City Council Minutes December 13, 2005

December 13, 2005
No. 15

Council member Tom Salm called the regular session to order at 6:02 p.m.

Council members present:  Bahl, Kuhl, Moody, and Salm; absent: Gardiner.

Also present were Brian James, William J. Sueppel, Kevin Trom, Tracey Mulcahey, Travis Alden, Paul Osterholt, Bradley Franzwa, Jacob Koller, Roy Romans, Erek Sittig, Colleen Chipman, Brandy Brown, John Huffaker, Margie Jones, David Moore, Serena Piscitelli, Alisha Ruffcorn, Valerie Hoffman, Chris Hoffman and other interested citizens.

Consent agenda.  Moody moved, seconded by Kuhl, to approve, City Council minutes from November 22, 2005, staff reports, Planning and Zoning minutes, Telecommunications Commission minutes and payment of the attached list of claims with the Good Neighbor Policy discussion being amended off the agenda.  The vote was: ayes—Kuhl, Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—none.  Motion carried.

Board and Commission Appointments
Since the Mayor position is vacant, the Library Board members who were up for reappointment will remain on the Board until the election contest is completed.

Two positions were open on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council heard presentations from the candidates for the Commission. The candidates were Bradley Franzwa, Jacob Koller, Roy Romans, Erek Sittig, and Colleen Chipman.  Candidates responded to questions from Council.

One vacancy and two terms were available on the Parks and Recreation Commission.  Two candidates withdrew their names from consideration prior to the meeting. Council heard presentations from candidates for the Commission. The candidates were Brandy Brown, John Huffaker, Margie Jones, David Moore, Serena Piscitelli, and Alisha Ruffcorn.  Candidates responded to questions from Council.

Council then heard from the candidates for the Telecommunications Commission to fill two terms.  Valerie Hoffman and David Moore both presented.  Candidates responded to questions from Council.

Moody moved, Bahl seconded to appoint Roy Romans and Erek Sittig to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The vote was:  ayes—Moody, Salm, Kuhl, and Bahl; nays – none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Moody moved, Bahl seconded to reappoint Shelby Behrens to the Parks & Recreation Commission.  The vote was:  ayes—Moody, Salm, Kuhl, and Bahl; nays – none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Kuhl moved, Bahl seconded to appoint John Huffaker to the Parks & Recreation Commission.  The vote was:  ayes—Moody, Salm, Kuhl, and Bahl; nays – none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Moody moved, Kuhl seconded to appoint Margie Jones to the Parks & Recreation Commission.  The vote was:  ayes—Moody, Salm, Kuhl, and Bahl; nays – none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Bahl moved, Moody seconded to appoint Serena Piscitelli to the vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission. The vote was:  ayes—Moody, Salm, Kuhl, and Bahl; nays – none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Moody moved, Kuhl seconded to appoint Valerie Hoffman to the Telecommunications Commission.  The vote was:  ayes—Moody, Salm, Kuhl, and Bahl; nays – none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Kuhl moved, Moody seconded to appoint David Moore to the Telecommunications Commission.  The vote was:  ayes—Moody, Salm, Kuhl, and Bahl; nays – none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Council recessed at 6:40 p.m.

Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

Public Comment.
Daniel Schaapveld expressed his concerns with Glynmor Additon. James Wozniak made statements regarding various issues including council appointments. Jason Dumont presented regarding the positives of development on the economy of the City. Cindy Leveille spoke regarding the Comprehensive Plan and requests for waiving of readings of ordinances.. Teri Snell expressed concerns for traffic accommodations and Fox Valley. Bradley Franzwa made a statement regarding the necessity of Council to not waive the three reading requirement for ordinances. Forest Leveille stated that Council should refrain from expediting any developments. Jim Seelman stated he is not opposed to development rather wants the process done properly.
Bev Seelman responded to Jason Dumont’s comments.  She reported that items that Council required to be completed regarding Glynmor, fence and capping of tile, have been agreed to verbally but not in writing. She recommended denying the application for preliminary plat by Glynmor. She requested to reserve the right to speak regarding agenda item number eight.
Robert Sentman reviewed the City’s Comprehensive Plan and IDNR’s discharge requirement documents for Council.  He requested that Council persist with agreements. Jonathan Silver spoke against election contest proceedings. He stated that James Wozniak will remember where he comes from when he is in a higher elected position. Merrill Smalley stated that Glynmor’s developers have not spoken to all neighbors.  His property receives the water after it crosses the Seelman property. Bernie Schieltz reported that he is an adjacent owner to Glynmor.  He applauded the addition of the trail and upgraded entrances.  He further reported that he spoke with Alan Marks regarding reorienting the front of the houses.  He stated that Mr. Marks did not respond to his requests.

