February 22, 2022 City Council
»
Call to Order - Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Presentation – FY2021 Annual Audit (Casey Drew, Heidi Hobkirk and Brett Nesseler)
Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Presentation – FY2021 Annual Audit (Casey Drew, Heidi Hobkirk and Brett Nesseler)
»
Item 1 - PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing will be held to consider the total maximum property tax dollars for the fiscal
year 2023 budget (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #FIN2022-07
a. Resolution adopting the total maximum property tax dollars, for applicable levies, for
the fiscal year 2023 budget.
Item 1

A public hearing will be held to consider the total maximum property tax dollars for the fiscal
year 2023 budget (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #FIN2022-07
a. Resolution adopting the total maximum property tax dollars, for applicable levies, for
the fiscal year 2023 budget.
»
Items 2 & 3 - 2. A public hearing will be held to consider repealing Chapter 53 of the Municipal Code, Bicycle
Regulations, and enacting and adopting in its place a new Chapter 53, Bicycle and
Micromobility Device Regulations (Lt. Anthony Robinson). CIP/DID #CD-0055-2019
a. First Reading: Ordinance repealing Chapter 53 of the Municipal Code, Bicycle
Regulations, and enacting and adopting in its place a new Chapter 53, Bicycle and
Micromobility Device Regulations.
3. A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic
Regulations, to clarify and update requirements for bicycles and micromobility devices (Lt.
Anthony Robinson). CIP/DID #CD-0055-2019
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic
Regulations, to clarify and update requirements for bicycles and micromobility devices.
Items 2 & 3

Regulations, and enacting and adopting in its place a new Chapter 53, Bicycle and
Micromobility Device Regulations (Lt. Anthony Robinson). CIP/DID #CD-0055-2019
a. First Reading: Ordinance repealing Chapter 53 of the Municipal Code, Bicycle
Regulations, and enacting and adopting in its place a new Chapter 53, Bicycle and
Micromobility Device Regulations.
3. A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic
Regulations, to clarify and update requirements for bicycles and micromobility devices (Lt.
Anthony Robinson). CIP/DID #CD-0055-2019
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic
Regulations, to clarify and update requirements for bicycles and micromobility devices.
»
Item 4 - A public hearing will be held to consider repealing Chapter 69 of the Municipal Code, Civil
Rights Commission, and enacting a new Chapter 69 in its place to increase the size of the
commission from seven to nine members and to comply with current practice and relevant law
(Stefanie Munsterman-Scriven). CIP/DID #CVR-2022-01
a. First Reading: Ordinance repealing Chapter 69 of the Municipal Code, Civil Rights
Commission, and enacting a new Chapter 69 in its place to increase the size of the
commission from seven to nine members and to comply with current practice and
relevant law.
Item 4

Rights Commission, and enacting a new Chapter 69 in its place to increase the size of the
commission from seven to nine members and to comply with current practice and relevant law
(Stefanie Munsterman-Scriven). CIP/DID #CVR-2022-01
a. First Reading: Ordinance repealing Chapter 69 of the Municipal Code, Civil Rights
Commission, and enacting a new Chapter 69 in its place to increase the size of the
commission from seven to nine members and to comply with current practice and
relevant law.
»
Items 5 & 6 - 5. A public hearing will be held to consider amending the zoning map in Chapter 32 of the
Municipal Code, Zoning, to correct errors (Jeff Wozencraft). CIP/DID #CD-0048-2018
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending the zoning map in Chapter 32 of the Municipal
Code, Zoning, to correct errors.
6. A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map to correct errors
(Jeff Wozencraft). CIP/DID #OB165740
a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map to correct errors.
Items 5 & 6

Municipal Code, Zoning, to correct errors (Jeff Wozencraft). CIP/DID #CD-0048-2018
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending the zoning map in Chapter 32 of the Municipal
Code, Zoning, to correct errors.
6. A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map to correct errors
(Jeff Wozencraft). CIP/DID #OB165740
a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map to correct errors.
»
Items 7 & 8 - 7. A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation of a 20-foot sewer pressure line
easement at 3652 14th Avenue SE (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #EASE-032547-2021
a. Resolution vacating a 20-foot sewer pressure line easement at 3652 14th Avenue SE.
8. A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation of a 20-foot sewer pressure line
easement at 1271 38th Street SE (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #EASE-032547-2021
a. Resolution vacating a 20-foot sewer pressure line easement at 1271 38th Street SE.
Items 7 & 8

easement at 3652 14th Avenue SE (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #EASE-032547-2021
a. Resolution vacating a 20-foot sewer pressure line easement at 3652 14th Avenue SE.
8. A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation of a 20-foot sewer pressure line
easement at 1271 38th Street SE (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #EASE-032547-2021
a. Resolution vacating a 20-foot sewer pressure line easement at 1271 38th Street SE.
»
Item 9 - A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 749 Old Marion Road
NE from S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, to T-ML, Traditional Mixed
Use Limited District, as requested by Paul Gamez (Seth Gunnerson). CIP/DID #RZNE032583-2021
a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 749 Old Marion
Road NE from S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, to T-ML,
Traditional Mixed Use Limited District, as requested by Paul Gamez.
Item 9

