MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA

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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
January 10, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
City Council met in Regular Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers,
101 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick,
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff
Pomeranz and City Attorney James Flitz.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Pat Rieck.
Pledge of Allegiance
“Good News” announcements were given by Mayor Corbett.
A presentation regarding Cedar Rapids’ Commitment to Sustainability was given by Jeff
Pomeranz.
A presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Report for the Cedar Rapids
Public Library was given by Bob Pasicznyuk.
Resolutions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor Corbett voting “Aye”
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider the annexation of property west of East Post Road
at the intersection of East Post Road and Kenilworth Court (305 East Post Road SE), as
requested by the City of Cedar Rapids. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0001-01-12, annexing property west of East Post Road at the intersection of East Post
Road and Kenilworth Court (305 East Post Road SE), as requested by City of Cedar Rapids.
A public hearing was held to consider the annexation of property south of 42nd Street
NE on the east side of Emerson Avenue NE (3940 Emerson Avenue NE), as requested by
Sheryl I. Jahnel and Richard J. Mitchell. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0002-01-12, annexing property south of 42nd Street NE on the east side of Emerson
Avenue NE (3940 Emerson Avenue NE), as requested by Sheryl I. Jahnel and Richard J.
Mitchell.
A public hearing was held to consider the annexation of property north of Rogers Road
NW and west of Edgewood Drive NW as requested by Wilmar Development Company. One
objection was heard. Two comments were heard. No written comments or objections were
filed.
0003-01-12, annexing property north of Rogers Road NW and west of Edgewood Drive
NW as requested by Wilmar Development Company.
A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a 354 square-foot utility easement
and the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to a 388 square-foot parcel
of City-owned right-of-way located at 3303 Remington Street SW as requested by Robert L. and
Christina M. Slagle. 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 388 square-foot parcel of existing City-owned right-of-way
located at 3303 Remington Street SW as requested by Robert L. and Christina M. Slagle, 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.
Ayes, Council
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
A public hearing was held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and
grounds in and to the property described as a 4,821 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in
the formerly-existing alley between 16th Avenue SW and 18th Avenue SW and west of 9th
Street SW as requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School District. No comments or
objections were heard or filed.
to the property described as a 4,821 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the formerlyexisting alley between 16th Avenue SW and 18th Avenue SW and west of 9th Street SW as
requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School District, was presented and read the first
time.
Ayes, Council
A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the
Zoning Ordinance, to create a Czech Bohemia Overlay District with design standards and
guidelines applicable to new multifamily and commercial development applications and building
permits within the Overlay District. Three comments were heard.
No written comments or
objections were filed.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal
Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to create a Czech Bohemia Overlay District with design standards
and guidelines applicable to new multifamily and commercial development applications and
building permits within the Overlay District, was presented and read the first time.
Council member Swore 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. Ayes, Council members Gulick,
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Indian Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer – Segment 2 – Phase 1
Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $4,900,000). One comment was heard and a letter
was filed. No objections were heard or filed.
0004-01-12, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Indian Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer – Segment 2 – Phase 1 Reconstruction project.
contract and estimated cost for the Indian Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer – Segment 1 and Main
Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Manhole 21 Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $278,000). No
comments or objections were heard or filed.
Indian Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer – Segment 1 and Main Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Manhole
21 Rehabilitation project. Council member Vernon was absent for this vote.
A public hearing was held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Environmental Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Structures
(estimated cost is $247,010). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0006-01-12, adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Environmental Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Structures (FLOOD). Council member
Vernon was absent for this vote.
estimated cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structure - Iowa Air Filter
Building (123 14th Avenue SE) (estimated cost is $165,885). No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structure - Iowa Air Filter Building (123 14th Avenue
SE) (FLOOD). Council member Vernon was absent for this vote.
contract and estimated cost for the FEMA Detention Basins Repairs project (estimated cost is
$170,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
FEMA Detention Basins Repairs project (FLOOD).
A hearing was held in regards to a $500 civil penalty for violation of State Code
regarding the sale of alcohol to minors against Chappy’s Safari Lounge, 229 16th Avenue SE.
Comments were heard by owner Brian Chapman.
Public comments were heard.
Council member Vernon moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member
Swore. City Manager Pomeranz requested Item Number 14c (setting a public hearing date for
January 24, 2012 to consider a change of zone for property west of C Avenue NE, south of East
Main Street, north of Sheffield Drive NE from RMF-1 and R-2 to C-2 as requested by Butschi
Real Estate Company) be amended to reflect the correct rezoning request by including C-1;
Item Number 27 (Resolution referring to the Linn County Compensation Commission for the
partial acquisition of a Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement and a Temporary Easement for
construction from vacant land located west of Banar Drive SW between 33rd Avenue SW and
Highway 30, owned by Nancy K. Africa, et al. in connection with the Highway 30 to 33rd Avenue
SW (West of Banar Drive) Sanitary Sewer Extension project) be changed to correctly state the
name as Betty J. Bellon (not Bellow); and Item Number 33h (Agreement for Private
Redevelopment with Raining Rose, Inc. for construction of a new manufacturing facility at 100
30th Street Drive SE) be removed from the agenda. Council member Vernon requested that
Item Number 14e (setting a public hearing date for January 24, 2012 to consider a change of
zone for property at 2635, 2637, 2645 and 2663 Mt. Vernon Road SE and 916 Norwood Drive
SE from O-S and R-3 to C-2 as requested by Kum & Go, L.C., et al.) and Item Number 33n
(Utilities Department purchase of outdoor lighting fixtures from Fletcher Reinhardt Company in
the amount of $181,205.22) 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 Karr. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon
and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.
Motion to approve minutes.
Motions setting public hearing dates for:
a. January 24, 2012 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and
grounds in and to the property described as a 12,772 square-foot parcel of right-ofway located in formerly-existing 7th Street NE between Dewey Avenue NE and D
Avenue NE as requested by Cargill, Incorporated; CIP/DID #41-12-009
b. January 24, 2012 – to consider the disposition of public ways and grounds in and
to the property described as a 9,568 square-foot parcel of vacated right-of-way
located in formerly-existing 7th Street NE between C Avenue NE and Dewey
Avenue NE as requested by Cargill, Incorporated; CIP/DID #41-12-015
c. January 24, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property west of C Avenue
NE, south of East Main Street, north of Sheffield Drive NE from RMF-1, Multiple
Family Residence Zone District and R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to
C-2, Community Commercial Zone District and C-1, Neighborhood Commercial
Zone District as requested by Butschi Real Estate Company; CIP/DID #91-11-61
d. January 24, 2012 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s
Comprehensive Plan from Office and Low Density Residential to Commercial for
properties at 2635, 2637 and 2645 Mt. Vernon Road SE, 916 Norwood Drive SE
and the southerly portion of the property located at 2663 Mt. Vernon Road SE as
requested by Kum & Go, L.C., Basil and Lynn Hadjis, DLB Properties, LLC, Todd
M. and Jennifer L. Gordon, and Matthew J. Shea; CIP/DID #96-11-17
e. January 24, 2012 – 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 program year FY12 funding; CIP/DID #246513
f. February 14, 2012 – to consider amending Ordinance Nos. 079-00 and 013-11 to
correct the legal descriptions of three sub-areas, Riverside/Oakhill, Mid-town and
Coe/Mt. Vernon, within the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area; CIP/DID
#283396
g. February 14, 2012 – to consider amending Ordinance No. 043-11 to correct the
legal description of property to be included in the Raining Rose Urban Renewal
Area; CIP/DID #451419
h. January 24, 2012 – to consider rezoning 57 City owned lots for the Single Family
New Construction Program Round 3 (SFNC3) 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 C-2,
Community Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood
Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD);
CIP/DID #540257
Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public
hearing date for January 24, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
3rd Avenue SE from 5th Street SE to 10th Street SE Improvements project and authorizing the
City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on
February 1, 2012 (estimated cost is $730,000).
NE Quad Water Main Replacement project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to
receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on February 1, 2012 (estimated
cost is $503,000).
Cedar Rapids Diesel Generator Emissions Standards Compliance project and authorizing the
Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on
February 15, 2012 (estimated cost is $493,000).
Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Al & Irene’s BBQ House, 2020 North Towne Lane NE;
Downtown Wrigley, 315 2nd Avenue SE (new-formerly Teeghan’s Ice Bar);
El Kahir Embassy Club, 1400 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar, 3969 Center Point Road NE.
Motion assessing $300 civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of
cigarettes to minors against the following permit holders:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Casey’s General Store #263, 641 Edgewood Road NW;
Casey’s General Store #2776, 701 Ellis Blvd. NW;
Don Miguel Tienda Mexicana & Carniceria, 2127 Wiley Blvd. SW;
5 Star Wireless & More, 1551 1st Avenue SE;
Kum & Go #508, 30 Four Oaks Drive SW;
Market Express, 5340 16th Avenue SW.
0009-01-12, approving payment of bills.
0010-01-12, approving payroll.
0011-01-12, approving transfer of funds.
0012-01-12, appointing Monica Vernon as Mayor Pro-Tempore.
0013-01-12, appointing Anne Pham and Robin Tucker to the Civil Rights Commission
(effective through June 30, 2013).
0014-01-12, vote of thanks to Nancy Lee Ziese for serving as a member of the Civil Rights
Commission.
0015-01-12, appointing the following individuals to the Cedar Rapids Medical SelfSupported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) Commission:
John Albert
Timothy Charles
Richard Cooley
Michelle Jensen
Mary Meisterling
Melanie O’Donnell
Julie Sterling
Michael Sundall
Julianne Thomas
Ted Townsend
(effective through June 30, 2013)
Philip Wasta
Marcia Watson
0016-01-12, approving the special event application for the 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day
Parade (SAPADAPASO) on March 17, 2012.
0017-01-12, adopting the five Guiding Principles of Sustainability for the City of Cedar
Rapids, including community, growth, environmental stewardship, affordability and innovation.
0018-01-12, intent to assess for Solid Waste & Recycling clean up costs at 5 properties.
0019-01-12, levying assessments for Utilities – Water Division delinquent municipal
utility bills at 13 properties.
0020-01-12, accepting the 2011 Phase 1 Medical District Street Improvements project,
approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of
$11,251.14 to City Wide Construction Corporation (original contract amount was $188,782.25;
final contract amount is $225,022.88).
0021-01-12, accepting the 2011 Crack Sealing on Hot Mix Asphalt Streets project,
$7,676.31 to Gee Asphalt Systems, Inc. (original contract amount was $100,180; final contract
amount is $153,526.20).
0022-01-12, accepting the 18th Avenue SW from West Post Road to ¼ Mile East,
Portland Cement Concrete Street, Sidewalk, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Water Main
project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount
of $26,670.73 to Rathje Construction Company (original contract amount was $535,268.95; final
contract amount is $533,414.51).
0023-01-12, accepting the Water Plant Access and Video Surveillance project,
approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final retainage payment in the amount
of $51,192.64 to Gerard Electric Inc. (original contract amount was $911,982.; final contract
amount is $1,023,852.56).
0024-01-12, accepting the Convention Complex Hazardous Materials Abatement
of $42,567.15 to D.W. Zinser Company, Inc.
0025-01-12, accepting the Environmental Remediation Services – Quality Chef project,
$762.50 to Affordable Hazards Removal, Inc. (original contract amount was $15,250; final
contract amount is $15,250) (FLOOD).
0026-01-12, accepting the Demolition for Flood Damaged Structure - Iowa Title Building
of $154,514.76 to D.W. Zinser Company (original contract amount was $62,923.50; final
contract amount is $154,514.76) (FLOOD).
0027-01-12, authorizing execution of Amendment No. 2 to reflect increased demolition
debris in the amount of $110,368.22 for the Demolition for Flood Damaged Structures project,
accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the
amount of $11,623.79 to Kelly Demolition, LLC (original contract amount was $122,107.50; final
contract amount with this amendment is $232,475.72) (FLOOD).
0028-01-12, establishing a “No Parking Anytime” zone on both the north and south sides
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of 33 Avenue SW in the 2700 through 3200 blocks.
0029-01-12, referring to the Linn County Compensation Commission (in accordance with
eminent domain proceedings) for the partial acquisition of a Permanent Sanitary Sewer
Easement and a Temporary Easement for construction from vacant land located west of Banar
Drive SW between 33rd Avenue SW and Highway 30, owned by Nancy K. Africa and H. Frank
Bellon Jr. Co-Trustees of the Howard F. Bellon, Sr. Revocable Trust u/d/o October 1, 2001, an
undivided ½ interest; and Betty J. Bellon, as Trustee of the Betty J. Bellon Revocable Trust
u/d/o October 1, 2001, an undivided ½ interest, in connection with the Highway 30 to 33rd
Avenue SW (West of Banar Drive) Sanitary Sewer Extension project.
eminent domain proceedings) for the property acquisition from land located at 1200 Edgewood
Road NW, owned by Westgate Communities, LLC, in connection with the Fire Station #3 and
Detention Basin project.
eminent domain proceedings) the partial acquisition of right-of-way and a Temporary Grading
Easement for construction from 205 10th Street SE, owned by Michael Costas and Helen
Mantice, in connection with the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Improvements
project.
0032-01-12, Offer(s) to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance and the Addendum(s) to Offer
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for 5 properties in connection with the HUD Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) (FLOOD).
0033-01-12, Special Warranty Deeds conveying City-owned property through the
Residential Property Disposition program with Affordable Housing Network for property located
at 516 8th Street NW (FLOOD).
at 1312 L Street SW (FLOOD).
at 926 G Avenue NW (FLOOD).
at 816 D Avenue NW (FLOOD).
at 808 G Avenue NW (FLOOD).
at 102 Bowling Street SW (FLOOD).
at 1410 M Street SW (FLOOD).
at 418 B Avenue NW (FLOOD).
0044-01-12, approval of one full-time temporary position to the Fiscal Year 2012 budget
of the Housing Services Division to assist with program service delivery for the Single Family
New Construction Program, for an estimated amount of $56,085 (FLOOD).
0045-01-12, Amendment No. 7 to renew Agreement for citywide Courier and Security
Guard Services with Per Mar Security Services for an estimated annual amount of $98,119.40
(original contract amount was $92,284; renewal contract amount is $98,119.40).
0046-01-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Auto Parts Program with
Carquest Auto Parts for the Fleet Services Division for an estimated annual amount of $300,000
(original contract amount was $250,000; renewal contract amount is $300,000).
0047-01-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Janitorial Supplies with AmSan
– Interline Brands Inc. for an estimated annual amount of $160,000 (original contract amount
was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $ 160,000).
0048-01-12, amending Resolution No. 1518-11-11 to correct the not to exceed amount
of the agreement with ME&V for Graphic Design and Layout Services (original amount was
$150,000; corrected amount is $87,500).
0049-01-12, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $68,603.82 with Rathje Construction
Company for the Fiscal Year 2011 City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Point Repairs and Reconstruction – Package #1 project (original contract amount was
$1,297,883.60; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,334,068.62).
0050-01-12, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $58,283.32 with Pirc-Tobin
Construction, Inc. for the Kirkwood Boulevard SW from Kirkwood Court SW to Highway 30/151
and Miller Avenue SW Re-Alignment, Phase II project (original contract amount is
0051-01-12, Agreement in the amount of $6,800 for removal and relocation of an
advertising sign from land located at 4701 1st Avenue SE owned by Michael D. Quagliano in
connection with the 1st Avenue (IA 922/US BUS 151) Marion Boulevard and Collins Road NE
Improvements project.
0052-01-12, Fire Department purchase of radio equipment from RACOM Corporation for
an amount not to exceed $100,000 through June 30, 2013.
0053-01-12, Letter of Agreement with Avenson, Oakley & Cope Consulting to provide
legislative services for an amount of $8,750 per quarter for a total amount not to exceed
$35,000.
0054-01-12, purchase of merchandise for resale at the four golf course clubhouses from
Titleist in the amount of $39,654.20 which includes estimated freight charges (sole source).
0055-01-12, Release of Acquisition Agreements from Swiss Valley Farms Cooperative
for the vacated right-of-way of that portion of Summer Street NW between E Avenue NW and F
Avenue NW in connection with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Voluntary
Property Acquisition program.
0056-01-12, Utilities Department purchase of indoor lighting fixtures from Van Meter in
the amount of $34,847.20.
0057-01-12, Public Works Department purchase of lighting fixtures for the 3rd Avenue
Parkade from Crescent Electric in the amount of $67,539.
0058-01-12, Water Pollution Control purchase of 25 sanitary sewer flow meters from
ADS LLC in the amount of $102,500 and trading in 25 meters for the amount of $25,000.
0059-01-12, Public Works Department purchase of additional material testing services
from TEAM Services for the contract period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 for an
amount not to exceed of $35,000.
0060-01-12, Total Acquisition Purchase Agreement in the amount of $336,000 with
Community Theatre Building Corporation from real property currently used as a parking lot
located at 1st Avenue East and adjacent to 106 3rd Street SE in connection with the Cedar
Rapids Convention Center Parking Structure project.
0061-01-12, Amendment to Purchase Order in the amount of $17,184 with Ken-Way
Excavating, Inc. for the 800 1st Avenue NW (EMERGENCY REPAIR) project (original purchase
order amount was $45,601; total purchase order amount with this amendment is $62,785)
(FLOOD).
0062-01-12, Amending Resolution No. 1316-09-11 by correcting the amended contract
amount of Amendment No. 2 from $273,775.50 to $254,145 and authorizing execution of the
revised Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Solum Lang Architects,
LLC, for architectural and engineering services in connection with the Five Season Bus Garage
Replacement project (original contract amount was $196,305; total contract amount with this
amendment is $254,145) (FLOOD).
Construction, Inc. for the Sidewalk, Street and Storm Sewer Intake Repair – FEMA Project #1
project (original contract amount was $1,096,327.75; total contract amount with this amendment
is $1,156,900.79) (FLOOD).
0064-01-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $26,204 with Vieth Construction
Corporation for the Cedar River Sanitary Sewer Crossing Stabilization project (original contract
amount was $170,410; total contract amount with this amendment is $196,614) (FLOOD).
0065-01-12, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $5,626 with Miron Construction
Company, Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 1
project (original contract amount was $5,434,000; total contract amount with this amendment is
$5,503,436) (FLOOD).
0066-01-12, Professional Services Agreement with Solum Lang Architects, LLC for an
amount not to exceed $727,356 for professional architectural and engineering services in
connection with the Ground Transportation Center Bus Terminal Repair project (FLOOD).
0067-01-12, Agreement for Implementation of Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Funded Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Activities with Cedar Valley Habitat for
Humanity ReStore regarding the demolition of historic properties in Cedar Rapids (FLOOD).
0068-01-12, Agreement for Implementation of Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Funded Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Activities with The Carl and Mary Koehler
History Center regarding the demolition of historic properties in Cedar Rapids (FLOOD).
0069-01-12, awarding and approving the contract in the amount of $4,687,000, bond
and insurance of Rinderknecht Associates, Inc. for Veterans Memorial Phase II Project
(estimated cost is $6,400,000) (FLOOD).
0070-01-12, Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $37,930 for construction materials testing and inspection services for the
Veterans Memorial Building Phase I project (FLOOD).
amount not to exceed $31,182 for construction materials testing and inspection services for the
Veterans Memorial Building Phase II project (FLOOD).
Motion setting a public hearing date for January 24, 2012 to consider a change of zone
for property at 2635, 2637, 2645, and 2663 Mt. Vernon Road SE and 916 Norwood Drive 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 Kum & Go, L.C., Basil and Lynn Hadjis,
DLB Properties, LLC, Todd M. and Jennifer L. Gordon, and Matthew J. Shea.
0072-01-12, Utilities Department purchase of outdoor lighting fixtures from Fletcher
Reinhardt Company in the amount of $181,205.22.
Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Nuisance
Structures for the remediation and demolition of 17 dilapidated properties deemed to be a public
nuisance. (Jim Thatcher and Coe Molumby)
D.W. Zinser
Kelly Demolition
Enviroworks
Active Thermal Concepts
Walford, IA
Mt. Vernon, IA
Omaha, NE
Hiawatha, IA
$129,997.00
$150,050.00
$155,062.10
$266,072.00
0073-01-12, awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed $129,997,
bond and insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Environmental Remediation and
Demolition Services for Nuisance Structures.
Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation Services for Flood Damaged
Commercial Structures (estimated cost is $200,516) (FLOOD). (John Riggs)
Hiawatha, IA
$202,394.60
Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structure-Time Check for
demolition of one flood damaged building. (Doug Carper)
D.W. Zinser
Rathje Construction
Enviroworks
Kelly Demolition
Ricklefs Excavating
Walford, IA
Marion, IA
Omaha, NE
Mt. Vernon, IA
Hiawatha, IA
Anamosa, IA
$32,850.00
$48,900.00
$53,569.00
$88,750.37
$92,242.00
$128,900.00
bond and insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged
Structure-Time Check (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Hawkeye Downs Road SW Culvert Replacement – Flood project.
(Dave Wallace)
Ricklefs Excavating, Anamosa, IA (withdrawn)
Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA
Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, IA
Dave Schmitt Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA
Tricon General Construction, Dubuque, IA
Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA
Langman Construction, Inc., Rock Island, IL
*$280,078.00
$357,566.60
$358,379.05
$380,598.30
$391,336.50
$398,238.00
$407,951.10
$429,867.50
0075-01-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $357,566.60 plus
incentive up to $10,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Hawkeye
Downs Road SW Culvert Replacement – Flood project (estimated cost is $410,000) (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Veterans Memorial Controls Package project (estimated cost is
$300,000) (FLOOD). (Mike Jager)
CI3, Hiawatha, IA
Halvorson Trane, Clive, IA
$258,900.00
$219,250.00
Discussion regarding Item Number 39: Julie Sina
Council member Karr moved to adopt Option 3 regarding the site selection of the NW
Recreation Center directing staff to establish a new citizen’s committee to reopen the site
selection process and analyze new potential sites for relocation of the Recreation Center;
seconded by Council member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,
Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.
Discussion regarding Item Number 40: Julie Sina
0076-01-12, authorizing the receipt of $100,000 from the John and Dyan Smith DonorAdvised Fund and execution of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Grant
Agreement for the Cedar Rapids Riverfront Amphitheater and Festival Park.
Discussion regarding Item Number 41: Caleb Mason
0000-00-00, terminating the Agreement for Private Redevelopment with Green
Development 12th Avenue, LLC for the redevelopment of City-owned commercial property in the
Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area (Riverside/Oak Hill Jackson) located at 629 12th
Avenue SE (FLOOD). DIED FOR LACK OF A MOTION. RESOLUTION FAILED.
Ordinance No. 001-12, being an Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to
the property described as a 1,806 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley between
1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue SE and between 3rd Street and 4th Street SE, as requested by the
City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking
Structure, 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, 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,
Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
0077-01-12, establishing a Utility Easement over Plat of Survey No. 1726 Parcel A as
requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention
Complex Parking Structure project.
Ordinance No. 002-12, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at
1056 and 1060 Center Point Road NE from C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone
District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by Kent
Opperman, was presented and read the second time.
Council member Swore moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,
Ordinance No. 003-12, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 69 of the Municipal Code,
Civil Rights Commission, adding coverage for gender identity under all areas (employment,
housing, education, public accommodations, credit), adding familial and marital status to
employment, education and public accommodations, and making changes to the design and
construction requirements affecting places of public accommodations, was presented and read
the second time.
City Council communications were heard.
Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes,
Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
City Council adjourned at 8:35 p.m. to meet Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Amy Stevenson, City Clerk
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, January 19, 2012; 4:30 p.m.
City Council met in Special Session at the Kirkwood KTOS Center, 3375 Armar
Drive, Room 126, Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a City Council Strategic Planning Session.
Present, Mayor Corbett (left the meeting from 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.), Council members
Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon.
Also present were City
Manager Jeff Pomeranz, City Attorney James Flitz, Assistant to the City Manager Sandi
Fowler, Legislative Liaison Angie Charipar and facilitators Chris Scaffidi and Rosie DolanBaker of the Pacific Institute.
Discussion was held in regard to Council goal setting.
Council member Swore moved to amend the City’s Vision Statement to read
“Cedar Rapids, a vibrant urban hometown – a beacon for people and businesses invested
in building a greater community now and for the next generation;” seconded by Council
member Poe. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Swore and Mayor
Pro Tempore Vernon. Nay, Council member Shields. Absent (during vote), Mayor Corbett.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
January 24, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
101 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett (left the meeting at 7:40 p.m. at
which time Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon chaired the meeting), Council members Karr, Poe,
Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz (left the
meeting at 6:00 p.m. at which time Casey Drew stepped in as Acting City Manager) and City
Attorney James Flitz. Absent, Council members Gulick and Olson.
The invocation was given by Council member Chuck Swore.
Mayor Corbett and Council member Vernon presented a proclamation to Katie Johnson,
Erin Gray, Amy McKelvy and James Klein declaring January 30 – February 3, 2012 as Junior
Achievement Week.
A presentation regarding the Entrepreneurial Development Center was given by Curt
Nelson, Entrepreneurial Development Center.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s
Comprehensive Plan from Office and Low Density Residential to Commercial for properties at
2635, 2637 and 2645 Mt. Vernon Road SE, 916 Norwood Drive SE and the southerly portion of
the property located at 2663 Mt. Vernon Road SE requested by Kum & Go, L.C., Basil and Lynn
Hadjis, DLB Properties, LLC, Todd M. and Jennifer L. Gordon and Matthew J. Shea.
Comments and objections were heard. Written comments and objections were filed.
Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from
Office and Low Density Residential to Commercial for properties at 2635, 2637 and 2645 Mt.
Vernon Road SE, 916 Norwood Drive SE and the southerly portion of the property located at
2663 Mt. Vernon Road SE requested by Kum & Go, L.C., Basil and Lynn Hadjis, DLB
Properties, LLC, Todd M. and Jennifer L. Gordon and Matthew J. Shea. DIED FOR LACK OF A
MOTION- RESOLUTION FAILED.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 2635, 2637, 2645
and 2663 Mt. Vernon Road SE and 916 Norwood Drive 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 Kum & Go, L.C., Basil and Lynn Hadjis, DLB Properties, LLC, Todd M.
and Jennifer L. Gordon and Matthew J. Shea. Comments and objections were heard during the
previous public hearing for the future land use map amendment for this property. Written
comments and objections were filed.
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2635, 2637, 2645 and 2663 Mt.
Vernon Road SE and 916 Norwood Drive 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 Kum & Go, L.C., Basil and Lynn Hadjis, DLB Properties, LLC, Todd M. and
Jennifer L. Gordon and Matthew J. Shea. DIED FOR LACK OF A MOTION – ORDINANCE
FAILED.
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of real property in the Consolidated
Central Urban Renewal Area (Riverside/Oak Hill Sub-area) and invitation for redevelopment
proposals for property located at 1115 C Street SW (a/k/a Riverside Park) (FLOOD). Comments
and objections were heard. Written comments and objections were filed.
grounds in and to the property described as a 12,772 square-foot parcel of right-of-way and
described as formerly-existing 7th Street NE between Dewey Avenue NE and D Avenue NE as
requested by Cargill, Incorporated. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
to the property described as a 12,772 square-foot parcel of right-of-way and described as
formerly existing 7th Street NE between Dewey Avenue NE and D Avenue NE as requested by
Cargill, Incorporated, was presented and read the first time.
Ayes, Council
members Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of public ways and grounds in and
to the property described as a 9,568 square-foot parcel of vacated right-of-way located in
formerly-existing 7th Street NE between C Avenue NE and Dewey Avenue NE as requested by
Cargill, Incorporated. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0078-01-12, authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 9,568 square-foot
parcel of vacated right-of-way located in formerly existing 7th Street NE between C Avenue NE
and Dewey Avenue NE and authorizing the execution of a Quit Claim Deed effectuating the
conveyance as requested by Cargill, Incorporated.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property west of C Avenue
NE, south of East Main Street, north of Sheffield Drive NE from RMF-1, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District and R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community
Commercial Zone District and C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Zone District as requested by
Butschi Real Estate Company. Comments and objections were heard. Written comments and
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone of 57 City owned lots for the
Single Family New Construction Program Round 3 (SFNC3) 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 C-2, Community
Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as
requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
Ordinance No. 004-12, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone of 57 City owned
lots for the Single Family New Construction Program Round 3 (SFNC3) 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 C-2, Community
Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as
requested by the City of Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the first time.
Council member Shey moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading;
seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Poe, Shey,
Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Council member Shey 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 Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Mayor Corbett left the meeting at 7:40 p.m. The following resolutions were adopted with
all Council members and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon voting “Aye” unless noted.
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 program year
FY12 funding. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
contract and estimated cost for the 3rd Avenue SE from 5th Street SE to 10th Street SE
Improvements project. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
3rd Avenue SE from 5th Street SE to 10th Street SE Improvements project.
contract and estimated cost for the NE Quad Water Main Replacement project (estimated cost
is $503,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
NE Quad Water Main Replacement project.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Diesel Generator Emissions Standards
Compliance project (estimated cost is $493,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
Cedar Rapids Diesel Generator Emissions Standards Compliance project. No comments or
Council member Karr moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member Poe.
Acting City Manager Drew requested Item Number 17 (Motion filing plans, specifications, form
of contract, estimated cost, setting a public hearing date for February 14, 2012 and advertising
for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the WPCF Roughing Filter Dome #3 Replacement
and Corrosion Repair project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and
open the bids and publicly announce the results on February 29, 2012) be amended to reflect
the correct project name and Item Number 33 (Resolution authorizing the formation of a Design
Review Technical Advisory Committee to provide comments and perform community outreach
for multi-family and commercial building permits and land development applications within the
Czech Bohemia Overlay District) be removed from the agenda. Ayes, Council members Karr,
Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Motion carried as amended.
Council member Shey moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council
member Karr. Ayes, Council members Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro
Tempore Vernon. Motion carried.
a. February 14, 2012 – to consider an Ordinance amending multiple chapters of the
Cedar Rapids Municipal Code pertaining to public health regulations enforced on
behalf of the City of Cedar Rapids by the Linn County Health Department
pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 28E.
b. February 14, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property east of 26th Street
SW and south of the Union Pacific Railroad from A, Agriculture Zone District to I1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Lehman, Allsop & Evans LLC for
property owned by Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway Company.
c. February 14, 2012 – to consider amending Ordinance No. 058-11 which rezoned
property at 4201 Beverly Road SW as requested by James and Amber Dostal to
delete condition #1.
d. March 27, 2012 – to consider the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Program Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan and amendments to the
PHA Administrative Plan, including the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan and
the Homeownership Option Plan.
hearing date for February 14, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for
the FY 2012 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Reconstruction Package #2 project and authorizing
the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results
on February 15, 2012 (estimated cost is $920,000).
hearing date for February 14, 2012 and adverstising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for
the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE Improvements project and authorizing the
City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on
February 22, 2012 (esimated cost is $2,860,000).
the 2012 Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 Caisson & Laterals project and authorizing the Utilities
Director, or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on
February 29, 2012 (estimated cost is $1,900,000).
the WPCF Roughing Filter #3 Dome Replacement and Concrete Repair project and authorizing
the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the
results on February 29, 2012 (estimated cost is $1,896,000).
Motion filing specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public hearing date
for February 14, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
Environmental Remediation 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 15, 2012 (estimated cost is $840,000).
Motion assessing a $500 civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of
alcohol to minors against Chappy’s Safari Lounge, 229 16th Avenue SE.
Motion amending the City’s Vision Statement to read “Cedar Rapids, a vibrant urban
hometown – a beacon for people and businesses invested in building a greater community now
and for the next generation.”
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BBQ This, 560 Boyson Road NE, Suite 1 (new ownership);
Cedar Rapids Piano Lounge, 208 2nd Avenue SE (new ownership);
Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE;
Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, 525 33rd Avenue SW;
Club Basix, 3916 1st Avenue NE (new ownership);
Downtown Fieldhouse, 401 1st Street SE;
Flamingo Family Restaurant, 1211 Ellis Boulevard NW;
Hawkeye Convenience Store – Noelridge, 1120 Old Marion Road NE;
Hy-Vee Food Store #7, 5050 Edgewood Road NE;
Irish Democrat, 3207 1st Avenue SE;
Kwik Shop #560, 3301 J Street SW (new - changing to Class E - Liquor);
Kwik Shop #561, 2904 Center Point Road NE (new - changing to Class E Liquor);
Kwik Shop #563, 1001 1st Avenue SW (new- changing to Class E-Liquor);
Kwik Shop #565, 4201 Center Point Road NE (new - changing to Class E Liquor);
Londoner, 3325 Center Point Road NE;
May City Bowl, 1648 Trent Street SW;
Osaka Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, 5001 1st Avenue SE, Suite 104;
Silver Star Saloon, 2665 Edgewood Parkway #104 (new ownership);
Sip N Stir, 1119 1st Avenue SE;
St. Matthew’s Church, 2310 1st Avenue NE (5-day Class C for an event at Regis
Middle School on February 18, 2012);
Tomaso’s Pizza, 3234 Center Point Road NE;
Viking Lounge, 1971 16th Avenue SW;
Vineria Wine Shop, 264 Blairs Ferry Road NE.
0084-01-12, appointing Melissa White (effective through June 30, 2012) and
reappointing Brenda Blevins, Leland Freie, Marcia Harris and Martin Hoeger (effective through
June 30, 2012) to the Grants & Programs Citizens Advisory Committee.
0085-01-12, adjusting the City Attorney position grade from 23 to 24 and placing James
Flitz at step 14 of grade 24.
0087-01-12, intent to assess for Utilities – Water Division delinquent municipal utility bills
at 25 properties.
0088-01-12, levying assessment for Utilities – Water Division delinquent municipal utility
bills at 18 properties.
0089-01-12, levying assessment for Public Works delinquent weed mowing charges at
134 properties.
0090-01-12, accepting sanitary sewer improvements in Sugar Creek First Addition and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. in
the amount of $197,042.
0091-01-12, accepting storm sewer in Sugar Creek First Addition and approving 2-year
Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$261,366.
0092-01-12, accepting Asphalt Cement Concrete in Sugar Creek First Addition and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. in
0093-01-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete in Sugar Creek First Addition and
approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company, LLC in the amount
of $152,000.
0094-01-12, accepting sanitary sewer in Westwind Sixth Addition and approving 2-year
Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $35,895.
0095-01-12, accepting storm sewer in Westwind Creek Sixth Addition and approving 2year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of
$54,908.25.
0096-01-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete in Westwind Creek Sixth Addition and
approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company, LLC in the amount
of $65,000.
0097-01-12, accepting sanitary sewer in Ridgewood Meadows 10th Addition and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co., Inc. in the amount
of $19,154.
0098-01-12, accepting storm sewer in Ridgewood Meadows 10th Addition and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co., Inc. in the amount
of $59,174.
0099-01-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete in Ridgewood Meadows 10th Addition
and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company, LLC in the
amount of $74,000.
0100-01-12, accepting the Edgewood Road SW Bridge Over Union Pacific Railroad and
Prairie Creek project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final payment in the amount
of $30,000 to Iowa Bridge & Culvert, LC (original contract amount was $3,845,424.58; final
contract amount is $3,874,755.94).
0101-01-12, accepting the Veterans Memorial Stadium Repairs project, approving
Performance Bond and authorizing final payment in the amount of $4,998 to Vector
Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $98,325; final contract amount is $99,959.85).
0102-01-12, accepting the 18th Street SW, North of 33rd Avenue SW Wetland Mitigation
project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final payment in the amount of $2,744.44
to Gee Grading & Excavating, Inc. (original contract amount was $55,444; final contract amount
is $54,888.80).
0103-01-12, accepting the 2011 Detention Basin Repair Program No. 1 project,
approving Performance Bond and authorizing final payment in the amount of $4,039.20 to Gee
Grading & Excavating, Inc. (original contract amount was $88,190.80; final contract amount is
$80,783.98).
0104-01-12, accepting the 2nd Avenue SE Water Main Relocation & Sanitary Sewer
Manhole Reconstruction project and approving Performance Bond with Dave Schmitt
Construction Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $54,989; final contract amount is
$74,499).
0105-01-12, accepting the Flood Damaged Structures project, approving Performance
Bond and authorizing final payment in the amount of $21,436.43 to Kelly Demolition, LLC
(original contract amount was $439,966.50; final contract amount is $428,729.27) (FLOOD).
0106-01-12, authorizng execution of Amendment No. 4 to reflect increased demolition
amount of $26,440.09 to Kelly Demolition, LLC (original contract amount was $491,239; final
amount of $21,233.90 to D.W. Zinser Company (original contract amount was $107,150; final
amount of $31,744.31 to BWC Excavating, LC (original contract amount was $630,943.65; final
0109-01-12, approving the Final Plat of Holley’s First Addition located on both sides of
Ely Road, north of 76th Avenue and Prairie School Road.
0110-01-12, approving a request from Abode Construction, Inc. to divide preliminary
assessments for 31 lots to modify how preliminary assessments are distributed in 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.
0111-01-12, authorizing a refund in the amount of $837.68 from the Cedar Rapids and
Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railway Company for overpayment on the completed surface repair of
the railroad crossing on 3rd Street SW.
0112-01-12, releasing the requirement to install concrete sidewalk along 28th Street NW
and Dennis Drive NW adjoining Lot C, Ma & Pa’s First Addition, prior to issuance of Certificate
of Occupancy for Lot 7, Ma & Pa’s First Addition (2801 Dennis Drive NW).
0113-01-12, accepting the Affidavit for Service Line Reimbursement from Amy J.
Sturms, owner of the property at 1520 8th Avenue SE, agreeing to reimburse the City on a
monthly installment basis for the replacement of water service line.
0114-01-12, appointing 8 individuals to the NW Recreation Center Site Selection Task
Force (FLOOD).
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for 2 properties in connection with the HUD Community
0116-01-12, approving the administrative plan for Phase Two of the Third Round of the
Single Family New Construction Program, locally known as the “ROOTs” program (FLOOD).
0117-01-12, agreement for option to purchase with Cedar Rapids Rose Homes, LP, for
disposition of 35 city-owned parcels in support of the development of 38 new rent-to-own homes
as requested by Hatch Development Group, LLC (FLOOD).
0118-01-12, negotiation of a Development Agreement with Cedar Rapids Rose Homes,
LP, for provision of city financial assistance of $575,000 as a 15 year deferred payment loan in
support of the development of 38 new rent-to-own homes as requested by Hatch Development
Group, LLC (FLOOD).
0119-01-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Traffic Signal Equipment with
Brown Traffic Products, Inc. for the Traffic Engineering Division for a total annual amount not to
exceed $280,000 (original contract amount was $45,000, renewal contract amount is $280,000).
0120-01-12, Amendment No. 1 to an agreement to conduct a financial “stress test” to the
hotel financial pro forma with CCG Holdings LLC, a representative firm for HVS Global
Hospitality Services, for an amount not to exceed $1,500 (original contract amount was
$23,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $25,000).
0121-01-12, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder &
Associates, Inc. specifying an increase for an amount not to exceed $71,620 for water main
design and easement acquisition services in connection with the Bever Avenue SE
Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was $120,721; total contract amount with this
amendment is $296,311).
0122-01-12, Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with OPN
Architects, LLC specifying an increase for an amount not to exceed $17,165 to provide
additional design and construction administration services for the 1st Avenue skywalk
connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex project (original contract amount was
$3,780,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,135,635).
0123-01-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Material Testing Services with
Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the Public Works Department, Engineering Division for an
estimated annual amount of $35,000 (original contract amount was $30,000; renewal contract
amount is $35,000).
0124-01-12, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $4,787.96 with Unzeitig Construction
Company for the City Hall Remodel project (original contract amount was $5,843,000; total
contract amount with this amendment is $5,952,744.99).
0125-01-12, Change Order No. 1 specifying an increase in the amount of $79,936.28
with Tricon General Construction for the Ash Lagoon Liner project (original contract amount was
$913,604.20; total contract amount with this amendment is $993,540.48).
0126-01-12, payment in the amount of $25,000 for invoiced construction activities on the
Five Seasons Plaza (Tree of Five Seasons) during the Fall of 2011 to Ryan Companies US, Inc.
0127-01-12, Grant Agreement to receive $222,392 from the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources Resource Enhancement and Protection Fund (REAP) for the development of the
Cedar Rapids Riverfront Amphitheater and Festival Park.
0128-01-12, Agreement for Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer System for
the Utilities Department with Thermo Electron North America LLC for a total amount of
$135,294.65.
0129-01-12, Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad in the amount of $41,155 for
improvements to existing public road at grade crossing for F Avenue NW in connection with the
E Avenue NW from 13th Street Storm Sewer, Water Main and Street Improvements project.
0130-01-12, Agreement for Private Redevelopment with Raining Rose, Inc. for
construction of a new manufacturing facility at 100 30th Street Drive SE.
0131-01-12, Development Agreement with Colony Heating and Air Conditioning for the
rehabilitation of 922 F Avenue NW through the Residential Property Disposition Program.
0132-01-12, Warranty Deed for the consideration of $1 and other valuable consideration
submitted by Theisen Real Estate, L.L.C., an Iowa Limited Liability Company, for additional
right-of-way on Center Point Road NE in connection with the Theisen’s store located at 1800
51st Street NE.
submitted by Theisen Real Estate, L.L.C., an Iowa Limited Liability Company, for additional
right-of-way on 51st Street NE in connection with the Theisen’s store located at 1800 51st
Street NE.
0134-01-12, Warranty Deed from Nordstrom Oil Company for the consideration of $1
and other valuable consideration for right-of-way; and accepting an Easement for Storm Sewer,
an Easement for Public Storm Sewer and Drainage and an Easement for Public Sidewalk for
land located at 560 33rd Avenue SW in connection with the 33rd Avenue SW Sonic Drive-In.
0135-01-12, Professional Services Agreement with OPN Architects, Inc. for an amount
not to exceed $590,000 for architectural and engineering design services in connection with the
New Multilevel Parking Ramp (at 7th Avenue and 2nd Street SE) project.
0136-01-12, Agreement for Liquid Oxygen with Airgas for the Water Pollution Control
Facility for an amount not to exceed $100,000.
0137-01-12, Agreement for Turf Care Products for the Golf and Parks Divisions with D &
K Products for a total annual amount not to exceed $60,000.
0138-01-12, Letter of Agreement with Linn County Public Health for temporary location
of air monitoring equipment on City-owned property at 402 H Avenue NW acquired through the
Voluntary Property Acquisition Program.
0139-01-12, Amendment No. 2 to Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures to
reflect additional estimated quantities for an amount not to exceed $155,659.74 (original
contract amount was $462,400; total amount with this amendment is $618,119.74) (FLOOD).
0140-01-12, Amendment to Purchase Order No. 23860 in the amount of $8,483.06 with
Dolan Excavating, LLC for the 10th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Replacement project (original
purchase order amount was $59,565; total amount with this amendment is $55,130.49)
(FLOOD).
0141-01-12, Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ryan
Companies US, Inc. specifying an increase for an amount not to exceed $92,342 for
construction management services in connection with the new Cedar Rapids Public Library
$2,151,916) (FLOOD).
0142-01-12, Amendment No. 1 to Environmental Remediation Services for Flood
Damaged Structures - Brosh with Active Thermal Concepts, Inc. to reflect an increase in the
scope of work for an amount not to exceed $34,553 (original contract amount was $7,722; total
amount with this amendment is $42,275) (FLOOD).
0143-01-12, amending Resolution No. 0977-07-11 to revise the not to exceed amount
from $50,537 to $50,941 to match the amount of the signed Professional Services Agreement
with Terracon Consultants, Inc. in connection with the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery &
Renovation project (FLOOD).
0144-01-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $219,250, bond and
insurance of Halverson Trane Services for Veterans Memorial Controls Package project
(estimated cost is $300,000) (FLOOD).
0145-01-12, Letter of Agreement with Guaranteed On Site to provide stage curtain
removal, cleaning, storage and reinstallation for the Veterans Memorial Stage Curtains project
for an amount not to exceed $34,118 (FLOOD).
0146-01-12, rejecting the sole bid from Active Thermal Concepts, Inc. for Environmental
Remediation Services for Commercial Flood Damaged Structures (FLOOD).
0147-01-12, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (IHSEMD) and
State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) regarding the demolition of historic properties and
construction of the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station (FLOOD).
0148-01-12, rescinding Resolution No. 1079-08-11 which adopted a Development
Agreement with Affordable Housing Network, Inc. for the rehabilitation of 512 8th Street NW
through the Residential Property Disposition Program (FLOOD).
Agency (FEMA), Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (IHSEMD) and
State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) regarding the demolition of historic properties at the
former Sinclair Site located at 1600 3rd Street SE (FLOOD).
0150-01-12, Development Agreement with Stark Real Estate Holdings, Inc. for the
disposition and redevelopment of City-owned commercial property located at 1132 and 1126
Ellis Boulevard NW, the former A&W Restaurant site and adjacent vacant lot respectively,
acquired through the City’s Voluntary Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD)
Report on bids for the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project
(estimated cost is $4,900,000). (Doug Carper)
*Knutson Construction, Iowa City, IA
Base Bid
$5,414,877.00
Alternate #1
(31,770.00)
Alternate #2
282,020.00
Alternate #3
121,104.00
Miron Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Base Bid
$5,884,203.69
Alternate #1
(42,921.27)
Alternate #2
174,315.50
Alternate #3
131,126.40
Base Bid
$6,100,276.00
Alternate #1
(28,593.00)
Alternate #2
221,250.00
Alternate #3
130,500.00
*Knutson Construction’s bid was deemed unresponsive during review process.
0151-01-12, rejecting bids for the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival
Grounds project (estimated cost is $4,900,000). Council member Shey was absent for this vote.
Report on bids for the Indian Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer – Segment 1 and Main
Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Manhole 21 Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $278,000).
(Dave Wallace)
No bids were received.
Report on bids for the FEMA Detention Basins Repairs project (estimated cost is
$170,000). (Dave Wallace)
Connolly Construction, Inc., Peosta, IA
Vieth Construction Corporation, Cedar Falls, IA
$129,850.10
$131,869.50
Gee Grading & Excavating, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd., Anamosa, IA
Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
$146,894.50
$147,548.75
$148,815.05
$148,029.75
$165,934.90
$169,411.00
incentive up to $8,000, bond and insurance of Connolly Construction, Inc. (FLOOD). Council
member Shey was absent for this vote.
Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to create a Czech Bohemia Overlay District with design standards
and guidelines applicable to new multi-family and commercial development applications and
building permits within the Overlay District, was presented and read the second time.
Council member Karr moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Poe, Shey,
Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in
and to the property described as a 388 square-foot parcel of existing City right-of-way located at
3303 Remington Street SW as requested by Robert L. and Christina M. Slagle, was presented
and read a second time.
seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Poe, Shey,
to the property described as a 4,821 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the formerlyexisting alley between 16th Avenue SW and 18th Avenue SW and west of 9th Street SW as
requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School District, was presented and read a second
time.
seconded by Council member Shields. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Poe, Shey,
Council member Poe moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Karr. Ayes,
Council members Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.
City Council adjourned at 8:04 p.m. to meet Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Absent, Council member Gulick
Absent, Council member Olson
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, February 7, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
City Council met for a Budget Work Session in City Hall, 3851 River Ridge Drive NE, North
Conference Room. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz, Finance Director Casey Drew and
Budget Manager Heidi Stiffler. Absent, Council members Don Karr and 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, 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 FY13 budget.
Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Alissa Kaiser, Deputy City Clerk
February 14, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were Acting City Manager Casey
Drew and City Attorney James Flitz. Absent, Council member Shey.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Rick Gail.
A presentation regarding Trees Forever “We Dig Your District” Update was given by
Anna Darling, Alliant Energy and Karen Brook, Trees Forever.
A Flood Recovery Update was given by Joe O’Hern.
A presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Audit was given by Michelle
Horaney, McGladrey and Pullen and Regina Anderson.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider amending Ordinance Nos. 079-00 and 013-11 to
correct the legal descriptions of three sub-areas, Riverside/Oakhill, Mid-town and Coe/Mt.
Vernon, within the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area. No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 079-00 and
013-11 to correct the legal descriptions of three sub-areas, Riverside/Oakhill, Mid-town and
Coe/Mt. Vernon, within the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area, was presented and read
the first time.
considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes, Council
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
A public hearing was held to consider amending Ordinance No. 043-11 to correct the
legal description of property to be included in the Raining Rose Urban Renewal Area. No
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 043-11 to
correct the legal description of property to be included in the Raining Rose Urban Renewal
Area, was presented and read the first time.
Ayes, Council
A public hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending multiple chapters of the
Cedar Rapids Municipal Code pertaining to public health regulations enforced on behalf of the
City of Cedar Rapids by the Linn County Public Health Department pursuant to Iowa Code
Chapter 28E. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending multiple chapters of the Cedar
Rapids Municipal Code pertaining to public health regulations enforced on behalf of the City of
Cedar Rapids by the Linn County Public Health Department pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter
28E, was presented and read the first time.
Ayes, Council
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property east of 26th Street
SW and south of the Union Pacific Railroad from A, Agriculture Zone District to I-1, Light
Industrial Zone District as requested by Lehman, Allsop & Evans LLC and Cedar Rapids & Iowa
City Railway Company (CRANDIC). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property
east of 26th Street SW and south of the Union Pacific Railroad from A, Agriculture Zone District
to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Lehman, Allsop & Evans LLC and Cedar
Rapids & Iowa City Railway Company (CRANDIC), 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 Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick,
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
A public hearing was held to consider amending Ordinance No. 058-11 which rezoned
property at 4201 Beverly Road SW as requested by James and Amber Dostal to delete
condition No. 1 regarding access to Beverly Road SW and Pro Farmer Road SW.
No
Ordinance No. 005-12, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 058-11 which
rezoned property at 4201 Beverly Road SW as requested by James and Amber Dostal to delete
condition No. 1 regarding access to Beverly Road SW and Pro Farmer Road SW, was
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, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Council member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields,
contract and estimated cost for the FY 2012 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Reconstruction
Package #2 project (estimated cost is $920,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
FY 2012 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Reconstruction Package #2 project.
contract and estimated cost for the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE
Improvements project (estimated cost is $2,860,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
10th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE Improvements project.
contract and estimated cost for the 2012 Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 Caisson & Laterals
project (estimated cost is $1,900,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0155-02-12. adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
2012 Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 Caisson & Laterals project.
contract and estimated cost for the WPCF Roughing Filter #3 Dome Replacement and Concrete
Repair project (estimated cost is $1,896,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
WPCF Roughing Filter #3 Dome Replacement and Concrete Repair project.
estimated cost for the Environmental Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Commercial
Structures (estimated cost is $840,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Environmental Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures (FLOOD).
Council member Olson moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member
Vernon. Acting City Manager Drew requested Item Number 32 (Resolution authorizing the
formation of a Design Review Technical Advisory Committee to provide comments and perform
community outreach for multi-family and commercial building permits and land development
applications within the Czech Bohemia Overlay District) and Item Number 40t (Agreement for
miscellaneous painting services with CertaPro Painters for the Water Pollution Control Facility
for an amount not to exceed $80,000) be removed from the agenda. Council member Karr
requested Item Number 38 (Resolution of commitment to secure bridge loans for Sykora Bakery
and Business Solutions Group for an amount not to exceed $89,100 with Community Disaster
Grant funds allocated for Business Gaps) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to
the Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon
and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.
Council member Olson moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council
member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and
Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.
a. February 28, 2012 – to consider an Overhead Electric Line Easement Agreement
with ITC Midwest LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (ITC), for property
located on City-owned land south of the intersection of Hull Avenue and 10th Street
SE (formerly known as the RESCAR site) in connection with Alliant Energy’s Cedar
Rapids River Run Substation project;
b. February 28, 2012 – to consider an Overhead Electric Line Easement Agreement
with ITC Midwest LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (ITC), for property
located on City-owned land between 16th Avenue and 15th Avenue SE and
between 510 16th Avenue and 902 16th Avenue SE (also known as Sinclair Park) in
connection with ITC’s Prairie Creek Transmission Line project;
c. February 28, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the
Zoning Ordinance, updating various sections for clarification;
d. February 28, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the
Zoning Ordinance, to update parking requirements;
e. February 28, 2012 – to consider the disposition of 35 City-owned parcels acquired
through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood
Revitalization Area and the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area for Cedar
Rapids Rose Homes, LP as requested by Hatch Development Group, LLC;
f. February 28, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property west of C Avenue
NE, south of East Main Street and north of Sheffield Drive NE from R-2, Single
Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone
District, R-2, Single Family Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone
District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District and RMF-1,
Multiple Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone
District as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. and Butschi Real Estate Company;
g. March 13, 2012 – to consider the fiscal year 2013 annual budget.
the C Avenue NE Water Main Replacement – 32nd Street NE to 40th Street NE project and
authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce
the results on March 7, 2012 (estimated cost is $465,000).
the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Gordon and Ford Avenues NW project and
authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce
the Northwest Quadrant Water Main Replacements Waveland Drive NW & Hillside Drive NW
project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly
announce the results on March 14, 2012 (estimated cost is $550,000).
for February 28, 2012 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 29, 2012
or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on February 29, 2012
Services for Flood Damaged Residential Structures and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on February 29, 2012
the 2nd Street SE from 8th Avenue to 9th Avenue Roadway Reconstruction and Utility
Improvements project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids
and publicly announce the results on March 7, 2012 (estimated cost is $980,000) (FLOOD).
a. Bushwood Sports Bar & Grill, 350 Edgewood Road NW;
b. Club CO2, 616 2nd Avenue SE (new-formerly Toxic);
c. Dublin City Pub, 415 1st Street SE (outdoor service for an event on March 17-18,
2012);
d. Downtown Drug, 207 2nd Avenue SE (new-switching to Class C Beer Permit)
e. Fieldhouse Downtown, 401 1st Street SE (outdoor service for an event on March
17-18, 2012);
f. JM O’Malley’s, 1502 H Avenue NE (outdoor service for events on March 8 -11,
2012 and March 17-18, 2012);
g. Meadowridge Golf Driving Range, 6677 16th Avenue SW (new-8 month seasonal
license);
h. Moose McDuffy’s, 834 1st Avenue NE (outdoor service for an event on March 1618, 2012);
i. Paddy O’Rourke’s, 608 16th Street NE (outdoor service for events on March 10 11, 2012 and March 16-18, 2012);
j. Panchero’s Mexican Grill, 4701 1st Avenue SE Suite #1;
k. Park Town BP, 4141 Center Point Rd NE (new-switching to Class C Beer Permit);
l. Road Ranger #147, 1430 1st Avenue NE;
m. Road Ranger #148, 550 Wilson Avenue SW;
n. Road Ranger #149, 2349 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
o. Road Ranger #150, 3330 16th Avenue SW;
p. Road Ranger #151, 380 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
q. St Andrew’s Golf Club, 1866 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
r. Sushi House, 2665 Edgewood Pkwy, Suite #100;
s. Target Store T-1771, 1030 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
t. Ting’s Red Lantern, 540 Boyson Road NE;
u. Zins at Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd Street SE.
0161-02-12, extending a vote of thanks to Danielle Rodriguez for serving on the Grants
& Programs Citizens Advisory Committee.
0162-02-12, approving the Run the Flood non-competitive 7-Mile Run/Walk and 5K
Run/Walk event on June 9, 2012.
0163-02-12, approving the Live Healthy Linn 5K Fun Run/Walk on April 7, 2012.
0164-02-12, levying assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean up costs at 6
properties.
at 24 properties.
0166-02-12, levying assessment for Public Works delinquent weed mowing charges at
98 properties.
0167-02-12, accepting Sanitary Sewer in Stoney Point Heights Seventeenth Addition
and approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Schrader Excavating & Grading Co., Inc.
in the amount of $24,213.
0168-02-12, accepting Sanitary Sewer in Country Ridge Second Addition and approving
2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Bowker Mechanical Contractors LLC in the amount of
$83,799.
0169-02-12, accepting Storm Sewer in Country Ridge Second Addition and approving 2year Maintenance Bond submitted by Bowker Mechanical Contractors LLC in the amount of
$78,934.
0170-02-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete paving in Country Ridge Second
Addition and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Company, LLC in
0171-02-12, accepting Flood Valve Replacement Program – Phase 1 project, accepting
project and approving Performance Bond with Borst Brothers Construction, Inc. (original
contract amount was $27,375; final contract amount is $46,728.50).
0172-02-12, accepting the O Avenue NW West of 24th Street Storm Sewer
Improvements project and approving Performance Bond with Rathje Construction Company
(original contract amount was $44,048; final contract amount is $44,932.64).
0173-02-12, accepting the 38th Street NE Sidewalks from E Avenue to C Avenue (Both
Sides) and from C Avenue to B Avenue (North Side) project and authorizing final payment in the
amount of $2,711.49 to Rathje Construction Company (original contract amount was
$81,203.50; final contract amount is $90,383.01).
0174-02-12, accepting the Council Street NE from Bridge over Dry Creek to 74th Street
NE and Boyson Road NE from Inwood Court NE to Walden Road NE Reconstruction and
Widening project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $30,000 to Rathje Construction
Company (original contract amount was $4,438,396.64; final contract amount is $4,390,924.51).
0175-02-12, accepting the 10th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Replacement project and
approving Performance Bond with Dolan Excavating, LLC (original contract amount was
$56,065; final contract amount is $55,130.49) (FLOOD).
0176-02-12, accepting Temporary HVAC Equipment at the Paramount Theatre and
authorizing final payment in the amount of $13,046 to Modern Piping, Inc. (original contract
amount was $259,900; final contract amount is $260,932) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Swore.
0177-02-12, rescinding the “2-Hour parking” zones and establishing new “No Parking
Anytime” and “2-Hour parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.” zones on the east and west sides of 2nd
Street SE in the 800 block.
0178-02-12, adopting the revised Sidewalk Installation Policy for new development and
redevelopment sites.
0179-02-12, approving the installation of stop signs on both approaches of 5th Street SE
at 10th Avenue SE, requiring all traffic on 5th Street SE to stop for traffic on 10th Avenue SE.
0180-02-12, amending Resolution No. 1056-08-11 to correct the legal description of
property to be included in the Raining Rose Urban Renewal Area Plan.
0181-02-12, amending Resolution No. 0107-02-11 to correct the legal description within
the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Area Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban
Renewal Area.
0182-02-12, authorizing the abatement and demolition of two commercial parcels under
the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) (FLOOD).
0183-02-12, 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).
0184-02-12, permitting the registration of parcels after the program deadline for the
voluntary property acquisition program funded under the Iowa Economic Development
Authority’s (IEDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (FLOOD).
0185-02-12, adopting the Disposition Process for City-Acquired Flood-Damaged
Properties (FLOOD).
0186-02-12, concluding the Jumpstart Interim Mortgage Assistance Program effective
April 30, 2012 (FLOOD).
0187-02-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Cedar Ridge
Homes for property located at 1309 3rd Street SW (FLOOD).
Homes for property located at 917 9th Street SW (FLOOD).
0189-02-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Matthew 25
Ministry Hub for property located at 619 H Avenue NW (FLOOD).
0190-02-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Matthew 25
Ministry Hub for property located at 615 H Avenue NW (FLOOD).
0191-02-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for S & J Homes for
property located at 313 9th Street NW (FLOOD).
0192-02-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for SJE, Ltd. for
property located at 1632 8th Street NW (FLOOD).
0193-02-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Skogman Homes
for property located at 1123 10th Street NW (FLOOD).
Architects, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $96,541 to provide cost saving
design analysis and drawings for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex project (original
contract amount was $3,780,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,232,186).
0195-02-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stanley
Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $28,000 for additional engineering services for
the Well Field 15 kV Electric Cable Replacement project (original contract amount was $58,000;
total contract amount with this amendment is $100,400).
