City Council Minutes November 9, 2010

Minutes
North Liberty City Council
November 9, 2010
Regular Session

Call to order.  At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Salm called the November 9, 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, Erek Sittig, Dean Wheatley, Erika Harper and other interested citizens.

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

Consent Agenda.  Hoffman moved, Wayson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including City Council Minutes from the Regular Meeting on October 26, 2010; the attached list of Claims; the Liquor License Renewal of Kum & Go #507 Class C Beer Carryout Wine Sunday Sales; Forevergreen Road Overlay Project, LL Pelling – Release of Retainage – $5,091.75; and Highway 965 Phase I Project, Metro Pavers, Pay Application Number 9 – $204,013.52.  The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Kuhl, Wayson, Chipman, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Public Comment.  No public comments were offered.  

City Attorney Report. Assistant City Attorney Erek Sittig provided an update on City Attorney Scott Peterson. Peterson is planning to be back in email contact tomorrow. Peterson sent a letter to Steve McCoy regarding the review of the purchases questioned by Mr. McCoy. Peterson found that the purchases are proper and made in compliance with city policies.

City Administrator Report.  City Administrator Heiar reported that the budget season is underway. He reminded Council of the goal setting next Tuesday, November 16 at 7 p.m.

The Legislative Open House is on November 16 from 4 -6 p.m. at the Coralville City Hall.  

Tomorrow, November 10, the Library Expansion project will be presented to the Vision Iowa Board in Cedar Rapids.  The City is applying for a grant of $675,000.  No answer is expected tomorrow.

The Fiber project for linking city facilities is under way. The first phase was installed with the Highway 965 project relating to the Cherry Street signalization project.  The second part is from Highway 965 to the railroad along Forevergreen Road. Staff hopes the project will get underway yet this year. The largest piece along Front Street will be installed cooperatively with the Iowa City School District.

Staff met with Shive-Hattery regarding the design of the new street shop. Council should expect to see the contract for design in December.

The Transit Committee has met twice. They are analyzing information gathered by staff. The Committee has suggested hiring a consultant to help them through this process. Staff will provide ongoing updates.
Mayor Report. Mayor Salm proclaimed November 14-20 as Hunger and Homeless Week.  Mary Palmberg thanked the Mayor for the proclamation. Mayor Salm proclaimed November 7-13 as Nurse Practitioner Week.

Alliant Energy Presentation.  Chad Wiltz presented information on Alliant Energy’s participation in the community of North Liberty. Councilor Kuhl thanked Wiltz for his presentation. He requested a similar presentation from Linn Co REC.

Cedar Springs, Part 12 Wayson moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-172, A Resolution approving the Final Plat of Cedar Springs, Part Twelve, North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Wayson, Chipman, Hoffman, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

Corridor Commercial, Part 5.  Hoffman moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-173, A Resolution accepting property improvements in Corridor Commercial Subdivision, Part 5, North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Donahue, Hoffman, Chipman, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

Aspen Ridge, Part 3.  Donahue moved, Kuhl seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-174, A Resolution approving the Final Plat of Aspen Ridge, Part Three, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl, Donahue, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.

I-380 Industrial Park, Second Addition Final Plat. Chipman moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-175, A Resolution approving the Final Plat of I-380 Industrial Park, Second Addition, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Hoffman, Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Thermoking Industrial Site Plan. Kuhl moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-176, A Resolution approving the Industrial Development Site Plan for Lot 2, I-380 Industrial Park, Second Addition, North Liberty, Iowa.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Kuhl, Chipman, Wayson, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds – NL Partners, L.L.C. Project.  At 7:26 p.m., Mayor Salm opened the Public Hearing regarding issuance of Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds for NL Partners, L.L.C. Project. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.

Donahue moved, Kuhl seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-177, A Resolution Approving proceeding with the issuance and sale of not to exceed $1,132,000 aggregate principal amount of Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds (NL Partners, L.L.C Project) Series 2010 of the City of North Liberty, Iowa, and related matters. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Chipman, Wayson, Donahue, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Chipman moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-178, A Resolution authorizing the issuance of $1,132,000 Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds (NL Partners L.L.C. Project) Series 2010, with the proceeds from the sale of the bonds to be loaned to NL Partners L.L.C. an Iowa Limited Liability Company; the execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement and Assignment to secure said bonds; the execution and delivery of a loan agreement between the City and NL Partners, L.L.C.; the assignment by the City to the original purchaser of the rights and interest of the City in and to said loan agreement; the sale of said bonds; and related matters. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Hoffman, Donahue, Chipman, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds – Penn Street Group II, L.C. Project.  Kuhl moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-179, A Resolution authorizing the issuance of $900,000 Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds (Penn Street Group II, L.C. Project) Series 2010, with the proceeds from the sale of the bonds to be loaned to Penn Street Group II, L.C. an Iowa Limited Liability Company; the execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement and Assignment to secure said bonds; the execution and delivery of a loan agreement between the City and Penn Street Group II, L.C.; the assignment by the City to the original purchaser  of the rights and interest of the City in and to said loan agreement; the sale of said bonds; and related matters. The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Kuhl, Chipman, Hoffman, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.

Code of Ordinances Adoption.  At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Salm opened the Public Hearing regarding adoption of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Liberty, Iowa, 2010. Councilor Kuhl presented his concerns with the document as he has reviewed it so far. He requested that the City Attorney review the items he listed. Councilor Donahue would like to have department heads review the changes and sign off that they have reviewed. The public hearing was closed.

Kuhl moved, Donahue seconded to approve the First consideration of Ordinance 10-12, An Ordinance adopting the “Code of Ordinances of the City of North Liberty, Iowa, 2010.” The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Wayson, Hoffman, Kuhl, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

Old Business.  Councilor Hoffman asked Heiar to review the Fiscal Facts.  Heiar stated that the General Fund revenues as of the end of September are less than one might expect due to property taxes being received in October.

New Business.  Councilor Kuhl reported on the JCCOG meeting held last Wednesday. The formation of a Housing Consortium was discussed. He requested that City staff follow up on the issue to ensure that North Liberty does not get left out. Councilor Kuhl attended the City Finance Committee meeting last Wednesday.  Cities are required to have Capital Improvements hearing each year separate from adoption of the budget. He requested that staff ensure that the City’s Auditor is trained in GASB 43 through 49.

Councilor Chipman attended the Legislative Policy meeting in Des Moines today. She presented a summary of items presented today.  Legislative Day for the Iowa League of Cities has been set for January 25. She encouraged all Council to register for the Legislative Link, a weekly email summary from the League of Cities regarding activity in the state house.  

Adjournment.  At 7:50 p.m. Wayson moved, Hoffman seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.