Petitions were presented to the City Clerk protesting the rezoning request for Fox Valley.

North Liberty Community Food and Clothing Pantry.  Judy McRoberts and Natalie Wilkerson presented information regarding North Liberty’s Community Food and Clothing Pantry.  They requested $500 for the remainder of this fiscal year and $2,400 for next fiscal year.

Kuhl moved to provide the pantry with $1,000, Moody seconded.  After discussion, the vote was:  ayes – Salm, Kuhl, Bahl, Moody; nays—none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Moody moved, Kuhl seconded to budget for at least $2,400 and up to $3,000, if possible for FY 07 for the North Liberty Community Food and Clothing Pantry.  After discussion, the vote was:  ayes – Salm, Kuhl, Bahl, Moody; nays—none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Master Sign Permit – 1215 Jordan Street.  City Administrator James presented the Master Sign Permit Application.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.  Staff recommends approval.

Moody moved, Bahl seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-214, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR JUDY RUGGERS FOR 1215 JORDAN STREET, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes –Kuhl, Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

WML Development.  Staff presented the requested amendments to the Planned Area Development.  The public hearing was held. No written or verbal comments were received.  The public hearing was closed.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial. Staff recommends denial, as well.

Salm called for a motion on Resolution No. 05-215, A RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT FOR WML DEVELOPMENT.  Hearing no motions, the item failed for lack of action.

Voluntary Severance Petition.  The petition for voluntary severance of MGCSMS’s property as applied for by Mike Gatens was reviewed.  The severance is a part of the agreement with Coralville. North Liberty will sever this parcel in exchange for the reconstruction of Forevergreen Road.

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff both offered favorable recommendations regarding the severance.

Bahl moved, Moody seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-216, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF MIKE GATENS TO DEANNEX A TRACT OF GROUND FROM THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes –Bahl, Moody, Salm, Kuhl; nays—none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Glynmor Addition.  William Lillis presented the preliminary plat application for Glynmor Addition.  Lillis stated that the developer and attorneys met with the Sentmans and Seelmans to resolve the drainage, fence, and tile issues.  He reported they have reached a verbal understanding regarding fences and tile issues, but have not resolved the drainage issues.  He stated they have complied with the subdivision ordinance in its entirety.

Discussion was held regarding the orientation of homes on Jones Blvd., drainage issues, and fencing issues.

Tom Gelman, the attorney for the Seelmans stated that three options for drainage existed:  1. do it later. Show something on the preliminary plat. 2. Forty foot waterway where one had never been. 3.  Get the water underground.  He stated this has basically become an issue of cost.

Both parties attorneys agreed that they had verbal agreements regarding the fence and tile issues, but nothing in writing. They also agreed that a six inch tile line would not be agreed to.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denying the preliminary plat. Staff expressed concern regarding no information about fencing being on the preliminary plat.

Bahl moved to accept Resolution No. 05-217 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GLYNMOR ADDITION, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA with the following conditions:
1. A written fence agreement.
2. Capping of tiles.
3.  Entrance approval.
4. Minimum of six inch tile for drainage extended to Buffalo Creek.
Moody seconded.  After discussion, the vote was:  ayes –Moody, Kuhl, Bahl; nays—, Salm; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Council recessed at 9:30 p.m.

Council reconvened at 9:39 p.m.

Kuhl stated he thought he was voting to accept Planning & Zoning’s recommendation to send it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Kuhl moved to reconsider the previous motion, Salm seconded.   The vote was:  ayes—Kuhl, Bahl; nays- Moody, Salm; absent – Gardiner.  The motion failed.

Lot 19, Deerfield 4th Addition.  Duane Musser and Scott McDonough presented the final plat for Lot 19, Deerfield 4th Addition.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with one abstention.  Staff recommends approval.