0196-02-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ShiveHattery, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $78,275 for additional design and engineering
services for sanitary sewer and street repairs to be included in the Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area
2011 Water Main Improvements project (original contract amount was $68,493; total contract
amount with this amendment is $146,768).
0197-02-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Police Patrol Vehicle Electronics
Installation with Graybill Communications to reflect the additional scope of work to retrofit the incar video systems in existing squad cars for an amount not to exceed $13,950 (original contract
amount was $51,712.50; total amount with this amendment is $65,662.50).
0198-02-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Convention Hotel Hazardous Materials
Assessment Survey with Terracon Consultants, Inc. to reflect the additional costs for mold
abatement monitoring, asbestos testing samples, vermiculite monitoring and project
management during abatement for an amount not to exceed $11,947 (original contract amount
is $36,151; total amount with Amendment No. 2 is $80,398).
0199-02-12, Change Order Nos. 7, 8 and 9 in the total amount of $192,109.12 with
Unzeitig Construction Company for the City Hall Remodel project (original contract amount was
$5,843,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $6,161,869.75).
Company for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex General Contract project (original contract
amount was $28,273,698; total contract amount with this amendment is $28,558,290). Abstain,
Council member Swore.
0201-02-12, Change Order No. 2 deducting the amount of $25,634 with Modern Piping,
Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Mechanical Contract project (original contract
0202-02-12, Change Order No. 2 deducting the amount of $144,931 with Paulson
Electric for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Electrical Contract (original contract amount
was $8,437,635; total contract amount with this amendment is $8,292,704).
Company, Inc. for the Northland Avenue NE Reconstruction and Sidewalk Extensions from 600’
North of Collins Road to Blairs Ferry Road project (original contract amount was $763,285.68;
total contract amount with this amendment is $819,154.34).
0204-02-12, Public Works Department Maintenance Division purchase of a power
screen from Theco, Inc. in the amount of $98,750.
0205-02-12, Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Supplemental Agreement in the
amount of $30,702 for maintenance of various primary road extensions within the corporate
limits of the city effective July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2016.
0206-02-12, Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance in the amount of $550,000 and
accepting a Warranty Deed from Westgate Community L.L.C. for the purchase of vacant land
located at 1200 Edgewood Road NW, including the westerly parcel located east of 3608
Crestwood Drive NW in connection with the Cedar Rapids Fire Station #3 and Detention Basin
project.
0207-02-12, Memorandum of Agreement and accepting a Temporary Grading Easement
for Construction from the Cedar Rapids Community School District from land located at 355 18th
Street SE in connection with the FY12 Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project.
0208-02-12, Memorandum of Agreement and accepting an Easement for Utiltities and a
Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from the Cedar Rapids Community School
District from land located at 1515 C Avenue NE in connection with the FY12 Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction project.
0209-02-12, Warranty Deed from Donald M. Ross and Cornelia C. Ross for additional
right-of-way along the westerly side of Wenig Road NE from the north 65’ of their property at
3015 Wenig Road NE.
0210-02-12, Development Agreement with Scallon Custom Homes for the rehabilitation
of 1841 Hamilton Street SW through the Residential Property Disposition Program.
0211-02-12, Utilities Department Agreement for Roof Membrane Replacement on
Sludge Storage Building with T & K Roofing and Sheet Metal Co. for an amount not to exceed
$26,230.
0212-02-12, Agreement for Ceiling Grid and Tile with Acoustics by Washburn LLC for
the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $41,990.
0213-02-12, Structure Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
(“Cingular”) for leased space on the City’s Convention Complex Hotel for its wireless
communications equipment with an initial term of five years in the amount of $153,000.
0214-02-12, Police Department purchase of 18 Arbitrator in car video equipment
packages from Baycom Inc. in the amount of $92,466.
0215-02-12, Agreement with Communications Engineering Company for Non Public
Safety Radios for a monthly service cost of $9 per radio for the calendar year 2012.
0216-02-12, 28E Agreement between the City of Marion and the Cedar Rapids Civil
Rights Commission for investigative and mediation services.
0217-02-12, Information Technology Department purchase of leased fiber from ImOn
Communications, LLC for a monthly cost of $13,500 for the calendar year 2012.
0218-02-12, payment of an Economic Development Grant in the amount of $65,820 to
PBI-GRR, LLC as provided in the Agreement for Private Redevelopment for the renovation of
the Bottleworks property at 905 3rd Street SE.
0219-02-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Terracon
Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $38,100 for environmental
services in connection with the Public Works Building, Solid Waste Building, A Street
Maintenance Shop and Forestry Building Flood Recovery project (original contract amount was
$239,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $277,600) (FLOOD).
0220-02-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green,
Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $20,500 for the preparation of a Hazard
Mitigation 404 Grant Application for the WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station project (original
contract amount was $60,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $109,250)
(FLOOD).
0221-02-12, Amendments No. 2 and 3 to Environmental Remediation Services for Flood
Damaged Structure-TrueNorth with Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation Company to extend the term
of the Agreement and to reflect additional cost to remediate discovery items for an amount not
to exceed $102,515.85 (original contract amount was $42,916; total amount with Amendments
No. 2 and 3 is $145,431.85) (FLOOD).
0222-02-12, Amendment No. 7 for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments with
Howard R. Green, Inc. to reflect additional cost for expanded scope for an amount not to exceed
$27,280 (original amount is $125,240; total amount with amendment is $274,040) (FLOOD).
0223-02-12, Amendment No. 5 to the Environmental Assessment Services for Flood
Damaged Commercial Structures Agreement with Impact7G to reflect cost for nine additional
properties for an amount not to exceed $23,620 (original contract amount was $43,730; total
0224-02-12, Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount
not to exceed $170,517 for the Prairie Valley Transmission Main Relocation for NE Floodwall
project (FLOOD).
0225-02-12, Special Warranty Deed with Affordable Housing Network for property
located at 1033 G Avenue NW conveying City-owned property through the Residential Property
Disposition program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
0226-02-12, Special Warranty Deed with Affordable Housing Network for property
located at 715 9th Avenue SW conveying City-owned property through the Residential Property
Disposition program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
0227-02-12, Agreement for Opening Day Collection of print and non-print materials for
the Cedar Rapids Public Library with Baker & Taylor, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$4,000,000 (FLOOD).
0228-02-12, commitment to secure bridge loans for Sykora Bakery and Business
Solutions Group for an amount not to exceed $89,100 with Community Disaster Grant funds
allocated for Business Gaps (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Indian Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer – Segment 2 – Phase 1
Reconstruction project. (Dave Wallace)
S.J. Louis Construction, Inc., Rockville, MN
Ryan Contracting Company, Elko, MN
Minger Construction, Inc., Chanhassen, MN
Northwest Asphalt, Inc., Shakopee, MN
$3,543,000.00
$3,637,022.04
*$3,902,629.19
*$3,973,560.26
$4,144,834.90
$4,464,838.54
$4,651,320.60
$6,382,475.40
*corrected amount due to math errors
0229-02-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,543,000 plus
incentive up to $35,000, bond and insurance of S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. for the Indian
Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer – Segment 2 – Phase 1 Reconstruction project (estimated cost is
$4,900,000).
Report on bids for the 3rd Avenue SE from 5th Street SE to 10th Street SE Improvements
project. (Mike Dufoe)
L.L. Pelling Company, Inc., North Liberty, IA
Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA
$676,268.80
$683,479.98
$715,550.75
$723,966.50
$738,893.00
incentive up to $11,000, bond and insurance of L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the 3rd Avenue SE
from 5th Street SE to 10th Street SE Improvements project (estimated cost is $730,000).
Report on Bids for the NE Quad Water Main Replacement project. (Steve Hershner)
Vieth Construction Corp., Cedar Falls, IA
$431,861.75
$466,115.50
$469,671.00
$471,490.00
$529,574.50
*$518,847.11
$558,638.47
**$554,461.25
*corrected amount due to math or typographical error
**deemed non-responsive
0231-02-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $431,861.75, bond and
insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the NE Quad Water Main Replacement project
(estimated cost is $ 503,000).
Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structure – Iowa Air Filter
Building (estimated cost is $165,885). (John Riggs)
Kelly Demolition, LLC., Mt. Vernon, IA
D.W. Zinser Company, Walford, IA
$58,642.00
$256,400.00
0232-02-12, rejecting the bids from Kelly Demolition, LLC and D.W. Zinser Company for
Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structure-Iowa Air Filter Building due to the large
disparity between the bids (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation Services of Flood Damaged
Structures of approximately 150 city-acquired, flood-damaged residential parcels. (John Riggs)
ECCO Midwest, Inc. South St. Paul, MN
New Horizons., Kansas City, MO
Horsley Specialties., Rapid City, SD
Lindstrom Environmental., Plymouth, MN
ESA, Inc. North Sioux City, SD
Abatement Specialties., Cedar Rapids, IA
$229,649
$316,555
$355,767
$373,314
$434,409
$590,033
bond and insurance of ECCO Midwest, Inc. for the Environmental Remediation Services of
Flood Damaged Structures (estimated cost is $247,010) (FLOOD).
Discussion regarding Item Number 46: Ron Griffith
0234-02-12, adopting the Comprehensive Trails Plan.
Discussion regarding Item Number 47: Vern Zakostelecky and Sandy Pumphrey
0235-02-12, approval of a Preliminary Site Development Plan for property at 1201 6th
Street SW the Public Works Facility zoned PUB, Public Zone District and considered an
“Essential Service” as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids.
Discussion regarding Item Number 48: Jennifer Pratt
0236-02-12, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Progression, LC
for construction of a new office building at 600 3rd Avenue SE.
the Zoning Ordinance, to create a Czech Bohemia Overlay District with design standards and
guidelines applicable to new multi-family and commercial development applications and building
permits within the Overlay District, was presented and read the third time.
Council member Vernon moved the adoption of the Ordinance as read; seconded by
Council member Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields,
the property described as a 388 square-foot parcel of existing City right-of-way located at 3303
Remington Street SW as requested by Robert L. and Christina M. Slagle, was presented and
read the third time.
Council member Olson moved the adoption of the Ordinance as read; seconded by
Council member Karr. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields,
0237-02-12, authorizing the dispostion of property described as a 388 square-foot parcel
of City-owned right-of-way and vacating a 354 square-foot utility easement located at 3303
Remington Street SW as requested by Robert L. and Christina M. Slagle.
the property described as a 4,821 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the formerlyexisting alley between 16th Avenue SW and 18th Avenue SW and west of 9th Street SW as
requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School District, was presented and read the third
time.
Council member Poe moved the adoption of the Ordinance as read; seconded by
Council member Karr. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields,
0238-02-12, authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 4,821 square-foot
parcel of right-of-way located in the formerly-existing alley between 16th Avenue SW and 18th
Avenue SW and west of 9th Street SW, establishing and retaining a sewer easement and
executing a Quit Claim Deed as requested by Cedar Rapids Community School District.
the property described as a 12,772 square-foot parcel of right-of-way and described as formerlyexisting 7th Street NE between Dewey Avenue NE and D Avenue NE as requested by Cargill,
Incorporated, was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,
member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore,
0239-02-12, executing a Quit Claim Deed and accepting an Agreement for Private
Sanitary Sewer Facilities from Cargill, Incorporated.
Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
City Council adjourned at 7:20 p.m. to meet Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Absent, Council member Shey
Abstain, Council member Gulick
Abstain, Council member Swore
February 28, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey (arrived at 5:33 p.m.), Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were
City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.
The invocation was given by Fire Chaplain Phil Saunders.
Council members Karr and Vernon presented a proclamation to Bob Harschnek, Scott
Swenson, Doug Schumacher, Steve Hunter, Gary Carleton, Linda Manary and Jennifer Jentz
declaring February 12, 2012 as Business Long Term Recovery Appreciation Day.
A presentation regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement devices was given by Captain
Steve O’Konek and Lieutenant Jeff Hembera.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property west of C Avenue
NE, south of East Main Street and north of Sheffield Drive NE from R-2, Single Family
Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District, R-2, Single
Family Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District and RMF-1, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Hy-Vee,
Inc. and Butschi Real Estate Company. Comments and objections were heard. No written
comments or objections were filed since the January 24, 2012 public hearing (a total of 178
objections and 6 comments were noted on January 24).
west of C Avenue NE, south of East Main Street and north of Sheffield Drive NE from R-2,
Single Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District,
R-2, Single Family Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District and RMF-1,
Multiple Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as
requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. and Butschi Real Estate Company, was presented and read the first
time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Vernon. Discussion was held.
Council member Olson moved to amend the Ordinance granting a change of zone for
property west of C Avenue NE, south of East Main Street and north of Sheffield Drive NE from
R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone
District, R-2, Single Family Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District and RMF1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as
requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. and Butschi Real Estate Company to include a condition requiring
that buffers against residential areas be 30 feet and that the buffers be established as berming
and not as setbacks; seconded by Council member Karr. Ayes, Council members Karr and
Olson. Nays, Council members Gulick, Podzimek, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
MOTION FAILED.
Council then voted on the Ordinance (with no amendment) granting a change of zone for
property west of C Avenue NE, south of East Main Street and north of Sheffield Drive NE from
R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone
District, R-2, Single Family Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District and RMF1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as
requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. and Butschi Real Estate Company. Ayes, Council members Gulick,
Podzimek, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Nays, Council members Karr and
Olson. MOTION FAILED.
Discussion was held.
Mayor Corbett recessed the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Council
member Shey arrived at 5:33 p.m. at which time the meeting reconvened.
Council member Swore moved to reconsider the first reading of the Ordinance granting
a change of zone for property west of C Avenue NE, south of East Main Street and north of
Sheffield Drive NE from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed
Neighborhood Convenience Zone District, R-2, Single Family Zone District to C-2, Community
Commercial Zone District and RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to C-2,
Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. and Butschi Real Estate
Company; seconded by Council member Poe. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Podzimek,
Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Nay, Council member Olson.
Motion
carried.
west of C Avenue NE, south of East Main Street and north of Sheffield Drive NE from R-2,
Single Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District,
R-2, Single Family Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District and RMF-1,
Multiple Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as
requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. and Butschi Real Estate Company, was presented and read the first
time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick,
Podzimek, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Nays, Council members Karr and
Olson. Motion carried.
A public hearing was held to consider an Overhead Electric Line Easement Agreement
with ITC Midwest LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (ITC), for property located on Cityowned land south of the intersection of Hull Avenue and 10th Street SE (formerly known as the
RESCAR site) in connection with Alliant Energy’s Cedar Rapids River Run Substation project.
No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0240-02-12, Overhead Electric Line Easement Agreement with ITC Midwest, LLC, a
Michigan limited liability company (ITC), for property located on City-owned land south of the
intersection of Hull Avenue and 10th Street SE (formerly the RESCAR site) in connection with
Alliant Energy’s Cedar Rapids River Run Substation project.
0241-02-12, Permit for Excavations in Public Right-of-Way with ITC Midwest, LLC, a
Michigan limited liability company (ITC), to replace an existing transmission line with a new
161KV transmission line from A Avenue NE and 7th Street SE, along the 7th Street SE corridor to
the new Alliant Energy River Run Substation.
A public hearing was held to consider an Overhead Electric Line Easement Agreement
with ITC Midwest LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (ITC), for property located on Cityowned land between 16th Avenue and 15th Avenue SE and between 510 16th Avenue and 902
16th Avenue SE (also known as Sinclair Park) in connection with ITC’s Prairie Creek
Transmission Line project. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0242-02-12, Overhead Electric Line Easement Agreement with ITC Midwest, LLC, a
Michigan limited liability company (ITC), for property located on City-owned land between 16th
Avenue and 15th Avenue SE and between 510 16th Avenue and 902 16th Avenue SE (also
known as Sinclair Park) in connection with ITC’s Prairie Creek Transmission Line project.
Zoning Ordinance, to update parking requirements. No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to update parking requirements, was presented and read the first
time.
Zoning Ordinance, updating various sections for clarification. No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
Code, the Zoning Ordinance, updating various sections for clarification, was presented and read
the first time.
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of 35 City-owned parcels acquired
through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area
and the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area for Cedar Rapids Rose Homes, LP as
requested by Hatch Development Group, LLC. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0243-02-12, disposition of 35 City-owned parcels acquired through the Voluntary
Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area and the Consolidated
Central Urban Renewal Area for Cedar Rapids Rose Homes, LP as requested by Hatch
Development Group, LLC.
contract and estimated cost for the C Avenue NE Water Main Replacement – 32nd Street NE to
40th Street NE project (estimated cost is $465,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
0244-02-12, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the C
Avenue NE Water Main Replacement – 32nd Street NE to 40th Street NE project. Council
member Olson was absent for this vote.
contract and estimated cost for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Gordon and Ford
Avenues NW project (estimated cost is $560,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
Water Main Replacement in the Area of Gordon and Ford Avenues NW project.
Council
contract and estimated cost for the Northwest Quadrant Water Main Replacements Waveland
Drive NW and Hillside Drive NW project (estimated cost is $550,000). No comments or
Northwest Quadrant Water Main Replacements Waveland Drive NW and Hillside Drive NW
project. Council member Olson was absent for this vote.
estimated cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures
Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures (FLOOD).
estimated cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures
estimated cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Residential Structures (estimated
cost is $655,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Residential Structures (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the 2nd Street SE from 8th Avenue to 9th Avenue Roadway
Reconstruction and Utility Improvements project (estimated cost is $980,000). No comments or
nd
2
Street SE from 8th Avenue to 9th Avenue Roadway Reconstruction and Utility Improvements
project (FLOOD).
Council member Gulick moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member
Vernon. City Manager Pomeranz requested Item Number 16 (Motion filing plans, specifications,
form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public hearing date for March 13, 2012 and
advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 1st St. - 24th Ave. - Haven Court SW
Water Main Replacement project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive
and open bids and publicly announce the results on March 28, 2012) and Item Number 36m
(Agreement for Citywide generator maintenance and repair services with Cummins Central
Power, LLC for a 6-year contract amount not to exceed $318,982.24 for maintenance services
and an annual estimated amount of $200,000 for repair services and parts) be removed from
the agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon
member Gulick. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.
a. March 13, 2012 – to consider amending the FY2011 Annual Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program as follows:
1) To allow the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) to reallocate $6,350
budgeted for repainting to be used for interior lighting improvements;
2) To allow the Taylor Area Neighborhood Association (TANA) to reallocate
$22,877 budgeted for the Tiger Cub Club to be used for other eligible public
service activities, including the Before School Program, Enrichment Learning
Program,
Community
Gardening
Program,
After
School/Evening
Enrichment/Life Skills Program, and the SHARE Food Program, all serving
youth and families in the Taylor School area;
b. March 13, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 5750 16th Avenue
SW from C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial
Zone District as requested by Larry D. Chmelicek;
c. March 13, 2012 – 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;
d. March 13, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water
Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates;
e. March 13, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code,
Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates;
f. March 13, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid
Waste, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates;
g. March 13, 2012 – to consider the vacation of public ways and grounds in and to the
property described as a 994 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located at the
southwesterly right-of-way line of 4th Street SE and between 1st Avenue and 2nd
Avenue SE as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Cedar
Rapids Convention Complex Parking Structure project;
h. March 13, 2012 – 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 southeasterly of 9th Avenue SE and the Cedar Rapids
and Iowa City (CRANDIC) railroad tracks from the Cedar River to 2nd Street SE in
connection with improvements to electric service to Penford Products Co. from the
new River Run Substation;
i. March 13, 2012 – 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 between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue SE from the
Cedar River to 2nd Street SE in connection with improvements to the downtown
electric network.
hearing date for March 13, 2012, and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
1st Avenue East (Iowa 922) from 21st Street NE to 27th Street NE Pavement Rehabilitation and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive
and open bids and publicly announce the results on March 28, 2012 (estimated cost is
$1,430,000).
hearing date for March 13, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
74th Street NE from West Park Road to 500’ West of White Ivy Place Reconstruction Project,
and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce
Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1 and 3, Traffic Signal
Interconnect Groups 1 and 2 project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive
and open bids and publicly announce the results on March 21, 2012 (estimated cost is
$1,384,000).
for March 13, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Demolition
or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on March 14, 2012
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Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pub, 5240 Edgewood Road NE #100;
Break Room, 3108 1st Avenue NE;
Capone’s, 1201 3rd Street SE;
Cedar Rapids Jaycees, 225 5th Avenue SW;
Cedar Rapids Ball Club, 950 Rockford Road SW;
Chrome Horse, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on March 17-18,
2012);
Deanoz Sports Bar & Grill, 3707 1st Avenue SE;
Hy-Vee Drugstore #5, 2001 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
Fiesta Del Sol, 4801 1st Avenue SE;
Just Jules Pub & Restaurant, 835 Center Point Road NE;
Lone Star Steakhouse, 4545 1st Avenue SE;
Parlor City Pub & Eatery, 1125 3rd Street SE;
Playtime Tap, 933 14th Avenue SW;
Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 Center Point Road NE;
Starlite Room, 3300 1st Avenue NE;
Stella’s, 416 3rd Street SE (new-formerly O’Maggie’s Pub);
Third Base Sports Bar & Brewery, 500 Blairs Ferry Road NE.
0253-02-12, intent to assess for Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
0254-02-12, levying assessment for Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal
utility bills at 15 properties.
0255-02-12, accepting sanitary sewer in Mann Third Addition and approving 2-year
$62,660.
0256-02-12, accepting storm sewer in Mann Third Addition and approving 2-year
$53,491.
0257-02-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Mann Third Addition and
approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $63,313.50.
0258-02-12, accepting the Williams Boulevard SW Improvements (Iowa 922/US 151
Business) 8th Avenue to 16th Avenue project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing
issuance of final payment in the amount of $30,000 to Gee Grading & Excavating, Inc. (original
contract amount was $1,355,126.52; final contract amount is $1,298,402.65).
0259-02-12, accepting the 33rd Avenue SW Bridge Over the CRANDIC Railroad (East
Bridge) project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the
amount of $30,000 to Taylor Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $2,038,842.13;
final contract amount is $2,072,693.67).
0260-02-12, approving the Final Plat of Wiley Center 6th Addition, located west of Wiley
Boulevard SW between 29th Avenue and 31st Avenue SW.
0261-02-12, approving the Final Plat of Champion First Addition, located at 4201 Beverly
Road SW.
0262-02-12, approving the Final Plat of 76th Avenue Industrial Park, located east of Irish
Drive SW and north of 76th Avenue SW.
0263-02-12, approving the Final Plat of Ellis Park Church of God First Addition, located
at 2260 Edgewood Road NW.
0264-02-12, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Council Street NE
from Dry Creek to 74th Street Improvements project.
0265-02-12, authorizing the relocation of a bus stop zone and installation of new parking
meters on the west side of 3rd Street SE between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue SE.
0266-02-12, authorizing the formation of a Design Review Technical Advisory
Committee to provide comments and perform community outreach for multi-family and
commercial building permits and land development applications within the Czech Bohemia
Overlay District.
0267-02-12, approving a Convention Center public art location, Box Office Wall and
artist scope of work.
0268-02-12,
donating
Fleet
Services
and Police
Department’s
outdated
and
unserviceable Icop camera parts and materials to the Coralville, Iowa Police Department with an
estimated value of $4,900.
0269-02-12, endorsing consideration by the U.S. Department of Transportation under
their Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant
program as a lead applicant in connection with the Edgewood Road SW Viaduct, Multi-Use
Bridge/Walkway at US Highway 30 project.
0270-02-12, submittal of an application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR) to seek Land and Water Conservation Fund financial assistance from the National Park
Service in the amount of 50% of the actual cost of a trail relocation project in connection with the
Indian Creek Trunk Sewer Replacement project.
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for seven properties in connection with the HUD Community
0272-02-12 authorizing the City Manager’s Office to increase the .75 temporary FTE
Administrative Assistant I position to a full-time temporary Administrative Assistant I position for
flood recovery (FLOOD).
Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $33,050 to prepare a Soil
Management Plan in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex; Construction
Materials Testing project (original contract amount was $280,330; total contract amount with this
0274-02-12, Amendment No. 4 to the standard Agreement with Alt Architecture and
Research Associates for an increased amount of $13,885.96 for architectural/engineering
services in connection with the May’s Island Maintenance Package project (original contract
amount was $2,896,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,076,714.28).
0275-02-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $61,743 with WRH, Inc. for the Water
Pollution Control Facility A-1 Clarifier Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was
0276-02-12, Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $73,533.89 with Unzeitig
Construction Company for the City Hall Remodel project (original contract amount was
0277-02-12, Change Order Nos. 1, 2 and 3 totaling $222,475 in connection with the Linn
County Radio Project and authorizing the Joint Communications Agency to issue purchase
orders and authorize payments in accordance with the contracted schedule (original contract
amount was $18,875,324; total contract amount with this amendment is $19,097,799).
0278-02-12, correcting an error on the February 14, 2012 City Council Agenda in which
Change Order No. 2 with Miron Construction Company in the amount of $221,371 was
incorrectly noted as $22,371 for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex General Contract
$28,558,290). Abstain, Council member Swore.
0279-02-12, Lease Agreement with Communications Engineering Company for lease of
property in Hiawatha in the amount of $3,750 monthly or on annual schedule of one payment of
$45,000 per fiscal year for the length of the lease term in connection with the Linn County Radio
Project.
0280-02-12, Joint Communications Agency payments to Linn County totaling 50% of the
cost for Lattice Communications civil work for shelters at tower locations, for an amount not to
exceed $312,468, in connection with the Linn County Radio Project.
0281-02-12, Joint Communications Agency payments to Linn County totaling 50% of the
cost for Murphy Tower Service, LLC for new tower construction costs, for an amount not to
exceed $111,000, in connection with the Linn County Radio Project.
0282-02-12, Joint Communications Agency payments to Linn County, totaling 50% of
the cost for Elert and Associates to study and make recommendations on the Linn County
Radio Project for Phase II of the project, for an amount not to exceed $270,000.
0283-02-12, Agreement for Trees for Spring 2012 Planting with B & G Nursery and
Construction for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $31,529.
0284-02-12, Agreement for Trees for Spring 2012 Planting with Midwest Janitorial
Services dba Midwest Lawn & Landscape for the Public Works Department for an amount not to
exceed $41,824.
0285-02-12, Agreement for Low and Medium Voltage Electrical Services with ESCO
Electric for the WPC Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $140,000.
0286-02-12, purchase of castings & adjusting rings for the Sewer Division from Brown
Supply Company for the total amount of $28,470.
0287-02-12, Fleet Services purchase of seven Labrie side loaders from Elliott Equipment
Company in the amount of $1,102,620.90 and authorizing the City to trade seven garbage
trucks to Elliott Equipment Company for the amount of $279,000.
0288-02-12, Development Agreement with Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity for the
rehabilitation of 1000 8th Street NW through the Residential Property Disposition Program.
0289-02-12, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $11,750 and accepting an Easement
for Sanitary Sewer and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Nancy K. Africa
and H. Frank Bellon, Jr. Co-Trustees of the Howard F. Bellon, Sr. Revocable Trust u/d/o
October 1, 2001 an undivided ½ interest and Betty J. Bellon, as Trustee of the Betty J. Bellon
Revocable Trust u/d/o October 1, 2001, an undivided ½ interest and a Tenant Purhcase
Agreement in the amount of $1,600 from Harold Zenisek from vacant property located west of
Banar Drive SW between 33rd Avenue SW and Highway 30 in connection with the Highway 30
to 33rd Avenue SW (West of Banar Drive) Sanitary Sewer Extension project.
0290-02-12, letter of acceptance for funding and execution of a Project Agreement with
the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in connection with the McCloud Place NE over
McCloud Run Bridge Replacement project.
0291-02-12, Grant application to the National Endowment for the Arts requesting funding
to assist in the restoration of the south wall Mural within the Cedar Rapids Council Chambers.
0292-02-12, Amendment No. 4 to Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures
with Kelly Demolition, LLC to reflect additional quantities for an amount not to exceed
$111,599.77 (original contract amount was $462,400; total amount with this amendment is
$729,719.51) (FLOOD).
0293-02-12, Amendment No. 6 for Debris Monitoring Services for Various Flood Projects
with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to reflect the additional services for approximately 150 properties for an
amount not to exceed $350,000 (original contract was $476,700.00; total amount with this
amendment is $1,547,787.50) (FLOOD).
0294-02-12, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR
Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $445,679 for Engineering Services for permanent
repairs at the WPC Facility; (original contract amount was $1,132,000; total contract amount
with this amendment is $1,813,968) (FLOOD).
0295-02-12, Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Solum
Lang Architects, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $19,630.50 (in
contingencies) for architectural and engineering professional services in connection with the
Five Seasons Bus Garage and Storage Annex Flood Recovery project (original contract amount
was $196,305; total contract amount with this amendment is $273,775.50) (FLOOD).
Company, Inc. for the May’s Island Parkade project (original contract amount was $724,000;
total contract amount with this amendment is $817,583) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Swore.
0297-02-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $28,114.01 with Nelson Electric
Company for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery and Renovation Bid Package 2 –
Electrical project (original contract amount was $2,714,000; total contract amount with this
amendment is $2,742,114.01) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
0298-02-12, Professional Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $48,054 for design services in connection with the Historical Sanitary
Sewer Repairs – East Side Interceptor Flood Damage Evaluation project (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the 10th Street SE, from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue, Improvements
project. (Mike Dufoe)
Portzen Construction, Inc., Dubuque, IA
$2,140,365.85
*$2,160,148.99
*$2,220,102.21
*$2,432,115.99
$2,539,236.88
*$2,803,684.96
*corrected amount due to math errors in bid
0299-02-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,140,365.85 plus
incentive up to $37,500, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 10th Street
SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE Improvements (estimated cost is $2,851,000).
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Diesel Generator Emissions Standards Compliance
project. (Pat Ball)
Munson Electric, Inc., Hiawatha, IA
Altorfer, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
$356,600
$360,700
insurance of Munson Electric, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Diesel Generator Emissions Standards
Compliance Project (estimated cost is $493,000).
Report on bids for the FY 2012 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Reconstruction Package
#2 project. (Dave Wallace)
Schrader Excavating & Grading Co., Walford, IA
$675,176.50
$731,846.00
$745,125.20
$777,072.10
$848,555.70
$978,803.80
$983,438.50
incentive up to $31,000, bond and insurance of Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. for the FY 2012
Sanitary Sewer Improvements Reconstruction Package #2 project (estimated cost is
$920,000).
Commercial Structures of approximately 100 City-acquired, flood-damaged commercial parcels.
(John Riggs)
Horsley Specialties., Rapid City, SD
ECCO Midwest, Inc., South St. Paul, MN
New Horizons., Kansas City, MO
Active Thermal Concepts., Hiawatha, IA
$621,830.00
$741,500.00
$862,375.00
$1,159,260.00
bond and insurance of Horsley Specialties, Inc. for the Environmental Remediation Services of
Flood Damaged Commercial Structures (estimated cost is $840,000) (FLOOD).
Discussion regarding Item Number 41: John Frew
0303-02-12, Naming Rights Agreement with United States Cellular Corporation, by
which the City’s new Convention Center Complex will be named the “U.S. Cellular Center” and
the City’s Convention Complex Hotel will be named the “Doubletree by Hilton at the U.S.
Cellular Center” for a term of seven years with a first annual payment of $350,000 plus one
three year option for a total of ten years.
Discussion regarding Item Number 42: Adam Lindenlaub
0304-02-12, setting evaluation criteria and directing staff to publish a notice for Requests
for Proposals for the potential disposition of 1115 C Street SW (Riverside Park).
0305-02-12, Agreement for Private Redevelopment with Progression, LC for
construction of a new office building at 600 3rd Avenue SE.
Ordinance No. 010-12, being an Ordinance amending multiple chapters of the Cedar
Rapids Municipal Code pertaining to public health regulations enforced on behalf of the City of
Cedar Rapids by the Linn County Health Department pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 28E, was
presented and read the second time.
Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Swore was absent for this
vote.
Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Swore was absent for this vote.
Ordinance No. 011-12, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property east
th
of 26 Street SW and south of the Union Pacific Railroad from A, Agriculture Zone District to I-1,
Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Lehman, Allsop & Evans LLC and Cedar Rapids &
Iowa City Railway Company (CRANDIC), was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Olson. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,
vote.
Ordinance No. 012-12, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 043-11 to correct
the legal description of property to be included in the Raining Rose Urban Renewal Area, was
vote.
Ordinance No. 013-12, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 079-00 and 01311 to correct the legal descriptions of three sub-areas, Riverside/Oakhill, Mid-town and Coe/Mt.
Vernon, within the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area, was presented and read the
second time.
vote.
City Council adjourned at 7:42 p.m. to meet Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
March 13, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz
and City Attorney Mo Sheronick. Absent, Council member Swore.
A musical presentation was given by the Garnett Place Bell Ringers.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider the Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Budget. One
objection was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.
0306-03-12, adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 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. One objection was
heard. No written comments or objections were filed.
Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, 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 Karr. Ayes, Council members Gulick,
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields and Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. One objection was
heard. No written comments or objections were filed.
Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Ayes, Council members Gulick,
A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid
Waste, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. One objection was heard. No
written comments or objections were filed.
Code, Solid Waste, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was presented and
Council member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 5750 16th Avenue
SW from C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District
as requested by Larry D. Chmelicek. One comment was heard.
No written comments or
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at
5750 16th Avenue SW from C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional
Commercial Zone District as requested by Larry D. Chmelicek, was presented and read the first
time.
Council member Gulick moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that
A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of public ways and grounds in and to
the property described as a 994 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located at the southwesterly
right-of-way line of 4th Street SE and between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue SE as requested by
the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking
Structure project. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
to the property described as a 994 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located at the
southwesterly right-of-way line of 4th Street SE and between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue SE as
requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Convention Complex Parking
Structure project, was presented and read the first time.
Ayes, Council
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields and Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
A public hearing was scheduled 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 southeasterly of 9th Avenue SE and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
(CRANDIC) railroad tracks from the Cedar River to 2nd Street SE in connection with
improvements to electric service to Penford Products Co. from the new River Run Substation.
The public hearing was cancelled at the request of the Cedar Rapids Public Works Department
and will be rescheduled for a later date.
A public hearing was scheduled 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 between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue SE from the Cedar River to
2nd Street SE in connection with improvements to the downtown electric network. The public
hearing was cancelled at the request of the Cedar Rapids Public Works Department and will be
rescheduled for a later date.
A public hearing was held to consider amending the FY2011 Annual Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. One comment was heard. No written
comments or objections were filed.
0307-03-12, amending the FY2011 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program to allow the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) to reallocate
$6,350 budgeted for repainting to be used for use for interior lighting improvements and to allow
the Taylor Area Neighborhood Association (TANA) to reallocate $22,877 budgeted for the Tiger
Cub Club to be used for other eligible public service activities, including the Before School
Program, the Enrichment
Learning
Program,
Community Gardening
Program,
After
School/Evening Enrichment/Life Skills Program, and the SHARE Food Program, all serving
youth and families in the Taylor School area.
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. One comment was heard.
No written comments or objections were filed.
0308-03-12, authorizing 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).
A public hearing was held to consider the plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the 1st Avenue East (Iowa 922) from 21st Street NE to 27th Street NE
Pavement Rehabilitation and Sanitary Sewer Replacement project (estimated cost is
$1,430,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1st Avenue East (Iowa 922) from 21st Street NE to 27th Street NE Pavement Rehabilitation and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement project.
estimated cost for the 74th Street NE from West Park Road to 500’ West of White Ivy Place
Reconstruction Project (estimated cost is $990,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
74th Street NE from West Park Road to 500’ West of White Ivy Place Reconstruction Project.
estimated cost for the Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1 and 3,
Traffic Signal Interconnect Groups 1 and 2 project (estimated cost is $1,384,000). No comments
or objections were heard or filed.
Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1 and 3, Traffic Signal
Interconnect Groups 1 and 2 project.
A public hearing was held to consider the specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures (estimated cost is
Gulick. City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item Number 20 (Motion filing plans,
specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public hearing date for March 27, 2012
and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the FY 2012 Sidewalk Installation and
Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to
receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on April 4, 2012 be amended to
reflect the correct project name. Council member Karr requested that Item Numbers 16a, 16b
and 16c (motions setting public hearing dates for March 27, 2012 to consider an Ordinance
repealing Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code, Building Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu
thereof a new Building Code and the 2012 editions of the International Building and International
Residential Building Codes with modifications; an Ordinance repealing Chapter 36 of the
Municipal Code, Mechanical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Mechanical
Code and the 2012 editions of the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas
Code with modifications; and 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 with modifications) be removed from the
Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,
Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.
Council member Gulick moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council
member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and
a. March 27, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 2001 Stoney Point
Road SW from A, Agricultural Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence
Zone District as requested by Red Rock Developing, LLC;
b. March 27, 2012 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s
Comprehensive Plan from Office and Low Density Residential to Medium Density
Residential, for property at 1230 English Land NE as requested by Real Estate
Equities Development Company and Boyson Park Land Co, LLC;
c. March 27, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1230 English Lane
NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence
Zone District as requested by Real Estate Equities Development Company and
Boyson Park Land Co, LLC;
d. March 27, 2012 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and
grounds in and to the property described as an 89,344 square-foot parcel of
right-of-way located in formerly-existing 11th Street SW between 8th Avenue and
14th Avenue SW as requested by Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company
(CRANDIC);
e. March 27, 2012 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property by sealed bid at the following described locations:
1.
Multiple family residential property located at 1621 10th Street NW;
2.
Commercial condominium unit located at 219 2nd Street SE;
3.
Multiple family residential property located at 713 3rd Street SW;
f. March 27, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property north of 76th Avenue
Drive SW and east of Kirkwood Boulevard SW from O-S, Office/Service Zone
District and A, Agriculture Zone District to PUB, Public Zone District as requested
by the City of Cedar Rapids, Area Ten Community College and Kirkwood
Community College (FLOOD);
g. March 27, 2012 – to consider the disposition of City-owned commercial
properties at 1118 and 1120 2nd Street SE and 208 12th Avenue SE and inviting
competitive proposals for the redevelopment of these properties (FLOOD);
h. March 27, 2012 – to consider granting a change of zone for 54 City owned lots
for the Single Family New Construction Program Round 3 from R-3, Single
Family Residence Zone District; R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District;
RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District; and RMF-2, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone
District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD).
1st Str - 24th Ave - Haven Court SW Water Main Replacement project and authorizing the
Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on
April 11, 2012 (estimated cost is $495,000).
CRWPCF D-1 Clarifier Rehabilitation and DAFT A & B Improvements project and authorizing
the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the
results on April 11, 2012 (estimated cost is $2,350,000).
Cleaning, Repairing, Painting of the Chandler Street Reservoir project and authorizing the
Utilities Director or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on
April 11, 2012 (estimated cost is $500,000).
FY 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project, and authorizing the City
Engineer, or designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on April
4, 2012 (estimated cost is $260,000). CIP/DID #3017012-01
Motion assessing a $1,500 civil penalty for a second violation of State Code regarding
the sale of cigarettes to minors against Casey’s General Store #2790, 588 Boyson Road NE.
a. Cedar Valley Humane Society, 7411 Mt. Vernon Road SE (5-day Beer/Wine
permit for an event at 700 16th St NE on March 22, 2012);
b. Fieldhouse Cedar Rapids, 1140 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
c. Guppy’s on the Go, 1532 Ellis Boulevard NW (changing to Class E Liquor);
d.
e.
f.
g.
Guppy’s on the Go, 235 Edgewood Road NW;
Homeport, 624 Center Point Road NE;
Hy-Vee Gas #7, 3935 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
Mulligan’s Pub, 1060 Old Marion Road NE, Suite A.
0313-03-12, approving the St. Joseph’s Day Parade in Czech Village and New Bohemia
on March 24, 2012 (includes street closures).
0314-03-12, approving the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers’ Market events on June 2,
June 16, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18, September 1 and September 15, 2012 (includes
street closures). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
0315-03-12, approving the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance “Outdoor Movie
Series” on June 30, July 14 and August 11, 2012 (includes street closures). Abstain, Council
member Gulick.
0319-03-12, intent to assess for Solid Waste & Recycling – cleanup costs at 1 property.
0320-03-12, levying assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling – cleanup costs at 6
properties.
0322-03-12, accepting Storm Sewer in West Side Corporate Park Third Addition and
approving two-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Gee Grading & Excavating, Inc. in the
amount of $82,413.
0323-03-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in West Side Corporate
Park Third Addition and approving four-year Maintenance Bond submitted by City Wide
Construction Corporation in the amount of $82,850.
0324-03-12, accepting Parking and Revenue Control System (PARCS), approving
Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $16,073 to Don
Harstad Co., Inc. (original contract amount was $321,460; final contract amount is $321,460).
0325-03-12 accepting the 8th Avenue SE Water Main Replacement from Cedar River
Bridge to 3rd Street SE (Phase I) project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing
issuance of final payment in the amount of $10,839.54 to Gee Grading & Excavating, Inc.
(original contract amount was $206,527.80; final contract amount is $216,790.90).
0326-03-12, accepting the First Avenue East and 18th Street SE Storm Sewer Extension
project and approving Performance Bond of Borst Brothers Construction, Inc. (original contract
amount was $26,682.15; final contract amount is $28,162.12).
0327-03-12, accepting the 16th Avenue and Edgewood Road SW, Northwest Corner
Sidewalk Extension project and approving Performance Bond of Eggleston Concrete
Contractors, Inc. (original contract amount was $7,450; final contract amount is $7,450).
0328-03-12, accepting the Old Oak Drive NE Sanitary Sewer Extension project and
approving Performance Bond of Cedar River International Trucks, Inc., DBA Premier
Excavating, Inc. (original contract amount was $24,893.75; final contract amount is $21,148.56).
0329-03-12, accepting the 1st Street Parkade Demolition project, approving Performance
Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $39,339.56 to D.W. Zinser
Company (original contract amount was $748,450; final contract amount is $786,791.21)
(FLOOD).
0330-03-12, accepting Flood remediation work at City facilities, approving Performance
Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $190,000 to Munters
Corporation - Moisture Control Services, now known as Polygon US Corp. (total contract
amount is $2,331,557.74) (FLOOD).
0331-03-12, approving the Minor Preliminary Plat of Klouda Second Addition for property
in Linn County at the southwest corner of the intersection of Tharp Road and 6th Street SW as
requested by Brain Engineering, Inc. and Roger C. and Char Les Klouda.
0332-03-12, approving the Minor Preliminary Plat of Sisley Grove First Addition to Linn
County southeast of Sisley Grove Road and US 30 as requested by ISCI, L.C.
0333-03-12, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 18th Avenue SW
from West Post Road to ¼ Mile East, Portland Cement Concrete Street, Sidewalk, Sanitary
Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Water Main project.
0334-03-12, establishing the New South Downtown Parkade – 7th Avenue SE Design
Advisory Committee and identifying members to assist in providing design input for the new
parking ramp.
0335-03-12, adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the
payment thereof for the Council Street NE from Dry Creek to 74th Street Improvements project.
0336-03-12, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Williams
Boulevard SW (Iowa 922/US 151 Business) 8th Avenue to 16th Avenue Improvements project.
0337-03-12, amending Resolution No. 0002-01-12 which approved the annexation of
property south of 42nd Street NE on the east side of Emerson Avenue NE (3940 Emerson
Avenue NE) correcting a property owner name from Richard J. Mitchell to Robert J. Mitchell.
0338-03-12, establishing the Utilities Department – Solid Waste Division fee schedule
beginning July 1, 2012 for Fiscal Year 2013 for nuisance abatement and service charges.
0339-03-12, establishing the Utilities Department – Water Division fee schedule
beginning July 1, 2012 for Fiscal Year 2013 for miscellaneous services.
0340-03-12, establishing the Utilities Department – Water Pollution Control rates
beginning July 1, 2012 for Fiscal Year 2013 for wastewater from un-metered water supplies that
are discharged into the City sanitary sewer system.
0341-03-12, establishing Utilities Department – Water Pollution Control rates beginning
July 1, 2012 for Fiscal Year 2013 for wastewater that is hauled directly to the Water Pollution
Control Department for treatment.
0342-03-12, authorizing sponsorship of a Business Financial Assistance application to
the State by ERA-USA for creation of new high quality jobs by locating within an existing office
facility at 240 33rd Avenue SW.
0343-03-12, authorizing a Cedar Rapids Firefighter to attend Disaster Medical Specialist
training in College Station, TX for a total amount of $4,550.
0344-03-12, authorizing the abatement and demolition of four commercial parcels under
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD)
0345-03-12, permitting the registration of five parcels after the program deadline for the
Voluntary Property Acquisition Program funded under the Iowa Economic Development
Authority’s (IEDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD).
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for four properties in connection with the HUD Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD).
0347-03-12, establishing a permanent sanitary sewer easement located at 620 C
Avenue NW in connection with the NW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration
– Phase 1 project (FLOOD).
0348-03-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Parking Access and Revenue Control System
(PARCS) with Baker Group to reflect the additional cost to repair and add conduit in the GTC,
3rd Avenue and 5 Seasons Parkades for an amount not to exceed $24,400 (original contract
amount was $84,800; total amount with this amendment is $109,200).
0349-03-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Residential Water Meters with
Ferguson Waterworks for the Utilities Department for a total annual amount not to exceed
$150,000 (original contract amount was $134,000, renewal contract amount is $150,000).
0350-03-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Mowing Services with Berns
Brothers Mowing Inc. for the Public Works Department for a total annual amount not to exceed
$35,000 (Original contract amount was $25,000; renewal contract amount is $ 35,000).
0351-03-12, Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with AndersonBogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $49,500 for
additional engineering design services in connection with the Flood Management Structure and
Outdoor Amphitheatre project (original contract amount was $670,000; total contract amount
with this amendment is $749,500).
0352-03-12, Change Order No.’s 1, 2 and 3 for a total amount of $37,247.04 with Tricon
Construction Group for the May’s Island Maintenance Package project (original contract amount
was $403,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $440,247.04).
0353-03-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $12,207.65 with Ricklefs Excavating,
Ltd. for the 3rd Avenue East Bridge Water Main Repair from 1st Street SE to Mays Island project
(original contract amount was $97,153; total contract amount with this amendment is
$109,360.65).
0354-03-12, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $12,055 with Modern Piping Inc. for
the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Mechanical Contract project (original contract amount
0355-03-12, Change Order No. 5 deducting the amount of $27,693 with TSF Structures,
Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Primary Steel Bid Package project (original
0357-03-12, purchase of API Heat Exchanger Tube Bundle from API Heat Transfer Inc.
in the amount of $27,477 (sole source).
0358-03-12, 28E Agreement with the Linn County Public Health (LCPH) Department for
services related to the enforcement of certain health-related ordinances.
0359-03-12, 28E Agreement with Linn County for construction of a Portland Cement
Concrete (PCC) overlay in the amount of $303,994.80 in connection with the Wright Brothers
Boulevard SW from Prairie View Lane to Kirkwood Boulevard project and the Kirkwood
Boulevard SW from Wright Brothers Boulevard to south of Hoosier Creek project.
0360-03-12, Agreement with the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railway
Company and the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for construction of railroad
crossing surface improvements at the CRANDIC Railway Company crossing at 10th Street SW –
1200 block.
0361-03-12, Agreement for Right of Way Acquisition Support Services with Stanley
Consultants, Inc. for the Public Works Department, Engineering Division for an amount not to
exceed $235,040.
0362-03-12, Agreement for LiDAR, Aerial Photography and Mapping Services with The
Sanborn Map Company, Inc. for the Information Technology Department for an amount not to
exceed $92,992.
0363-03-12, Agreement for the purchase of D.I. Push on Pipe – Pressure Class 250 and
200 with HD Supply Waterworks for a total annual amount not to exceed $102,000.
0364-03-12, Agreement for Water System Pipe, Hydrants, Valves, Distribution Materials
and Service Materials with Schimberg Co. for a total annual amount not to exceed $950,000.
0365-03-12, Agreement for Water System Distribution Materials with First Supply LLC
for a total annual amount not to exceed $51,000.
0366-03-12, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $11,895 and accepting a Warranty
Deed for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from the First
Evangelical Lutheran Church from land located at 1000 3rd Avenue SE in connection with the
10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Improvements project.
0367-03-12, Warranty Deed from Ross Industrial Park, Inc. for additional right-of-way for
J Avenue NE along the northerly portion of their property at 615 J Avenue NE.
0368-03-12, payment in the amount of $42,630 to Abode Construction, Inc. in
accordance with the Agreement to Participate in Design of 74th Street NE Pavement
Reconstruction in connection with the 74th Street NE from West Park Road to 500’ West of
White Ivy Place Reconstruction project.
0369-03-12, accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $3,293 for the
partial acquisition of a permanent utility easement and a temporary easement for construction
from 2159 Linden Drive SE owned by Robert K. Miell in connection with the Bever-Linden-Blake
SE Area Water Main Replacement project.
0370-03-12, accepting a bid in the amount of $107,700 from Kerry K. Staggs, Sr. and
Wendy K. Staggs and approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 816 E Avenue NW.
0371-03-12, renewal of anti-virus protection for McAfee with CDW Government (original
contract amount was $46,692; renewal contract amount is $51,144).
0372-03-12, funding to Diversity Focus in Fiscal Year 2012 of $40,000.
0373-03-12, Fleet Services purchase of two pick-up trucks from Karl Chevrolet for the
total amount of $45,889.
0374-03-12, Fleet Services purchase of seven tandem axle cab and chassis from
Hawkeye International Trucks in the amount of $692,083.
0375-03-12, Amendment No. 5 to reflect increased demolition debris in the amount of
$116,476.23, accepting project and Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of payment in
the amount of $42,316.30 to Kelly Demolition, LLC for Demolition for Flood Damaged Structures
as an early release of amounts retained on work substantially completed (original contract
amount was $462,460; final contract amount with this amendment is $846,195.74) (FLOOD).
0376-03-12, Amendment No. 4 to Environmental Remediation Services for Flood
Damaged Structure-True North with Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation Company to extend the term
of the Agreement and to reflect additional cost to remediate discovery items for an amount not
to exceed $884,260.87 (original contract amount was $42,916; total amount with this
0377-03-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Barker
Lemar Engineering Consultants specifying an increased amount not to exceed $8,671 for
professional services in connection with the Cedar Rapids Public Library project (original
contract amount was $28,390; total contract amount with this amendment is $37,061) (FLOOD).
0380-03-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for the construction of
single-family dwelling through the Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) for property
at 2205 D Street SW requested by Jim Sattler, Inc. (FLOOD).
at 952 N Street SW requested by V&B Enterprises (FLOOD).
at 719 8th Street SW requested by V&B Enterprises (FLOOD).
0383-03-12, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 816 C Avenue
NW through the Residential Property Disposition program requested by Affordable Housing
Network (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
0384-03-12, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 114 18th Avenue
SW through the Residential Property Disposition program requested by Affordable Housing
Network (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
0385-03-12, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 1640 9th Street
NW through the Residential Property Disposition program requested by Hernandez Family
Homes, LLC (FLOOD).
Council member Karr moved to approve the motion setting a public hearing date for
March 27, 2012 to consider an Ordinance repealing Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code, Building
Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Building Code and the 2012 editions of
the International Building and International Residential Building Codes with modifications;
seconded by Council member Gulick. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,
Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
March 27, 2012 to consider an Ordinance repealing Chapter 36 of the Municipal Code,
Mechanical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Mechanical Code and the
2012 editions of the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas Code with
modifications, seconded by Council member Gulick.
Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,
Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
March 27, 2012 to consider 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 with modifications, seconded by Council member
Gulick. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor
Corbett.
Report on bids for the 2nd Street SE from 8th Avenue to 9th Avenue Roadway
Reconstruction and Utility Improvements project (estimated cost is $980,000). (Rob Davis)
Vieth Construction Corp.
Cedar Falls, IA
Base Bid
Total Bid with Alternate 1
$774,230.61
$782,730.61
Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd.
Anamosa, IA
Base Bid
$832,127.15
$847,427.15
Dave Schmitt Construction
Cedar Rapids, IA
Base Bid
$923,024.60
$935,009.60
Rathje Construction Co.
Marion, IA
Base Bid
$994,659.89
$1,016,589.89
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co.
Dubuque, IA
Base Bid
*$1,063,185.19
$1,082,565.19
*Corrected amount due to math error in bid
Report on bids for the 2012 Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 Caisson & Laterals project.
(Pat Ball)
Layne Christensen Co.
Brechtel RCW, LLC
Columbus, OH
Sparta, OH
$1,614,000
$1,891,500
0386-03-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,614,000, bond and
insurance of Layne Christensen Company for the 2012 Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 Caisson
& Laterals project (estimated cost is $1,900,000).
Report on bids for the WPCF Roughing Filter Dome #3 Replacement and Concrete
Repair project. (Pat Ball)
Tricon General Construction, Inc.
Staab Construction
Wapasha Construction Company
WRH, Inc.
Kleiman Construction
Unzeitig Construction
Dubuque, IA
Marshfield, WI
Winona, MN
Amana, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
$1,713,000
$1,742,000
$1,744,000
$1,834,000
$1,836,000
$1,886,000
insurance of Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the WPCF Roughing Filter Dome #3
Replacement and Concrete Repair Project (estimated cost is $1,896,000).
Report on bids for the C Avenue NE Water Main Replacement – 32nd Street NE to 40th
Street NE project. (Pat Ball)
Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd.
Vieth Construction Corp.
Dave Schmitt Construction
Connolly Construction, Inc.
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co.
Anamosa, IA
Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Peosta, IA
Marion, IA
Dubuque, IA
$418,772.50
$422,474.50
$434,621.81
$504,972.85
$510,474.25
$1,060,326.19
0388-03-12, awarding and approving the contract in the amount of $418,772.50, bond
and insurance of Ricklefs Excavating Ltd., Anamosa, IA for the C Avenue NE Water Main
Replacement – 32nd Street NE to 40th Street NE project (estimated cost is $ 465,000).
Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures for
demolition services for 19 flood-damaged commercial parcels. (John Riggs)
Kelly Demolition
Mt. Vernon, IA
$350,478.50
DW Zinser Company
Walford, IA
$408,612.00
Marion, IA
$420,020.00
Crowder Gulf/Zehendner
Theodore, AL
$548,375.70
Young’s General Contracting
Poplar Bluff, MO
$564,658.90
Anderson Excavating
Council Bluffs, IA
$613,009.70
Omega Demolition
Elgin, IL
$870,918.50
0389-03-12, awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed $350,478.50,
bond and insurance of Kelly Demolition, LLC for the Demolition Services for 19 flood-damaged
commercial parcels (estimated cost is $855,000) (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures for
demolition services for 18 flood-damaged commercial parcels. (John Riggs)
Kelly Demolition
Mt. Vernon, IA
$184,709.50
DW Zinser Company
Walford, IA
$214,178.00
Marion, IA
$224,480.00
Theodore, AL
$291,018.20
Poplar Bluff, MO
$299,999.40
Anderson Excavating
Council Bluffs, IA
$336,852.20
Omega Demolition
Elgin, IL
$485,366.00
Venenga General Contracting
Vinton, IA
non-responsive
bond and insurance of Kelly Demolition, LLC for the Demolition Services for 18 flood damaged
commercial parcels (estimated cost is $320,000) (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Residential Structures for
demolition services for 75 flood-damaged residential parcels. (John Riggs)
Kelly Demolition
BWC Excavating, LC
DW Zinser Company
Omega Demolition
Mt. Vernon, IA
Solon, IA
Walford, IA
Theodore, AL
Poplar Bluff, MO
Elgin, IL
$538,806.25
$568,685.00
$622,745.00
$815,248.00
$926,888.00
$1,174,520.00
bond and insurance of Kelly Demolition, LLC for the Demolition Services for 75 flood damaged
residential parcels (estimated cost is $655,000) (FLOOD).
Ordinance No. 014-12, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property west
of C Avenue NE, south of East Main Street and north of Sheffield Drive NE from R-2, Single
Family Residence Zone District to C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District, R-2,
Single Family Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone and RMF-1, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Butschi
Real Estate Company, was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,
Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
the Zoning Ordinance, updating various sections for clarification, was presented and read the
second time.
the Zoning Ordinance, to update parking requirements, was presented and read the second
time.
City Manager communication was heard.
Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Shey. Ayes,
Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
City Council adjourned at 6:51 p.m. to meet Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Absent, Council member Swore
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 15, 2012; 12:30 p.m.
City Council met in Special Session in City Hall, 3851 River Ridge Drive NE,
North Conference Room.
Present, Mayor Pro-Tempore Vernon, Council members
Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe and Shields. Also present was City Manager Jeff Pomeranz.
Council member Poe moved to approve the beer/liquor/wine application of
Gatherings, 905 3rd Street SE, Suite #1 (transfer of liquor license for an event at 616 A
Avenue NE on March 17, 2012); seconded by Council member Gulick. Ayes, Council
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.
Council member Gulick moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Karr.
Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.
March 27, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
101 1st 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 Dan Hoeger.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon and Council member Karr presented a Proclamation
declaring Parkinson Disease Awareness Month to John Krumbholz.
A presentation regarding the Building Services Division- Overview and Activity Report
was given by Kevin Ciabatti.
Resolutions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon
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 PHA
Administrative Plan, including the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan and the Homeownership
Option Plan. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0392-03-12, approving the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Public
Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan and amendments to the PHA Administrative Plan, including
the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan and the Homeownership Option Plan.
A public hearing was held to consider an Ordinance repealing Chapter 33 of the
Municipal Code, Building Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Building Code
and the 2012 editions of the International Building and International Residential Building Codes
with modifications. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance repealing Chapter 33 of the Municipal
Code, Building Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Building Code and the
2012 editions of the International Building and International Residential Building Codes with
modifications, was presented and read the first time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Karr.
Approved.
Ayes, Council
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.
Municipal Code, Mechanical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Mechanical
Code and the 2012 editions of the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas
Code with modifications. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Code, Mechanical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Mechanical Code and
the 2012 editions of the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas Code
with modifications, was presented and read the first time.
Approved.
Ayes, Council
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 with modifications.
Comments were heard. No written comments or objections were filed.
Code, Housing Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Housing Code and the
2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code with modifications, was presented
and read the first time.
Approved.
Ayes, Council
Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon left the room and Council member Swore acted as
Temporary Chair.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 2001 Stoney
Point Road SW from A, Agricultural Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District
as requested by Red Rock Developing, LLC. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
2001 Stoney Point Road SW from A, Agricultural Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence
Zone District as requested by Red Rock Developing, LLC., was presented and read the first
time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Gulick. Approved. Ayes, Council
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields and Swore. Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon was
absent for this vote.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon returned and chaired the remainder of the meeting.
Comprehensive Plan from Office and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential,
for property at 1230 English Lane NE as requested by Real Estate Equities Development
Company and Boyson Park Land Company, LLC.
Comments were heard.
No written
comments or objections were filed.
0393-03-12, amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from
Office and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, for property at 1230 English
Lane NE requested by Real Estate Equities Development Company and Boyson Park Land
Company, LLC.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 1230 English
Lane NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple-Family Residence Zone
District as requested by Real Estate Equities Development Company and Boyson Park Land
Company, LLC. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1230 English Lane NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple-Family
Residence Zone District as requested by Real Estate Equities Development Company and
Boyson Park Land Company, LLC, was presented and read the first time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe.
Approved.
Ayes, Council
grounds in and to the property described as an 89,344 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located
in formerly-existing 11th Street SW between 8th Avenue and 14th Avenue SW as requested by
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company (CRANDIC). No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
to the property described as an 89,344 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in formerlyexisting 11th Street SW between 8th Avenue and 14th Avenue SW requested by Cedar Rapids
and Iowa City Railway Company (CRANDIC), was presented and read the first time.
Approved.
