City Council Minutes October 13, 2009

Minutes
North Liberty City Council
October 13, 2009

At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Salm called the October 13, 2009 regular session of the North Liberty City Council to order.  Council members present: Chipman, Donahue, Hoffman, Kuhl and Wozniak; absent – none.

Others present:  Ryan Heiar, City Administrator; Scott Peterson, City Attorney; Tracey Mulcahey, Assistant City Administrator; Kevin Trom, City Engineer; Corinne Lemmage; Tim Oswald; and other interested parties.

Approval of the Agenda. Chipman moved, Kuhl seconded to approve the agenda.  The vote was: ayes – Wozniak, Hoffman, Chipman, Kuhl, Donahue; nays – None. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda. Kuhl moved, Wozniak seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the following: City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting, September 22, 2009; Liquor License Renewal, J & A Tap, Class C Sunday and Outdoor Sales Endorsements; Waste Water Treatment Plant Project, Pay Request # 25 –  Staab Construction, $16,747.00; Waste Water Treatment Plant Project,  Change Order # 10 -  Staab Construction, $6,747.00; Cornerstone Nature Area, Pay Request #2 – Iowa Bridge and Culvert, $69,875.50; and the attached list of claims. The vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Chipman, Kuhl, Donahue, Wozniak; nays – none. Motion carried.

Public Comment. No public comment was received.

City Attorney Report. City Attorney Peterson offered to answer questions. Councilor Kuhl asked if updated City Attorney contact information is on city website. Heiar requested that calls for the City Attorney be directed to City Hall first.

City Engineer Report. City Engineer Trom reported on the flows for the water system and wastewater system. Council discussed the charts provided. Council and staff discussed planning for future improvements to the facilities.

City Administrator Report. City Administrator Heiar reported on the following items:

• Chamber of Commerce along with North Liberty Development is hosting a candidate forum on October 21.
• The League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum on October 28.
• North Liberty Development will host their Breakfast Mixer on October 20 at 7:30 a.m. at Ms. Susan’s.
• The Annual Library Waffle Breakfast is October 24 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Community Center.

• John Yapp from JCCOG will be attending the next Council meeting regarding applications for allocation for federal funds received by his agency. North Liberty submitted applications for Scales Bend/965 and the Dubuque Street Trail. The session will begin at 6:30 p.m.
• Heiar distributed the Purchasing Policy & Safety Policy today. He anticipates these being on the next agenda or first agenda in November for Council approval.
• Heiar reported on team building events at the staff level. A staff committee was formed to work on improving work place environment, teamwork, and relationships in work environment, and create employee recognition program.

Mayor Report. Mayor Salm reported that the next Council meeting will be moved to Monday, October 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m.  The meeting is being moved due to City Administrator Heiar being recognized at the Forty Under Forty Banquet on October 27.  Mayor Salm reported on the commitment of Council duties and responsibilities.

Quality Care Request. Tim Oswald from Piper Jaffray made the presentation of Quality Care’s request for the City to issue bonds on their behalf. This program allows borrower to access funds at a more affordable rate. Quality Care qualifies due to direct flooding.  State and local governments are the only entities allowed to issue tax exempt debt.  The bonds will not be any obligation to the City, solely on Quality Care.  The bonds do not count toward constitutional debt limit or other IRS restrictions that are dealt with year to year.  Publication and public hearing requirements exist. If a consensus to move forward exists, next meeting resolutions will come forward for approval setting the steps in the process.

Council discussed the application.  Consensus of the Council was to move forward.

Waste Water Treatment Plant Project. Donahue moved, Wozniak seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-119, A Resolution Accepting the Phase I Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Donahue, Wozniak, Kuhl, Hoffman, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Cedar Springs, Part 5 Easement Vacation. At 7:35 p.m., Mayor Salm opened the public hearing regarding the vacation of an easement in Cedar Springs, Part 5.  No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.

Kuhl moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-116, A Resolution Vacating and Terminating a Certain Part of the Landscape Buffer, Trail, and Access Easement located on Lots 115 through 128, Cedar Springs – Part Five, North Liberty, Iowa.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Kuhl, Donahue, Chipman, Wozniak; nays – none. Motion carried.

Safe Routes to School Application. Kuhl moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-117, A Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Safe Routes to School Grant Program Application and Obligating the City of North Liberty to Maintain the Sidewalk Constructed with the Funds.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wozniak, Chipman, Donahue, Kuhl, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Installer Licensing. Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 09-11, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 of the North Liberty Municipal Code entitled “Buildings and Construction” by adopting a new Chapter 15.04 entitled “License Required” setting forth the requirements for licensing of sanitary sewer and water service installers in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Donahue, Chipman, Hoffman, Wozniak; nays – none. Motion carried.

Hoffman moved, Wozniak seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-118, A Resolution Establishing Fees for Sewer and Water Installer Examination and Licensing in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.  The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Hoffman, Wozniak, Donahue, Kuhl; nays – none.

Motion carried.

Parking Regulations Ordinance. Hoffman moved, Donahue seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 09-12, An Ordinance amending Chapter 10.36, entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking,” of the North Liberty Municipal Code by Amending Section 10.36.050 to prohibit parking on certain streets in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.  The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Kuhl, Wozniak, Hoffman, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

New Business. Councilor Kuhl asked about trip to Davenport regarding their rental inspection programs.  Kuhl requested to have report regarding the trip at an upcoming meeting.  Kuhl asked to have rental permits instituted and loitering ordinance implemented.

Councilor Hoffman & Councilor Kuhl are going to Des Moines for Great Places dinner on Friday.

Councilor Hoffman talked about the UNESCO designation for Iowa City thus driving the Cities being named as a Great Places award winner.

Councilor Donahue asked if there are any foreseen changes in snow ordinance.  Heiar is working on a  marketing/educational piece.

Adjourn. At 7:45 p.m., Hoffman moved, Kuhl seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.