consider the disposition of a 5.44 acre parcel of vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as requested by the State of Iowa.

e. November 5, 2013 – to consider route and fare changes to the City bus service.


for November 5, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 76th Avenue SW

Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC)

Railroad Crossing project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and

publicly announce the results on November 20, 2013 (estimated cost is $4,120,000).


for November 5, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Montclair Drive

NW from Owen Street to Jacolyn Drive Storm Sewer and Intersection Improvements project and

authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results

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on November 13, 2013 (estimated cost is $185,000).


for November 5, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Hoover Trail Park

project and authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and

publicly announce the results on November 13, 2013 (estimated cost is $65,000).

Motion authorizing publication of a public notice that on November 5, 2013 a resolution will be

considered to execute a Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for five Lanier digital copiers for the

following City departments; Sewer/Streets, Engineering, Building Services, Transit and Safety.


a. Cedar Rapids Galaxy 16 Cine', 5340 Council Street NE; b. Chili's Grill & Bar, 1250 Collins Road NE; c. Chuck E Cheese, #956, 170 Collins Road NE; d. Creative Croissants, 2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW; e. Daniel Arthur's, 821 3rd Avenue SE; f. Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, 1841 E Avenue NE (5-day permit for an event at the

Scottish Rite Temple, 616 A Avenue NE on November 8, 2013); g. Granite City Food & Brewery, 4755 1st Avenue SE; h. Hy-Vee C-Store #5, 1440 32nd Street NE; i. Hy-Vee Drugstore #3, 2405 Mount Vernon Road SE; j. Hy-Vee Drugstore #4, 4825 Johnson Avenue NW; k. Kum & Go #514, 1420 Mount Vernon Road SE (new – formerly Crescent Electric

Supply); l. Metro Buffet, 448 33rd Avenue SW; m. New Star Mart, 4141 Center Point Road NE (new – Class E Liquor – formerly Big Mart); n. Phelan's Interiors, 728 3rd Avenue SE; o. Point Liquor & Tobacco, 4107 Center Point Road NE; p. Primetime Sports Bar & Restaurant, 4001 Center Point Road NE; q. Syndicate, 207 1st Avenue SE (new – formerly Gringos); r. Thai Moon Restaurant, 4362 16th Avenue SW; s. Vernon Bar & Grill, 3025 Mount Vernon Road SE.



1625-10-13, intent to assess for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at four properties.


properties.


properties.

1628-10-13, accepting Kirkwood Boulevard SW Subsurface Drainage Repair Near Miller

Avenue project and approving 4-year Performance Bond (original contract amount was $27,000; final


1629-10-13, accepting 29th Street SW (East Side) from Wilson Avenue to Van Buren Drive,

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Sidewalk Extension project and approving 4-year Performance Bond (original contract amount was

$37,570; final contract amount is $37,113.50).

1630-10-13, accepting 31st Street SW (East Side) Between Van Buren Drive and Hillmer Drive

Subdrain Extension project and approving 4-year Performance Bond (original contract amount was

$9,880; final contract amount is $5,425).

1631-10-13, accepting 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE Improvements

project, approving 4-year Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of

$106,259.79 to Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $2,177,865.85; final contract

amount is $2,125,195.72).

1632-10-13, accepting 2nd Avenue SE from 7th Street SE to 10th Street SE Two-Way Conversion

and Traffic Signal Improvement project, approving 4-year Performance Bond and authorizing issuance

of final payment in the amount of $20,466.84 to Price Industrial Electric, Inc. (original contract amount

was $421,479; final contract amount is $409,336.74).

1633-10-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Audio Technology Systems

project, approving 2-year Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of

$29,371.63 to All-Pro Sound (original contract amount was $583,332.73; final contract amount is

$587,432.73).

1634-10-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior

Cladding – Mechanical project, approving 2-year Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final

payment in the amount of $257,819 to Day Mechanical Systems, Inc. (original contract amount was

$4,481,800; final contract amount is $5,156,380).

1635-10-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior

Cladding – Electrical project, approving 2-year Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final

payment in the amount of $170,886.05 to Nelson Electric Company (original contract amount was

$3,106,550; final contract amount is $3,417,721). Abstain, Council member Swore.

1636-10-13, accepting Noelridge Greenhouse Reglaze Rebid project, approving 4-year

Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $35,287.20 to Rough

Brothers, Inc. (original contract amount was $320,022; final contract amount is $352,872).

1637-10-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Primary Steel Bid Package project

and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $78,942.17 to TSF Structures, Inc. (original

contract amount was $2,767,966; final contract amount is $3,131,023).

1638-10-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – General project and authorizing

issuance of partial final payment in the amount of $58,760.90 to Miron Construction Company, Inc.

(original contract amount was $28,273,698; final contract amount is $29,750,369). Abstain, Council

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member Swore.

1639-10-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Mechanical project and authorizing

issuance of partial final payment in the amount of $14,000 to Modern Piping, Inc. (original contract

amount was $10,917,000; final contract amount is $12,175,150). Abstain, Council member Swore.

1640-10-13, accepting sanitary sewer in College Park Estates Sixth Addition – Phase 1 and

approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Butschi Real Estate Company in the amount of

$110,000.

1641-10-13, accepting storm sewer in College Park Estates Sixth Addition – Phase 1 and

approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Butschi Real Estate Company in the amount of

$80,000.

1642-10-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete cement in College Park Estates Sixth

Addition – Phase 1 and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company, LLC

in the amount of $140,000.

1643-10-13, accepting sanitary sewer in Riviera First Addition and approving 2-year

Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Company in the amount of $67,503.50.

1644-10-13, accepting storm sewer in Riviera First Addition and approving 2-year Maintenance

Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Company in the amount of $76,256.25.

1645-10-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete cement in Riviera First Addition and

approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company, LLC in the amount of

$65,000.

1646-10-13, accepting sanitary sewer in Summerfield Fourteenth Addition and approving 2-year

Maintenance Bond submitted by Butschi Real Estate Company in the amount of $23,440.

1647-10-13, accepting storm sewer in Summerfield Fourteenth Addition and approving 2-year

Maintenance Bond submitted by Butschi Real Estate Company in the amount of $22,235.

1648-10-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete cement in Summerfield Fourteenth Addition

and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company, LLC in the amount of

$32,000.

1649-10-13, approving an amended preliminary assessment proposed for the 33rd Avenue SW

from 18th Street SW to Edgewood Road Improvements project.

1650-10-13, approving the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Ashford Drive NE and

Pin Tail Drive NE, stopping Ashford Drive NE for Pin Tail Drive NE.

1651-10-13, approving the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Rockvalley Drive SW

and Underwood Avenue SW, stopping Rockvalley Drive SW for Underwood Avenue SW.

1652-10-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1638-09-86 which established a school crosswalk on the

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east approach of L Avenue and Harrison Court NW and approving the installation of a school crosswalk

on the west approach of L Avenue at its intersection with Harrison Court NW.

1653-10-13, establishing additional street right-of-way for 6th Street SW and 15th Avenue SW

along City-owned property located at 500 15th Avenue SW.

1654-10-13, accepting a Frontage Road Easement Agreement from KM Investments, LLC at

202 Blairs Ferry Road NE.

1655-10-13, waiving any objection to the annexation of property at the southeast corner of the

intersection of Hampshire Drive NE and Kent Drive NE to the City of Marion as requested by the City of

Marion.

1656-10-13, waiving any objection to the annexation of property between Winslow Road and

Indian Creek Road and north of 35th Avenue on the north side of the City of Marion as requested by the

City of Marion.

1657-10-13, establishing a Communications Division within the City Manager’s Office and

creating one FTE to assist in the citywide communications strategy.

1658-10-13, transferring 74 surplus office panel partitions from the Solid Waste and Recycling

Division to Mercy Medical Center.

1659-10-13, amending Resolution No. 0838-07-10 which approved the schedule of housing

inspection services fees accompanying Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code, Housing Code, to correct the

Chapter 29 code sections referenced and update necessary terms used within the schedule.

1660-10-13, authorizing the Utilities Department to file an application with the Federal Energy

Regulatory Commission (FERC) to surrender the licensing exemption for the hydropower facility.

1661-10-13, Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement for an amount not to

exceed $103,000 for additional design services for chlorine system improvements at the NW Water

Treatment Plant to be included in the Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the J Avenue Chlorine

System Improvements project (original contract was $91,300; total contract amount with this


1662-10-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Yard Waste Carts with Rehrig Pacific

Company for the Solid Waste & Recycling Division for an estimated annual amount of $75,000 (original


1663-10-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Lawn Care and Landscape

Maintenance for the Facilities Maintenance Division with Quality Care for a total annual amount not to


1664-10-13, Amendment No. 5 to renew Agreement for Cabling Materials with Van Meter

Industrial, Inc. for a total annual amount not to exceed $38,000 (original contract amount was $24,000;

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renewal contract amount is $38,000).

1665-10-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Printing and High Speed Copying with

Copyworks for an estimated amount of $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal



Equipment (FF&E) Packages with Triplett Interior Solutions for additional Package 1 furnishings and

painting of three file cabinets for an amount not to exceed $7,458.15 (original contract amount was

$299,520.80; total contract amount with this amendment is $352,159.05) (FLOOD).

1667-10-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Library Agreement for E-Reading Solutions with 3M

Library Systems for an amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $500,000;

renewal contract amount is $100,000) (FLOOD).


Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $5,000 for professional

services in connection with the Flood Management Structure and Outdoor Amphitheater project


1669-10-13, Addendum No. 4 to the Management Agreement between the City and Venuworks

to extend the management contract of the Ice Arena until November 30, 2013.

1670-10-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $62,048.60 with Horsfield Construction, Inc.

for the Bever Avenue SE from Indiandale Road to 200 Feet East of Lost Valley Road Reconstruction


$583,979.05).

1671-10-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $990 with Vieth Construction Corporation for

the Polk Elementary Sidewalks project (original contract amount was $111,947.50; total contract



Midwest, Inc. for the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue – General Construction project (original


1673-10-13, Change Order No. 5 (Final) deducting the amount of $66,498.60 with Ricklefs

Excavating, Ltd. for the FY 2012 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Reconstruction Package #2 project


1674-10-13, Contract for 2nd St & 7th Ave Parking Ramp Equipment project with T2 Systems,

Inc. for the Public Works Department – Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed $114,490

(FLOOD).

1675-10-13, Information Technology Department to purchase rental Tier III data space and

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circuitry needs from Involta, LLC for an annual amount of $282,600. Abstain, Council member Shey.

1676-10-13, Professional Services Agreement with Shoemaker & Haaland Professional

Engineers for an amount not to exceed $506,471 for design and engineering services in connection

with the 6th Street SW from 33rd Avenue to 15th Avenue SW Rehabilitation project.

1677-10-13, Warranty Deed for the consideration of $10 and other consideration from Water

Rock, LLC for street right-of-way along the east side of Rockwell Drive NE.

1678-10-13, Federal Aid Agreement in the amount of $126,883 with the Iowa Department of

Transportation (IDOT) for a Safe Routes to School Program grant in connection with the Oakland Road

NE Sidewalk from Golf Street to Golfview Drive project.

1679-10-13, Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Agreement No. 2012-ICAAP-07 in the

amount of $239,200 with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in connection with the 76th

Avenue SW and Kirkwood Boulevard SW Traffic Signalization project.

1680-10-13, payment to Linn County in the amount of $40,485.08 for the actual cost of

construction of a Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) overlay in connection with the Indian Hill Road SE

from Cottage Grove Avenue to 30th Street Drive project.

1681-10-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of seven sets of Panasonic Toughbook laptop

computers and associated equipment to outfit the new batch of police patrol and service cars from

Keltek, Inc. for a total amount of $94,638.32.