Ayes, Council
members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Council
A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property by sealed bid and described as a commercial condominium unit located at 219
2nd Avenue SE; a multiple family residential property located at 713 3rd Street SW; and a
multiple family residential property located at 1621 10th Street NW. No comments or objections
were heard or filed.
0394-03-12, continue the disposition of excess City-owned property described as a
multiple family residential property located at 1621 10th Street NW.
commercial condominium unit located at 219 2nd Avenue SE. Abstain, Council member Olson.
multiple family residential property located at 713 3rd Street SW.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property north of 76th Avenue
Drive SW and east of Kirkwood Boulevard SW from O-S, Office/Service Zone District and A,
Agriculture Zone District to PUB, Public Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids,
Area Ten Community College and Kirkwood Community College. No comments or objections
north of 76th Avenue Drive SW and east of Kirkwood Boulevard SW from O-S, Office/Service
Zone District and A, Agriculture Zone District to PUB, Public Zone District as requested by the
City of Cedar Rapids, Area Ten Community College and Kirkwood Community College
(FLOOD), was presented and read the first time.
Approved.
Ayes, Council
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned commercial
properties at 1118 and 1120 2nd Street SE and 208 12th Avenue SE and inviting competitive
proposals for the redevelopment of these properties. No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
0397-03-12, authorizing the disposition of City-owned commercial properties at 1118
and 1120 2nd Street SE and 208 12th Avenue SE and inviting competitive proposals for the
redevelopment of these properties (FLOOD).
A public hearing was held to consider granting a change of zone for 54 City owned lots
for the Single Family New Construction Program Round 3 from R-3, Single Family Residence
Zone District; R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District; RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence
Zone District; and RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional
Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids. No comments
Ordinance No. 017-12, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for 54 City owned
lots for the Single Family New Construction Program Round 3 from R-3, Single Family
Residence Zone District; R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District; RMF-1, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District; and RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to R-TN,
Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District requested by the City of Cedar Rapids
(FLOOD), was presented and read the first time.
Council member Karr moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading; seconded
by Council member Olson. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,
Council member Swore. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,
estimated cost for the 1st St – 24th Ave - Haven Court SW Water Main Replacement (estimated
1st St – 24th Ave - Haven Court SW Water Main Replacement project. Council member Gulick
was absent for this vote.
estimated cost for the CRWPCF D-1 Clarifier Rehabilitation and DAFT A & B Improvements
project (estimated cost is $2,350,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
CRWPCF D-1 Clarifier Rehabilitation and DAFT A & B Improvements project. Council member
Gulick was absent for this vote.
estimated cost for the Cleaning, Repairing and Painting 4.0 MMG Steel Ground Storage
Reservoir - Chandler Street Reservoir project (estimated cost is $500,000). No comments or
Cleaning, Repairing and Painting 4.0 MMG Steel Ground Storage Reservoir - Chandler Street
Reservoir project. Council member Gulick was absent for this vote.
estimated cost for the FY 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project
FY 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project.
Council member Poe moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member Karr.
City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item Number 36 (Report on bids for the 74th Street NE
from West Park Road to 500’ West of White Ivy Place Reconstruction Project) be amended to
correct the estimated project cost amount. Council member Swore requested that Item Number
35d (Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Food Concession Products for the Parks &
Recreation Department with Myers-Cox Company for a total annual amount not to exceed
$125,000) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda.
Ayes,
Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore
Vernon. Motion carried as amended.
member Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and
Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Motion carried.
a. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $28,260,000
General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose);
b. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $12,000,000
Taxable General Obligation Bonds (US Cellular Center Project) (Essential
Corporate Purpose – Flood);
c. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $1,000,000
General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose);
d. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $1,000,000
e. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $100,000
f. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $9,000,000
Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal)
(US Cellular Center Project);
g. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $4,300,000
(Event Center Parking Ramp);
h. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $12,575,000
(Hotel Project);
i. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $12,650,000
(PCI Project);
j. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $3,115,000
(Amphitheater, Parking, New City Hall);
k. April 10, 2012 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $6,000,000
Water Revenue Bonds;
l. April 10, 2012 – to consider the vacation of public ways and grounds in and to the
property described as a 4,872 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in
formerly existing 14th Avenue SW easterly of and adjacent to 12th Avenue SW as
requested by the City of Cedar Rapids;
m. April 10, 2012 – 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 between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue SE from the
Cedar River to 2nd Street SE in connection with improvements to the downtown
electric network;
n. April 10, 2012 – to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement
new River Run Substation;
o. April 10, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic
Regulations, by adding a definition for a school zone in section 61.001,
establishing speed restrictions on various streets in section 61.029, and amending
verbiage in section 61.066;
p. April 10, 2012 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned residential
property at 1317 J Street SW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition
Program (FLOOD);
q. April 10, 2012 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned residential
property at 404 G Avenue NW, 405 G Avenue NW, and 437 G Avenue NW
acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program (FLOOD).
hearing date for April 10, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
Manhattan Pavilion – Ellis Park project and authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 18, 2012
(estimated cost is $75,000).
Mohawk Park Water Service project and authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 18, 2012
Motion assessing $300 civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of
cigarettes to minors against the following permit holders:
a. Puff N Stuff 2, 1545 1st Avenue SE;
b. Things N Things, 621 Center Point Road NE.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 2020 Edgewood Road SW;
Ellis Golf Course, 1401 Zika Avenue NW;
Ellis Softball Complex, 2000 Ellis Blvd NW (new-seasonal 8 month permit);
F13, 1736 16th Avenue SW (new-formerly Stashed);
Fat Wally’s, 429 2nd Avenue SE;
Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th Street SW;
Hawkeye Downs Sinclair, 4713 6th Street SW;
Hazzard County Saloon, 329 2nd Avenue SE;
HuHot Mongolian Grill, 4444 1st Avenue NE, Suite #560;
Hy-Vee Drugstore #1, 1520 6th Street SW;
Hy-Vee Drugstore #2, 1440 32nd Street NE;
Jersey’s Pub & Grub, 5761 C Street SW;
Jones Golf Course, 2901 Fruitland Boulevard SW;
Metro Buffet II, 2745 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
Roscoe’s Pizza, 212 Edgewood Road NW;
Shawn Ryan Irish Pub, 715 2nd Avenue SE;
Tait Cummins Sports Complex, 3000 J Street SW (new-season 8 month permit);
Twin Pine Golf Course, 3800 42nd Street NE;
Wright Brothers Sports Complex, 8701 Welty Lane SW (new-seasonal 8 month
permit/formerly Kirkwood Softball Complex).
0403-03-12, approving payment of payroll.
0404-03-12, extending a vote of thanks to Rick Fangman for serving on the Visual Arts
Commission.
0405-03-12, approving the special event application for the Benz Beerfest at 501 7th
Avenue SE on May 12, 2012.
at 29 properties.
0407-03-12, levy assessment for Utilities – Water Division delinquent municipal utility
0409-03-12, approving the Final Plat of Volesky Farmstead Addition, located on the
north side of Walford Road SW, east of 18th Street SW.
0410-03-12, approving the Final Plat of Cawiezell First Addition, located at 8700 Angle
Road SW.
eminent domain proceedings) for the partial acquisition of a permanent utility easement and a
temporary easement for construction from 2159 Linden Drive SE, owned by Robert K. Miell, in
connection with the Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area Water Main Replacement project.
0412-03-12, authorizing temporary encroachment for construction of two underground
electric lines by Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) on City-owned land located between
11th Avenue and 12th Avenue SE from the Cedar River to 2nd Street SE, and located
southeasterly of 9th Avenue SE and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) railroad tracks
from the Cedar River to 2nd Street SE, as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company.
0413-03-12, authorizing removal of existing parking meters, numbers 5324 and 5325, to
be replaced with a 10-minute loading zone, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on the east side of 5th Street
SE in the 300 block.
0414-03-12, requesting approval to donate seven older Police Department Trek bicycles
to Public Works, Kennedy Senior High School and Metro High School, for an estimated value of
$3,500.
0415-03-12, authorizing an application for $138,000 to renew HUD Grant Funding for
two Housing and Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Coordinators salaries/benefits.
0416-03-12, amending Resolution No. 0583-03-03 to establish an Urban Agriculture
permit fee in the amount of $175.
and the Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for two properties in
0418-03-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Citywide 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).
0419-03-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Uniform Apparel for the Police
Department with Carpenter Uniform Co. for a total annual amount not to exceed $136,000
0420-03-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Temporary Employment
Services for the Human Resources Department with Express Employment Professionals for a
total annual amount not to exceed $50,000 (original contract amount was $50,000; renewal
contract amount is $50,000).
0421-03-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Information Technology Agreement for
Professional IT Services with McGladrey for a total annual amount not to exceed $100,000
0422-03-12, Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $6,819.64 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 $2,390,367.68).
0423-03-12, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $60,676.25 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 $2,328,002.53).
0424-03-12, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $142,761 with Modern Piping, Inc. for
was $10,917,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $11,046,182). Abstain, Council
member Swore.
Company, Inc. for the Northland Avenue NE Reconstruction and Sidewalk Extensions from 600’
North of Collins Road to Blairs Ferry Road project (original contract amount was $763,285.68;
0426-03-12, debt collection services contract for City delinquent accounts receivable
with Harris & Harris, Ltd. / Arnold Scott Harris, P.C. for an initial term of 3 years at a commission
rate of 19% and debt litigation services at a commission rate of 35% for an estimated amount of
$500,000.
0427-03-12, Agreement for Electric Cable Installation with ESCO Electric for the Utilities
Department-Water Division for an amount not to exceed $58,125.
0428-03-12, agreement for the purchase and installation of Exterior Signage for City Hall
with MediaQuest Sign Company, LLC for a total amount of $63,540.
0429-03-12, agreement for Generator Maintenance and Repair Services with Altorfer,
Inc. for the Utilities Department for a six year contract for an amount not to exceed $252,132 for
maintenance services and an annual estimated amount of $50,000 for repair services and parts.
0430-03-12, agreement for Generator Maintenance and Repair Services with Cummins
Central Power, LLC for The Eastern Iowa Airport and the Police Department for a six year
contract amount not to exceed $57,910.94 for maintenance services and an annual estimated
amount of $20,000 for repair services and parts.
0431-03-12, agreement for the purchase of Turnout Gear for the Fire Department with
Sandry Fire Supply LLC for a total annual amount not to exceed $90,000.
0432-03-12, agreement for replacement of Liebert Condensing Units with Ace
Refrigeration, Inc. at the Police Department for an amount not to exceed $27,343.
0433-03-12, allocation of $60,000 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 on July 26-27, 2012.
insurance of Vieth Construction Corporation for the CEMAR Trail from 20th Street NE to 29th
Street NE Drainage & Landscape Improvements project (estimated cost is $55,600).
0435-03-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $44,240.50 plus incentive
up to $900, bond and insurance of Connolly Construction, Inc. for the 2012 Miscellaneous
Storm Sewer Extensions project (estimated cost is $59,000).
insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Highway 30 to 33rd Avenue SW (West of
Banar Drive), Sanitary Sewer Extension project (estimated cost is $62,000).
0437-03-12, Public Works Department purchase of traffic marking paint to be used for
roadway markings from Vogel Paint & Wax Co., Inc. for an amount not to exceed $65,300.
0438-03-12, Professional Services Agreement with Ryan Companies US, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $556,650 for construction management services in connection with the
South Downtown Parkade – 7th Avenue SE project.
0439-03-12, accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $20 for the
partial acquisition of a permanent drainage and access easement and a temporary grading
easement for construction from vacant land located east of 18th Street SW, between 2321 18th
Street SW and 2329 18th Street SW, owned by Carmen E. Gonzalez and Mary M. Hernandez in
connection with the 18th Street SW Culvert Replacement project.
0440-03-12, purchase order in the amount of $29,795.46 to Mid Iowa Tools, Inc. for
stock parts for the Gardner Denver High Pressure Pump at WPCF (sole source).
0441-03-12, purchase order in the amount of $28,401.62 to Water Research Foundation
(WRF) for the Water Division’s 2012 Annual Membership Subscription Fee.
0442-03-12, amending Resolution No. 0071-01-12 which authorized the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$31,182 for the Veterans Memorial Building Phase II project, to correctly reflect the approved
contract amount is an amount not to exceed $26,182 (FLOOD).
0443-03-12, amending Resolution No. 0224-02-12, which authorized the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$117,517 for the Prairie Valley Transmission Main Relocation for the NE Flood Wall project, to
correctly reflect that the approved contract is an amount not to exceed $170,517 (FLOOD).
0444-03-12, Addendum No. 3 to the Agreement for Administrative Services for the
Expanded Jumpstart Business Recovery Programs and Steam Conversion Programs with
ProSource Technologies, Inc. providing for distribution of an additional $10,000,000 (original
amount of the contract with this Addendum is $34,640,000; total contract amount with
amendments is $47,300,753) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
0445-03-12, Amendment No. 4 and Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services
Agreement with ProSource Technologies, Inc. to allow ProSource to administer Local Option
Sales Tax (LOST)-funded gap financing for the Jumpstart Housing Program for an amount not
to exceed $500,000 inclusive of administrative costs, service delivery, pass through payments
to applicants, and additional State Jumpstart funding to complete projects for an amount not to
exceed $317,000 inclusive of administrative costs, service delivery, and pass through payments
to applicants (total contract not to exceed $44,424,218) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Olson.
0446-03-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,000 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 $22,020) (FLOOD).
0447-03-12, agreement with CenturyLink for the relocation of utilities in connection with
the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project (FLOOD).
a single-family dwelling through the Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) for
property at 547 10th Street SW for Cedar Ridge Homes (FLOOD).
property at 1668 9th Street NW for Jim Sattler, Inc. (FLOOD).
property at 1670 9th Street NW for Jim Sattler, Inc. (FLOOD).
0451-03-12, Corrective Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 715
9th Avenue SW for Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Gulick.
0452-03-12, Corrective Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 926 G
Avenue NW for Affordable Housing Network (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
0453-03-12, Corrective Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 1220 L
Street SW for Affordable Housing Network (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
0454-03-12, Local Match Agreement with the State of Iowa for funding application for the
Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Return Sewer Pump Station project
(FLOOD).
0455-03-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $782,730.61, plus
incentive up to $38,600, bond and insurance of Vieth Construction Corporation for the 2nd Street
SE from 8th Avenue to 9th Avenue Roadway Reconstruction and Utility Improvements project
0456-03-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Food Concession Products for
the Parks & Recreation Department with Myers-Cox Company for a total annual amount not to
exceed $125,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is
$125,000).
Report on bids for the 74th Street NE from West Park Road to 500’ West of White Ivy
Place Reconstruction Project (estimated cost is $990,000). (Doug Wilson)
Horsfield Construction, Inc., Epworth, IA
$828,450.19
$878,149.05
$893,401.50
$898,193.70
$905,333.50
$959,206.55
$996,976.30
Report on bids for the Joint Communications Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1
and 3, Traffic Signal Interconnect – Groups 1 and 2 project (estimated cost is
$1,384,000). (Doug Wilson)
Price Industrial Electric, Inc., Hiawatha, IA
Lan-Tel Communications, Independence, MO
$1,143,668.00
$1,455,637.15
0457-03-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,143,668 plus incentive
up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications
Network Splicing and Testing – Groups 1 and 3, Traffic Signal Interconnect – Groups 1 and 2
project (estimated cost is $1,384,000). Council member Poe was absent for this vote.
Report on bids for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Gordon and Ford Avenues
NW project. (Pat Ball)
Pirc-Tobin Construction Inc., Alburnett, IA
Connolly Construction, Inc., Peosta, IA*
Ricklefs Excavating LTD, Anamosa, IA
Gee Grading, Cedar Rapids, IA
$ 473,102.90
$ 474,298.00
$ 482,028.00
$ 517,853.50
$ 522,650.10
$ 523,227.50
$ 588,297.90
$ 600,398.65
*corrected amount due to irregularity or math error in bid
insurance of Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of
Gordon and Ford Avenues NW project (estimated cost is $ 560,000). Council member Poe was
absent for this vote.
Report on bids for the Northwest Quadrant Water Main Replacements Waveland Drive
NW & Hillside Drive NW project. (Pat Ball)
Gee Grading, Cedar Rapids, IA
$ 459,033.50
$ 514,214.86
$ 529,086.20
$ 560,513.71
$ 610,370.90
insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the Northwest Quadrant Water Main Replacements
Waveland Drive NW & Hillside Drive NW project (estimated cost is $550,000). Council member
Poe was absent for this vote.
Report on bids for the RACM Demolition Services for Two Flood Damaged Commercial
Structures for demolition services. (John Riggs)
Kelly Demolition, LLC Co., Mt. Vernon, IA
DW Zinser Company, Walford, IA
$232,004.00
$246,085.00
bond and insurance of Kelly Demolition, LLC for the RACM Demolition Services for Two Flood
Damaged Commercial Structures (estimated cost is $315,000) (FLOOD). Council member Poe
was absent for this vote.
0461-03-12, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Intermec
Technologies Corporation for construction of a new office building at 601 3rd Street SE. Abstain,
Council member Olson.
Discussion regarding Item Number 42: Sven Leff
0462-03-12, approving the selection of the J Avenue NW site recommended by the NW
Recreation Center Site Selection Task Force as the location to rebuild the former Time Check
Recreation Center (FLOOD).
Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was presented and read
the second time.
Council member Gulick moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.
member Olson. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,
Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.
Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was presented
and read the second time.
Council member Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
member Olson. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,
Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.
Solid Waste, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates, was presented and read
the second time.
member Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore
and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.
5750 16th Avenue SW from C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional
Commercial Zone District as requested by Larry D. Chmelicek, was presented and read the
second time.
member Karr. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore
the property described as a 994 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located at the southwesterly
right-of-way line of 4th Street SE and between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue SE as requested by
the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking
Structure project, was presented and read the second time.
member Karr. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore
0463-03-12, establishing a Utility Easement over a portion of Plat of Survey 1752 Parcel
A as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Convention Complex Parking
Structure project.
City Manager communication was heard.
Council member Swore moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Poe. Ayes,
Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore
Vernon.
City Council adjourned at 7:18 p.m. to meet Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Absent, Mayor Corbett
Abstain, Council member Olson
April 10, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
The invocation was given by Council member Vernon.
A presentation regarding the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency Update
was given by Joe Horaney.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider the authorization of the issuance of not to exceed
$28,260,000 General Obligation Bonds (ECP). One objection was heard. Written objections
were filed.
0464-04-12, instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to
exceed $28,260,000 General Obligation Bonds (ECP).
$12,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (ECP - FLOOD). One objection was heard. Written
exceed $12,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (ECP – FLOOD).
$1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (GCP). One objection was heard. Written objections
were filed.
exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (GCP).
$1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (GCP). One objection was heard. Written objections
were filed.
exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (GCP).
$100,000 General Obligation Bonds (GCP). One objection was heard. Written objections were
filed.
exceed $100,000 General Obligation Bonds (GCP).
$9,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (U.S. Cellular Center Project). One objection
was heard. Written objections were filed.
exceed $9,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (U.S. Cellular Center Project).
$4,300,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Parking Ramp Project). One objection was
heard. Written objections were filed.
exceed $4,300,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Parking Ramp Project).
$12,575,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Downtown Hotel Project). One objection was
heard. Written objections were filed.
exceed $12,575,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Downtown Hotel Project).
$12,650,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Consolidated Central UR PCI Project). One
objection was heard. Written objections were filed.
exceed $12,650,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Consolidated Central UR PCI Project).
$3,115,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Amphitheater, Parking & New City Hall Project).
One objection was heard. Written objections were filed.
exceed $3,115,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Amphitheater, Parking & New City Hall
Project).
$6,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds. One objection was heard. No written comments or
exceed $6,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds.
the property described as a 4,872 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in formerly existing
14th Avenue SW easterly of and adjacent to 12th Avenue SW as requested by the City of Cedar
Rapids. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
to the property described as a 4,872 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in formerly
existing 14th Avenue SW easterly of and adjacent to 12th Avenue SW as requested by the City of
Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the first time.
considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Approved. Ayes,
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 between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue SE from the Cedar River to
2nd Street SE in connection with improvements to the downtown electric network. No comments
0475-04-12, execution of an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement with
Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Iowa corporation, for property located on Cityowned land between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue SE from the Cedar River to 2nd Street SE in
connection with improvements to the downtown electric network.
A public hearing was scheduled to consider the 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 southeasterly of 9th Avenue SE and the Cedar Rapids
and Iowa City (CRANDIC) railroad tracks from the Cedar River to 2nd Street SE in connection
with improvements to electric service to Penford Products Co. from the new River Run
Substation. The public hearing was cancelled at the request of the Cedar Rapids Public Works
Department and will be rescheduled for a later date.
Traffic Regulations, by adding a definition for a school zone in section 61.001, establishing
speed restrictions on various streets in section 61.029, and amending verbiage in section
61.066. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Code, Traffic Regulations, by adding a definition for a school zone in section 61.001,
establishing speed restrictions on various streets in section 61.029, and amending verbiage in
section 61.066, was presented and read the first time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved. Ayes, Council
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned residential
property at 1317 J Street SW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition Program. No
0476-04-12, authorizing the disposition of excess City-owned residential property at
1317 J Street SW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD).
A public hearing was scheduled to consider the disposition of excess City-owned
residential property at 404 G Avenue NW, 405 G Avenue NW, and 437 G Avenue NW acquired
through the Voluntary Property Acquisition Program.
The public hearing was cancelled at the
request of the Community Development Department and will be rescheduled for a later date.
contract and estimated cost for the Manhattan Pavilion – Ellis Park project (estimated cost is
Manhattan Pavilion – Ellis Park project (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the Mohawk Park Water Service project (estimated cost is
Mohawk Park Water Service project (FLOOD).
Council member Karr moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member
Olson. Council member Shey requested that Item Number 44ff (Local Match Agreement with
the State of Iowa for the funding application for the Cedar Rapids WPCF Interceptor Sewer
Gate & Sewer Modifications project) 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.
member Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
a. April 24, 2012 – to consider the FY13 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to
the Iowa Department of Transportation.
b. April 24, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property west of Edgewood
Road SW and south of CRANDIC Railroad from A, Agriculture Zone District to I-2,
General Industrial Zone District requested by Elmer F. Cech, Testementary Trust,
Sharon K. Hahn, Marilyn L. Cech, Revocable Trust, Ronnie E. Cech, Staskal
Farms, LLC, Debra L. Volesky and Connie S. Wildfield.
c. April 24, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property east of Edgewood
Road SW, west of 26th Street SW and south of 60th Avenue SW from A,
Agriculture Zone District to I-2, General Industrial Zone District requested by
Elmer F. Cech, Testamentary Trust, Sharon K. Hahn, Marilyn L. Cech, Revocable
Trust, Ronnie E. Cech, Staskal Farms, LLC, Debra L. Volesky and Connie S.
Wildfield.
d. April 24, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property between 11th Avenue
SE and 12th Avenue SE north of 3rd Street SE from I-2, General Industrial Zone
District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone Districts requested by Cedar Rapids
City Market, Inc. and the City of Cedar Rapids.
e. April 24, 2012 – to consider adoption of the FY12 Annual Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME
Investment Partnership Program.
f. April 24, 2012 – to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement
new River Run Substation.
g. April 24, 2012 – to consider the disposition of four City-owned commercial
properties at 222 3rd Avenue SW, 615 K Avenue NW, 121 3rd Street SW, and 800
G Avenue NW and inviting competitive proposals for the redevelopment of these
properties (FLOOD).
h. April 24, 2012 – to consider the vacation and disposition of 927 3rd Street SW and
1014 2nd Street SW and to convey the same to Linn County (FLOOD).
i. April 24, 2012 – to consider the disposition of excess City-owned residential
property at 404 G Avenue NW, 405 G Avenue NW, and 437 G Avenue NW
acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program (FLOOD).
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp (and Skywalk) project, and authorizing the
City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on May
2, 2012 (parking ramp estimated cost is $10,500,000; skywalk estimated cost is $1,000,000).
for April 24, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Environmental
Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Structures and authorizing the Purchasing Manager,
or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 25, 2012
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Blue Toad, 86 16th Avenue SW (new ownership);
Capone’s, 1201 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on April 19, 2012);
Hacienda Las Glorias, 715 1st Avenue SW;
Hacienda Las Glorias II, 4317 Center Point Road NE;
Hometown Inn & Suites, 3315 Southgate Court SE;
Hy-Vee #7 Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Road NE;
Kum & Go #517, 3132 1st Avenue NE (new-formerly Discount Liquor);
Regis Middle School, 735 Prairie Drive NE (5-day license for an event on April 13,
2012);
R.G. Books, 3611 1st Avenue SE;
Walgreen’s #12393, 5750 C Avenue NE (changing to Class E Liquor).
0482-04-12, approving the special event application for the Murals and More The Cedar
Rapids Mural Trail event at 3rd Street SE between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue SE on May 19,
2012.
at 28 properties.
0485-04-12, accepting the C Avenue NE, Blairs Ferry Road to East Robins Road Traffic
Signals project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the
amount of $5,809.44 to Price Industrial Electric (original contract amount was $198,444.20; final
contract amount is $193,648.04).
0486-04-12, accepting the 16th Avenue SW from Stoney Point Road to West Post Road
Pavement Rehabilitation and Traffic Signals project, approving Performance Bond and
authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $101,423.54 to L.L. Pelling Company
(original contract amount was $1,945,443.43; final contract amount is $2,028,470.81).
0487-04-12, accepting the Kirkwood Boulevard SW from Kirkwood Court SW to Highway
30/151 and Miller Avenue SW Re-Alignment, Phase II project, approving Performance Bond
and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $123,258.05 to Pirc-Tobin
Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $2,361,783.45; final contract amount is
$2,465,161.06).
0488-04-12, accepting the CEMAR Trail – Phase 2, 20th Street NE to 29th Street NE
HMA Trail project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in
the amount of $8,077.33 to Rathje Construction Company (original contract amount was
$268,905.20; final contract amount is $269,244.48).
0489-04-12, accepting the Eastside Traffic Signal System Upgrading Project on Blairs
Ferry Road NE from Center Point Road to C Avenue and 1st Avenue from 27th Street NE to 40th
Street NE project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in
the amount of $11,286.86 to Price Industrial Electric (original contract amount was $367,748;
final contract amount is $376,228.56).
0490-04-12, accepting the Edgewood Road SW, from CRANDIC Railroad to Prairie
Creek, Grading, Utilities, and Paving project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing
issuance of final payment in the amount of $30,000 to C.J. Moyna & Sons, Inc. (original contract
amount was $1,717,640.96; final contract amount is $1,777,273.57).
0491-04-12, revising Resolution No. 0334-03-12, to correct the name of the committee
to the New South Downtown Parkade – 7th Avenue Design Advisory Committee.
0492-04-12, rescinding Resolution No. 0666-05-06 which established No Parking
Anytime on the east side of 4th Street SW from 58th Avenue south for a distance of 450 feet, and
establishing No Parking Anytime on the east side of 4th Street SW from 58th Avenue south
through the 5900 block.
0493-04-12, rescinding Resolution No. 1414-8-86 which established a “loading zone
7:00 am – 6:00 pm” on the south side of 2nd Avenue SE from a point 30 feet east of 3rd Street
extending easterly for a distance of 25 feet and establishing a new metered parking stall to
replace the former loading zone.
0494-04-12, rescinding Resolution No. 0263-02-12 including dedication of Cedar Bluff
Drive NW and approving the Final Plat of Ellis Park Church of God First Addition with the
corrected street name of River Bluff Drive NW for property located at 2260 Edgewood Road
NW.
0495-04-12, amending Resolution No. 0336-03-12 accepting work and fixing amount to
be assessed and adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the
payment thereof for the Williams Boulevard SW (Iowa 922/US 151Business): 8th Avenue to 16th
Avenue Improvements Project.
0496-04-12, amending Resolution No. 0333-03-12 accepting work and fixing amount to
be assessed and adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the
payment thereof for the 18th Avenue SW from West Post Road to 1/4 Mile East Improvements
project.
0497-04-12, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the East Post Road
over Indian Creek Bridge Replacement project.
0498-04-12, approving the depository limit for City State Bank.
0499-04-12, authorizing two Cedar Rapids Firefighters to attend Advanced Structural
Collapse 3 training in College Station, TX for a total amount of $7,600.
0500-04-12, authorizing two Cedar Rapids Firefighters to attend Advanced Structural
Collapse 4 training in College Station, TX for a total amount of $7,600.
0501-04-12, authorizing the location and the artists scope for the Convention Center
Phase Two for public art not to exceed $35,000 within the total public art budget of $174,339.
0502-04-12, establishing program deadlines for the Steam Conversion and Operational
Assistance Program (FLOOD).
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for one property in connection with the HUD Community
0504-04-12, authorizing the abatement and demolition of four commercial parcels under
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD).
0505-04-12, permitting the registration of five parcels after the program deadline for the
Authority’s (IEDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD).
0506-04-12, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Quarry Products with Crawford
Quarry Company for the Public Works Department for an estimated annual amount of $65,000
(original contract amount was $350,000 for all suppliers; renewal contract amount is $65,000 for
Crawford Quarry Company only).
0507-04-12, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Concrete Products with Metro
Ready Mix, L.C. for the Public Works Department for an estimated annual amount of $285,000
(original contract amount was $350,000 for all suppliers; renewal contract amount is $285,000
for Metro Ready Mix, L.C. only).
0508-04-12, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Concrete Products with Croell
Redi-Mix for the Public Works Department for an estimated annual amount of $50,000 (original
contract amount was $350,000 for all suppliers; renewal contract amount is $50,000 for Croell
Redi-Mix only).
0509-04-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Flexible Crack and Joint Sealant
Material with Logan Contractors Supply, Inc. for the Public Works Department for an estimated
annual amount of $60,000 (original contract amount was $50,000; renewal contract amount is
$60,000).
0510-04-12, Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $7,120 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for
additional design services not included in the original scope of services for the J Avenue
Chlorine System Improvements project (original contract amount was $91,300; total contract
0511-04-12, Amendment No. 3 to the Financial Assistance Award between the City of
Cedar Rapids and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Cedar Rapids
Convention Complex.
0513-04-12, Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $111,675.79 with Horsfield
Construction Inc. for the 60th Avenue SW from Edgewood Road SW to 6th Street SW,
Improvements – Phase 2 project (original contract amount was $4,177,999.65; total contract
amount with this amendment is $4,374,869.06).
0514-04-12, accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $298,830 for
the partial acquisition of right of way and a temporary grading easement for construction, which
includes compensation to re-establish two advertising signs from 1002 4th Avenue SE, owned
by CPC Properties, L.C. in connection with the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue
0515-04-12, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $815 and accepting an Easement for
Drainage and Access and a temporary grading easement for construction from Daniel Spalding
and Jeri Spalding from land located at 1801 Wilson Avenue SW in connection with the 18th
Street SW Culvert Replacement project.
0516-04-12, Warranty Deed from Salem United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids for
additional right of way at the westerly end of Rapids Ridge Road NE as platted in Rapids Ridge
Estates Third Addition.
0517-04-12, (2) Warranty Deeds for property purchased by the Cedar Rapids Airport
Commission consisting of 1005 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW, owned by Jason M. Knapp and
1009 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW, owned by the Estate of Robert G. Zach.
0518-04-12, partial payment of retainage in the amount of $5,412.35 to Tricon
Construction Group for the May’s Island Maintenance Package project (total contract amount is
$440,247.04).
0519-04-12, Agreement for Asphalt Products with L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the
Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $650,000.
0520-04-12, Agreement for Road Oil Products with Flint Hills Resources, LP for the
Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $150,000.
0521-04-12, Agreement for Road Oil Products with Bituminous Materials & Supply, L.P.
for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $150,000.
0522-04-12, Fire Department purchase of a 2004 Freightliner Model M2 truck from
Correct Truck & Trailer for a total purchase price of $34,900.
0523-04-12, Total Acquisition Purchase Agreement in the amount of $46,785.72 with
RIMROCK, LLC for real property located at 1517 2nd Avenue SE.
0524-04-12, Development Agreement with Intermec Technologies Corporation for
construction of a new office building at 601 3rd Street SE. Abstain, Council member Olson.
0525-04-12, contribution in an amount of $100,000 in FY 2012 to the Entrepreneurial
Development Center (EDC).
0526-04-12, Amendment No. 1 to Review Services for Phase II Environmental Site
Assessment (ESA) Reports with ProSource Technologies, Inc. to extend the term of the
Agreement through December 31, 2012 and to reflect an additional 15 reviews for an amount
not to exceed $6,000 (original contract amount was $32,000; total amount with this amendment
is $38,000) (FLOOD).
0527-04-12, Amendment No. 2 to reflect confirmed lead based painted concrete in the
amount of $18,075.20 and Amendment No. 3 to extend the term of the agreement through April
30, 2012 and to reflect the removal of approximately 180 cubic yards of compost material at $15
per cubic yard and replace with clean black fill dirt at $15 per cubic yard to D.W. Zinser
Company for Demolition for Flood Damaged Structures – Brosh Chapel (original contract
amount was $15,000; total amount with this amendment is $38,475.20) (FLOOD).
with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to extend the term of the contract through December 31, 2012 and to
reflect an increase in the scope of work for an amount not to exceed $56,000 (original contract
amount was $71,400; total amount with this amendment is $127,400) (FLOOD).
0529-04-12, Amendment No. 1 to Environmental Remediation Services of Flood
Damaged Structures with ECCO Midwest, Inc. to increase estimated quantities for an amount
not to exceed $220,000 (original contract amount was $229,649; total amount with this
0530-04-12, Amendment No. 4 to the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Rental
Rehabilitation Administrative Plan to add flexibility to the retention period and depreciation
schedule requirements and set internal program deadlines (FLOOD).
0531-04-12, amending Resolution No. 1236-09-11 to reflect the correct coding for each
project and to reflect the correct term of the initial Agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. (FLOOD).
0532-04-12, Amendment No. 14 to the Grant Agreement with the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA) for the Expanded Business Recovery Programs providing for an
additional $6,000,000 (original grant award was $7,500,000; total grant award with this
amendment is $66,000,000) (FLOOD).
0533-04-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Private Redevelopment with Green
Development 12th Avenue, LLC for the redevelopment of City-owned commercial property in
the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area for property at 629 12th Avenue SE (FLOOD).
ProSource Technologies, Inc. to include administrative services of the Jumpstart Business 1
programs (FLOOD).
ProSource Technologies, Inc. to include an additional $6,000,000 in Business Assistance
Programs (total grant award with this amendment is $53,300,753) (FLOOD).
0536-04-12, Agreement for Archaeological Services for the Engineering Division with
Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc. for a total annual amount not to exceed $50,000 (FLOOD).
0537-04-12, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property located at 418 B
Avenue NW to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. through the Residential Property Disposition
Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
Agency (FEMA), Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (IHSEMD),
and State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) regarding the demolition of Link-Belt Speeder
Corporation Building, now known as the Cedar Rapids Public Works Building (FLOOD).
0539-04-12, Local Match Agreement with the State of Iowa for the funding application for
the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Interceptor Sewer Gate & Sewer
Modifications project (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the 1st Avenue East (Iowa 922) from 21st Street NE to 27th Street NE
Pavement Rehabilitation and Sanitary Sewer Replacement project. (Rob Davis)
LL Pelling Company, Inc., North Liberty, IA
$1,328,619.50
incentive up to $33,000, bond and insurance of 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 (estimated cost is $1,430,000).
Report on bids for the FY 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1
project. (Rob Davis)
BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA
Curtis Contracting Corp., Ely, IA
Anne Duffield Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
$185,177.50
$244,027.50
*$255,785.00
$344,460.50
*multiplication errors in bid
incentive up to $4,000, bond and insurance of BWC Excavating, LC for the FY 2012 Sidewalk
Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project (estimated cost is $260,000). Abstain,
Council member Gulick.
Discussing regarding Item Number 47: Rob Davis
A discussion was held in regard to various alternatives, including the proposal to reject all
bids, in connection with bids received on March 21, 2012 for the 74th Street NE from West Park
Road to 500’ West of White Ivy Place Reconstruction Project (estimated cost is $990,000).
incentive up to $24,200, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the 74th Street NE
from West Park Road to 500’ West of White Ivy Place Reconstruction Project (estimated cost is
$990,000). Nays, Council members Gulick, Karr and Olson.
Discussion regarding Item Number 48: Adam Lindenlaub and Christine Butterfield
0543-04-12, selecting a redevelopment proposal and directing the development of a
Term Sheet with Penford Products Co. for property at 1115 C Street SW, a/k/a Riverside Park.
Discussion regarding Item Number 49: Tom Peterson
0544-04-12, amending Resolution No. 0060-01-03 relating to the Revised Major
Preliminary Plat of Summerfield Addition located south of East Main Street and west of C
Avenue NE and owned by Butschi Real Estate Company as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc.
Discussion regarding Item Number 50: Paula Mitchell and Caleb Mason
0545-04-12, approving the Administrative Plan and establishing local criteria for the
Fourth Round of the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).
Ordinance No. 023-12, being an Ordinance repealing Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code,
Building Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Building Code and the 2012
editions of the International Building and International Residential Building Codes with
modifications, was presented and read the second time.
Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett. Council member Vernon was absent for this
vote.
member Swore. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,
Swore and Mayor Corbett. Council member Vernon was absent for this vote.
Mechanical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Mechanical Code and the
2012 editions of the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas Code with
modifications, was presented and read the second time.
vote.
Housing Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Housing Code and the 2012
edition of the International Property Maintenance Code with modifications, was presented and
read the second time.
vote.
2001 Stoney Point Road SW from A, Agricultural Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence
Zone District as requested by Red Rock Developing, LLC, was presented and read the second
time.
1230 English Lane NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple-Family
Residence Zone District as requested by Real Estate Equities Development Company and
Boyson Park Land Company, LLC., was presented and read the second time.
the property described as an 89,344 square-foot parcel of right of way located in formerlyexisting 11th Street SW between 8th Avenue and 14th Avenue SW as requested by Cedar Rapids
and Iowa City Railway Company (CRANDIC), was presented and read the second time.
0546-04-12, authorizing the disposition of property described as an 89,344 square-foot
parcel of right of way located in formerly-existing 11th Street SW between 8th Avenue and 14th
Avenue SW, accepting an Easement for Utilities and executing a Quit Claim Deed as requested
by Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company (CRANDIC).
Ordinance No. 029-12, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property north
of 76th Avenue Drive SW and east of Kirkwood Boulevard SW from O-S, Office/Service Zone
District and A, Agriculture Zone District to PUB, Public Zone District as requested by the City of
Cedar Rapids, Area Ten Community College and Kirkwood Community College (FLOOD), was
seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,
Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Olson was absent for this
vote.
member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Council member Olson was absent for this vote.
City Council adjourned at 6:48 p.m. to meet Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Nay, Council member Gulick
Nay, Council member Karr
Nay, Council member Olson
From: Butterfield, Christine R.
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:43 AM
To: City Council
Cc: Pomeranz, Jeff; Potter, Barb; Stevenson, Amy
Subject: Names of Partners - Red Rock Developing, LLC
Good Morning The information below is provided in response to a City Council question raised at the meeting
on 4/10/12. Please let staff know if you need additional information.
Thank you!
Christine Butterfield
From: Mason, Caleb W.
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:01 AM
To: Butterfield, Christine R.
Cc: Larson, Brad A.
Subject: Red Rock Developing, LLC
Red Rock Developing, LLC include the following members:
Wes Howard (also owns Cedar Ridge Homes)
319-981-2453
[email protected]
Dave Vanous (also partner in V&B Enterprises)
319-270-1032
[email protected]
both have participated in the SFNC program and were high performers.
Let me know if you need anything else
Caleb Mason
Community Development Department
City of Cedar Rapids, 1211 6th Street SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Office: (319) 286-5188
Cell: (319) 521-7678
Fax: (319) 286-5870
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cedar-rapids.org
April 24, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Ken Glandorf.
The National Environmental Hall of Fame Award for new Library design was presented
to Mayor Corbett, Council members Shey and Vernon and various individuals by Allen Rubin on
behalf of the National Environmental Hall of Fame.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider the FY13 Consolidated Transit Funding
Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
0547-04-12, authorizing Cedar Rapids Transit to submit the FY13 Consolidated Transit
Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT).
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property west of Edgewood
Road SW and south of CRANDIC Railroad from A, Agriculture Zone District to I-2, General
Industrial Zone District as requested by Elmer F. Cech, Testementary Trust, Sharon K. Hahn,
Marilyn L. Cech, Revocable Trust, Ronnie E. Cech, Staskal Farms, LLC, Debra L. Volesky and
Connie S. Wildfield. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
west of Edgewood Road SW and south of CRANDIC Railroad from A, Agriculture Zone District
to I-2, General Industrial Zone District as requested by Elmer F. Cech, Testementary Trust,
Sharon K. Hahn, Marilyn L. Cech, Revocable Trust, Ronnie E. Cech, Staskal Farms, LLC,
Debra L. Volesky and Connie S. Wildfield, 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 a change of zone for property east of Edgewood
Road SW, west of 26th Street SW and south of 60th Avenue SW from A, Agriculture Zone District
to I-2, General Industrial Zone District as requested by Elmer F. Cech, Testementary Trust,
Sharon K. Hahn, Marilyn L. Cech, Revocable Trust, Ronnie E. Cech, Staskal Farms, LLC,
Debra L. Volesky and Connie S. Wildfield. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
east of Edgewood Road SW, west of 26th Street SW and south of 60th Avenue SW from A,
Agriculture Zone District to I-2, General Industrial Zone District as requested by Elmer F. Cech,
Testementary Trust, Sharon K. Hahn, Marilyn L. Cech, Revocable Trust, Ronnie E. Cech,
Staskal Farms, LLC, Debra L. Volesky and Connie S. Wildfield, was presented and read the first
time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved. Ayes, Council
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property between 11th
Avenue SE and 12th Avenue SE north of 3rd Street SE from I-2, General Industrial Zone District
to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone Districts as requested by Cedar Rapids City Market, Inc. and
the City of Cedar Rapids. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
between 11th Avenue SE and 12th Avenue SE north of 3rd Street SE from I-2, General Industrial
Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone Districts as requested by Cedar Rapids City
Market, Inc. and the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD), was presented and read the first time.
Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Abstain, Council member Poe.
A public hearing was held to consider adoption of the FY12 Annual Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnership
Program. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
located on City-owned land southeasterly of 9th Avenue SE and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
(CRANDIC) railroad tracks from the Cedar River to 2nd Street SE in connection with
improvements to electric service to Penford Products Co. from the new River Run Substation.
0548-04-12, Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement with Interstate Power and
Light Company (IPL), an Iowa corporation, for property located on City-owned land
southeasterly of 9th Avenue SE and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) railroad tracks
from the Cedar River to 2nd Street SE in connection with improvements to electric service to
Penford Products Co. from the new River Run Substation.
A public hearing was scheduled to consider the disposition of four City-owned
commercial properties at 222 3rd Avenue SW, 615 K Avenue NW, 121 3rd Street SW, and 800 G
Avenue NW and inviting competitive proposals for the redevelopment of these properties. The
public hearing was cancelled at the request of the Community Development Department and
will be rescheduled for a later date.
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of property at 927 3rd Street SW
and 1014 2nd Street SW and to convey the same to Linn County. No comments or objections
0549-04-12, authorizing disposition of property at 927 3rd Street SW and 1014 2nd Street
SW and to convey the same to Linn County (FLOOD).
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned residential
property at 404 G Avenue NW, 405 G Avenue NW and 437 G Avenue NW acquired through the
Voluntary Property Acquisition Program. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0550-04-12, authorizing disposition of excess City-owned residential property at 404 G
Avenue NW, 405 G Avenue NW and 437 G Avenue NW acquired through the Voluntary
Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD). Nay, Council member Karr.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp (and
Skywalk) project (parking ramp estimated cost is $10,500,000; skywalk estimated cost is
$1,000,000). One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp (and Skywalk) project.
cost for the Environmental Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Structures (estimated cost
is $750,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Environmental Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Structures (FLOOD).
Vernon. Council member Vernon requested that Item Number 34 (Resolution referring to the
Linn County Compensation Commission the partial acquisition of right-of-way and a temporary
grading easement for construction which includes compensation to re-establish two advertising
signs from 1002 4th Avenue SE, owned by CPC Properties, L.C., in connection with the 10th
Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Improvements project) 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.
a. May 8, 2012 – to consider the vacation of public ways and grounds in and to the
property described as a 3,801 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the
formerly existing alley easterly of 8th Street NW and between C Avenue and D
Avenue NW as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids.
b. May 8, 2012 – to consider repealing Chapter 35 of the Municipal Code, Plumbing
Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Plumbing Code and the
2012 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code with modifications.
c. May 8, 2012 – to consider repealing Chapter 37 of the Municipal Code, Fire Code,
and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Fire Code and the 2012 edition of
the International Fire Code with modifications.
d. May 8, 2012 – to consider amending Ordinance No. 023-11 which granted a
natural gas franchise to MidAmerican Energy Company to impose a franchise fee
in the amount of one percent.
e. May 8, 2012 – to consider the disposition and redevelopment of excess City-owned
properties for participation in the Multi-Family New Construction Program
(FLOOD).
hearing date for May 8, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
Harrison Elementary Sidewalks project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to
receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on May 16, 2012 (estimated cost is
$84,000).
hearing date for May 8, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 3rd
Avenue SE at Grande Avenue SE Sanitary Sewer Improvements project, and authorizing the
9, 2012 (estimated cost is $100,000).
hearing date for May 8, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the CR
Transit Bus Garage project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open
bids and publicly announce the results on May 16, 2012 (estimated cost is $3,700,000)
(FLOOD).
hearing date for May 8, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the NW
Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1 project, and authorizing the
16, 2012 (estimated cost is $710,000) (FLOOD).
hearing date for May 8, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the SW
Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1 project, and authorizing the
hearing date for May 8, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the City
of Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Permanent Flood Repairs Package 3 Intermediate Lift, Final Lift, Secondary Treatment, Unit Substations 3 & 7, Cryogenic Oxygen
Generation, and Activated Sludge project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to
receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on May 30, 2012 (estimated cost is
$9,200,000) (FLOOD).
Motion authorizing publication of a public notice that on May 8, 2012 a resolution will be
considered to execute a Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for the rental of nine Lanier
digital copiers.
a. Benz Beverage Depot, 501 7th Avenue SE (5-day Class B Beer Permit for an
event on May 12, 2012);
b. Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Road NE;
c. Butterfly Café, 2727 6th Street SW;
d. Cactus Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 588 Boyson Road NE #124 (newformerly Leo’s Pizzeria);
e. Capone’s, 1201 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on May 25, 2012);
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Capone’s, 1201 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for Friday events from May 11 to
August 31, 2012-rainout location for Uptown Friday Nights);
Cedar River Landing, 301 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on May
27, 2012);
Cork ‘n Fork Deli ‘n Grill, 2835 Mt. Vernon Road SE;
Green Gable Inn, 1227 J Avenue NE;
Happy Joe’s Pizza, 5070 Lindale Drive NE;
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #304, 1820 West Post Road SW;
Paddy O’Rourke’s, 608 16th Street NE (outdoor service for an event on May 5-6,
2012);
Planet X, 255 Collins Road NE (permanent transfer to 4444 1st Avenue NE Suite
300, formerly Theatre Cedar Rapids);
Red Frog, 88 16th Avenue SW (new ownership);
Sip N Stir, 1119 1st Avenue SE (outdoor service for an event on May 2-3, 2012);
Tic Toc, 600 17th Street NE;
Vernon Inn, 2663 Mt Vernon Road SE.
0555-04-12, appointing Lijun Chadima (effective through June 30, 2014), James Piersall
(effective through June 30, 2014), Dale Todd (effective through June 30, 2014), Todd McNall
(effective through June 30, 2015), Jon Jelinek (effective through June 30, 2015), Ruth Fox
(effective through June 30, 2015) and Monica Davis (effective through June 30, 2015) to the
Design Review Technical Advisory Committee.
0556-04-12, approving the “Juneteenth” event at Gibson and Hidder Parks and on a
portion of 10th Street SE between 12th and 14th Avenues on June 16, 2012 (including street
closures).
0557-04-12, approving the New Bo Fest Half Marathon event on public property streets,
sidewalks and trails on September 2, 2012 (includes street closures).
at 29 properties.
0560-04-12, accepting sanitary sewer in Cedar Ridge Place Fourth Addition and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode Construction Inc. in the amount of
$37,725.
0561-04-12, accepting sanitary sewer in Cedar Ridge Place Fourth Addition and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Maxwell Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$50,813.75.
0562-04-12, accepting storm sewer in Cedar Ridge Place Fourth Addition and approving
2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Maxwell Construction, Inc. in the amount of $43,326.
0563-04-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Cedar Ridge Place
Fourth Addition and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Streb Construction Co.,
Inc. in the amount of $49,500.
0564-04-12, accepting the 27th Street Drive SE West of 2nd Avenue SE Sanitary Sewer
Improvements project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment
in the amount of $5,345 to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC (original contract amount
was $86,585.70; final contract amount is $106,900).
0565-04-12, accepting the Sinclair Site Flood Valve Installation project and approving
Performance Bond of BG Brecke, Inc. (original contract amount was $23,862.76; final contract
amount is $23,862.76).
0566-04-12, accepting the Cedar Rapids Water Division Well Field 15 kV Electric Cable
Replacement project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $18,942.25 to
Price Industrial Electric Inc. (original contract amount was $388,845; final contract amount is
$378,845).
0567-04-12, approving the Final Plat of Klouda Second Addition, located at 12300 6th
Street SW.
0568-04-12, approving the Final Plat of Cedar Ridge Place Fifth Addition, located on
both sides of Aldridge Drive SW between Brighton Circle SW and Brighton Way SW.
0569-04-12, approving the Minor Preliminary Plat of Benish Second Addition for property
at Tharp Road SW as requested by ITC Midwest LLC, Marlyn D. Benish, Darrell L. Benish,
Janice Howell and Janelle A. Benish.
0570-04-12, approving the installation of stop signs on all approaches of the intersection
of M Avenue and Wolf Drive NW.
0571-04-12, approving the installation of stop signs on both approaches of Moose Drive
NW at Koudsi Boulevard NW, requiring all traffic on Moose Drive NW to stop for traffic on
Koudsi Boulevard NW.
0572-04-12, revising the sidewalk café lease rates as established in the Administrative
Guide to add a provision for a $10 per year lease fee (flat fee in place of $5 per square foot
currently specified) as an incentive to promote and encourage business growth and economic
development in and around flood affected areas following the 2008 flood.
0573-04-12, authorizing assignment of interest in contracts/loan agreements/promissory
notes for certain Jumpstart 1 and Business Rental Assistance applicants to the Iowa Economic
Department Authority (IEDA).
0574-04-12, authorizing the abatement and demolition of two commercial parcels under
0575-04-12, clarifying the disposition of properties to Affordable Housing Network, Inc.
through the Residential Property Disposition Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Gulick.
0576-04-12, directing the advertisement of the May 8th sale of $11,640,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A; $11,810,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal
Bonds, Series 2012B; $59,570,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series
2012C; $2,915,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012D, and
$15,325,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012F, and approving electronic
bidding procedure and the Official Statements.
0577-04-12, directing the advertisement of the May 8th sale of $5,830,000 Water
Revenue Bonds, Series 2012E and approving electronic bidding procedure and the Official
Statements.
0578-04-12, authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding General Obligation Bonds of
$1,400,000, Series 2003C, dated September 1, 2003.
0579-04-12, authorizing the City Council to allocate up to $30,000,000 in Local Option
Sales Tax (LOST) funds for the rehabilitation of facilities, flood protection and flood project
worksheet cost. Abstain, Council member Poe.
0580-04-12, Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Neumann Brothers, Inc.
specifying an increased amount of $3,557 for Construction Management Services in connection
with the May’s Island Maintenance Package project (original contract amount was $3,382,480;
total contract amount with this amendment is $3,514,638.99).
0581-04-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Howard R.
Green Company for an amount not to exceed $31,319 for additional work to the WPCF
Roughing Filter Dome #2 Replacement and Corrosion Repair project (original contract amount
was $87,100; total contract amount with this amendment is $149,927).
0582-04-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Utilities Agreement with Control System
Integrators, Inc. to provide integration services on an as needed basis for a total estimated
annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal
0583-04-12, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Traffic Signal Pole Assemblies
with Valmont Industries, c/o Electrical Products for Traffic Engineering for the estimated annual
expenditure of $125,000. (original contract amount was $40,000; total contract amount with this
0584-04-12, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Quarry Products with Wendling
Quarries, Inc. for the Public Works Department for an estimated annual amount of $90,000
(original contract amount was $350,000 for all suppliers; renewal contract amount is $90,000 for
Wendling Quarries, Inc. only).
0585-04-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew the Beverage Concession Products Agreement
with Pepsi Americas and reflect price adjustments for the 2012 season for an amount not to
exceed $84,800 (original contract amount was $70,000; renewal contract amount is $84,800).
0586-04-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Citywide Hoist and Crane
Inspection Services with Konecranes for an estimated annual amount not to exceed $50,000.
0587-04-12, Change Order No. 4 for an amount of $5,932.49 with Tricon Construction
Group for the May’s Island Maintenance Package project (original contract amount was
$403,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $446,179.53).
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; total contract
amount with this amendment is $3,460,316.84). Abstain, Council member Poe.
member Swore.
0591-04-12, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $216,139 with Paulson Electric for the
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Electrical Contract project (original contract amount was
0593-04-12, 28E Agreement with the City of Marion for joint project funding in the
amount of $2,074 in connection with the City of Marion, IA 2012 Sidewalk Assessment project.
0594-04-12, Warranty Deed in consideration of $1 and other valuable consideration
submitted by Casey’s Marketing Co. for additional right-of-way on Mt. Vernon Road SE and 34th
Street SE in connection with the Casey’s store located at 3349 Mt. Vernon Road SE.
0595-04-12, Corrective Quit Claim Deed from the City of Cedar Rapids to Cargill, Inc. for
a 9,658 square-foot parcel of vacated right-of-way located in formerly-existing 7th Street NE
between C Avenue NE and Dewey Avenue NE.
0596-04-12, Quit Claim Deed for right-of-way from the Linn County Trails Association for
land located north of Blairs Ferry Road NE and east of C Avenue NE along the former Canadian
National Railroad line in connection with the Lindale Trail project.
0597-04-12, Interlocal FY 2012 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Agreement
between the City of Cedar Rapids and County of Linn.
0598-04-12, renewal of ESRI GIS Software Maintenance with Environmental Systems
Research Institute, Inc. (original contract amount was $54,036.29; renewal contract amount is
$55,776.29).
not to exceed $458,243 for the WPC Cryogenic Plant Upgrade project.
0600-04-12, revoking sponsorship of a Financial Assistance Contract between the Iowa
Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Vertecra, Inc. (formerly known as AgSugar
International, Inc.) for expansion of an existing industrial facility at 1129 Wenig Road NE.
0601-04-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of one pickup truck from Karl Chevrolet for
a total amount of $28,786.50.
0602-04-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of a Toro Reelmaster mower from MTI
Distributing for a total amount of $40,656.17.
0603-04-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of three Chevrolet Caprice police patrol
vehicles (detective package), from Karl Chevrolet, for an amount of $26,434 each, total amount
of $79,302.
0604-04-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of seven Chevrolet Caprice police patrol
vehicles (patrol package) from Karl Chevrolet, for an amount of $26,689 each, total amount of
$186,823.
0605-04-12, Agreement for JCN Underground Conduit and Handhole Access with Iowa
Network Services for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $200,500.
0606-04-12, Agreement for City Hall Landscaping Services with Country Landscapes,
Inc. for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $61,962.
0607-04-12, Agreement for Moving Services – City Hall with Hawkeye Moving Services,
Inc. for an amount not to exceed $34,823.50.
0608-04-12, purchase order in the amount of $73,088 to Trident Process Inc. for
replacement of two Lightnin Model 77Q30 Gearboxes at WPCF (sole source).
0609-04-12, purchase order in the amount of $32,233 to Zimmer and Francescon, Inc.
for replacement of a Fairbanks Morse 24” Impellor at WPCF (sole source).
0610-04-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Design Agreement with the Department of the
Army to allow the Department of the Army to use City funds at an accelerated rate to continue
design of the City’s Preferred Flood Management System along the east side of the Cedar River
(FLOOD).
0611-04-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Disposition Process for City Acquired FloodDamaged Properties (FLOOD).
Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $9,200 for Environmental
Consulting services in connection with the Animal Control Facility project (original contract
Lemar Engineering Consultants specifying an increased amount not to exceed $18,065.95 for
contract amount was $28,390; total contract amount with this amendment is $114,005.95)
(FLOOD).
0614-04-12, Amendment No. 1 to Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Residential
Structures with Kelly Demolition LLC to reflect a specification change for an amount not to
exceed $64,800 (original contract amount was $538,806.25; total contract amount with this
amendment is $603,606.25) (FLOOD).
0615-04-12, Amendment No. 1 to reflect the removal of a discovery item in the amount
of $9,575 with D.W. Zinser Company for Demolition for Flood Damaged Structure – Time Check
(original contract amount was $32,850; final contract amount with this amendment is $42,425)
(FLOOD).
0616-04-12, Amendment No. 6 to the Environmental Assessment Services for Flood
Damaged Commercial Structures Agreement with Impact7G to reflect cost for 14 additional
properties for an amount not to exceed $58,650 (original contract amount was $43,730; total
contact amount with this amendment is $166,225) (FLOOD).
0617-04-12, amending Resolution No. 0527-04-12 to delete Amendment No. 3 with
D.W. Zinser Company (original contract amount was $15,000; final contract amount is
$33,075.20) (FLOOD).
0618-04-12, amending Resolution No. 0375-03-12 and accepting project and
Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $480.02 to Kelly
Demolition, LLC for Demolition for Flood Damaged Structures (original contract amount was
0619-04-12, amending Resolution No. 0108-01-12 and accepting project and
Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $68.75 to BWC
Excavating, LC for Demolition for Flood Damaged Structures (original contract amount was
$630,943.65; final contract amount is $636,261.16) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
0620-04-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $79,031 with Knutson Construction
Services Midwest, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library General Contractor Bid Bundle
(original contract amount was $14,235,000; total contract amount with this amendment is
$14,314,031) (FLOOD).
(General Contractor Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $6,466,900; total contract
amount with this amendment is $6,492,762) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
$5,529,873) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
0623-04-12, Professional Services Agreement with Sebesta Blomberg for an amount not
to exceed $106,791 for Building Commissioning services in connection with the Public Works
Building Flood Recovery project (FLOOD).
0624-04-12, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property located at 516 8th
Street NW to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. through the Residential Property Disposition
program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
0625-04-12, agreement for above ground fuel storage tanks with Acterra Group, Inc. for
Fleet Services for an amount not to exceed $103,099.68 (FLOOD).
bond and insurance of BWC Excavating LC for the Demolition Services for Commercial
Structure-Bob’s Wholesale Cars and Parking Lot Areas (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Gulick.
0627-04-12, accepting project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount
of $358,897.66 to ServPro of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for flood remediation work at City facilities
(total contract amount is $659,654.25) (FLOOD).
eminent domain proceedings) the partial acquisition of right-of-way and a temporary grading
easement for construction which includes compensation to re-establish two advertising signs
from 1002 4th Avenue SE, owned by CPC Properties, L.C., in connection with the 10th Street SE
from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Improvements project. Council member Olson announced that he
would be abstaining from this vote. RESOLUTION FAILED – DIED FOR LACK OF A MOTION.
