November 5, 2013 City Council
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Call to Order -
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order

Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
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Proclamations & Presentations - Proclamation – American Diabetes Month (Stephanie Hamilton, Eastern Iowa Manager)
Presentation – Cedar Rapids Public Library Return on Investment (Bob Pasicznyuk,
Library Director)
Proclamations & Presentations

Presentation – Cedar Rapids Public Library Return on Investment (Bob Pasicznyuk,
Library Director)
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Item 1 - A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of a combined parcel of 15.72 acres of
vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as
requested by the State of Iowa. (Rita Rasmussen)
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $15,720
and execution of a Quit Claim Deed to the State of Iowa in connection with the future
extension of Highway 100 for property located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and
extending to 80th Street. CIP/DID #52-14-001
Item 1

vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as
requested by the State of Iowa. (Rita Rasmussen)
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $15,720
and execution of a Quit Claim Deed to the State of Iowa in connection with the future
extension of Highway 100 for property located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and
extending to 80th Street. CIP/DID #52-14-001
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Item 2 - A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of a combined parcel of 5.91 acres of
vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as
requested by the State of Iowa. (Rita Rasmussen)
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $5,910 and
execution of a Quit Claim Deed to the State of Iowa in connection with the future
extension of Highway 100 for property located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and
extending to 80th Street. CIP/DID #52-14-002
Item 2

vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as
requested by the State of Iowa. (Rita Rasmussen)
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $5,910 and
execution of a Quit Claim Deed to the State of Iowa in connection with the future
extension of Highway 100 for property located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and
extending to 80th Street. CIP/DID #52-14-002
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Item 3 - A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of a combined parcel of 10.59 acres of
vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as
requested by the State of Iowa. (Rita Rasmussen)
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $10,590
and execution of a Quit Claim Deed to the State of Iowa in connection with the future
extension of Highway 100 for property located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and
extending to 80th Street. CIP/DID #52-14-003
Item 3

vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as
requested by the State of Iowa. (Rita Rasmussen)
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $10,590
and execution of a Quit Claim Deed to the State of Iowa in connection with the future
extension of Highway 100 for property located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and
extending to 80th Street. CIP/DID #52-14-003
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Item 4 - A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of a combined parcel of 5.44 acres of
vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as
requested by the State of Iowa. (Rita Rasmussen)
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $5,440 and
execution of a Quit Claim Deed to the State of Iowa in connection with the future
extension of Highway 100 for property located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and
extending to 80th Street. CIP/DID #52-14-004
Item 4

vacant City-owned land located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and extending to 80th Street as
requested by the State of Iowa. (Rita Rasmussen)
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $5,440 and
execution of a Quit Claim Deed to the State of Iowa in connection with the future
extension of Highway 100 for property located westerly of Edgewood Road NE and
extending to 80th Street. CIP/DID #52-14-004
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Item 5 - A public hearing will be held to consider route and fare changes to the City bus service. (Brad
DeBrower)
a. Resolution authorizing the Transit Division to implement bus route and fare changes to
the City bus service in conjunction with the re-opening of the Ground Transportation
Center on or around December 2, 2013. CIP/DID #977816
Item 5

DeBrower)
a. Resolution authorizing the Transit Division to implement bus route and fare changes to
the City bus service in conjunction with the re-opening of the Ground Transportation
Center on or around December 2, 2013. CIP/DID #977816
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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 76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project (estimated cost is
$4,120,000). (Doug Wilson)
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids
and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project. CIP/DID #301208-02
Item 6

estimated cost for the 76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project (estimated cost is
$4,120,000). (Doug Wilson)
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids
and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project. CIP/DID #301208-02
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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 Montclair Drive NW from Owen Street to Jacolyn Drive Storm Sewer and
Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $185,000). (Doug Wilson)
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Montclair Drive NW from Owen Street to Jacolyn Drive Storm Sewer and Intersection
Improvements project. CIP/DID #301847-01
Item 7

estimated cost for the Montclair Drive NW from Owen Street to Jacolyn Drive Storm Sewer and
Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $185,000). (Doug Wilson)
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Montclair Drive NW from Owen Street to Jacolyn Drive Storm Sewer and Intersection
Improvements project. CIP/DID #301847-01
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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 Hoover Trail Park project (estimated cost is $65,000). (Steve Krug)
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Hoover Trail Park project. CIP/DID #307222-01
Item 8

estimated cost for the Hoover Trail Park project (estimated cost is $65,000). (Steve Krug)
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Hoover Trail Park project. CIP/DID #307222-01
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Public Comment 1 -
Public Comment
If you wish to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council action scheduled for
today, please use the sign-up sheet (next to the agendas) located on the table outside the Council
Chambers. Please approach the microphone when called upon.
Public Comment 1

