July 13, 2021 City Council
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Call to Order - Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Proclamation – Parks and Recreation Month (Jackie Thompson-Oster and Duane
Jasper)
Presentation – American Rescue Plan Act Funding Strategy (Jennifer Pratt)
Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Proclamation – Parks and Recreation Month (Jackie Thompson-Oster and Duane
Jasper)
Presentation – American Rescue Plan Act Funding Strategy (Jennifer Pratt)
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Item 1 - A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code, Streets,
Alleys and Sidewalks, by repealing Section 9.11, Clearing Snow from Sidewalk, and enacting
a new Section 9.11 to promote a more inclusive and walkable community and provide safer
accessible routes for pedestrians, particularly vulnerable populations (Mark Jones). CIP/DID
#SWM-010
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code, Streets, Alleys
and Sidewalks, by repealing Section 9.11, Clearing Snow from Sidewalk, and enacting
a new Section 9.11 to promote a more inclusive and walkable community and provide
safer accessible routes for pedestrians, particularly vulnerable populations.
Item 1

Alleys and Sidewalks, by repealing Section 9.11, Clearing Snow from Sidewalk, and enacting
a new Section 9.11 to promote a more inclusive and walkable community and provide safer
accessible routes for pedestrians, particularly vulnerable populations (Mark Jones). CIP/DID
#SWM-010
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code, Streets, Alleys
and Sidewalks, by repealing Section 9.11, Clearing Snow from Sidewalk, and enacting
a new Section 9.11 to promote a more inclusive and walkable community and provide
safer accessible routes for pedestrians, particularly vulnerable populations.
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Item 2 - A public hearing will be held to consider the annexation of territory generally located north of
River Parkway NE as requested by Ashbacher Holdings LLC (Jeff Wozencraft). CIP/DID
#ANNX-031192-2021
a. Resolution authorizing the annexation of territory generally located north of River
Parkway NE as requested by Ashbacher Holdings LLC.
Item 2

River Parkway NE as requested by Ashbacher Holdings LLC (Jeff Wozencraft). CIP/DID
#ANNX-031192-2021
a. Resolution authorizing the annexation of territory generally located north of River
Parkway NE as requested by Ashbacher Holdings LLC.
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Item 3 - A public hearing will be held to consider public comments regarding amendments to the
Administrative Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnership Programs (Sara Buck). CIP/DID #OB246513
a. Resolution adopting the proposed changes to the Administrative Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Programs.
Item 3

Administrative Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnership Programs (Sara Buck). CIP/DID #OB246513
a. Resolution adopting the proposed changes to the Administrative Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Programs.
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Item 4 - A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of a City-owned vacant lot at 420 5th
Avenue SW (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #PRD-031573-2021
a. Resolution accepting a bid from Hau Nguyen in the amount of $2,000 for a City-owned
vacant lot at 420 5th Avenue SW.
Item 4

Avenue SW (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #PRD-031573-2021
a. Resolution accepting a bid from Hau Nguyen in the amount of $2,000 for a City-owned
vacant lot at 420 5th Avenue SW.
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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 6th Street SW from 76th Avenue to 2,000’ South project (estimated
cost is $4,010,000) (Tim Mroch). CIP/DID #301882-02
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
6th Street SW from 76th Avenue to 2,000’ South project.
Item 5

and estimated cost for the 6th Street SW from 76th Avenue to 2,000’ South project (estimated
cost is $4,010,000) (Tim Mroch). CIP/DID #301882-02
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
6th Street SW from 76th Avenue to 2,000’ South 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 1st Street SE from 3rd Avenue SE to 5th Avenue SE Storm Sewer
Improvements project (estimated cost is $1,510,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3315510-66
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
1st Street SE from 3rd Avenue SE to 5th Avenue SE Storm Sewer Improvements
project.
Item 6

and estimated cost for the 1st Street SE from 3rd Avenue SE to 5th Avenue SE Storm Sewer
Improvements project (estimated cost is $1,510,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3315510-66
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
1st Street SE from 3rd Avenue SE to 5th Avenue SE Storm Sewer Improvements
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 Cedar Lake North Shore and Levee Construction project (estimated
cost is $20,840,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3314510-20
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Cedar Lake North Shore and Levee Construction project.
Item 7