1682-10-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one Chevrolet 1500 Silverado from Bob Brown

Chevrolet in the amount of $26,285.72.

1683-10-13, Contract for Ambroz Roof Replacement project with Cedar Service Company for

Facilities Maintenance Services for an amount not to exceed $105,309.

1684-10-13, Contract for Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Nuisance

Abatement Structures project with Rathje Construction Company for the Building Services Division –

Nuisance Abatement Program for an amount not to exceed $33,484.

1685-10-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one Toro Groundsmaster 4100-D rotary mower

from MTI Distributing for use by the Parks Department – Ellis Park in the amount of $55,493.85.

1686-10-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of five sets of emergency vehicle equipment and

components for police squad cars from Keltek, Inc. in the amount of $34,849.70.

1687-10-13, Development Agreement with Acme Electric Company, Inc. for disposition and

redevelopment of City-owned property at 1008 2nd Street SE, 1012 2nd Street SE, 1024 2nd Street SE

and 208 11th Avenue SE (FLOOD).


Inc. for City-owned property at 807 E Avenue NW participating in the third round of the Single Family

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Company of Iowa for City-owned property at 701 8th Street SW participating in the third round of the

Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.

Discussion regarding Item Number 25: Jennifer Pratt and Michelle Allen, JLG Architects.

1690-10-13, adopting the Ellis Boulevard Plan.

Ordinance No. 063-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 605 G

Avenue NW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone

District as requested by Neighborhood Development Corporation of Cedar Rapids, Inc., was presented








Mayor Corbett.




City Council adjourned at 7:08 p.m. to meet Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


Nay, Council member Gulick Nay, Council member Karr Nay, Council member Olson Nay, Council member Poe Nay, Council member Shey Nay, Council member Shields Nay, Council member Swore Nay, Mayor Corbett Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Poe Abstain, Council member Swore Abstain, Council member Shey Abstain, Council member Olson

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November 5, 2013, 12:00 noon


Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett (left meeting at 12:48 p.m.), Council members

Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff

Pomeranz and City Attorney Elizabeth Jacobi.

The invocation was given by Council member Vernon.



Mayor Corbett and Council member Swore presented a Proclamation declaring November 2013

as American Diabetes Month.

A presentation regarding the Cedar Rapids Public Library Return on Investment was given by

Library Director Bob Pasicznyuk.


noted.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of a combined parcel of 15.72 acres of

vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as

requested by the State of Iowa. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1691-11-13, authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $15,720 and

execution of a Quit Claim Deed to the State of Iowa in connection with the future extension of Highway

100 for property located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street.












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A public hearing was held to consider route and fare changes to the City bus service. No


1695-11-13, authorizing the Transit Division to implement bus route and fare changes to the

City bus service in conjunction with the re-opening of the Ground Transportation Center on or around

December 2, 2013.


estimated cost for the 76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar

Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project (estimated cost is $4,120,000). No



Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

(CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project.


estimated cost for the Montclair Drive NW from Owen Street to Jacolyn Drive Storm Sewer and

Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $185,000). No comments or objections were

heard or filed.

1697-11-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Montclair

Drive NW from Owen Street to Jacolyn Drive Storm Sewer and Intersection Improvements project.


estimated cost for the Hoover Trail Park project (estimated cost is $65,000). No comments or


1698-11-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Hoover

Trail Park project.



City Manager Pomeranz announced that Item Number 10d (motion setting a public hearing date for

November 19, 2013 to consider a change of zone for property at 1410 Tower Lane NE from O-S to

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RMF-2 as requested by Capital Commercial Division, LLC) be removed from the agenda. Council

member Vernon requested that Item Number 30 (Resolution authorizing the abatement and demolition

of one commercial parcel under the CDBG Program) be moved from the Consent Agenda to the

Regular Agenda. Council member Poe requested that Item Number 29 (Resolution approving

coordination of services with the Medical SSMID Commission) be moved from the Consent Agenda to

the Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon

and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.






a. November 19, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 2663 Mt. Vernon Road SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District and R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Sharp Investments, LLC and Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company;

b. November 19, 2013 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from Institutional/Public to Low Density Residential and to consider a change of zone for property at 3200 Pioneer Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School District and the Affordable Housing Network, Inc.;

c. November 19, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 600 and 616 1st Street SE from PUB, Public Zone District to C-4, Central Business Zone District as requested by The Fountains, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids;

d. November 19, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 3725 Center Point Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Patrick O. Williams Jr.;

e. November 19, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for four City-owned properties at 1302 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1310 Ellis Boulevard NW, 948 N Street SW and 1791 Mallory Street SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District for proposed ROOTs lots as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD);

f. November 19, 2013 – to consider the vacation of a 60-foot wide road reservation and utility easement located at 6821 and 6901 Cottage Ridge Court NE as requested by Cottage Ridge, L.L.C.;

g. November 19, 2013 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned properties at 502 F Avenue NW, 1019 11th Street NW and 1791 Mallory Street SW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the third round of Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD);

h. November 19, 2013 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property at 438 4th Avenue SW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program (FLOOD);

i. November 19, 2013 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned properties at 821 and 825 Shaver Road NE acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program (FLOOD);

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j. November 19, 2013 – to consider the disposition of nine excess City-owned properties at 606 J Avenue NW, 610 J Avenue NW, 1106 6th Street NW, 1108 6th Street NW, 1110 6th Street NW, 1116 6th Street NW, 1111 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1113 Ellis Boulevard NW, and 1101 Ellis Boulevard NW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program (FLOOD);

k. November 19, 2013 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned properties at 301 and 305 2nd Avenue SW and inviting redevelopment proposals (FLOOD);

l. December 3, 2013 – to consider the annexation of properties north of Blairs Ferry Road NE and west of Milburn Road NE as requested by Galilee Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids, Russell and Marjorie L. Morris, Salem United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids and La Vonne E. Hudson;

m. December 3, 2013 – to consider the annexation of properties at 4501 42nd Street NE, 4000 Georgia Avenue NE, 3930 Georgia Avenue NE, 4544 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4524 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4423 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4525 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4545 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4555 Willowbrook Drive NE, 3895 Georgia Avenue NE, 3805 Georgia Avenue NE, 4535 Woodview Drive NE, 4645 Woodview Drive NE and 4711 Woodview Drive NE as requested by Ruth B. Lamb, Mark l. and Marlene J. Benest, Thomas D. and JoAnn M. Schumacher, Hartz Family Joint Revocable Trust, Herbert and Donnabelle Trustees, Richard J. and Lois E. Koftan, Jeffrey A. Danzer and Kimberly K. Morrison, Marlene L. Hill, James G. and Jennifer S. Anderson, Donald E. Gorton, Thomas R. and Lou Ann Weber, John L. and Colleen S. Burianek, Carol C. Currans, Janice L. Mudd and Carrol A. Roy.

Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public hearing

date for November 19, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 18th Street

SW, South of Wilson Avenue SW, Culvert and Water Main Replacement project, and authorizing the

City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on November


Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated cost and setting public hearing

date for November 19, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing a notice to bidders for the Prairie

Drive NE from 29th Street to Franklin Avenue Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Sidewalk project, with

bid opening scheduled for January 22, 2014 at the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT)



a. Aldi #61, 5425 Blairs Forest Boulevard NE; b. Aldi #62, 1860 Edgewood Road SW; c. The Cooler, 4920 Johnson Avenue NW (new – formerly office space); d. Fareway Store #963, 4220 16th Avenue SW; e. Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 1843 Johnson Avenue NW; f. Mahoney's, 1602 E Avenue NE; g. Tornado's Grub & Pub, 315 14th Avenue SE; h. Willy Woodburns Cafe, 232 16th Avenue SW.



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1702-11-13, appointing Emily Bowman (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Civil Rights

Commission.

1703-11-13, vote of thanks to Grant Stevens for serving on the Visual Arts Commission.

1704-11-13, approving the special event application for Rockwell Collins landing of a helicopter

(on Rockwell property) on November 6, 2013.

1705-11-13, determining the necessity and setting dates of a public hearing for December 3,

2013 and consultation with affected taxing entities to be held on the proposed Amendment No. 5 to the


1706-11-13, determining the necessity and setting dates of a public hearing for December 3,

2013 and consultation with affected taxing entities to be held on the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the

Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Southwest Urban Renewal Area.


properties.


properties.

1709-11-13, intent to assess the property owner at 1223 Rose Street SE for failure to make

monthly installment payments for the costs incurred to install water and sewer service lines.

1710-11-13, accepting sanitary sewer improvements in Riviera Second Addition – Phase 1 and

approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Company in the amount of

$13,270.

1711-11-13, accepting storm sewer improvements in Riviera Second Addition – Phase 1 and

approving the 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Company in the amount of

$19,938.50.

1712-11-13, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement improvements in Riviera Second

Addition – Phase 1 (Breyer Street) and approving the 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F

Paving Company, LLC in the amount of $25,000.

1713-11-13, accepting water system improvements installed in Country Ridge 2nd Addition,

approving the 2-Year Maintenance Bond submitted by Bowker Mechanical Contractors in the amount of

$90,864, and reserving the right to re-inspect and require maintenance for the public water system

improvements until the remaining street construction is completed and final grade is established.

1714-11-13, accepting water system improvements installed in RL French 1st Addition and

approving the 2-Year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. in the amount of

$81,713.

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1715-11-13, accepting 24th Avenue and Otis Avenue SE (South of) from Blakely Boulevard to

Cole Street Manhole Rehabilitation project and approving the 4-year Performance Bond submitted by

Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $43,504.57; final contract amount is

$44,664.57).

1716-11-13, accepting FY 2012 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Reconstruction Package #2

project, approving the 4-year Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the

amount of $34,773.96 to Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. (original contract amount was $706,176.50; final


1717-11-13, execution of a Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Premiere

Developers, Inc. for 928 7th Street SW, a City-owned property participating in the third round of the


1718-11-13, execution of a Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with V&B

Enterprises, L.C. for 1500 J Street SW, a City-owned property participating in the third round of the


1719-11-13, execution of a Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with V&B

Enterprises, L.C. for 1510 J Street SW, a City-owned property participating in the third round of the

Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).

1720-11-13, accepting the Repair of Water Service Lines for FY13 project, approving the 2-Year

Maintenance Bond and authorizing final (retainage) payment in the amount of $11,852.24 to Schrader

Excavating & Grading Co. (original contract amount was $235,000; the final contract amount is

$264,684.47).

1721-11-13, authorizing the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Thunderbird Road SE

and Tomahawk Trail SE, stopping Thunderbird Road SE for Tomahawk Trail SE.

1722-11-13, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Edgewood Road SW from

South of CRANDIC RR to South of 60th Avenue, Pavement Reconstruction project.

1723-11-13, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Edgewood Road SW from

Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW Extension project.

1724-11-13, adopting the boundaries of the Ellis Boulevard Corridor Viable Business District

(FLOOD).

1725-11-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Contract for Auto Parts Program with Sadler Power

Train for Fleet Services for an estimated annual amount of $105,000 (original contract amount was


1726-11-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Contract for Auto Parts Program with Carquest Auto

Parts for Fleet Services for an estimated annual amount of $100,000 (original contract amount was

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US, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $14,956 and a release of contingency of

$17,909 for construction management services in connection with the Fire Station #3 project (original


1728-11-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Pedestrian Traffic Signal Heads with

Countdown Display and Mounting Brackets for the Traffic Engineering Division with General Traffic

Controls, Inc. for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000 (original contract amount was $75,000;

renewal amount is $75,000).

1729-11-13, Amendment No. 1 to contract for Environmental Remediation and Demolition

Services for Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels project with D.W. Zinser Company to reflect a

discovery item and accepting project and Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of payment in

the amount of $6,583.90 (original contract amount was $131,178; final contract amount is $131,678)

(FLOOD).

