City Council Minutes March 25, 2008

North Liberty City Council
March 25, 2008

At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Salm called the regular council meeting to order.

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

Others present: City Administrator Ryan Heiar, City Attorney Scott Peterson, Assistant City Administrator Tracey Mulcahey, City Engineer Kevin Trom, City Planner Dean Wheatley, Bill Mausser, Harold Cameron, Arie Hovenkamp, Lori Lindner, Barbara Beaumont, Jason Harder and other interested citizens.

Approval of the Agenda. Donahue moved, Chipman seconded to approve the agenda with the removal of item number nine, FY 07 Audit Report. After discussion the vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Chipman, Kuhl, Wozniak, Donahue; nays — none. Motion carried.

Consent agenda. Hoffman moved, Kuhl seconded to approve the consent agenda including Library Report, City Council Minutes – Regular Meeting March 11, 2008, Retail Cigarette/Tobacco Permit – KLB Bauer d/b/a Gasby’s #2, Gasby’s Liquor License – Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales, attached list of bills, and February Revenues. After discussion the vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Donahue, Wozniak, Chipman, Hoffman; nays — none. Motion carried.

Public Comment. No public comment was offered.

City Attorney Report. City Attorney Peterson had nothing to report at this time.

City Engineer Report. City Engineer Trom reported on the Penn/I380 project. The plans are complete. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 27. Bids will be received on April 3 and awarded on April 8 at the Council meeting. North Liberty’s estimated share $1,100,000 with $400,000 in USTEP. IDOT will pay for all the costs of resurfacing relating to off ramps.

Trom reported on the Wastewater Treatment Plant construction progress meeting. Between fifteen and twenty people were at the meeting. Xenon reported that their commission period will take approximately two months to get through all testing and issues. The revised schedule shows that the process is seventeen days behind schedule.

Trom reported that the ASR Well project is moving along. Heiar & Trom are meeting with and working with neighborhood. The project will be bid in two packs, the drilling of the well and the structure.

City Administrator Report. City Administrator Heiar reported that he and Mulcahey will be in Iowa City at Iowa Municipal Management Institute.

Heiar asked council for changes and input regarding the draft Goal Setting report. The report will be on the agenda at the next meeting.

Heiar is coordinating with Laura Bergus and Dale Rumer regarding the proposed fiber optics project.

Mayor Salm reported that the second public meeting for Hwy 965 concept plan was held. The consultant provided models and solicited comments from the public. Council should expect to see a recommendation at the end of April.

Sheriff Contract Addendum. The City of North Liberty’s contract with the Johnson County Sheriff is requested to be amended to account for the additional number of officers reducing the hours needed for service by the Sheriff and increasing the amount of dispatch services required. The total net increase is $7,940.

Chipman moved, Wozniak seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-15, A Resolution Approving the Agreement between Johnson County, Iowa and North Liberty, Iowa regarding police protection and radio dispatch services. After discussion the vote was: ayes – Donahue, Wozniak, Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl; nays — none. Motion carried.

I-380/Penn Street Project. At 7:12 p.m., the Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the Penn Street Improvements. No oral or written comments were received.

Kuhl moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 08–16, A Resolution Approving the Permanent Easement Agreement between Saints Corridor Investments, LC and the City of North Liberty, Johnson County, Iowa. After discussion the vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Chipman, Donahue, Kuhl, Wozniak; nays — none. Motion carried.

Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-17, A Resolution Approving the Services Agreement as Amended between the City of North Liberty and Shive-Hattery, Inc. for services relating to Intersection and Traffic Signal Improvements Penn Street at I-380 Ramps and Kansas Avenue, North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion the vote was: ayes – Chipman, Donahue, Kuhl, Wozniak, Hoffman; nays — none. Motion carried.

Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-21, A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the 2008 Penn Street Improvements Project. The vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Hoffman, Donahue, Wozniak, Chipman; nays — none. Motion carried.

Centro Grant Amendment. City Administrator Heiar provided details regarding the amendment request.

Hoffman moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-19, A Resolution Approving the Amendment to the Terms of the EDSA Grant with Centro, Inc. due to job creation and indirect investment and involvement in community. After discussion the vote was: ayes – Donahue, Wozniak, Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl; nays — None. Motion carried.

RAGBRAI® Ordinance. Kuhl moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance No. 08-17, An Ordinance Amending Section 5.12 in the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Liberty and Entitled “RAGBRAI – Miscellaneous Permits.” The vote was: ayes – Wozniak, Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl, Donahue; nays — none. Motion carried.

Harold Cameron Rezoning Request. Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the second Consideration of Ordinance 08-12, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Harold Cameron, located in North Liberty, Iowa, to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RS-6 District. The vote was: ayes – Wozniak, Kuhl, Hoffman, Donahue, Chipman; nays — none. Motion carried.
West Lake Additions. Wozniak moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 08-20, A Resolution Approving the Third Amendment to the West Lake Additions Developer’s Agreement. After discussion the vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Kuhl, Donahue, Chipman, Wozniak; nays — none. Motion carried.

Outdoor Eating Establishments Ordinance Amendment. Chipman moved, Kuhl seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 08-14, An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the North Liberty Municipal Code Regarding Outdoor Eating Establishments. The vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Donahue, Chipman, Wozniak, Hoffman; nays — none. Motion carried.

Projecting Signs Ordinance Amendment. Hoffman moved, Wozniak seconded to approve the Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 08-15, An Ordinance amending title 17, Zoning Code, of the North Liberty Municipal Code Regarding Projecting Signs. The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Chipman, Wozniak, Hoffman, Kuhl; nays — none. Motion carried.

At 7:23 p.m., Kuhl moved, Hoffman seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned.