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Coralville council action: utility‑fee ordinance advanced, bids rejected, engineering agreements approved
Summary
At its May 12 meeting the Coralville City Council advanced an ordinance to update utility rates and deposits, rejected two stair‑replacement bids for the IRL West parking facility, and approved engineering agreements for 8th Street reconstruction and Ridgeview stormwater basins, among other consent items.
The Coralville City Council on May 12 took a slate of actions on infrastructure and fiscal items.
Utility fees and deposits: City staff confirmed the fee changes discussed during the budget cycle and said the new rates and deposits will take effect July 1. Ordinance No. 2026‑1007 (amending Chapters 107.03 and 107.04 regarding water rates, solid‑waste collection fees, administrative fees for delinquent utility bills and account deposits) was introduced by Councilperson Hai Huynh, seconded by Katie Freeman for first consideration; a roll‑call vote carried to advance the ordinance for further consideration.
IRL West parking facility stair replacement: Parking & Transportation Director Vicky Robrock reported two bids—Structural Solutions at $432,265 and Western Specialists at $1,100,000—far above the engineer’s estimate of $180,000. Given the disparity, staff recommended rejecting the bids; the council adopted Resolution No. 2026‑66 rejecting all bids so staff and the consultant can pursue cost‑reducing approaches.
Street and stormwater investments: City Engineer Scott Larson described plans and timing for reconstructing 8th Street (west of 12th Avenue to the recreation center), including a new water main and split construction over two seasons to coordinate with the new recreation center. The council approved an engineering services agreement with Shoemaker & Haaland (not to exceed $245,700) via Resolution No. 2026‑67. The council also approved an engineering agreement with RDG Planning & Design for Ridgeview stormwater basins improvements (not to exceed $134,548) via Resolution No. 2026‑68; Larson described proposed pond, trail and amenity elements and coordination with future road extensions.
Other votes and consent items: The council accepted the Oakdale Boulevard Extension‑2023 as completed (retainage due $101,189.14) and approved a second amendment to a license agreement with DeFauw Corporation (Katsch Boutique) extending the term to Jan. 31, 2028, and a First Amendment to the Gather Iowa redevelopment agreement clarifying Phase 1. The consent calendar (items a‑ee) passed and included new alcohol licenses, vendor payments, contractor pay estimates, training and travel approvals, and the March 2026 Treasurer’s Report.
The council adjourned to an executive session at 7:50 PM to discuss real estate strategy under Iowa Code Section 21.5(j), reconvened at 8:16 PM and adjourned the meeting at 8:17 PM.