Public Comment
If you wish to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council action scheduled for
today, please use the sign-up sheet (next to the agendas) located on the table outside the Council
Chambers. Please approach the microphone when called upon.
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Motion to Approve Agenda - Motion to Approve Agenda
Items 29 and 30 moved to regular agenda
Motion to Approve Agenda

Items 29 and 30 moved to regular agenda
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Consent Agenda - Consent Agenda
Items 10 - 31
Item 10d was pulled from the Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda

Items 10 - 31
Item 10d was pulled from the Consent Agenda
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Item 29 - Resolution approving coordination of services with the Medical Self-Supported Municipal
Improvement District Commission. CIP/DID #665560
Item 29

Improvement District Commission. CIP/DID #665560
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Item 30 - Resolution authorizing the abatement and demolition of one commercial parcel under the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD). CIP/DID #330250-01
Item 30

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (FLOOD). CIP/DID #330250-01
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Item 32 - Report on bids for the 8th Street NW at Ellis Lane NW Flood Protection Improvements project
(estimated cost is $86,000). (Dave Wallace)
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $73,290.63 plus
incentive up to $6,000, bond and insurance of Iowa State Contractors, Inc. for the 8th
Street NW at Ellis Lane NW Flood Protection Improvements project. CIP/DID #304285-
01
Item 32

(estimated cost is $86,000). (Dave Wallace)
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $73,290.63 plus
incentive up to $6,000, bond and insurance of Iowa State Contractors, Inc. for the 8th
Street NW at Ellis Lane NW Flood Protection Improvements project. CIP/DID #304285-
01
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Item 33 - Report on bids for the WPC Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project (estimated cost is $2,500,000).
(Steve Hershner)
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,049,000, bond and
insurance of WRH, Inc. for the WPC Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project. CIP/DID
#615180-03
Item 33

(Steve Hershner)
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,049,000, bond and
insurance of WRH, Inc. for the WPC Cryogenic Plant Upgrades project. CIP/DID
#615180-03
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Item 34 - Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged
Structures and Parcels. (John Riggs)
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract for the amount not to exceed $212,400,
bond and insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Environmental Remediation and
Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels project (estimated cost is
$230,000) (FLOOD). CIP/DID #0813-038
Item 34

Structures and Parcels. (John Riggs)
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract for the amount not to exceed $212,400,
bond and insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Environmental Remediation and
Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels project (estimated cost is
$230,000) (FLOOD). CIP/DID #0813-038
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Item 35 - Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a .058 acre
strip of City-owned right-of-way located along the southwesterly property line of 500 1st Street
SE as requested by TrueNorth Real Estate, L.C.
a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as a .058 acre strip of
City-owned right-of-way located along the southwesterly property line of 500 1st Street
SE and accepting an easement for public storm sewer, water main and public utilities
over the vacated right-of-way as requested by TrueNorth Real Estate, L.C. CIP/DID 41-
13-044
Item 35

strip of City-owned right-of-way located along the southwesterly property line of 500 1st Street
SE as requested by TrueNorth Real Estate, L.C.
a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as a .058 acre strip of
City-owned right-of-way located along the southwesterly property line of 500 1st Street
SE and accepting an easement for public storm sewer, water main and public utilities
over the vacated right-of-way as requested by TrueNorth Real Estate, L.C. CIP/DID 41-
13-044
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Item 36 - Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 6,010
square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley between 7th Street and 8th Street SE and
between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue SE as requested by Mercy Medical Center.
a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 6,010 square-foot
parcel of right-of-way located in the alley between 7th Street and 8th Street SE and
between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue SE and accepting an easement for communication
lines and sanitary sewer as requested by Mercy Medical Center. CIP/DID 41-14-012
Item 36

square-foot parcel of right-of-way located in the alley between 7th Street and 8th Street SE and
between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue SE as requested by Mercy Medical Center.
a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 6,010 square-foot
parcel of right-of-way located in the alley between 7th Street and 8th Street SE and
between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue SE and accepting an easement for communication
lines and sanitary sewer as requested by Mercy Medical Center. CIP/DID 41-14-012
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Item 37 - Ordinance deleting Chapter 68 of the Municipal Code, Airport, and replacing it with a new
Chapter 68 providing for rules for the operation and management of the airport. CIP/DID
#982868
Item 37

Chapter 68 providing for rules for the operation and management of the airport. CIP/DID
#982868
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Public Comment 2 - This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City
Council business.
Public Comment 2

Council business.
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Adjournment - Adjournment
Adjournment

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