Moody moved, Bahl seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-218, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 19, DEERFIELD 4TH ADDITION, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA.  After discussion, the vote was:  ayes—Bahl, Moody, Salm, Kuhl; nays—none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Musser presented the Planned Area Development for Lot 19, Deerfield 4th Addition.

The public hearing was opened for the Planned Area Development for Lot 19, Deerfield 4th Addition.  No written or verbal comments were received.  The public hearing was closed.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the requirement that stucco be added and a 6 inch curb and sidewalk be installed along proposed building number three.  Staff recommended approval as the developer has complied with all requests.

Moody moved, Bahl seconded to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 05-51, ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VARIANCES TO THE NORTH LIBERTY ZONING CODE SET FORTH IN THE PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOT 19, DEERFIELD 4TH ADDITION, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA.  The vote was: ayes – Moody, Salm, Kuhl, and Bahl; nays—none; absent—Gardiner.  The motion carried.

MGCSMS, LLC.  The rezoning request of MGCSMS was presented by Duane Musser. The developer wishes to rezone their property from ID (Interim Development) to C-2-A (Highway Commercial) which property is located at the Intersection of Highway 965 and Forevergreen Road.  Musser requested that the consideration of second and third readings be removed from the agenda for consideration.

The public hearing for the request for rezoning was held. No written comments were received.  Byron Tinkey asked if a buffer would be required between commercial and residential.  Staff indicated that it would be required.  The public hearing was closed.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends approval.

Bahl moved, Moody seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance No. 05-52, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE USE REGULATIONS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY MGCSMS, LLC, LOCATED IN NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE NORTH LIBERTY MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE C-2-A HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.  After discussion, the vote was:  ayes – Salm, Bahl, Kuhl, Moody; nays—none; absent – Gardiner.

Fox Valley Subdivision.  Edgar Colony, Ray Colony, Adam Bohr, and Karla Davis presented the concept plan for Fox Valley Subdivision.  Ray Colony requested that the requests for suspension of the rules allowing for additional considerations of the rezoning ordinances be removed from the agenda.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.  City staff recommends approval of the application.

The public hearing was opened.  Joe Holland, attorney for Colony, Inc. specified the matter at hand is rezoning not the preliminary plat.  Renee Manders expressed concern that Highway 965 could not handle the traffic volumes this will create.  Colleen Chipman stated that the petitions are legal and correct. Chipman read from State Code regarding zoning changes.  She presented Council with a list of questions to be answered.  Byron Tinkey requested the RM-8 be changed to large single family lots.  Robert Knaack discussed the traffic on Penn Street and Jones Blvd.  Wayne Grell asked about the Forevergreen Rd and Jones Blvd. intersection, sidewalks along Jones Blvd, and the future condition of Forevergreen Road.  Rod Young opposes the RM-8 and RD-8 zones.  Robert Parker read excerpts from the City’s Comprehensive Plan and stated that this development does not comply with the Comp. Plan.  He requested a contingency be attached to the rezoning that would require that the developer pay for the water supply and sewer infrastructure. Jim Seelman stated that things need to be worked out.  He expressed concern over safety of kids on bikes.  Mark Chipman stated he is not against development, but is against RM-8 and RD-8.  Carolyn Matousek opposes multi-family development.  Scott Ogden wants one acre lots.  Tom Berdo stated his opposition to multi-family and his dislike for the “buffer zone.”  Joe Holland read from the Comprehensive Plan regarding future land use inventory.  Holland stated this is a long process and asked people to consider if this is an appropriate land use.  He stated that the subdividers agreement will contain language limiting the number of units to low density multi-family.  Cindy Leveille asked why the developers are rushing it through.  Robert Parker read from the Comp Plan regarding District 5 recommendations including the types of housing that are acceptable.

Bahl moved, Moody seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance No. 05-53, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE USE REGULATIONS ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS  FOX VALLEY SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE NORTH LIBERTY MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE RS-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.  After discussion, the vote was:  ayes—Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—Kuhl; absent –Gardiner.  Motion carried. (December 16, 2005 — After review of the petitions submitted by the property owners owning property within two hundred feet of the rezoning request, a supermajority is not required and the motion is carried.)

The public hearing was closed.

