City Council Minutes July 08, 2008

North Liberty City Council
July 8, 2008
Regular Session

Mayor Tom Salm called the regular City Council meeting of the City of North Liberty to order at 7:00 p.m.

Council members present: Chipman, Donahue, Hoffman, Kuhl, Wozniak.

Others present: City Administrator Ryan Heiar, Assistant City Attorney Erek Sittig, Assistant City Administrator Tracey Mulcahey, City Planner Dean Wheatley, Arie Hovenkamp, Cheryle Caplinger, Lori Lindner, Bill Mausser, Ron Bandy, and other interested citizens.

Agenda. Kuhl moved, Chipman seconded to approve the agenda with removal of item number seventeen, Alberhasky rezoning. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wozniak, Hoffman, Donahue, Kuhl, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda. Hoffman moved, Wozniak seconded to approve the consent agenda including Department Head reports, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes, Telecommunications Board minutes, City Council minutes – June 24, 2008 Regular meeting, the attached list of bills, Blues and BBQ Festival 2008 Report, Well Project – Northway – Release of Final Retainage, Wastewater Treatment Plant Project – Staab Construction, Payment #14, $118,862, Wastewater Treatment Plant Project – Staab Construction, Payment #15, $43,712, and Liquor License Renewal – Corridor Convenience, Class C Beer-carryout wine Sunday sales. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Donahue, Chipman, Kuhl, Wozniak, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Public Comment. Ron Bandy thanked the city council and city for assisting in the development of his business and for allowing him to provide a service to the residents. Bandy talked about looking at the overload of usage at the Community Center.

Micah Franker, 625 Pebble Court, Americorps/VISTA volunteer spoke regarding the program and the need for additional volunteers in the area. United Way, Crisis Center, and front line mucker volunteers are needed. For additional information, contact the United Way 338-3723 or Johnson County Crisis Center 351-0140. VISTA is housed in the Department of Corrections office on Holiday Road in Coralville.

City Attorney Report. Assistant City Attorney Erek Sittig had nothing to report.

City Administrator Report. City Administrator Heiar presented the photo of the new wastewater treatment plant sign in front of the treatment facility. The sign cost a total of $7,000 with $4,500 contributed from the project engineers and contractors. City staff did the installation.

Heiar reported that the through street ordinance was removed from the agenda after staff discussion after the last meeting. Staff will be creating a new ordinance what that will streamline the process. Council should expect to see the new ordinance at the next meeting or August.

270th Street bids will be received on July 15. Bids will be awarded on July 22. The project will consist of a ten inch rock base with double seal coat. The expected project completion date is August 15.

Heiar reminded Council that on July 15 the Highway 965 work session will be held at 6:30 p.m. RAGBRAI will be in town on July 24. Heiar encouraged Council to contact Tracey Mulcahey if interested in volunteering.

Councilor Donahue requested that next week’s work session regarding Highway 965 be televised.

Councilor Hoffman inquired about the progress on I- 380 and Penn Street. Heiar indicated that we likely behind schedule due to weather. He expects a late October or early November finish.

Councilor Kuhl reported that he was in the Penn I-380 area at 4:30 p.m. recently. The people out there directing traffic did a very nice job in making the area work well.

Mayor Report. Mayor Salm promoted the RAGBRAI Committee’s t-shirts. The Corridor Clipper was in the Coralville parade. He stated that we had really good volunteers putting this together. He reported that Lori Lindner has put lots of time into the event. The float received lots of compliments in the parade. He indicated he wanted to speed through the meeting because it is Ryan Heiar’s 8th anniversary.

Devmont Court No Parking Ordinance. At 7:18 p.m., Mayor Salm opened the public hearing regarding ordinance amendment regarding not allowing parking on Devmont Court. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.

Chipman moved, Wozniak seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 08-31, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.36.050 to add section UU to prohibit parking on Devmont Court. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Chipman, Wozniak, Hoffman, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

West Lake Addition, Part 12, Final Plat. Duane Musser, MMS Consultants, made the applicant’s Presentation of request of JDHP Development to approve West Lake Addition Part 12, a resubdivision of West Lake Part 9 basically a change in boundary line between the two lots.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with no conditions.