1730-11-13, Amendment No. 4 to contract for Utility Disconnect Services for Flood Damaged

Structures project with BWC Excavating, LC to reflect the difference between the estimated quantities

and actual quantities and accepting maintenance bond and authorizing issuance of payment in the

amount of $1,414.50 (original contract amount was $13,591.51; final contract amount is $45,031.74)

(FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.

1731-11-13, amending Resolution No. 1478-09-13 to correct the contract dollar amount to

$557,702.76 for the 2012 Roof Replacement Solids Dewatering & Incinerator Bldg. and Operations

Building project with Advance Builders Corp. (original contract amount was $532,000; total contract


1732-11-13, amending Resolution No. 1479-09-13 to correct Change Order No. 1 dollar amount

to $30,541.44 and total contract amount to $1,349,541.44 for the Water Pollution Control Facility Return

Sewer Pump Station, Bid Package 1 – Civil/Structural Public Improvement project with WRH, Inc.


$1,349,541.44).


Company for the Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area Water Main Improvements – Phase II project (original

contract amount was $941,580.60; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,006,588.41).

1734-11-13, Change Order No. 6 (Final Revised) deducting the amount of $17,055.53 with

Ricklefs Excavating Ltd. for the C Avenue NE Water Main Replacement – 32nd Street NE to 40th

Street NE project (original contract amount was $418,772.50; total contract amount with this

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for the 6th Street SW Sidewalk and Ditch Improvements project (original contract amount was

$228,611; total contract amount with this amendment is $257,254.75).


Company for the Bever Avenue SE Rehabilitation from Memorial Drive SE to 34th Street SE project


$1,571,421.91).

1737-11-13, Change Order No. 2 (Final Revised) in the amount of $2,688 with Curtis

Contracting Corp. for the 1st Avenue East from the Cottage Grove Place Entrance to Thompson Drive

SE Sidewalk Extension project (original contract amount was $55,536.70; total contract amount with

this amendment is $69,816.65).


for the 2nd Avenue SW from 3rd Street to 6th Street Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main


amendment is $1,561,558.42).

1739-11-13, Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $453.75 with BWC Excavating, LC for the

FY 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project (original contract amount was

$189,177.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $263,109.33). Abstain, Council member

Gulick.


for the E Avenue NW – Phase I Ellis Boulevard to 3rd Street, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and

Street Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,757,558; total contract amount with this

amendment is $3,800,182.67).

1741-11-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $36,199 with Zinser Grading & Excavating,

LLC for the E Avenue NW – Phase II 13th Street to Ellis Boulevard Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk

and Street Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,037,467.35; total contract amount



for the Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1 and 3, Traffic signal



1743-11-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $20,094.74 with S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc.

for the Cedar River Sanitary Sewer Crossing Improvements project (original contract amount was

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1744-11-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $130,312 with Cramer & Associates, Inc. for

the E Avenue and F Avenue Bridges over Cedar River, Bridge Rehabilitation project (original contract

amount was $250,296.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $577,297.10).


Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project (original contract amount was $13,591,254; total





is $3,375,191.57) (FLOOD).

1747-11-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $5,604 with D.W. Zinser Company for the


Construction Project – Demolition & Abatement project (original contract amount was $489,000; total

contract amount with this amendment is $515,480) (FLOOD)

1748-11-13, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $18,134.94 with Maxwell Construction, Inc.

for the 2nd Street SE From 9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project


$2,889,450.18) (FLOOD).




(FLOOD).




$625,432.07) (FLOOD).




is $622,407.57) (FLOOD).

1752-11-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $11,138 with Pearson Wall Systems, Inc. for

the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #6 – Framing, Plaster, Paint, Partitions, Fabric Panels

and Ceilings project (original contract amount was $1,453,800; total contract amount with this

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1753-11-13, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,331 with Grazzini Brothers & Company

for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #7 – Flooring project (original contract amount was

$77,850; total contract amount with this amendment is $89,181) (FLOOD).

1754-11-13, Change Order No. 4 deducting the amount of $60,745.57 with Lindstrom

Environmental, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Hazardous Material Abatement project (original contract

amount was $19,020; total contract amount with this amendment is $486,063.43) (FLOOD).

1755-11-13, payment in the amount of $163,417.66 to Linn County for the actual cost of

construction of a retaining wall in connection with the Cottage Grove Avenue from East of Indian Creek

to East Post Road project.

1756-11-13, Purchase Order in the amount of $95,691.60 with Dave Schmitt Construction in

connection with the Parking Lot East of 1736 16th Avenue SW and North of 1740 16th Avenue SW

Sanitary Sewer Repair project.

1757-11-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $27,372, plus incentive up to

$2,000, bond and insurance of Hardscape Solutions of Iowa, Inc. for the 2013 Downtown Streetscape

Paver Brick Repair Program project (estimated cost is $64,000).

1758-11-13, Grant Amendment Agreement with the Vision Iowa Board (Cedar Rapids Riverfront

Amphitheater and Festival Park) to extend the project completion date to January 31, 2014.

1759-11-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1738-12-12 and authorizing execution of a corrective

Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property to Premiere Developers, Inc. for property at 520

8th Street NW (FLOOD).

1760-11-13, rescinding Resolution No. 1526-09-13 and authorizing execution of a corrective

Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property to NewBo Development Group for property at

1320 Ellis Boulevard NW (FLOOD).

1761-11-13, accepting the City of Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan

for 2014.

1762-11-13, accepting the City of Cedar Rapids City Planning Commission Work Plan for 2014.

1763-11-13, accepting the City of Cedar Rapids Visual Arts Commission Work Plan for 2014.

1764-11-13, Fleet Services purchase of one 40’ aerial bucket truck from Junge Center Point in


1765-11-13, Contract for incinerator stack replacement project with Modern Sheet Metal for the


1766-11-13, Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for the rental of five Lanier digital copiers for

the following city departments; Police, Safety and Wellness, and Transit.

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1767-11-13, Agreement for the purchase of an Organic Carbon Analyzer for the Utilities

Department with Skalar, Inc. in the amount of $35,965.

At 12:48 p.m., Mayor Corbett relinquished the chair to Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon and left the

meeting.

1768-11-13, approving coordination of services with the Medical Self-Supported Municipal

Improvement District Commission. Mayor Corbett was not present for this vote.

Resolution authorizing the abatement and demolition of one commercial parcel under the

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD). DIED FOR LACK OF A MOTION - RESOLUTION FAILED.

Report on bids for the 8th Street NW at Ellis Lane NW Flood Protection Improvements project


Iowa State Contractors, Inc., Ottumwa, IA $73,290.63 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $77,801.50 Iowa State Contractors, Inc., Ottumwa, IA *$77,890.13 Dave Schmitt Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA *$78,942.95 Zinser Grading & Excavating, LLC, Walford, IA $79,727.95 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA *$79,797.79 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $85,990.60 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA $89,786.90 All American Concrete, Inc., West Liberty, IA $90,467.80 Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $91,677.75 Connolly Construction, Inc., Peosta, IA $91,728.45 Borst Brothers Construction, Inc., Marion, IA $95,426.40 *Multiplication/Addition error found in bid


$6,000, bond and insurance of Iowa State Contractors, Inc. for the 8th Street NW at Ellis Lane NW

Flood Protection Improvements project. Mayor Corbett was not present for this vote.

Report on bids for the WPC Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project (estimated cost is $2,500,000).

(Steve Hershner)

WRH, Inc., South Amana, IA $3,049,000 Kleiman Construction Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $3,056,333 Calacci Construction Company, Iowa City, IA $3,360,000 Tricon General Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA $3,376,000 Unzeitig Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA $3,445,000


of WRH, Inc. for the WPC Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project. Mayor Corbett was not present for this

vote.

Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged

Structures and Parcels (estimated cost is $230,000). (John Riggs)

D.W. Zinser Company, Walford, IA $212,400

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1771-11-13, awarding and approving contract for the amount not to exceed $212,400, bond and

insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for

Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels project (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Poe. Mayor

Corbett was not present for this vote.


property described as a .058 acre strip of City-owned right-of-way located along the southwesterly

property line of 500 1st Street SE as requested by TrueNorth Real Estate, L.C., was presented and read

the second time.


by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore

and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Abstain, Council member Shey. Mayor Corbett was not present for

this vote.



Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro

Tempore Vernon. Abstain, Council member Shey. Mayor Corbett was not present for this vote.

1772-11-13, authorizing the disposition of the property described as a .058 acre strip of City-

owned right-of-way located along the southwesterly property line of 500 1st Street SE and accepting an

easement for public storm sewer, water main and public utilities over the vacated right-of-way as

requested by TrueNorth Real Estate, L.C. Abstain, Council member Shey. Mayor Corbett was not

present for this vote.


property described as a 6,010 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley between 7th Street

and 8th Street SE and between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue SE as requested by Mercy Medical Center,

was presented and read the second time.

Council member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by

Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore

and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Abstain, Council member Olson. Mayor Corbett was not present for

this vote.



Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro

Tempore Vernon. Abstain, Council member Olson. Mayor Corbett was not present for this vote.

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1773-11-13, authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 6,010 square-foot parcel

of right-of-way located in the alley between 7th Street and 8th Street SE and between 4th Avenue and 5th

Avenue SE and accepting an easement for communication lines and sanitary sewer as requested by

Mercy Medical Center. Abstain, Council member Olson. Mayor Corbett was not present for this vote.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance deleting Chapter 68 of the Municipal Code,

Airport, and replacing it with a new Chapter 68 providing for rules for the operation and management of

the airport, was presented and read the first time.




Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Mayor Corbett was not present for

this vote.


Council member Karr moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Poe. Ayes, Council

members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Mayor

Corbett was not present for this vote.

City Council adjourned at 1:15 p.m. to meet Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.


Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Poe Abstain, Council member Shey Abstain, Council member Swore

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November 19, 2013, 4:00 p.m.


Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,

Shields, Swore and Vernon (arrived at 4:08 p.m.). Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and

City Attorney Mohammed Sheronick. Absent, Council member Gulick.

The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Rick Gail.




noted.


estimated cost for the Prairie Drive NE from 29th Street to Franklin Avenue Portland Cement Concrete

(PCC) Sidewalk project (estimated cost is $155,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1774-11-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Prairie

Drive NE from 29th Street to Franklin Avenue Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Sidewalk project.


estimated cost for the 18th Street SW, South of Wilson Avenue SW, Culvert and Water Main

Replacement project (estimated cost is $165,000). One comment was heard. No written comments or



Street SW, South of Wilson Avenue SW, Culvert and Water Main Replacement project.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 2663 Mt. Vernon Road

SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District and R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2,

Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Sharp Investments, LLC and Mount Vernon

Bank and Trust Company. No comments or objections were heard or filed. Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2663

Mt. Vernon Road SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District and R-3, Single Family Residence Zone

District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Sharp Investments, LLC and

Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company, was presented and read the first time.



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at a later date; seconded by Council member Olson. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson,

Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Nay, Council member Poe.

At 4:25 p.m., Council member Olson recused himself from the discussion on Item Number 4 and

abstained from voting on Item Numbers 4a and 4b and left the meeting.


Comprehensive Plan from Institutional/Public to Low Density Residential and to consider a change of

zone for property at 3200 Pioneer Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to PUD-

2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School

District and the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. Comments and objections were heard and filed.


Institutional/Public to Low Density Residential for property at 3200 Pioneer Avenue SE as requested by

the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Affordable Housing Network, Inc. Abstain, Council

member Olson.


Pioneer Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit

Development Two Zone District as requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School District and

Affordable Housing Network, Inc., was presented and read the first time.

Council member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed


later date; seconded by Council member Shey. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Poe, Shey,

Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.