Report on bids for the 1st St.-24th Ave.-Haven Court SW Water Main Replacement
project. (Pat Ball)
Rathje Construction, Marion, IA
Veith Construction Corp., Cedar Falls, IA *
$427,475.60
$452,126.25
$485,251.00
$496,053.00
$521,880.75
* corrected amount due to irregularity or math error in bid.
insurance of Dave Schmitt Construction Co, Inc. for the 1st St.-24th Ave.-Haven Court SW Water
Main Replacement project (estimated cost is $ 512,000).
Report on bids for the Cleaning, Repairing and Painting 4.0 MMG Steel Ground Storage
Reservoir – Chandler Street Reservoir project. (Pat Ball)
Champion Coatings Inc., Savage, MN
M.K Painting, Inc., Wyandotte, MI
George Kountoupes Painting Co., Lincoln Park, MI
TMI Coatings, Inc., St. Paul, MN
Linder Painting, Inc., Lincoln, NE
Worldwide Industries Corp., Butler, PA
J.R. Stelzer Co., Lincoln, NE
Classic Protective Coatings, Inc., Menomonie, WI
Horizon Bros Painting Corp., Howell, MI
$248,000
$258,000
$270,000
$285,300
$307,630
$319,928
$321,000
$390,093
$450,900
insurance of Champion Coatings Inc. for the Cleaning, Repairing and Painting 4.0 MMG Steel
Ground Storage Reservoir – Chandler Street Reservoir project (estimated cost is $500,000).
Report on bids for the CRWPCF D-1 Clarifier Rehabilitation and DAFT A & B
Improvements project. (Pat Ball)
Rice Lake Construction Group, Deerwood, MN
Staab Construction Corp., Marshfield, WI
Gridor Construction Inc., Buffalo, MN
WRH, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Unzeitig Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA
$2,314,600
$2,386,000
$2,558,700
$2,688,000
$2,922,000
$2,987,000
insurance of Rice Lake Construction Group for the CRWPCF D-1 Clarifier Rehabilitation and
DAFT A & B Improvements project (estimated cost is $2,350,000).
Report on bids for the Mohawk Park Water Service project. (Steve Krug)
B.G. Brecke, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
$35,000
insurance of B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Mohawk Park Water Service project (estimated cost is
$50,000) (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Manhattan Pavilion – Ellis Park project. (Steve Krug)
Dean Driscoll Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Tricon General Construction, Inc., Dubuque, IA
$89,317
$128,700
insurance of Dean Driscoll Construction, Inc. for the Manhattan Pavilion – Ellis Park project
the property described as a 4,872 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in formerly existing
14th Avenue SW easterly of and adjacent to 12th Avenue SW as requested by the City of Cedar
Rapids, was presented and read the second time.
0633-04-12, establishing a condition to combine the vacated parcel (also known as Plat
of Survey No. 1759 Parcel A) with adjacent property so as to constitute a single zoning lot and
tax parcel as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids.
Traffic Regulations, by adding a definition for a school zone in section 61.001, establishing
speed restrictions on various streets in section 61.029, and amending verbiage in section
61.066, was presented and read the second time.
City Council adjourned at 5:58 p.m. to meet Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Abstain, Council member Poe
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 2, 2012; 4:30 p.m.
City Council met in Special Session at the Kirkwood KTOS Center, 3375 Armar Drive,
Room 127, Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a City Council Strategic Planning Follow-up Session.
Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore and Vernon.
Absent, Council member Shey. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz, Assistant to the
City Manager Sandi Fowler, Legislative Liaison Angie Charipar, Community Development
Director Christine Butterfield, Utilities Director Pat Ball, Flood Recovery Director Joe O’Hern,
Finance Director Casey Drew, Human Resources Director Conni Huber, Interim Police Chief Tom
Jonker, Parks and Recreation Director Julie Sina, Building Services Manager Kevin Ciabatti, Fire
Chief Mark English, Information Technology Director Nic Roberts and Public Works Director Dave
Elgin.
Discussion was held in regard to goals the City Council established at a session on
January 19, 2012, and presentations were heard from City staff.
Sandi Fowler, Assistant to the City Manager
May 8, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick,
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Absent, Council member Shey. Also present
were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Mo Sheronick.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Taha Tawil.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider repealing Chapter 35 of the Municipal Code,
Plumbing Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Plumbing Code and the 2012
edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code with modifications. No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
Code, Plumbing Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Plumbing Code and the
2012 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code with modifications, was presented and read the first
time.
considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Karr. Approved. Ayes,
A public hearing was held to consider repealing Chapter 37 of the Municipal Code, Fire
Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Fire Code and the 2012 edition of the
International Fire Code with modifications. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Code, Fire Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Fire Code and the 2012
edition of the International Fire Code with modifications, was presented and read the first time.
Approved.
Ayes, Council
A public hearing was held to consider amending Ordinance No. 023-11 which granted a
natural gas franchise to MidAmerican Energy Company to impose a franchise fee in the amount
of one percent. One objection was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition and redevelopment of excess Cityowned properties for participation in the Multi-Family New Construction Program. No comments
0634-05-12, authorizing the disposition and redevelopment of excess City-owned
properties for participation in the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).
the property described as a 3,801 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the formerly
existing alley easterly of 8th Street NW and between C Avenue and D Avenue NW as requested
by the City of Cedar Rapids. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
to the property described as a 3,801 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the formerly
by the City of Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the first time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Swore. Approved. Ayes, Council
contract and estimated cost for the CR Transit Bus Garage project (estimated cost is
CR Transit Bus Garage project (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the City of Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility
Permanent Flood Repairs Package 3 - Intermediate Lift, Final Lift, Secondary Treatment, Unit
Substations 3 & 7, Cryogenic Oxygen Generation, and Activated Sludge project (estimated cost
is $9,200,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
City of Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Permanent Flood Repairs Package 3 Intermediate Lift, Final Lift, Secondary Treatment, Unit Substations 3 & 7, Cryogenic Oxygen
Generation, and Activated Sludge project. (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the Harrison Elementary Sidewalks project (estimated cost is
Harrison Elementary Sidewalks project.
contract and estimated cost for the 3rd Avenue SE at Grande Avenue SE Sanitary Sewer
Improvements project (estimated cost is $100,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
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3 Avenue SE at Grande Avenue SE Sanitary Sewer Improvements project.
contract and estimated cost for the NW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer
Restoration, Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $710,000). No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
NW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1 project (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer
Restoration, Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $540,000). No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1 project (FLOOD).
Karr. City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item Number 22e (Environmental Remediation
Services of Flood Damaged Structures, accepting project and Performance Bond, final payment
in the amount of $42,600.95 to Environmental Works, Inc. (original contract amount was
$1,279,235; final contract amount is $852,019.04) (FLOOD)) be removed from the Agenda.
Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor
Corbett. Motion carried as amended.
Council member Karr moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council
member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and
a. May 22, 2012 – to consider the vacation of public ways and grounds in and to the
property described as a 6,011 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley
from 7th Street SE to 8th Street SE and between 1st Avenue SE and 2nd Avenue SE
as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the new Central Fire
Station project.
b. May 22, 2012 – to consider the fiscal year 2012 budget amendment.
for May 22, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Demolition
Services for Flood Damaged Residential Structures and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on May 23, 2012
for May 22, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Demolition
or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on May 23, 2012
for May 22, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Environmental
Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures and authorizing the
Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results
on May 23, 2012 (estimated cost is $1,100,000) (FLOOD).
a. 3rd Street Saloon, 1201 3rd Street SE (transfer to McGrath Power Sports, 4645
Center Point Road NE for an event on May 31, 2012);
b. ARA Gallery, 4850 Armar Drive SE (5-day license for an event on May 10-12,
2012);
c. Beaver Creek Saloon, 1010 2nd Avenue SW;
d. Blue Strawberry Coffee Company, 118 2nd Street SE (outdoor service for a
sidewalk café);
e. Cedar Rapids Unity, 4407 1st Avenue SW, #206 (5-day permit for an event at
Greene Square Park on June 2, 2012);
f. Chuck’s, 4958 Johnson Avenue NW;
g. Cigarette Outlet #6, 1401 1st Avenue NE;
h. Cigarette Outlet #7, 904 1st Avenue NW;
i. Cedar Rapids Jaycees, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer permit for 10 Uptown Friday
Nights Events at Greene Square Park on May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June
22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27, 2012);
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Double Inn, 629 Ellis Boulevard NW (outdoor service for an event on May 20-21,
2012);
Elmcrest Country Club, 1000 36th Street NE;
Hawkeye Convenience Store -16th Avenue, 250 16th Avenue SW (switching to
Class E liquor);
Hy-Vee #3 Club Room, 20 Wilson Avenue SW;
Java Creek Café, 588 Boyson Road NE, #112 (new ownership);
JM O’Malley’s, 1502 H Avenue NE;
Mt Mercy University/ARAMark Services, 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE;
Paddy O’Rourke’s, 608 16th Street NE (outdoor service for an event on May 1819, 2012);
Red Baron Dance Club, 62 16th Avenue SW;
Red Lion Lounge, 3970 Center Point Road NE;
Time Out Lounge, 3230 16th Avenue SW (outdoor service for an event on May 1214, 2012);
Tobacco Outlet Plus #520, 124 Collins Road NE.
0642-05-12, approving payroll
0644-05-12, approving the special event applications for Houby Days activities and
parade in Czech Village – New Bohemia area on May 18–20, 2012 (including street closures).
0645-05-12, approving the special event application for Cruisin’ the Boulevard car show
and cruise event in the Time Check Park and Ellis Boulevard area on May 26, 2012 with a rain
date of May 27, 2012 (including street closure).
0646-05-12, approving the special event application for Wellington Heights Initiative at
1415 Bever Avenue SE on May 17, 2012 (including street closure).
0647-05-12, approving the special event application for Preservation Showcase in the
200 block of 11th Avenue SE and Legion Arts Building (CSPS) on May 19, 2012 (including
street closure).
0648-05-12, intent to assess for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at 3 properties.
0649-05-12, levy assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at 1 property.
0651-05-12, levy assessment for Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
0652-05-12, accepting Sanitary sewer in 58th Avenue SW, Kennedy First Addition and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Company, in the
amount of $24,395.
0653-05-12, accepting Water system improvements installed in IBEW 1st Addition Lot 1
– Walgreens C Avenue NE and approving the Maintenance Bond submitted by Gee Grading &
Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $20,838.
0654-05-12, accepting the Roosevelt Stair project, approving Performance Bond and
authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $29,555 to Weitz Industrial, LLC (original
contract amount was $591,100; final contract amount is 591,100).
0655-05-12, accepting the 74th Street NE From West Park Road to 500’ West of White
Ivy Place Water Main and Sanitary Sewer project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing
issuance of final payment in the amount of $14,377.26 to Connolly Construction Inc. (original
contract amount was $327,775.35; final contract amount is $287,545.20).
0656-05-12, accepting the Veterans Memorial Stadium Sidewalk Replacement project
and approving Performance Bond of Anne Duffield Construction, Inc. (original contract amount
was $16,137.50; final contract amount is $16,785).
0657-05-12, accepting the Environmental Remediation Services of Flood Damaged
Structures project and approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment
in the amount of $21,972.39 to ECCO Midwest, Inc. (original contract amount was $439,966.50;
final contract amount is $439,447.20) (FLOOD).
0658-05-12, accepting the Environmental Remediation Services for Flood Damaged
Structure-True North, Amendment No. 5 to reflect increased demolition debris in the amount of
$176,452.02 and approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the
amount of $60,307.24 to Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc. (original contract amount was
$42,916; final contract amount is $1,206,144.74) (FLOOD).
0659-05-12, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Kirkwood
Boulevard SW from Kirkwood Court SW to Highway 30/151 & Miller Avenue SW Re-alignment,
Phase II project.
0660-05-12, adopting the FY12 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program.
0661-05-12, approving a site, concept and timeline for a Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) for the final design and installation of a southern gateway with signage and landscaping
along I-380 adjacent to Lincolnway Park.
0662-05-12, approving the location and project scope for public art at the Amphitheater
for an amount not to exceed $60,391.
0663-05-12, levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment
thereof for the East Post Road Over Indian Creek Bridge Replacement project.
0664-05-12, declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt
to reimburse the City for certain original amounts paid in connection with specified projects.
0665-05-12, authorizing reclassification of the Legislative Liaison position.
0666-05-12, establishing Hotel-Motel allocation guidelines and rescinding Resolutions
No. 1421-10-06 and 1624-11-06.
0667-05-12, authorizing execution of a Development Agreement and Special Warranty
Deed with Matthew 25 for property located at 714 F Avenue NW for the construction of singlefamily dwellings through the Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) (FLOOD).
Deed with Skogman Homes for property located at 714 H Avenue NW for the construction of
single-family dwellings through the Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) (FLOOD).
Deed with Skogman Homes for property located at 725 G Avenue NW for the construction of
Deed with AHNI Holdings, Inc. for property located at 815 G Avenue NW for the construction of
Abstain, Council member Gulick.
Deed with Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for property located at 1009 H Avenue NW
for the construction of single-family dwellings through the Single Family New Construction
Program (SFNC) (FLOOD).
Deed with Matthew 25 for property located at 1044 H Avenue NW for the construction of singlefamily dwellings through the Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) (FLOOD).
Deed with Skogman Homes for property located at 1137 11th Street NW for the construction of
and the Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for one property in
0675-05-12, permitting the registration of parcels after the program deadline for the
Authority’s (IEDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD). Abstain,
Council member Karr.
0676-05-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Police Patrol Vehicle Electronics
Installation with Graybill Communications to reflect the additional scope of work to provide
ChargeGuard Select and install computer mounting equipment in Fire vehicles (original contract
amount was $51,712.50; total amount with this amendment is $86,116.50).
0677-05-12, Amendment No. 3 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).
0678-05-12, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for New Tires, Retread Tires and
Repair Services with Bauer Built Tire for the Fleet Services Division for an estimated annual
amount of $200,000 (original contract amount was $200,000; renewal contract amount is
$200,000).
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
Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,140 for additional engineering services for the
Motor Control Center #5 Replacement project at the Water Pollution Control Facility (original
contract amount was $123,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $189,140).
Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Exterior Envelope Package
0683-05-12, Fire Department purchase of two cardiac monitors from ZOLL Medical
Corporation for a total amount of $37,869.
0684-05-12, Grant application to the State Historical Society of Iowa requesting funding
to assist in the restoration of the south wall Mural within the Cedar Rapids Council Chambers.
submitted by Red Rock Developing, LLC for street right-of-way along the easterly side of Stoney
Point Road SW adjoining the property located at 2001 Stoney Point Road SW to align with the
existing right-of-way to the north and accommodate a sidewalk connection to the existing walk
north of and adjoining the site; accepting an Agreement to Connect to City Sanitary Sewer
Facilities, a Sanitary Sewer Petition and Assessment Agreement; and a Concrete Pavement
Petition and Assessment Agreement for future improvements in Stoney Point Road SW or
providing sewer service to the property.
0686-05-12, Purchase order in the amount of $54,825.48 to ORACLE for renewal of the
annual software license and technical support for Fiscal Year 2013 (July 30, 2012 – July 29,
2013).
0687-05-12, Renewal of VMWare Maintenance with EnPointe Technologies (original
contract amount was $32,671.57; renewal contract amount is $40,399.49).
0688-05-12, Police purchase of 212 Glock Duty Weapons from Jack’s Uniforms &
Equipment in the amount of $88,828 and trading in 212 Glock Duty Weapons in the amount of
$58,724 for the total purchase amount of $30,104.
0689-05-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of a Caterpillar excavator from Altorfer
CAT for use by the Public Works Sewer Maintenance Division, for a total amount of $88,754.08.
0690-05-12, Agreement for miscellaneous painting services with CertaPro Painters for
the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $80,000.
0691-05-12, Water Pollution Control purchase of one Sodium Hypochlorite Tank from
Belco Manufacturing Company, Inc. in the amount of $35,073.
0692-05-12, Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for the rental of nine Lanier digital
copiers for the Attorney, City Manager, Development, Housing Services, Information
Technology, Parks Departments and the Finance Department.
0693-05-12, Amendment No. 1 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
$38,644.58 (original contract amount was $390,221.30; total contract amount with this
0694-05-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Landfill Services for Biosolids
with Allied/Republic Upper Rock Island County LF for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an
estimated annual amount of $70,000 (original contract amount was $700,000 for three landfills;
renewal contract amount is $70,000 for Allied/Republic Upper Rock Island County LF only)
(FLOOD).
with Waste Management – Prairie Hill RDF for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an
estimated annual amount of $70,000 (original contract amount was $700,000 for three landfills;
renewal contract amount is $70,000 for Waste Management – Prairie Hill RDF only) (FLOOD).
with Millennium Waste Incorporated for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated
annual amount of $70,000 (original contract amount was $700,000 for three landfills; renewal
contract amount is $70,000 for Millennium Waste Incorporated only) (FLOOD).
0697-05-12, Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement for Intake Consultation Services with
JCG Land Services, Inc. to extend the contract through June 30, 2012 and to add up to 100
additional intakes (original contract amount is $69,736.22; total contract amount with
amendment is $190,525.80) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
Damaged Commercial Structures with Horsley Specialties, Inc. to increase estimated quantities
for an amount not to exceed $397,259.50 (original contract amount was $621,830; total contract
amount with this amendment is $1,019,089.50) (FLOOD).
0699-05-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Alltrans,
Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $5,515 for engineering services in
connection with the NE Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1
project (original contract amount was $29,123; total contract amount with this amendment is
$34,638) (FLOOD).
0700-05-12, Amendment to the Development Agreement with Matthew 25 Ministry Hub,
Inc. to include excess City-owned residential property at 404 G Avenue NW, 405 G Avenue NW
and 437 G Avenue NW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD).
0701-05-12, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $220 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 $22,240) (FLOOD).
Company for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery and Renovation Bid Package 2 (Electrical
Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $2,714,000; total contract amount with this
the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 (Mechanical & Plumbing
amendment is $2,698,266) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
0706-05-12, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property located through the
Residential Property Disposition program to Scallon Custom Homes, LLC for property located at
716 8th Street NW (FLOOD).
0707-05-12, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property located through the
Residential Property Disposition program to Scallon Custom Homes, LLC for property located at
1106 J Avenue NW (FLOOD).
0708-05-12, Amended and Restated Deed Restriction for City-owned commercial
property at 1501 and 1507 C Street SW (FLOOD).
not to exceed $2,297,607 for the CRWPCF Flood Wall Protection project (FLOOD).
0710-05-12, Agreement for Fitness Center Equipment with Push Pedal Pull for the new
City Hall and Public Works for an amount not to exceed $99,089 (FLOOD).
0711-05-12, Parks and Recreation Department purchase of one 40’w x 64’l steel framed
pavilion for Mohawk Park from Boland Recreation, Inc. in the amount of $42,900 (FLOOD).
0712-05-12, Quit Claim Deed to Linn County for City owned property at 927 3rd Street
SW and 1014 2nd Street SW (FLOOD).
0713-05-12, Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Section 106 Planning Grant
in the amount of $303,500 to assist in fulfilling certain commitments required by a Letter of
Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Commission and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA) (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp and Skywalk
project (parking ramp estimated cost is $10,500,000; skywalk estimated cost is $1,000,000)
(Sandy Pumphrey).
Knutson Construction Services Midwest, Inc., Iowa City, IA
Base Bid 1 - Skywalk
Base Bid 2 - Parkade
Total Base Bid
nd
Alternate #1 - 2 Ave Façade
th
Alternate #2 - 7 Level
Alternate #3 - Retail
Alternate #4 - Elevator Speed
Miron Construction Co., Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA
Total Base Bid
nd
th
$736,000
$11,542,000
$12,278,000
$124,000
$1,372,000
$665,000
No Bid
$723,659
$11,732,444
$12,456,103
$134,521
$1,365,898
$513,709
$105,651
J.H. Findorf & Son, Inc., Madison, WI
Total Base Bid
nd
th
$745,000
$11,841,000
$12,586,000
$130,000
$1,478,000
$509,000
$43,000
Kleiman Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Total Base Bid
nd
th
$789,080
$12,727,127
$13,516,207
$124,424
$1,615,305
$578,762
No Bid
Report on bids for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A; Taxable General Obligation
Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012B; Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds,
Series 2012C; Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012D; Water
Revenue Bonds, Series 2011E; and General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012F.
(Susan Vavroch and Jon Burmeister, PFM)
0714-05-12, directing the sale of Not to Exceed $11,640,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2012A.
0715-05-12, directing the sale of Not to Exceed $11,810,000 Taxable General Obligation
Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012B.
Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012C.
Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012D.
0718-05-12, directing the sale of $5,830,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2012E.
0719-05-12, directing the sale of Not to Exceed $15,325,000 General Obligation
Refunding Bond, Series 2012F.
0720-05-12, authorizing redemption of Outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series
2003B, dated September 1, 2003 and General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004B, dated
September 1, 2004 and directing notice be given.
Structures of approximately 182 city-acquired, flood-damaged residential parcels. (John Riggs)
ECCO Midwest, Inc.
Horsley Specialties
Lindstrom Environmental
ESA, Inc.
South St. Paul, MN
Rapid City, SD
Plymouth , MN
N. Sioux City, SD
314,619.19
519,620.00
672,126.00
880,172.00
0721-05-12, awarding and approving contract for the amount not to exceed $519,620,
bond and insurance of Horsley Specialties, Inc. for the Environmental Remediation Services of
Flood Damaged Structures (estimated cost is $750,000) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Olson.
Discussion regarding Item Number 38: Christine Butterfield
0722-05-12, authorizing negotiation of a development agreement with Penford Products
Co. for Riverside Park (1115 C Street SW) based upon the Riverside Park Term Sheet.
Discussion regarding Item Number 39: Brad DeBrower
It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to proceed with the Ground
Transportation Center project.
of Edgewood Road SW and south of CRANDIC Railroad from A, Agriculture Zone District to I-2,
General Industrial Zone District requested by Elmer F. Cech, Testementary Trust, Sharon K.
Hahn, Marilyn L. Cech, Revocable Trust, Ronnie E. Cech, Staskal Farms, LLC, Debra L.
Volesky and Connie S. Wildfield, was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Swore. Approved. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,
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
of Edgewood Road SW, west of 26th Street SW and south of 60th Avenue SW from A,
Agriculture Zone District to I-2, General Industrial Zone District requested by Elmer F. Cech,
Testementary Trust, Sharon K. Hahn, Marilyn L. Cech, Revocable Trust, Ronnie E. Cech,
Staskal Farms, LLC, Debra L. Volesky and Connie S. Wildfield, was presented and read the
second time.
seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,
Ordinance No. 034-12, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property
between 11th Avenue SE and 12th Avenue SE north of 3rd Street SE from I-2, General Industrial
Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone Districts requested by Cedar Rapids City
Market, Inc. and the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD), was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Swore. Approved. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,
Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Poe
Council member Vernon.
Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Shields,
Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Poe.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance adopting temporary regulations to be
effective on July 25, 26 and 27, 2012, for the overnight stay of the Register’s Annual Great
Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI®), was presented and read the first time.
City Council adjourned at 6:02 p.m. to meet Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Absent, Council member Shey.
Abstain, Council member Karr
May 22, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Absent, Council members Karr and Olson. Also
present were Acting City Manager Casey Drew and City Attorney Jim Flitz.
Mayor Corbett and Council members Ann Poe and Pat Shey presented a Proclamation
declaring a Bicycle Friendly Community to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
A presentation regarding the Cedar Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau: The
Economic Vitality from Visitors to Cedar Rapids was given by Eric Engleman.
A public hearing was held to consider the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Amendment. No
0723-05-12, approving the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Amendment.
the property described as a 6,011 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley from 7th
Street SE to 8th Street SE and between 1st Avenue SE and 2nd Avenue SE as requested by the
City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the new Central Fire Station project. No comments or
to the property described as a 6,011 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley from
7th Street SE to 8th Street SE and between 1st Avenue SE and 2nd Avenue SE as requested by
the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the new Central Fire Station project (FLOOD), was
considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Gulick. Approved. Ayes,
Council members Gulick, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Residential Structures (estimated cost is
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Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Residential Structures (FLOOD).
cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures (estimated cost is
cost for the Environmental Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures
(estimated cost is $1,100,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Environmental Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures (FLOOD).
No public comments were heard.
Gulick. Council member Gulick requested that Item Number 8 (Motion filing plans,
specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public hearing date for June 12, 2012
and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 1st Street SW Outdoor
Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to
receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on June 20, 2012 (estimated cost is
$4,470,000) and Item Number 11 (Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated
cost, setting a public hearing date for June 12, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing
notice to bidders for the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project, and authorizing the City
Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on June 20,
2012 (estimated cost is $13,000,000)) (FLOOD) be removed from the Consent Agenda and
moved to the Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
Motion carried as amended.
member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and
a. June 12, 2012 – to consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal
Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing sub-sections and establishing new
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
sections to provide an optional rate structure for Group 3 customers that allow
greater production flexibility.
June 12, 2012 – to consider the annexation of property at 4455 Woodview Drive
NE south of 42nd Street NE and west of Edgewood Road NE as requested by
James E. & Cheryl E. Carnahan.
June 12, 2012 – to consider the annexation of property north of 16th Avenue SW,
east of Westridge Drive SW and south of Rockingham Drive SW as requested by
Midwest Development Co.
June 12, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 3400 Edgewood
Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence
Zone District as requested by CoCoSaJe, LLC.
June 12, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at Kirkwood Boulevard
SW and Four Oaks Drive SW from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District
to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Hunter Companies
and Four Oaks Family & Children’s Services.
June 12, 2012 – to consider the disposition of property identified as Parcel A of
Plat of Survey 585 759 at 501 1st Street SE to 4000 LLC.
June 12, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property north of Rogers Road
NW and west of Edgewood Drive NW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R2/PUD-O, Single Family Residence Zone District/Planned Unit Development
Overlay as requested by Wilmar Development Company.
June 12, 2012 – to consider the execution of an Electric Line Easement
Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Iowa corporation,
for property located on City-owned land located along the northeasterly property
line of 327 11th Avenue SE in connection with improvements to electric service for
the NewBo City Market. Abstain, Council member Poe.
hearing date for June 12, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
Parking Facility at 2nd St and 7th Ave SE – Bid Package 1 - Deep Foundations & Site
Preparation/Utilities project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open
bids and publicly announce the results on June 20, 2012 (Deep Foundations estimated cost is
$540,000; Site Preparation/Utilities estimated cost is $460,000).
hearing date for June 12, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the J
Avenue Lime Silo Exterior Renovations project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on June 13, 2012
for June 12, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Demolition
Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential Structures and authorizing the
on June 13, 2012 (estimated cost is $1,045,000) (FLOOD).
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Motion to approve the Tax Exemption Certificate for Series 2012A and the Continuing
Disclosure Certificate for Series 2012A.
0727-05-12, authorizing and providing for the issuance of $11,140,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
Motion to approve the Continuing Disclosure Certificate for Series 2012B.
0728-05-12, authorizing and providing for the issuance of $11,380,000 Taxable General
Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012B, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
Motion to approve the Continuing Disclosure Certificate for Series 2012C.
Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012C, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
Motion to approve the Continuing Disclosure Certificate for Series 2012D.
Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012D, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
Motion to approve the Tax Exemption Certificate for Series 2012E and the Continuing
Disclosure Certificate for Series 2012E.
0731-05-12, authorizing and providing for the issuance of and securing the payment for
$5,830,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2012E, 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 2012F and the Continuing
Disclosure Certificate for Series 2012F.
0732-05-12, authorizing and providing for the issuance of $14,240,000 General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012F, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
a. 3rd Street Saloon, 1201 3rd Street SE (3 transfers to McGrath Power Sports, 4645
Center Point Road NE for 3 events on June 28, July 19 and August 23, 2012);
b. Casa Las Glorias, 2245 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
c. Cedar River Landing, 301 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for every other Friday
from June 8 through August 31, 2012);
d. Cedar River Landing, 301 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for July 4, 2012);
e. Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor services every Friday from June 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012);
f. Club Basix, 3916 1st Avenue NE (outdoor service for an event on June 2, 2012);
g. Club Co2, 616 2nd Avenue SE (outdoor service for an event on June 2, 2012);
h. CVS Pharmacy #8526, 4116 Center Point Road NE;
i. CVS Pharmacy #8532, 2711 Mt Vernon Road SE;
j. Deanoz Sports Bar, 3707 1st Avenue SE (outdoor service for an event on June
23, 2012);
k. Double Inn, 629 Ellis Boulevard NW;
l. Dublin City Pub, 415 1st Street SE;
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m. Field House Downtown, 401 1st Street SE (outdoor service for an event on June
9, 2012);
n. Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2272, 1735 11th Street NW;
o. MLI LLC / AvaCenter, 2121 Bowling Street SW;
p. Olive Garden #1475, 367 Collins Road NE;
q. Panchero’s Mexican Grill, 2315 Edgewood Road SW, Suite 210;
r. Pei’s Mandarin, 3287 6th Street SW;
s. Phong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant, 216 8th Street SE;
t. Pizza Hut #4311, 223 Collins Road NE;
u. Pizza Hut #4251, 1640 Edgewood Road SW;
v. Red Lobster #870, 163 Collins Road NE;
w. Red Robin America’s Gourmet Burgers and Spirits, 4625 1st Avenue SE;
x. Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on June 10-11, 2012)
y. Tenant 1 LLC, 2100 NW 100th Street, Suite A, Clive, IA, (5-day license for an
event at 200 First Street SE from June 7-11, 2012 with street closure;
z. Time Out Lounge, 3230 16th Avenue SW;
aa. Tobacco Outlet Plus #560, 2846 Mt Vernon Road SE;
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 2, 2012 for alcohol service at the
Zin’s Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).
0735-05-12, approving the special event application for the RAGBRAI 40th Celebration
and Counting Crows Concert on July 26, 2012 (including street closures).
0736-05-12, approving the special event application for the RAGBRAI Ride Through and
Stay in Cedar Rapids event on city streets and bridges on July 26 - July 27, 2012 (including
street closure).
0737-05-12, approving the special event application for the RAGBRAI Breakfast on the
Bridge event in the Czech Village/New Bohemia Neighborhoods on July 27, 2012 (including
street closure).
0738-05-12, approving the special event application for the Cedar Boat Club annual
fireworks display on July 3, 2012 (including street closure).
at 29 properties.
0741-05-12, accepting project and approving Performance Bond of Truelsen
Blumenthal, LLC dba Soil-Tek for the FY 2011 Hydroseeding Project (original contract amount
was $19,940; final contract amount is $15,345.28).
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0742-05-12, approving the Minor Preliminary Plat of Skalsky Second Addition at 2141
Ivanhoe Road, Ely, IA as requested by Elizabeth Skalsky.
0743-05-12, ratifying and approving the Iowa WMD Tactical Officers Task Force Team
28E Agreement and the Iowa Bomb Squad Task Force Team 28E Agreement with the State of
Iowa Department of Public Defense, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division.
payment thereof for the Kirkwood Boulevard SW from Kirkwood Court SW to Highway 30/151 &
Miller Avenue SW Re-alignment, Phase II project.
from Stoney Point Road to West Post Road Pavement Rehabilitation and Traffic Signals project.
0746-05-12, partially rescinding Resolution No. 2583-11-03, which established “Two
Hour Parking, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM except Sunday and Holidays” at multiple downtown locations
and replacing the time-limit parking with new metered parking zones.
0747-05-12, authorizing City Council to approve Legion Arts as a grant applicant for
Fiscal Year 2013 Hotel Motel. Abstain, Council member Gulick.
0748-05-12, authorizing City Council to approve $1,258,862 in Hotel Motel allocations
for Fiscal Year 2013. Abstain, Council member Gulick.
and the Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for three properties in
0750-05-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Appraisal Services with
Commercial Appraisers of Iowa, Inc. for the Public Works Department for an estimated annual
$50,000).
0751-05-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Appraisal Services with Cook
Appraisal LLC for the Public Works Department for an estimated annual amount of $50,000
0752-05-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Appraisal Review Services with
Oakwood Appraisal Co. for the Public Works Department for an estimated annual amount of
$25,000 (original contract amount was $25,000; renewal contract amount is $25,000).
0753-05-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Appraisal Review Services with
Hattery Real Estate Appraisals, LLC for the Public Works Department for an estimated annual
$25,000).
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0754-05-12, Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Convention Complex Hotel
Hazardous Material Abatement with Lindstrom Environmental, Inc. to reflect the additional cost
for removal of vermiculite, moldy drywall, black mastic and foam insulation and asbestos
containing roof material for an amount not to exceed $40,150 (original contract amount was
$295,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $596,399.45).
0755-05-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Roofing Services with Cedar
Service Company for Facilities Maintenance Services for an estimated annual amount of
0756-05-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Fuel Services with Fauser
Energy Resources for City Departments, The Eastern Iowa Airport and the Cedar Rapids/Linn
County Solid Waste Agency for an estimated annual amount of $3,500,000 (original contract
amount was $3,200,000; renewal contract amount is $3,500,000).
Architects, Inc. specifying an increased amount of $1,014,570 to reflect the increased scope of
work and responsibilities associated with the increased construction budget for the Cedar
Rapids Convention Complex project (original contract amount was $3,780,000; total contract
amount with this amendment is $5,246,556).
0758-05-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Frew
Nations Group, LLC, specifying an increased amount of $1,497,535 to authorize $9,999 in
expenses contained within the original executed contract to add $10,000 for additional
reimbursable expenses associated with preconstruction services and to add $1,477,536 for
construction management services, totaling an increase of $1,477,536 for additional
construction management services associated with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
Hotel project (original contract amount was $3,731,417; total contract amount with this
amendment is $5,228,952).
Nations Group, LLC in the amount of $216,000, specifying an extended contract term to
September 2, 2013, due to a change in the anticipated facility open date in connection with the
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex (original contract amount was $3,778,800; total contract
Architects, Inc. specifying an increased amount of $570,000 to authorize $50,000 in expenses
contained within the original executed contract and $520,000 in additional scope of work items
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for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel project (original contract amount was
0761-05-12, Amending Resolution No. 0007-01-10 to correct verbiage that was
inadvertently omitted in regard to the City’s purchasing policy.
0762-05-12, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $34,297 with Paulson Electric
Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Electrical Contract project (original
member Swore.
0765-05-12, Change Order No. 1 for a deductive amount of $97,313.89 with Tricon
Construction Group for the Roughing Filter #2 Dome Replacement and Concrete Repairs
project and authorizing issuance of final retainage payment in the amount of $81,134.31
(original contract amount was $1,720,000; final contract amount with this amendment is
$1,622,686.11).
0766-05-12, Professional Services Agreement with Ament, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $50,000 for design services in connection with the 29th Street NE Signal Improvement
Project.
0767-05-12, Pierce Manufacturing to repair corrosion damage on the Fire Department’s
2002 Pierce Dash Fire Pumper for a total amount of $39,727.
0768-05-12, Fleet Services purchase of three single axle dump trucks with plows and
spreaders from Hawkeye International in the amount of $374,505.
0769-05-12, Fleet Services Division purchase and delivery of one tandem axle dump
truck with plows and a spreader from Hawkeye International in the amount of $147,304.
0770-05-12, Fleet Services purchase of four single axle chassis with swaploaders, plows
and spreaders from Hawkeye International in the amount of $584,260.
0771-05-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of one additional standard cab chassis
(19,000 GVWR) and one additional standard cab chassis (16,000 GVWR) from Junge Ford
Center Point in the amount of $82,671.
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0772-05-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of two 2012 Wacker RD27-120
compaction rollers from Star Equipment Ltd. for use by the Public Works Streets Maintenance
Division, in the amount of $70,527.
0773-05-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2012 Ford F-250 XL pickup truck
from Stivers Ford for use by the Public Works Streets Maintenance Division, in the amount of
$29,756.
0774-05-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2012 Kubota RTV900 all-terrain
vehicle for an amount of $20,176.47 and one 2012 Bobcat T770 track loader in the amount of
$56,984.66 from Bobcat of Cedar Rapids for use by the Public Works Sewer Maintenance
Division, in the amount of $77,161.13.
0775-05-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of two 2012 Kubota RTV1100 all-terrain
vehicles in the amount of $18,232 each from Bobcat of Cedar Rapids for use by the Water
Pollution Control Division, for the total amount of $36,464.
submitted by J & L Properties, L.L.C. for additional right-of-way on Wilson Avenue SW in
connection with the parking lot expansion for Murdoch Funeral Homes located at 520 Wilson
Avenue SW.
submitted by Murdoch Funeral Homes, Inc. for additional right-of-way on Wilson Avenue SW in
connection with the parking lot expansion for Murdoch Funeral Homes located at 520 Wilson
Avenue SW.
0778-05-12, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP to provide professional services for the Federal
Courthouse historic rehabilitation project for an amount not to exceed $25,000.
0779-05-12, Agreement for Convention Complex Arena Portable Staging with
StageRight Corporation for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed
$308,408.99.
0780-05-12, Agreement for Convention Complex Arena Portable Seating with Hussey
Seating Company for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $192,388.74.
0781-05-12, Adopting a revenue purpose statement for the use or expenditure of fee
revenues from proposed natural gas franchise fees.
Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $15,000 for professional
services in connection with the Five Seasons Bus Garage Replacement project (original
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0783-05-12, Amendment No. 2 to Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services
for Nuisance Structures with D.W. Zinser Company to extend the term of the agreement and to
add three flood damaged structures for an amount not to exceed $22,450 (original contract
0784-05-12, Rescinding Resolution No. 0708-05-12 and authorizing execution of
Amended Agreements for Covenants and Restrictions for City owned property at 1501 and
1507 C Street SW (FLOOD).
total contract amount with this amendment is $821,328) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Swore.
0786-05-12, Awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed $26,960
bond and insurance of ECCO Midwest, Inc. for the Environmental Remediation Services for
Flood Damaged Structure-Bus Garage (FLOOD).
0787-05-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Matthew 25
Ministry Hub for City owned property at 512 8th Street NW in the third round of the Single
Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).
0788-05-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Cedar Valley
Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for City owned property at 1137 9th Street NW in the third round of
the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).
0789-05-12, Development Agreement with Matthew 25 Ministry Hub for the rehabilitation
of City-owned property at 1317 J Street SW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition
Program (FLOOD).
0790-05-12, Special Warranty Deed with Stark Real Estate Holdings, Inc. for City-owned
commercial property at 1501 and 1507 C Street SW (FLOOD).
hearing date for June 12, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 1st
Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project, and authorizing the City Engineer,
or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on June 20, 2012
(estimated cost is $4,470,000). Council member Gulick questioned holding bid openings for the
1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project and the Cedar Rapids Central
Fire Station project on the same date. City Engineer Dave Elgin announced the bid opening for
the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project should be changed to June
19, 2012. Council member Gulick moved the approval of the motion with a June 19, 2012 bid
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opening date; seconded by Council member Swore.
Ayes, Council members Gulick, Poe,
Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.
Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to
receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on June 20, 2012 (estimated cost is
$13,000,000) (FLOOD). Council member Gulick moved the approval of the motion; seconded
by Council member Swore. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon
Report on bids for the CR Transit Bus Garage project (estimated cost is $3,700,000)
(FLOOD). (Pat Ball)
Base Bid
$4,028,209
Alternate 1 - Concrete Masonry Units
Alternate 2 – Concrete Hardener
$49,702
$15,302
Base Bid
$4,067,584
$28,765
$7,200
Base Bid
$4,377,000
$54,000
$15,000
Report on bids for the Harrison Elementary Sidewalks project (estimated cost is
$84,000). (Joe Mailander)
Anne Duffield Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
City Wide Construction Corp., Cedar Rapids, IA
$76,371.00
$83,576.25
$89,638.00
insurance of Anne Duffield Construction, Inc. for the Harrison Elementary Sidewalks project.
Report on bids for the 3rd Avenue SE at Grande Avenue SE Sanitary Sewer
Improvements project (estimated cost is $100,000). (Joe Mailander)
Rathje Construction Company, Marion, IA
Incentive up to
Total
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$104,387.00
$ 3,500.00
$107,887.00
$105,332.10
$121,286.00
$147,482.35
*$194,155.50
*Error in bid
0792-05-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $104,387 plus incentive
up to $3,500, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the 3rd Avenue SE at
Grande Avenue SE Sanitary Sewer Improvements project.
Report on bids for the SW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration,
Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $540,000). (Joe Mailander)
Borst Brothers Construction, Inc., Marion, IA
Incentive up to
Total
$491,121.24
$ 10,000.00
$501,121.24
$517,345.00
$636,400.00
$646,846.83
incentive up to $10,000, bond and insurance of Borst Brothers Construction, Inc. for the SW
Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1 (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the NW Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration,
Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $710,000). (Joe Mailander)
Rathje Construction Company, Marion, IA
Incentive up to
Total
$670,438.95
$ 7,000.00
$677,438.95
incentive up to $7,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the NW
Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area, Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase 1 project (FLOOD).
0795-05-12, authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Jelinek
Company, LLC for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned commercial properties, located
at 1118 and 1120 2nd Street SE and 208 12th Avenue SE, acquired through the City’s Voluntary
Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD).
Ordinance No. 035-12, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 023-11 which
granted a gas utility franchise to MidAmerican Energy Company, to impose a franchise fee in
the amount of one percent, was presented and read the first time.
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Council member Gulick moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading;
seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Poe, Shey,
days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its second and third readings; seconded
by Council member Swore.
Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Poe, Shey, Shields,
Plumbing Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Plumbing Code and the 2012
edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code with modifications, was presented and read the second
time.
Council member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
Fire Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Fire Code and the 2012 edition of
the International Fire Code with modifications, was presented and read the second time.
the property described as a 3,801 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the formerly
by the City of Cedar Rapids, was presented and read the second time.
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0796-05-12, establishing a Utility Easement over a portion of Plat of Survey No. 1751
Parcel A as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids.
Ordinance No. 039-12, being an Ordinance adopting temporary regulations to be
effective on July 25, 26 and 27, 2012, for the overnight stay of the Register’s Annual Great
Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI®), was presented and read the second time.
No public comments were heard.
Council members Gulick, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
City Council adjourned at 5:09 p.m. to meet Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 12:00 Noon.
Absent, Council member Karr.
Absent, Council member Olson.
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June 12, 2012, 12:00 noon
Karr, Olson, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were Acting City Manager Casey
Drew and City Attorney James Flitz. Absent, Council member Poe
A public hearing was held to consider the annexation of property at 4455 Woodview
Drive NE south of 42nd Street NE and west of Edgewood Road NE as requested by James E. &
Cheryl E. Carnahan. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0797-06-12, annexing property at 4455 Woodview Drive NE south of 42nd Street NE and
west of Edgewood Road NE as requested by James E. & Cheryl E. Carnahan.
A public hearing was held to consider the annexation of property north of 16th Avenue
SW, east of Westridge Drive SW and south of Rockingham Drive SW as requested by Midwest
Development Co. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0798-06-12, annexing property north of 16th Avenue SW, east of Westridge Drive SW
and south of Rockingham Drive SW as requested by Midwest Development Co. Abstain,
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property north of Rogers
Road NW and west of Edgewood Drive NW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-2/PUD-O,
Single Family Residence Zone District/Planned Unit Development Overlay as requested by
Wilmar Development Company. Two comments were heard. No objections were heard or filed.
north of Rogers Road NW and west of Edgewood Drive NW from A, Agriculture Zone District to
R-2/PUD-O, Single Family Residence Zone District/Planned Unit Development Overlay as
requested by Wilmar Development Company, was presented and read the first time.
Approved.
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Ayes, Council
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 3400 Edgewood
Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as
requested by CoCoSaJe, LLC. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
3400 Edgewood Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District as requested by CoCoSaJe, LLC, was presented and read the first
time.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at Kirkwood
Boulevard SW and Four Oaks Drive SW from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District
to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Hunter Companies and Four
Oaks Family & Children’s Services. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Kirkwood Boulevard SW and Four Oaks Drive SW from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence
Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Hunter Companies
and Four Oaks Family & Children’s Services, was presented and read the first time.
considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Karr. Approved. Ayes,
Council members Karr, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council
members Gulick and Olson.
A public hearing was held to consider a Quit Claim Deed for property identified as Parcel
A of Plat of Survey 759 at 501 1st Street SE (Science Station) to 4000, LLC. No comments or
0799-06-12, Quit Claim Deed for property identified as Parcel A of Plat of Survey 759 at
501 1st Street SE (Science Station) to 4000, LLC.
located on City-owned land located along the northeasterly property line of 327 11th Avenue SE
in connection with improvements to electric service for the NewBo City Market. No comments or
Light Company (IPL), an Iowa corporation, for property located on City-owned land located
along the northeasterly property line of 327 11th Avenue SE in connection with improvements to
electric service for the NewBo City Market.
A public hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the
Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing sub-sections and establishing new sections
to provide an optional rate structure for Group III customers that allow greater production
flexibility. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing sub-sections and establishing new sections to provide
an optional rate structure for Group III customers that allow greater production flexibility, was
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Olson.
Approved.
Ayes, Council
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
contract and estimated cost for the J Avenue Lime Silo Exterior Renovations project (estimated
0801-06-12, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the J
Avenue Lime Silo Exterior Renovations project.
contract and estimated cost for the Parking Facility at 2nd St and 7th Ave SE – Bid Package 1 –
Deep Foundations & Site Preparation/Utilities project (Deep Foundations estimated cost is
$540,000; Site Preparation/Utilities estimated cost is $460,000). No comments or objections
Parking Facility at 2nd St and 7th Ave SE – Bid Package 1 – Deep Foundations & Site
Preparation/Utilities project.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project (estimated cost is
Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds
project (estimated cost is $4,470,000). One comment and two objections were heard. No
1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project.
estimated cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential
Structures (estimated cost is $1,045,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and Residential Structures (FLOOD).
Vernon. Council member Karr requested that Item Number 38t (Public Infrastructure
Improvements Petition and Assessment Agreement with Hy-Vee, Inc. and Butschi Real Estate
Company in connection with future public infrastructure improvements in C Avenue NE, Tower
Terrace Road and adjacent streets) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the
Regular Agenda. Council member Shey requested that Item Number 23 (Motion approving
various beer/liquor/wine applications) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the
Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon
Council member Swore moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council
member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon
a. June 26, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code, Health
Regulations, Section 21.13 Weeds, to update the notification process and amend
minor verbiage.
b. June 26, 2012 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property described as a multiple family residential property located at 1517
2nd Avenue SE.
c. June 26, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the
Zoning Ordinance, to allow City Council to request review of Preliminary Site
Development Plans.
d. June 26, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the
Zoning Ordinance, to update the City’s urban design standards; CIP/DID #397083
e. June 26, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 3570 Rodgers Road
NW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-1, Single Family Residence Zone District
as requested by Johannes Brothers Construction, Inc.
f. June 26, 2012 – to consider granting an Easement for Private Way Ingress and
Egress to Fawcett and Naibert, LLC from a portion of City-owned property located
at 123 3rd Avenue SE, known as the Paramount Theater, and establish an 8.18’ x
20’ Access and Utility Easement within the former alley located southeasterly of 3rd
Avenue SE between 1st Street SE and 2nd Street SE in connection with the
Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation project (FLOOD).
Pre-Acidification Tank Roof Replacement project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on July 11, 2012
hearing date for June 26, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the E
Avenue NW – Phase 1, Ellis Boulevard to 3rd Street, 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 June 27, 2012 (estimated cost is $3,730,000).
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding project and
authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the
results on July 11, 2012 (General Contract estimated cost is $10,200,000; Mechanical Contract
estimated cost is $4,200,000; Electrical Contract estimated cost is $2,900,000).
Arrowhead Lane NE Drainage Improvements project and authorizing the City Engineer, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on June 27, 2012
Polk Elementary Sidewalks project, with a bid opening scheduled for July 17, 2012 at the Iowa
Department of Transportation (estimated cost is $110,000).
2nd Avenue SE from 7th Street SE to 10th Street SE Two-Way Conversion and Traffic Signal
Improvement Project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids
and publicly announce the results on June 27, 2012 (estimated cost is $480,000).
Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 Pump House project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or
(estimated cost is $2,600,000).
0809-06-12, reappointing Thomas Hobson (effective through June 30, 2015) to the
Airport Commission.
0810-06-12, appointing Laura Behrens (effective through June 30, 2015) and
reappointing Susan O’Connor (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Board of Ethics.
0811-06-12, reappointing Carol Hustad (effective through June 30, 2015) to the
Building/Fire Board of Appeals.
0812-06-12, appointing Laura Seaton (effective through June 30, 2015) and reappointing
James Halverson (effective through June 30, 2015) to the City Planning Commission.
0813-06-12, appointing Tamara Cronin (effective through June 30, 2015) and Paulette
Hall (effective through June 30, 2015) and reappointing Keith Rippy (effective through June 30,
2015) to the Civil Rights Commission.
0814-06-12, appointing Amanda Burns (effective through June 30, 2015) and
reappointing Martha Hauerwas (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Housing Board of
Appeals.
0815-06-12, reappointing Doug Elliott (effective through June 30, 2018), Jade Hart
(effective through June 30, 2018) and Matthew Wilding (effective through June 30, 2018) to the
Library Board of Trustees.
0816-06-12, appointing Susie Weinacht (effective through June 30, 2015) and James
Voss (effective through June 30, 2015) and reappointing Jackie Thompson-Oster (effective
through June 30, 2015) to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
0817-06-12, vote of thanks to Susie Weinacht for serving on the Board of Ethics.
0818-06-12, vote of thanks to Matthew O’Neal and Tom Takes for serving on the
Building/Fire Board of Appeals.
0819-06-12, vote of thanks to Lana Baldus for serving on the City Planning Commission.
0820-06-12, vote of thanks to Mitchell Levin and Ruth White for serving on the Civil
Rights Commission.
0821-06-12, vote of thanks to Ben Pothoff for serving on the Housing Board of Appeals.
0822-06-12, vote of thanks to Gretchen Aschoff and Timothy Polk for serving on the
Parks & Recreation Commission.
0823-06-12, approving the special event application for the Kids Against Hunger 5K and
10K run and Family Fun Run on July 14, 2012 (including road closures).
0824-06-12, approving the special event application for the Cedar Rapids Freedom
Festival Imagination Square at Greene Square Park on June 23, 2012 (includes street
closures).
Festival Parade on June 23, 2012 (includes street closures).
Festival Celebration of Freedom fireworks and entertainment event on July 4, 2012 (including
road closures).
0828-06-12, levy assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at 7
properties.
0829-06-12, intent to assess – Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
bills – 19 properties.
0830-06-12, levy assessment – Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
0832-06-12, accepting Storm sewer in Cedar Ridge Place Second Addition and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Maxwell Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$41,700.
0833-06-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete paving in Cedar Ridge Place Second
Addition and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by City Wide Construction
Corporation in the amount of $134,252.50.
0834-06-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Cedar Ridge
Homes, Inc. for property at 515 7th Avenue SW for the third round of the Single Family New
Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
0835-06-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Cedar Ridge
Homes, Inc. for property at 613 3rd Avenue SW for the third round of the Single Family New
0836-06-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Jim Sattler, Inc.
for property at 2207 D Street SW for the third round of the Single Family New Construction
Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
0837-06-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Skogman
Construction Company of Iowa for property at 1117 8th Street SE for the third round of the
Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
0838-06-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with V&B Enterprises
L.C. for property at 1213 10th Street NW for the third round of the Single Family New
0839-06-12, rescinding Resolution No. 0449-03-12 and authorizing execution of a
Corrective Special Warranty Deed for property at 1668 9th Street NW being conveyed to Jim
Sattler, Inc. (FLOOD).
Corrective Special Warranty Deed for property at 1670 9th Street NW being conveyed to Jim
Sattler, Inc. (FLOOD).
0841-06-12, approving the Final Plat of Sisley Grove First Addition located east of Sisley
Grove Road and south of US Highway 30.
payment thereof for the 16th Avenue PCC Widening from Stoney Point Road to West Post Road
project. Abstain, Council member Olson.
0843-06-12, establishing a difficult sample adjustment rate reduction of ten percent for
total suspended solids during production of certain industrial products effective July 1, 2012.
0844-06-12, supporting development of new production options for new or existing
industrial users by proposing elimination of 3-day demand charges during new product trial runs
or testing effective July 1, 2012.
0845-06-12, approving emergency repair services at Water Pollution Control Facility
from Tricon Construction Group for emergency repairs to the Roughing Filter #4 NTE for the
total amount of $29,223.70.
0846-06-12, adopting the City’s revised debt Post-Issuance Compliance Policy for TaxAdvantaged Obligations.
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for five properties in connection with the HUD Community
0848-06-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Title Report Services with Iowa
Title Services for the Public Works Department for an estimated annual amount of $50,000
0849-06-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Police Agreement for OC, Handcuffs and
Restraints, Helmets and Riot Gear with Carpenter Uniform Company for a total annual amount
not to exceed $75,000 (original contract amount was $86,351.40; renewal contract amount is
$75,000).
0850-06-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Water Agreement for Commercial Water
Meters and Accessories with Ferguson Waterworks for a total annual amount not to exceed
0851-06-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Recycling Carts with Rehrig
Pacific Company for Solid Waste and Recycling for the total estimated annual amount not to
exceed $283,500 (original contract amount was $350,000; renewal contract amount is
$283,500).
0852-06-12, Amendment No. 3 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 $85,000).
0853-06-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Lime Sludge Disposal with Lee
Crawford Quarry Co. for the Utilities Department, Water Operations for an estimated annual
$270,000).
Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $6,750 for environmental site
assessment services in connection with the Cedar Rapids Fire Station No. 3 Project (original
0855-06-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement in the amount of
$13,752 with Shive-Hattery Inc. for design services in connection with the Bever-Linden-Blake
SE Area 2011 Water Main Improvements (original contract amount was $68,493; total contract
0856-06-12, Amending Resolution No. 0964-07-11 to increase the Fiscal Year 2012
purchase amount from Hewlett- Packard Company for HP equipment for a total annual amount
not to exceed $500,000 (original contract amount was $400,000; total contract amount with this
Ltd. for the N Avenue NW 2011 Water Main Replacement project (original contract amount was
0859-06-12, Letter of Agreement Renewal with Schrader Excavating & Grading Co. for
the Repair of Water Service Lines FY13 for an estimated amount of $235,000.
0860-06-12, Information Technology Department purchase of Lenel Enterprise Security
System including maintenance for the Water Pollution Control Facility from Communications
Engineering Company in the amount of $40,000.
0861-06-12, accepting bid in the amount of $5,150 from Scallon Custom Homes, LLC
and approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 1621 10th Street NW.
0862-06-12, accepting bid in the amount of $50,000 from Adroit, L.C. and approving a
Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 219 2nd Avenue SE.
0863-06-12, accepting bid in the amount of $72,904 from Richard L. Cook and approving
a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 731 3rd Street SW.
0864-06-12, Easement for Sanitary Sewer from Champion Innovations, Inc. for the
consideration of $1 and other valuable consideration for Lot 5 and Lot 9, Champion First
Addition.
for Drainage and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Keystone Place, LLC
from land located at 6126 Rockwell Drive NE in connection with the Arrowhead Lane NE
Drainage Improvements project.
for Drainage and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Craig A. Hartman and
Deborah A. Hartman from land located at 2650 Adirondack Drive NE in connection with the
Adirondack Drive NE Drainage Improvements project.
0867-06-12, Total Acquisition Purchase Agreement in the amount of $97,800 with Sevig
Development, L.C. for vacant real properties located at 1931, 2007 and 2013 Roosevelt Road
SW.
0868-06-12, Parks and Recreation Department, Golf and Recreation Operations
purchase of wholesale beer and related products in the amount of $133,000 for Fiscal Year
2013 concession sales.
0869-06-12, contract extension with Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy for the
Methamphetamine Hot Spots Grant Program Fiscal Year 2010 Award.
0870-06-12, User Agreement with the State of Iowa Department of Public Safety Iowa
On-Line Warrants and Articles System to facilitate the interchange of information.
0871-06-12, Grant Application for a State Energy Program administered through the
Iowa Office of Energy Independence to assist with the funding of energy efficient lighting
retrofits at Water Pollution Control and the J Avenue Water Plant.
0872-06-12, purchase of National Flood Insurance Program coverage through Selective
Insurance Company for an amount not to exceed $82,386.
0873-06-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of three 2012 Ford Fusion mid-sized
sedans, two 2012 Ford Focus compact sedans and one Ford E150 ¾ ton cargo van from
Charles Gabus Ford for a total amount of $105,853.
0874-06-12, Water Division purchase of two replacement Bry-Air Dehumidifiers from
Bry-Air, Inc. in the amount of $28,252.
bond and insurance of Kelly Demolition LLC for the RACM Demolition Services for 235 27th
Street NW.
0876-06-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of one additional standard cab chassis
(19,000 GVWR) from Junge Ford Center Point for a total amount of $39,747.
0877-06-12, agreement for purchase and installation of replacement doors with Dan’s
Overhead Doors for an amount not to exceed $32,605.
0878-06-12, Hilton Worldwide to utilize its procurement process to maintain certain
specifications for hotel products related to Information Technology (IT), fitness room, mock up
rooms, operating supplies and equipment (OS&E), exterior signage, uniforms, and telephone
equipment for an amount not to exceed $1,900,000.
Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $24,200 for geotechnical
services in connection with the Central Fire Station project (original contract amount was
0880-06-12, Change Order No.1 in the amount of $22,920 with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the
Mohawk Park Water Service project (original contract amount was $35,000.00; total contract
total contract amount with this amendment is $824,483) (FLOOD).
0882-06-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $24,558.07 with Connolly
Construction, Inc. for the 2012 FEMA Detention Basin Repairs project (original contract amount
was $137,850.10; total contract amount with this amendment is $162,408.17) (FLOOD).
Construction, Inc. for the Sidewalk, Street and Storm Sewer Intake Repair – FEMA Project #1
(original contract amount was $1,096,327.75; total contract amount with this amendment is
$1,190,448.78) (FLOOD).
Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Group 3 Downtown System Improvements
and Repair project (original contract amount was $413,898.85; total contract amount with this
0887-06-12, Amendment to Lease – Business Property from Chris Eden and Jesse
McElmeel for property located at 2109 North Towne Lane NE for continued use as the
temporary Animal Care and Control facility (FLOOD).
insurance of Kleiman Construction, Inc. for the CR Transit Bus Garage project (estimated cost is
$3,700,000) (FLOOD).
0889-06-12, Development Agreement with Matthew 25 Ministry Hub for the rehabilitation
of City-owned property at 1317 J Street SW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition
Program (FLOOD).
0890-06-12, commitment to secure a bridge loan for Business Solutions Group for an
amount not to exceed $83,000 with Community Disaster Grant funds allocated for business
gaps (FLOOD).
0891-06-12, Agreement for Paramount Theatre Orchestra Furniture with Wenger
Corporation for a total amount not to exceed $56,099.10 (FLOOD).
0892-06-12, Agreement for Paramount Theatre Lounge Furniture, Tables, Stacking
Chairs and Lectern with M. Hanson & Company for a total amount not to exceed $140,549.44
(FLOOD).
Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of Benz Beverage Depot, 501 7th
Avenue SE; Casey’s General Store #2762, 20 Miller Avenue SW; Casey’s General Store #2763,
641 Edgewood Road NW; Casey’s General Store #2766, 380 33rd Avenue SW; Casey’s
General Store #2772, 3349 Mt Vernon Road SE; Casey’s General Store #2773, 3625
Edgewood Road SW; Casey’s General Store #2787, 1661 32nd Street NE; Casey’s General
Store #2850, 5655 C Street SW; Cedar Rapids Residence Inn, 1900 Dodge Road NE; Cedar
River Landing, 301 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for July 26, 2012-RAGBRAI); Chrome Horse
Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for July 25-27, 2012-RAGBRAI);
Cigarette Outlet #14, 225 Edgewood Road NW; Double Inn, 629 Ellis Blvd NW (outdoor service
for July 26-27, 2012-RAGBRAI); Fieldhouse Downtown, 411 1st Street SE (outdoor service for
sidewalk café); JM O’Malley’s, 1502 H Avenue NE (outdoor service for events June 21-24 and
June 28-July 5, 2012); National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW
(new); New Shack Tavern, 2545 Old River Road SW; Outskirts, 58 Miller Avenue SW (outdoor
service for an event on June 23-24, 2012); Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for July
26-27, 2012-RAGBRAI); Time Out Lounge, 3230 16th Avenue SW (outdoor service for an event
on June 30, 2012); VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, 1100 Rockford Road SW (5-day license for the
BB-Q Round-Up at Lot #44 - 8th Avenue and 2nd Street SE on June 21-25, 2012); Walgreen’s
#03875, 2821 1st Avenue SE (switching to Class E liquor); Walgreen’s #05042, 3325 16th
Avenue SW (switching to Class E liquor); Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for June 16,
2012 for alcohol service at the Zin’s Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).
0893-06-12, Public Infrastructure Improvements Petition and Assessment Agreement
with Hy-Vee, Inc. and Butschi Real Estate Company in connection with future public
infrastructure improvements in C Avenue NE, Tower Terrace Road and adjacent streets.
Report on bids for the City of Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Permanent
Flood Repairs Package 3 - Intermediate Lift, Final Lift, Secondary Treatment, Unit Substations 3
& 7, Cryogenic Oxygen Generation, and Activated Sludge project. (Pat Ball)
Rice Lake Construction Group
Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc.
WRH, Inc.
Tricon General Construction
Deerwood, MN
Gurnee, IL
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dubuque, IA
$7,748,600
$8,744,000
$9,276,000
$9,790,000
insurance of Rice Lake Construction Group for the City of Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control
Facility Permanent Flood Repairs Package 3 - Intermediate Lift, Final Lift, Secondary
Treatment, Unit Substations 3 & 7, Cryogenic Oxygen Generation, and Activated Sludge project
Commercial Structures for up to 50 flood-damaged commercial structures. (John Riggs)
ECCO Midwest, Inc.
Horsley Specialties, Inc.
Lindstrom Environmental
New Horizons Enterprises
South St. Paul, MN
Rapid City, SD
Plymouth, MN
Kansas City, MO
$797,675
$888,340
$1,568,260
$1,582,350
Flood Damaged Commercial Structures (estimated cost is $1,100,000) (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Residential Structures for
demolition services for 62 flood-damaged residential parcels. (John Riggs)
BWC Excavating, LC
Kelly Demolition, LLC
DW Zinser Company
Solon, Iowa
Mt. Vernon, IA
Walford, IA
$691,300.00
$748,400.50
Mistake in Bid
bond and insurance of BWC Excavating, LC for Demolition Services Flood Damaged
Residential Structures (estimated cost is $945,700) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures
for the demolition of 16 flood-damaged commercial parcels. (John Riggs)
DW Zinser Company
Walford, IA
Mt. Vernon, IA
$499,180.00
$513,131.75
Commercial Structures (estimated cost is $1,100,000) (FLOOD).
Presentation regarding Item Number 43: Sandy Pumphrey
0898-06-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $12,402,000 plus
incentive up to $20,000, bond and insurance of Knutson Construction Services Midwest for the
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp (and Skywalk) project (parking ramp
estimated amount is $10,500,000; skywalk estimated amount is $1,000,000).
Discussion regarding Item Number 44: Vern Zakostelecky
0899-06-12, consider approval of a Preliminary Site Development Plan for property at
Kirkwood Community College Campus, zoned O-S, Office/Service Zone District and considered
an “Essential Service” as requested by Kirkwood Community College and Linn County Joint
Communication.
the property described as a 6,011 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley from 7th
Street SE to 8th Street SE and between 1st Avenue SE and 2nd Avenue SE as requested by
the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the new Central Fire Station Flood Recovery
project, was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson,
Council member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Shey, Shields,
0900-06-12, establishing two Utility Easements for existing utilities and designating Cityowned property as right-of-way for 7th Street SE, 8th Street SE and 2nd Avenue SE as
requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD).
At 1:42 p.m. Council member Gulick moved to recess and reconvene in the Chambers
Conference Room to meet in closed session to discuss strategy with legal counsel in a matter
where litigation is imminent because its disclosure would likely prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the City Council in that litigation, as well as to discuss the purchase or sale of
particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase
the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property; seconded by Council
member Vernon. Council was polled.
Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Shey,
Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. [City Manager Jeff Pomeranz arrived and went into
closed session with Council along with City Attorney James Flitz]
Council member Gulick moved to come out of closed session; seconded by Council
member Vernon. Council was polled. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Shey,
City Council adjourned at 2:31 p.m. to meet Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Absent, Council member Poe
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 19, 2012; 3:00 p.m.
City Council met for a Special Session in City Hall, 101 First Street SE, Blairs Ferry
Conference Room. Present, Council members Gulick, Karr, Swore and Olson. Council member
Shey participated and voted on the resolution by way of telephone.
Also present were Acting
City Manager Casey Drew, Assistant City Attorney Mo Sheronick, Rob Davis, Engineering
Manager and Sandy Pumphrey, Building Facilities Capital Project Manager. Absent, Mayor
Corbett, Council members Poe, Shields and Vernon.
Council member Gulick chaired the
meeting.
The following resolution was approved with all Council members voting “Aye” unless
noted.
Discussion: Rob Davis
0901-06-12, discontinuing the current bid letting process for the Parking Facility at 2nd
St and 7th Ave SE – Bid Package 1 – Deep Foundations & Site Preparation/Utilities project and
cancelling the June 20, 2012 bid letting for this project.
Council member Swore moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Olson. Ayes,
Council members Gulick, Karr, Shey, Swore and Olson.
June 26, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Karr,
Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields and Swore. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City
Attorney James Flitz. Absent, Council members Gulick and Vernon.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Tim Carter.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Health Regulations, Section 21.13 Weeds, by updating the notification process and amending
minor verbiage. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 21 Municipal Code,
minor verbiage, was presented and read the first time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Swore.
Approved, Ayes, Council
members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett.
A public hearing was scheduled to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal
Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to allow City Council to request review of Preliminary Site
Development Plans. The public hearing was cancelled at the request of the Community
Development Department and will be rescheduled for a later date.
Zoning Ordinance, to update the City’s Urban Design Standards. One comment was heard. No
Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to update the City’s Urban Design Standards, was presented and
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 3570 Rodgers
Road NW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-1, Single Family Residence Zone District as
requested by Johannes Brothers Construction, Inc. No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
3570 Rodgers Road NW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-1, Single Family Residence Zone
District as requested by Johannes Brothers Construction, Inc., was presented and read the first
time.
A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property described as a multiple family residential property located at 1517 2nd Avenue
SE. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0902-06-12, to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property described as a
multiple family residential property located at 1517 2nd Avenue SE.
A public hearing was held to consider granting an Easement for Private Way Ingress and
Egress to Fawcett and Naibert, LLC from a portion of City-owned property located at 123 3rd
Avenue SE, known as the Paramount Theatre, and establish an 8.18’ x 20’ Access and Utility
Easement within the former alley located southeasterly of 3rd Avenue SE between 1st Street SE
and 2nd Street SE in connection with the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation
project. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
0903-06-12, Easement for Private Way Ingress and Egress in the amount of $1 to
Fawcett and Naibert, LLC from a portion of City-owned property located at 123 3rd Avenue SE,
known as the Paramount Theatre, in connection with the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery &
Renovation project (FLOOD).
0904-06-12, establishing a Permanent Access and Utility Easement over a portion of the
former alley located southeasterly of 3rd Avenue SE and between 1st Street SE and 2nd Street
SE (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the Pre-Acidification Tank Roof Replacement project (estimated
Pre-Acidification Tank Roof Replacement project.
contract and estimated cost for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 Pump House project
Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 Pump House project.
contract and estimated cost for the E Avenue NW – Phase 1, Ellis Boulevard to 3rd Street, Storm
Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvements project (estimated cost is $3,730,000).
0907-06-12, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the E
Avenue NW – Phase 1, Ellis Boulevard to 3rd Street, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and
Street Improvements project.
estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior
Cladding project (General Contract estimated cost is $10,200,000; Mechanical Contract
estimated cost is $4,200,000; Electrical Contract estimated cost is $2,900,000). No comments
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exterior Cladding project.
contract and estimated cost for the Arrowhead Lane NE Drainage Improvements project
Arrowhead Lane NE Drainage Improvements project.
A public hearing was held to consider the proposed revised plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Polk Elementary Sidewalks project (estimated cost is
$110,000). One objection was heard. Written objections were filed.
Polk Elementary Sidewalks project (currently on the table). Council member Karr moved to
remove the resolution from the table; seconded by Council member Poe. Ayes, Council
members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried. Council
member Karr moved the adoption of the resolution; seconded by Council member Poe. Ayes,
none.
Nays, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor
Corbett. RESOLUTION FAILED.
0910-06-12, adopting revised plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost
for the Polk Elementary Sidewalks project.
contract and estimated cost for the 2nd Avenue SE from 7th Street SE to 10th Street SE Two-Way
Conversion and Traffic Signal Improvement Project (estimated cost is $480,000). No comments
nd
2
Avenue SE from 7th Street SE to 10th Street SE Two-Way Conversion and Traffic Signal
Improvement Project.
Karr. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett.
Motion carried.
member Karr. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor
Corbett. Motion carried.
a. July 10, 2012 – to consider the vacation of public ways and grounds in and to the
property described as a 60-foot wide parcel of City-owned right-of-way located west
of and adjacent to 1200 Edgewood Road NW as requested by the City of Cedar
Rapids in connection with the Fire Station #3 project.
b. July 10, 2012 – to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement with
Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Iowa corporation, for property on Cityowned land located at the northeasterly property line of 1020 3rd Street SE in
connection with improvements to electric service for the NewBo City Market. Abstain,
Council member Poe.
hearing date for July 24, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 2nd
Avenue SW from 3rd Street to 6th Street Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main
Improvements project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids
and publicly announce results on July 25, 2012 (estimated cost is $1,820,000).
hearing date for July 10, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 6th
Street SW – Pavement Rehabilitation from Waconia Avenue to 66th Avenue SW project, and
results on July 11, 2012 (estimated cost is $625,000).
hearing date for July 10, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
80th Street SW and 1st Avenue West Intersection Improvements project, and authorizing the City
Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on July 18,
2012 (estimated cost is $120,000).
City Services Center – Bid Package 1 – Phase 1 Abatement and Demolition project and
results on July 25, 2012 (estimated cost is $365,000) (FLOOD).
hearing date for July 10, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the SE
Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase One project, and authorizing the
City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on July
hearing for July 10, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
Veterans Memorial Phase III project and authorizing the Veterans Memorial Director, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on August 1, 2012
City Services Center - New Permanent Fuel Station and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or
Motion appointing Justin Shields as temporary Mayor Pro Tempore for the purposes of
signing the June 26, 2012 resolutions, ordinances and other necessary documents.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Best Western Cooper’s Mill Hotel, 100 F Avenue NW;
Cedar Rapids Country Club, 550 27th Street Drive SE;
Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Road SW;
Checker’s Tavern & Eatery, 3120 6th Street SW;
Club Basix, 3916 1st Avenue NE (outdoor service for an event on July 7-8, 2012);
Coral Isle Club-Knights of Columbus, 716 A Avenue NE;
g. Comfort Inn, 5055 Rockwell Drive NE (new);
h. Cedar Rapids Elk’s Lodge # 251, 801 33rd Avenue SW;
i. El Mercadito, 700 1st Avenue NW, Suite B (new - switching to Class C Beer retail formerly El Mercadito La Salsita - creating two businesses);
j. Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW;
k. Hy-Vee Drugstore #6, 4035 Mt. Vernon Road SE;
l. Hy-Vee Food Store #3, 20 Wilson Avenue SW;
m. Hy-Vee Food Store #4, 1556 1st Avenue NE;
n. Hy-Vee Food Store #5, 3235 Oakland Road NE;
o. La Salsita, 700 1st Avenue NW, Suite A (new – formerly El Mercadito La Salsita creating two businesses);
p. Los Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill, 2825 6th Street SW;
q. Millstream Brewhaus, 2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW;
r. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW (outdoor
service for an event on July 14, 2012);
s. Pub Mitchell, 1100 1st Street SW;
t. Red’s Public House, 112 2nd Street SE;
u. Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for events on June 29-30, July 3-4,
July 13-14, July 27-28, August 10-11 and August 24-25, 2012);
v. Sierra Foods, 3326 Center Point Road NE;
w. Tornado’s Tournament Room, 1400 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on
July 27-28, 2012);
x. Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for July 7, 2012 for alcohol service at the
Zin’s Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).
0914-06-12, appointing Dave Hogan (effective through June 30, 2015) and reappointing
Matthew O’Neal (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Building/Fire Board of Appeals.
0915-06-12, reappointing Nancy Evans (effective through April 4, 2016) to the Civil
Service Commission.
0916-06-12, appointing Theodore Meiners (effective through June 30, 2015) and
reappointing Victor Brown (effective through June 30, 2015) and Erik Munson (effective
through June 30, 2015) to the Electrical Board for Licensing and Appeals.
0917-06-12, reappointing Brenda Blevins (effective through June 30, 2013), Leland Freie
(effective through June 30, 2013) and Melissa White (effective through June 30, 2013) to the
Grants & Programs Citizens Advisory Committee.
0918-06-12, appointing Moira Blake (effective through June 30, 2015), Leslie Charipar
(effective through June 30, 2015), Tim Oberbroeckling (effective through June 30, 2015) and
Barbara Westercamp (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
0919-06-12, appointing Alison Brown (effective through June 30, 2015) and reappointing
Thomas Day (effective through June 30, 2015) and James Meyer-Gast (effective through
June 30, 2015) to the Plumbing Board of Appeals.
0920-06-12, appointing Bridgett Cardenas, Larry Eason, Lora Ferguson, Hana Hassan,
Shannon Holmquist, Ed Syrovy, Heidi Taylor and Yvonne Tetter and reappointing Anna
Dennis, Effie McCollum and Sharon Wilson to the Resident Advisory Board.
0921-06-12, appointing Steven Dummermuth, Jr. (effective through June 30, 2015), Ann
Lipsky (effective through June 30, 2015) and Cathy Terukina (effective through June 30,
2015) and reappointing John Riccolo (effective through June 30, 2015) and to the SelfSupported Municipal Improvement District Commission (SSMID).
0922-06-12, reappointing Sam Shea (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Stormwater
Commission.
0923-06-12, appointing Constance Arens (effective through June 30, 2015) and
reappointing Gary Grant (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Veterans Memorial
Commission.
0924-06-12, appointing Mel Andringa (effective through June 30, 2015), Marilee Fowler
(effective through June 30, 2015), Andi Londquist (effective through June 30, 2015), Grant
Stevens (effective through June 30, 2014) and reappointing Arbe Bareis (effective through
June 30, 2015) and Ann Knierim (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Visual Arts
Commission. Abstain, Council member Poe.
0925-06-12, vote of thanks to Dave Justice for serving on the Electrical Board for
Licensing and Appeals.
0926-06-12, vote of thanks to Marcia Harris and Martin Hoeger for serving on the Grants
& Programs Citizens Advisory Committee.
0927-06-12, vote of thanks to Bradley Fritz, Timothy Klima, Kevin Papp and Maura
Pilcher for serving on the Historic Preservation Commission.
0928-06-12, vote of thanks to Gary Ficken, Stephen Hammes and Lisa Kuzela for
serving on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Citizen Oversight Committee.
0929-06-12, vote of thanks to Brian Rogers for serving on the Plumbing Board of
Appeals.
0930-06-12, vote of thanks to Michelle Conlon, Debra Fairley and Melanie Hoffman for
serving on the Resident Advisory Board.
0931-06-12, vote of thanks to Steve Caves, Steve Dummermuth, Sr., Michael Frantz
and Mark Long for serving on Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission
(SSMID).
0932-06-12, vote of thanks to Stacie Johnson for serving on the Stormwater
Commission.
0933-06-12, vote of thanks to Pat Healy, Rachel Mills and Jennifer Neumann for serving
on the Visual Arts Commission.
0934-06-12, reducing the number of members on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST)
Citizen Oversight Committee from seven to four (FLOOD).
0935-06-12, approving the special event application for the Cedar Valley Running
Association Fifth Season Road Races on July 3-4, 2012 (including road closures).
0936-06-12, approving the special event application for the KCRG-TV Kids’ Parade on
July 4, 2012 (including road closures).
0937-06-12, amending Resolution No. 0826-06-12 to authorize an additional road
closure for the “Celebration of Freedom” fireworks and entertainment event on July 4, 2012.
0938-06-12, approving the special event application for the National Czech and Slovak
Museum and Library “Grand Opening Celebration” event on July 14-15, 2012 (including road
closures).
0939-06-12, approving the special event application for the Cedar Rapids Fire
Department and Muscular Dystrophy Association of Eastern Iowa “Fill the Boot” events on July
6, August 3, 30, 31 and September 1, 2012.
0940-06-12, levy assessment – Solid Waste & Recycling for clean-up costs at 3
properties.
0941-06-12, intent to assess – Utilities – Water Division for delinquent municipal utility
0943-06-12, levy assessment – Public Works – delinquent weed mowing charges - 12
properties.
0944-06-12, levy assessment – Public Works – delinquent snow removal charges - 16
properties.
0945-06-12, accepting the Water Plants Disinfection System Improvements project,
accepting Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of
$260,305.55 to Miron Construction Co., Inc. (original contract amount was $35,104,000; final
contract amount is $34,920,450.33).
0946-06-12, accepting the FY 2011 City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sanitary Sewer
Improvements – Lining project, accepting Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final
payment in the amount of $26,927.91 to Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC (original contract
amount was $574,311.50; final contract amount is $538,558.28).
0947-06-12, accepting Environmental Remediation Services of Flood Damaged
Structures project, accepting Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in
the amount of $42,600.95 to Environmental Works, Inc. (original contract amount was
$1,279,235; final contract amount is $852,019.04) (FLOOD).
0948-06-12, rescinding Resolution No. 1180-05-03 and establishing a “30 Minute Free
Parking” area for City Hall visitors adjacent to the new City Hall along the west side of 1st Street
SE south of 1st Avenue to provide a more customer friendly parking area.
0949-06-12, approving a variance request in accordance with Section 31.01(h) of the
City Subdivision Ordinance and approving an extension of the City approval periods for the
Major Preliminary Plat of Airport Plaza Addition and the Final Plat of Airport Plaza First Addition,
for property located east of 6th Street SW and north of Wright Brothers Boulevard SW.
0950-06-12, accepting the Affidavit for Service Line Reimbursement from Lloyd A. Kral,
Sr., owner of the property at 1807 C Avenue NE, agreeing to reimburse the City on a monthly
installment basis for the replacement of his water service line.
0951-06-12, authorizing the park at the intersection of 1st Avenue and 1st Street NE be
renamed “Five Seasons Plaza” to coincide with the complete renovation of the park.
0952-06-12, authorizing the naming of the new dog park at Squaw Creek Park as “K-9
Acres.”
0953-06-12, approving travel in the amount of $3,170.60 for the Utilities Safety Trainer
for attending the American Society for Training & Development International Conference in
Denver, Co. from May 5–10, 2012.
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for seven properties in connection with the HUD Community
0955-06-12, approving Fiscal Year 2013 Hotel Motel applicant allocations in the total
amount of $1,470,282.
0956-06-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Fiber Optic Cabling Material with
Terry Durin Company to reflect additional materials required for the JCN project for an amount
not to exceed $34,840.04 (original contract amount was $259,974.96; total contract amount with
this amendment is $294,815).
0957-06-12, Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder &
Associates, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $33,570 for design and contract
document preparation services in connection with the Bever Avenue SE Rehabilitation project
$329,811).
0958-06-12, Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Legislative Services with Grant
Consulting LLC / L&L Murphy Consulting Associates for the one year period of July 1, 2012 –
June 30, 2013 for an amount not to exceed $60,000 (original contract amount was $60,000;
0959-06-12, Rescinding Resolution No. 0759-05-12 and authorizing execution of
Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Sevices Agreement with Frew Nations Group, LLC in the
amount of $216,000 in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex project (original
0961-06-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $43,100 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
0962-06-12, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $50,156.53 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
$735,609.93).
0964-06-12, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $769 with Tricon Construction Group
for the May’s Island Maintenance Package project (original contract amount was $403,000; total
contract amount with this amendment is $446,948.53).
0965-06-12, Change Order Nos. 4, 5 and 6 in the amount of $21,690.70 with Harris
Corporation in connection with the Linn County 800 MHz Radio System and authorizing
issuance of purchase orders and payments in accordance with the contracted schedule.
0966-06-12, Agreement for Marketing Communications Services with ME&V for a total
annual amount not to exceed $150,000.
0967-06-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of one Smithco Spray Star 1750 spray
vehicle and one Smithco Spray Star 1600P spray vehicle for golf grounds maintenance for use
by Golf Operations from Turfwerks for a total amount of $57,079.20.
0968-06-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of two John Deere mowers from Van-Wall
Equipment, Inc. for use by Golf Operations for a total amount of $54,832.
0969-06-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of one Toro Reelmaster mower from MTI
Distributing for use by Golf Operations for an amount of $40,656.17.
0970-06-12, partial release of retained funds to Tricon General Construction on the Ash
Lagoon Liner Project in the amount of $32,177.02.
0971-06-12, Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in the
amount of $13,585 for construction of Curb Ramps in connection with the Williams Boulevard
SW (U.S. Business 151/Iowa 922) at Wiley Boulevard SW and Edgewood Road SW
Intersection Improvements project.
0972-06-12, accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $5,725 for the
partial acquisition of a permanent drainage easement and a temporary grading easement for
construction from 6202 Rockwell Drive NE, owned by Timberland Partners XXX, LLP, in
connection with the Arrowhead Lane NE Drainage Improvements project.
for Traffic Control and Street Light Electrical Facilities from U.S. Bank National Association from
land located on the south side of 1st Avenue East, west of 3rd Street SE, in connection with the
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex project.
amount not to exceed $125,000 for construction testing services in connection with the Cedar
Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp and Skywalk project.
0975-06-12, Professional Services Agreement with Frew Nations Group for an amount
not to exceed $250,000 for construction inspection services in connection with the Cedar
Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp and Skywalk project.
0976-06-12, renewal of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Software Maintenance Service
Agreement with Intergraph Public Safety, Inc. in the amount of $63,105 for the period of July 1,
2012 through June 30, 2013.
0977-06-12, Agreement with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement
Agencies (CALEA) Public Safety Communications Accreditation not to exceed $5,800 to
develop a comprehensive uniform set of written directives and standards to better serve the
citizens of Cedar Rapids.
0978-06-12, Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreements with the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA) for Skogman Construction Company and Premier Developers for
construction of 29 new single-family homes approved through the City’s Single Family New
Construction Program. Abstain, Council member Olson.
0979-06-12, Amendment No. 1 to reflect the removal of subgrade gravel and the
installation of a construction entrance with BWC Excavating, LC for Demolition Services for
Bob’s Wholesale Cars & Parking Lots and resolution to close the project (original contract
amount was $43,220; final contract amount with this amendment is $43,444.86) (FLOOD).
0981-06-12, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $23,586 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 $2,987,528) (FLOOD).
0982-06-12, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $249,446 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 $5,798,710) (FLOOD).
amount not to exceed $56,248 for construction testing services in connection with the City
Services Center project (formerly known as the Public Works Flood Recovery project) (FLOOD).
0984-06-12, Professional Services Agreement with Shoemaker & Haaland Professional
Engineers for an amount not to exceed $618,807 for design services in connection with the NE
& NW Quadrants, Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Repairs, Phase II project (FLOOD).
0985-06-12, Agreement for Historic & Archaeological Consultant Services for Flood
Recovery Housing with The Louis Berger Group, Inc. for a total annual amount not to exceed
$330,750 (FLOOD).
Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Skogman Homes for city owned
property located at 1118 7th Street SE participating in the Single Family New Construction
(SFNC) Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
0987-06-12, Development Agreement in the amount of $500,000 with Center Owners
Association, Inc. for property and improvements located at 425 2nd Street SE (FLOOD).
0988-06-12, Professional Services Agreement with Braun Intertec Corporation for an
amount not to exceed $25,449 for construction testing and inspection services in connection
with the CR Transit Bus Garage project (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial and
Residential Structures for the demolition of 11 flood-damaged commercial parcels and 2 flooddamaged residential parcels (FLOOD). (John Riggs)
DW Zinser Company
BWC Excavating
Mt. Vernon, IA
Walford, IA
Solon, IA
$439,350
$503,755
$514,700
Report on bids for the J Avenue Lime Silo Exterior Renovations project. (Pat Ball)
D.A. Bunch Company
Champion Coatings, Inc.
L&P Painting Company
Cedar Rapids, IA
Savage, MN
Cedar Rapids, IA
$161,705
$218,500
$228,287
insurance of D.A. Bunch Company for the J Avenue Lime Silo Exterior Renovations project
Report on bids for the 1st Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project
(estimated cost is $4,470,000). (Doug Carper)
Knutson Construction, Iowa City, IA
Base Bid
Alt No. 1
Base Bid
Alt No. 1
Miron Construction, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Base Bid
Alt No. 1
Tricon General Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA
Base Bid
$4,546,671
$165,000
$4,576,000
$136,000
$4,734,147
$135,075
$5,116,000
Alt No. 1
$113,000
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project. (Doug Carper and Al
Buck, Solum Lang Architects)
Rinderknecht Associates, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Knutson Construction Midwest, Iowa City, IA
Neumann Brothers, Inc., Des Moines, IA
Base Bid
Base Bid
Base Bid
Base Bid
Base Bid
Base Bid
$13,591,254
$13,625,028
$13,670,000
$13,812,638
$14,040,000
$14,476,800
insurance of Miron Construction Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project
(estimated cost is $13,000,000) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
0991-06-12, approving the Preliminary Site Development Plan for property at 624 12th
Avenue SE in a C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District as requested by Green
Development 12th Avenue LLC.
th
1201 8 Street NW from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone
District as requested by Glenda M. Fillenworth, was presented and read the third time.
Council member Olson moved the adoption of the Ordinance as read; seconded by
Council member Karr. Adopted. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,
Swore and Mayor Corbett.
Wastewater Facilities, by repealing sub-sections and establishing new sections to provide an
optional rate structure for Group III customers that allow greater production flexibility, was
seconded by Council member Poe. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,
Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett.
Council member Shey moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different
Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields,
of Rogers Road NW and west of Edgewood Drive NW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-
2/PUD-O, Single Family Residence Zone District/Planned Unit Development Overlay as
requested by Wilmar Development Company, was presented and read the second time.
3400 Edgewood Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District as requested by CoCoSaJe, LLC., was presented and read the second
time.
and Four Oaks Family & Children’s Services, was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Poe.
Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Poe, Shey,
Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.
Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett.
City Council adjourned at 5:37 p.m. to meet Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 12:00 noon.
Absent, Council member Gulick
Absent, Council member Vernon
July 10, 2012, 12:00 noon
Gulick, Olson, Poe, Shey, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz
and City Attorney James Flitz. Absent, Council member Shields.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Clyde Bailey.
unless noted.
the property described as a 60-foot wide parcel of City-owned right-of-way located west of and
adjacent to 1200 Edgewood Road NW as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection
with the Fire Station #3 project. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
to the property described as a 60-foot wide parcel of City-owned right-of-way located west of
and adjacent to 1200 Edgewood Road NW as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in
connection with the Fire Station #3 project, was presented and read the first time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Gulick.
members Karr, Gulick, Olson, Poe, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Iowa corporation, for property on
City-owned land located at the northeasterly property line of 1020 3rd Street SE in connection
with improvements to electric service for the NewBo City Market. No comments or objections
Light Company (IPL), an Iowa corporation, for property on City-owned land located at the
northeasterly property line of 1020 3rd Street SE in connection with improvements to electric
service for the NewBo City Market. Abstain, Council member Poe.
contract and estimated cost for the 6th Street SW – Pavement Rehabilitation from Waconia
Avenue to 66th Avenue SW project (estimated cost is $625,000). No comments or objections
6th Street SW – Pavement Rehabilitation from Waconia Avenue to 66th Avenue SW project.
contract and estimated cost for the 80th Street SW and 1st Avenue West Intersection
Improvements project (estimated cost is $120,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
80th Street SW and 1st Avenue West Intersection Improvements project.
contract and estimated cost for the SE Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration,
Phase One project (estimated cost is $290,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
SE Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase One project (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the Veterans Memorial Phase III project (estimated cost is
$4,500,000). One comment was heard. No objections were heard or filed.
Veterans Memorial Phase III project (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the City Services Center - New Permanent Fuel Station project
(estimate of cost is $325,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
City Services Center - New Permanent Fuel Station project (FLOOD).
Gulick. City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item Number 24p (Grant agreement with
Neighborhood Associations, Inc., dba Cedar Rapids Neighborhoods, to provide up to $80,000
for neighborhood support) be removed from the Agenda. Council member Shey requested that
Item Number 24k (Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Agreement in the amount of
$514,160 with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in connection with the Cottage
Grove SE and Forest Drive SE Traffic Control and Capacity Improvements project) be removed
from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council members Gulick,
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.
member Karr. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Swore, Vernon and
a. July 24, 2012 – to consider the vacation of public ways and grounds in and to the
property described as a 4,427 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the
existing alley northeasterly of 1st Street SE and between 6th Avenue and 7th
Avenue SE as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the South
Downtown Parkade – 7th Avenue SE project.
b. July 24, 2012 to consider a change of zone for property at 3570 Rogers Road NW
from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District as
requested by Johannes Brothers Construction, Inc.
c. July 24, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1402 4th Avenue SE
from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional
Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by Affordable Housing
Network, Inc. and Michael Donohue. Abstain, Council members Gulick and Olson.
d. July 24, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1823 16th Avenue SW
from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as
requested by Cindy Burke and owned by The Dog House, Inc.
e. July 24, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1855 1st Avenue SE
from RMF-2, Residential Multi-Family Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone
District as requested by Ahmann Properties, LLC.
f. July 24, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the
Zoning Ordinance, to create an Ellis Area Overlay District with design standards
and guidelines applicable to new multifamily and commercial development
applications and building permits within the Overlay District.
g. July 24, 2012 – 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).
h. July 24, 2012 – to consider rezoning 15 City owned lots from R-3, Single Family
Residence Zone District; R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District; RMF-1,
Residential Multi-Family Zone District; RMF-2 and Residential Multi-Family Zone
District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested
by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD).
hearing date for July 24, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 3rd
Street SE from 5th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue SE Rehabilitation project and authorizing the City
Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on August 1,
10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Streetscaping project and authorizing the City
Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on July 25,
Main Interceptor from A Street SW to Prairie Creek Sanitary Sewer Repair project and
results on August 8, 2012 (estimated cost is $450,000) (FLOOD).
for July 24, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Environmental
Remediation Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures – Swiss Valley and Souvenir
Pen project and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and
publicly announce the results on August 1, 2012 (estimated cost is $685,000) (FLOOD).
a. Bata’s Restaurant, 1006 3rd Street SE (Suchy Building);
b. Cedar Rapids RAGBRAI, 119 1st Avenue NE (5-day Beer Permit for events
Downtown);
c. City Beat, 302 3rd Avenue SW;
d. Ellis Golf Course, 1401 Zika Avenue NW (Outdoor Service for RAGBRAI events
on July 26, 2012);
e. Fire House, 3321 1st Avenue SE;
f. Flamingo, 1211 Ellis Boulevard NW (Outdoor Service for RAGBRAI events on
July 26-27, 2012);
g. Fraternal Order of Eagles #2272, 1735 11th Street NW (Outdoor Service for
RAGBRAI events on July 26, 2012);
h. Keg, 719 5th Street SE (Outdoor Service for RAGBRAI events on July 26-27,
2012);
i. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW (Outdoor
Service for RAGBRAI events on July 27, 2012);
j. Park Town BP, 4141 Center Point Road NE (switching to Class E Liquor);
k. Siamville, 3635 1st Avenue SE;
l. Super Burrito Lupita’s Bakery, 3300 Johnson Avenue NW;
m. Wal-Mart #1528, 2645 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
n. Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for July 21, 2012 for alcohol service at the
Zin’s booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).
1001-07-12, approving the special event application for the “Ironkids Cedar Rapids”
event including a swimming, running and bicycling event for youth (including road closure) in
and around Noelridge Park on July 28, 2012.
1002-07-12, amending Resolution No. 0735-05-12 to authorize additional road closure
time on 1st Street SE between 2nd and 3rd Avenues for RAGBRAI 40th Celebration and Counting
Crows Concert event on July 26, 2012.
1003-07-12, intent to assess - Utilities – Water Division for delinquent municipal utility
bills - 19 properties.
1004-07-12, accepting Water system improvements installed in Rapids Ridge 3rd
Addition and approving the Maintenance Bond submitted by Ricklefs Excavating, LTD in the
amount of $82,034.
1005-07-12, approving the Final Plat for Skalsky Second Addition, located at 2141
Ivanhoe Road.
1006-07-12, approving the Final Plat for Riviera First Addition, located west of Samuel
Court SW between 31st Avenue and 33rd Avenue SW.
1007-07-12, approving the Final Plat for Red Rock First Addition, located east of Stoney
Point Road SW and north of Wilson Avenue SW.
1008-07-12, approving the Final Plat for Benish Second Addition, located on the south
side of Tharp Road SW and west of 6th Street SW.
1009-07-12, approving the Minor Preliminary Plat of O’Connell Addition for property at
1101 Morgan Bridge Road SW as requested by Daniel L. O’Connell, et al.
1010-07-12, approving the installation of stop signs on the 25th Street SW and
Whispering Pines Court SW intersection approaches to Matthew Drive SW, requiring all traffic
on these streets to stop for traffic on Matthew Drive SW.
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for three properties in connection with the HUD Community
1012-07-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Cryogenic Oxygen System
Maintenance and Repair Services with Mixing & Mass Transfer Technologies LLC for the Water
Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of $55,000 (original contract amount
was $55,000; renewal contract amount is $55,000).
1013-07-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Centrifuge System Maintenance
and Repair Services with Ashbrook Simon-Hartley Operations LP for the Water Pollution Control
Facility for an estimated annual amount of $80,000 (original contract amount was $80,000;
renewal contract amount is $80,000).
1014-07-12, Amendment No. 1 to the 28E Agreement Memorandum of Agreement with
the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) increasing the maximum reimbursement
amount for participation in the adult guard program for FY 2012 (original contract amount was
1016-07-12, Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $355,437.77 with Peterson
Contractors, Inc. for the 1st Avenue (IA 922/US BUS 151) Marion Boulevard & Collins Road,
PCC Pavement Widening with HMA Resurfacing project (original contract amount was
1017-07-12, rescinding Resolution No. 1283-09-06 which approved an Agreement to
Construct a Temporary Asphalt Cul-De-Sac in Cherry Hill Village Addition and accept a new
Agreement to Construct a Temporary Asphalt Turn-Around in Cherry Hill Village Addition as
requested by J Murphy Homes, LLC.
1018-07-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2012 Ford F-250 XL pickup truck
from Stivers Ford for use by the Water Pollution Control Division in the amount of $29,756.
1019-07-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of two 2012 Dodge CV cargo vans from
Stew Hansen Dodge for use by the Police Department Investigative Division in the amount of
$54,000.
1020-07-12, Fleet Services purchase of two 84” Brand FX Fiberglass Services Bodies
from Truck Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $30,469.
up to $30,000, bond and insurance of Knutson Construction Services Midwest, Inc. for the 1st
Street SW Outdoor Amphitheater & Festival Grounds project (estimated cost is $4,470,000).
1022-07-12, Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers &
Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $430,242 for design services in connection with the
1st Avenue E from 27th Street to 40th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Infrastructure
Sac & Fox Trail Relocation North of Mount Vernon Road project.
1024-07-12, renewal of NetApp Maintenance with CDW Government (original contract
1025-07-12, renewal of the Service Contract for Oracle Database Software Maintenance
(original contract amount was $35,228.50; renewal contract amount is $36,285.37).
1026-07-12, Agreement for Commission of Public Artwork with Volkan Alkanoglu for an
art piece to be located on the Box Office Wall of the Convention Center for an amount not to
exceed $100,000.
$186,490.97 and accepting project and Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final
payment in the amount of $21,430.49 to Kelly Demolition, LLC for RACM Demolition Services
for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures (original contract amount was $232,004; final
1028-07-12, Amendment No. 9 to the Professional Services Agreement with Solum Lang
Architects, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $14,750 for architectural and
engineering professional services in connection with the Five Seasons Bus Garage and Storage
Annex Flood recovery project (original contract amount was $196,305; total contract amount
with this amendment is $295,390.50) (FLOOD).
1029-07-12, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $431,162 with Knutson Construction
Services Midwest, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library General Contractor Bid Bundle
$14,767,179) (FLOOD).
bond and insurance of Kelly Demolition LLC for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged
Commercial and Residential Structures (estimated cost is $1,045,000) (FLOOD).
1032-07-12, approving terms and conditions of the Letter of Interest with PNC Tax Credit
Investor Group (PNC) for Federal Historic Tax Credits funding in connection with the Paramount
Theatre Flood Recovery project (FLOOD).
1033-07-12, Amendment to Agreements for Covenants and Restrictions for City owned
property at 1106 2nd Street SE (FLOOD).
1034-07-12, Special Warranty Deed with Legion Arts, Inc. for City owned property at
1106 2nd Street SE (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
1035-07-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for City owned
property at 1011 9th Street NW for Premiere Developers participating in the third round of the
Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).
1036-07-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for City owned
property at 1210 N Street SW for V&B Enterprises L.C. participating in the third round of the
NW to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity through the Residential Property Disposition program
(FLOOD).
NW to Hernandez Family Homes, LLC through the Residential Property Disposition program
(FLOOD).
1039-07-12, Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Agreement in the amount of
$514,160 with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in connection with the Cottage
Grove SE and Forest Drive SE Traffic Control and Capacity Improvements project.
Report on bids for the E Avenue NW – Phase 1, Ellis Boulevard to 3rd Street, Storm
Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvements project (estimated cost is $3,730,000).
(Dave Wallace)
$3,630,058.00
$3,908,725.05
$4,087,876.01
$4,396,212.85
$4,702,911.80
$4,714,639.40
Report on bids for the 2nd Avenue SE from 7th Street SE to 10th Street SE Two-Way
Conversion and Traffic Signal Improvement project (estimated cost is $480,000). (Dave
Wallace)
Voltmer, Inc., Decorah, IA
$421,479.00
$466,543.12
insurance of Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for the 2nd Avenue SE from 7th Street SE to 10th Street
Two-Way Conversion and Traffic Signal Improvement project.
Report on bids for the Arrowhead Lane NE Drainage Improvements project (estimated
cost is $240,000). (Dave Wallace)
Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC Cascade, IA
Horsfield Construction, Inc., Epworth, IA
$221,861.80
$223,797.15
$230,526.85
$258,072.80
$260,040.25
$261,409.00
$264,612.15
$272,159.40
$278,703.50
incentive up to $6,500, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the
Arrowhead Lane NE Drainage Improvements project.
and Four Oaks Family & Children’s Services, was presented and read the third time.
Council member Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr, Poe, Shey, Swore, Vernon and
Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council members Gulick and Olson.
minor verbiage, was presented and read the second time.
Council member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
Poe, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Council member Poe. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Swore,
the Zoning Ordinance, to update the City’s Urban Design Standards, was presented and read
the second time.
Poe, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Council member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,
where litigation is pending because its disclosure would likely prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the City Council in that litigation; seconded by Council member Poe. Council was
polled. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor
Corbett.
member Poe. Council was polled. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,
Council member Shey moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes,
Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
City Council adjourned at 1:35 p.m. to meet Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Absent, Council member Shields
July 24, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Gulick, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz
and City Attorney James Flitz. Absent, Council member Olson.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Rick Gail.
unless noted.
the property described as a 4,427 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the existing alley
northeasterly of 1st Street SE and between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue SE as requested by the
City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the South Downtown Parkade – 7th Avenue SE project.
to the property described as a 4,427 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the existing
alley northeasterly of 1st Street SE and between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue SE as requested by
the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the South Downtown Parkade – 7th Avenue SE
project, was presented and read the first time.
considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes,
Council members Karr, Gulick, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 3570 Rogers
Road NW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-2, Single Family Zone District as requested by
Johannes Brothers Construction, Inc. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
3570 Rogers Road NW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-2, Single Family Zone District as
requested by Johannes Brothers Construction, Inc., was presented and read the first time.
seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,
Council member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields,
SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood
Residence Zone District as requested by Affordable Housing Network, Inc. and Michael
Donohue. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1402 4th Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional
Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by Affordable Housing Network, Inc. and
Michael Donohue, was presented and read the first time.
considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes,
SW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as
requested by Cindy Burke and owned by The Dog House, Inc. One comment was heard. No
objections were heard. One objection was filed and later withdrawn.
Council member Vernon moved to refer the request for a change of zone for property at
1823 16th Avenue SW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone
District as requested by Cindy Burke and The Dog House, Inc. back to the City Planning
Commission; seconded by Council member Karr. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr,
Gulick, Poe, Shields, Shey, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Nay, Council member Swore. Motion
carried.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 1855 1st Avenue
SE from RMF-2, Residential Multi-Family Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as
requested by Ahmann Properties, LLC. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1855 1st Avenue SE from RMF-2, Residential Multi-Family Zone District to O-S, Office/Service
Zone District as requested by Ahmann Properties, LLC, was presented and read the first time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council
members Karr, Gulick, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Zoning Ordinance, to create an Ellis Area Overlay District with design standards and guidelines
applicable to new multi-family and commercial development applications and building permits
within the Overlay District. One comment was heard. No objections were heard or filed.
Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to create an Ellis Area Overlay District with design standards and
permits within the Overlay District, was presented and read the first time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Gulick.
members Karr, Gulick, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
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. No comments or
1042-07-12, disposing of excess City-owned property acquired through the Voluntary
Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the third round of
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for 15 City owned lots from R-3,
Single Family Residence Zone District; R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District; RMF-1,
Residential Multi-Family Zone District and RMF-2, Residential Multi-Family Zone District to RTN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar
Rapids. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for 15 City
owned lots from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District; R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone
District; RMF-1, Residential Multi-Family Zone District and RMF-2, Residential Multi-Family
Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the
City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD), was presented and read the first time.
considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes,
contract and estimated cost for the 3rd Street SE from 5th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue SE
Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $240,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
3rd Street SE from 5th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue SE Rehabilitation project.
contract and estimated cost for the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Streetscaping
project (estimated cost is $820,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Streetscaping project.
contract and estimated cost for the 2nd Avenue SW from 3rd Street to 6th Street Pavement
Reconstruction and Water Main Improvements project (estimated cost is $1,820,000). No
nd
2
Avenue SW from 3rd Street to 6th Street Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main
contract and estimated cost for the Main Interceptor from A Street SW to Prairie Creek Sanitary
Sewer Repair project (estimated cost is $450,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
Main Interceptor from A Street SW to Prairie Creek Sanitary Sewer Repair project (FLOOD).
Council member Vernon was absent for this vote.
estimated cost for the Environmental Remediation Services of Flood Damaged Commercial
Structures - Swiss Valley and Souvenir Pen project (estimated cost is $685,000). No comments
Environmental Remediation Services of Flood Damaged Commercial Structures - Swiss Valley
and Souvenir Pen project (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the City Services Center – Bid Package 1 – Phase 1 Abatement
and Demolition project (estimated cost is $365,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
City Services Center – Bid Package 1 – Phase 1 Abatement and Demolition project (FLOOD).
Council member Karr moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member Poe.
City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item Number 33ff (Lease extension with 1825
Edgewood Road LLC for property at 1825 Edgewood Road SW) be removed from the Agenda;
Item Number 16a (Motion setting public hearing for August 14, 2012 to consider the
continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and described as
two vacant lots located at 633 A Avenue SW and 923 5th Avenue SW) be amended to reflect the
correct address of 633 A Avenue NW; and Item Number 33c (Amendment No. 1 to renew
Agreement for Printing of Magazine-Style Newsletter with Walsworth Publishing Company, Inc.
for a total annual amount not to exceed $240,000 (original contract amount was $165,000;
renewal contract amount is $240,000) be amended to reflect the correct total annual and
renewal contract amount of $60,000. Council member Vernon requested that Item Number 33r
(Grant agreement with Neighborhood Associations, Inc., dba Cedar Rapids Neighborhoods to
provide up to $80,000 for neighborhood support) 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 Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and
a. August 14, 2012 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property by sealed bid and described as two vacant lots located at 633 A
Avenue NW and 923 5th Avenue SW.
b. August 14, 2012 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property to Ryan P. Miller and described as a 20-foot x 100-foot strip of
vacant land located southerly of and adjacent to 5325 E Avenue NW.
c. August 14, 2012 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and
grounds in and to the property described as a 10-foot by 450-foot strip of right-ofway located along the southerly property line of 5750 16th Avenue SW as
requested by Larry D. Chmelicek.
hearing date for August 14, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New
Building Construction project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and
open bids and publicly announce the results on August 22, 2012 (General Contractor estimated
cost is $18,300,000; Demolition and Abatement estimated cost is $640,000; Mechanical and
Plumbing estimated cost is $4,150,000; Electrical estimated cost is $3,780,000) (FLOOD).
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Vinyl Wall Covering Material and authorizing the
on August 15, 2012 (estimated cost is $380,000).
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Carpet Material and authorizing the Purchasing
Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on August
Motion amending the motion approved on June 26, 2012 to extend the bid opening date
to August 15, 2012 for the Veterans Memorial Phase III Project (estimated cost is $4,500,000)
(FLOOD).
a. 2nd Avenue Corner Pocket, 301 2nd Avenue SW (permanent transfer to 609 2nd
Avenue SW);
b. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 303 Collins Road NE;
c. Bella, 221 2nd Avenue SE (new-formerly Blend);
d. BP on 1st, 2824 1st Avenue NE;
e. Cancun #2, 555 Gateway Place SW;
Capone’s, 1201 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for RAGBRAI events on July 2627, 2012);
g. Casey’s General Store #2767, 3434 1st Avenue NE;
h. Clark of Cedar Rapids, 502 E Avenue NW;
i. Cedar Rapids Jaycees, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer permit for Uptown Friday
Nights Events at Greene Square Park, 400 4th Avenue SE, on August 3, 2012);
j. Cedar Rapids Jaycees, 225 5th Avenue SW (transfer permit for an event at
Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE, on August 4, 2012);
k. Double Inn, 629 Ellis Blvd NW (outdoor service for an event on August 4-5,
2012);
l. Downtown Wrigley, 315 2nd Avenue SE (new-new ownership);
m. Dublin City Pub, 415 1st Street SE (outdoor service in Lot 40 for RAGBRAI
events on July 26-27, 2012);
n. Fieldhouse Downtown, 401 1st Street SE (outdoor service in Lot 40 for RAGBRAI
events on July 26-27, 2012);
o. Fieldhouse Southwest, 2730 Edgewood Road SW;
p. Gilligan’s, 912 1st Avenue NW (new-new ownership);
q. Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW (outdoor service for an event
on August 11, 2012);
r. JM O’Malley’s, 1502 H Avenue NE (outdoor service for an event on August 2-5,
2012);
s. Just Coz, 402-406 6th Street SW;
t. K-Mart #4289, 180 Collins Road NE;
u. La Cantina Bar & Grill, 102 2nd Street SE;
v. Paddy O’Rourke’s Bar & Grill, 608 16th Street NE;
w. Play Station, 200 Collins Road NE;
x. R & R Corner Bar, 700 E Avenue NW;
y. Shawn Ryan Irish Pub, 400 4th Avenue SE (5-day permit for an event at Greene
Square Park, 400 4th Avenue SE, on August 10, 2012);
z. St. Jude’s Church Corp, 50 Edgewood Road NW (5-day permit for an event on
August 9-12, 2012);
aa. Taj Mahal Cuisine of India, 3939 Center Point Road NE;
bb. Uptown Liquor & Tobacco, 2000 Wiley Blvd SW, Suite 106;
cc. White Star Ale House, 305 2nd Avenue SE (outdoor service for RAGBRAI events
on July 26, 2012);
dd. Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for August 4, 2012 for alcohol service at
the Zin’s Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).
f.
1051-07-12, approving the special event application for St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival
Kernel’s 10K & 5K event (including road closure) on August 11, 2012.
1052-07-12, intent to assess – Solid Waste & Recycling – clean-up costs – 1 property.
1053-07-12, levy assessment – Solid Waste & Recycling – clean-up costs – 3
properties.
1056-07-12, accepting sanitary sewer in Crescent View 1st Addition – Phase II and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$162,638.10.
1057-07-12, accepting storm sewer in Crescent View 1st Addition – Phase II and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Abode Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$125,235.73.
1058-07-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Crescent View 1st
Addition – Phase II and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by City Wide
Construction Corporation in the amount of $122,230.50.
1059-07-12, accepting sanitary sewer in Rapids Ridge 3rd Addition and approving 2year Maintenance Bond submitted by Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. in the amount of $65,062.50.
1060-07-12, accepting storm sewer in Rapids Ridge 3rd Addition and approving 2-year
Maintenance Bond submitted by Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd in the amount of $121,341.18.
1061-07-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Rapids Ridge 3rd
1062-07-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Rapids Ridge 3rd
1063-07-12, accepting May’s Island Maintenance Package project and authorizing
issuance of final payment in the amount of $16,600 to Tricon Construction Group (original
1064-07-12, accepting 1st Street SW From 3rd Avenue to 5th Avenue Flood Protection
Levee project and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $40,682.36 to Gee
Grading & Excavating, Inc. (original contract amount was $782,574.70; final contract amount is
$813,647.14).
1065-07-12, accepting McQuay Chiller Installation project and authorizing issuance of
final payment in the amount of $7,465.01 to Day Mechanical Systems, Inc. (original contract
amount was $147,000; final contract amount is $149,300.23).
1066-07-12, accepting FEMA Detention Basins Repairs project and authorizing issuance
of final payment in the amount of $7,271.86 to Connolly Construction, Inc. (original contract
amount was $137,850.10; final contract amount is $145,437.15) (FLOOD).
Homes for property at 809 M Avenue NW participating in the third round of the Single Family
New Construction Program (SFNC) (FLOOD).
Homes for property at 813 O Avenue NW participating in the third round of the Single Family
New Construction Program (SFNC) (FLOOD).
1069-07-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for S&J Homes for
property at 726 Ellis Boulevard NW participating in the third round of the Single Family New
Construction Program (SFNC) (FLOOD).
1070-07-12, approving the Final Plat of Four Oaks Third Addition located on the west
side of Kirkwood Boulevard SW and south of Four Oaks Drive SW.
1071-07-12, amending the Final Assessment of Parcel No. 171 for the 16th Avenue SW
PCC Widening from Stoney Point Road to West Post Road project.
1072-07-12, updating the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area Standard Details for Public
Improvements to include Standard Planting Pit Detail, 2910-010 and Special Use Planting Pit
Detail, 2910-015.
eminent domain proceedings) the partial acquisition of a permanent drainage easement and a
temporary grading easement for construction from land located at 6202 Rockwell Drive NE,
owned by Timberland Partners XXX, LLP, in connection with the Arrowhead Lane NE Drainage
1074-07-12, Preliminary Resolution for the construction of sidewalk improvements for
the Edgewood Road SW from Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW Sidewalk Extension.
1075-07-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Emissions Stack Testing Agreement with
Comprehensive Emission Services, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement and to reflect the
additional cost to further test to confirm results and investigate sources of VOC air emissions for
an amount not to exceed $19,050 (original contract amount was $17,600, total contract amount
with this amendment is $36,650).
1076-07-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Incinerator Maintenance
Services with Industrial Furnace Company for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an
amount is $50,000).
1077-07-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Printing of Magazine-Style
Newsletter with Walsworth Publishing Company, Inc. for a total annual amount not to exceed
1078-07-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Parking Assets Lease and Sale Agreement at 427
st
1 Street SE with Downtown Parking Management, Inc. to clarify the location of public parking.
Construction, Inc. for the 10th Street SE From 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE Improvements
is $2,228,490.65).
1081-07-12, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $26,841 with Gee Grading &
Excavating, Inc. for the 2nd Street SE Reconstruction – 5th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue SE and
Federal Courthouse Infrastructure Improvements project (original contract amount was
1082-07-12, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $87,108.18 plus an additional six
working days 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 $822,718.11).
amount was $28,273,698; total contract amount with this amendment is $29,080,151). Abstain
was $10,917,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $11,155,702). Abstain Council
member Swore.
1085-07-12, 28E Agreement with the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD)
to continue the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program from July 1, 2012 through June 30,
2014.
1086-07-12, Fire Department purchase of mobile data computer equipment from
Baycom for an amount not to exceed $60,000 through June 30, 2013.
up to $127,500, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company, Inc. for the E Avenue
NW – Phase 1, Ellis Boulevard to 3rd Street, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street
Improvements project (estimated cost is $3,730,000).
Deed for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for construction from James Brandon
Reeder from land located at 2335 29th Street SW in connection with the 29th Street SW from
Wilson Avenue to Van Buren Drive Sidewalk project.
1089-07-12, 28E Agreement for participation in the Indian Creek Watershed
Management Authority.
1090-07-12, FY13 contract with NTS in the amount of $247,152 for nighttime and
weekend transportation services in Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha.
1091-07-12, Application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to seek Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) financial assistance for Sac & Fox Trail Relocation North
of Mount Vernon Road project.
1092-07-12, Professional Services Agreement with H.R. Green Company for an amount
not to exceed $99,000 for the Water Division Interior Lighting Upgrade project.
1093-07-12, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation in the amount of $40,000 to support its Community Grant Writer
initiative.
1094-07-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2013 Ford Utility Police Interceptor
AWD from Stivers Ford Lincoln for a total amount of $29,559.
1095-07-12, Agreement for installation of Exterior Lighting Fixtures with Justice Electric
Company for the Utilities Department for an amount not to exceed $68,453.
1096-07-12, State Energy Program Grant Sub-Recipient Contract in the amount of
$174,000 from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) through the City of Cedar
Rapids to General Mills for a Lighting Efficiency Project at 4800 Edgewood Road SW.
1097-07-12, Main Street Iowa Program Agreement with the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA) and the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District.
1098-07-12, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Czech Village/New Bohemia Main
Street District for July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
1099-07-12, Acknowledgement of Covenants included in a Land Use Restrictive
Covenants Agreement between SA Roosevelt Limited Partnership and the Iowa Finance
Authority for a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Award for renovation of The Roosevelt
at 200 First Avenue NE.
1100-07-12, Agreement, Release, and Receipt with Michael Costas and Helen Mantice
(Owners) and Bridgestone Retail Operations (a/k/a Firestone) (Tenant), in connection with land
located at 205 10th Street SE and the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th
Avenue
1101-07-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brown &
Caldwell for an amount not to exceed $180,560 for additional engineering services for the Cedar
Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Short Term Biosolids Reduction and Incineration System
Repairs project (original contract amount was $2,076,000; total contract amount with this
1102-07-12, Amendment No. 1 to Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial
Structures with D.W. Zinser Company to reflect the removal of discovery item, RACM debris for
an amount not to exceed $72,500 (original contract amount was $499,180; total contract
1103-07-12, Amendment No. 15 to the Grant Agreement with the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA) for the Expanded Business Recovery Programs providing for an
additional $5,010,321 (original grant award was $7,500,000; total grant award with this
1105-07-12, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 114 18th Avenue
SW to AHNI Holdings, Inc. through the Residential Property Disposition program (FLOOD).
1106-07-12, Grant agreement with Neighborhood Associations, Inc., dba Cedar Rapids
Neighborhoods to provide up to $80,000 for neighborhood support. Nays, Council members Poe
and Swore.
Report on bids for the SE Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration,
Phase One project (estimated cost is $290,000). (Doug Wilson)
$289,040.00
$289,049.25
$353,996.50
$357,527.00
$362,359.25
$408,409.00
$437,077.50
1107-07-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $289,040 plus incentive
up to $6,000, bond and insurance of Vieth Construction Corporation for the SE Quadrant, 2008
Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, Phase One project (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the 80th Street SW and 1st Avenue West Intersection Improvements
project (estimated cost is $120,000). (Doug Wilson)
Cedar Rapids Thunder, Inc. d/b/a C R Thunder, Cedar Rapids, IA
$ 98,129.00
$103,753.75
$109,355.25
$113,562.78
$117,506.50
$118,363.75
$124,041.25
$129,318.00
1108-07-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $98,129 plus incentive up
to $3,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 80th Street SW and 1st
Avenue West Intersection Improvements project.
Report on bids for the Polk Elementary Sidewalks project (estimated cost is $110,000).
(Doug Wilson)
Horsfield Construction Inc. & Subsidiary, Epworth, IA
$111,947.50
$115,850.00
$123,100.00
$127,428.50
insurance of Vieth Construction Corporation for the Polk Elementary Sidewalks project.
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors and Exteriors
Cladding project (estimated cost is $10,200,000). (Doug Wilson)
Base Bid
Accepted Alternates: 1, 2, 4, 5
Alternate 1 Hotel Roof Cornice Structure Lighting
Alternate 2 Food Service Equipment
Alternate 3 Telephone System
Alternate 4 Fire Alarm System
Alternate 5 Cable Television System
Total Award
$9,202,521
10,000
504,700
N/A
N/A
N/A
$9,717,221
Base Bid
$9,428,000
521,000
$9,949,000
Base Bid
$9,580,333
526,990
$10,107,323
Accepted Alternates: 1, 2, 4, 5
Total
Accepted Alternates 1, 2, 4, 5
Total
Knutson Construction Services, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Base Bid $10,958,865
539,000
$11,497,865
Total
insurance of Kleiman Construction Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel –
Interiors and Exteriors Cladding (General contract) project.
Cladding project (estimated cost is $4,200,000). (Doug Wilson)
Day Mechanical Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Base Bid
Total Award
$4,481,800
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$4,481,800
Modern Piping, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Base Bid
$4,624,800
0
$4,624,800
Base Bid
Total
$5,940,000
0
$5,940,000
Bowker Mechanical Contractors, LLC, Cedar Rapids, IA
Base Bid
Total
$6,425,000
0
$6,425,000
Total
B.G. Brecke, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
insurance of Day Mechanical Systems, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel –
Interiors and Exteriors Cladding (Mechanical contract) project.
Cladding project (estimated cost is $2,900,000). (Doug Wilson and Steve Bauer, Frew Nations)
Nelson Electric Company, Cedar Rapids, IA
Base Bid
Total Award
$2,568,950
$134,200
N/A
$$383,100
$20,300
$3,106,550
Justice Electric Company, Cedar Rapids, IA
Base Bid
$2,699,999
$604,049
$3,304,048
Base Bid
$3,198,000
$469,045
$3,667,045
Base Bid
$3,449,550
$955,900
$4,405,450
Total
Hawkeye Electric Contractors, Hiawatha, IA
Total
Paulson Electric Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Total
insurance of Nelson Electric Company for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel –
Interiors and Exteriors Cladding (Electrical contract) project. Abstain, Council member Swore.
Report on bids for the 6th Street SW – Pavement Rehabilitation from Waconia Avenue to
66th Avenue SW project (estimated cost is $725,000). (Doug Wilson)
Iowa Erosion Control, Inc., Victor, IA
$746,552.38
$774,807.70
incentive up to $24,500, bond and insurance of Iowa Erosion Control, Inc. for the 6th Street SW
– Pavement Rehabilitation from Waconia Avenue to 66th Avenue SW project.