Moody moved, Bahl seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance No. 05-54, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE USE REGULATIONS ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS  FOX VALLEY SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE NORTH LIBERTY MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE RS-4RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.  After discussion, the vote was:  ayes—Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—Kuhl; absent –Gardiner.  Motion carried. (December 16, 2005 — After review of the petitions submitted by the property owners owning property within two hundred feet of the rezoning request, a supermajority is not required and the motion is carried.)

Bahl moved, Salm seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance No. 05-55, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE USE REGULATIONS ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS  FOX VALLEY SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE NORTH LIBERTY MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE RD-8 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.  After discussion, the vote was:  ayes—Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—Kuhl; absent –Gardiner.  Motion carried.  (December 16, 2005 — After review of the petitions submitted by the property owners owning property within two hundred feet of the rezoning request, a supermajority is not required and the motion is carried.)

Bahl moved, Moody seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance No. 05-56, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE USE REGULATIONS ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS  FOX VALLEY SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE NORTH LIBERTY MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE RM-8 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.  After discussion, the vote was:  ayes—Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—Kuhl; absent –Gardiner.  Motion carried based on the vote.  (December 16, 2005 — After review of the petitions submitted by the property owners owning property within two hundred feet of the rezoning request, a supermajority is required and the motion fails.)

Liberty’s Gate, Part 9.  Kevin Hochstetler and Duane Musser presented the final plat for Liberty’s Gate, Part 9.

The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the final plat.

Moody moved, Bahl seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-219, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR LIBERTY’S GATE, PART NINE.  The vote was: ayes—Bahl, Moody, Salm, Kuhl; nays—none; absent—Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Liberty’s Gate, Part 10. Kevin Hochstetler and Duane Musser presented the final plat for Liberty’s Gate, Part 9.

The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the final plat.

Bahl moved, Moody seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-220, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR LIBERTY’S GATE, PART TEN.  The vote was: ayes—Bahl, Moody, Salm, Kuhl; nays—none; absent—Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Liberty’s Gate, L.C. Planned Area Development.  Duane Musser and Kevin Hochstetler presented the Planned Area Development for Liberty’s Gate, L.C.

The public hearing was opened.  No written or verbal comments were received. The public hearing was closed.

The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval of the PAD.

Bahl moved, Moody seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance No. 05-57 ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VARIANCES TO THE NORTH LIBERTY ZONING CODE SET FORTH IN THE PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LIBERTY’S GATE L.C., NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA.  After discussion the vote was: ayes—Salm, Bahl, Kuhl, Moody; nays—none; absent—Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Premier Automotive.  Council was presented with the conditional use request for short term outdoor storage of damaged vehicles.

The public hearing was held.  No written or oral comments were received. The public hearing was closed.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with no more than one week and no more than five spaces allowed.  The nuisance ordinance is the threshold. Staff recommends approval with the same conditions.

Kuhl moved, Moody seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-221, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY AND PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE SETTING FORTH THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH OUTDOOR STORAGE OF DAMAGED VEHICLES WILL BE PERMITTED ON THEIR PROPERTY AT 2 LIONS DRIVE with the agreement coming back to Council when it is completed.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Bahl, Kuhl, Moody, Salm; nays—none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

North Grand Plaza, Lumber Addition.  Duane Musser, Mike Evans, and Kevin O’Brien presented regarding the preliminary plat for Lumber Addition.

The Planning and Zoning Commission did not recommend approval due to the intersection with Penn Street.  Staff recommends approval with the new, revised plat submitted.  Discussion was held regarding the intersection of the frontage road with Penn Street and stormwater detention.

Moody moved to approve Resolution 05-222, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE  PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LUMBER ADDITION, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA pending the drainage issues being worked out before January 3, 2006 or going back to Planning and Zoning if not resolved.  Bahl seconded.  The vote was:  ayes – Bahl, Moody, Salm, Kuhl; nays—none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Broadmoor Estates, Part 7.  Acceptance of property improvements in Broadmoor Estates, Part 7 was discussed.  Moody moved, Salm seconded approval of Resolution No. 05-211 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS IN BROADMOOR ESTATES ADDITION, PART 7, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA pending confirmation by the City Attorney that issues have been resolved with the neighbors.  The vote was: ayes—Salm, Kuhl, Bahl, Moody; nays—none; absent—Gardiner. Motion carried.