At 5:15 p.m., Council member Olson returned to the meeting.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 600 and 616 1st Street

SE from PUB, Public Zone District to C-4, Central Business Zone District as requested by The

Fountains, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids. No comments or objections were heard or filed.


and 616 1st Street SE from PUB, Public Zone District to C-4, Central Business Zone District as

requested by The Fountains, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the first time.



at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson,


A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 3725 Center Point Road

NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested

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by Patrick O. Williams, Jr. No comments or objections were heard or filed.


Center Point Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone

District as requested by Patrick O. Williams, Jr., was presented and read the first time.



at a later date; seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson,


A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for four City-owned properties at 1302

Ellis Boulevard NW, 1310 Ellis Boulevard NW, 948 N Street SW and 1791 Mallory Street SW from R-3,

Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District for

proposed ROOTs lots as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids. No comments or objections were

heard or filed.

Ordinance No. 066-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for four City-owned

properties at 1302 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1310 Ellis Boulevard NW, 948 N Street SW and 1791 Mallory

Street SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood

Residence Zone District for proposed ROOTs lots as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD),



Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,




member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon

and Mayor Corbett.

A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a 60-foot wide road reservation and utility

easement located at 6821 and 6901 Cottage Ridge Court NE as requested by Cottage Ridge, L.L.C.


1777-11-13, vacating a 60-foot wide road reservation and utility easement located at 6821 and

6901 Cottage Ridge Court NE as requested by Cottage Ridge, L.L.C.

A public hearing was held to consider a request by Hunter Companies for an Urban

Revitalization Area designation for construction of a new headquarters facility for West Side Transport

at 11160 High Life Court SW. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1778-11-13, authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for construction of a new

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headquarters facility for West Side Transport at 11160 High Life Court SW.


Revitalization Areas, to establish the West Side Transport Urban Revitalization Area designation at

11160 High Life Court SW, was presented and read the first time.



at a later date; seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson,


A public hearing was held to consider a 28E Annexation Agreement with the City of Marion to

delineate a future annexation growth boundary. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1779-11-13, authorizing execution of the 28E Annexation Agreement with the City of Marion to

delineate a future annexation growth boundary.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned properties at 502 F

Avenue NW, 1019 11th Street NW and 1791 Mallory Street SW acquired through the Voluntary

Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the third round of the Single

Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). No comments or objections were heard or filed.

A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property at 438 4th

Avenue SW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program (FLOOD). No comments or


A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned properties at 821

and 825 Shaver Road NE acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program (FLOOD). No


A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of nine excess City-owned properties at

606 J Avenue NW, 610 J Avenue NW, 1106 6th Street NW, 1108 6th Street NW, 1110 6th Street NW,

1116 6th Street NW, 1111 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1113 Ellis Boulevard NW and 1101 Ellis Boulevard NW

acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program (FLOOD). No comments or objections


A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property at 301 and

305 2nd Avenue SW and inviting redevelopment proposals (FLOOD). No comments or objections were

heard or filed.



Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion

carried.

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Swore. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.

Motion carried.



a. December 3, 2013 – to consider an Ordinance granting an electric energy franchise to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association and notice of revenue purpose statement regarding a franchise fee;

b. December 3, 2013 – to consider a change of zone for property at 606 J Avenue NW, 610 J Avenue NW, 1111 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1113 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1100 6th Street NW, 1106 6th Street NW, 1108 6th Street NW, 1110 6th Street NW and 1116 6th Street NW and Lot 1 & 2 of Block 24 located at the northwest corner of J Avenue NW and Ellis Boulevard NW from C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District and R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by High Development, City of Cedar Rapids and Leslie E. Stokke.


for December 3, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Q Avenue NW at

Ellis Boulevard NW Flood Protection Improvements project and authorizing the City Engineer, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on December 4, 2013 (estimated

cost is $96,000).


for December 17, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the J Avenue Water

Treatment Plant Process Improvements – Phase 1 project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on January 15, 2014 (estimated

cost is $7,060,000).

Motion assessing a $500 civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of alcohol to

minors against:

a. Discount Liquor, 2933 1st Avenue SE; b. Jim’s Foods, 812 6th Street SW; c. Red Lion Lounge, 3970 Center Point Road NE; d. Smoke N Pipe, 3221 1st Avenue SE; e. Southside Liquor & Tobacco Outlet, 3200 16th Avenue SW, Suite A; f. Uptown Liquor & Tobacco, 2000 Wiley Boulevard SW, Suite #106.

Motion assessing a $300 civil penalty for first violation of State Code regarding the sale of

cigarettes to minors against Jim’s Foods, 812 6th Street SW.


a. 101 Gastropub, 3707 1st Avenue SE (new – formerly Deanoz Sports Bar); b. 3rd Street Convenience, 216 3rd Street SE; c. 3rd Street Saloon, 1202½ 3rd Street SE;

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d. Casey’s General Store #2212, 130 41st Avenue Drive SW; e. Discount Liquor, 2933 1st Avenue SE; f. Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 279 Collins Road NE; g. Kum & Go #520, 2604 16th Avenue SW; h. Stadium Lounge Bar & Grill, 957 Rockford Road SW; i. The Station, 3645 Stone Creek Circle SW; j. Vito’s on 42nd, 4100 River Ridge Drive NE (new – new ownership).



1782-11-13, approving the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Holiday Delight Parade

(includes road closures) on December 7, 2013.

1783-11-13, approving the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Old World Christmas

Market event in Czech Village on December 7, 2013.


properties.


properties.

1786-11-13, accepting water system improvements installed in Summerfield 15th Addition,

approving the 2-Year Maintenance Bond submitted by Butschi Real Estate Company in the amount of

$26,250, and reserving the right to re-inspect and require maintenance for the public water system

improvements until the remaining street construction is completed and final grade is established

1787-11-13, accepting water system improvements installed in Knollwood Park 1st Addition,

approving the 2-Year Maintenance Bond submitted by Bowker Mechanical Contractors LLC in the

amount of $183,345, and reserving the right to re-inspect and require maintenance for the public water

system improvements until the remaining street construction is completed and final grade is

established.

1788-11-13, accepting Edgewood Road SW from Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW

Sidewalk Extension project and approving the 4-Year Performance Bond submitted by Eastern Iowa

Excavating & Concrete, LLC (original contract amount was $51,587; final contract amount is

$48,321.72).

1789-11-13, accepting Harrison Elementary Sidewalks project, final payment in the amount of

$3,741.93 and approving the 4-Year Performance Bond submitted by to Anne Duffield Construction,

Inc. (original contract amount was $76,371; final contract amount is $74,838.59).

1790-11-13, accepting Library Furniture and Shelving for the Downtown Library, final payment

in the amount of $16,969.92 and approving the 2-Year Performance Bond submitted by M. Hanson &

Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $357,294.71; final contract amount is $339,402.31).

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1791-11-13, accepting Horizontal Collector Well #6 Powerline Installation project, final payment

in the amount of $5,227.50 and approving the 2-Year Performance Bond submitted by Trey Electric

Corporation (original contract amount was $114,550; final contract amount is $104,550).

1792-11-13, accepting Water Division Interior Lighting Upgrade project, final payment in the

amount of $7,420.97 and approving the 2-Year Performance Bond submitted by Hawkeye Electric


1793-11-13, accepting Water Pollution Control Facility 2012 Roof Replacement Solids

Dewatering & Incinerator Building and Operations Bldg project, authorize issuance of final retainage

payment in the amount of $27,885.14 and approving the 2-Year Performance Bond submitted by

Advance Builders Corp. (original contract amount was $532,000; final contract amount is $557,702.76).

1794-11-13, adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment

thereof for the Edgewood Road SW from South of Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW Sidewalk

Extension project.

1795-11-13, adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment

thereof for the Edgewood Road SW from South of CRANDIC RR to south of 60th Avenue, Pavement


1796-11-13, approving the final plat of Roger L. French Addition located on the east side of 6th

Street SW, south of Tharp Road SW.

1797-11-13, approving an all-way stop condition at the intersection of 27th Street and Prairie

Drive NE.

1798-11-13, authorizing an IT Systems Analyst III to attend the Lenel On-Guard Direct Support

User Hardware and User Access Control Essentials in Rochester, New York for an amount not to

exceed $4,600 at a date to be determined in Fiscal Year 2014.

1799-11-13, establishing the times and dates of regularly scheduled City Council meetings to be

held in calendar year 2014.

1800-11-13, authorizing a 4.8% wage increase for the City Manager according to the terms of

his employment contract.

1801-11-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Welding Gases & Supplies with

Matheson Linweld for an estimated annual amount of $40,000 (original contract amount was $35,000;



Equipment (FF&E) Packages project with Triplett Interior Solutions for additional furnishings for an

amount not to exceed $11,845.16 (original contract amount was $299,520.80; total contract amount


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Equipment (FF&E) Packages project with Welter Storage Equipment to reflect the additional cost to add

three HON ignition task chairs for an amount not to exceed $777 (original contract amount was

$58,251; total contract amount with this amendment is $92,117) (FLOOD).

1804-11-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Contract for Library Furniture and Shelving for the

Downtown Library with Storey Kenworthy for additional benches, tool tiles and rails for an amount not to

exceed $6,129.50 (original contract amount was $307,560.18; total contract amount with this


1805-11-13, Amendment No. 4 to the Contract for Landfill Services for Biosolids with Millennium

Waste Incorporated to reflect the additional cost for biosolid waste removed from the former Animal

Control Facility (previously the Water Pollution Control Facility) for an amount not to exceed $60,000

(original contract amount was $150,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $210,000)

(FLOOD).

1806-11-13, amending a typographical error in Amendment Nos. 1-7 and Resolution Nos. 0623-

04-13, 1299-08-13 and 1467-09-13 and authorizing execution of Amendment No. 8 to contract for

Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for the former Animal Control Facility project with

Active Thermal Concepts, Inc. to reflect additional work as a result of a discovery item for an amount

not to exceed $112,966.80 (original contract amount was $103,469; total contract amount with this



Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $90,000 for final design

services in connection with the Cottage Grove Parkway Flood Protection project (original contract


1808-11-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Alltrans, Inc.

specifying an increased amount not to exceed $2,500 for design services in connection with the 18th

Street NW from Zika Avenue to Meiers Court Drainage Improvements project (original contract amount

was $25,589; total contract amount with this amendment is $28,089).


Associates, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $15,100 and a release of contingency of

$24,900 for engineering services in connection with the Prairie Creek from West of 6th Street SW to J

Street SW Sanitary Sewer Capacity Improvements project (original contract amount was $274,800;


1810-11-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure

and Environment, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $3,300 for engineering services

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in connection with the Valley Brook Drive SE Channel Restoration Improvements project (original


1811-11-13, amending Resolution No. 0227-02-12 to revise the expiration date to match the

Agreement for the Opening Day Collection for the Cedar Rapids Public Library with Baker & Taylor, Inc.

(original amount was $4,000,000, which remains unchanged) (FLOOD).

1812-11-13, Change Order No. 5 deducting the amount of $6,667.60 with Vieth Construction

Corporation for the Polk Elementary Sidewalks project (original contract amount was $111,947.50; total


1813-11-13, Change Order No. 20 (Revised Final) in the amount of $25,055 with Modern

Piping, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Mechanical project (original contract amount


member Swore.

1814-11-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $44,518.89 with L.L. Pelling Company, Inc.

for the 8th Street SE Rehabilitation from 1st Avenue to 3rd Avenue SE project (original contract amount

was $377,390.75; total contract amount with this amendment is $432,150.99).

1815-11-13, Agreement in the amount of $53,500 and accepting additional right-of-way,

permanent easements and temporary easements for construction from the Cedar Rapids Airport

Commission from land located on the south side of 76th Avenue SW in connection with the 76th

Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

(CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project.

