Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cedar Rapids public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in parks rec
Trail network expansion
Trail safety and e-bike conflicts
After two recent fatalities, a resident urged the council to act on e-bike speeds and helmet requirements and to reconsider the e-scooter rental deal.
Ellis Park parking lot and flood control
A $900,000 project relocates a parking lot so Ellis Boulevard can come down off the levee, adding 79 net spaces and 38 trees — the last ARPA-funded flood control project on the northwest side.
Parks, Waterways and Recreation Commission update
First update to the commission's governing ordinance since 2014 — clarifies its advisory role and shifts building maintenance duties to the city.
Roundhouse Art Walk rotating sculpture program
Five sculptures will rotate annually at the new Roundhouse space starting in June — about $20,000 a year from the existing art budget, with a 20% sales commission to help sustain it.
Tree of Five Seasons Park and 1st Street NE two-way conversion
A $2.79 million project will rebuild the park displaced by flood wall construction and restore two-way traffic on 1st Street NE.