and estimated cost for the Cedar Lake North Shore and Levee Construction project (estimated
cost is $20,840,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3314510-20
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Cedar Lake North Shore and Levee Construction project.
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Item 8 - A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the NCSML Floodwall and 16th Avenue SW Road Gate project
(estimated cost is $7,900,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3313520-30
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
NCSML Floodwall and 16th Avenue SW Road Gate project.
Item 8

and estimated cost for the NCSML Floodwall and 16th Avenue SW Road Gate project
(estimated cost is $7,900,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3313520-30
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
NCSML Floodwall and 16th Avenue SW Road Gate project.
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Item 9 - A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the Jones Park Restroom Facility project (estimated cost is $270,000)
(Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0621-317
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Jones Park Restroom Facility project.
Item 9

and estimated cost for the Jones Park Restroom Facility project (estimated cost is $270,000)
(Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0621-317
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Jones Park Restroom Facility project.
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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.
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Approval of Agenda - MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Approval of Agenda

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Consent Agenda - Items 10 - 38bs
Consent Agenda

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Item 11 - Resolution requesting an election be held on November 2, 2021 to extend the Local Option
Sales and Services Tax to fund street maintenance, repair, construction, and reconstruction
work in Cedar Rapids for an additional 10 years. CIP/DID #OB913282
Item 11

Sales and Services Tax to fund street maintenance, repair, construction, and reconstruction
work in Cedar Rapids for an additional 10 years. CIP/DID #OB913282
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Item 39 - Report on bids for the Derecho Sidewalk, Driveway and Miscellaneous Pavement Repair
project (estimated cost is $350,000) (Tim Mroch). CIP/DID #333085-01
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $388,377, plus incentive
up to $14,000, bond and insurance of Possibilities Unlimited, LLC for the Derecho
Sidewalk, Driveway and Miscellaneous Pavement Repair project.
Item 39

project (estimated cost is $350,000) (Tim Mroch). CIP/DID #333085-01
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $388,377, plus incentive
up to $14,000, bond and insurance of Possibilities Unlimited, LLC for the Derecho
Sidewalk, Driveway and Miscellaneous Pavement Repair project.
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Item 40 - Presentation and Resolution authorizing a Term Sheet with The Hub, LLC outlining preliminary
terms for the redevelopment of the former Terex property at 916 16th Street SE (Caleb
Mason). CIP/DID #TIF-0059-2021
Item 40

terms for the redevelopment of the former Terex property at 916 16th Street SE (Caleb
Mason). CIP/DID #TIF-0059-2021
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Item 41 - Ordinance amending the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code by enacting a new Chapter 9A, Rightof-
Way Use, to update implementation and enforcement regulations, and repealing various
sections of Chapter 9, Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks. CIP/DID #41-21-012
a. Resolution adopting an updated Right-of-Way Use Schedule of Fees.
Item 41

Way Use, to update implementation and enforcement regulations, and repealing various
sections of Chapter 9, Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks. CIP/DID #41-21-012
a. Resolution adopting an updated Right-of-Way Use Schedule of Fees.
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Item 42 - Ordinance establishing the 16th Ave & Burdette Drive SW Urban Revitalization Area at 475
Burdette Drive SW. CIP/DID #URTE-0044-2021
Item 42

Burdette Drive SW. CIP/DID #URTE-0044-2021
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Item 43 - Ordinance granting 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.
CIP/DID #RZNE-030461-2020
Item 43

Mixed Use Center District, for property at 8101 E Avenue NW as requested by A & M, LLC.
CIP/DID #RZNE-030461-2020
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Item 44 - Ordinance deleting Chapter 32B of the Municipal Code, Floodplain Management, and enacting
a new Chapter 32B to correct nonsubstantive scrivener’s errors, 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 44

a new Chapter 32B to correct nonsubstantive scrivener’s errors, 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
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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.
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