1816-11-13, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $16,100 and accepting an Easement for

Sanitary Sewer and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Anton Golobic as Trustee of

the Anton Golobic 2011 Revocable Trust from land located at 381 Rosedale Road SE in connection

with the Indian Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer Capacity Improvements – Phase 2 and 3 projects.


Sanitary Sewer from Sadie Lundry from land located at 408 6th Avenue SW in connection with the

Sanitary Sewer SW Quadrant Flood Repairs project (FLOOD).

1818-11-13, accepting 20’ sanitary sewer easement from Bellon-Africa Family Farms, LLC and

a 20’ sanitary sewer easement from Terra Enterprises, LLC, for the consideration of $1 each and other

valuable consideration for sanitary sewer for land located east of Highway 151 and north of Highway 30

in association with Hawks Point 5th Addition.

1819-11-13, 28E Agreement with the City of Marion for snow and ice control along joint

corporate limits.

1820-11-13, accepting bid in the amount of $200,000 from James J. and Susan C. Novak and

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approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 56 16th Avenue SW.

1821-11-13, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Cedar Rapids Fire Department joint

ownership of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) equipment with a consortium of Iowa fire

departments.

1822-11-13, Contract for SCS Play Structure Refurbishing with SlideCare, LLC for the Parks

and Recreation Department for an amount not to exceed $28,061.

1823-11-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of one Chevrolet 3500 Silverado from Bob Brown

Chevrolet in the amount of $37,813.71.

1824-11-13, Fleet Services Division purchase of an additional two Chevrolet 1500 Silverados

from Bob Brown Chevrolet in the amount of $52,571.44.

1825-11-13, purchase of boiler and machinery insurance from Zurich in the amount of $39,131.

1826-11-13, purchase of property insurance coverage to include $25 million in excess flood

insurance through Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. in the amount of $1,479,550.85; (FLOOD).

1827-11-13, Annual Urban Renewal Area Report to the Iowa Department of Management for

the City’s 16 Urban Renewal Areas.

1828-11-13, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Indebtedness Certifications to the Linn County

Auditor indicating the total debt incurred and revenues collected through June 30, 2012 within each of

the City’s 16 Urban Renewal Areas.

1829-11-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Jim Sattler, Inc. for City-

owned property at 1205 3rd Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New


1830-11-13, Professional Services Agreement with RDG Planning & Design for the

development of the Comprehensive Plan Update.

1831-11-13, Confirmation and Consent Certificate and a Ground Lease Estoppel and

Agreement in connection with the assignment of three leases relating to the Town Centre parking ramp

and for the Town Centre skywalk.

Report on bids for the Hoover Trail Park project (estimated cost is $65,000).

Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $62,998 Rickleff’s Excavating, LTD, Anamosa, IA $64,981 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Cedar Rapids, IA $69,462 Schrader Excavating & Grading, Walford, IA $75,800 Dave Schmitt Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA $78,526


Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the Hoover Trail Park project. Report on bids for the 76th Avenue SW from East of Interstate 380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW

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Street Improvements & Kirkwood Boulevard SW Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is

$1,490,000).

BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA *$1,315,990.70 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd, Anamosa, IA $1,343,869.18 Dave Schmitt Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA $1,381,070.70 Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $1,392,330.36 Horsfield Construction, Inc., Epworth, IA $1,418,557.45 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $1,457,100.20 Vieth Construction Corp., Cedar Falls, IA *$1,483,030.68 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA *$1,512,567.65 Metro Pavers, Inc., Iowa City, IA $1,531,020.37 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $1,599,557.05 Tschiggfrie Excavating, Inc., Dubuque, IA $1,663,315.35 *Multiplication/Addition errors found in bid

1833-11-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,315,990.70 plus incentive up

to $92,900, bond and insurance of BWC Excavating, LC for the 76th Avenue SW from East of Interstate

380 to Prairie Hawk Drive SW Street Improvements and Kirkwood Boulevard SW Intersection

Improvements project (estimated cost is $1,490,000).

Report on bids for the Montclair Drive NW from Owen Street to Jacolyn Drive Storm Sewer and

Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $185,000).

Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $162,800.00 Iowa State Contractors, Inc., Ottumwa, IA $167,487.50 BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA *$169,372.96 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $169,769.00 Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $173,170.00 Vieth Construction Corp., Cedar Falls, IA $179,430.00 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $188,155.25 Tschiggfrie Excavating, Dubuque, IA *$188,421.45 *Multiplication/Addition errors found in bid


$9,000, bond and insurance of Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. for the Montclair Drive NW from Owen Street

to Jacolyn Drive Storm Sewer and Intersection Improvements project.

Discussion regarding Item Number 39: Joe O’Hern and Dave Elgin.

1835-11-13, authorizing submittal of a Flood Mitigation Program Grant application to the State

of Iowa for funding of flood mitigation in Cedar Rapids.

Discussion regarding Item Number 40: Seth Gunnerson and Kaley Bangston, Iowa Economic

Development Authority.

1836-11-13, approving an agreement with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to

participate in the Iowa Solar Readiness Initiative as a local government organization.


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Ordinance No. 067-13, being an Ordinance deleting Chapter 68 of the Municipal Code, Airport,

and replacing it with a new Chapter 68 providing for rules for the operation and management of the

airport, was presented and read the second time.


by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,





Corbett.



at 4700 Bowling Street SW, was presented and read the second time.


by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and

Mayor Corbett. Nays, Council members Karr and Olson. Motion carried.



City Council adjourned at 6:50 p.m. to meet Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 12:00 noon.


Absent, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Swore Nay, Council member Karr Nay, Council member Olson Nay, Council member Poe

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December 3, 2013, 12:00 noon


Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick (arrived at 12:35

p.m.), Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff

Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Pat Rieck.




noted.

A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 606 J Avenue NW, 610 J

Avenue NW, 1111 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1113 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1100 6th Street NW, 1106 6th Street

NW, 1108 6th Street NW, 1110 6th Street NW and 1116 6th Street NW and Lot 1 & 2 of Block 24

located at the northwest corner of J Avenue NW and Ellis Boulevard NW from C-1, Mixed

Neighborhood Convenience Zone District and R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2,

Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by High Development, the City of Cedar

Rapids and Leslie E. Stokke. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Ordinance No. 068-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 606 J

Avenue NW, 610 J Avenue NW, 1111 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1113 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1100 6th Street

NW, 1106 6th Street NW, 1108 6th Street NW, 1110 6th Street NW and 1116 6th Street NW and Lot 1

& 2 of Block 24 located at the northwest corner of J Avenue NW and Ellis Boulevard NW from C-1,

Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District and R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District to

PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by High Development, the City of

Cedar Rapids and Leslie E. Stokke, was presented and read the first time.

Council member Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading; seconded by

Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,

Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Gulick was not present for this vote.



member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon

and Mayor Corbett. Council member Gulick was not present for this vote.

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A public hearing was held to consider the annexation of property north of Blairs Ferry Road NE

and west of Milburn Road NE as requested by Galilee Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids, Russell and

Marjorie L. Morris, Salem United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids and La Vonne E. Hudson. No


1837-12-13, annexing property north of Blairs Ferry Road NE and west of Milburn Road NE as

requested by Galilee Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids, Russell and Marjorie L. Morris, Salem United

Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids and La Vonne E. Hudson. Council member Gulick was not present

for this vote.

A public hearing was held to consider the annexation of property at 4501 42nd Street NE, 4000

Georgia Avenue NE, 3930 Georgia Avenue NE, 4544 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4524 Willowbrook Drive

NE, 4423 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4525 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4545 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4555

Willowbrook Drive NE, 3895 Georgia Avenue NE, 3805 Georgia Avenue NE, 4535 Woodview Drive NE,

4645 Woodview Drive NE and 4711 Woodview Drive NE as requested by Ruth B. Lamb, Mark L. and

Marlene J. Benest, Thomas D. and JoAnn M. Schumacher, Hartz Family Joint Revocable Trust,

Herbert and Donnabelle Trustees, Richard J. and Lois E. Koftan, Jeffrey A. Danzer and Kimberly K.

Morrison, Marlene L. Hill, James G. and Jennifer S. Anderson, Donald E. Gorton, Thomas R. and Lou

Ann Weber, John L. and Colleen S. Burianek, Carol C. Currans, Janice L. Mudd and Carrol A. Roy. No


1838-12-13, annexing property at 4501 42nd Street NE, 4000 Georgia Avenue NE, 3930

Georgia Avenue NE, 4544 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4524 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4423 Willowbrook Drive

NE, 4525 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4545 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4555 Willowbrook Drive NE, 3895

Georgia Avenue NE, 3805 Georgia Avenue NE, 4535 Woodview Drive NE, 4645 Woodview Drive NE

and 4711 Woodview Drive NE as requested by Ruth B. Lamb, Mark L. and Marlene J. Benest, Thomas

D. and JoAnn M. Schumacher, Hartz Family Joint Revocable Trust, Herbert and Donnabelle Trustees,

Richard J. and Lois E. Koftan, Jeffrey A. Danzer and Kimberly K. Morrison, Marlene L. Hill, James G.

and Jennifer S. Anderson, Donald E. Gorton, Thomas R. and Lou Ann Weber, John L. and Colleen S.

Burianek, Carol C. Currans, Janice L. Mudd and Carrol A. Roy. Council member Gulick was not

present for this vote.


Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area. No comments or



for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area. Council member Gulick was not present for this

vote.

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Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Southwest Urban Renewal Area. No comments or objections



for the Southwest Urban Renewal Area. Council member Gulick was not present for this vote.

A public hearing was held to consider an Ordinance granting an Electric Energy Franchise to

Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association and notice of revenue purpose statement regarding

a franchise fee. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting an Electric Energy Franchise to Linn

County Rural Electric Cooperative Association, was presented and read the first time.



at a later date; seconded by Council member Olson. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,



estimated cost for the Q Avenue NW at Ellis Boulevard NW Flood Protection Improvements project. No


1841-12-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Q

Avenue NW at Ellis Boulevard NW Flood Protection Improvements project.


Council member Vernon moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member Poe.



Poe. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett.



a. December 17, 2013 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and described as a single family residential property located at 212 9th Street NW.

b. December 17, 2013 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of structures on a City-owned parcel at 4514 C Avenue NE.

c. December 17, 2013 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to create a Kingston Village Overlay District with design standards and guidelines applicable to new multi-family and commercial development applications and building permits within the overlay district, and to clarify requirements for review of

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proposed signage and establishing a timeline for review by all Design Review Technical Advisory Committees.


December 17, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Environmental



results on December 18, 2013 (estimated cost is $203,000) (FLOOD).


for December 17, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 76th Avenue SW

and Kirkwood Boulevard SW Traffic Signalization project, with bid opening scheduled for January 22,

2014 at the Iowa Department of Transportation (estimated cost is $247,000).


for December 17, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the H Street SW from

Diagonal Drive SW to North of 7th Avenue SW Pavement Rehabilitation project, and authorizing the

City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on December



for December 17, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Indian Creek

Trunk Sanitary Sewer Segment 2 – Phase 2 Reconstruction project and authorizing the City Engineer,

or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on January 8, 2014 (estimated

cost is $2,840,000).

Motion authorizing publication of a public notice that on December 17, 2013 a resolution will be

considered to execute a Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for the rental of one Lanier digital copier

for the Parks/Recreation/Golf Department.

