Someone cut down the FLOCK cameras at the O Ave and Edgewood Rd intersection o.O

Edit: Just the north facing one.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fTuXRDtZpdHRR9U19

KCRG: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/08/10/cedar-rapids-police-department-investigating-flock-camera-vandalism/

Meeting Overview

The headline item of this noon meeting is a resolution requesting a special election to approve up to $60,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for the Fire Department — a measure that, if placed on the ballot, would put the city's largest public safety capital question in years before voters. The council also awarded two infrastructure contracts, the 4th Avenue SW Gatewell to Tschiggfrie Excavating ($533,209.80) and the Ellis Park Parking Lot to Peterson Contractors ($605,094.80), and allocated $500,000 in FY 2027 hotel-motel tax across 17 recipients. Seven public hearings covered two City-owned property dispositions, a status review of the Eastern Iowa Health Center generator project, and plans for four capital projects totaling $4,979,000. The consent agenda carried 25 beer/liquor/wine applications, the 34th Street SE assessment series, and dozens of contracts and easements.

Key Sections

Opening Items

• Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
• Proclamation – OSHA Safe & Sound Week
• Proclamation – Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week

Public Hearings

1. Property Disposition – 62 17th Avenue SW
   • Disposition of a 17-foot strip of City-owned property adjacent to 62 17th Avenue SW, requested by Budova Properties LLC (Dustin Kern).
2. Property Disposition – 916 5th Street SE
   • Disposition of City-owned property at 916 5th Street SE, requested by Noah Zeker. Council Priority.
3. Eastern Iowa Health Center Generator Project
   • Status review of the generator project funded through the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Council Priority.
4. Cedar Lake Amenities Bid Package 3A: Recreational Amenities
   • Plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost adopted. Estimated cost $1,340,000. Council Priority.
5. Center Point Road Bridge Over CN Railroad Bridge Deck Overlay
   • Plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost adopted. Estimated cost $632,000. Paving for Progress.
6. Water System Variable Frequency Drive Replacements
   • Plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost adopted. Estimated cost $2,692,000.
7. City Annex Phase 1 FF&E
   • Furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the City Annex. Plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost adopted. Estimated cost $315,000.

Public Comment

Consent Agenda

(Approved in Bulk)

