June 22, 2021 City Council
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Call to Order - Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Proclamation – Juneteenth National Independence Day
Presentation – Citizens’ Review Board (Jennifer Pratt and April Wing)
Presentation – 2021 Cedar Rapids Business Survey (David Connolly)
Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Proclamation – Juneteenth National Independence Day
Presentation – Citizens’ Review Board (Jennifer Pratt and April Wing)
Presentation – 2021 Cedar Rapids Business Survey (David Connolly)
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Item 1 - A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code by
enacting a new Chapter 9A, Right-of-Way Use, to update implementation and enforcement
regulations, and repealing various sections of Chapter 9, Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks (Rita
Rasmussen). CIP/DID #41-21-012
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code by enacting a
new Chapter 9A, Right-of-Way Use, to update implementation and enforcement
regulations, and repealing various sections of Chapter 9, Streets, Alleys and
Sidewalks.
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enacting a new Chapter 9A, Right-of-Way Use, to update implementation and enforcement
regulations, and repealing various sections of Chapter 9, Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks (Rita
Rasmussen). CIP/DID #41-21-012
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code by enacting a
new Chapter 9A, Right-of-Way Use, to update implementation and enforcement
regulations, and repealing various sections of Chapter 9, Streets, Alleys and
Sidewalks.
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Item 2 - A public hearing will be held to consider a Lease Agreement with College Community School
District for a pedestrian tunnel under 76th Avenue SW between Prairie High School and the
proposed Prairie Ag, Food and Natural Resource building (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #LSES-
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a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Lease Agreement with College Community
School District for a pedestrian tunnel under 76th Avenue SW between Prairie High
School and the proposed Prairie Ag, Food and Natural Resource building.
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District for a pedestrian tunnel under 76th Avenue SW between Prairie High School and the
proposed Prairie Ag, Food and Natural Resource building (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #LSES-
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a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Lease Agreement with College Community
School District for a pedestrian tunnel under 76th Avenue SW between Prairie High
School and the proposed Prairie Ag, Food and Natural Resource building.
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Item 3 - A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s
Comprehensive Plan from U-LI, Urban Low Intensity Area, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity
Area, and a change of zone from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use
Center District, for property at 8101 E Avenue NW as requested by A & M, LLC (Landon
Hawes). CIP/DID #RZNE-030461-2020
a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan for
property at 8101 E Avenue NW from U-LI, Urban Low Intensity Area, to U-MI, Urban
Medium Intensity Area.
b. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 8101 E Avenue NW
from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Center District.
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Comprehensive Plan from U-LI, Urban Low Intensity Area, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity
Area, and a change of zone from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use
Center District, for property at 8101 E Avenue NW as requested by A & M, LLC (Landon
Hawes). CIP/DID #RZNE-030461-2020
a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan for
property at 8101 E Avenue NW from U-LI, Urban Low Intensity Area, to U-MI, Urban
Medium Intensity Area.
b. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 8101 E Avenue NW
from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Center District.
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Item 4 - A public hearing will be held to consider establishment of an Urban Revitalization Area for
property at 475 Burdette Drive SW as requested by Skogman Construction (Caleb Mason).
CIP/DID #URTE-0044-2021
a. Resolution adopting the plan for the 16th Ave & Burdette Drive SW Urban
Revitalization Area.
b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the 16th Ave & Burdette Drive SW Urban
Revitalization Area.
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property at 475 Burdette Drive SW as requested by Skogman Construction (Caleb Mason).
CIP/DID #URTE-0044-2021
a. Resolution adopting the plan for the 16th Ave & Burdette Drive SW Urban
Revitalization Area.
b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the 16th Ave & Burdette Drive SW Urban
Revitalization Area.
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Item 5 - A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the Derecho Sidewalk, Driveway and Miscellaneous Pavement Repair
project (estimated cost is $350,000) (Tim Mroch). CIP/DID #333085-01
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Derecho Sidewalk, Driveway and Miscellaneous Pavement Repair project.
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and estimated cost for the Derecho Sidewalk, Driveway and Miscellaneous Pavement Repair
project (estimated cost is $350,000) (Tim Mroch). CIP/DID #333085-01
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Derecho Sidewalk, Driveway and Miscellaneous Pavement Repair project.
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Item 6 - A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Softening Basin Addition project
(estimated cost is $15,790,000) (Jonathan Mouw). CIP/DID #6250072-03
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Northwest Water Treatment Plant Softening Basin Addition project.
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and estimated cost for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Softening Basin Addition project
(estimated cost is $15,790,000) (Jonathan Mouw). CIP/DID #6250072-03
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Northwest Water Treatment Plant Softening Basin Addition project.
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Item 7 - A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the Seminole River Bank Armoring and Access Improvements project
(estimated cost is $880,000) (Jonathan Mouw). CIP/DID #6250100-02
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Seminole River Bank Armoring and Access Improvements project.
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and estimated cost for the Seminole River Bank Armoring and Access Improvements project
(estimated cost is $880,000) (Jonathan Mouw). CIP/DID #6250100-02
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Seminole River Bank Armoring and Access Improvements project.
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Public Comment - This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council
action scheduled for today or any other matter of City business. See above for instructions on
registering to speak via the Zoom software.
Public Comment