Motion assessing a $300 civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of cigarettes

to minors against:

a. Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 1843 Johnson Avenue NW; b. Smoke ‘N’ Pipe, 3221 1st Avenue SE.


minors against Casey’s General Store #2768, 1201 1st Avenue SE.


a. Beijing Chinese Restaurant, 421 Edgewood Road NW; b. Cedar River Landing, 301 F Avenue NW; c. Cranky Hank’s Pizza, 4444 1st Avenue NE (new – change in corporation); d. Genghis Grill – 1st Ave, 5001 1st Avenue SE;

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e. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, 4444 Czech Lane NE; f. Miguel’s, 175 Jacolyn Drive NW; g. Mr. B’s, 629 2nd Avenue SW; h. Outback Steakhouse, 3939 1st Avenue SE; i. Winifred’s Restaurant, 3847 1st Avenue SE; j. Xavier’s, 1403 1st Avenue SE.




1845-12-13, vote of thanks to Laura Behrens for serving on the Board of Ethics.


Group LLC for City-owned property at 1302 Ellis Boulevard NW participating in the third round of the



Group LLC for City-owned property at 1310 Ellis Boulevard NW participating in the third round of the


1848-12-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Cedar Ridge Homes,



1849-12-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Cedar Ridge Homes,




City-owned property at 1003 3rd Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New



City-owned property at 1007 3rd Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New



Company of Iowa for City-owned property at 916 G Avenue NW participating in the third round of the



Company of Iowa for City-owned property at 1309 8th Street NW participating in the third round of the



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Company of Iowa for City-owned property at 187 13th Avenue SW participating in the third round of the


1855-12-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Jim Sattler, Inc. for City-

owned property at 410 4th Avenue SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New


1856-12-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Todd Richardson

Construction Company, LTD. for City-owned property at 330 Rockford Road SW participating in the

third round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.


Inc. for City-owned property at 718 L Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New



Inc. for City-owned property at 422 7th Avenue SW participating in the third round of the Single Family


1859-12-13, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with V&B Enterprises, L.C.

for City-owned property at 922 9th Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New


1860-12-13, levy special assessments for delinquent weed mowing charges at 87 properties.

1861-12-13, levy assessment for nuisance abatement charges at one property.

1862-12-13, levy assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at three properties.

1863-12-13, intent to assess for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at three properties.


properties.


properties.

1866-12-13, accepting Horizontal Collector Wells Architectural Repairs and Flood Mitigation

project, authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $37,732.10 and approving the 2-year

Performance Bond submitted by WRH, Inc. (original contract amount was $765,500; final contract

amount is $754.642) (FLOOD).

1867-12-13, accepting City Hall Remodel project, authorizing issuance of final payment in the

amount of $343,341.98 and approving the 2-Year Performance Bond submitted by Unzeitig

Construction Company (original contract amount was $5,673,000; final contract amount is

$6,866,839.65).

1868-12-13, accepting Polk Elementary Sidewalks project, authorizing issuance of final

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payment in the amount of $3,685.50 and approving the 4-Year Performance Bond submitted by Vieth

Construction Corporation (original contract amount was $111,947.50; final contract amount is

$122,849.92).

1869-12-13, accepting 1815 Oak Knolls Court SE Storm Sewer Improvements project and

approving the 4-Year Performance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc.

(original contract amount was $37,865; final contract amount is $29,576).

1870-12-13, accepting FY 2013 Curb Repair Project, authorizing issuance of final payment in

the amount of $13,418.45 and approving the 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Pirc-Tobin

Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $227,538.50; final contract amount is $268,369.07).

1871-12-13, authorizing execution of Change Order No. 6 (Final) deducting the amount of

$120,999.51 for the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Streetscaping project, accepting

project, authorizing final payment in the amount of $42,176.20 and approving the 4-year Performance

Bond submitted by Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $925,730.40; final


1872-12-13, establishing a permanent easement on City-owned property located at 608 and

612 3rd Street NW in connection with the E Avenue NW – Phase 1 Ellis Boulevard to 3rd Street, Storm

Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvement project.

1873-12-13, preliminary resolution for the construction of sidewalk/shared use path

improvements for the Shared Use Path on Edgewood Road SW from Prairie Valley Court SW to 37th

Avenue SW project.

1874-12-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Generator Maintenance and Repair

Services with Cummins Central Power, LLC to reflect the additional cost to add one new generator at

The Eastern Iowa Airport to the Contract for an amount not to exceed $1,829.55 (original contract

amount was $77,910.94; total amount with this amendment is $101,416.27).

1875-12-13, Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Title Report Services with Iowa Title

Company to reflect services provided for nine City flood projects for an amount not to exceed $7,160


1876-12-13, Amendment No. 10 to Flood Related Property Acquisition Services for CDBG

Greenway Area Construction Study Area and the Neighborhood Revitalization Area project with

ProSource Technologies, Inc. to reflect an expanded scope of work for an amount not to exceed

$991,283 (original contract amount was $4,859,200; total contract amount with this amendment is

$15,454,579) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.

1877-12-13, amending Resolution No. 0579-04-12 to reflect the additional amount of Local

Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds needed to fund the Ground Transportation Center Facility for an

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amount not to exceed $391,238.62 (original amount was $1,100,000; total amount with this amendment

is $1,491,238.62) (FLOOD).


for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #12 – Mechanical, HVAC and Plumbing project


(FLOOD).

1879-12-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $12,018.90 with Hawkeye Electrical

Contractors of Cedar Rapids, Ltd. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #13 – Electrical &

Telecommunications project (original contract amount was $1,256,500; total contract amount with this


1880-12-13, Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $3,445.75 with Peterson Contractors, Inc.

for the 1st Avenue (IA 922/US BUS 151) Marion Boulevard & Collins Road, PCC (Portland Cement

Concrete) Pavement Widening with HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) Resurfacing project (original contract



Construction, Inc. for the 6th Street SW Sidewalk and Ditch Improvements project (original contract

amount was $228,611; total contract amount with this amendment is $225,820.77).

1882-12-13, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $4,365 with Rathje Construction Company

for the Bever Avenue SE Rehabilitation From Memorial Drive SE to 34th Street SE project (original


1883-12-13, Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $11,693.67 with BWC Excavating, LC for

the FY 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project (original contract amount

was $189,177.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $274,803). Abstain, Council member

Gulick.


Construction, Inc. for the 2nd Avenue SW from 3rd Street to 6th Street Pavement Reconstruction and

Water Main Improvements project (original contract amount was $1,432,536.53; total contract amount


1885-12-13, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $2,613.16 with Zinser Grading & Excavating,

LLC for the E Avenue NW-Phase II 13th Street to Ellis Boulevard Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk

and Street Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,037,467.35; total contract amount


1886-12-13, Change Order No. 4 (Final Revised) in the amount of $917.40 with Cramer &

Associates, Inc. for the E Avenue and F Avenue Bridges over Cedar River, Bridge Rehabilitation project

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Midwest for the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project (original contract

amount was $4,576,671; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,994,745.16).

1888-12-13, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $18,816 with Garling Construction, Inc. for

the Cedar Rapids Fire Station No. 3 project (original contract amount was $1,899,000; total contract

amount with this amendment is $1,927,766).





1890-12-13, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $16,804.72 with S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc.

for the Cedar River Sanitary Sewer Crossing Improvements project (original contract amount was


1891-12-13, Change Order No. 5 (Final) deducting the amount of $164,088.74 with S.J. Louis

Construction, Inc. for the Indian Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer – Segment 2 – Phase 1 Reconstruction


$3,299,163.89).




$3,914,032.49) (FLOOD).


Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 – General Contractor

project and authorizing release of partial final payment in the amount of $331,885.75 to Miron

Construction Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $6,466,900; total contract amount with this






member Swore.



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1896-12-13, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $9,685 with Acme Electric Company, Inc. for

the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New



1897-12-13, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $10,875 with Maxwell Construction, Inc. for

the 2nd Street SE From 9th Avenue to the Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (original


(FLOOD).

1898-12-13, Change Order No. 3 (Final) deducting the amount of $71,573 with Municipal Pipe

Tool Company, LLC for the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #3 – 2012 project

(original contract amount was $669,018; total contract amount with this amendment is $592,201)

(FLOOD).


for the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 2, Part 1 project (original


(FLOOD).

1900-12-13, contract for Cryogenic Oxygen System Maintenance & Repair Services with Ranch

Cryogenics, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $55,000.

1901-12-13, rescinding Resolution No. 0384-03-13 with M. Hanson & Company, Inc. for

furniture items not purchased for the West Side Ladd Branch Library.

1902-12-13, rescinding Resolution No. 0572-04-13 which authorized execution of Amendment

No. 3 to Contract for Landfill Services for Biosolids with Waste Management – Prairie Hill RDF, to

terminate the contract for landfill services for the repository of biosolids waste generated at the Water

Pollution Control Facility (FLOOD).

1903-12-13, Tenant Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 from Brian Hurley and Ginger

Hurley and Purchase Agreement in the amount of $426 and accepting an Easement for Sanitary Sewer

from Eldon W. Wohlleben and Carol A. Wohlleben from land located at 410 6th Avenue SW in

connection with the Sanitary Sewer SW Quadrant Flood Repairs project (FLOOD).

1904-12-13, release of partial final payment in the amount of $385,112.84 to Knutson

Construction Services, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp (and Skywalk)

project (original contract amount was $12,402,000; amended contract amount is $12,652,400).

1905-12-13, contract with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) as a member of

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the Indian Creek Watershed Management Authority to accept a grant to perform a social assessment of

the watershed.

1906-12-13, agreement with the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railway Company to

advance the amount of $61,184.53 for reconstruction at the CRANDIC railroad crossing at 76th Avenue

SW in connection with the 76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the

Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project.

1907-12-13, concluding the Jumpstart Housing Program, the Jumpstart Rental Rehabilitation

Program, and the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Rental Rehabilitation Program effective January 31,

2014.

1908-12-13, Special Warranty Deed for conveyance of City-owned property with New Leaf

Historic Properties for property at 213 13th Avenue SE (FLOOD).

1909-12-13, Special Warranty Deed for conveyance of City-owned property with Acme Electric

Co. for property at 1018 2nd Street SE (FLOOD).


Co. for property at 1024 2nd Street SE (FLOOD).


Co. for property at 208 11th Avenue SE (FLOOD).

1912-12-13, Management Agreement with Venuworks for the Ice Arena.

Report on bids for the 18th Street SW, South of Wilson Avenue SW, Culvert and Water Main

Replacement project (estimated cost is $165,000). (Doug Wilson)

Rathje Construction Company, Marion, lA $122,416.35 Maxwell Construction, Inc., Iowa City, lA $127,617.25 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, lA $133,270.75 Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, lA $143,004.20 Dave Schmitt Construction, Cedar Rapids, lA $144,467.00 Connolly Construction, Inc., Peosta, lA $152,991.50 Vieth Construction Corp., Cedar Falls, lA $155,533.75 BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, lA $158,639.29 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, lA $170,029.00

Report on bids for the 76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of

the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project (estimated cost is $4,120,000).

(Doug Wilson)

Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA *$3,545,021.84 Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA *$3,599,121.13 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $3,614,185.77 Horsfield Construction, Inc., Epworth, IA $3,647,776.96 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA $3,680,288.23 Allied Manatts Group LLC, Charles City, IA *$3,690,754.96 BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA *$3,718,027.56

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Streb Construction Co., Inc., Iowa City, IA $3,769,439.04 Metro Pavers, Inc., Iowa City, IA *$3,828,442.15 Dave Schmitt Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA *$3,863,651.30 Portzen Construction, Inc., Dubuque, IA *$4,483,675.50 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, IA *$4,655,585.83 *Multiplication/Addition errors found in bids 1913-12-13, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,545,021.84 plus incentive up

to $147,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 76th Avenue SW

Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC)

Railroad Crossing project.

Discussion regarding Item Number 29: Paula Mitchell.