Report on bids for the Pre-Acidification Tank Roof Replacement project (estimated cost
is $370,000). (Pat Ball)
Rice Lake Construction Group, Deerwood, MN
WRH, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
$ 358,600
$ 440,000
insurance of Rice Lake Construction Group for the Pre-acidification Tank Roof Replacement
project.
Report on bids for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 Pump House project (estimated
cost is $2,600,000). (Pat Ball)
Rice Lake, Deerwood, MN
WRH Inc., Amana, IA
Unzeitig, Cedar Rapids, IA
Tricon, Dubuque, IA
Woodruff, Fort Dodge, IA
$2,124,400
$2,176,000
$2,522,000
$2,555,000
$3,000,000
insurance of Rice Lake Construction Group for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 6 Pump House
project.
Report on bids for the City Services Center – New Permanent Fuel Station project
(estimated cost is $325,000). (Sandy Pumphrey)
F&W Services Co., Inc.
Acterra Group
Marion, IA
Marion, IA
$433,785.00
$452,000.00
bond and insurance of F&W Services Co., Inc. for the City Services Center – New Permanent
Fuel Station project (FLOOD).
the property described as a 60-foot wide parcel of City-owned right-of-way located west of and
adjacent to 1200 Edgewood Road NW as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection
with the Fire Station #3 project, was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Karr.
Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,
1117-07-12, establishing a condition to combine the vacated parcel (also known as Plat
of Survey No. 1765 Parcel A) with adjacent property so as to constitute a single zoning lot and
tax parcel as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Fire Station #3
project.
where litigation is pending because its disclosure would likely prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the City Council in that litigation; seconded by Council member Poe. Council was
polled. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor
Corbett.
member Poe. Council was polled. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields,
Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
City Council adjourned at 6:23 p.m. to meet Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 12:00 noon.
Absent, Council member Olson
Nay, Council member Poe
Nay, Council member Swore
August 14, 2012, 12:00 noon
Gulick, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz
and City Attorney James Flitz. Absent, Council member Swore.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property by sealed bid and described as two vacant lots located at 633 A Avenue NW
and 923 5th Avenue SW. One letter of interest was filed. No objections were heard or filed.
1118-08-12, to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and
described as a vacant lot located at 633 A Avenue NW.
1119-08-12, to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and
described as a vacant lot located at 923 5th Avenue SW.
A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property to Ryan P. Miller and described as a 20-foot by 100-foot strip of vacant land
located southerly of and adjacent to 5325 E Avenue NW. No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
1120-08-12, to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property to Ryan P. Miller
and described as a 20-foot by 100-foot strip of vacant land located southerly of and adjacent to
5325 E Avenue NW.
grounds in and to the property described as a 10-foot by 450-foot strip of right-of-way located
along the southerly property line of 5750 16th Avenue SW as requested by Larry D. Chmelicek.
to the property described as a 10-foot by 450-foot strip of right-of-way located along the
southerly property line of 5750 16th Avenue SW as requested by Larry D. Chmelicek, was
members Karr, Gulick, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Vinyl Wall
Covering Material project (estimated cost is $380,000). No comments or objections were heard
or filed.
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Vinyl Wall Covering Material project.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Carpet Material
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Carpet Material project.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 –
Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction project (estimated costs are
$18,300,000 for General Contractor; $640,000 for Demolition and Abatement; $4,150,000 for
Mechanical and Plumbing; and $3,780,000 for Electrical). No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New
Building Construction project (FLOOD).
Gulick. Council member Karr requested that Item Number 8i (Motion setting public hearing for
August 28, 2012 to consider a second amendment to the Baseball Stadium Lease Agreement to
establish contributions to stadium capital reserve fund over a 10 year period in the amount of
$1,500,000) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda. Council
member Gulick requested that Item Number 28 (Resolution authorizing approval of the
Northwest Recreation Center site plan and directing staff to proceed with the project) be
removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council members
Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as
amended.
member Karr. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and
a. August 28, 2012 – to consider repealing Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code,
Electrical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Electrical Code
and the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code with modifications.
b. August 28, 2012 – to consider the vacation of an 8,611 square-foot utility easement
located at 2604 16th Avenue SW as requested by KG Store 520, LLC.
c. August 28, 2012 – to consider the vacation of an access and turnaround easement
and accepting a new ingress/egress easement located at 9001 6th Street SW as
requested by Casey’s Marketing Company.
d. August 28, 2012 – to consider the vacation of a sanitary sewer easement of
unspecified width and located at 1050 Wenig Road NE as requested by SunOpta
Ingredients.
e. August 28, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property north of 16th Avenue
SW, east of Westridge Drive SW and south of Rockingham Drive SW from A,
Agriculture Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District as
requested by Midwest Development Co.
f. August 28, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property east of 13th Street NW
and north of C Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to
PUB, Public Zone District as requested by Linn County.
g. August 28, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1207 Wright
Brothers Boulevard SW and an adjacent unnumbered parcel from A, Agriculture
Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Schulte
Development, LC.
h. August 28, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code, the
Subdivision Ordinance to require a “Mandatory Pre-Construction Meeting” prior to
commencing any construction activities for subdivision improvements found in
Subsection 31.06.
F Avenue NW – 8th Street to 3rd Street Traffic Improvements project and authorizing the City
Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on August
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Audio & Video Technology Systems project and
results on September 5, 2012 (Audio estimated cost is $653,478; Video estimated cost is
$2,069,346).
Cedar Rapids Fire Station No. 3 project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to
receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on September 12, 2012 (estimated
cost is $2,200,000).
Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area 2011 Water Main Improvements–Phase 1 project and authorizing
the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on
September 5, 2012 (estimated cost is $500,000).
2012 Raising West Well Field Vertical Wells project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on September 12, 2012
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Brewed Awakenings at CSPS, 1103 3rd Street SE.
Capone’s, 1201 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an event on August 25, 2012).
Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café, 2635 Edgewood Road SW.
Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Road NE.
Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame, PO Box 9254 (5-day Beer permit for an
event at Ellis Park, 2000 Ellis Blvd NW on August 18-19, 2012).
Dollar General #10774, 3451 Mt. Vernon Road SE (new-class C beer/wine).
Dollar General #3781, 151 Jacolyn Drive NE (new-class C beer/wine).
Dollar General #4180, 2741 16th Avenue SW (new-class C beer/wine).
Dollar General #6190, 403 Edgewood Road NW (new-class C beer/wine).
Dollar General #9141,266 Blairs Ferry Road NE (new-class C beer/wine).
Frond Design Studios, 329 10th Avenue SE, Suite 318 (new-class B wine).
Hawkeye Convenience Store-Wiley, 2330 Wiley Boulevard SW.
Lava Coastal Cuisine, 5400 Edgewood Road NE (outdoor service area permanent).
Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW.
Time Out Lounge, 3230 16th Avenue SW (outdoor service on August 24-26,
2012).
Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for August 20, 2012 for alcohol service at
the Zin’s Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market).
1127-08-12, approving the special event application for the Eden Neighborhood Festival
event (including road closure) on September 1, 2012.
1131-08-12, accepting Water Pollution Control Facility A-1 Clarifier Rehabilitation
of $66,299.26 to WRH, Inc. (original contract amount was $1,261,400; final contract amount is
$1,325,985.20).
1132-08-12, accepting 1st Avenue East, from 17th Street SE to Cottage Grove Avenue
SE, Pavement Rehabilitation and Sanitary Sewer Replacement project, approving Performance
Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $82,097.90 to L.L. Pelling
Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $1,678,655.20; final contract amount is
$1,641,956.01).
1133-08-12, accepting Water Main Crossing of US Highway 30 – East of Highway 30
and C Street Interchange project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of
final retainage payment in the amount of $13,403.12 to Dave Schmitt Construction Co. Inc.
(original contract amount was $268,485; final contract amount is $268,062.45).
1134-08-12, accepting Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repairs Lining Package #1 –
2011 project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the
amount of $24,155.62 to Municipal Pipe Tool Co., Inc. (original contract amount was $550,112;
1135-08-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Cedar Rapids
Student Built Housing Corporation for property at 1332 9th Street NW participating in the third
round of the Single Family New Construction (SFNC) Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council
member Olson.
for property at 1501 J Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New
Construction (SFNC) Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
for property at 1340 9th Street NW participating in the third round of the Single Family New
1138-08-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for S&J Homes for
property at 518 9th Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New
1139-08-12, expressing the City Council’s support of the Blue Zones Project and
directing staff to participate in the preparation of the Cedar Rapids Blue Zones Application
Addendum.
1140-08-12, approving the Minor Preliminary Plat of New Farm First Addition for
property west of Old Bridge Road and south of Prairie Creek as requested by Dwight Hughes,
Dwight Hughes LLC, et al.
1141-08-12, Preliminary Resolution for the construction of sidewalk improvements for
the Boyson Park South Additions Area Sidewalk Infill project.
1142-08-12, fixing value of lots and adopting preliminary plat and schedule, estimate of
cost and proposed preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of the Edgewood
Road SW from Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW Sidewalk Extension.
1143-08-12, creating a new ADA Advisory Committee to serve as the City Council
primary resource on matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and adopting the
proposed by-laws of the newly created Committee.
1144-08-12, establishing policy with respect to which class of property may be
considered for acquisition pursuant to the Cedar Rapids Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Voluntary Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
1146-08-12, Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance in the amount of $1 and accepting
a Warranty Deed, Lease Agreement, Non-Exclusive License Agreement and Agreement for
Covenants and Restrictions from Kirkwood Community College for vacant land located at the
Kirkwood Community College campus east of Kirkwood Agricultural Road SW and north of 76th
Avenue SW in connection with the Animal Care and Control Facility project (FLOOD).
1147-08-12, Amendment No. 11 to extend Agreement for Motor Oil Products with
Fauser Energy Resources for an estimated annual amount of $150,000 (original contract
1148-08-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Jetting and Cleanout Services
with Captain Clean Ltd. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount
of $65,000 (original contract amount was $65,000; renewal contract amount is $65,000).
1149-08-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Ammunition with Ultramax
Ammunition for the Police Department for an estimated annual amount of $85,000 (original
1150-08-12, Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ament, Inc.
specifying an increased amount not to exceed $38,177 for design services in connection with
the City Hall project (original contract amount was $410,000; total contract amount with this
services in connection with the Fire Station No. 3 project (original amount was $3,000; total
contract amount with this amendment is $56,750).
specifying an increased amount not to exceed $42,825 and authorizing release of contingency
in the amount of $26,400 for design and contract document preparation services in connection
with the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to CRANDIC Railroad
Crossing project (original contract amount was $302,900; total contract amount with this
1153-08-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brown and
Caldwell specifying an increased amount not to exceed $44,566 for additional design services in
connection with the Cedar River Sanitary Sewer River Crossing Improvements project (original
1154-08-12, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $57,504.40 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 $1,387,673.90).
1155-08-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $56,093.20 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 $245,270.70). Abstain,
1157-08-12, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $81,884 plus an additional 4 days to
Milestone No. 2 and final completion date, with Miron Construction Company, Inc. for the Cedar
Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Exterior Envelope Package (original contract amount was
1158-08-12, rescinding Resolution No. 0873-06-12 and authorizing Fleet Services
Division purchase of one 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck, four 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
sedans and one 2012 Chevrolet Express cargo van from Karl Chevrolet, for a total amount of
$121,524.52, for use by Water Engineering, Water Administration, Water Pollution Control and
Fire.
1159-08-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of one 2012 Caterpillar 305.5E CR
Excavator from Altorfer Cat for use by Water Distribution for an amount of $79,036.38 and
authorizing Fleet Services to use an existing 2000 John Deere backhoe as trade-in value of
$19,000 towards the purchase price.
1160-08-12, Finance Department purchase of builders risk insurance through Aon Risk
Services Central, Inc. for the City Services Center project for an amount not to exceed $78,527.
1161-08-12, Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission payment of $27,000 to The John
Marshall Law School for staff training and consultation services.
1162-08-12, Fiscal Year 2013 contract with Linn County in the amount of $544,044 for
Linn County LIFTS to provide ADA complementary paratransit service to eligible persons with
disabilities who cannot use the fixed route bus system in Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha.
1163-08-12, Purchase Agreement for mutual benefit and accepting an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer and Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from George C. Ruedy and
Shirley A. Ruedy from land located at 341 34th Street SE in connection with the Terry Drive SE
West of 34th Street, Sanitary Sewer Replacement project.
for Sanitary Sewer from Stephen J. Holtman and Janet L. Holtman from land located at 329 34th
Street SE in connection with the Terry Drive SE West of 34th Street, Sanitary Sewer
Replacement project.
Deed for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Robert E.
Reeve and Barbara Reeve from land located at 2421 29th Street SW in connection with the 29th
Street SW from Wilson Avenue to Van Buren Drive Sidewalk project.
Utilities from CPI Development Co., LLC from land located at 1014 5th Avenue SE in connection
with the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Improvements project.
1167-08-12, Permanent Easement for Road and Access from Metro Youth Football
Association from a portion of land located at 1100 A’Hearn Drive NE as requested by the Public
Works Sewer Maintenance Division.
1168-08-12, Permanent Easement for Road and Access from American National Red
Cross from a portion of land located at 6300 Rockwell Drive NE as requested by the Public
Works Sewer Maintenance Division.
1169-08-12, Easement for Watermain from Gerdin Family Investments, L.P. from land
located east of C Street SW, west of the Cedar River Trail and south of Highway 30 in
connection with the Water Main Crossing of US Highway 30 East of Highway 30 and C Street
Interchange project.
Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $104,854 for design services in connection with
the FY 2013-2014 Biennial Bridge Inspections project.
1171-08-12, Agreement with 2001 Development Corporation in the amount of $39,200 to
relocate access and to reconfigure parking lot at real property located at the northeasterly
corner of 1st Street SE and 7th Avenue SE in conjunction with the proposed South Downtown
Parking Garage Improvement project.
1172-08-12, Warranty Deed from the Cedar Rapids Electrical Apprenticeship Training
and Educational Trust for right-of-way along Johnson Avenue NW.
1173-08-12, Warranty Deed from Raining Rose Properties, LLC for the consideration of
$10 and other valuable consideration for right-of-way and accepting a Utility Easement,
Concrete Petition and Assessment Agreement, Agreement for Private Storm Water Detention
and Agreement to Provide Easements for Recreational Trails for land located at 100 30th Street
Drive SE in connection with the Raining Rose development.
1174-08-12, established fair market value for the partial acquisitions of temporary
easements for construction from properties in connection with the E Avenue NW – Phase II 13th
Street to Ellis Blvd Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvements project.
1175-08-12, Donation and Acceptance Agreement for the establishment of the Cedar
Rapids City Hall Mural Fund with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
1176-08-12, 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 FY13 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).
Architects, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $172,451 for professional
services in connection with the Cedar Rapids Public Library project (original contract amount
was $120,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,544,290) (FLOOD).
1178-08-12, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $4,469.25 with Modern Piping, Inc. for
the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery and Renovation – Bid Package 2 (Mechanical &
Plumbing Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $2,654,000; total contract amount
with this amendment is $2,728,483.07) (FLOOD).
1179-08-12, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $378.41 with Nelson Electric
Company, Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery and Renovation – Bid Package 1
$5,648,805) (FLOOD).
1181-08-12, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $524,569 with Lindstrom
Environmental, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Hazardous Material Abatement project (original
(FLOOD).
1182-08-12, established fair market value in the amount of $419,232 for land from
property located under part of the Paramount Theatre with an official property address of 123 3rd
Avenue SE owned by Guaranty Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee of the Trust Under Article
IV of the Last Will and Testament of Viola N. Elsenbast; The Elizabeth T. Naibert Revocable
Trust; James F. Simon Trust; Charles L. Simon; Lois Ann Winkler; Mary K. Simon; Courtney
Strong; Mary O. Strong; and Smulekoff Investment Company in connection with the Paramount
Theatre Flood Recovery project (FLOOD).
1183-08-12, Lease Extension with 1825 Edgewood Road LLC for property located at
1825 Edgewood Road SW for continued use as a temporary facility for the Cedar Rapids Fire
Department, the Traffic Engineering Signal Shop and document storage for the City, for a total
rental fee of $27,647.90 per month through August 3, 2014 (FLOOD).
1184-08-12, Professional Services Agreement with Braun Intertec Corporation for an
amount not to exceed $35,176 for construction testing and inspection services in connection
with the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project (FLOOD).
NW to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity Inc. through the Residential Property Disposition
program (FLOOD).
1186-08-12, payment of $60,048 to Family Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. for
completion of debris monitoring services (FLOOD).
Motion setting a public hearing date for August 28, 2012 to consider a second
amendment to the Baseball Stadium Lease Agreement to establish contributions to stadium
capital reserve fund over a 10 year period in the amount of $1,500,000.
1187-08-12, approval of the Northwest Recreation Center site plan and directing staff to
proceed with the project (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the 2nd Avenue SW from 3rd Street to 6th Street Pavement
Reconstruction and Water Main Improvements project (estimated cost is $1,820,000). (Rob
Davis)
Rathje Construction Co., Inc., Marion, IA
$1,432,536.53
$1,509,902.50
$1,557,151.90
$1,613,323.50
$1,634,742.10
$1,997,467.30
incentive up to $45,400, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 2nd Avenue
SW from 3rd Street to 6th Street Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main Improvements
project.
Report on bids for the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Streetscaping project
(estimated cost is $820,000). (Rob Davis)
Midwest Janitorial Service, Inc.,
d/b/a Midwest Lawn and Landscape, Hiawatha, IA
Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett
*$178,551.75
$890,730.40
$900,143.00
*Midwest Janitorial Services, Inc. d/b/a Midwest Lawn and Landscape voluntarily withdrew their bid.
incentive up to $35,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 10th Street
SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Streetscaping project.
Report on bids for the 3rd Street SE from 5th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue SE Rehabilitation
project (estimated cost is $260,000). (Rob Davis)
$253,210.15
incentive up to $12,000, bond and insurance of L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the 3rd Street SE
from 5th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue SE Rehabilitation project.
Report on bids for the Main Interceptor from A Street SW to Prairie Creek, Sanitary
Sewer Repair project (FLOOD). (Joe Mailander)
Northwest Underwater Construction, LLC, Vancouver, WA
Engineering and Construction Innovations, Inc., Oakdale, MN
$1,509,902.50
$1,557,151.90
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 1 – Phase 1
Abatement and Demolition project (estimated cost is $365,000). (Sandy Pumphrey)
D.W. Zinser Company, Walford, IA
Rathje Construction Company, Inc., Marion, IA
$219,970
$246,600
$317,147
1191-08-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount $219,970 plus incentive up
to $10,000, bond and insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Cedar Rapids City Services
Center – Bid Package 1 – Phase 1 Abatement and Demolition project (FLOOD).
Commercial Structures-Swiss Valley and Souvenir Pen project (estimated cost is $685,000).
(John Riggs)
ECCO Midwest, Inc., Inver Grove Heights, MN
Horsley Specialties, Inc., Rapid City, SD
Iowa Illinois Taylor Insulation, Davenport, IA
$114,860
$125,861
$258,235
Flood Damaged Commercial Structures - Swiss Valley and Souvenir Pen project (FLOOD).
1402 4th Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional
Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by Affordable Housing Network, Inc. and
Michael Donohue, was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Gulick. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,
Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Olson.
Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.
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1855 1 Avenue SE from RMF-2, Residential Multi-Family Zone District to O-S, Office/Service
Zone District as requested by Ahmann Properties, LLC., was presented and read the second
time.
the Zoning Ordinance, to create an Ellis Area Overlay District with design standards and
permits within the Overlay District, was presented and read the second time.
the property described as a 4,427 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the existing alley
northeasterly of 1st Street SE and between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue SE as requested by the
City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the South Downtown Parkade – 7th Avenue SE project,
was presented and read the second time.
1193-08-12, establishing a Utility Easement over Plat of Survey No. 1780 as requested
by the City of Cedar Rapids.
Ordinance No. 054-12, being an Ordinance rezoning 15 City-owned lots from R-3, Single
Family Residence Zone District; R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District; RMF-1, Residential
Multiple Family Residence Zone District; and RMF-2, Residential Multiple Family Zone District
to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar
Rapids (FLOOD).
Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Shey. Ayes,
Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
City Council adjourned at 12:59 p.m. to meet Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Absent, Council member Swore
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 17, 2012; 4:00 p.m.
City Council met for a Special Session in City Hall, 101 First Street SE, Chambers
Conference Room. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey,
Swore and Vernon. Also present were Acting City Manager Casey Drew and City Attorney
James Flitz. Absent, Council member Gulick.
Discussion: Sandy Pumphrey and Dave Zahradnik, Neumann Munson Architects.
Council member Shey moved to amend the motion approved on July 24, 2012 to extend
the bid opening date to September 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. for the Cedar Rapids City Services
Center - Bid Package 2 - Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction project
(Contract No's - PWE006-21, PWE006-22, PWE006-23 and PWE006-24); seconded by Council
member Swore. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and
Mayor Corbett.
Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
August 28, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick
(arrived at 4:30 p.m.), Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Vernon. Also present were
City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney James Flitz.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Dan Hoeger.
A presentation regarding Cedar Rapids Library National Awards (John Cotton Dana
Library Public Relations Award, Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award and
award for Best in Show: Honorable Mention, Annual Report) was given by Library Director Bob
Pasicznyuk and Public Information Officer and Adult Programming Coordinator Amber
Mussman.
unless noted (Council member Gulick arrived late and began voting on the first reading of
the Ordinance amending Chapter 31).
A public hearing was held to consider repealing Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code,
Electrical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Electrical Code and the 2011
edition of the National Electrical Code with modifications. No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
Code, Electrical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Electrical Code and the
2011 edition of the National Electrical Code with modifications, was presented and read the first
time.
members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of an 8,611 square-foot utility
easement located at 2604 16th Avenue SW as requested by KG Store 520, LLC. No comments
1194-08-12, vacating an 8,611 square-foot utility easement located at 2604 16th Avenue
SW as requested by KG Store 520, LLC. Abstain, Council member Olson.
A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of an access and turnaround
easement and accepting a new ingress/egress easement located at 9001 6th Street SW as
requested by Casey’s Marking Company. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1195-08-12, vacating an access and turnaround easement and accepting a new
ingress/egress easement located at 9001 6th Street SW as requested by Casey’s Marketing
Company.
A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a sanitary sewer easement of
unspecified width and located at 1050 Wenig Road NE as requested by SunOpta Ingredients.
1196-08-12, vacating a sanitary sewer easement of unspecified width and located at
1050 Wenig Road NE as requested by SunOpta Ingredients.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property north of 16th Avenue
SW, east of Westridge Drive SW and south of Rockingham Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone
District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Midwest Development
Co. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
north of 16th Avenue SW, east of Westridge Drive SW and south of Rockingham Drive SW from
A, Agriculture Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by
Midwest Development Co., was presented and read the first time.
Council members Karr, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Abstain,
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property east of 13th Street
NW and north of C Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to PUB, Public
Zone District as requested by Linn County. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
east of 13th Street NW and north of C Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone
District to PUB, Public Zone District as requested by Linn County, was presented and read the
first time.
members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Subdivision Ordinance, to require a “Mandatory Pre-Construction Meeting” prior to commencing
any construction activities for subdivision improvements found in Subsection 31.06. One
comment was heard. No objections were heard or filed.
Code, the Subdivision Ordinance, to require a “Mandatory Pre-Construction Meeting” prior to
commencing any construction activities for subdivision improvements found in Subsection
31.06, was presented and read the first time.
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 1207 Wright
Brothers Boulevard SW and an adjacent unnumbered parcel from A, Agriculture Zone District to
I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Schulte Development, LC. No comments or
1207 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW and an adjacent unnumbered parcel from A, Agriculture
Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Schulte Development, LC, was
Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
A public hearing was held to consider a second amendment to the Baseball Stadium
Lease Agreement to establish contributions to stadium capital reserve fund over a 10 year
period in the amount of $1,500,000. One comment was heard. No objections were heard or
filed.
1197-08-12, second amendment to the Baseball Stadium Lease Agreement to establish
contributions to stadium capital reserve fund over a 10 year period in the amount of $1,500,000.
contract and estimated cost for the F Avenue NW – 8th Street to 3rd Street Traffic Improvements
1198-08-12, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the F
Avenue NW – 8th Street to 3rd Street Traffic Improvements project.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Audio & Video
Technology Systems project, Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Audio Technology Systems
bid package (estimated cost is $653,478). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Audio & Video Technology Systems project, Cedar
Rapids Convention Complex – Audio Technology Systems bid package.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Audio & Video
Technology Systems project, Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Video Technology Systems
bid package (estimated cost is $2,069,346). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex – Audio & Video Technology Systems project, Cedar
Rapids Convention Complex – Video Technology Systems bid package.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Fire Station No. 3 project (estimated cost is
Cedar Rapids Fire Station No. 3 project.
contract and estimated cost for the Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area 2011 Water Main
Improvements – Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $500,000). No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area 2011 Water Main Improvements – Phase 1 project.
contract and estimated cost for the 2012 Raising West Well Field Vertical Wells project
2012 Raising West Well Field Vertical Wells project (FLOOD).
Karr. City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item Number 20e (Motion approving the
beer/liquor/wine application of Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor
service for an event on September 2, 2012) be amended to reflect the correct event date of
September 8, 2012. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.
hearing date for September 11, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for
the Cedar Rapids South Gateway Sign project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee,
to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on September 19, 2012 (estimated
cost is $150,000).
the Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control Building project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on September 26, 2012
for September 11, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures – Swiss Valley and Souvenir
Pen project, and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids
and publicly announce the results on September 12, 2012 (estimated cost is $650,000)
(FLOOD).
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Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, 2645 Edgewood Road SW;
Casey’s General Store #2765, 5050 Northland Avenue NE;
Casey’s General Store #2771, 501 6th Street SW;
Chappy’s Safari Lounge, 229 16th Avenue SW;
Chrome Horse Slop House & Saloon, 1202 3rd Street SE (outdoor service for an
event on September 8, 2012);
Dancer’s Ranch, 3000 6th Street SW;
Dostal’s Catering, 77 15th Avenue SW;
Gatherings, 905 3rd Street SE;
Godfather’s Pizza, 3647 ½ 1st Avenue SE;
Godfather’s Pizza, 2201 16th Avenue SW;
Ignition Petroleum, 5340 16th Avenue SW;
Planet X, 4444 1st Avenue NE, Suite 3001;
Rumors, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on September 14-15,
2012);
Smuggler’s Wharf, 95 16th Avenue SW;
Time Out Lounge, 3230 16th Avenue SW (outdoor service for an event on
September 15-17, 2012);
TJ’s Steakhouse, 1810 6th Street SW;
Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for September 1, 2012 for alcohol service
at the Zin’s Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market);
Zin’s, 227 2nd Avenue SE (5-day permit for September 15, 2012 for alcohol
service at the Zin’s Booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market);
Zio Johno’s Spaghetti House, 2925 Williams Parkway SW.
1206-08-12, approving the special event application for the Mount Mercy University
homecoming event including helicopter landing on October 6, 2012.
1207-08-12, setting a public hearing date for September 11, 2012 to consider the
Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for the construction of the Edgewood Road SW from
Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW Sidewalk Extension project.
1208-08-12, intent to assess – Solid Waste & Recycling – clean-up costs – 6 properties.
1209-08-12, levy assessment – Solid Waste & Recycling – clean-up costs – 1 property.
1212-08-12, accepting the Repair of Water Service Lines for FY12 project, approving
Maintenance Bond and authorizing final payment of retainage to Schrader Excavating &
Grading Co. in the amount of $11,241.38 (Final contract amount is $248,695.93).
1213-08-12, accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final
payment in the amount of $17,891.94 to Rathje Construction Company for the Hawkeye Downs
Road SW Culvert Replacement - Flood project (Final contract amount is $357,838.76)
(FLOOD).
1214-08-12, payment of an Annual Economic Development Grant to TransAmerica
for $900,000 (Year 12 of 12).
1215-08-12, payment of an Annual Economic Development Grant to PBI-GRR for
$66,738.
1216-08-12, payment of an Annual Economic Development Grant to Nordstrom.com for
$770,031.04 (Year 7 of 10).
1217-08-12, payment of an Annual Economic Development Grant to The Pointe
Apartments for $250,385.95 (Year 2 of 6).
1218-08-12, payment of an Annual Economic Development Grant to Yellow Book for
$964,784.58 (Year 11 of 12).
1219-08-12, payment of an Annual Economic Development Grant to 500First for
$265,471.31 (Year 5 of 10).
1220-08-12, authorizing payment of an Annual Economic Development Grant to
Highway Equipment for $198,901.89 (Year 2 of 5).
1221-08-12, payment of an Annual Economic Development Grant to J Rettenmaier for
$174,277.33 (Year 4 of 11).
1222-08-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Johannes
Brothers Construction, Inc. for property at 429 7th Avenue SW participating in the third round of
the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
Homes, Inc. for property at 925 N Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family
New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
1224-08-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for V&B Enterprises
L.C. for property at 1228 9th Street NW participating in the third round of the Single Family New
1225-08-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for JW Homebuilders
LLC for property at 1308 8th Street NW participating in the third round of the Single Family New
1226-08-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Skogman
Construction of Iowa for property at 1506 J Street SW participating in the third round of the
Construction of Iowa for property at 1614 8th Street NW participating in the third round of the
Construction of Iowa for property at 1902 C Street SW participating in the third round of the
1229-08-12, authorizing an IT GIS Analyst to attend the ArcHyrdo GIS for Water
Resources Training in Thurston County, Washington in the amount of $3,215.
1230-08-12, authorizing an IT Systems Analyst to attend the OnBase Training and
Technology Conference in Kissimmee, Florida in the amount of $4,531.86.
1231-08-12, authorizing the Parks & Recreation Department to eliminate one full-time
Drop-In Program Coordinator position and 1.5 FTE part-time Recreation Instructor II positions,
reducing total FTE’s by 2.5.
1232-08-12, authorizing the formation of an Ellis Area Design Review Technical
Advisory Committee to provide comments and perform community outreach for multifamily and
commercial building permits and land development applications within the Ellis Area Overlay
District.
1233-08-12, authorizing submittal of an application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) for financial assistance through the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy
(RISE) Immediate Opportunity Project Funding Program as requested by CRST International
Inc. Abstain, Mayor Corbett.
1234-08-12, approving the establishment and installation of school crosswalks on the
north and east approaches of the Wilson Avenue and 6th Street SW intersection.
eminent domain proceedings) for the partial acquisitions of temporary easements for
construction from properties in connection with the E Avenue NW – Phase II 13th Street to Ellis
Blvd Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvements project.
eminent domain proceedings) to acquire land from property located under part of the Paramount
Theatre with an official address of 123 3rd Avenue SE, owned by Guaranty Bank and Trust
Company, as Trustee of the Trust Under Article IV of the Last Will and Testament of Viola N.
Elsenbast; James F. Simon Trust; Charles L. Simon; Lois Ann Winkler; Mary K. Simon;
Courtney Strong; Mary O. Simon-Strong; and Smulekoff Investment Company, in connection
with the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery project (FLOOD).
1237-08-12, regarding the City of Cedar Rapids waiving any objection to the annexation
of property at the southwest corner of the intersection of Quass Road and County Home Road
on the north side of Robins to the City of Robins requested by the City of Robins.
1239-08-12, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Novak
Design Group, specifying an increased amount not to exceed $31,140 for architectural services
in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp and Skywalk project
$907,133).
Inc. for an amount not to exceed $29,831 for additional engineering services in connection with
the 2011 WPCF Roof Replacement project engineering services (original contract amount was
1241-08-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stanley
Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $32,000 for additional assistance with the 2011
Title V Reporting and Air Permitting project (original contract amount was $32,100; total contract
1242-08-12, Amendment No. 4 to renew Agreement for Land Application and Hauling of
Biosolids with Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an
amount is $170,000).
1243-08-12, Amendment No. 3 to reflect the deletion of 2 properties and the increase of
remediation services, accepting project and Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final
payment in the amount of $5,639.16 to D.W. Zinser Company for Environmental Remediation
and Demolition Services for Nuisance Structures (original contract amount was $129,997.00;
1244-08-12, Amendment No. 2 to Parking Assets Lease and Sale Agreement to remove
Off-Street Surface Lot 7 from agreement.
1245-08-12, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $750 with Gee Grading & Excavating,
Inc. for the 2nd Street SE Reconstruction – 5th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue SE and Federal
Courthouse Infrastructure Improvements project (original contract amount was $1,854,288.94;
1246-08-12, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $10,080.30 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 $853,285.76).
1247-08-12, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $8,366.83 plus one additional working
day, 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 $2,236,857.48). Abstain, Council member Swore.
1248-08-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $245,500 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 $3,352,050). Abstain, Council member Swore.
1249-08-12, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $11,873.13 plus one additional
working day, 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
1253-08-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $39,238.95 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
amendment is $466,714.55).
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
Ltd. for the C Avenue NE Water Main Replacement, 32nd Street NE to 40th Street NE project
$476,549.90).
1256-08-12, amending Resolution No. 0767-05-12 to authorize Pierce Manufacturing to
repair corrosion damage and replace frame rails on the Fire Department’s 2002 Pierce Dash
Fire Pumper for a total contract amount of $58,982 (original contract amount was $39,727; total
Drainage and Access and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Dean Nezerka
and Betty Nezerka from land located at 2321 18th Street SW in connection with the 18th Street
SW Culvert Replacement project.
1258-08-12, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $49,500 for a SnoGo WK-800 truckmounted snow blower head and quick hitch from Trans Iowa Equipment.
insurance of BWC Excavating, LC for the Terry Drive SW West of 34th Street Sanitary Sewer
Replacement project (estimated cost is $51,195). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
1260-08-12, Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environmental,
LLC in an amount not to exceed $35,911 for engineering design services in connection with the
Naoma Drive SW, s/o 16th Avenue SW, Sanitary Sewer Extension project.
Engineers for an amount not to exceed $71,330 for design services in connection with the
Oakland Road NE from E to H Avenue Rehabilitation project.
1262-08-12, amending Resolution No. 0778-05-12 increasing the not to exceed amount
from $25,000 to $40,000 for Professional Services Agreement with McGladrey & Pullen, LLP for
the Federal Courthouse historic rehabilitation project.
1263-08-12, Grant Agreement with Community Corrections Improvement Association for
$10,000 to support neighborhood clean-up and restoration and community-building projects.
1264-08-12, Memorandum of Understanding with Marketplace on First identifying shared
responsibilities for the construction and maintenance of the landscaped raised medians in
connection with the 1st Avenue East and Collins Road NE intersection and approaches
reconstruction and widening project.
1265-08-12, Information Technology Department purchase of computer equipment
(desktops, monitors, laptops, printers, workstations, server, etc.) from Hewlett-Packard
Company in the amount of $500,000 for FY2012.
1266-08-12, Information Technology Department purchase of Lenel Enterprise Security
System including maintenance for City Facilities from Communications Engineering Company in
1267-08-12, purchase order in the amount of $31,005.34 to Oracle for renewal of the
annual database software license update and support for Fiscal Year 2013 (September 3, 2012
– September 2, 2013).
1268-08-12, authorizing Doubletree by Hilton, LLC to execute an agreement for services
with Mediacom Communications Corporation for a term of 5 years, commencing on June 1,
2013 in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel project.
1269-08-12, purchase order in the amount of $63,745 to Trident Process Inc. for
replacement of Lightnin Model 780 50HP Gearbox at WPCF (sole source).
1270-08-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency
Management (HSEMD), the State Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO), regarding the demolition of the former T.M. Sinclair & Co. Packing House/Wilson & Co.
Packing House site located at 1600 3rd Street SE (FLOOD).
1271-08-12, Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Shive
Hattery, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $2,220 for land surveying services in
connection with the City Services Center project (original contract amount was $23,757; total
contract amount with this amendment is $32,105) (FLOOD).
Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $110,000 for the additional work to the CRWPCF
Flood Wall Protection project (original contract amount was $2,297,607; total contract amount
$462,832.69 and accepting project and Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of payment
in the amount of $41,486.38 to Kelly Demolition, LLC for Demolition for Flood Damaged
Commercial Structures as final payment of amounts retained on work substantially completed
$829,727.19) (FLOOD).
1274-08-12, Amendment No. 1 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 $93,000 (original contract amount was $366,970.65; total contract amount with this
amendment is $459,970.65) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
Corporation for the Cedar River Sanitary Sewer Crossing Stabilization project (original contract
amount was $170,410; total contract amount with this amendment is $208,178.23) (FLOOD).
Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Group 3 Downtown System Improvements
and Repair project (original contract amount was $413,898.85; total contract amount with this
1277-08-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $59,239 with Secoa, Inc. for the
Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 (Theatrical Rigging,
Curtains, Pit Lifts & Platforms Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $1,263,000;
total contract amount with this amendment is $1,322,239) (FLOOD).
1278-08-12, Change Order Nos. 12 and 13 for a total amount of $12,994 with Miron
Construction Company, Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid
Package 1 project (original contract amount was $5,434,000; total contract amount with this
Package 2 (General Contractor Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $6,466,900;
total contract amount with this amendment is $6,863,027) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Swore.
Associates, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase II project (original contract amount was
1282-08-12, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $970.65 with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the
Mohawk Park Water Service project (original contract amount was $35,000; total contract
amount with this amendment is $58,890.65) (FLOOD).
insurance of Northwest Underwater Construction, LLC for the Main Interceptor from A Street
SW to Prairie Creek, Sanitary Sewer Repair project (estimated cost is $450,000) (FLOOD).
1284-08-12, Development Agreement with Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity for the
rehabilitation of city owned property at 623 H Avenue NW through the Residential Property
Disposition Program (FLOOD).
1285-08-12, Development Agreement with Colony Heating and Air Conditioning for the
rehabilitation of city-owned property at 1784 Mallory Street SW through the Residential Property
Disposition Program (FLOOD).
1286-08-12. Agreement for cleaning of flood damaged hydroelectric facility with ServPro
of Cedar Rapids for the Utilities Department for an amount not to exceed $75,400 (FLOOD).
1287-08-12, Information Technology Department purchase of rental Tier III data space
and circuitry needs from Involta, LLC for an annual amount of $282,600 (FLOOD).
1288-08-12, approving terms and conditions of the Letter of Interest with Commerce
Bank for State Historic Tax Credits funding in connection with the historic rehabilitation project –
the Old Federal Courthouse project (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Veterans Memorial Phase III project (estimated cost is
$4,500,000) (FLOOD). (Mike Jager)
Garling
Construction
Bidders
Miron
Construction
Rinderknecht
Associates,
Inc.
Tricon
Construction
Group
Total Base Bid
$6,419,000
$6,259,900
$5,863,000
$6,164,000
Unit Cost #01
$14/LF
$16/LF
$14/LF
$12/LF
Alternate #1
$115,000
$128,200
$126,500
$135,000
Alternate #2
$25,000
$22,400
$22,500
$22,000
Alternate #3
$28,000
$12,800
$28,800
$11,000
Alternate #4
$30,000
$24,800
$27,700
$60,000
Alternate #5
$200,000
$211,560
$208,000
$205,000
Alternate #6
$145,000
$144,290
$136,300
$160,000
Alternate #7
$56,000
$53,340
$126,000
$71,000
Alternate #8
$24,000
$22,370
$22,000
$21,700
Alternate #9
($18,000.00)
($28,600.00)
($33,000.00)
($10,360.00)
$7,042,000
$6,879,660
$6,560,800
$6,849,700
$7,024,000
$6,851,060
$6,527,800
$6,839,340
Total With All Add Alternates
Total With All Alternates
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Carpet Material project
(estimated cost is $325,000). (Doug Wilson)
Kamals, Inc.
Phelans Interiors (1 of 2)
Phelans Interiors (2 of 2)
Shaw Industries, Inc.
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Dalton, GA
$337,015.46
$449,459.95
$466,334.90
$ 31,426.10 (incomplete bid)
bond and insurance of Kamals, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Carpet
Material project.
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Vinyl Wall Covering
Material project (estimated cost is $380,000). (Doug Wilson)
The Sherwin Williams Company
D.A. Bunch Co.
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
$148,408.63
$337,409.85
1290-08-12, awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed
$148,408.63, bond and insurance of The Sherwin Williams Company for the Cedar Rapids
Convention Complex Hotel Vinyl Wall Covering Material project.
the property described as a 10-foot by 450-foot strip of right-of-way located along the southerly
property line of 5750 16th Avenue SW as requested by Larry D. Chmelicek, was presented and
read the second time.
1291-08-12, authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 10-foot by 450foot strip of right-of-way located along the southerly property line of 5750 16th Avenue SW and
executing a Quit Claim Deed as requested by Larry D. Chmelicek.
City Council adjourned at 5:23 p.m. to meet Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 12:00
noon.
Abstain, Mayor Corbett
September 11, 2012, 12:00 noon
101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Corbett, Council members Gulick
(arrived at 12:11 p.m.), Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey (arrived at 12:07 p.m.), Swore and
Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney James Flitz.
Mayor Corbett and Council member Poe presented a Proclamation to Peg Wilkinson,
Linda VanNiewaal, Cristy Hamblin, Nancy Brown, Marion Koontz, Marjorie Spencer and Jan
Fretheim declaring the week of September 17, 2012 as Constitution Week.
Mayor Corbett and Council member Shields presented a Proclamation to Karla Goettel,
Amanda Pieper and Greg Goodell declaring the week of September 24, 2012 as Backpack
Week.
Mayor Corbett and Council member Swore presented a Proclamation to Richard Bice,
Ryan Koester and Kerry Arnold declaring the month of September 2012 as Optimists Club
Month.
Mayor Corbett and Council member Vernon presented a Proclamation to Christy
Thurman, Colleen Mohr, Julie Thompson and Todd Michael Hirst declaring the month of
October 2012 as Cancer Prevention Month.
Mayor Corbett and Council member Karr presented a Proclamation declaring September
22, 2012 as iGreenCR Day.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider the Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for the
construction of the Edgewood Road SW from Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW Sidewalk
Extension project. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1292-09-12, adoption without amendment of the Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for
the construction of the Edgewood Road SW from Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW
Sidewalk Extension project.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids South Gateway Sign project (estimated cost is
Cedar Rapids South Gateway Sign project.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control Building project
Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control Building project (FLOOD).
estimated cost for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures - Swiss
Valley and Souvenir Pen project (estimated cost is $650,000). No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures - Swiss Valley and Souvenir
Pen project (FLOOD).
Swore. City Manager Pomeranz announced that Item Number 12u (Motion approving the
beer/liquor/wine application of Tycoon, 427 2nd Avenue SE) is removed from the agenda.
Council member Karr requested that Item Number 25o (Public Works Department purchase of
small tools and accessories for the Convention Complex from White Cap Construction Supply in
the amount of $75,563) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular
Agenda. Council member Gulick announced that the Closed Session scheduled for after today’s
Regular Session will not be held. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,
Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.
member Swore.
Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
a. September 25, 2012 – to consider the vacation of a 90-foot sanitary sewer, water
main, storm sewer and drainage easement and a portion of the 30-foot sanitary
sewer easement located at 1230 English Lane NE as requested by Boyson Park
Land Co., L.L.C.
b. September 25, 2012 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess
City-owned property described as a 27,842 square-foot vacant parcel located at
305 East Post Road SE.
c. September 25, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1823 16th
Avenue SW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial
Zone District as requested by Cindy Burke and The Dog House, Inc.
d. September 25, 2012 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the
City’s Comprehensive Plan for properties at 2739, 2753 and 2757 1st Avenue
SE, 117 and 121 28th Street Drive SE and 2740 2nd Avenue SE from Low
Density Residential to Commercial as requested by Ahmann Properties, LLC.,
Suess Land & Cattle Co., LLC and Blake Mohasci.
e. September 25, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for properties at 2739, 2753
and 2757 1st Avenue SE, 117 and 121 28th Street Drive SE and 2740 2nd
Avenue SE from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District and O-S,
Office/Service Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District and OS, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Ahmann Properties, LLC, Suess
Land & Cattle Co., LLC and Blake Mohasci.
f. September 25, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code,
the Zoning Ordinance, Subsection 32.04.030.A.46.ii and the Permitted Use Table
(Table 32.04-1) to allow signage on large Wind Energy Conservation Systems.
g. September 25, 2012 – to consider amending Ordinance No. 13-95, Conditions
Nos. 5 and 6 as requested by Joe Ahmann, The Fountains, LLC and
Transamerica Life Insurance Company.
the Anaerobic Heat Exchanger #2 Refurbish and Re-tube project and authorizing the Utilities
Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on October
the 2012 Roof Replacement Solids Dewatering & Incinerator Bldg. and Operations Building
project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly
announce the results on October 10, 2012 (estimated cost is $240,000).
the WPC Lenel and Security Camera Upgrades project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on October 10, 2012
the Horizontal Collector Wells Architectural Repairs and Flood Mitigation project and authorizing
the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on
October 10, 2012 (estimated cost is $690,000) (FLOOD).
Motion authorizing publication of a public notice that on September 25, 2012 a resolution
will be considered to execute a Lease Agreement with Electronic Engineering Company over a
three-year period, to end July 31, 2015, for a City-wide AVL (Automated Vehicle Location) and
GPS (Global Positioning System) technology and support system for an amount not to exceed
$184,980.60.
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b.
c.
1st Avenue Wine House, 3412 1st Avenue NE;
2nd Avenue Corner Pocket, 609 2nd Avenue SW;
Adelita’s Mexican Grill, 2833 Blairs Ferry Road NE (new-formerly Godfather’s
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
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p.
q.
r.
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Blue Toad, 86 16th Avenue SW (permanent outdoor service area);
Bulicek’s Deli & Brew, 1616 6th Street SW;
Butcher Block Steakhouse, 1117 1st Avenue SE (new- formerly Riley’s);
Casey’s General Store #2768, 1201 1st Avenue SE;
Casey’s General Store #2776, 701 Ellis Boulevard NW;
Casey’s General Store #2778, 201 8th Avenue SE;
Casey’s General Store #2780, 5555 Edgewood Road NE;
Casey’s General Store #2782, 1495 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
Casey’s General Store #2790, 588 Boyson Road NE #110;
Casey’s General Store #2791, 9125 Atlantic Drive SE;
Casey’s General Store #2792, 9001 6th Street SW;
CVS Pharmacy #8443, 3419 16th Avenue SW;
Kum & Go #508, 30 Four Oaks Drive SW;
Moose McDuffy’s, 834 1st Avenue NE;
Panchero’s Mexican Grill, 5300 Edgewood Road NE #100;
Rumor’s, 400 F Avenue NW (outdoor service for an event on September 21-22,
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v.
w.
Sam’s Club #8162, 2605 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
Walgreen’s #12580, 324 Edgewood Road NW (new-switching to Class E Liquor);
Zeppelins, 5300 Edgewood Road NE #500;
Zins, LLC, 227 2nd Avenue SE.
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2012);
1299-09-12, approving the special event application for the Especially for You Race
Against Breast Cancer event (includes road closures) on October 7, 2012.
1300-09-12, intent to assess for delinquent municipal utility bills which have not been
paid to date by the property owner at various locations (29 properties).
1301-09-12, accepting the FY 2011 City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sanitary Sewer
Improvements Point Repairs and Reconstruction – Package #1 project, Change Order No. 7
which specifies a decrease in the amount of $199,494.87, approving Performance Bond and
authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $53,970.20 to Rathje Construction
Company (original contract amount was $1,270,882.60; final contract amount with this
amendment is $1,079,403.98).
1302-09-12, accepting the 60th Avenue SW from Edgewood Road SW to 6th Street SW,
Improvements – Phase 2 project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final
payment in the amount of $218,743.45 to Horsfield Construction, Inc. (original contract amount
was $4,114,999.65; final contract amount is $4,374,869.06).
1303-09-12, accepting the Trail Flood Repair & Levee Repair (A Street SW) project,
$16,692.39 to Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. (original contract amount was
$298,925.27; final contract amount is $333,847.77) (FLOOD).
1304-09-12, accepting the May’s Island Parkade project, approving Performance Bond
and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $41,224.15 to Miron Construction
Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $724,200; final contract amount is $824,483)
(FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
1305-09-12, accepting the Manhattan Pavilion project, approving Performance Bond and
authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $9,415.70 to Dean Driscoll Construction,
Inc. (original contract amount was $89,317; final contract amount is $94,157) (FLOOD).
1306-09-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Jim Sattler, Inc.
for property at 1814 I Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New
Construction Program (FLOOD).
1307-09-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Jim Sattler, Inc.
for property at 1814 C Street SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New
Construction Program (FLOOD).
1308-09-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Todd Richardson
Construction, Ltd. for property at 1793 Mallory Street SW participating in the third round of the
1309-09-12, approving the Final Plat of Isaiah First Addition located at 2050 29th Avenue
SW.
1310-09-12, authorizing removal of the adult guard for the signalized pedestrian crossing
in the 100 block of Edgewood Road NW as requested by the Holy Family School System.
1311-09-12, rescinding Resolution No. 2632-12-96 indicating Reserved Parking for the
Handicapped and 20 Minute Parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Saturday, Sunday and
Holidays zones on the north side of 2nd Avenue SW in the 400 block.
1312-09-12, rescinding Resolution No. 939-7-64 approving yield signs at the intersection
of Mayden Avenue and Ohio Street SW and approving the installation of stop signs for traffic on
Mayden Avenue to stop for traffic on Ohio Street SW.
1313-09-12, approving amended preliminary assessments for the 3rd Street SE
Reconstruction and Streetscape Improvements from 8th Avenue SE to 14th Avenue SE project.
1314-09-12, consenting to a waiver of potential conflicts of interest for the Shuttleworth &
Ingersoll, P.L.C. firm providing legal services to the City regarding the real property for the
Paramount Theatre project.
1315-09-12, authorizing reclassification of the Economic Development Coordinator
position to regular full-time.
1316-09-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Generator Maintenance and Repair
Services with Cummins Central Power, LLC to reflect the additional cost to add four generators
at The Eastern Iowa Airport to the contract for an amount not to exceed $21,675.78 (original
contract amount was $77,910.94; total contract amount with this amendment is $99,586.72).
1317-09-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Mailing Services for the Utilities
Department with Mailing Services, Inc. for a total annual amount not to exceed $175,000
(original contract amount was $175,000, renewal contract amount is $175,000).
1318-09-12, amending Resolution No. 1064-07-12 by adding a final cost summary for
the 1
st
Street SW From 3rd Avenue to 5th Avenue Flood Protection Levee project (original
1319-09-12, Change Order No. 18 deducting the amount of $32,756.56 with Horsfield
Construction, Inc. for the 33rd Avenue SW Reconstruction and Turn Lane Improvements From
Coyote Road to Remington Street project (original contract amount was $2,553,421.50; total
1320-09-12, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $21,136.78 with LL 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
1321-09-12, Change Order Nos. 3 and 4 totaling the amount of $30,353.60 with Rohl
Networks LP for the Joint Communications Network Construction Group 2 EDA Project (original
contract amount was $2,366,436.69; total contract amount with this amendment is
$2,406,981.19).
1322-09-12, Change Order No. 4 deducting the amount of $8,049.65 with Ricklefs
Excavating, Ltd. for the N Avenue NW 2001 Water Main Replacement project (original contract
amount was $205,977.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $236,149.10).
1323-09-12, Change Order No. 6 deducting the amount of $52,593.90 with Price
Industrial Electric for the Traffic Signal System Upgrades and Signal Interconnect on Williams
Boulevard SW and 1st Avenue W, Wiley Boulevard SW, 16th Avenue SW, Johnson Avenue NW,
and Edgewood Road SW project (original contract amount was $1,457,068.48; total contract
Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex General Contract project (original
Abstain, Council member Swore.
1326-09-12, 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 2012 for an amount not to exceed $12,163.
1327-09-12, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with St. Luke’s Hospital to support
St. Luke’s participation in the drug discount program established under Section 340B of the
Public Health Services Act.
1328-09-12, Agreement for Trees for Fall 2012 Planting with B & G Nursery and
Construction for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $79,109.
1329-09-12, Agreement for Commission of Public Artwork with Volkan Alkanoglu for an
art piece to be located on the Box Office Wall of the Convention Complex for an amount not to
exceed $100,000 with progress payments based on defined milestones.
1330-09-12, Public Works Department purchase of dock equipment for the Convention
Complex from Hupp Toyota-Lift in the amount of $29,668.85.
FY13 Sanitary Sewer Improvements (Various Locations) project.
1332-09-12, Professional Services Agreement with Donaldson Professional Services
Group for an amount not to exceed $30,760 for the design and engineering services in
connection with the Ellis Road NW Trail Extension from Edgewood Road NW to Ellis Boat
Harbor Access Drive project.
1333-09-12, Professional Services Agreement with Hall and Hall Engineers, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $38,800 for preliminary design services in connection with the 76th
Avenue SW from Kirkwood Boulevard to Interstate 380 project.
1334-09-12, Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates for an amount not
to exceed $170,000 for the Motor Control Center #2 Replacement project at WPCF.
1335-09-12, Professional Services Agreement with Ulteig Engineers for an amount not
to exceed $63,000 for the NW Water Treatment Plant Arc Flash & Coordination Study.
1336-09-12, execution of a Quit Claim Deed and acceptance of an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer for City-owned property described as a 20-foot x 100-foot strip of vacant land
located southerly of and adjacent to 5325 E Avenue NW as requested by Ryan P. Miller.
1337-09-12, rescinding Resolution No. 0440-03-12 which authorized the purchase of
stock parts for the Gardner Denver High Pressure Pump at WPCF from Mid-Iowa Tools, Inc. in
the amount of $29,975.46 (sole source).
1338-09-12, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Wayfinding Signage for the City
Manager’s Office with Letter Perfect for a total additional amount not to exceed $6,407.20
(original contract amount was $24,632.76, total contract amount with this amendment is
$31,039.96) (FLOOD).
1340-09-12, Change Order No.1 in the amount of $4,840 with Dean Driscoll
Construction, Inc. for the Manhattan Pavilion project (original contract amount was $89,317;
total contract amount with this amendment is $94,157) (FLOOD).
1341-09-12, Library Agreement for Automated Materials Handling System with RFID
Library Solutions for a total amount not to exceed $378,650 (FLOOD).
1342-09-12, Public Works Department purchase of small tools and accessories for the
Convention Complex from White Cap Construction Supply in the amount of $75,563. Nay,
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Audio Technology Systems
bid package project. (Rob Davis)
AP Sound, Inc. d/b/a All Pro Sound, Pensacola, FL
Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC, Tulsa, OK
TS Sports, Dallas, TX
Daktronics, Inc., Brookings, SD
$583,332.73
$605,115.00
$687,719.00
$867,376.00
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Video Technology Systems
bid package project. (Rob Davis)
Daktonics, Inc., Brookings, SD
$ 2,089,501.00
$ 2,129,478.38
Report on bids for the F Avenue NW – 8th Street to 3rd Street Traffic Improvements
project (estimated cost is $183,000). (Dave Wallace)
$176,368
insurance of Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for the F Avenue NW – 8th Street to 3rd Street Traffic
Report on bids for the Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area 2011 Water Main Improvements –
Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $500,000). (Pat Ball)
Ricklefs Excavating LTD (Anamosa, IA)
Gee Grading & Excavating, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC (Cascade, IA)
$ 437,716.80
$ 483,524.69
$ 493,432.55
$ 527,189.35
1344-09-12, awarding and approving the contract in the amount of $437,716.80, bond
and insurance of Ricklefs Excavating Ltd. for the Bever-Linden-Blake SE Area 2011 Water Main
Improvements – Phase 1 project.
Electrical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Electrical Code and the 2011
edition of the National Electric Code with modifications, was presented and read the second
time.
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of 16 Avenue SW, east of Westridge Drive SW and south of Rockingham Drive SW from A,
Agriculture Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Midwest
Development Co., was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Vernon. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,
Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.
Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.
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of 13 Street NW and north of C Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District
to PUB, Public Zone District as requested by Linn County, was presented and read the second
time.
1207 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW and an adjacent unnumbered parcel from A, Agriculture
Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Schulte Development, LC.,
the Subdivision Ordinance, to require a Mandatory Pre-Construction Meeting prior to
commencing any construction activities for subdivision improvements found in Subsection
31.06, was presented and read the second time.
One public comment was heard.
Council member Shields moved to adjourn; seconded by Council member Vernon. Ayes,
City Council adjourned at 1:02 p.m. to meet Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 18, 2012; 3:00 p.m.
City Council met in Special Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers,
Gulick, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore and Vernon.
Also present were City Manager Jeff
Pomeranz and City Attorney James Flitz. Absent, Council member Shey.
Discussion: Jeff Pomeranz
The following resolution was approved with all Council members voting “Aye” unless
noted.
1345-09-12, giving consent to the City Manager’s appointment of Wayne M. Jerman as
police chief of the Cedar Rapids Police Department.
Discussion: Wayne M. Jerman
Council members Karr, Gulick, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Absent, Council member Shey
September 25, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon, Council
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey and Swore. Also present were City Manager
Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz. Absent, Mayor Corbett.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Taha Tawil.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon and Council member Olson presented a Proclamation to
Juli Hardin, Neil Thomas, Gene Fisk, Dennis Fitz, Ken Barker, Steve Sandstrom, Katerina
Mendoza, Cindy Garlock, Doug Showalter and Darrel Wrider declaring September 25, 2012 as
Parks and Recreation Volunteer Day.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon and Council member Shey presented a Proclamation to
Oliverio Covarrubias (and three other individuals) declaring September 15 through October 12,
2012 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon and Council members Karr, Poe, Shields and Swore
presented the Five Seasons Citizenship Recognition Program to Pat Baird, Gary Ficken, Jim
Hoffman, Sarah Ordover and Linda Seger.
Resolutions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon
voting “Aye” unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a 90-foot sanitary sewer, water
main, storm sewer and drainage easement and a portion of the 30-foot sanitary sewer
easement located at 1230 English Lane NE as requested by Boyson Park Land Co., L.L.C. No
1346-09-12, vacating a 90-foot sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer and drainage
easement and a portion of the 30-foot sanitary sewer easement located at 1230 English Lane
NE as requested by Boyson Park Land Co., L.L.C.
A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property described as a 27,842 square-foot (.69 acre) vacant parcel located at 305 East
Post Road SE. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1347-09-12, authorizing the disposition of excess City-owned property described as a
27,842 square-foot (.69 acre) vacant parcel located at 305 East Post Road SE.
SW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as
requested by Cindy Burke and The Dog House, Inc. No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
District as requested by Cindy Burke and The Dog House, Inc., was presented and read the first
time.
members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon.
Comprehensive Plan for properties at 2739, 2753 and 2757 1st Avenue SE, 117 and 121 28th
Street Drive SE and 2740 2nd Avenue SE from Low Density Residential to Commercial as
requested by Ahmann Properties, LLC., Suess Land & Cattle Co, LLC and Blake Mohasci. No
1348-09-12, amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan for
properties at 2739, 2753 and 2757 1st Avenue SE, 117 and 121 28th Street Drive SE and 2740
2nd Avenue SE from Low Density Residential to Commercial as requested by Ahmann
Properties, LLC., Suess Land & Cattle Co, LLC and Blake Mohasci.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for properties at 2739, 2753 and
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2757 1 Avenue SE, 117 and 121 28th Street Drive SE, and 2740 2nd Avenue SE from R-2,
Single Family Residence Zone District and O-S, Office/Service Zone District to C-2, Community
Commercial Zone District and O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Ahmann
Properties, LLC., Suess Land & Cattle Co, LLC and Blake Mohasci. No comments or objections
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for properties
at 2739, 2753 and 2757 1st Avenue SE, 117 and 121 28th Street Drive SE, and 2740 2nd Avenue
SE from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District and O-S, Office/Service Zone District to C2, Community Commercial Zone District and O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by
Ahmann Properties, LLC., Suess Land & Cattle Co, LLC and Blake Mohasci, was presented
A public hearing was held to consider amending Ordinance No. 13-95, Condition Nos. 5
and 6 as requested by Joe Ahmann, The Fountains, LLC and Transamerica Life Insurance
Company. One comment was heard. No objections were heard or filed.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13-95,
Condition Nos. 5 and 6 as requested by Joe Ahmann, The Fountains, LLC and Transamerica
Life Insurance Company, was presented and read the first time.