Staff had no additional comments. .

Donahue moved, Wozniak seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-71, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of West Lake Addition, Part 12, a resubdivision of West Lake, Part 9. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Wozniak, Kuhl, Donahue, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Ace Electric Site Plan. Wheatley made the presentation of the request of Ace Electric to approve a site plan at 1280 Progress Street, the northeast corner of the intersection of Progress Street and 240th Street. (Lot 5, Deerfield First Addition)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with no conditions. Wheatley indicated that this is an industrial zoned area.

Kuhl moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-72, A Resolution Approving Ace Electric’s industrial site plan application for Lot 5, Deerfield First Addition. The vote was: ayes – Wozniak, Donahue, Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

Progress Park, Part 2 Preliminary Plat. Adam Bohr, McClure Engineering, made the applicant’s presentation of Preliminary Plat for Progress Park, Part 2. The owner is working on the easement between Dr. Mahadevia and owners of the Maytag facility. The owner requests that the application it be approved contingent upon the execution of an easement agreement.

Discussion was held regarding the funding of the signals at the intersections.

Councilor Kuhl asked that the City Attorney review easement agreement before it is approved. Bohr will get documents to attorney to be approved.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to easement and signalization costs being determined.

Kuhl moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-73, A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Progress Park, Part 2 with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, subject to the satisfactory review of the City Attorney and payment of the signalization costs as lots are sold. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Donahue, Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl, Wozniak; nays – none. Motion carried.

Penn Meadows Park Usage Agreement. Hoffman moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-74, A Resolution Approving the Usage of Penn Meadows Park on July 22, 2008 by the United States Deputy Wardens Association event. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Wozniak, Donahue, Chipman, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

City Attorney Contract. Hoffman moved, Wozniak seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-75, A Resolution of Appointment and Compensation Schedule for City Attorney. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wozniak, Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

FY 09 Salary Resolution. Kuhl moved, Wozniak seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-76, A Resolution Authorizing Salaries and Hourly Wages for City Employees for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 as amended. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Chipman, Kuhl, Donahue, Wozniak, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Sewer Rate. Hoffman moved, Donahue seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 08-29, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.16, Entitled “Sewer Rates and Charges,” of the Municipal Code of North Liberty by Repealing Section 13.16.020, “Service Charge Schedule,” therein to increase the Rates and Charges for Sewer Service. The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Wozniak, Hoffman, Chipman; nays—Kuhl. Motion carried.

Water Rate. Wozniak moved, Chipman seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 08-30, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.08, Entitled “Water Rates and Charges,” of the Municipal Code of North Liberty by Repealing Section 13.08.030, “Rates and Charges Established,” by adopting in lieu thereof new Section 13.08.03 to increase the charges for water used. The vote was: ayes – Wozniak, Hoffman, Chipman, Kuhl, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.
Board/Commission Appointment Ordinance. Hoffman moved, Wozniak seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 08-21, An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters of Title 2, Entitled “Administration and Personnel”, and Certain Sections of the Zoning Ordinance of the North Liberty Municipal Code by amending provisions pertaining to city boards and commissions. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Kuhl, Chipman, Donahue, Wozniak; nays – none. Motion carried.

Project Reimbursement Resolution. Donahue moved, Wozniak seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-77, Resolution relating to financing of proposed projects to be undertaken by the City of North Liberty, Iowa; establishing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the Internal Revenue Code (Front Street Asphalt Overlay Project, Sugar Creek Lane Asphalt Overlay Project, and Zeller Street Asphalt Overlay Project). The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Hoffman, Kuhl, Chipman, Wozniak; nays – none. Motion carried.

Old Business. No new business was brought to the table.

New Business. Councilor Kuhl presented that the City Finance Committee presented the Local Government Innovation Projects grant application to encourage municipal governments to come up with innovative ideas to make city more efficient.

Adjourn. At 7:55 p.m., Wozniak moved to adjourn, Hoffman seconded. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.