• Administrative & Financial Approvals:
  • Meeting minutes, payment of bills, and payroll approved.
  • Property disposition update: Amendment to Resolution No. 0890-07-25 covering seven City-owned properties along 22nd Avenue SW — two properties removed and the developer's name updated to Linden Row Townhomes LLC, an entity of Tyler Oswood.
• Property & Infrastructure Development:
  • 34th Street SE (north of Terry Drive to Cottage Grove Avenue): Full assessment series advanced for water and sanitary sewer service improvements — preliminary resolution, lot values and preliminary plat, Resolution of Necessity, and direction to prepare detailed plans. Paving for Progress.
  • Land acquisitions: Fair market value of $130,000 accepted for the total acquisition of 1426 1st Street NW from Gregory Vail for the Cedar River Flood Control System (Council Priority); $14,565 for a temporary easement and landscaping damages at 116 34th Street SE from Richard Stewart and Mary Bann (Paving for Progress).
  • Assessments levied: Final schedule of assessments for the Wiley Boulevard Trail Improvements from Williams Boulevard to 16th Avenue SW (Council Priority).
  • Future Public Hearings (Aug 25): Development Agreement with Midwest Development Co., an entity of Skogman Companies, for public infrastructure at 7217 Underwood Avenue SW; Development Agreement with Pedcor Investments A LLC for affordable housing at 4010 20th Avenue SW; change of zone south of Wright Brothers Boulevard SW and east of Kirkwood Boulevard SW from S-RLF to S-RMF-PUD, requested by Prairie Land Development, LLC (all Council Priority).
  • Future Bid Hearing (Aug 25): Ellis Road NW at Rawson Lane Sanitary Sewer Improvements (estimated cost $850,000).
  • Future Public Hearing (Sept 8): Amendment No. 12 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area, with consultation with affected taxing entities.
  • Final Plats: CR Taylor First Addition north of 15th Avenue and east of 4th Street SW; Prairie Summit YMCA First Addition north of 76th Avenue SW and east of Interstate 380 (both Council Priority).
• Public Safety & Business Licenses:
  • Beer/Liquor/Wine Licenses (25 applications): New and renewal licenses for convenience stores, restaurants, bars, and event venues, including River City Liquor & Tobacco (new, formerly Kwik Spirits #560) and 5-day event licenses for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance's Market After Dark, Tycoon, and the Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery.
• Board & Commission Appointments:
  • Joseph Malas appointed to the Cedar Rapids Medical Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission, effective through June 30, 2028.
  • Vote of thanks to John Hansen for service on the Parks, Waterways & Recreation Commission.
• Special Events Approvals:
  • NewBo Half Marathon and 10k Races (September 6, 2026) and the Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Client Appreciation Event (September 18, 2026), with associated road closures.
• Assessment Actions & Project Completions:
  • Solid Waste & Recycling Cleanup: Intent to assess one property and levy assessment on one property (Council Priority).
  • Water Division Delinquent Utility Bills: Intent to assess 31 properties.
  • Project Completions: 42nd Street NE from Edgewood Road to Pine View Drive Pavement Improvements accepted — Change Order No. 11 deducting $289,566.20 and final payment of $212,728.35 to E & F Paving Co., LLC (original $4,381,112.55; final $4,254,566.90). Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 feet west accepted — Change Order No. 7 deducting $87,017.12 and final payment of $10,090 to E & F Paving Co., LLC (original $1,019,947.91; final $972,025.92). Both with 4-year Performance Bonds. Paving for Progress and Council Priority respectively.
• Major Contracts & Services:
  • Public Safety & IT: Agreement with the Cedar Rapids Community School District for Police PAL programming for the 2026-2027 school year; software licenses and technical support for the Utilities Department's customer service and billing system from Mythics ($159,415.76).
  • Water & Wastewater: Amendment No. 5 renewing Cahoy Pump Service, Inc. well maintenance services, not to exceed $600,000 (original $100,000); three Lightnin SPX gearboxes from Trident Process, Inc. ($276,171); Change Order No. 2 with WRH, Inc. for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Lime Slaker Replacement ($166,658.80; total $4,288,658.80).
  • Engineering (PSAs and amendments): McClure Engineering Co. for the Tower Drive Lift Station project (not to exceed $473,000); RSM US LLP Amendment No. 2 for WPCF Process Improvements – Contract 2 ($400,000; total $1,200,000; Council Priority); Snyder & Associates, Inc. Amendment No. 6 for Cedar Lake Amenities ($93,900; total $1,177,065; Council Priority); Stanley Consultants, Inc. Amendment No. 29 for Flood Mitigation Services – East Side Phase 1 ($169,000; total $52,581,348; Council Priority).
  • Fleet: Amendment to Resolution No. 1547-12-25 correcting the purchase amount for a Freightliner chassis with dump body from Truck Country to $168,333.
  • Land & Easements: Permanent Storm Sewer Easement from Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC at 436 G Avenue NW (Council Priority); Temporary Construction Easements with two property owners ($395 total) for the 1st Avenue E Pavement Rehabilitation project and three property owners ($390 total) for the D Avenue NW Reconstruction project (both Paving for Progress).

Regular Agenda Items

1. 4th Avenue SW Gatewell Project
   • Bid report (estimated cost $390,000); contract awarded to Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for $533,209.80 — $143,209.80 over the engineer's estimate.
2. Ellis Park Parking Lot Project
   • Bid report (estimated cost $900,000); contract awarded to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for $605,094.80, plus incentive up to $10,000 — well under estimate. Council Priority.
3. Fire Department Bond Referendum – Up to $60,000,000
   • Presentation by Interim Chief Halleran and resolution requesting a special election to approve the issuance of not to exceed $60,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose) for the Fire Department.
   • As a general obligation measure this requires voter approval rather than council action alone — the largest single financing question the council has advanced this year.
4. FY 2027 Hotel-Motel Tax Allocations
   • Presentation by Abhijit Deshpande and four resolutions allocating $500,000 total: $411,781 to 14 organizations, $34,431 to Hawkeye Downs, $38,788 to the Indian Creek Nature Center, and $15,000 to the New Bohemia & Czech Village Group (Southside Investment Board).
5. City-Owned Land Redevelopment – 2nd/3rd Streets and 16th/17th Avenues SE
   • Resolution accepting a proposal from East Bend & 2nd Holdings LLC, an entity of Stefan Doerrfeld, for redevelopment of City-owned land between 2nd and 3rd Streets and 16th and 17th Avenues SE. Council Priority.

Ordinances

• Second & Possible Third Readings:
  • Caledonia Haulers Urban Renewal Area: Collection of tax increments at 420-550 French Court SW. First read July 28. Council Priority.
  • Rezoning – 1027 & 1033 8th Street NW: Change of zone from T-R1 (Traditional Residential Single Unit) to T-RF (Traditional Residential Flex), requested by Matthew 25. First read July 28. Council Priority.

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