(PDF version of packet: 02-14-12 Council Packet)

1.    Call to order.

2.    Roll call.

3.    Approval of the Agenda. (PDF version: Agenda 02-14-12)

4.    Consent Agenda. (PDF version: Consent Agenda 02-14-12)
A.    City Council Minutes. Regular Session. January 23, 2012.
B.    City Council Minutes. Special Session. January 31, 2012.
C.    City Council Minutes. Special Session. February 9, 2012.
D.    Claims.
E.    Highway 965 Project.  Metro Pavers. Pay Estimate No. 25, $32,528.79.
F.    Golfview Drive Project.  Iowa Bridge and Culvert. Change Order No. 3, ($9,183.25).
G.    Dubuque Street Trail. Peterson Contractors, Inc. Pay Application No. 4, $16,402.07.
H.    Dubuque Street Trail. Peterson Contractors, Inc. Change Order No. $1. 7,234.
I.    Penn Street Project. Metro Pavers. Pay Application No. 7 $83,725.34.
J.    Penn Street Project. Metro Pavers. Change Order No. 6. $1,786.70.
K.    Jones Boulevard Project.  Horsfield Construction.  Pay Application No. 6. $304,526.59.

5.    Public Comment.

6.    City Engineer Report

7.    City Attorney Report.

8.    City Administrator Report. (PDF version: City Administrator Report 02-14-12)

9.    Mayor Report.

10.    MidAmerican Energy Franchise. (PDF version: Mid American Energy Franchise Ordinance 02-14-12)
A.    Public Hearing regarding proposed MidAmerican Energy Franchise.
B.    First consideration of Ordinance 12-01, An Ordinance Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of North Liberty, Iowa, a natural gas system and to furnish and sell natural gas to the City and its inhabitants and authorizing the City to collect franchise  fees for a period of twenty (20) years

11.    Linn County REC Franchise. (PDF version: Linn County REC Franchise Ordinance 02-14-12)
A.    Public Hearing regarding Linn County REC Franchise.
B.    First consideration of Ordinance 12-02, An Ordinance granting Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association, an Iowa Cooperative, a Franchise for twenty five (25) years to operate an Electric Utility within the City of North Liberty, Iowa.

12.    Street Light Resolution. (PDF version: Street Light Resolution 02-14-12)
A.    Resolution Number 12-14, A Resolution Approving the disconnection of a street light on Cameron Way Subdivision according to the terms set forth in the existing Street Light Contract.

13.    Animal Shelter  (NO PDF for this section)
A.    Discussion regarding Animal Shelter planning.

14.    G.O. Urban Renewal Bond Issuance – Library Expansion, 2012B. (PDF version: Library Expansion Project 02-14-12)
A.    Resolution Number 12-15, A Resolution to fix a date for a public hearing on a loan agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $2,150,000 (February 28, 2012).
15.    Old Business.

16.    New Business.

17.    Adjournment.

CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
GOAL SETTING SESSION – 2012
Monday, February 13
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Council Chambers – Council Meeting Room

This meeting will not be televised, as it is a strategic planning session

1.    Introductions and Opening Comments
a.    Name, Tenure, and Background

2.    General Overview of the Meeting and the  Goal-Setting Process
a.    The Ground Rules for this session

3.      Update regarding status of 2010 goals/priorities

4.    Discussion regarding City’s major accomplishments in 2010-2011

5.    Discussion regarding issues, concerns, trends and opportunities

6.    Identification of on-going priorities

7.    Identification of programs, policies, projects, and initiatives

8.       Discussion regarding organizational effectiveness issues

9.    IPA Report to the Mayor and City Council – 2012 Strategic Planning Process
a.    Development of Action Plan
b.    Importance of Quarterly Updates

10.    Questions, comments, and suggestions

11.    Adjourn

North Liberty City Council
February 9, 2012
Special Work Session
4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers

1.    Call to order.

2.    Roll call.

3.    Approval of the Agenda.

4.    Budget Presentation – FY 2013, Part 3.
a.    Conditions of City Employees.
1.    Possible closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.9 to discuss strategy relating to employment conditions of City employees.
b.    Other information.

5.    Adjourn.

North Liberty City Council
January 31, 2012
Special Work Session
4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers

(Entire PDF packet: council-budget fy13 #2 013112)

1.    Call to order.

2.    Roll call.

3.    Approval of the Agenda.

4.    Budget Presentation – FY 2013, Part 2.
a.    Capital Projects
b.    ICAD Contribution
c.    FY 13 Wages for Nonunionized Staff — Strategy Relating to Employment Conditions of City Employees.
1.    Possible closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.9 to discuss strategy relating to employment conditions of City employees.
d.    Animal Shelter

5.    Adjourn.

(Complete packet as PDF: 01-23-12 Council Packet v2)

1.    Call to order.

2.    Roll call.

3.    Approval of the Agenda. (PDF version: Agenda 01-23-12)

4.    Consent Agenda. (PDF version: Consent Agenda 01-23-12)
A.    City Council Minutes. Regular Session. January 10, 2012.
B.    City Council Minutes. Special Session. January 17, 2012.
C.    Claims.
D.    December Revenues.
E.    Liquor License Renewal.  Panchero’s-Class B-Beer-wine-Sunday Sales.
F.    Jones Boulevard Project.  Horsfield Construction, Inc.  Change Order Number 7, ($285.00).

