City Council Minutes March 8, 2011

MINUTES

North Liberty City Council
March 8, 2011
Work Session & Regular Session

Call to order.  At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Salm called the March 8, 2011 Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order. Council members present: Chipman, Donahue, Hoffman, Kuhl; absent – Wayson.

Others present: Ryan Heiar, Scott Peterson, Tracey Mulcahey, Dean Wheatley, Nick Bergus, John Gade, Taylor Haupert and other interested parties.

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

Councilor Wayson arrived at 6:35 p.m.

Sanitary Sewer Study Presentation.  John Gade and Taylor Haupert from Fox Engineering presented the Sanitary Sewer Service Study. Council discussed the preliminary plan and asked questions of the consultant.

Consent Agenda. Kuhl moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including City Council Minutes from the Regular Meeting on February 22, 2011; the attached list of Claims; the Liquor License Renewal for Azul Tequila, 720 Pacha Parkway, Suites 2 & 3 for a Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales Endorsement; and the Cedar Springs Lift Station Project Payment Number One to WRH, Inc. in the amount of $102,892.60. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Donahue, Hoffman, Chipman, Wayson, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

Public Comment.  No public comment was received.

City Attorney Report.  City Attorney Peterson offered to answer any questions Council might have.

City Administrator Report. City Administrator Heiar reminded Council and the public that on March 24, a project open house will be held in the Gerdin Conference Center from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This event will highlight five major projects that will be underway this summer.

The City of North Liberty received a Stormwater Award from the Iowa Stormwater Education Program.  This award recognizes the City for the work at Cornerstone Park, the upcoming Penn Meadows Park Parking Lot project and the City’s stormwater ordinance in general. According to the introduction for the City’s receipt of the award, the City is one of the leaders in the state when it comes to stormwater management.

The Community Survey was sent out at the end of last week.

Mayor Report. Mayor Salm reported that with the reorganization of JCCOG into the MPO of Johnson County, North Liberty lost a seat on the Rural Policy Board, but gained a seat on the Urban Policy Board. He asked for a second representative on that board. Councilor Donahue will volunteer for this seat.

FY 2012 Budget and Capital Improvements Plan.  At 7:23 p.m., Mayor Salm opened the Public Hearing regarding the proposed budget and Capital Improvements Plan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.

Hoffman moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 11-23, A Resolution Adopting the Annual Budget and Capital Improvements Plan for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012 for the City of North Liberty, Iowa.  Councilor Donahue presented information regarding the proposed budget. After a lengthy discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman, Hoffman; nays – Donahue. Motion carried.

Penn Street Improvements 2011.  At 7:37 p.m., Mayor Salm opened the Public Hearing regarding the proposed Penn Street Improvements 2011 Project. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.

Donahue moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 11-24, A Resolution approving Services Agreement Addendum Number One between the City of North Liberty and Shive-Hattery, Inc. for services relating to the Penn Street Improvements 2011 Project, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Chipman, Donahue, Kuhl, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.

Kuhl moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number 11-25, A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Penn Street Improvements 2011 Project. The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Wayson, Kuhl, Donahue, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Jones Boulevard Project. Kuhl moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 11-26, A Resolution Relating to the Financing of Certain Proposed Projects to be undertaken by the City of North Liberty, Iowa; establishing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the Internal Revenue Code. The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Hoffman, Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Farm Agreement.  Hoffman moved, Chipman seconded to remove Resolution Number 11-16 from the table. The vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman, Donahue; nays – none. Motion carried.

Hoffman moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 11-16, A Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to execute agreements related to the management of certain city property.    After discussion, the vote was: ayes – none; nays – Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman, Donahue, Hoffman. Motion failed.

Kuhl moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 11-28, A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Lease of certain agricultural property owned by the City.  After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Chipman, Donahue, Hoffman, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.

Old Business.  No Old Business was presented..

New Business.  Councilor Kuhl reviewed the items covered at the most recent Joint Meeting.

Councilor Chipman reported that the new Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty Visitor’s Guide is out. Chipman presented cards with an application relating to the UNESCO designation.

Councilor Hoffman spoke regarding the salary session held in closed session. He stated his reasons for supporting the salary increase for staff of 2% cost of living and merit.

Litigation Issue.  At 7:51 p.m., Chipman moved, Wayson seconded to move into Closed Session under Iowa Code Section 21.5.1(c), to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in litigation. The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Donahue, Hoffman, Wayson, Kuhl; nays – none. Motion carried.

At 8:15 p.m., Chipman moved, Kuhl seconded to return to open session. The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Hoffman, Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Adjournment.  At 8:15 p.m., Donahue moved, Wayson seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.