action scheduled for today or any other matter of City business. See above for instructions on
registering to speak via the Zoom software.
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Approval of Agenda - MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Approval of Agenda

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Consent Agenda - CONSENT AGENDA: Items 8 - 28av
Consent Agenda

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Item 29 - Report on bids for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Ammonia Storage System
Improvements project (estimated cost is $790,000) (Jonathan Mouw). CIP/DID #6250101-03
Item 29

Improvements project (estimated cost is $790,000) (Jonathan Mouw). CIP/DID #6250101-03
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Item 30 - Report on bids for the FY 2022 Pavement Patching project (estimated cost is $1,400,000)
(Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #3012345-02
a. Resolution rejecting all bids for the FY 2022 Pavement Patching project.
Item 30

(Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #3012345-02
a. Resolution rejecting all bids for the FY 2022 Pavement Patching project.
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Item 31 - Report on bids for the WPC CAS Wetwell Pumping Improvements project (estimated cost is
$3,500,000) (Matt Jensen). CIP/DID #6150049-02
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,763,000, bond and
insurance of Staab Construction Corporation for the WPC CAS Wetwell Pumping
Improvements project.
Item 31

$3,500,000) (Matt Jensen). CIP/DID #6150049-02
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,763,000, bond and
insurance of Staab Construction Corporation for the WPC CAS Wetwell Pumping
Improvements project.
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Item 32 - Report on bids for the Fire Station #7 Concrete Replacement project (estimated cost is
$150,000) (Jeff Koffron). CIP/DID #PUR0521-287
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $144,352.15, bond and
insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Fire Station #7 Concrete Replacement project.
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$150,000) (Jeff Koffron). CIP/DID #PUR0521-287
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $144,352.15, bond and
insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Fire Station #7 Concrete Replacement project.
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Item 33 - Presentation and Resolution authorizing City financial incentives under the Commercial
Reinvestment – Economic Development Program for the redevelopment of property at 1203
Rockford Road SW as proposed by Cobra Metals, LLC (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0045-
2021
Item 33

Reinvestment – Economic Development Program for the redevelopment of property at 1203
Rockford Road SW as proposed by Cobra Metals, LLC (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0045-
2021
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Item 34 - Presentation and Resolution approving a Project Term Sheet with FedEx Ground Package
System, Inc. and Scannell Properties outlining preliminary deal points for financial incentives
for a proposed new warehouse and distribution facility at 1035 Commerce Park Drive SW
(Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #TIF-0058-2021
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System, Inc. and Scannell Properties outlining preliminary deal points for financial incentives
for a proposed new warehouse and distribution facility at 1035 Commerce Park Drive SW
(Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #TIF-0058-2021
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Item 35 - Ordinance amending Chapter 32B of the Municipal Code, Floodplain Management, as
required for the City to receive new flood insurance rate maps effective July 20, 2021 and to
continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. CIP/DID #DSD-002-21
Item 35

required for the City to receive new flood insurance rate maps effective July 20, 2021 and to
continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. CIP/DID #DSD-002-21
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Item 36 - Ordinance establishing the Ellis and J Avenue NW Urban Revitalization Area. CIP/DID
#URTE-0043-2021
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#URTE-0043-2021
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