1914-12-13, authorizing support for a Low Income Housing Tax Credit Application for the

development of the proposed Monroe Villas, a 43-unit housing project at 3200 Pioneer Avenue SE, as

requested by The Affordable Housing Network, Inc. Abstain, Council member Olson.

1915-12-13, authorizing support and conditional funding for a Low Income Housing Tax Credit

Application for the development of the proposed Kingston Village, a 64-unit mixed-income housing

project at the northwest corner of Diagonal Drive and 2nd Street SW, as requested by TW Sather

Company and Landover Development Corporation.


Application for the development of the proposed Commonwealth Senior Apartments, an 84-unit senior

housing facility at 1400 2nd Avenue SE as requested by TWG Development and Landover

Development Corporation.


Application for the development of the proposed 2nd Avenue Senior Apartments, a 30-unit senior

housing project at 2nd Avenue and 7th Street SW as requested by Neighborhood Development

Corporation and MetroPlains, LLC.


Application for the development of the proposed Cyprus Senior Residence, a 51-unit senior housing

facility at Jacolyn Drive and 12th Avenue SW, as requested by Miller Valentine Group.


Application for the development of the proposed Sonoma Square Senior Living, a 48-unit senior

housing facility at Ellis Boulevard and J Avenue NW, as requested by High Development.


Application for the development of the proposed Cedar Rapids ROSE Homes, a 30-unit rent-to-own

housing development at various sites in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area as requested by Hatch

Development.

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at 4700 Bowling Street -SW, was presented and read the third time.

Council member Swore moved the adoption of the Ordinance as read; seconded by Council

member Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. Nays, Council members Gulick, Karr and Olson.

Ordinance No. 070-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2663 Mt.

Vernon Road SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District and R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District

to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Sharp Investments, LLC and Mount

Vernon Bank and Trust Company, was presented and read the second time.







Mayor Corbett.


Pioneer Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit

Development Two Zone District as requested by the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. and the Cedar

Rapids Community School District, was presented and read the second time.


by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,




Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor

Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.

Ordinance No. 072-13, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 600 and

616 1st Street SE from PUB, Public Zone District to C-4, Central Business Zone District as requested

by The Fountains, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the second time.


by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,


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Mayor Corbett.


Center Point Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone

District as requested by Patrick O. Williams, Jr., was presented and read the second time.







Mayor Corbett.


Revitalization Areas, to establish the West Side Transport Urban Revitalization Area designation at

11160 High Life Court SW, was presented and read the second time.







Mayor Corbett.

Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance expanding the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-

Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID), was presented and read the first time.





City Manager communications were heard.

At 1:15 p.m., Council member Gulick moved to recess and reconvene in closed session to hold

the annual performance reviews of the City Attorney and City Clerk; seconded by Council member

Vernon. Council was polled. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,

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Council returned to open session. Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by

Council member Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,


City Council adjourned at 2:25 p.m. to meet Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.


Abstain, Council member Gulick Abstain, Council member Olson Abstain, Council member Swore Nay, Council member Gulick Nay, Council member Karr Nay, Council member Olson

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December 17, 2013, 4:00 p.m.




Jim Flitz.

The invocation was given by Council member Poe.



A presentation regarding the Entrepreneurial Development Center Annual Update was given by

Curt Nelson, President and CEO.

A presentation regarding the Neighborhood Transportation System Legislative Proposal was

given by Kay Fisk, NTS Development Director. Comments by Brad Hutchins and Senator Liz Mathis

were also heard.


noted.


property by sealed bid and described as a single family residential property located at 212 9th Street

NW. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1921-12-13, to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and

described as a single family residential property located at 212 9th Street NW.

A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of the disposition of structures on a City-

owned parcel at 4514 C Avenue NE. No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1922-12-13, to continue the disposition of structures on a City-owned parcel at 4514 C Avenue

NE.

A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning

Ordinance, to create a Kingston Village Overlay District with design standards and guidelines

applicable to new multi-family and commercial development applications and building permits within the

overlay district, and to clarify requirements for review of proposed signage and establish a timeline for

review by all Design Review Technical Advisory Committees. No comments or objections were heard

or filed.

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Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the

Zoning Ordinance, to create a Kingston Village Overlay District with design standards and guidelines

applicable to new multi-family and commercial development applications and building permits within the

overlay district, and to clarify requirements for review of proposed signage and establish a timeline for

review by all Design Review Technical Advisory Committees, was presented and read the first time.







Structures and Parcels project (estimated cost is $203,000). No comments or objections were heard or

filed.




estimated cost for the 76th Avenue SW and Kirkwood Boulevard SW Traffic Signalization project

(estimated cost is $247,000). One letter of support was filed. No objections were heard or filed.


Avenue SW and Kirkwood Boulevard SW Traffic Signalization project.


estimated cost for the H Street SW from Diagonal Drive SW to North of 7th Avenue SW Pavement

Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $120,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.

1925-12-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the H Street

SW from Diagonal Drive SW to North of 7th Avenue SW Pavement Rehabilitation project.


estimated cost for the Indian Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer Segment 2 – Phase 2 Reconstruction project


1926-12-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Indian

Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer Segment 2 – Phase 2 Reconstruction project.


estimated cost for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements – Phase 1 project


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1927-12-13, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the J Avenue

Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements – Phase 1 project.


Council member Swore moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member Karr.

Council member Poe asked that Item Number 24 (Resolution authorizing negotiation of a Development

Agreement with Sonoma Square Senior Living, LLLP for the redevelopment of nine City-owned

properties) be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council members

Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as

amended.

Council member Karr moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council member





for January 14, 2014 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the SW Quadrant, 2008

Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 2, Part 2 project and authorizing the City Engineer, or

designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on January 22, 2014 (estimated

cost is $2,400,000) (FLOOD).


for January 14, 2014 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Replacement of

Fire Hydrants and Blow Off Completes FY 14 project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee,

to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on January 22, 2014 (estimated cost is

$48,000).


minors against La Cantina Bar & Grill, 102 2nd Street SE.

Motion assessing $300 civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of cigarettes

to minors against:

a. Cenex Gas Station, 502 E Avenue NW; b. Road Ranger #147, 1430 1st Avenue NE; c. Union Station Sports Bar & Grill, 1724 16th Avenue SW.

Motion assessing a $1,500 civil penalty for second violation of State Code regarding the sale of

cigarettes to minors against Casey’s General Store #2771, 501 6th Street SW.

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a. ARA Gallery, 4850 Armar Drive SE (5-day permit for an event on December 19, 2013); b. Brewed Café @ TCR, 102 3rd Street SE (transfer to CR Public Library, 450 5th Avenue

SE for an event on December 31, 2013) (Abstain, Council member Gulick); c. CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill, 62 17th Avenue SW; d. Coral Isle Club #909, 1620 E Avenue NE (permanent transfer to 1620 E Avenue NE); e. Ernie’s Avenue Tavern, 69 16th Avenue SW; f. Jersey’s Pub & Grub Downtown, 200 1st Avenue NE; g. The Keg, 719 5th Street SE; h. Little Bohemia, 1317 3rd Street SE; i. Southside Liquor & Tobacco Outlet, 3200 16th Avenue SW; j. Union Station, 1724 16th Avenue SW; k. Westdale Bowling Center, 2020 Scotty Drive SW.



1930-12-13, appointing Mary Elizabeth Spreitzer (effective through June 30, 2016) to the Cedar

Rapids Historic Preservation Commission.

1931-12-13, appointing Kim King (effective through June 30, 2015) to the City Planning

Commission.

1932-12-13, appointing Charity Tyler (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Cedar Rapids

Board of Ethics.

1933-12-13, appointing Lisa Lindley (effective through June 30, 2014) and William Stamats

(effective through June 30, 2016) to the Visual Arts Commission.

1934-12-13, appointing Joshua Moore (at large) to the Enterprise Zone Commission.


properties.


properties.

1937-12-13, levy assessment for nuisance property abatement charge at one property.

1938-12-13, accepting Harrison Elementary School Sidewalks project, authorizing issuance of

final payment in the amount of $1,019.51 and approving the 4-year Performance Bond submitted by

Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. (original contract amount was $37,033; final contract amount is $33,983.71).

1939-12-13, accepting Cottage Grove Parkway SE Storm Sewer Extension (Hse. No. 4272 to

4264) project and approving the 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction

(original contract amount was $42,467; final contract amount is $30,800).

1940-12-13, accepting Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Short Term Biosolids

Reduction and Incineration System Repairs project, authorizing issuance of final retainage payment in

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the amount of $335,858.83 and approving the 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Tricon General

Construction (original contract amount was $8,884,000; final contract amount is $8,504,242.33).

1941-12-13, accepting WPCF Roughing Filter #1 Dome Replacement and Concrete Repairs

project, authorizing the final change order deducting the amount of $19,232.03, authorizing issuance of

final retainage payment in the amount of $86,638.40 and approving the 2-year Performance Bond

submitted by Tricon Construction Group (original contract amount was $1,752,000; final contract

amount is $1,732,767.97).

1942-12-13, accepting J Avenue Chlorine System Improvements project, authorizing issuance

of final payment in the amount of $22,912.41 and approving the 2-year Performance Bond submitted by

TLC Diversified, Inc. (original contract amount was $399,000; final contract amount is $458,248.19).

1943-12-13, Change Order No. 10 (Revised Final) deducting the amount of $152,099.13,

accepting project, authorizing final payment in the amount of $180,804.18 and approving the 4-year

Performance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Company for the E Avenue NW – Phase I Ellis

Boulevard to 3rd Street, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvements project (original

contract amount was $3,630,058; final contract amount is $3,616,083.54).

1944-12-13, Change Order No. 14 (Final) deducting the amount of $419,740.08, accepting

project, authorizing final payment in the amount of $147,446.96 and approving the 4-year Performance

Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Company for the 3rd Street SE Reconstruction and Streetscape

Improvements from 8th Avenue SE to 14th Avenue SE project (original contract amount was

$3,233,354.60; final contract amount with this amendment is $2,948,939.30).

1945-12-13, approving final plat for Tech Place Third Addition, located at Prairie Rose Drive SW

extension, east of Wheatland Drive SW.

1946-12-13, approving final plat for Hawks Point Fifth Addition, located east of West Post Road

SW opposite Ruhd Street SW.

1947-12-13, approving final plat for Westdale First Addition on the west side of Edgewood Road

SW, south of Wilson Avenue SW.

1948-12-13, supporting Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement with the Iowa Economic

Development Authority for Cedar Rapids Apartments Limited Partnership.


Development Authority for Sonoma Square Senior Living, LLLP.


Development Authority for TWG Development, LLC.


Development Authority for T.W. Sather Company, Inc.

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1952-12-13, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 1st Avenue and Collins

Road NE and 40th Street NE Improvements project.

1953-12-13, fixing value of lots and adopting preliminary plat and schedule, estimate of cost and

proposed preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of the Shared Use Path on

Edgewood Road SW from Prairie Valley Court SW to 37th Avenue SW project.

1954-12-13, amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the

Pleasant Prairie Area Neighborhood Plan Map from Office and Medium Density Residential to

Commercial for property at 4625 Tower Terrace Road NE as requested by Twisters Gymnastics and

HJD Investments, LLC.




1956-12-13, establishing a “2 hour parking, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except Saturday, Sunday and

Holidays” on the north side of 5th Avenue SE 400 block (west of the existing “No Parking Zone”) for

additional library parking.

1957-12-13, approving an advance of funds in the amount of $5,000,000 for repayment from the

Westdale Mall Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of certification

under Iowa Code 403.19.

1958-12-13, transferring Hotel Motel reserve funds to fund the fiscal year 2013 Ice Arena

operating loss in the amount of $78,975.77.