Zoning Ordinance, Subsection 32.04.030.A.47.ii.(B) to allow signage on large Wind Energy
Conversion Systems. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Code, the Zoning Ordinance, Subsection 32.04.030.A.47.ii.(B) to allow signage on large Wind
Energy Conversion Systems, was presented and read the first time.
contract and estimated cost for the Anaerobic Heat Exchanger #2 Refurbish and Re-tube
project at WPCF (estimated cost is $105,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Anaerobic Heat Exchanger #2 Refurbish and Re-tube project at WPCF.
contract and estimated cost for the 2012 Roof Replacement Solids Dewatering & Incinerator
Bldg. and Operations Building project at WPCF (estimated cost is $240,000). No comments or
2012 Roof Replacement Solids Dewatering & Incinerator Bldg. and Operations Building project
at WPCF.
contract and estimated cost for the WPC Lenel and Security Camera Upgrades project
WPC Lenel and Security Camera Upgrades project.
contract and estimated cost for the Horizontal Collector Wells Architectural Repairs and Flood
Mitigation project (estimated cost is $690,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Horizontal Collector Wells Architectural Repairs and Flood Mitigation project (FLOOD).
Council member Poe moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Council member
Swore. City Manager Pomeranz announced that Item Number 36d (Amendment No. 1 to the
Management Contract with Doubletree Management, LLC to clarify two conflicting provisions:
City approval of contracts in excess of three years and submitting of budget for next calendar
year by October 15) be amended to state one year instead of three years. Ayes, Council
Motion carried as amended.
member Olson. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and
Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Motion carried.
a. October 23, 2012 – to consider amending the Citizen Participation Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership Programs by establishing annual City Council-adopted funding
priorities for eligible activities.
b. October 23, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code,
Revitalization Areas, in regard to a request for an Urban Revitalization Area
designation for expansion of an existing manufacturing facility located at 1000
27th Avenue SW (Pinnacle Engineering).
c. October 23, 2012 – to consider an Ordinance relating to collection of tax
increment within the proposed Fountains Urban Renewal Area.
Motion authorizing publication of a public notice that on October 9, 2012 a Resolution
will be considered to execute a Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for the rental of one
Lanier digital copier.
a. Benz Beverage Depot, 501 7th Avenue SE (5-day Beer permit for an event on
October 13, 2012);
b. Blue Strawberry Coffee Company, 118 2nd Street SE;
c. Bricks Bar & Grill, 320 2nd Avenue SE;
d. Coe College / SODEXHO, 1220 1st Avenue NE;
e. Cooter’s, 729 1st Avenue SE (new-change in ownership);
f. Dug Out, 3325 Center Point Road NE (new-formerly The Londoner);
g. Genghis Grill, 2230 Edgewood Road SW;
h. Hawkeye Convenience Store – Westgate, 4830 Johnson Avenue NW;
i. Hy-Vee Drugstore #6, 505 Boyson Road NE;
j. Leonardo’s Pizza, 2228 16th Avenue SW;
k. Papa Juan’s / Stefano’s, 5505 Center Point Road NE;
l. Stadium Lounge, 957 Rockford Road SW;
m. Target Store # T-1771, 3400 Edgewood Road SW;
n. Texas Roadhouse, 2605 Edgewood Road SW;
o. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #788, 3240 Southgate Place SW;
p. Westside Lounge, 325 Edgewood Road NW.
1355-09-12, appointing Robert Cihla, Richard Davis, and Kathleen Good (effective
through June 30, 2015) and Christopher Thoms, Violet Urbanek, and La Tonya Walker
(effective through June 30, 2014) to the Cedar Rapids ADA Advisory Committee.
1356-09-12, approving the special event application for the Czech Fall Festival event
(includes road closures) on October 14, 2012.
1358-09-12, levy assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at 6
properties.
1359-09-12, intent to assess for delinquent municipal utility bills at 29 properties.
1360-09-12, levy assessment for delinquent municipal utility bills at 13 properties.
1361-09-12, levy assessment for Public Works nuisance abatement charges at 5
properties.
1362-09-12, levy assessment for Public Works delinquent weed mowing charges at 101
properties.
1363-09-12, accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final
payment in the amount of $30,000 to Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal System
Upgrades and Signal Interconnect on Williams Boulevard SW and 1st Avenue W, Wiley
Boulevard SW, 16th Avenue SE, Johnson Avenue NW, and Edgewood Road SW project
(original contract amount was $1,457,068.48; final contract amount is $1,505,695.73).
1364-09-12, accepting the water system improvements installed in Summerfield 14th
Addition and approving the Maintenance Bond submitted by Butschi Real Estate Company in
1365-09-12, directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications, form of contract and
notice to bidders for the Edgewood Road SW from Bayberry Drive SW to 33rd Avenue SW
Sidewalk Extension project.
1366-09-12, Preliminary Resolution for the construction of street improvements for the
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76 Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to east of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa
City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project.
1367-09-12, approving the Final Plat of Woods Edge Second Addition located east of
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29 Street NW and north of Oak Crest Court NW.
1368-09-12, adopting a Sanitary Sewer Backwater Valve Reimbursement Policy.
1369-09-12, rescinding Resolution No. 869-5-77 which established “1 Hour Parking 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays” on the south side of F Avenue NW
from a point 213 feet east of Ellis Boulevard, extending east to the railroad crossing and now
establishing “No Parking Anytime” on both sides of F Avenue NW between 8th Street NW and
the Union Pacific railroad crossing in connection with the F Avenue NW – 8th Street to 3rd Street
Traffic Improvements project.
1370-09-12, partially rescinding Resolution No. 1573-3-78 which established F Avenue
NW as a one-way street between 1st Street East and Ellis Boulevard NW and now establishing
F Avenue NW between 3rd Street NW and Ellis Boulevard NW as a two-way street in connection
with the F Avenue NW – 8th Street to 3rd Street Traffic Improvements project.
1371-09-12, authorizing the Finance Department to electronically file the fiscal year
ending 2012 City Street Financial Report with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT).
1372-09-12, determining the necessity and setting dates of a public hearing for October
23, 2012, consultation with affected taxing entities on October 8, 2012, and referral to City
Planning Commission on October 18, 2012 for a report and recommendation on the plan for the
proposed Fountains Urban Renewal Area.
1373-09-12, determining the necessity and setting dates of public hearing for October
23, 2012, consultation with affected taxing agencies on October 8, 2012 and referral to City
Planning Commission on October 18, 2012 for a report and recommendation on the Plan for the
proposed Amendment No. 7 to the Amended and Restated Central Business Urban Renewal
Area Plan.
1374-09-12, setting hearing date for October 9, 2012 to consider appeals submitted by
members of the Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education and Kathleen
Dowd Ulrich regarding City Planning Commission approval of a Preliminary Site Development
Plan for property located at 1420 and 1432 Mt. Vernon Road SE and 847, 849, 853 and 859
15th Street SE for a proposed convenience store as requested by Kum & Go.
1375-09-12, authorizing donation of artifacts found during environmental testing in the
flood construction study area to Bear Creek Archeology (FLOOD).
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for two properties in connection with the HUD Community
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for one property in connection with the FEMA Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) (FLOOD).
1378-09-12, Development Agreement with Jelinek Company, LLC for property at 208
12th Avenue SE for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned commercial properties
acquired through the City’s Voluntary Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD).
2nd Street SE for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned commercial properties acquired
through the City’s Voluntary Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD).
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Street SE for disposition and redevelopment of City-owned commercial properties acquired
through the City’s Voluntary Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD).
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
Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $5,300 for additional engineering services for the
Motor Control Center #5 Replacement project at WPC (original contract amount was $123,000;
1383-09-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Master Customer Agreement and Software
Support Agreement for the Asset Management Software Solution with EnerGov Solutions, LLC
in the amount of $768,871 (original contract amount was $1,495,489; total contract amount with
this amendment is $2,264,360).
1384-09-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Management Contract with Doubletree
Management, LLC to clarify two conflicting provisions: City approval of contracts in excess of
one year and submitting of budget for next calendar year by October 15.
1385-09-12, Agreement for Huntington Ridge Park Pavilion Installation project with
Connerley Construction LLC for the Parks and Recreation Department for an amount not to
exceed $38,200.
1386-09-12, 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.
1387-09-12, Grant Amendment Agreement with the Vision Iowa Board for the Cedar
Rapids Riverfront Amphitheater and Festival Park project to extend the completion date to
August 31, 2013 and require the first disbursement of funds to be requested prior to September
30, 2012.
Ltd. for the C Avenue NE Water Main Replacement, 32nd Street NE to 40th Street NE project
$487,251.67).
1391-09-12, Change Order No. 5 deducting the amount of $73,388.41 with Pirc-Tobin
Construction, Inc. for the 10th Street SE From 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue SE Improvements
is $2,163,469.07).
1394-09-12, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $11,830.46 with Rohl Networks LP for
the Joint Communications Network Construction Group 2 EDA project #05-79-04926 project
$2,418,811.65).
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
1396-09-12, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $8,508 with TSF Structures, Inc. for
the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Primary Steel Bid Package project (original contract
Construction Company, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Gordon Avenue and
Ford Avenue NW project (original contract amount was $473,102.90; total contract amount with
this amendment is $535,635.57).
insurance of AP Sound, Inc. d/b/a All Pro Sound for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
Audio Technology Systems bid package project (estimated cost is $653,478).
1400-09-12, awarding base bid plus Alternates A and C and approving contract in the
amount of $2,306,088.78, bond and insurance of TS Sports for the Cedar Rapids Convention
Complex Video Technology bid package project (estimated cost is $2,069,346).
1401-09-12, Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for
miscellaneous improvements in connection with the 1st Avenue E from 27th Street to 40th Street
project.
1402-09-12, Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) in the amount of $152,070
for improvements to existing public road at grade crossing for E Avenue NW in connection with
the E Avenue from 3rd Street to 13th Street Storm Sewer, Water Main and Street Improvements
project.
1403-09-12, accepting a bid in the amount of $100 from Allen D. Connerley and
approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of excess City-owned property located at 1517
2nd Avenue SE.
1404-09-12, Warranty Deed for the consideration of $10 and other valuable
consideration submitted by All Saints Church for right-of-way along Mt. Vernon Road SE and
Dalewood Avenue SE.
1405-09-12, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting an Easement for a
Bus Stop Pad from Goodwill Industries of the Heartland from land located at 2000 Scotty Drive
SW in connection with the FY 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1
project.
1406-09-12, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $870 and accepting a Warranty
Deed for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Robert
Barnard and Judith Barnard from land located at 2351 29th Street SW in connection with the 29th
Street SW from Wilson Avenue to Van Buren Drive Sidewalk project.
1407-09-12, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Warranty Deed
for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Immaculate
Conception Church from land located at 317 10th Street SE in connection with the 10th Street SE
from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue Improvements project.
1408-09-12, 28E Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with All Saints Elementary School
for participation in the adult guard program for Fiscal Year 2013, reimbursing All Saints
Elementary School for 50% of the costs for wages up to $11.13/hour, fringes and updated
equipment up to a maximum of $2,148.03.
1409-09-12, 28E Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Cedar Rapids Community
School District (CRCSD) for participation in the adult guard program for Fiscal Year 2013,
reimbursing the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) for 50% of the cost for
wages up to $11.13/hr, fringes and updated equipment up to a maximum of $58,533.93.
1410-09-12, 28E Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Linn Mar Community
School District for participation in the adult guard program for Fiscal Year 2013, reimbursing the
Linn Mar Community School District for 50% of the costs for wages up to $11.13/hour, fringes
and updated equipment up to a maximum of $1,074.02.
1411-09-12, 28E Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with St. Matthew School for
participation in the adult guard program for Fiscal Year 2013, reimbursing St. Matthew School
for 50% of the costs for wages up to $11.13/hour, fringes and updated equipment up to a
maximum of $1,074.02.
1412-09-12, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation
to accept $125,000 of Federal funding for improvements to the Cedar Rapids Police Department
(CRPD) firearms range.
Engineers for an amount not to exceed $44,895.50 for design services in connection with the
U.S. Highway 30/151 South to Ely Road (along Cedar River Trail) – Sanitary Sewer
Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $62,953.50 for engineering design services in
connection with the Stickle Drive NE, Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase II project.
1415-09-12, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Neighborhood Development
Corporation of Cedar Rapids (NDC).
1416-09-12, Lease Agreement with Electronic Engineering Company over a three-year
period, to end July 31, 2015, for a City-wide AVL (Automated Vehicle Location) and GPS
(Global Positioning System) technology and support system for an amount not to exceed
$184,980.60.
project with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to reflect an increase in the scope of work for an amount not to
exceed $60,810 (original contract amount was $71,400; total contract amount with this
1418-09-12, First Amendment to Loan Agreement, Assignment and Assumption
Agreement and First Amendment to Mortgage and Security Agreement with JPM Enterprises,
Inc. in connection with the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).
Agreement and First Amendment to Mortgage and Security Agreement with Morris Wood
Enterprises, Inc. in connection with the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).
Agreement and First Amendment to Mortgage and Security Agreement with TW Homes, Inc. in
connection with the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD).
1421-09-12, Agreement for Covenants and Restrictions for City-owned property at 1126
and1132 Ellis Boulevard NW (FLOOD).
Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Group 3 Downtown System Improvements and
Repair project (original contract amount was $413,898.85; total contract amount with this
amendment is $481,865.17) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
1423-09-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Premiere
Developers for City-owned property at 720 3rd Avenue SW participating in the third round of the
1424-09-12, Purchase Agreements totaling the amount of $422,251.20 and accepting
Warranty Deeds from property located under a part of the Paramount Theatre with an official
address of 123 3rd Avenue SE owned by Guaranty Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee of the
Trust Under Article IV of the Last Will and Testament of Viola N. Elsenbast; Charles L. Simon;
Lois Ann Winkler; Mary K. Simon; Courtney Strong; Mary O. Simon-Strong; and Smulekoff
Investment Company in connection with the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation
project (FLOOD).
1425-09-12, Agreement for Citywide Historic & Architectural Reconnaissance Survey for
the Community Development Department with Summit Envirosolutions, Inc. in the amount of
$44,985 (FLOOD).
1426-09-12, Agreement for Intensive Level Historical & Architectural Survey of Religious
Institutions for the Community Development Department with Louis Berger Group, Inc. in the
amount of $38,250 (FLOOD).
1427-09-12, Agreement for Intensive Level Historical & Architectural Survey of
Downtown Cedar Rapids for the Community Development Department with Summit
Envirosolutions, Inc. in the amount of $61,390 (FLOOD).
1428-09-12, Agreement for Intensive Level Historical & Architectural Survey of Industrial
Corridors in Cedar Rapids for the Community Development Department with Summit
Envirosolutions, Inc. in the amount of $46,980 (FLOOD).
1429-09-12, Agreement for Comprehensive Database for Inventoried Historic Resources
in Cedar Rapids Incorporated with GIS Mapping for the Community Development Department
with Louis Berger Group, Inc. in the amount of $31,100 (FLOOD).
1430-09-12, Agreement to develop and publish a booklet focusing on the history of the
Link-Belt Speed Corporation for the Community Development Department with Louis Berger
Group, Inc. in the amount of $27,900 (FLOOD).
1431-09-12, Agreement to develop and publish a booklet focusing on the History of the
Sinclair Plant Property for the Community Development Department with Louis Berger Group,
Inc. in the amount of $26,000 (FLOOD).
1432-09-12, Agreement for Feasibility Studies of Flood-Damaged Historic Structures for
the Community Development Department with RDG Planning & Design in the amount of
$98,500 (FLOOD).
1433-09-12, Contract for purchase and installation of end panels and canopy tops with
Iowa Prison Industries for the Cedar Rapids Public Library for an amount not to exceed
$265,243.25 (FLOOD).
1434-09-12, Contract for purchase and installation of shelving and study tables with
Library Furniture International, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library for an amount not to
exceed $828,796.42 (FLOOD).
1435-09-12, Contract for purchase and installation of tables and seating with M. Hanson
& Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library for an amount not to exceed $410,921.11
(FLOOD).
1436-09-12, Contract for purchase and installation of chairs, ottomans, cabinets and
lateral files with Pigott, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Public Library for an amount not to exceed
$250,863.98 (FLOOD).
1437-09-12, Contract for purchase and installation of high density shelving with Triplett
Interior Solutions for the Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown location for an amount not to
exceed $41,602.60 (FLOOD).
1438-09-12, Contract for purchase and installation of tables and seating with Phelan’s
Interiors for the Cedar Rapids Public Library for an amount not to exceed $68,855.42 (FLOOD).
1439-09-12, Contract for purchase and installation of storage cabinets, seating and
lecterns with Storey Kenworthy for the Cedar Rapids Public Library for an amount not to exceed
$348,726.41 (FLOOD).
1440-09-12, Special Warranty Deed conveying City-owned property at 922 F Avenue
NW to Colony Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. through the Residential Property Disposition
program (FLOOD).
1441-09-12, Special Warranty Deed with Stark Real Estate Holdings, Inc. for property at
1126
Ellis Boulevard NW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition Program
(FLOOD).
1442-09-12, Special Warranty Deed with Stark Real Estate Holdings, Inc. for property at
1132 Ellis Boulevard NW acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition Program
(FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2
Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction project (estimated costs are $18,300,000
for General Contractor; $640,000 for Demolition and Abatement; $4,150,000 for Mechanical and
Plumbing; and $3,780,000 for Electrical) (FLOOD). (Sandy Pumphrey)
Base Bid $19,185,000
Alternate No. 1 Additional Elevator in Warehouse
83,763
Alternate No. 2 Salt Conveyor
168,910
Alternate No. 3 Paint interior side of precast concrete walls in office
8,733
Total Bid $19,446,406
Knutson Construction Services Midwest, Iowa City, IA
Base Bid $19,339,500
84,000
183,000
8,500
Total Bid $19,615,000
Rinderknecht Associates, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Base Bid $19,593,000
81,000
170,000
8,500
Total Bid $19,852,500
Base Bid $20,150,000
83,900
169,900
8,000
Total Bid $20,411,800
Williams Brothers Construction, Inc., Peoria, IL
Base Bid $21,980,000
84,000
180,000
12,000
Total Bid $22,256,000
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Fire Station No. 3 project (estimated cost is
$2,200,000). (Doug Carper)
Garling Construction, Inc., Belle Plaine, IA
Total Base Bid
Alternate 1: Add front patio overhang
Alternate 2: Add rear patio overhang
Alternate 3: Add monument sign
$1,775,000
44,000
44,000
10,000
Alternate 4: Add irrigation system
Alternate 5: Add equipment
Total Bid
14,000
12,000
$1,899,000
Total Base Bid
Total Bid
$1,795,200
47,500
46,000
11,500
21,500
10,800
$1,932,500
Point Builders, LLC, Cedar Rapids, IA
Total Base Bid
Total Bid
$1,901,000
54,000
54,000
6,616
18,020
11,000
$2,044,636
Woodruff Construction, LLC, Fort Dodge, IA
Total Base Bid
Total Bid
$1,988,300
54,000
54,500
11,500
15,500
13,500
$2,137,300
Total Base Bid
Total Bid
$2,008,000
56,000
56,000
15,000
15,000
8,000
$2,158,000
insurance of Garling Construction, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Fire Station No. 3 project. Abstain,
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids South Gateway Sign project (estimated cost is
$150,000). (Sandy Pumphrey)
MediaQuest Signs, Cedar Rapids, IA
$128,300.00
$156,634.00
$168,640.30
$172,000.00
1444-09-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $128,300 plus
incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Woodruff Construction, LLC for the Cedar Rapids
South Gateway Sign project.
Report on bids for the Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Commercial Structures Swiss Valley and Souvenir Pen project. (John Riggs)
DW Zinser Company, Walford, IA
Holst Trucking, LeClaire, IA
Kelly Demolition, LLC, Mt. Vernon, IA
$274,000
$538,888
$561,425
Commercial Structures – Swiss Valley and Souvenir Pen project (estimated cost is $650,000)
(FLOOD).
Report on bids for the 2012 Raising West Well Field Vertical Wells project (estimated
cost is $230,000). (Pat Ball)
The Northway Corporation, Marion, IA
Cahoy Pump Service, Fredericksburg, IA
Layne-Christensen Company, Grimes, IA
$240,378
$247,314
$253,000
insurance of The Northway Corporation for the 2012 Raising West Well Field Vertical Wells
project (FLOOD).
1447-09-12, approving a Sponsorship Agreement between the City’s Convention
Complex Manager, Doubletree Management, LLC (“Hilton”) and 7G Distributing, LLC for a term
of seven years with a first annual payment of $135,000 plus one three year option for a total of
ten years.
1448-09-12, approving a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc.
for an amount not to exceed $1,147,413 for engineering design services in connection with the
Prairie Creek, from J Street to Cedar River, Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project (FLOOD).
One public comment was heard.
City Manager communications were heard.
Conference Room to meet in closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i)(2012) to
conduct the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager, closure is necessary to prevent
needless and irreparable injury to the individual’s reputation and the individual has requested a
closed session; seconded by Council member Poe. Council was polled. Ayes, Council members
Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Mayor Pro Tempore Vernon. Motion
carried.
Council returned to open session and adjourned at 6:20 p.m. to meet Tuesday, October
9, 2012 at 12 noon.
Absent, Mayor Corbett
Abstain, Council member Karr
October 9, 2012, 12:00 noon
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Vernon. Also present were Acting City Manager
Casey Drew and City Attorney Jim Flitz.
The invocation was given by Council member Chuck Swore.
Mayor Corbett and Council member Olson presented a Proclamation to Dolores
Reisinger declaring October 15, 2012 as White Cane Safety Week.
Mayor Corbett and Council member Swore presented a Proclamation to LaSheila Yates
declaring October 2012 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
unless noted.
The City Council will consider the consolidated appeals submitted by members of the
Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education and Kathleen Dowd Ulrich
regarding City Planning Commission approval of a Preliminary Site Development Plan for
property at 1420 and 1432 Mt. Vernon Road SE and 847, 849, 853, and 859 15th Street SE for a
proposed convenience store as requested by Kum & Go, LC. (Vern Zakostelecky)
0000-00-00, approving the appeals taken from the City Planning Commission’s approval
of a Preliminary Site Development Plan for property at 1420 and 1432 Mt. Vernon Road SE and
847, 849, 853, and 859 15th Street SE for a proposed convenience store as requested by Kum
& Go, LC for
property owned by Crescent Realty Corp at 1420 Mount Vernon Road SE,
properties owned by Larry D. Sharp at 1432 Mt. Vernon Road SE and 859 15th Street SE,
property owned by Judith K. Koutny at 847 15th Street SE, property owned by Mary J. Leary at
849 15th Street SE, and property owned by Mark A. Bolton at 853 15th Street SE. Council
member Olson abstained and left the Council Chambers at 12:18 p.m. Council member Gulick
moved the adoption of the resolution; seconded by Council member Karr. Ayes, Council
members Karr, Poe and Mayor Corbett. Nays, Council members Gulick, Shey, Shields, Swore
and Vernon. Abstain, Council member Olson. RESOLUTION FAILED. Council member Olson
returned to the Council Chambers at 1:30 p.m.
Motion to waive 24 hour rule and amend the Agenda to include Item Number 6n (NewBo
City Market, 100 3rd Street SE (new)) to approve the alcohol application. Abstain, Council
member Poe.
Karr. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and
Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as amended.
Motion setting public hearing dates for:
a. October 23, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the
Zoning Ordinance, to change the approval process of site development plans.
b. October 23, 2012 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s
Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Commercial for property
west of Highway 100 and north of North Property Lane SE as requested by the
Indian Creek Nature Center.
c. October 23, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property west of Highway 100
and north of North Property Lane SE from R-1, Single Family Residence Zone
District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional
Commercial Zone District as requested by the Indian Creek Nature Center and
Larson Enterprises.
d. October 23, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property north of A Avenue
between 7th Street and 8th Street NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to C-3,
Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by the University of Iowa
Community Credit Union and Council 909 Knights of Columbus.
e. October 23, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at the southeast
corner of 11th Avenue and 2nd Street SE from RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence
Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Legion
Arts, Inc. and Jelinek Companies, LLC.
f. October 23, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 116 16th Avenue
SW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District as requested by Knapp-Warden, LLC and Bob Schaffer.
g. October 23, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 115 16th Avenue
SW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District as requested by Knapp-Warden, LLC and Bob Schaffer.
hearing date for October 23, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
WPCF Roughing Filter #1 Dome Replacement and Concrete Repair project and authorizing the
Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on
November 14, 2012 (estimated cost is $1,975,000).
hearing date for October 23, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility, Permanent Flood Repairs Package 2 – Solids
Handling/Pumping project and authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, to receive and
open bids and publicly announce the results on November 14, 2012 (estimated cost is
$2,000,000) (FLOOD).
a. Basket Bowtique, 116 3rd Avenue SE;
b. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar #151, 11 Blairs Ferry Road NE;
c. Cadets of St. George, 510 16th Avenue SE (5-day beer permit for an event on
November 9, 2012 at St. Wenceslaus Church Gym);
d. City Beat, 302 3rd Avenue SW;
e. Dug Out, 3325 Center Point Road NE (new-formerly The Londoner);
f. Eurest Dining Services at Aegon, 6400 C Street SW;
g. Holiday Inn Express – 33rd Avenue, 3320 Southgate Court SW;
h. Holiday Inn Express – Collins Road, 1230 Collins Road NE;
i. Lancer Lanes, 3203 6th Street SW;
j. Noodles & Company, 310 Collins Road NE;
k. Oyama Sushi Japanese Steakhouse, 5350 Council Street NE;
l. Teinda Mexican La Guanajuato, 3915 Center Point Road NE;
m. White Star Ale House, 305 2nd Avenue SE. Abstain, Council member Gulick
n. NewBo City Market, 100 3rd Street SE (new); Abstain, Council member Poe
1352-10-12, Intent to assess – Solid Waste & Recycling – clean-up costs – 5 properties.
1353-10-12, Intent to assess – Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
1354-10-12, Levy assessment – Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
1355-10-12, Levy assessment – Public Works – nuisance abatement charges – 1
property.
1356-10-12, accepting Storm sewer in Cottage Ridge Third Addition and approving 2year Maintenance Bond submitted by Connolly Construction, Inc. in the amount of $46,477.20.
1357-10-12, accepting Sanitary sewer in Cottage Ridge Third Addition and approving 2year Maintenance Bond submitted by Connolly Construction, Inc. in the amount of $44,804.15.
1358-10-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Cottage Ridge Third
1359-10-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Cottage Ridge Third
1360-10-12, accepting Squaw Creek Off Leash Dog Park project and authorizing
issuance final payment in the amount of $7,817.38 to Gee Grading & Excavating, Inc. (original
1361-10-12, accepting Morgan Creek Lift Station Improvements project and authorizing
issuance of final payment in the amount of $124,334.70 to Knutson Construction Services
Midwest Inc. (original contract amount was $2,608,000; final contract amount is $2,576,061.45).
1362-10-12, accepting Mohawk Park Water Service project and authorizing final
payment in the amount of $2,944.53 to B.G. Brecke, Inc. (original contract amount was $35,000;
1363-10-12, accepting Cedar River Sanitary Sewer Crossing Stabilization project, final
payment in the amount of $10,408.91 to Vieth Construction Corporation (original contract
amount was $169,410; final contract amount is $208,178.23) (FLOOD).
Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for 1215 M Street SW participating in the third round of the Single
Family New Construction Program (SFNC) (FLOOD).
1365-10-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Neighborhood
Development Corporation of Cedar Rapids for 626 A Avenue NW participating in the third round
of the Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) (FLOOD).
1366-10-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Neighborhood
Development Corporation of Cedar Rapids for 630 A Avenue NW participating in the third round
of the Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) (FLOOD).
1367-10-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Schissel, LLC for
400 5th Avenue SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New Construction
1368-10-12, Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Schissel, LLC for
408 5th Avenue SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New Construction
1369-10-12, authorizing the mailing and publication of a Notice of Intent to Proceed with
an approved capital improvement project for 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood
Road SW to east of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project and
to commence with the acquisition of the agricultural property for this project and setting a public
hearing date for November 13, 2012.
1370-10-12, authorizing approval of the Finance Department reorganization by
eliminating three positions: Finance Operations Manager, General Accounting Manager and
Budget Analyst II during Fiscal Year 2013.
1371-10-12, authorizing a 5.5% wage increase for the City Manager according to the
terms of his employment contract.
connection with the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (FLOOD). Abstain,
1373-10-12, establishing criteria to permit property owners participating in LOST Rental
Rehabilitation Program to transfer a participating property to a new property owner (FLOOD).
1374-10-12, establishing criteria to permit property owners participating in the Jumpstart
Landlord Rental Rehabilitation Program to transfer a participating property to a new property
owner (FLOOD).
1375-10-12, authorizing the abatement and demolition of five commercial parcels under
1376-10-12, Amending Resolution No. 1400-09-12 correcting the contract amount from
$2,306,088.78 to $2,305,818.78 with TS Sports for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
Video Technology bid package.
1377-10-12, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $5,777.68 with LL 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
member Swore.
1381-10-12, Change Order No. 1 deducting the amount of $349,930 with Knutson
Construction Services, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp & Skywalk
$12,072,070).
1382-10-12, Change Order No. 1 deducting the amount of $10,000 with Kleiman
Construction, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors & Exterior
Cladding (General) project (original contract amount was $9,717,221; total contract amount with
this amendment is $9,707,221).
1383-10-12, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $119,375 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
1384-10-12, Change Order No. 2 deducting the amount of $134,200 with Nelson Electric
Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel – Interiors & Exterior Cladding
(Electrical) project (original contract amount was $3,106,550; total contract amount with this
amendment is $3,217,850). Abstain, Council member Swore.
Bus Stop Pad for Linn County from land located at 1240 26th Avenue Court SW in connection
with the FY 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Ramp Program – Contract No. 1 project.
1386-10-12, Warranty Deed for the consideration of $1 and other considerations from
Green Development 12th Avenue LLC for right-of-way along 12th Avenue SE.
1387-10-12, Corrective Quit Claim Deed to Scallon Custom Homes, L.L.C. for the real
property located at 1621 10th Street NW.
1388-10-12, Accepting bid in the amount of $16,466 from Jackson T. and Elizabeth A.
Selk and approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 923 5th Avenue SW.
1389-10-12, Accepting bid in the amount of $12,100 from Covenant Properties, L.C. and
approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 633 A Avenue NW.
1390-10-12, Expenditure of up to $25,000 to Interstate Power and Light Company in
connection with the 3rd Street SE from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue SE Rehabilitation project.
1391-10-12, Professional Services Agreement with Fox Engineering Associates, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $74,800 for the WPCF Alternative Grit Disposal Mechanism project.
1392-10-12, Payment of an amended Annual Economic Development Grant to
Nordstrom.com from the amount of $770,031.04 to the amount of $148,795.89.
1393-10-12, Purchase of golf merchandise from Ping, for resale at the four golf course
clubhouses for an amount not to exceed $35,000 which includes estimated freight charges for
2012.
1394-10-12, Agreement with the City of Marion to purchase fiber and a lease of space in
the existing conduit for the Joint Communications Network project for an amount not to exceed
$380,000.
1395-10-12, City-wide purchase of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies
and equipment from W.W. Grainger, Inc. and Amendment No. 1 to renew the Agreement for the
citywide Bin Stock Supply Program with W.W. Grainger, Inc. utilizing State of Iowa Master
Agreement pricing for an estimated annual amount of $325,000.
1396-10-12, Contract for Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Bedding project with
Bray Whaler International on behalf of the Public Works Department - Engineering Division for
an amount not to exceed $188,510.38.
1397-10-12, Contract for Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Bedding project with
Directline Hospitality on behalf of the Public Works Department - Engineering Division for an
amount not to exceed $88,945.
1398-10-12, Contract for Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Seating project with
Bray Whaler International on behalf of the Public Works Department - Engineering Division for
an amount not to exceed $137,163.25.
1399-10-12, Contract for Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Seating project with
Phelan’s Interiors on behalf of the Public Works Department - Engineering Division for an
amount not to exceed $56,775.59.
1400-10-12, Contract for Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Bath Fixtures project
with Creo Hospitality on behalf of the Public Works Department - Engineering Division for an
1401-10-12, Contract for Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Bath Fixtures project
with IMC Framed Art & Mirror Company on behalf of the Public Works Department Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed $54,075.
1402-10-12, Contract for Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Fabrications project
with DI, LLC on behalf of the Public Works Department - Engineering Division for an amount not
to exceed $192,385.04.
1403-10-12, Contract for Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Casegoods project
with Directline Hospitality on behalf of the Public Works Department - Engineering Division for
an amount not to exceed $325,723.
1404-10-12, Contract for Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Tables project with
Wells Industries, LLC on behalf of the Public Works Department - Engineering Division for an
1405-10-12, Contract for Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Lighting & Lamps
project with Arkansas Lamp Manufacturing on behalf of the Public Works Department Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed $85,193.16.
1406-10-12, Rental Agreement with Koch Brothers for the rental of one Lanier digital
copier for the Paramount Theatre.
1407-10-12, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Linn County Gaming
Association, Inc. and Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC.
specifying an increased amount not to exceed $3,000 for surveying services in connection with
the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation project (original contract amount was
$23,806.68; total contract amount with this amendment is $26,806.68) (FLOOD).
1409-10-12, Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Wayfinding Signage in City Hall for the
City Manager’s Office with Letter Perfect for a total additional amount not to exceed $1,232.40
(original contract amount was $24,632.76, total contract amount with this amendment is
$32,272.36) (FLOOD).
1410-10-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Electronic Plan Room Services
for the Public Works Department – Engineering Division with Rapids Reproductions, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $150,000 (original contract amount was $148,214.51; renewal contract
amount is $150,000) (FLOOD).
1411-10-12, Amendment No. 4 to Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Residential
Structures project with Kelly Demolition, LLC in the amount of $192,975.06 as the final
amendment for actual quantities and accepting project and Performance Bond and authorizing
issuance of payment in the amount of $39,829.07 to Kelly Demolition, LLC for Flood Damaged
Residential Structures project (original contract amount was $538,806.25; final contract amount
is $796,581.31) (FLOOD).
Damaged Commercial Structures project with Horsley Specialties, Inc. in the amount of
$69,371.50 as the final amendment for actual quantities and accepting project and Performance
Bond and authorizing issuance of payment in the amount of $54,423.09 (original contract
amount was $621,830; final contract amount is $1,088,461) (FLOOD).
Damaged Structure-Bus Garage project with ECCO Midwest, Inc. to reflect a discovery item in
the amount of $3,472.04 and accepting project and Performance Bond (original contract amount
was $26,960; final contract amount is $30,432.04) (FLOOD).
1419-10-12, Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $4,239,912, bond and
insurance of Acme Electric Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center - Bid
Package 2 - Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction (Electrical) project
insurance of Modern Piping, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center - Bid Package 2 -
Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction (Mechanical and Plumbing)
project (estimated cost is $4,150,000) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
1421-10-12, Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $489,000, bond and
insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center - Bid Package 2 Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction (Demolition & Abatement) project
insurance of Miron Construction Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center - Bid
Package 2 - Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction (General Contractor)
project (estimated cost is $18,300,000) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
1423-10-12, Special Warranty Deed with Green Development 12th Avenue, LLC for Cityowned property at 629 12th Avenue SE (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control Building project (estimated
cost is $3,400,000) (FLOOD). (Rob Davis)
Base Bid
Total Bid
$3,790,000
$3,857,700
Base Bid
Total Bid
$3,980,000
$3,980,000
Base Bid
Total Bid
$3,943,224
$4,008,644
Miron Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid
Total Bid
$4,019,735
$4,056,167
Tricon General Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA Base Bid
Total Bid
Todd Hackett Construction Co., Muscatine, IA
Base Bid
Total Bid
$4,090,000
$4,187,000
Garling Construction, Inc., Belle Plaine, IA
$4,190,000
$4,291,000
Base Bid
Total Bid
$4,168,590
$4,234,965
District as requested by Cindy Burke and The Dog House, Inc., was presented and read the
second time.
Ordinance No. 062-12, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for properties at
2739, 2753 and 2757 1st Avenue SE; 117 and 121 28th Street Drive SE; and 2740 2nd Avenue
SE from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District and O-S, Office/Service Zone District to C2, Community Commercial Zone District and O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by
Ahmann Properties, LLC., Suess Land & Cattle Co, LLC and Blake Mohasci, was presented
Ordinance No. 063-12, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13-95, Condition
Nos. 5 and 6 as requested by Joe Ahmann, The Fountains, LLC and Transamerica Life
Insurance Company, was presented and read the second time.
the Zoning Ordinance, Subsection 32.04.030.A.47.ii.(B) to allow signage on large Wind Energy
Conversion Systems, was presented and read the second time.
Council member Poe.
Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,
Coumcil members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
City Council adjourned to meet Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Nay, Council member Shey
Nay, Council member Shields
Nay, Council member Vernon
October 23, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Shey, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff
Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.
Mayor Corbett and Council member Karr presented a Proclamation to Jim Williams
declaring November as SCORE Month.
A presentation regarding the Cedar Rapids Kings Cricket Team was given by Siva
Sattanathan.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider amending the Citizen Participation Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs by
establishing annual City Council-adopted funding priorities for eligible activities. No comments
1424-10-12, amending the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs by establishing annual City
Council-adopted funding priorities for eligible activities.
A public hearing was held to consider a request for an Urban Revitalization Area
designation by Pinnacle Engineering for expansion of an existing manufacturing facility at 1000
27th Avenue SW. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1425-10-12, authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation by Pinnacle
Engineering for expansion of an existing manufacturing facility at 1000 27th Avenue SW.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal
Code, Revitalization Areas, establishing the Pinnacle Engineering Urban Revitalization Area
designation at 1000 27th Avenue SW, was presented and read the first time.
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe.
A public hearing was held determining an area to be an Economic Development Area
and adopting the Urban Renewal Plan for the Fountains Urban Renewal Area. Comments and
objections were heard. One written objection was filed. No comments were filed.
1426-10-12, determining an area to be an Economic Development Area and adopting
the Urban Renewal Plan for the Fountains Urban Renewal Area.
A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance relating to collection of tax increment
within the proposed Fountains Urban Renewal Area located at 5100 Edgewood Road NE. No
comments or objections were heard. One written objection was filed. No comments were filed.
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance relating to collection of tax increment
within the proposed Fountains Urban Renewal Area located at 5100 Edgewood Road NE, was
A public hearing was held to consider a proposed Amendment No. 7 to the Amended
and Restated Central Business Urban Renewal Area Plan. Comments were heard. No
objections were heard. No written comments or objections were filed.
1427-10-12, approving Amendment No. 7 to the Amended and Restated Central
Business Urban Renewal Area Plan.
Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Commercial and to consider a change of
zone for property west of Highway 100 and north of North Property Lane SE from R-1, Single
Family Residence Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional
Commercial Zone District as requested by the Indian Creek Nature Center and Larson
Enterprises.
Comments were heard. No objections were heard or filed. Written letters of
support were filed.
1428-10-12, amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from
Low Density Residential to Commercial for property west of Highway 100 and north of North
Property Lane SE as requested by the Indian Creek Nature Center. Nays, Council members
Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.
west of Highway 100 and north of North Property Lane SE from R-1, Single Family Residence
Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone
District as requested by the Indian Creek Nature Center and Larson Enterprises, was presented
members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey and Swore. Nays, Council members Shields, Vernon and
Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property north of A Avenue
between 7th Street and 8th Street NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to C-3, Regional
Commercial Zone District as requested by the University of Iowa Community Credit Union and
Council 909 Knights of Columbus. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
north of A Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to
C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by the University of Iowa Community
Credit Union and Council 909 Knights of Columbus, was presented and read the first time.
members Gulick, Olson, Shey, Shields and Swore. Nays, Council members Karr, Vernon and
Mayor Corbett. Council member Poe was absent for this vote.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at the southeast
corner of 11th Avenue and 2nd Street SE from RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to
C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Legion Arts, Inc. and Jelinek
Companies, LLC. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
the southeast corner of 11th Avenue and 2nd Street SE from RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence
Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Legion Arts, Inc. and
Jelinek Companies, LLC, was presented and read the first time.
members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council
member Gulick.
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 116 16th
Avenue SW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence
Zone District as requested by Knapp-Warden, LLC and Bob Schaffer. No comments or
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116 16 Avenue SW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to RMF-1, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District as requested by Knapp-Warden, LLC and Bob Schaffer, was presented
SW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone
District as requested by Knapp-Warden, LLC and Bob Schaffer. No comments or objections
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115 16 Avenue SW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District as requested by Knapp-Warden, LLC and Bob Schaffer, was presented
Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey,
Zoning Ordinance, to change the approval process of site development plans. No comments or
Ordinance No. ________, being an Ordinance amending 32 of the Municipal Code, the
Zoning Ordinance, to change the approval process of site development plans, was presented
considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Olson. Approved, Ayes,
the property described as a 19 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located at the northwesterly
right-of-way line of 4th Avenue SE and between 1st Street SE and 2nd Street SE as requested by
the City of City Rapids in connection with the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery project. No
the property described as a 19 square-foot parcel of right-of-way located at the northwesterly
right-of-way line of 4th Avenue SE and between 1st Street SE and 2nd Street SE as requested by
the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery project,
1429-10-12, accepting the Vacation Exhibit in connection with the vacated right-of-way
as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids.
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of property and related actions for
the flood-recovery renovation of the Paramount Theatre and use of federal historic tax credits.
1430-10-12, authorizing the disposition by agreement and appropriate deed, of the
Paramount Theatre to Paramount Theatre Manager, LLC, a limited liability company wholly
owned and governed by the City of Cedar Rapids relating to the flood-recovery renovation of the
Paramount Theatre and use of federal historic tax credits.
contract and estimated cost for the WPCF Roughing Filter #1 Dome Replacement and Concrete
Repair project (estimated cost is $1,975,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
WPCF Roughing Filter #1 Dome Replacement and Concrete Repair project. Council members
Gulick and Karr were absent for this vote.
contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility, Permanent
Flood Repairs Package 2 – Solids Handling/Pumping project (estimated cost is $2,000,000). No
Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility, Permanent Flood Repairs Package 2 – Solids
Handling/Pumping project (FLOOD). Council members Gulick and Karr were absent for this
vote.
Poe. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and
member Poe. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon
a. November 13, 2012 – to consider disposition of City-owned property at 1016 2nd
Street SW, 1100 K Street SW, 1104 K Street SW, 1108 K Street SW and 1116 K
Street SW and inviting competitive proposals for the redevelopment of this real
property in the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area and acquired through
the City’s Voluntary Property Acquisition Program (FLOOD).
b. November 13, 2012 – to consider disposition of City-owned property at 415 and
419 2nd Street SW and 116 5th Avenue SW in the Voluntary Property Acquisition
Program and inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in
undertaking to acquire this real property, as allowed by the urban renewal plan
and the 100-year floodplain regulations (FLOOD).
hearing date for November 13, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for
the E Avenue and F Avenue Bridges over Cedar River, Bridge Rehabilitation project and
results on November 14, 2012 (estimated cost is $316,000).
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Cedar Rapids Galaxy 16 Cine’, 5340 Council Street NE;
Chili’s Southwest Grill, 1250 Collins Road NE;
Chuck E. Cheese #956, 170 Collins Road NE;
Creative Croissants, 2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW;
Daniel Arthurs, 821 3rd Avenue SE;
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, 616 A Avenue NE (5-day Special Class C for an
event on November 9, 2012 at the Scottish Rite Temple);
Fareway Store #963, 4220 16th Avenue SW;
Granite City Food & Brewery, 4755 1st Avenue SE;
Hy-Vee Drug Store #3, 2405 Mt. Vernon Road SE;
Hy-Vee Drug Store #4, 4825 Johnson Avenue NW;
Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 1843 Johnson Avenue NW;
Liquid Lounge Downtown, 303 2nd Avenue SE, Suite #2 (new-lower level Witwer
Building);
Metro Buffet, 448 33rd Avenue SW;
Paramount Theatre & Opus Café, 119 and 123 3rd Avenue SE (new-Flood);
Primetime Sports Bar, 4001 Center Point Road NE;
Stadium Lounge Bar & Grill, 957 Rockford Road SW (new-change in ownership);
Taste of India, 1060 Old Marion Road NE, Suite #E;
Thai Moon, 4362 16th Avenue SW;
Tornados Tournament Room, 315 14th Avenue SE;
Vernon Bar & Grill, 3025 Mt. Vernon Road SE.
1435-10-12, approving the special event application for the Holiday DeLight Parade
event (includes road closures) on December 1, 2012.
1436-10-12, granting 12 ambulance vehicle licenses to Area Ambulance Service at 2730
12th Street SW.
1437-10-12, intent to assess for delinquent municipal utility bills at 28 properties.
1438-10-12, levy assessment for delinquent municipal utility bills at 14 properties.
1439-10-12, accepting Wilson Avenue SW Arlington Street to Stoney Point Road PCC
Pavement-Grade and New project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of
final payment in the amount of $30,000 to Metro Pavers, Inc. (original contract amount was
$1,110,614.08; final contract amount is $1,116,679.37).
1440-10-12, accepting 2012 Miscellaneous Storm Sewer Extensions project with
Connolly Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $45,140.50; final contract amount is
$40,473.83).
1441-10-12, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Wilson Avenue
SW from Arlington Street to Stoney Point Road PCC Pavement-Grade and New project.
1442-10-12, rescinding Resolution No. 990-5-01 which established school crosswalks on
the north and west approaches of the Golf Street NE and 42nd Street NE intersection and now
establishing school crosswalks on the east and south approaches of the Golf Street NE and
42nd Street NE intersection.
1443-10-12, partially rescinding Resolution No. 1619-8-79 which established “No
Parking Anytime on both sides of 1st Avenue East between 11th Street and 12th Street” and now
establishing “1-Hour Parking 8 AM to 5 PM” on the south side of 1st Avenue East from the east
line of the vacated 11th Street SE right-of-way extending 95 feet to the east, with the remainder
of the block from the east end of the 1-Hour Parking to 12th Street SE remaining a “No Parking
Anytime” zone.
1444-10-12, partially rescinding Resolution No. 2583-11-03 which established “One
Hour Parking, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM except Sunday and Holidays on the north side of 2nd Avenue
SE between 7th Street and 8th Street” and now establishing a “No Parking Anytime” zone in the
same area to improve traffic flow and safety.
1445-10-12, partially rescinding Resolution No. D-3325 and Resolution No. 692-6-59
which established 2nd Avenue SE from 19th Street SE to 12th Street SW as a one-way street
and now establishing 2nd Avenue SE between 7th Street SE and 10th Street SE as a two-way
traffic street.
1447-10-12, authorizing a Cedar Rapids Firefighter to attend Disaster Medical Specialist
training in College Station, TX for a total amount of $4,550.
1448-10-12,
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reorganization by eliminating three positions: Recreation Maintenance Repair Worker I,
Inventory Control Specialist and Events Coordinator.
1449-10-12, adopting the updated Construction Study Area based on construction of the
amphitheater levee between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue SE (FLOOD).
1450-10-12, Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth
Infrastructure and Environment, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $20,201 for
professional design and construction administration services in connection with the 2nd Street
SE from 5th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue SE and Federal Courthouse Public Infrastructure
Improvements project (original contract amount was $210,864; total contract amount with this
Development Group specifying an increased amount not to exceed $174,980 for Construction
Management Services in connection with the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp
and Skywalk project (original contract amount was $250,000; total contract amount with this
1452-10-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Yard Waste Carts with Rehrig
Pacific Company for the Solid Waste & Recycling Division for an estimated annual amount of
1453-10-12, Amendment No. 3 to the RACM Demolition Services for 235 27th Street NW
project with Kelly Demolition, LLC in the amount of $10,881.68 as the final amendment for
actual quantities (original contract amount was $28,570.50; final contract amount is
$39,452.18).
1454-10-12, Amendment No. 3 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 contract amount is $100,000).
1455-10-12, Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $56,752.15 with Peterson
Contractors, Inc. for the 1st Avenue (IA 922/US BUS 151) Marion Boulevard & Collins Road,
PCC Pavement Widening with HMA Resurfacing project (original contract amount was
1456-10-12, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (IHSEMD)
Grant Agreement on behalf of Iowa’s WMD-Tactical Task Force in the amount of $53,124.
1457-10-12, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (IHSEMD)
Grant Agreement on behalf of Iowa’s WMD-Explosive Ordinance Disposal Task Force in the
amount of $245,000.
1458-10-12, Purchase of rock salt from Cargill, Incorporated – Deicing Technology for
an amount not to exceed $672,864 for a maximum purchase of 9,600 tons of rock salt for winter
snow and ice control.
Utility and Access and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Maria G. Torres
and Eleazar Ramirez from land located at 1211 19th Avenue SW in connection with the FY 2012
Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Reconstruction Package #3 project.
1460-10-12, execution of a Real Estate Contract in the amount of $1,500,000 with
Thomas and Peggy Jo Knutson for real properties located at 525 and 533 H Street SW required
for the Cedar Rapids Riverfront Amphitheater and Festival Park project.
1461-10-12, Warranty Deed from EWF, LLC, an Iowa limited liability company and KG
STORE 517, L.L.C., an Iowa limited liability company, for the consideration of $1 and other
valuable consideration for right-of-way and accepting two Easement for Utilities, a Concrete
Pavement Petition and Assessment Agreement, an Agreement for Driveway Modifications and
an Agreement for Private Storm Water Detention for land located at 3132 1st Avenue NE in
connection with the Kum and Go building construction.
1462-10-12, Establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 600 3rd Street
NW and accepting an Amendment to Agreement for Covenants and Restrictions in connection
with the E Avenue NW – Phase I Ellis Blvd to 3rd Street Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and
Street Improvement project.
1463-10-12, Establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 602 4th Street
1466-10-12, Establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 306 B Avenue
1467-10-12, Establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 310 B Avenue
1468-10-12, Establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 301 E Avenue
1472-10-12, Establishing right-of-way on City-owned property located at 133 F Avenue
1473-10-12, Fleet Services purchase of one used aerial bucket truck from Altec-Nueco
in the amount of $110,500.
1474-10-12, Supplier Agreement between the City’s Convention Complex Manager,
Doubletree Management, LLC (“Hilton”) and Bottling Group, LLC (“Pepsi”) for a term of seven
years with a first annual payment of $50,000.
1475-10-12, Purchase of property insurance from Fireman’s Fund in the amount of
$421,757.
1476-10-12, Purchase of boiler and machinery insurance from Traveler’s in the amount
of $48,328.
1477-10-12, Adopting annual funding priorities for eligible activities for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the Fiscal Year 2013 program year.
1478-10-12, Execution of a Permanent Stairway Easement Agreement with SA
Roosevelt Limited Partnership at 200 First Avenue NE.
1479-10-12, Amendment No. 3 to extend the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Contract Agreement to August 21, 2013 and approving execution of Amendment No. 4
which reduces the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award amount $500,000 for
an adjusted award of $1,227,879 for the 25% local match for the voluntary acquisition of
properties in the Greenway area participating in the Hazard Mitigation Grant program (HMGP)
(FLOOD).
Companies US allowing for up to $450,000 of the previously approved total fee to be allocated
to legal and accounting services to secure State and Federal tax credits in connection with the
Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery project (FLOOD).
1481-10-12, Amendment Nos. 2 and 3 to Environmental Remediation Services for Flood
Damaged Residential Structures project with Horsley Specialties, Inc. to identify property
addresses, reflect the difference between the estimated quantities and actual quantities and
accepting project and Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the
amount of $45,559.51 to Horsley Specialties, Inc. (original contract amount was $519,620; final
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 final payment in the amount of $20,128.95 to D.W. Zinser Company (original
contract amount was $499,180; final contract amount is $402,578.65) (FLOOD).
Structures project with Kelly Demolition, LLC in the amount of $173,746.60 as the final
amendment for actual quantities and accepting project and Performance Bond and authorizing
issuance of final payment in the amount of $18,700.39 to Kelly Demolition, (original contract
1484-10-12, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $8,816 with Nelson Electric Company
for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery and Renovation Bid Package 2 (Electrical Bid
Bundle) project (original contract amount was $2,714,000; total contract amount with this
1485-10-12, Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $23,500 for design services in connection with the SW Quadrant,
Sanitary Sewer Field Survey project (FLOOD).
insurance of Portzen Construction, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control Building
project (estimated cost is $3,400,000) (FLOOD).
1487-10-12, Paramount Theatre purchase of maintenance, repair and operation (MRO)
supplies and equipment from W.W. Grainger, Inc. in the amount of $55,056.41 (FLOOD).
1488-10-12, Rescinding Resolution No. 0694-05-12 terminating the Agreement with
Allied/Republic Upper Rock Island County Landfill as a landfill for the repository of biosolids
waste generated at the Water Pollution Control Facility (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Anaerobic Heat Exchanger #2 Refurbish and Re-tube project
(estimated cost is $105,000). (Steve Hershner)
Topp’s Mechanical, Inc.
Tecumseh, NE
$129,606.16
1489-10-12, rejecting the bid from Topp’s Mechanical, Inc. for the Anaerobic Heat
Exchanger #2 Refurbish and Re-tube project due to an irregularity in the Bid Bond.
Report on bids for the 2012 Roof Replacement Solids Dewatering & Incinerator Bldg.
and Operations Building project (estimated cost is $240,000). (Steve Hershner)
Advance Builders Corp
Jim Giese Commercial Roofing
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dubuque, IA
$532,000
$717,500
1490-10-12, Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $532,000,
bond and insurance to Advance Builders Corp for the 2012 Roof Replacement Solids
Dewatering & Incinerator Bldg. and Operations Building project. CIP/DID #615190-02
Report on bids for the WPC Lenel and Security Camera Upgrades project (estimated
cost is $350,000). (Steve Hershner)
Price Industrial Electric, Inc.
Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.
Hiawatha, IA
Lisle, IL
$585,000
$949,000
insurance of Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for the WPC Lenel and Security Camera Upgrades
project.
Report on bids for the Horizontal Collector Wells Architectural Repairs and Flood
Mitigation Project (estimated cost is $690,000). (Steve Hershner)
WRH, Inc.
Amana, IA
$765,500
insurance of WRH, Inc. for the Horizontal Collector Wells Architectural Repairs and Flood
Mitigation Project (FLOOD).
1493-10-12, approving a Preliminary Site Development Plan for property at 5100
Edgewood Road NE zoned C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Ahmann
Properties, LLC and Transamerica Life Insurance Company.
Conference Room to meet in closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations;
seconded by Council member Vernon. Council was polled. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr,
Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon, and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried.
Council member Shields moved to come out of closed session; seconded by Council
City Council returned to open session and adjourned at 7:40 p.m. to meet Tuesday,
November 13, 2012 at 12 noon.
Nay, Mayor Corbett
November 13, 2012, 12 noon
Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz
and City Attorney Jim Flitz. Absent, Council member Shey.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of a previously-approved public
improvement project and on the acquisition or condemnation of agricultural properties and
property interests not yet acquired for the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road
SW to east of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project. One
comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed.
1494-11-12, to continue a previously-approved public improvement project and to
proceed with the acquisition or condemnation of agricultural properties and property interests
not yet acquired for 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 scheduled to consider disposition of City-owned property at 1016
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2 Street SW, 1100 K Street SW, 1104 K Street SW, 1108 K Street SW and 1116 K Street SW
and inviting competitive proposals for the redevelopment of this real property in the
Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area and acquired through the City’s Voluntary Property
Acquisition Program (FLOOD).
The public hearing was cancelled at the request of the
applicant.
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 415 and
419 2nd Street SW and 116 5th Avenue SW in the Voluntary Property Acquisition Program and
inviting competitive proposals from any persons interested in undertaking to acquire this real
property, as allowed by the urban renewal plan and the 100-year floodplain regulations
(FLOOD). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
contract and estimated cost for the E Avenue and F Avenue Bridges over Cedar River, Bridge
Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $316,000). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
1495-11-12, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the E
Avenue and F Avenue Bridges over Cedar River, Bridge Rehabilitation project.
Motion to waive 24 hour rule and amend the Agenda to include Item Number 6l (Motion
filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public hearing date for
November 27, 2012, and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Veterans
Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Improvements project and authorizing the City Engineer, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on December 5, 2012
(estimated cost is $500,000)).
Karr. Council member Gulick requested Item Number 20 (Resolution establishing the times and
dates of regularly scheduled City Council meetings to be held in calendar year 2013.) be
removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda. Ayes, Council members
Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion carried as
amended.
member Karr. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and
a. November 27, 2012 – to consider the vacation of a 20-foot sanitary sewer access
easement located at 4116 and 4208 Pro Farmer Road SW as requested by
Champion Innovations, Inc.
b. November 27, 2012 – to consider the disposition of 32 City-owned properties for
the Cedar Rapids Rose Homes 2 project as requested by Hatch Development
Group, LLC.
c. November 27, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 4601 6th Street
SW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone
District as requested by Mary Oakley and M & M Rental Property, LLC.
d. November 27, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1430 2nd
Avenue SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District as requested by WDJ Investments, LLC.
e. November 27, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 2300 and 2316
Bowling Street SW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District and R-3,
Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone
District as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. f/k/a Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. and James J.
Novak.
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November 27, 2012 – to consider a change of zone for property at 895 Camburn
Court SE from C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to RMF-2/PUD-O,
Multiple Family Residence Zone District/Planned Unit Development Overlay
District as requested by Nick Allendorf and Barbara J. Painter.
g. November 27, 2012 – to consider the disposition of City-owned properties at 1020
and 1028 3rd Street SE (former Brosh site) for redevelopment and inviting
competitive proposals from any persons interested in acquiring this real property
(FLOOD).
h. November 27, 2012 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 1424 B
Avenue NE (former Fire Station No. 3) for redevelopment and inviting competitive
proposals from any persons interested in acquiring this real property (FLOOD).
i. November 27, 2012 – to consider the disposition of four City-owned commercial
properties within the eligible 3rd Avenue SW Historic District at 102, 120, 207, and
222 3rd Avenue SW and inviting competitive proposals from any persons
interested in acquisition and redevelopment of these properties (FLOOD).
j. December 4, 2012 – to consider 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.
k. December 18, 2012 – to consider a request for an Urban Revitalization Area
designation for expansion of the existing AMTek Microwaves manufacturing
facility located at 4115 Thomas Drive SW.
l. Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public
hearing date for November 27, 2012, and advertising for bids by publishing notice
to bidders for the Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Improvements project
and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and
publicly announce the results on December 5, 2012 (estimated cost is $500,000).
the Horizontal Collector Well #6 Powerline Installation project and authorizing the Interim
December 12, 2012 (estimated cost is $110,000).
the Anaerobic Heat Exchanger #2 Refurbish and Re-tube project and authorizing the Interim
the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #3 – 2012 project and authorizing
the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on
December 5, 2012 (estimated cost is $900,000) (FLOOD).
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Aldi #61, 5425 Blairs Forest Boulevard NE;
Aldi #62, 1860 Edgewood Road SW;
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, 4444 Czech Lane NE;
Hy-Vee C Store #5, 1440 32nd Street NE (new - Class C - beer/wine);
Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 279 Collins Road NE;
LJ’s Catering, 700 16th Street NE (new - Class C - Commercial at Shores Event
Center);
g. Mahoney’s CR, 1602 E Avenue NE;
h. Phelan’s Interiors, 728 3rd Avenue SE (new - Special Class C - beer/wine);
i. Point Liquor & Tobacco, 4107 Center Point Road NE (new - adding liquor to
tobacco business);
j. Vito’s on 42nd, 4100 River Ridge Drive NE;
k. Willy Woodburn’s Café, 232 16th Avenue SW.
