City Council Minutes November 10, 2009

MINUTES

North Liberty City Council

November 10, 2009

Work & Regular Sessions

Call to order. At 5:30 p.m., Mayor Salm called the Work Session of the North Liberty City Council to order. Council members present: Chipman, Donahue, Hoffman, Kuhl, Wozniak. Others present:  Ryan Heiar, City Administrator; Dean Wheatley, City Planner; Tracey Mulcahey, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk; Cheryle Caplinger; Corrine Lemmage; Brian Wayson and other interested citizens.

Approval of the Agenda. Chipman moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the agenda with the removal of item number thirteen, “Coralville 28E Agreement.”  The vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Chipman, Hoffman, Wozniak, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

Work Session.

CIP and Financial Projections.

City Administrator Ryan Heiar presented the packet.  Heiar asked for input and direction from Council regarding the information for construction of the upcoming budget.  Council discussed the proposed projects.  Work sessions will be scheduled with the Ranshaw House group and the Library Expansion committee soon.

Heiar requested that council call or email with suggestions for improvement of efficiency of sessions like this.

At 7:10 p.m., Council recessed from the Work Session.

Regular Session. At 7:14 p.m., Council reconvened in Regular Session.  Others joining the regular session include: Kevin Trom, City Engineer; Scott Peterson, City Attorney; Lori Lindner; Gigi Wood; David Grex and other interested parties.

Consent Agenda. Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting, October 26, 2009; Liquor License Renewal,  Fareway Class E Liquor License (LE), Carryout Beer, and Carryout Wine endorsements; Liquor License Renewal, Iguana’s Grill, Class C Liquor License (LC) Commercial with Sunday Sales endorsement; and the attached list of Claims.  The vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Donahue, Wozniak, Chipman, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

Public Comment. David Grex congratulated Gerry Kuhl and  Brian Wayson on their election.  He expressed his disappointed in the 6½% turnout.  Grex would like to see elected officials take active role to work with voters to have voice in the election.

City Attorney Report. City Attorney Peterson had nothing to report. No questions.

City Engineer Report. City Engineer Trom had no report tonight.

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

• L.L. Pelling has constructed a temporary walkway on Penn Street.  When Penn Street is reconstructed, that walkway will be torn out. It was constructed at Pelling’s cost with $18,000 for permanent sidewalk installation.
• Heiar is on the committee putting together the 2010 Iowa League of Cities event in Coralville. Ideas for conference suggested include tours of our facilities including wastewater, recreation and Cornerstone.
• Heiar attended an event sponsored by Corridor Business Journal regarding regionalization.  Later in the day, city managers from the area met with the speaker.
• On Monday, Heiar attended the ICAD strategic planning session.
• At the JCCOG TAC meeting this morning, the group made recommendations regarding STP and Enhancement funding. Of the two projects North Liberty applied for, Dubuque Street Trail & Scales Bend/965 intersection, the TAC is recommending $342,000 for the trail project. This recommendation will have to be approved by the full board
• Heiar reminded the Council that Thursday is the North Liberty Chamber Banquet.
• One week from today, there will be a Legislative Forum to talk about the upcoming session in Coralville.

Councilor Kuhl requested that a thank you note be sent to L.L. Pelling.

Mayor Report. Mayor Salm spoke regarding the recent election. He expressed appreciation to David Grex & Jonathan Waller for their candidacy.  He talked about low voter turnout.  At the North Liberty Chamber Banquet on Thursday, Dan Gable is the speaker.

Quality Care. Kuhl moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-124, A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with Quality Care, Inc. and fixing a date for a hearing on the proposed issuance of Midwest Disaster Relief Bonds (Quality Care, Inc. Project), Series 2009 in one or more series.  The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Kuhl, Hoffman, Wozniak, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Fox Run, Part 13, Streetlights. Chipman moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-125, A Resolution Approving the Installation of Streetlights in Fox Run, Part 13, according to the terms set forth in the existing street light contract.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wozniak, Hoffman, Chipman, Kuhl, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

CRANDIC Agreement. Hoffman moved, Wozniak seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-127, A Resolution approving the License Agreement for Occupation of Railway Corridor between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company and the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Wozniak, Kuhl, Donahue, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Waiver of Liability for Curbside Recycling and Solid Waste Collection – Lot 2,  Devmont Estates. Hoffman moved, Wozniak seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-128, A Resolution Approving the Agreement between the City of North Liberty and MAG Development, LLC that sets forth the terms and conditions of the Waiver of Liability for Curbside Recycling and Solid Waste Collection Services within Lot 2, Devmont Estates Subdivision, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Wozniak, Donahue, Hoffman, Kuhl, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Forevergreen Road Project. Chipman moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-129, A Resolution Approving the Services Agreement Addendum Number One between the City of North Liberty and Shive-Hattery, Inc. for services relating to Forevergreen Road Improvements between Jones Boulevard and Highway 965, North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Donahue, Kuhl, Chipman, Hoffman, Wozniak; nays – none. Motion carried.

Fuel Station Disposal. Kuhl moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-130, A Resolution Authorizing disposal of retired fuel station owned by the City of North Liberty, Iowa.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Hoffman, Wozniak, Donahue, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Old Business. Councilor Wozniak offered election congratulations.  He discussed the turnout in the city election and encouraged the community to vote in local elections as City government has more effect on lives than the President.

Property Purchase. At 7:33 p.m., Kuhl moved, Chipman seconded to move into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5.1(j), to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Wozniak, Donahue, Hoffman, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

At 7:53 p.m., Hoffman moved, Wozniak seconded to return to open session. The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Kuhl, Wozniak, Donahue, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Mayor Salm presented information regarding the proposed property purchase.  Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 09-131, A Resolution Approving and Ratifying the Purchase of Parcels. The vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Chipman, Kuhl, Wozniak, Donahue; nays –none. Motion carried.

Strategy Relating to Employment Conditions of City Employees. At 7:54 p.m., Kuhl moved, Wozniak seconded to move into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.9 to discuss strategy relating to employment conditions of City employees.  The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Hoffman, Chipman, Kuhl, Wozniak; nays – none. Motion carried.

At 8:36 p.m., Chipman moved, Wozniak seconded to return to open session.  The vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Chipman, Kuhl, Wozniak, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

Adjourn. At 8:37 p.m., Kuhl moved, Wozniak seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.