City Council Minutes February 22, 2005

February 22, 2005
No. 16

The North Liberty City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers.  The Council met informally with applicants for Library Board of Trustees vacancy at 6:45 p.m.  Mayor Mekota called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Council members present:  Bahl, Franker, Gardiner, Moody and Salm.

Also present were Brian James, William J. Sueppel, Kevin Trom, Mary K. Mitchell, Travis Alden, Lesly Huffman, Hannah Fletcher, Anne Daniels, Lorraine Kent, Shelby Behrens, Eric Vandewater, Kevin Hochstetler, Jason Harder, Natalie Stahlman and interested citizens.

Consent Agenda.  Franker moved, seconded by Bahl, to approve staff reports, Telecommunication Commission minutes, renewal of Class C Liquor, Sunday Sales and Outdoor Sales permits for Penn Way Park, City Council minutes of February 8, 2005, January receipts and payment of the attached list of claims.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Franker, Gardiner, Moody, Salm; nays—none.  Motion carried.

Fire Department.  Fire Chief, Eric Vandewater, presented the annual report for the North Liberty Volunteer Fire Department.  He requested better identification of streets and house numbers in construction areas to aid in emergency calls.  He also reported that the department can do fire training on two structures with shingles each year.  The Mayor noted that there is a $2,500 charge for materials used.

Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements.  A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement project.  No oral or written comments were received.  The public hearing was closed.  City Engineer reported that the project includes construction of a five million gallon capacity equalization basin, an emergency generator and safety enhancements at the plant including signage, gates and lights.  Moody moved, seconded by Gardiner, to adopt Resolution No. 05-15, RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Franker, Gardiner, Moody, Salm; nays—none.  Motion carried.

The following bids were received.
Bidder                    Base Bid        Deduct for Ebara Pump
C.H. Langman & Son Inc.        $1,130,000            $20,000
Maxwell Construction            $1,130,000            $32,000
Wendler Engineering            $1,067,363            $24,300
Carter Kirkpatrick Services        $1,027,500            $25,000
Young Industries Inc.            $1,063,200            $10,000

The City Engineer recommends accepting the low bid of Carter Kirkpatrick with the deduct for substitution of an Ebara pump for the Flyte pump at a net cost of $1,002,500.  Council discussed the quality of the two brands of pumps.  Moody moved, seconded by Bahl, to accept the low bid of Carter Kirkpatrick of $1,002,500 using the Ebara pump.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Franker, Gardiner, Moody, Salm; nays—none.  Motion carried.

West Lake Addition.  Bahl moved, seconded by Moody, to approve second consideration of Ordinance No. 05-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE USE REGULATIONS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY CEDAR DEVELOPMENT TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE NORTH LIBERTY ZONING CODE FOR THE RD-10 TWO-UNIT FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Franker, Gardiner, Moody, Salm; nays—none.  Motion carried.

Alexander Way Parking.  Salm moved, seconded by Gardiner, to approve first consideration of Ordinance No. 05-07, AN ORDINANCE MENDING CHAPTER 10.36, ENTITLED “STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING,” OF THE NORTH LIBERTY MUNICIPAL CODY BY ADDING SUBSECTION 10.36.050(MM) TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON ALEXANDER WAY.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Franker, Gardiner, Moody, Salm; nays—none.  Motion carried.

Mayor and Council Salaries.  Moody moved, seconded by Bahl, to approve third consideration of Ordinance No. 05-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.12, ENTITLED “OFFICERS’ SALARIES,” OF THE NORTH LIBERTY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 2.12 AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW CHAPTER 2.12 TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AT $5,000 PER YEAR AND THE COMPENSATION OF EACH CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AT $50 PER MEETING BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Gardiner, Moody; nays—Franker, Salm.  Motion carried.

Moody moved, seconded by Gardiner, to adopt Ordinance No. 05-54.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Gardiner, Moody; nays—Franker, Salm.  Motion carried.

Telecommunications Infrastructure.  Salm moved, seconded by Bahl, to approve third consideration of Ordinance No. 05-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15, “BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTIONS,” OF THE NORTH LIBERTY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.34, “RESIDENTIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS,” TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE RESIDENTIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS SET FORTH BY THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Franker, Gardiner, Moody, Salm; nays—none.  Motion carried.

Mike Mansfield, a North Liberty builder, asked how the new regulations would affect his cost.  After reviewing the code, he noted that he already is following about 90% of the new regulations.   Bahl moved, seconded by Salm, to adopt Ordinance No. 05-05.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Franker, Gardiner, Moody, Salm; nays—none.  Motion carried.

Penn Meadows Addition – Part V.  City Engineer recommended that action to accept the subdivision improvements be deferred until the subdivision can be recorded and the drainage work completed.  Moody moved, seconded by Salm, to defer action.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Franker, Gardiner, Moody, Salm; nays—none.  Motion carried.

Creekside Subdivision – Part Five.  City Engineer reported that all improvements have been completed except for some minor final grading and submission of the maintenance bond with original signatures.  Bahl moved, seconded by Salm, to adopt Resolution No. 05-18, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS, EROSION CONTROL AND GRADING IN CREEKSIDE SUBDIVISION – PART FIVE, subject to submittal of the signed maintenance bond and cleaning of the street.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Franker, Gardiner, Moody, Salm; nays—none.  Motion carried.

Library Board Appointment.  The Mayor appointed Andrew Freeman and Anne Daniels to fill vacancies on Library Board of Trustees for terms that continue to January 1, 2008.

Forevergreen Road and Highway 965.  City Administrator reported that final plans for the Forevergreen Road paving and intersection improvements are due next week and Coralville plans to bid the project by the end of March.

New Business.  Franker reported that the Johnson County Planning Task Force is meeting on Thursday evening at South Slope.

Council discussed enacting an ordinance that would set up a timetable for getting all existing utilities installed underground.

Moody reported that during the Corridor’s trip to Washington D.C., the group lobbied legislators for funding for widening the Penn Street overpass across I-380.  City Administrator reported that JCCOG will be completing an interstate model for Johnson County this summer that will include traffic counts.  Bahl noted that JCCOG is planning extensive trail projects throughout the County and urged that a trail crossing be included in the I-380 overpass project.

Adjournment.  Bahl moved, seconded by Gardiner, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.  Motion carried.