City Council Minutes September 28, 2010

Minutes
North Liberty City Council
September 28, 2010
Regular Session

Call to order.  At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Salm called the September 28, 2010 Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order. Council members present:  Chipman, Donahue, Hoffman, Kuhl, Wayson.

Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Kevin Trom, Scott Peterson, Dean Wheatley, Erika Harper, Tionna Pooler, Don Colony, Jim Warkentin, Tim Linden, Karen Fesler, Brian Crawford, Walker Evans, Amy Pitlick, Don Strabala, Rick David and other interested parties.

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

Consent Agenda.  Kuhl moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the following items: City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting on September 14, 2010; the attached list of Claims; August Revenues; Highway 965 Project payment to Metro Pavers for Pay Estimate Number 6 in the amount of $78,464.67; Cherry Street Signalization Project payment to Advanced Electrical for Pay Estimate Number 6 in the amount of $12,559.07;  and the Cherry Street Signalization Project for Advanced Electrical’s Change Order Number 2 in the amount of $467.50. The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Kuhl, Chipman, Wayson, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Public Comment.
Mayor Salm reported that the Council Work Session will be held next Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Tim Linden, ASI Sheet Metal, commented regarding the Purchasing Policy and the recent purchase of a skid loader. He commented that the no interest loan for the library is not the best idea. He suggested that the library should do within the budget we have now.

Karen Fesler 1524 Forest Road, Coralville indicated they had requested an open meeting prior to October 5 date, but agreed to move date to later time than originally requested. She learned this afternoon that the Concerned Taxpayers of North Liberty should be able to expect the documents requested by end of the day on Thursday.  They will be ready to have the October 5 meeting. Regarding the bond sales, Council is not voting on the Credit Union project bond tonight.

David Fesler read a letter from Jason Dumont who was unable to attend tonight. Dumont has concerns with city staff and council exuberance to do the deal at any cost.  His letter related his issues with the use of TIF districts and the process.   

Walker Evans, whose wife owns Kinderworld, stated that they asked for $10,000 in TIF funds that was denied by the Council.

Amy Pitlick  of 330th Street, Oxford reported that North Bend’s enrollment is up by 90 kids.  She expressed her concerns with the use of TIF and the impact on school budgets.  She reported issues with traffic volumes and infrastructure. She suggested the project find an alternate place.
Don Strabala, 125 Highway 965, offered his concerns with the TIF district and UICCU project.

Rick David, 1735 Poplar Lane, stated that this is a bad time to get into commercial property development. He commented on the responses from the Mayor to his questions in an email.

Mayor Salm reminded all of the upcoming work session.  

City Attorney Report.  City Attorney Peterson reported that he had nothing to report.

City Engineer Report.  City Engineer Trom updated Council on the Forevergreen Road project. Staff will be meeting in the morning to do a walkthrough of the project. The street will be opened as early as tomorrow.  

City Administrator Report.  City Administrator Heiar reported on the following items:
•    Highway 965 Project.  Ashley Court will be opening but the brick pavers will not be installed.  Lions Drive is reopening on Saturday, depending on the weather.  Hawkeye Drive will be closing on Monday, but will not be completely closed. The street will be one way from Highway 965 to Hawkeye Drive.  Motorists will not be able to reenter Highway 965 from Hawkeye Drive.
•    City Council Work Session. The work session relating to the City’s economic development project will be held next Tuesday, October 5 at 7. The location is to be determined.  
•    Alliant Energy – Hometown Rewards Program. Heiar and Mulcahey met with Alliant Energy and a consulting firm regarding the kickoff our North Liberty’s participation in the Hometown Rewards Program. The program focuses on sustainability issues relating to energy usage.

Mayor Report.  Mayor Salm  reported on the League of Cities Conference last week. The City of North Liberty was featured in several different areas including the Wastewater Treatment Plant and a video on our Vision Iowa grants.  The City received a lot of positive publicity at the conference.

Mayor Salm read the Family History Month Proclamation.

2010 Bond Sales. Tionna Pooler from Public Financial Management was present to report on the two bond sales that occurred today.  

Kuhl moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-137, A Resolution Awarding $1,730,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2010A with the award going to UMB Bank, n.a.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Hoffman, Wayson, Chipman, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

Hoffman moved, Kuhl seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-138, A Resolution Awarding $6,765,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2010B with the award to Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley and Co.  The vote was: ayes- Wayson, Donahue, Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

Roadies Liquor License.  Hoffman moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-139, A Resolution Approving Roadies Liquor License for six months. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Chipman, Kuhl, Hoffman, Donahue, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.

325 N. Front Street Lease.  Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-140, A Resolution approving the Lease-Business Property Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Yetley Real Estate, LLC for 325 N. Front Street, North Liberty.  The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Hoffman, Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Creekside Commons Rezoning. Wheatley presented the Creekside Commons Rezoning Application. This is a down zoning from multifamily to duplex zoning.  Wheatley reported that the owner has requested that Council consider combining the second and third readings at the next Council meeting.

Brian Crawford from McClure Engineering presented the applicant’s rezoning application.

At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Salm opened the Public Hearing regarding rezoning request.  No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.

Chipman moved, Wayson seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 10-10, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the use regulations on property owned by Roller Development, LLC located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RD-10 Duplex Residential District. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Chipman, Kuhl, Hoffman, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

Police Car Disposal.  Wayson moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-141, A Resolution authorizing disposal of a police car owned by the City of North Liberty.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Donahue, Chipman, Wayson; nays – Hoffman. Motion carried.

Streets Equipment.  Donahue moved to table this item. The motion died for lack of a second.  Wayson moved,  Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-142, A Resolution accepting the bid for the 2010 Streets Truck Purchase. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Wayson, Chipman, Donahue, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-143, A Resolution authorizing disposal of property owned by the City of North Liberty. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Donahue, Kuhl, Chipman, Wayson, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Muddy Creek Streamgaging.  Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-144, A Resolution approving the agreement between the City of North Liberty and the United States Geological Survey to jointly fund a stream gauge station on Muddy Creek.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Chipman, Wayson, Donahue, Hoffman, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

CodeRedTM Policy.  Kuhl moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-145, A Resolution Approving the CodeRedTM Emergency Notification System Policy for the City of North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Donahue, Chipman, Kuhl, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.

REDL&G Application.  Hoffman moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-146, A Resolution to approve the application and authorize the Mayor to sign supporting documentation for the REDL&G Application for the Library Expansion Project’s No Interest Loan from the USDA. The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Wayson, Kuhl, Donahue, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Jones Boulevard Project.  Hoffman moved, Wayson seconded Resolution Number 10-147, A Resolution approving the Services Agreement Addendum Number One between the City of North Liberty and Shive-Hattery, Inc. for services relating to the Jones Boulevard Improvements Project, North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Donahue, Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

Old Business.  Councilor Kuhl reminded community that tomorrow night is the United Way Community presentation in the Gerdin Conference Center.

New Business. Councilor Wayson reported on the Iowa League of Cities conference. He has completed three out of four parts for the MLA. With regards to taxes, he suggested that people need to remember that council are concerned taxpayers, too.

Mayor Salm offered a reminder about the work session next week.

Adjourn.  At 8:15 p.m., Hoffman moved, Kuhl seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.