1499-11-12, Vote of thanks to Martha Hauerwas for serving on the Housing Code Board
of Appeals.
1500-11-12, Vote of thanks to Hana Hassan for serving on the Resident Advisory Board.
1501-11-12, approving a charter of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Program Resident Advisory Board.
1502-11-12, approving the special event application for the Old Prague Christmas
Market event (includes road closures) on November 30, 2012 and December 1, 2012.
1504-11-12, Levy assessment – Solid Waste & Recycling – clean-up costs – 4
properties.
1505-11-12, Intent to assess – Utilities - Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills
– 30 properties.
1506-11-12, Levy assessment – Utilities - Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
1507-11-12, Levy assessment – Utilities - Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
1508-11-12, accepting Sanitary sewer in Hawks Point Third Addition and approving 2year Maintenance Bond submitted by Borst Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$79,630.
1509-11-12, accepting Storm sewer in Hawks Point Third Addition and approving 2-year
Maintenance Bond submitted by Borst Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $127,871.
1510-11-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Hawks Point Third
1511-11-12, accepting Sanitary sewer in Hawks Point Fourth Addition – Phase 1 and
approving 2-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Borst Brothers Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $35,741.
1512-11-12, accepting Storm Sewer in Hawks Point Fourth Addition – Phase 1 and
amount of $37,468.
1513-11-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Hawks Point Fourth
Addition – Phase 1 and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving
Company, LLC in the amount of $50,000.
1514-11-12, accepting Sanitary sewer in Hawks Point Fourth Addition – Phase 2 and
amount of $31,403.
1515-11-12, accepting Storm sewer in Hawks Point Fourth Addition – Phase 2 and
amount of $50,063.
1516-11-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Hawks Point Fourth
Addition – Phase 2 and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by E & F Paving
Company, LLC in the amount of $32,000.
1517-11-12, accepting FY 2011 Sidewalk Repair & Ramp Program, Contract No. 2
project, Change Order No. 5 deducting the amount of $5,075.90, approving Performance Bond
and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount $7,015.03 to Eastern Iowa Excavating
& Concrete, LLC (original contract amount was $123,192.50; final contract amount is
$140,300.56).
1518-11-12, accepting FY 2013 Hydroseeding project with Eastern Iowa Excavating &
Concrete, LLC and approving Performance Bond (original contract amount was $14,775; final
1519-11-12, accepting Terry Drive SE West of 34th Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement
project with BWC Excavating, L.C. and approving Performance Bond (original contract amount
was $43,737; final contract amount is $46,661.79). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
1520-11-12, accepting 1st Avenue East from Cedar River to 17th Street East HMA Crack
and Joint Cleaning and Sealing project with Illowa Investment, Inc. and approving Performance
Bond (original contract amount was $54,826; final contract amount is $57,416.01).
Developers, Inc. for property at 706 G Avenue NW participating in the third round of the Single
Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
Construction Company of Iowa for property at 1034 8th Street NW participating in the third round
of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
Developers, Inc. for property at 1105 9th Street NW participating in the third round of the Single
Construction Company of Iowa for property at 1233 10th Street NW participating in the third
round of the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Olson.
Construction Company of Iowa for property at 1820 C Street SW participating in the third round
1526-11-12, authorizing the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission to hire an additional
staff person for 6 months for an amount not to exceed $40,000.
1527-11-12, establishing “No Parking 7 AM – 4 PM, Except Saturdays, Sundays, and
Holidays” on the west side of 2nd Street SW from Wilson Avenue SW southerly for a distance of
85 feet (to the Wilson Middle School parking lot access).
1528-11-12, establishing a permanent utility, traffic signal and sidewalk easement on
City-owned property located on the south side of 8th Avenue SE from the Cedar River Bridge to
2nd Street SE in connection with the 2nd Street SE from 8th Avenue to 9th Avenue Roadway
Reconstruction and Utility Improvements project.
payment thereof for the Wilson Avenue SW from Arlington Street to Stoney Point Road PCC
Pavement – Grade and New project.
1530-11-12, acknowledging the boundaries of the 3rd Avenue SW Commercial Historic
District (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Poe.
1531-11-12, acknowledging the boundaries of the federally recognized Bohemian
Commercial Historic District (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Poe.
1533-11-12, rejecting bids for the Veterans Memorial Phase III project (estimated cost is
$4,500,000) and filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, setting a public
the Veterans Memorial Phase III project and authorizing the Veterans Memorial Director, or
designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on December 19, 2012
1534-11-12, Amendment No. 5 to the Standard Agreement with Alt Architecture and
Research Associates for an increased amount of $808.89 for architectural/engineering services
in connection with the May’s Island Maintenance Package project (original contract amount was
Infrastructure and Environment, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $30,425
and a release of contingency of $39,575 for interim locating services in connection with the Joint
Communications Network Group 1 Construction Administration and Observation project (original
and a release of contingency of $20,335 for interim locating services in connection with the Joint
Communications Network EDA Group 2 Construction Administration and Observation project
$243,783).
specifying an increased amount not to exceed $5,553 for design services in connection with the
18th Street SW Culvert Replacement project (original contract amount was $56,650; total
1538-11-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew Agreement for Welding Gases & Supplies with
Matheson Linweld for an estimated annual amount of $35,000 (original contract amount was
1539-11-12, Amendment No. 1 to the contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
Hotel Carpet Material project with Kamals, Inc. to reflect additional cost for scope changes for
an amount not to exceed $44,240.66 (original contract amount was $337,015.46; total contract
1540-11-12, Amendment No. 10 to the Disaster Recovery Housing Contract 08-DRH208 with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) (original contract amount was
1541-11-12, Amending Resolution No. 1570-12-11 for an increase in Nitric Acid 42Degree Technical Grade Liquid purchases with Hydrite Chemical Company from the original
estimated annual amount of $45,000 to $60,000 for the Water Pollution Control Facility.
Construction, Inc. for the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE Improvements
is $2,185,137.37).
1545-11-12, Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $2,228.16 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
1547-11-12, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $28,096.38 with Rohl Networks LP for
the Joint Communications Network Construction Group 2 EDA project #05-79-04926 project
$2,446,908.03).
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;
Ltd. for the FY 2012 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Reconstruction Package #2 project (original
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
1552-11-12, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $49.84 with Ricklef’s Excavating, Ltd.
for the C Avenue NE Water Main Replacement, 32nd Street NE to 40th Street NE project (original
1554-11-12, Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $5,225 with Peterson Contractors,
Inc. for the 1st Avenue (IA 922/US BUS 151) Marion Boulevard & Collins Road, PCC Pavement
Widening with HMA Resurfacing project (original contract amount was $7,661,700.36; total
1555-11-12, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $58,672 with TSF Structures, Inc. for
the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Primary Steel Bid Package project (original contract
1556-11-12, Change Order No. 12 deducting the amount of $22,774 with Miron
Construction Company for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex General Contract project
member Swore.
1558-11-12, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $46,973 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
1559-11-12, Contract negotiations with Venuworks for management services for the
Cedar Rapids Riverfront Amphitheater.
amount not to exceed $73,698 for design services in connection with the 2013 Traffic Signal
Improvement project.
1561-11-12, Accepting a Utility Easement Agreement for the consideration of $1 and
other valuable considerations from Jerry’s Homes, Inc. for land located east of Balsam Drive
SW and north of Hughes Drive SW.
1562-11-12, Accepting an Easement for Water Main from Hy-Vee, Inc. located at 3235
Oakland Road NE in connection with the public improvements related to the redevelopment of
Hy-Vee Store #5.
1563-11-12, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $500 and accepting a Warranty
Deed for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Cortnee
Hemesath and Danielle M. Witt from land located at 1025 E Avenue NW in connection with the
E Avenue NW – Phase II 200 Feet East of 13th Street to Ellis Boulevard Storm Sewer, Water
Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvements project.
1564-11-12, Supplemental Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1,010 and accepting
an Easement for Street Light from the First Evangelical Lutheran Church from land located at
1000 3rd Avenue SE in connection with the 10th Street SE from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue
Streetscape project.
1565-11-12, Payment to Mediacom Communications Corporation in the amount of
$10,423.29 for the final cost to relocate their utilities in conjunction with the vacation of 2nd
Avenue SE vacation between 10th Street SE and 12th Street SE in connection with the PCI
Medical Mall project.
1566-11-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of a Caterpillar 289C2 track loader from
Altorfer CAT for use by the Parks Construction Department for a total amount of $58,066.87.
1567-11-12, Agreement for Pedestrian Traffic Signal Heads with Countdown Display and
Mounting Brackets for the Traffic Engineering Division with General Traffic Controls, Inc. for an
1568-11-12, Amendment No. 4 for the Paramount Theatre Remediation Services for
Hazardous Materials project with Lindstrom Environmental, Inc. to reflect the difference between
estimated and actual quantities of canvas removed from the Hall of Mirrors, accepting the
project and Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of
$50,052.29 (original contract amount was $919,000; final contract amount is $1,001,045.95)
(FLOOD).
1569-11-12, Amendment No. 2 to Parcel Cleanup/Demolition Services for Flood
Damaged Properties project with Kelly Demolition, LLC to extend the contract and to authorize
issuance of final payment in the amount of $862 to Kelly Demolition, LLC (original contract
amount was $17,240; final contract amount is $17,240) (FLOOD).
Damaged Commercial Structures-Swiss Valley and Souvenir Pen project with ECCO Midwest,
Inc. in the amount of $19,380 as the final amendment and accepting project and Performance
Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $6,712 to ECCO Midwest, Inc.
(original contract amount was $114,860; final contract amount is $134,240) (FLOOD).
and Residential Structures project with Kelly Demolition, LLC in the amount of $60,523.90 as
the final amendment for actual quantities and accepting project and Performance Bond and
authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $25,302.37 (original contract amount was
Engineering, Inc. for no additional cost to restructure subconsultants costs on the CRWPCF
Flood Wall Protection project (original contract amount was $2,297,607; total contract amount is
$2,407,607) (FLOOD).
1573-11-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Tim Hildreth Company, Inc. for the
Veterans Memorial Boiler Purchase Package project to modify the scope of services to exclude
a portion of the AMPCO Boiler Stack for a credit of $1,975 (original contract amount was
Consultants, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Building Phase I Construction Testing and Special
Inspections project to amend attachment A “Scope of Work” of the Agreement by adding
“Applied Fireproofing Testing” for no additional cost (original contract amount was $37,930; total
contract amount with this amendment is $37,930) (FLOOD).
Company, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station project (original contract amount was
$13,591,254; total contract amount with this amendment is $13,670,152) (FLOOD). Abstain,
1577-11-12, Change Order Nos. 10 and 11 for a total amount of $250,871 plus an
additional 28 calendar days with Miron Construction Company, Inc. for the Paramount Theatre
Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 (General Contractor Bid Bundle) project (original
contract amount was $6,466,900; total contract amount with this amendment is $7,142,737
(FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery and Renovation – Bid Package 2 (Mechanical &
Plumbing Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $2,654,000; total contract amount
with this amendment is $2,770,121.07) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
1580-11-12, Administrative Plan and establishing local criteria for the Fifth Round of the
Multi-family New Construction (MFNC) Program (FLOOD).
1581-11-12, establishing the times and dates of regularly scheduled City Council
meetings to be held in calendar year 2013. Nay, Council member Gulick.
1582-11-12, authorizing execution of an Agreement for Private Redevelopment with
Penford Products Co. for the sale and disposition of property at 1115 C Street SW.
of Highway 100 and north of North Property Lane SE from R-1, Single Family Residence Zone
District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone
District as requested by the Indian Creek Nature Center and Larson Enterprises, was presented
seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe,
Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.
Council member Vernon. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shields, Swore,
Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Olson.
of A Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to C-3,
Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by the University of Iowa Community Credit
Union and Council 909 Knights of Columbus, was presented and read the second time.
Council member Swore. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields,
Ordinance No. 070-12, being an Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at the
southeast corner of 11th Avenue and 2nd Street SE from RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence
Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by Legion Arts, Inc. and
Jelinek Companies, LLC, was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Swore. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe,
Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Gulick.
Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days
member Olson. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon
and Mayor Corbett. Abstain, Council member Gulick.
Ordinance No. 071-12, being an Ordinance granting an Ordinance relating to collection
of tax increment within the proposed Fountains Urban Renewal Area located at 5100 Edgewood
Road NE, was presented and read the second time.
Council member Swore. Adopted, Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields,
Ordinance No. 072-12, being an Ordinance requesting an Urban Revitalization Area
designation by Pinnacle Engineering for expansion of an existing manufacturing facility at 1000
27th Avenue SW, was presented and read the second time.
Conference Room to meet in closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i)(2012) to
discuss personnel matters; seconded by Council member Vernon. Council was polled. Ayes,
Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion
carried.
Council returned to open session and adjourned at 2:45 p.m. to meet Tuesday,
November 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
November 27, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Also present were Acting City Manager Casey
Drew and City Attorney Mo Sheronick. Absent, Council member Gulick.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Ken Glandorf.
Mayor Corbett and Council member Swore presented a Proclamation to Troop No. 2 and
Scott Loggins declaring the week of November 26 as Scouting Awareness Week.
A Presentation regarding the West Side Library Construction update was given by Bob
Pasicznyuk.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a 20-foot sanitary sewer access
easement located at 4116 and 4208 Pro Farmer Road SW as requested by Champion
Innovations, Inc. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1583-11-12, vacating a sanitary sewer access easement located at 4116 and 4208 Pro
Farmer Road SW as requested by Champion Innovations, Inc.
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of 31 City-owned properties for the
Cedar Rapids Rose Homes 2 project as requested by Hatch Development Group, LLC. No
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 4601 6th Street
SW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as
requested by Mary Oakley and M & M Rental Property, LLC. No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
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4601 6 Street SW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone
District as requested by Mary Oakley and M & M Rental Property, LLC., was presented and
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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 1430 2nd Avenue
SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as
requested by WDJ Investments, LLC.
One comment was heard. No written comments or
1430 2nd Avenue SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District as requested by WDJ Investments, LLC., was presented and read the
first time. It was the consensus of Council to defer action on the First Reading of this Ordinance
until a later meeting.
A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 2300 and 2316
Bowling Street SW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District and R-3, Single Family
Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Hy-Vee,
Inc. f/k/a Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. and James J. Novak. No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
2300 and 2316 Bowling Street SW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District and R-3,
requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. f/k/a Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. and James J. Novak, was presented
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 859 Camburn
Court SE from C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to RMF-2/PUD-O, Multiple Family
Residence Zone District/Planned Unit Development Overlay District as requested by Nick
Allendorf and Barbara J. Painter. One objection was heard. No written comments or objections
were filed.
859 Camburn Court SE from C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to RMF-2/PUD-O,
Multiple Family Residence Zone District/Planned Unit Development Overlay District as
requested by Nick Allendorf and Barbara J. Painter, was presented and read the first time.
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Council members Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
Nays, Council
members Karr and Swore.
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned properties at 1020
and 1028 3rd Street SE (former Brosh site) for redevelopment and inviting competitive proposals
from any persons interested in acquiring this real property (FLOOD).
No comments or
A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 1424 B
Avenue NE (Fire Station No. 3) 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 four City-owned commercial
properties within the eligible 3rd Avenue SW Historic District at 102, 120, 207 and 222 3rd
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.
contract and estimated cost for the Horizontal Collector Well #6 Powerline Installation project
Horizontal Collector Well #6 Powerline Installation project.
contract and estimated cost for the Anaerobic Heat Exchanger #2 Refurbish and Re-tube
Anaerobic Heat Exchanger #2 Refurbish and Re-tube project.
contract and estimated cost for the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #3
– 2012 project (estimated cost is $900,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #3 – 2012 project (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the Veterans Memorial Phase III project (estimated cost is
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Veterans Memorial Phase III project (FLOOD).
contract and estimated cost for the Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Improvements
Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Improvements project.
Vernon. Council member Vernon requested that Item Number 28 (Resolution establishing “No
Parking Anytime” on the north side of Greenwood Drive SE, 2100 block, between 21st Street
and Vernon Drive SE) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular
Agenda. Council member Shields requested that Item Number 32x (Purchase of $25,000,000
in excess flood insurance through Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. in the amount of $1,110,148
(FLOOD)) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda. Ayes,
Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Motion
carried as amended.
member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and
a. December 4, 2012 – to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property described as a structure and land located at 800 G Avenue NW.
b. January 8, 2013 – to consider a request for an Urban Revitalization Area
designation for expansion of the CRST facility located at 3930 16th Avenue SW.
Abstain, Mayor Corbett.
Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public
hearing date for December 4, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for
the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #2 – 2012 project and authorizing
the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on
December 19, 2012 (estimated cost is $305,000) (FLOOD).
Motion filing specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public hearing
date for December 4, 2012 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for the Former Animal Control Facility
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project and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and
publicly announce the results on December 19, 2012 (estimated cost is $550,000) (FLOOD).
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
3rd Street Convenience, 222 3rd Street SE (new-E Liquor);
3rd Street Saloon, 1202 ½ 3rd Street SE;
Beijing Chinese Restaurant, 421 Edgewood Road NW;
Casey’s General Store #2212, 130 41st Avenue Drive SW;
Discount Liquor, 2933 1st Avenue SE;
Fat Jack’s, 58 Miller Avenue SW (new-formerly Outskirts);
Outback Steakhouse, 3939 1st Avenue SE.
1592-11-12, Levy assessment – Solid Waste & Recycling – clean-up costs – 5
properties.
1593-11-12, Intent to assess – Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
1594-11-12, Levy assessment – Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
1595-11-12, Levy assessment – nuisance abatement charges – 4 properties.
1596-11-12, accepting Water system improvements installed in Riviera 1st Addition and
approving Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. Inc. in the amount of
$68,821, and authorizing reimbursement to Morris Wood, LLC in the amount of $4,250.68 for
upsized water main.
1597-11-12, accepting Water system improvements installed in Ushers Ridge Tenth
Addition and approving the Maintenance Bond submitted by Maxwell Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $87,260, and authorizing reimbursement to Seminole Park Development LLC in the
amount of $19,865.60 for upsized water main.
1598-11-12, accepting Sanitary sewer in Ushers Ridge Tenth Addition and approving 2year Maintenance Bond submitted by Maxwell Construction, Inc. in the amount of $132,220.
1599-11-12, accepting Storm sewer in Ushers Ridge Tenth Addition and approving 2year Maintenance Bond submitted by Maxwell Construction, Inc. in the amount of $46,725.
1600-11-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Ushers Ridge Tenth
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1601-11-12, accepting Five Seasons Parkade Structural Repairs project with Western
Waterproofing Company, Inc. (original contract amount was $84,200; final contract amount is
$84,700).
1602-11-12, accepting SW Area Traffic Signals project, final payment in the amount of
$5,188.55 to Trey Electric Corporation (original contract amount was $108,257; final contract
amount is $103,771).
1603-11-12, accepting Stickle Drive NE Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project, final
payment in the amount of $11,328.14 to Vieth Construction Corporation (original contract
1604-11-12, authorizing the mailing and publication of a Notice of Intent to Proceed with
an approved capital improvement project for Indian Creek and Dry Run Creek Trunk Sanitary
Sewer Capacity Improvements-Phase 2 and 3 project and to commence with the acquisition or
condemnation of the agricultural properties and property interest not yet acquired for this project
and setting a public hearing date for January 8, 2013.
1605-11-12, authorizing submittal of 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 14 Urban Renewal Areas.
1606-11-12, authorizing submittal of an Annual Urban Renewal Area Report to the Iowa
Department of Management for the City’s 14 Urban Renewal Areas.
1607-11-12, authorizing approval of the Utilities Department – Water Division,
Distribution System Design Engineering section reorganization by eliminating one position,
System Designer.
connection with the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) (FLOOD).
and the Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for seven properties in
1610-11-12, authorizing the abatement and demolition of six commercial parcels under
1611-11-12, Amendment No. 3 to the the Professional Services Agreement with ShiveHattery, Inc. in the amount of $33,228 for additional services in connection with the BeverLinden-Blake SE Area 2011 Water Main Improvements project (original contract amount was
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1612-11-12, Amending contract with Thomas and Peggy Jo Knutson for purchase of
property at 525 and 533 H Street SW.
1613-11-12, Change Order No. 13 revising the final completion date with corresponding
milestone dates adjusted accordingly, 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 $29,174,247). Abstain, Council member Swore.
milestone dates adjusted accordingly, with Modern Piping, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention
Complex Mechanical Contract project (original contract price was $10,917,000; total contract
amount with this amendment is $11,482,976). Abstain, Council member Swore.
milestone dates adjusted according, 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 $9,139,757).
1616-11-12, Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $56,490 plus incentive
up to $3,000, bond and insurance of Trey Electric Corp. for the Wiley Boulevard Roadway
Improvements Temporary Traffic Signal at Wiley Boulevard SW and 31st Street project
1617-11-12, Warranty Deed from Lindale Mall, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, for the consideration of $10 and other valuable consideration for right-of-way, and an
Agreement for Private Storm Water Quality Control Improvements for land located at 217
Collins Road NE in connection with the Chick-Fil-A building construction.
1618-11-12, Warranty Deeds (3) from Hy-Vee, Inc. an Iowa corporation, f/k/a Hy-Vee
Food Stores, Inc. for the consideration of $1 each and other valuable consideration for right-ofway for land located at 3235 Oakland Road NE and 1440 32nd Street NE in connection with the
Hy-Vee building remodel and convenience store construction.
1619-11-12, Concrete Sidewalk Petition and Assessment Agreement submitted by the
Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church for future sidewalk along Leonard Street NE
for property located at 1000 30th Street NE.
1620-11-12, Development Agreement submitted by Prairie View Land, LLC for property
located north of Wright Brothers Boulevard SW and east of Prairie View Lane SW.
amount not to exceed $890,000 for design services in connection with the SW Quadrant, 2008
Flood Sanitary Sewer Repairs, Phase II project.
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1622-11-12, Dues payment of $46,758.65 to the Corridor Metropolitan Planning
Organization for Fiscal Year 2013.
Structures – Swiss Valley and Souvenir Pen with DW Zinser Company to extend the term of the
contract and to reflect an increase in the scope of work for an amount not to exceed $4,282.50
$300,654.50) (FLOOD).
1624-11-12, Amendment No. 1 to Pothole Existing Utilities with Roto-Rooter to extend
the term of the contract and to reflect an increase in the scope of work for an amount not to
exceed $11,700 (original contract amount was $23,400; total contract amount with this
1625-11-12, Amendment No. 8 to Flood Acquisition Services HMGP Greenway Area
project with ProSource Technologies, Inc. to reflect an expanded scope of work for an amount
not to exceed $10,000 (original contract amount was $193,050; total contract amount with this
1628-11-12, Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $9,362 with Nelson Electric Company
for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 (Electrical Bid
Bundle) project (original contract amount was $2,714,000; total contract amount with this
1629-11-12, Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $5,732 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
1630-11-12, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $20,896 with Sound Concepts, Inc.
for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 (Audio & Visual
Systems Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $834,635.04; total contract amount
with this amendment is $867,591.31) (FLOOD).
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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 $13,710,318) (FLOOD). Abstain,
1634-11-12, Agreement for E-Reading Solutions with 3M Library Systems for the Cedar
Rapids Public Library for an amount not to exceed $ 500,000 (FLOOD).
1635-11-12, establishing “No Parking Anytime” on the north side of Greenwood Drive
SE, 2100 block, between 21st Street and Vernon Drive SE.
1636-11-12, Purchase of $25,000,000 in excess flood insurance through Aon Risk
Services Central, Inc. in the amount of $1,110,148 (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the E Avenue and F Avenue Bridges over Cedar River, Bridge
Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $316,000). (Rob Davis)
Report on bids for the WPCF Roughing Filter #1 Dome Replacement and Concrete
Repair project (estimated cost is $1,975,000). (Steve Hershner)
Tricon General Construction
Staab Construction Corporation
Calacci Construction Co., Inc.
Dubuque, IA
Marshfield, WI
Deerwood, MN
Iowa City, IA
$1,752,000
$1,762,000
$1,788,600
$1,855,600
insurance to Tricon General Construction for the WPCF Roughing Filter #1 Dome Replacement
and Concrete Repair project.
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility, Permanent Flood
Repairs Package 2 – Solids Handling / Pumping Project (estimated cost is $2,000,000). (Steve
Hershner)
Unzeitig Construction Company
Gridor Construction, Inc.
Woodruff Construction, LLC
Marshfield, WI
Dubuque, IA
Deerwood, MN
Buffalo, MN
Fort Dodge, IA
9
$ 2,589,000
$ 2,593,000
$ 2,842,600
$ 2,948,494
$ 2,953,000
insurance to Staab Construction Corporation for the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control
Facility, Permanent Flood Repairs Package 2 – Solids Handling / Pumping Project (FLOOD).
Discussion regarding Item Number 36: Conni Huber
1639-11-12, authorizing a three year contract with the American Federation of State and
County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 620.
Discussion regarding Item Number 37: Rob Davis
1640-11-12, deferral of sidewalk installation along Bowling Street SW adjoining property
located at 2200 C Street SW as requested by the Czech National Cemetery. Council member
Vernon moved to approve Option No. 2 (Deferment denied); seconded by Council member Poe.
Ayes, Council members Poe and Vernon. Nays, Council members Karr, Olson, Shey, Shields,
Swore and Mayor Corbett. MOTION FAILED. Council member Shields moved to not make
changes to property – no sidewalks and no requirement for a Concrete Sidewalk Petition and
Assessment Agreement; seconded by Council member Swore. Ayes, Council members Poe,
Shields, Swore and Mayor Corbett. Nays, Council members Karr, Olson, Shey and Vernon.
MOTION FAILED. Council member Olson moved to approve Option No. 3 (accept Concrete
Sidewalk Petition & Assessment Agreement); seconded by Council member Karr. Adopted,
Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Shey, Shields, Swore and Vernon. Nays, Council member
Poe and Mayor Corbett.
Council members Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett.
City Council adjourned at 6:33 p.m. to meet Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 12 noon.
Nay, Mayor Corbett
Absent, Council member Gulick.
Abstain, Mayor Corbett
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Pomeranz and City Attorney Jim Flitz.
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro-Tempore Vernon.
unless noted.
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. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
The first reading of Ordinance No. ________, being an 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 deferred by staff to a later date
due to changes being made to the ordinance.
A public hearing was held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess Cityowned property described as a structure and land located at 800 G Avenue NW. No comments
1641-12-12, authorizing the disposition of excess City-owned property described as a
structure and land located at 800 G Avenue NW.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #2 2012 project (estimated cost is $305,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #2 - 2012 project (FLOOD).
estimated cost for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for the Former
Animal Control Facility project (estimated cost is $550,000). No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for the Former Animal Control Facility
project (FLOOD).
Vernon. City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item Numbers 12b (authorizing execution of a
Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity,
Inc. for property at 404 8th Avenue SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New
Construction Program), 12c (authorizing execution of a Development Agreement and Special
Warranty Deed for Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for property at 419 9th Avenue SW
participating in the third round of the Single Family New Construction Program), 12d
(authorizing execution of a Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Cedar
Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for property at 519 7th Avenue SW participating in the third
round of the Single Family New Construction Program), 12e (authorizing execution of a
Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity,
Inc. for property at 728 2nd Avenue SW participating in the third round of the Single Family New
Construction Program) and 16 (Resolution of support and conditional authorization of $350,000
in the HOME Investment Partnership Program funding for development of a 51-unit senior
housing facility at Jacolyn Drive and 12th Avenue SW as requested by Miller Valentine Group)
be removed from the agenda. Council member Swore requested that Item Number 6b (Motion
setting public hearing date for December 18, 2012 to consider 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) be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda. Council
member Poe requested that Item Number 20(Resolution eliminating the position of Flood
Recovery & Reinvestment Director (FLOOD)) 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.
member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
a. December 18, 2012 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and
grounds in and to the property described as a 4,530 square-foot parcel of right-ofway located southerly of and adjacent to 1101 Old Marion Road NE as requested
by Building Ideas, LLC.
b. December 18, 2012 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code,
the Zoning Ordinance, to change the approval process of site development plans.
c. December 18, 2012 – to consider the vacation of a utility, storm and sewer
easement on and to consider the disposition and conveyance of the City-owned
property at 501 First Street SE as requested by 4000, LLC.
the 2013 Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Crack and Joint Sealing Project and authorizing the
City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on
the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or
designee, to receive and open the bids and publicly announce the results on January 9, 2013
(estimated cost for each bid is as follows: $8,298,120 for General Construction; $410,000 for
Mechanical and Plumbing; $530,500 for Electrical; and $181,600 for Elevator Construction).
a. ARA Gallery, 4850 Armar Drive SE (5-day license for an event December 13-16,
2012);
b. Big 10 Mart, 4141 Center Point Road NE (new-formerly Park Town BP);
c. Cedar River Landing, 301 F Avenue NW;
d. Covington & Company, 125 3rd Avenue SE (new-native wine retail);
e. Cranky Hank’s, 4444 1st Avenue SE, Suite 454;
f. Genghis Grill, 5001 1st Avenue SE, Suite 101;
g. Gringo’s Mexican Restaurant, 207 1st Avenue SE;
h. Jersey’s Pub & Grub, 200 1st Avenue NE;
i. Kum & Go #520, 2604 16th Avenue SW (new-new construction);
j. Little Bohemia, 1317 3rd Street SE;
k. Miguel’s, 175 Jacolyn Drive NW;
l. Mr. B’s, 629 2nd Avenue SW;
m. Southside Liquor & Tobacco Outlet, 3200 16th Avenue SW, Suite A (new-formerly
American Payday Loans);
n. The Station, 3645 Stone Creek Circle SW (new-new construction);
o. The Thirsty Turtle, 1323 1st Avenue SE (new- Formerly Club Tsunami);
p. Winifred’s, 3847 1st Avenue SE;
q. Xavier’s, 1401 1st Avenue SE.
1647-12-12, Special Warranty Deed for disposition and redevelopment with Jelinek
Companies, L.L.C. for property at 1118 2nd Street SE acquired through the City’s Voluntary
Property Acquisition Program.
Companies, L.L.C. for property at 1120 2nd Street SE acquired through the City’s Voluntary
Companies, L.L.C. for property at 208 12th Avenue SE acquired through the City’s Voluntary
Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for property at 196 15th Avenue SW participating in the third round of
Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for property at 801 2nd Avenue SW participating in the third round of
Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for property at 1126 9th Street NW participating in the third round of
1653-12-12, Agreement for Option to Purchase with Cedar Rapids ROSE Homes, LP,
for disposition of 31 City-owned parcels in support of the development of 30 new rent-to-own
homes as requested by Hatch Development Group, LLC (FLOOD).
1654-12-12, Development Agreement with Cedar Rapids ROSE Homes, LP, for
provision of City financial assistance of $550,000 as a deferred payment loan in support of the
development of 30 new rent-to-own homes as requested by Hatch Development Group, LLC
(FLOOD).
1655-12-12, approving the Final Plat of Williams Square First Addition located at 2450
Westdale Drive SW. Abstain, Council member Olson.
1656-12-12, authorizing hiring a planner to provide professional assistance to the
Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization with an emphasis on bicycle, pedestrian and transit
activities.
1657-12-12, approving an all-way stop condition at the intersection of 1st Street and 7th
Avenue SE.
1658-12-12, fixing value of lots and adopting preliminary plat and schedule, estimate of
cost and proposed preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of 76th Avenue SW
Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
(CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project.
and the Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for five properties in
for design and construction services in connection with the E Avenue NW from 3rd Street to 13th
Street Storm Sewer, Water Main, Sidewalk and Street Improvements project (original contract
amount was $736,603; total contract amount with this amendment is $984,307).
Architects, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $14,080 for professional
architectural and engineering services in connection with wetlands mitigation in connection with
the Cedar Rapids Fire Station No. 3 project (original contract amount was $279,225; total
1662-12-12, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Speck &
Associates, LLC specifying an increased amount not to exceed $10,000 for planning services in
connection with the Complete Streets Planning Review project (original contract amount was
1663-12-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew contract for Boiler and Cooling Water
Chemicals with Nalco Company for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual
$60,000).
1664-12-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract for Anhydrous Ammonia with
Tanner Industries, Inc. for the Utilities Department, Water Operations for an estimated annual
amount of $85,200 (original contract amount was $85,200; renewal contract
amount is
$85,200).
1665-12-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew contract for Hydrogen Peroxide 50% Technical
Grade with U.S. Peroxide, LLC for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual
$40,000).
1666-12-12, Amendment No. 9 to the agreement for 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 $25,139 (original contract amount was $295,000; total contract amount
1667-12-12, Amendment No. 1 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).
1668-12-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew contract for Polymer Clarifloc C-321 with
Polydyne, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of
1669-12-12, Amendment No. 1 to renew contract for Liquid Oxygen with Airgas North
Central, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of $100,000
1670-12-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew contract for Liquid Chlorine with Alexander
Chemical Corporation for the Utilities Department for an estimated annual amount of $381,760
1671-12-12, Amendment No. 4 to renew contract for Sodium Hydroxide 50% Bulk with
Vertex Chemical Corporation for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual
$150,000).
1672-12-12, Amendment No. 4 to renew contract for Sodium Hypochlorite 12% with KA
Steel Chemicals, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of
1673-12-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract for Zinc Orthophosphate with
Hawkins, Inc. for the Utilities Department, Water Operations for an estimated annual amount of
1674-12-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew contract for Liquid Potassium Permanganate
with Hawkins, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual amount of
1675-12-12, Amendment No. 4 to renew contract for Urea Ammonium Nitrate 32% with
Hydrite Chemical Company for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an estimated annual
$40,000).
1676-12-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ulteig, Inc.
specifying an increased amount not to exceed $11,400 for additional engineering and design
services on the WPC Lenel and Security System Upgrade project (original contract amount was
1679-1212, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $19,343.29 plus 8.5 additional 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 $2,204,480.66).
1680-12-12, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $9,830.48 plus 2 additional working
days, 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
1681-12-12, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $24,566.51 plus one additional
working day, 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;
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
1683-12-12, Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $95,276.96 plus six additional
calendar days, 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 $2,724,750.53).
1684-12-12, Change order No. 2 in the amount of $48,109 with Knutson Construction
Services, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Parking Ramp & Skywalk project
$12,120,179).
1685-12-12, Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $63,870.46 plus 68 additional working
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
1686-12-12, Change Order No.1 in the amount of $5,500 with Connerly Construction,
LLC for the Huntington Ridge Park Pavilion Installation project (original contract amount was
1687-12-12, Financial Exhibit to the City’s Administrative Services and Financial
Agreement with Delta Dental Plan of Iowa for a 12 month time period of January 1, 2013 to
December 31, 2013 (Administrative fees for this time period are estimated to be $53,075).
1688-12-12, Increase purchase of Liquid Potassium Permanganate with Hawkins, Inc.
from the original estimated annual amount of $15,000 to $30,000 for the Water Pollution Control
Facility for calendar year 2012.
1689-12-12, Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $242,696.50 plus
incentive up to $7,500, bond and insurance of Cramer and Associates, Inc. for the E Avenue
and F Avenue Bridges over Cedar River, Bridge Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is
$316,000).
1690-12-12, Established fair market value in the amount of $685 for the partial
acquisition of right-of-way and a temporary grading easement for construction from Joel D.
Ellickson and Jennifer L. Ellickson, from land located at 2339 29th Street SW in connection with
the 29th Street SW from Wilson Avenue to Van Buren Drive Sidewalk project.
1691-12-12, Established fair market value for the partial acquisitions of temporary
easements for construction, permanent easements and fee title from properties in connection
with the 76th Avenue SW Improvements from Edgewood Road SW to East of the CRANDIC
Railroad Crossing project.
1692-12-12, Purchase Agreement in the amount of $590, 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 Kim Kuda and Monica L. Kuda from land located at 2341 29th
Street SW in connection with the 29th Street SW from Wilson Avenue to Van Buren Drive
Sidewalk project.
1693-12-12, Warranty Deed for the consideration of $1 and other consideration from
Glass Road Investments, LLC for street right-of-way along property at 4250 Glass Road NE.
1694-12-12, Purchase of HP equipment from Erbs Technology Solutions for a total
1695-12-12, Contract for Fiber Locating and Marking Services project with USIC
Locating Services, Inc. for the Information Technology Department for an amount not to exceed
$75,000.
1696-12-12, Contract for Liquid Magnesium Bisulfite 30% with Hydrite Chemical
Company for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $160,000.
1697-12-12, Contract for Nitric Acid 41-Degree Technical Grade Liquid in Totes with
Hydrite Chemical Company for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed
$55,000.
1698-12-12, Contract for Emulsion Polymer Clarifloc CE-939 with Polydyne, Inc. for the
Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $300,000.
architectural and engineering services in connection with the Ground Transportation Center Renovation project (original contract amount was $727,356; total contract amount with this
architectural and engineering services in connection with the Ground Transportation Center –
Renovation project (original contract amount was $727,356; total contract amount with this
services in connection with the Five Seasons Bus Garage Replacement project (original
(FLOOD).
1702-12-12, Amendment No. 9 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
$2,437,531 (original contract amount was $4,859,200; total contract amount with this
1703-12-12, Amendment No. 2 to Archeological Services – Flood Recovery project with
The Louis Berger Group, Inc. for on-call archaeological services to extend the contract term and
to reflect an expanded scope of work for an amount not to exceed $10,000 (original contract
1704-12-12, Amendment No. 2 (HMGP) and Amendment No. 5 (CDBG) to Demolition
Services for Flood Damaged Residential Structures project with BWC Excavating, LC to reflect
the difference between the estimated quantities and actual quantities and accepting project and
Performance Bond and authorizing issuance of final payment in the amount of $21,569.72
(original contract amount was $691,300; final contract amount with this amendment is
$431,397.76) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Gulick.
Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $24,600 to prepare the documents for
multiple prime contracts for the WPCF Return Sewer Pump Station project (original contract
1706-12-12, Change Order No. 6 (Final) deducting the amount of $287,632.77 with PircTobin Construction, Inc. for the Sidewalk, Street and Storm Sewer Intake Repair – FEMA
Project #1 project (original contract amount was $1,096,327.75; final contract amount with this
1707-12-12, Change Order No. 8 (Final) deducting the amount of $87,464.89 with Price
Industrial Electric, Inc. for the Joint Communications Network Group 3 Downtown System
Improvements and Repair project (original contract amount was $413,898.85; final contract
amount with this amendment is $394,400.28) (FLOOD).
Motion setting public hearing date for December 18, 2012 to consider 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. Nay, Council member Swore.
1708-12-12, eliminating the position of Flood Recovery & Reinvestment Director
(FLOOD).
1709-12-12, authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Ahmann
Properties, LLC for development of an infill master development at 5100 Edgewood Road NE.
Nay, Council member Olson.
1710-12-12, authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with GRR-DTE, LLC for
renovation of a historic bank building at 101 3rd Avenue SW and construction of a new
residential development at 100 4th Avenue SW.
1711-12-12, pursue negotiation of a 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).
1712-12-12, approval of a Preliminary Site Development Plan for property at 101 3rd
Avenue and the half block on 2nd Street between 4th and 5th Avenue SW zoned C-3, Regional
Commercial Zone District and C-4, Central Business Zone District as requested by Point
Builders, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank.
th
4601 6 Street SW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone
District as requested by Mary Oakley and M & M Rental Property, LLC, was presented and read
the second time.
2300 and 2316 Bowling Street SW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District and R-3,
requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. f/k/a Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. and James J. Novak, was presented
requested by Nick Allendorf and Barbara J. Painter, was presented and read the second time.
seconded by Council member Gulick. Approved, Ayes, Council members Karr, Olson, Shey,
Vernon and Mayor Corbett. Nays, Council members Gulick, Poe, Shields and Swore.
City Council adjourned at 2:08 p.m. to meet Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, December 4, 2012; 9:00 a.m.
City Council met for a Special Session Teleconference with FEMA representatives at
City Hall, 101 First Street SE, Training Conference Room. Council members present were
Mayor Ron Corbett, Ann Poe, Don Karr, Scott Olson, Justin Shields, Chuck Swore, Pat Shay
and Monica Vernon. Mayor Ron Corbett chaired the teleconference meeting. Minutes of the
teleconference meeting are as follows:
PRESENT: Council members present were Mayor Ron Corbett, Ann Poe, Don Karr, Scott
Olson, Justin Shields, Chuck Swore, Pat Shay and Monica Vernon; City Manager Jeff
Pomeranz and Executive Administrator for Development Services Joe O’Hern.
Teleconference participants present: FEMA Region VII Representatives: Tom Costello, Bob
Bissell, and Ken Sessna; IA State Homeland Security Representatives: Pat Hall and Dennis
Harper
MEDIA: Gazette Reporter Rick Smith, Channel 2
•
Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Ron Corbett.
•
Discussion of Improved Project Denial for Replacement of Time Check/NW Recreation
Center
 Joe O’Hern gave the background and timeline for the NW Recreation Center
replacement project including correspondence with FEMA for site selection.
 Mayor Corbett and Council members voiced their opinions regarding why they
are requesting FEMA reconsider the denial and allow the City of Cedar Rapids to
build the NW Recreation Center on the J Avenue NW site.
 FEMA reported that the regulation states that the project cannot be put back in
the flood plain if there are other practicable locations.
 Discussion ensued regarding the J Avenue NW site being vital to reinvestment in
an area that was severely affected by the 2008 flood.

FEMA stated the options going forward are:
1. Identify another site outside of the 100 year flood plain
2. Proceed on preferred site without FEMA funding
3. Submit an Appeal of the decision within 60 days of the receipt of the official
notification of denial.
•
Justin Shields motioned to adjourn, Don Karr seconded, meeting adjourned at 10:00 am.
Respectfully submitted, June Schumacher
December 18, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Pomeranz and City Attorney Liz Jacobi.
The invocation was given by Council member Poe.
A presentation regarding CRPD K-9 Unit and “Loyal Partners” Painting was given by
Casey Bilden and Artist Santiago Sanchez.
unless noted.
A public hearing was held to consider 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. 14
objections were heard. 7 letters of objection were filed. 13 letters of concern were filed. 3 letters
of support were filed.
Ordinance No. ________, 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 first time.
considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Shey. Approved, Ayes,
A public hearing was held to consider a request for an Urban Revitalization Area
designation for expansion of the existing AMTek manufacturing facility located at 4115 Thomas
Drive SW. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1713-12-12, authorizing the AMTek Urban Revitalization Plan for the expansion of an
existing manufacturing facility located at 4115 Thomas Drive SW.
Ordinance No. 075-12, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal
Code, Revitalization Areas, establishing the AMTek Urban Revitalization Area designation at
4115 Thomas Drive SW, was presented and read the first time.
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. No
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
A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a utility, storm and sewer
easement on and to consider the disposition and conveyance of the City-owned property at 501
First Street SE as requested by 4000, LLC. No comments or objections were heard or filed.
1714-12-12, authorizing vacation of a utility, storm and sewer easement on and to
authorize the disposition and conveyance of the City-owned property at 501 First Street SE as
requested by 4000, LLC.
Zoning Ordinance, to change the approval process of site development plans. No comments or
Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to change the approval process of site development plans, was
contract and estimated cost for the 2013 Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Crack and Joint
Sealing Project (estimated cost is $250,000). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
2013 Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Crack and Joint Sealing Project.
estimated cost for the 2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue project (estimated cost for
each bid is as follows: $8,298,120 for General Construction; $410,000 for Mechanical and
Plumbing; $530,500 for Electrical; and $181,600 for Elevator Construction). No comments or
2nd Street SE Parking Ramp at 7th Avenue project.
Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and
member Vernon. Ayes, Council members Gulick, Karr, Olson, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore,
a. January 22, 2013 – 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. Abstain,
Council member Poe.
b. January 22, 2013 – 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).
c. January 22, 2013 – to consider the disposition of six 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). Abstain, Council member Poe.
Prairie Park Fishery Trail Entrance project and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to
receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on January 16, 2013 (estimated cost is
$138,000).
Cedar River Sanitary Sewer Crossing Improvements 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 $6,800,000).
2nd Street SE from 9th Avenue to Sinclair Site Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project and
results on January 16, 2013 (estimated cost is $3,400,000) (FLOOD).
NE Quadrant, 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration Phase 1 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 $350,000) (FLOOD).
for January 8, 2013 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the
Environmental Remediation Services for Commercial and Residential Properties project and
authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly
announce the results on January 23, 2013 (estimated cost is $658,000) (FLOOD).
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
CJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 62 16th Avenue SW;
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant, 2747 16th Avenue SW;
Ernie’s Avenue Tavern, 69 16th Avenue SW;
Hawkeye Convenience Store-East, 1581 1st Avenue SE;
Jim’s Foods, 812 6th Street SW (new-Class E Liquor-new ownership);
The Keg, 719 5th Street SE;
Spring House, 3980 Center Point Road NE;
Union Station, 1724 16th Avenue SW;
Westdale Bowling Center, 2020 Scotty Drive SW.
1719-12-12, Appointing Sarah Coleman (effective through June 30, 2015) and James
Thatcher (effective through June 30, 2015) to the Housing Code Board of Appeals.
1720-12-12, Appointing Daphne Elston to the Grants and Programs Citizens Advisory
Committee (effective through June 30, 2013).
1721-12-12, Thanking Gilbert Janes and David Zylstra for serving on the Corridor
Metropolitan Planning Organization.
1722-12-12, setting a public hearing date for January 8, 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.
1723-12-12, Levy assessment for Solid Waste & Recycling clean-up costs at 2
properties.
1724-12-12, Intent to assess for Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
1725-12-12, Levy assessment for Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility
1726-12-12, Levy assessment for delinquent weed mowing charges at 93 properties.
1727-12-12, accepting Sanitary sewer in Airport Plaza First Addition and approving 2year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. in the amount
of $89,129.
1728-12-12, accepting Storm sewer in Airport Plaza First Addition and approving 2-year
$167,598.60.
1729-12-12, accepting Portland Cement Concrete pavement in Airport Plaza First
Addition and approving 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by City Wide Construction
Corporation in the amount of $233,675.
1730-12-12, accepting Sanitary sewer in Hughes Group First Addition and approving 2year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. in the amount
of $50,091.
1731-12-12, accepting 80th Street SW and 1st Avenue West Intersection Improvements
project, final payment in the amount of $4,709.85 to Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. (original
1732-12-12, accepting 3rd Avenue East Bridge Water Main Repair from 1st Street SE to
Mays Island project, final payment in the amount of $6,000 to Ricklefs Excavating, LTD (original
1733-12-12, accepting Sidewalk, Street and Storm Sewer Intake Repair – FEMA Project
#1 project, final payment in the amount of $45,176.82 to Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. (original
contract amount was $1,096,327.75; final contract amount is $903,536.46) (FLOOD).
1734-12-12, Special Warranty Deed with Matthew 25 Ministry Hub for property at 803 F
Avenue NW through the Residential Property Disposition program (FLOOD).
1735-12-12, Special Warranty Deed with Rick and Beth Alger Properties, LLC for
property at 2033 D Street SW through the Residential Property Disposition program (FLOOD).
Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for property at 1247 4th Street SW participating in the third round of
the Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Olson.
Construction Company of Iowa for property at 814 F Avenue NW participating in the third round
Developers, Inc. for property at 520 8th Street NW participating in the third round of the Single
1739-12-12, abandoning condemnation proceedings with Thriving Resources, L.L.C.
1740-12-12, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Locust Road SW
From 66th Avenue SW to 600-feet North of 60th Avenue SW Reconstruction project.
and Jacolyn Drive SW Traffic Signal Improvements project.
1742-12-12, accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Wiley Boulevard
SW and 20th Avenue SW Traffic Signal Improvements project.
1743-12-12, approving the Final Plat of New Farm First Addition to Linn County located
on the west side of Old Bridge Road, north of 68th Avenue SW.
eminent domain proceedings) for the partial acquisitions of temporary easements for
construction, permanent easements and fee title from properties 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.
1745-12-12, establishing “No Parking Anytime” in the cul-de-sac on Harnett Street NW
south of Midway Drive NW.
1746-12-12, establishing “No Parking Anytime” on the west side of 3rd Street SE at 6th
Avenue including the sidewalk ramps north and south of 6th Avenue SE for improved
intersection visibility to enhance pedestrian safety.
1747-12-12, establishing “No Parking Anytime” on both the north and south sides of A
Avenue NE between 20th Street and 21st Street due to 16 feet paved width of the street being
inadequate to allow access for service vehicle traffic and on-street parking.
1748-12-12, fully rescinding Resolution No. 2397-10-03, which established “2 Hour
Parking, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays on the easterly side of 3rd
Street SE from 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue and on the westerly side of 3rd Street SE from 7th
Avenue southerly for a distance of 100 feet” and replacing the time-limit parking with new
metered parking zones.
1749-12-12, regarding the City of Cedar Rapids waiving any objection to an annexation
to the City of Marion of property west of Winslow Road and south of Connection Avenue
requested by the City of Marion for property owned by the Kenneth Novotny Estate.
and the Addendum(s) to Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for seven properties in
engineering services in connection with the Williams Boulevard SW Signal and Operational
Improvements project (original contract amount was $166,290; total contract amount with this
1752-12-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Testing for the
Human Resources Department with Weland Clinical Laboratories for an amount not to exceed
$40,000 (original contract amount was $33,000, renewal contract amount is $40,000).
1753-12-12, Amendment No. 2 to extend Agreement for Physical Therapy Services for
the Human Resources Department with Physiotherapy Associates for an amount not to exceed
$30,000 (original contract amount was $162,142.37, total contract amount with this amendment
is $30,000).
1754-12-12, Amendment No. 2 to renew Agreement for Health Services for the Human
Resources Department with St. Luke’s Work Well Solutions for an amount not to exceed
$60,000 (original contract amount was $52,162.46, renewal contract amount is $60,000).
1755-12-12, Amending Resolution No. 0203-02-11 for an increase in as-needed Liquid
Handling System Services with Prime Mechanical, Inc., from the original estimated contract
amount of $100,000 to $240,000 for the Water Pollution Control Facility.
1756-12-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew Contract for Auto Parts Program with Sadler
Power Train for the Fleet Services Division for an estimated annual amount of $200,000
1757-12-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew Contract for Auto Parts Program with Carquest
Auto Parts for the Fleet Services Division for an estimated annual amount of $300,000 (original
1758-12-12, Amendment No. 3 to renew Agreement for Janitorial Supplies with AmSan
– Interline Brands, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $160,000 (original contract amount was
1759-12-12, Amending Resolution No. 1590-12-11 for an increase in Sulfur Scrubber
Solution purchases with Cameron Process Solutions, Inc., from the original estimated annual
amount of $25,000 to $40,000 for the Water Pollution Control Facility.
1760-12-12, Amending Resolution No. 1657-12-11 for an increase in 3/8” Pebble
Quicklime and Ground (Fine) Quicklime purchases with Mississippi Lime Company from the
original estimated annual amount of $1,376,000 to $1,646,000 for the Water Operations and
Water Pollution Control Facility.
1761-12-12, Change Order No. 2 (Final) deducting the amount of $24,919.75 with Iowa
Erosion Control, Inc. for the 6th Street SW – Pavement Rehabilitation from Waconia Avenue to
66th Avenue SW project (original contract amount was $771,052.38; final contract amount with
this amendment is $762,308.70).
1762-12-12, Change Order No. 8 (Final) deducting the amount of $248,870.90 with Gee
Grading & Excavating, Inc. for the 2nd Street SE Reconstruction – 5th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue
SE and Federal Courthouse Infrastructure Improvements project (original contract amount was
$1,854,288.94; final contract amount with this amendment is $1,586,556.53).
1763-12-12, Change Order No. 3 adjusting incentive/disincentive, 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
$770,916.10).
Company for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - General Contract project (original
Abstain, Council member Swore.
1765-12-12, Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $182,548 with Modern Piping, Inc.
for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex - Mechanical Contract project (original contract
1766-12-12, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $0 with Miron Construction Company,
Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Exterior Envelope Package project
1767-12-12, Agreement for Commission of Public Artwork with Latka Studios, LLC for an
art piece to be located near 1st Street SW and 3rd Avenue SW as part of the Cedar Rapids
Amphitheater project for an amount not to exceed $60,000.
1768-12-12, Renewal of Software Maintenance for OnBase with Integrated Data
Products, Inc. (IDP) (original contract amount was $35,986; renewal contract amount is
$43,270.50).
Collins Road NE Improvements: Backage Road from C Avenue NE to Northland Avenue NE
Extension project.
1770-12-12, Offer and Acceptance in the amount of $1 and accepting a Special
Warranty Deed for right-of-way and a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement from
Interstate Power and Light Company from land located at 1800 10th Street SE in connection with
the Cedar River Sanitary Sewer Crossing Improvement project.
1771-12-12, Warranty Deed for the consideration of $10 and other consideration and
also accepting a Utility Easement Agreement for the consideration of $1 and other consideration
for street right-of-way and a utility easement along 1st Avenue SE from Ahmann Properties,
LLC.
1120 Collins Road, LLC for right-of-way along the north side of Park Place NE.
1120 Collins Road, LLC for right-of-way along the south side of Park Place NE.
Utility and Access and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Duckett
Enterprises, LLC from land located at 1207 19th Avenue SW in connection with the FY 2012
Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Reconstruction Package #3 project.
for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from The Meth-Wick
Community, Inc. f/k/a Meth-Wick Manor Corporation from land located at 1224 13th Street NW
in connection with the Harrison Elementary School Sidewalks project.
for right-of-way from Theisen Real Estate, L.L.C. from land located at 1800 51st Street NE in
connection with the 51st Street NE at Council Street NE Reconstruction project.
Sanitary Sewer and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from The Father’s House
Vineyard Christian Fellowship from land located at 5101 16th Avenue SW in connection with the
5101 16th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Improvements project.
1778-12-12, Application for an EYE380 grant through the Iowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) for landscaping south of the Wilson Avenue SW exits on Interstate 380
right-of-way (east and west sides of the Interstate).
1779-12-12, Professional Services Agreement with Health Solutions, LLC to provide
Wellness Services, effective January 1, 2013, for a one-year period for an amount not exceed
$250,000.
1780-12-12, Contract for Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Hotel Guest Room Safes
with Safemark Systems for an amount not to exceed $55,842.54.
1781-12-12, Purchase of excess casualty insurance coverage from States Self-Insurers
Risk Retention Group in the amount of $335,246.
1782-12-12, Contract for Convention Complex Exterior Signage project with Sign
Productions for the Public Works Department – Engineering Division for an amount not to
exceed $48,480. Abstain, Council member Gulick.
1783-12-12, Fleet Services Division purchase of three hook lift mounted hot box
patchers from Spaulding Manufacturing, Inc. for use by the Streets Maintenance division, for a
total amount of $165,630.
1784-12-12, Pre-opening Consulting Services Agreement related to the Cedar Rapids
Convention Complex Arena with VenuWorks, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $308,474.
1785-12-12, Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Library Furniture and Shelving project
with Tallgrass Business Resources to reflect the additional cost to add Section 11 café tables
for an amount not to exceed $11,770.08 (original contract amount was $19,123.98; total
1786-12-12, Amendment No. 6 to the Contract for Citywide Energy Management System
project with Halvorson Trane to reflect the additional cost to retrofit the pneumatic system on 3rd
Floor West of the Veterans Memorial Building for an amount not to exceed $11,250 (original
contract amount was $475,745; total contract amount with this amendment is $630,282.79)
(FLOOD).
Companies, US, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $106,100 for construction
management services in connection with the New Cedar Rapids Public Library project (original
contract amount was $2,059,574; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,258,016)
(FLOOD).
Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $704 for soil testing services in
connection with the Cedar Rapids City Services Center project (original contract amount was
1789-12-12, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $92,262 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 $4,185,487.60) (FLOOD).
1790-12-12, Change Order No. 16 deducting the amount of $1,686 with Miron
Package 1 project (original contract amount was $5,434,000; total contract amount with this
Package 2 (General Contractor Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $6,466,900;
total contract amount with this amendment is $7,216,257) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member
Swore.
1793-12-12, Change Order Nos. 10 and 11 for a total amount of $53,801.80 with Nelson
Electric Company for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation - Bid Package 2
(Electrical Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $2,714,000; total contract amount
with this amendment is $2,904,963.22) (FLOOD). Abstain, Council member Swore.
1795-12-12, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $50,572 with Secoa, Inc. for the
Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2 (Theatrical Rigging,
Curtains, Pit Lifts & Platforms Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $1,263,000;
total contract amount with this amendment is $1,322,239) (FLOOD).
1796-12-12, Change Order Nos. 3 and 4 for a total amount of $12,855 with Sound
Concepts, Inc. for the Paramount Theatre Flood Recovery & Renovation – Bid Package 2
(Audio & Visual Systems Bid Bundle) project (original contract amount was $834,635.04; total
1799-12-12, Awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed $37,487,
bond and insurance of Kelly Demolition, LLC for RACM Demolition Services for One Flood/Fire
Damaged Commercial Structure project (FLOOD).
Report on bids for the Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Improvements project
(estimated cost is $500,000). (Joe Mailander)
Daktronics, Inc., Brookings, SD
Base Bid
Accepted Alternates:
#3: 48’W x 30’H 20mm pixel pitch LED Display
Total Award
$ 59,865
$497,200
Animated Display Systems, d/b/a AD Systems, Fort Meyers, FL
Base Bid plus Alternate #3
$460,000
$482,256
Iowa Direct Equipment, Cedar Falls, IA
$618,400
$437,335
1800-12-12, awarding and approving contract for base bid plus alternate #3 in the
amount of $497,200, bond and insurance of Daktronics, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Stadium
Scoreboard Improvements project.
Report on bids for the Anaerobic Heat Exchanger #2 Refurbish and Re-tube project
Marshfield, WI
$139,900
insurance to Staab Construction Corporation for the Anaerobic Heat Exchanger #2 Refurbish
and Re-tube project.
Report on bids for the Horizontal Collector Well #6 Powerline Installation project
Trey Electric Corporation
Acme Electric Company
Price Industrial Electric
Tri-City Electric Company
Swisher, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Hiawatha, IA
Davenport, IA
$114,550
$119,540
$143,985
$180,299
insurance to Trey Electric Corporation for the Horizontal Collector Well #6 Powerline Installation
project.
Report on bids for the Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #3 –
2012 project (estimated cost is $900,000). (Joe Mailander)
Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC, Hudson, IA
Incentive up to
Total
Visu-Sewer, Inc., Pewaukee, WI
SAK Construction, LLC, O’Fallon, MO
Insituform Technologies USA, LLC
$654,518
14,500
$669,018
$715,904.45
$745,608.50
$762,548.86
1803-12-12, awarding and approving contract in the amount of $654,518 plus
incentive up to $14,500, bond and insurance of Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC for the
Sanitary Sewers Quadrant Flood Repair Lining Package #3 - 2012 project (FLOOD).
Presentation regarding Item Number 41: Christine Butterfield and Casey Drew
1804-12-12, expressing support for the proposed Westdale Mall Redevelopment project.
requested by Nick Allendorf and Barbara J. Painter, was presented and read the third time.
Council member Gulick. Adopted, Ayes, Council member Olson. Nays, Council members
Gulick, Karr, Poe, Shey, Shields, Swore, Vernon and Mayor Corbett. ORDINANCE FAILED.
City Council adjourned at 6:56 p.m. to meet Tuesday, January 8, 2012 at 12:00 noon.
Nay, Mayor Corbett

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