NE from S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, to T-ML, Traditional Mixed
Use Limited District, as requested by Paul Gamez (Seth Gunnerson). CIP/DID #RZNE032583-2021
a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 749 Old Marion
Road NE from S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, to T-ML,
Traditional Mixed Use Limited District, as requested by Paul Gamez.
»
Item 10 - A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the Cottage Grove Avenue SE Improvements from Forest Drive to 34th
Street project (estimated cost is $1,580,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID
#3012286-04
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Cottage Grove Avenue SE Improvements from Forest Drive to 34th Street project.
Item 10

and estimated cost for the Cottage Grove Avenue SE Improvements from Forest Drive to 34th
Street project (estimated cost is $1,580,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID
#3012286-04
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Cottage Grove Avenue SE Improvements from Forest Drive to 34th Street project.
»
Item 11 - A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the WPCF Final Lift Roof Replacement project (estimated cost is
$210,000) (Jon Mouw). CIP/DID #333005-01
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
WPCF Final Lift Roof Replacement project.
Item 11

and estimated cost for the WPCF Final Lift Roof Replacement project (estimated cost is
$210,000) (Jon Mouw). CIP/DID #333005-01
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
WPCF Final Lift Roof Replacement project.
»
Item 12 - A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Vets Stadium Video Display Board project (estimated cost is $707,000)
(Doug Nelson). CIP/DID #PUR0122-191
a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Vets
Stadium Video Display Board project.
Item 12

estimated cost for the Vets Stadium Video Display Board project (estimated cost is $707,000)
(Doug Nelson). CIP/DID #PUR0122-191
a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Vets
Stadium Video Display Board project.
»
Public Comment - PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council
action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table
outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
Public Comment

This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council
action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table
outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
»
Approval of Agenda - MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Approval of Agenda

»
Consent Agenda - Items 13 - 35w
Consent Agenda

»
Item 35D - Amendment No. 3 to the contract with Boomerang Corp. for Indian Creek waterway
cleanup for the Public Works Department to extend the contract period (original
contract amount was $163,745; total contract amount with this amendment is
$544,745). CIP/DID #PUR0621-325
Item 35D

cleanup for the Public Works Department to extend the contract period (original
contract amount was $163,745; total contract amount with this amendment is
$544,745). CIP/DID #PUR0621-325
»
Item 36 - Report on bids for the Vets Window Replacement project (estimated cost is $200,000) (Paul
Pestel). CIP/DID #PUR0221-183
Item 36

Pestel). CIP/DID #PUR0221-183
»
Item 37 - Report on bids for the 33rd Ave SW, Over RR Bridges, ~ 600 Ft E of 18th St SW, Bridge ~ 850
Ft W of 12th St. SW project (estimated cost is $300,000) (Tim Mroch). CIP/DID #305141-02
Item 37

Ft W of 12th St. SW project (estimated cost is $300,000) (Tim Mroch). CIP/DID #305141-02
»
Item 38 - Report on bids for the 15th Avenue and 16th Avenue Bridge Overpass Repair project
(estimated cost is $540,000) (Tim Mroch). CIP/DID #305142-02
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $660,440.50, bond and
insurance of Minturn, Inc. for the 15th Avenue and 16th Avenue Bridge Overpass
Repair project.
Item 38

(estimated cost is $540,000) (Tim Mroch). CIP/DID #305142-02
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $660,440.50, bond and
insurance of Minturn, Inc. for the 15th Avenue and 16th Avenue Bridge Overpass
Repair project.
»
Item 39 - Report on bids for the Valor Way SW and 1st Street SW Sanitary Sewer Relocation project
(estimated cost is $1,210,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3312520-70
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,053,349, bond and
insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the Valor Way SW and 1st Street SW Sanitary
Sewer Relocation project.
Item 39

(estimated cost is $1,210,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3312520-70
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,053,349, bond and
insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the Valor Way SW and 1st Street SW Sanitary
Sewer Relocation project.
»
Item 40 - Report on bids for the Hughes Park Restroom project (estimated cost is $275,000) (Steve
Krug). CIP/DID #PUR1221-171
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $185,700, bond and
insurance of Peak Construction Group, Inc. for the Hughes Park Restroom project.
Item 40

Krug). CIP/DID #PUR1221-171
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $185,700, bond and
insurance of Peak Construction Group, Inc. for the Hughes Park Restroom project.
»
Item 41 - Presentation and resolution authorizing the use of $3,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act
funding for 14 affordable housing and social service projects for residents disproportionately
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #CD-0074-2021
Item 41

funding for 14 affordable housing and social service projects for residents disproportionately
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #CD-0074-2021
»
Item 42 - Presentation and resolutions authorizing the use of $113,514 in American Rescue Plan Act
funding to provide grants to eligible non-profit organizations that would have received hotelmotel tax proceeds in fiscal year 2021 but did not due to the loss of revenue from COVID-19
(Casey Drew). CIP/DID #FIN2021-26
a. Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $35,000 to The History Center from
the City’s American Rescue Plan Act funding.
b. Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $28,514 to Cedar Rapids Freedom
Festival, Inc. from the City’s American Rescue Plan Act funding.
c. Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $50,000 to Brucemore, Inc. from the
City’s American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Item 42

funding to provide grants to eligible non-profit organizations that would have received hotelmotel tax proceeds in fiscal year 2021 but did not due to the loss of revenue from COVID-19
(Casey Drew). CIP/DID #FIN2021-26
a. Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $35,000 to The History Center from
the City’s American Rescue Plan Act funding.
b. Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $28,514 to Cedar Rapids Freedom
Festival, Inc. from the City’s American Rescue Plan Act funding.
c. Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $50,000 to Brucemore, Inc. from the
City’s American Rescue Plan Act funding.
»
Item 43 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 024-20 to correct the rate of increase of the extension fee
for the C Avenue Northeast (East of) Sanitary Sewer Extension District. CIP/DID #6550053-00
Item 43

for the C Avenue Northeast (East of) Sanitary Sewer Extension District. CIP/DID #6550053-00
»
Public Input - PUBLIC INPUT
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council
business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council
Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
Public Input

This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council
business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council
Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
»
City Manager Communications and Discussions - CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS
City Manager Communications and Discussions

© 2023 Swagit Productions, LLC