Highway 965 and Forevergreen Road Improvements Project.  Brian Wilham and Brian James presented information regarding bids received for the road improvement project at Highway 965 and Forevergreen Road.  PCI was the low bidder.  Coralville is awarding the contract and receiving the funds for the project.  No Council action was required.

Linn County REC Substation.  Bahl moved, Kuhl seconded to approve second consideration of Ordinance 05-49 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Linn County REC to Those set Forth in the North Liberty Zoning Code for the I-1 Industrial District.  The vote was: ayes—Kuhl, Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Saints Corridor Commercial Park.   Bahl moved, Moody seconded to approve the third consideration of Ordinance 05-47, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Saints Corridor Investment and Jeff Maxwell to those Set Forth in the North Liberty Zoning Code for the C-2-A Highway Commercial District.  The vote was:  ayes—Kuhl, Bahl, Moody, Salm,; nays—none Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Bahl moved, Moody seconded to adopt Ordinance 05-47.  The vote was:  ayes – Moody, Salm, Bahl, Kuhl; nays – none; absent – Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Lumber Addition, Lot 1.  Bahl moved, Moody seconded to approve the third consideration of Ordinance 05-48, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Pacha Family LP to those set forth in the North Liberty Zoning Code for the C-2-A Highway Commercial District.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Moody, Salm, Kuhl; nays—none; absent — Gardiner. Motion carried.

Bahl moved, Moody seconded to adopt Ordinance 05-48.  The vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—none; absent—Gardiner. Motion carried.

Tree Ordinance.  Bahl moved, Kuhl seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance 05-49, An Ordinance Amending the City of North of North Liberty’s City Code Chapter 12, Section 12 Amending the Section Pertaining to Tree Species.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Bahl, Moody, Salm, Kuhl; nays—none; absent — Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Trail Easement.  The permanent trail easement for the North Trail Project was reviewed.  Moody moved, Bahl seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-231, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PERMANENT TRAIL EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY AND SAVANNAH VILLAGE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. The vote was:  ayes—Moody, Salm, Kuhl, Bahl; nays—none; absent– Gardiner. Motion carried.

Water Storage Project.   Moody moved, Kuhl seconded to set public hearing for January 10, 2006 for the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the North Liberty Water Tower Project.  The vote was:  ayes – Moody, Salm, Kuhl, Bahl; nays—none; absent—Gardiner.  Motion carried.

CJ’s Construction Annexation.  Moody moved, Bahl seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-233, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF CJ’S CONSTRUCTION TO ANNEX A TRACT OF GROUND TO THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA.  The vote was: ayes—Kuhl, Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—none; absent– Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Investment Policy.  Moody moved, Kuhl seconded to table discussion about the investment policy to the January 10 Council meeting. The vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—none; absent – Gardiner. Motion carried.

Priority One Investment Campaign.  James presented information regarding the request from Priority One regarding their investment campaign.  Moody moved, Bahl seconded to commit $7,000 per year for the next five years.  The vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Bahl, Moody, Salm; nays—none; absent—Gardiner.  Motion carried.

Development Review Process and Policies.  Staff presented information regarding the development review policy update.  Further discussion will be held at a future Council meeting.

Planning and Zoning Application Date.  Applications for Planning and Zoning must be received in City Hall the first working day of the month.  The cutoff for February applications will be January 3, 2006.

Highway 965 Summary Presentation.  City Administrator James presented regarding the Highway 965. This item will be discussed more extensively in the future.

Kuhl requested that City staff communicate with Mayor and Council regarding items on the Planning and Zoning agendas.

James Wozniak called for a point of order regarding the vote on the resolution approving Glynmor’s Preliminary Plat.

Old Business.  Tom Salm inquired about sewer easements. James Moody inquired about the status of Progress Park.

New Business.   Gerry Kuhl reported that he met with legislators and Coralville at the ECICOG legislative open house regarding Highway 965.  The two legislators stated they would be willing to work with the City.

Matt Bahl reported on his discussion with Senator Dvorsky regarding Oakdale correctional facility.  A tour of the facility for Coralville and North Liberty elected officials, fire departments, and police departments should be held in case of need to respond to the facility.  James will coordinate on behalf of the City of North Liberty.

Adjournment.  Kuhl moved, Moody seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 12:38 a.m.  All ayes. Motion carried.