1959-12-13, authorizing sponsorship of a Business Financial Assistance application to the State

by General Mills for creation of new high quality jobs through expansion of production space at the

existing General Mills facility at 4800 Edgewood Road SW.

1960-12-13, approving funding of Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc. (EDC) in Fiscal

Year 2014 of $100,000. Abstain, Council member Gulick.

1961-12-13, authorizing a pay increase for the City Attorney effective January 1, 2014.

1962-12-13, authorizing a pay increase for the City Clerk effective January 1, 2014.

1963-12-13, Amendment No. 1 to the October 2009 Technology and Business Services

Agreement with Gatso USA, Inc. to extend the term of the initial agreement and change the fee

structure which Gatso collects for Automated Traffic Enforcement citations.

1964-12-13, Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for City Employee Health Screening and Risk

Assessment with Health Solutions, LLC to provide Wellness Services (original contract amount was

$250,000; renewal contact amount is $250,000).

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1965-12-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Janitorial Supplies with AmSan –

Interline Brands, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $180,000 (original contract amount was $150,000;


1966-12-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract for Nitric Acid 41-Degree Technical Grade

Liquid in Totes with Hydrite Chemical Company for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated


$55,000).

1967-12-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract for Liquid Magnesium Bisulfite 30% with

Hydrite Chemical Company for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of


1968-12-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Health Services for the Human

Resources Department with St. Luke’s Work Well Solutions, for an amount not to exceed $85,000

(original contract amount was $52,162.46, renewal contract amount is $85,000).

1969-12-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Multiple Pass Well Rehabilitation Treatment contract

with Frazier Well Services, LLC for the Utilities Department, Water Operations for an estimated annual

amount of $45,000 (original contract amount was $59,475; renewal contract amount is $45,000).

1970-12-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew the contract for Zinc Orthophosphate with Hawkins,

Inc. for the Utilities Department, Water Operations for an estimated annual amount of $171,900


1971-12-13, Amendment No. 5 to renew contract for Urea Ammonium Nitrate 32% with Hydrite

Chemical Company for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of $40,000


1972-12-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew contract for 3/8” Pebble Quicklime and Ground (Fine)

Quicklime with Mississippi Lime Company for the Utilities Department for an estimated annual amount

of $1,376,000 (original contract amount was $1,376,000; renewal contract amount is $1,376,000).

1973-12-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew Contract for Polymer Clarifloc C-321 with Polydyne,

Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of $475,000 (original


1974-12-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract for Magnesium Hydroxide 45% Solution with

Garrison Minerals, LLC for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of


1975-12-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew contract for Liquid Potassium Permanganate with

Hawkins, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of $30,000


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1976-12-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew contract for Liquid Oxygen with Airgas North Central,

Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of $200,000 (original


1977-12-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew contract for Liquid Chlorine with Alexander Chemical

Corporation for the Utilities Department for an estimated annual amount of $300,000 (original contract

amount was $240,000; renewal contract amount is $300,000).

1978-12-13, Amendment No. 2 to renew Contract for Liquid Carbon Dioxide with EPCO Carbon

Dioxide Products, Inc. for Utilities Department – Water Operations for an estimated annual amount of


1979-12-13, Amendment No. 4 to renew the contract for Anhydrous Ammonia with Tanner

Industries, Inc. for the Utilities Department – Water Operations for an estimated annual amount of


1980-12-13, Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract for Emulsion Polymer Clarifloc CE-939 with

Polydyne, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of $450,000


1981-12-13, Amendment No. 3 to the Contract for Banking Services with US Bank National

Association to reflect the additional cost to manage the City’s investment portfolio for an amount not to

exceed $65,000 (original contract amount was $56,728; total contract amount with this amendment is

$121,728).

1982-12-13, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Testing for the

Human Resources Department with Weland Clinical Laboratories for an amount not to exceed $30,000

(original contract amount was $33,000, renewal contract amount is $30,000).


Equipment (FF&E) Packages with Triplett Interior Solutions for additional furnishings for Information

Technology for an amount not to exceed $7,992.80 (original contract amount was $299,520.80; total

contract amount with this amendment is $371,997.01) (FLOOD).

1984-12-13, Amendment No. 13 to reflect anticipated additional services and extend the term

for Environmental Assessment Services for Flood Damaged Structures project with Tetra Tech, Inc. for

an amount not to exceed $29,900 (original contract amount was $1,260,000; total contract amount with

this amendment is $2,215,840) (FLOOD).

1985-12-13, Amendment No. 9 to the Contract for Citywide Energy Management System with

Halvorson Trane to deduct scope of work not performed at Public Works and Water Operations for a

total deduct of $27,654 (original contract amount was $475,745.00; total contract amount with this


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1986-12-13, amending Resolution No. 1671-12-12 to authorize an increase in Sodium

Hydroxide 50% Bulk Solution chemical purchases for $30,000 with Vertex Chemical Corporation for the

Water Pollution Control Facility (original estimated annual amount of $150,000 to $180,000).

1987-12-13, amending Resolution No. 0057-01-13 to authorize an increase in Magnesium

Hydroxide 45% Solution chemical purchases for $30,000 with Garrison Minerals for the Water Pollution

Control Facility (original estimated annual amount of $175,000 to $205,000).

1988-12-13, amending Resolution No. 1029-06-13 to reference Amendment No. 2 instead of

Amendment No. 1 with ME&V (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount

remains the same at $150,000).

1989-12-13, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $12,987.40 with L.L. Pelling Company, Inc.

for the 8th Street SE Rehabilitation from 1st Avenue E to 3rd Avenue SE project (original contract

amount was $377,390.75; total contract amount with this amendment is $445,138.39).

1990-12-13, Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $56,416.60 with Knutson Construction



$15,339,991.60) (FLOOD).

1991-12-13, agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Shared Use

Path on Edgewood Road SW from Prairie Valley Court SW to 37th Avenue SW project.


$1,000, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 16th Avenue and

Edgewood Road SW, Northeast Corner Sidewalk Extension project (estimated cost is $35,500).


$8,250, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the 18th Street SW, South of Wilson

Avenue SW, Culvert and Water Main Replacement project (estimated cost is $165,000).

1994-12-13, Joint Communications Agency purchase of upgrades and equipment for an amount

not to exceed $82,632.99 from Motorola, Inc. for public safety use in connection with the Linn County

800 MHz Radio System.

1995-12-13, Financial Exhibit to the City’s Administrative Services and Financial Agreement

with Delta Dental Plan of Iowa for an estimated annual amount of $54,571.

1996-12-13, renewal of Software Maintenance for OnBase with Integrated Data Products, Inc.

(IDP) (original contract amount was $35,986; renewal contract amount is $44,600).

1997-12-13, Professional Services Agreement with Fox Engineering Associates, Inc. for an

amount not to exceed $419,000 for the Water Pollution Control Facility Chlorine System Upgrade

Engineering Services.

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1998-12-13, Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to

exceed $106,500 for the Selected J Avenue Campus 2014 Renovations project.

1999-12-13, contract for Tuma Pavilion Roof Replacement project with T&K Roofing Company

for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division for an amount not to exceed $47,999.

2000-12-13, contract for Sodium Hypochlorite 12% with K.A. Steel Chemicals, Inc. for the Water

Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $250,000.

2001-12-13, contract for Sodium Hydroxide 50% Bulk with K.A. Steel Chemicals, Inc. for the


2002-12-13, contract for Anaerobic Micronutrient Solution with Hydro Solutions, Inc. for the

Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $85,000.

2003-12-13, contract for pool chemicals with Pool Tech Midwest, Inc. for the Parks and

Recreation Department for an amount not to exceed $70,000.

2004-12-13, contract for Hydrogen Peroxide with U.S. Peroxide, LLC for the Water Pollution

Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $40,000.

2005-12-13, contract for Material Testing Services with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the Public

Works Department – Engineering Division for an annual amount not to exceed $35,000.

2006-12-13, contract for Material Testing Services with TEAM Services, Inc. for the Public

Works Department – Engineering Division for an annual amount not to exceed $35,000.

2007-12-13, contract for Boiler & Cooling Water Chemicals with Nalco Company for the Water

Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.

2008-12-13, contract for City Hall Basement Repairs – Floor Cracks, Sump Pits & Pumps

project with Hanna Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for Facilities Maintenance Services for an amount not to

exceed $26,665 (FLOOD).

2009-12-13, authorizing use of remaining $500,000 in Community Disaster Grant funds

allocated for Business Recovery to establish a Cedar Rapids Business Assistance Revolving Loan

Fund.

2010-12-13, Quit Claim Deed with Coe College for City-owned property at 1424 B Avenue NE

(former Fire Station No. 3) (FLOOD).

2011-12-13, Special Warranty Deed with KHB Redevelopment Group, LLC d/b/a Gatto, LLC for

City-owned property at 100 and 102 3rd Avenue SW located in the 3rd Avenue SW Commercial

Historic District (FLOOD).

2012-12-13, Development Agreement with William Olinger for redevelopment of the A.T. Averill

House property at 1110 and 1120 2nd Street SE.

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2013-12-13, adopting the boundaries of the Bohemian Viable Business District Expansion

(FLOOD).

2014-12-13, Economic Development Grant to PBI-GRR, LLC in the amount of $72,845 for

housing redevelopment at 905 3rd Street SE.

2015-12-13, Second Amendment to $650,000 Promissory Note and $101,044 Promissory Note

with SA Investment LLC and Sherman Associates, Inc. respectively for renovation of the Roosevelt

Building.

2016-12-13, Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for the rental of one Lanier digital copier for

the Parks/Recreation/Golf departments.

2017-12-13, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Sonoma Square Senior

Living, LLLP for the redevelopment of nine City-owned properties at 606 J Avenue NW, 610 J Avenue

NW, 1106 6th Street NW, 1108 6th Street NW, 1110 6th Street NW, 1116 6th Street NW, 1111 Ellis

Boulevard NW, 1113 Ellis Boulevard NW and 1101 Ellis Boulevard NW (FLOOD).

Report on bids for the Q Avenue NW at Ellis Boulevard NW Flood Protection Improvements

project (estimated cost is $96,000). (Dave Wallace)

Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $81,384.40 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $82,010.70 Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $82,799.00 Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA $88,555.50 Vieth Construction Corp., Cedar Falls, IA $90,815.00 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $105,333.90

Connolly Construction, Inc., Peosta, IA $166,346.29


$5,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the Q Avenue NW at Ellis Boulevard

NW Flood Protection Improvements project.

Discussion regarding Item Number 37: Jennifer Pratt.

2019-12-13, First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Westdale CR Ventures #1,

LLC and Frew Development Group, LLC for redevelopment of the former Westdale Mall site generally

located at 2500 Edgewood Road SW. Nays, Council members Karr, Olson and Shey.

Discussion regarding Item Number 38: Jennifer Pratt.

2020-12-13, First Amendment to the Development Agreement, a Parking Facility Use

Agreement, an Agreement for Payment of a Portion of Adjusted Gross Receipts and a Maintenance

and Security Services Agreement with Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC for the proposed

development of a new casino.

Ordinance No. 075-13, being an Ordinance granting an Electric Energy Franchise to Linn

County Rural Electric Cooperative Association, was presented and read the second time.

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Mayor Corbett.

Ordinance No. 076-13, being an Ordinance granting expansion of the Downtown Cedar Rapids

Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID), was presented and read the second time.







Mayor Corbett.


Tower Terrace Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to C-MU, Commercial Mixed Use Zone

District as requested by Twisters Gymnastics and HJD Investments, LLC, was presented and read the

first time.






Council communications were heard.

Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Shey. Ayes, Council


City Council adjourned at 5:48 p.m. to meet Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 12:00 noon.


Abstain, Council member Gulick Nay, Council member Karr Nay, Council member Olson Nay, Council member Shey

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