5.    Public Comment.

6.    City Engineer Report

7.    City Administrator Report. (PDF version: City Administrator Memo 01-23-12)

8.    Mayor Report.

9.    Library Expansion Project. (PDF version: Library Expansion Project 01-23-12)
A.    Presentation from Neumann Monson

10.    Hunting in the City limits. (PDF version: hunting)

11.    Sign Ordinance Amendment. (PDF version: Sign Ordinance Amendment 01-23-12)
A.    Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance 11-18, An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Liberty, Iowa, 2011, by amending the Chapter pertaining to Sign Regulations.

12.    Urban Renewal Plan Amendment. (PDF version: Urban Renewal Plan 01-23-12)
A.    Public Hearing regarding the Urban Renewal Plan amendment.
B.    Resolution Number 12-04, A Resolution to approve an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the North Liberty Urban Renewal Area.

13.    Hidden Meadows Development. (PDF version – note large file size: Hidden Meadows resized 01-23-12)
A.    Staff/Commission recommendations.
B.    Applicant Presentation.
C.    Resolution Number 12-06, A Resolution approving the Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Agreement and Easement between the City of North Liberty and Midwest Home Builders, Inc., that establishes the terms and conditions under which storm water management facilities will be maintained in Hidden Meadows in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
D.    Resolution Number 12-07, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Midwest Home Builders, Inc. that establishes the terms and conditions under which Hidden Meadows will be developed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
E.    Resolution Number 12-08, A Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Hidden Meadows, North Liberty, Iowa.
F.    Resolution Number 12-09, A Resolution approving the Residential Development Site Plan for Lot 1, Hidden Meadows Subdivision, North Liberty, Iowa.

14.    Road Use Tax Bond Proceedings. (PDF version: Road Use Tax 01-23-12)
A.    Resolution Number 12-10, A Resolution….

15.    Alliant Agreement. (PDF version: Alliant Energy 01-23-12)
A.    Resolution Number 12-11, A Resolution approving the Staging Area Lease between the City of North Liberty and Interstate Power and Light Company that establishes the terms and conditions under which property will be leased in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
16.    Assessment Resolution.
A.    Resolution Number 12-12, A Resolution authorizing the assessment of delinquent amounts owed to the city of North Liberty, Iowa, to individual property taxes.

17.    Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement. (PDF version: Officer Training Reimbursement 01-23-12)
18.    Resolution Number 12-13,  A Resolution approving the Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Cody Jacobsen that establishes the terms and conditions under which Police Officer Training will occur.

19.    Old Business.

20.    New Business.

21.    Adjournment.

North Liberty City Council
January 17, 2012
Special Work Session
4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers

(PDF version of packet: 01-17-12 Council Packet)

1.    Call to order.

2.    Roll call.

3.    Approval of the Agenda. (PDF version: 01-17-12 Agenda)

4.    Budget Presentation – FY 2013.

5.     FY 2013 Budget.
a.    Questions, clarifications, direction.

6.    Adjourn.

(PDF version of packet: 01-10-12 Council Packet)
1.    Call to order.

2.    Roll call.

3.    Approval of the Agenda. (PDF version: 01-10-12 agenda)

4.    Consent Agenda. (PDF version: 01-10-12 consent agenda)
A.    City Council Minutes. Regular Session. December 27, 2011.
B.    Claims.

5.    Public Comment.

6.    City Attorney Report.

7.    City Engineer Report

8.    City Administrator Report. (PDF version: 01-10-12 City Administrator)

9.    Mayor Report.

10.    Street and Maintenance Facility Project. (PDF version: 01-10-12 street facility project)
A.    Discussion regarding proposed plan for Maintenance Facility.
B.    Resolution Number 12-01, A Resolution accepting the bid from Garling Construction for the Streets and Maintenance Facility Project.

11.    Road Use Tax Issuance. (PDF version: 01-10-12 road use tax issuance)
A.    Public Hearing on a Revenue Loan Agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $2,200,000.
B.    Resolution Number 12-02, A Resolution taking additional action to enter into a Road Use Tax Revenue Loan Agreement.

12.    Parking Regulations. (PDF version: 01-10-12 parking regulations)
A.    Resolution Number 12-03, A Resolution approving Parking Control Devices in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.

13.    Sign Ordinance Amendment. (PDF version: 01-10-12 sign ordinance amendment)
A.    Second consideration of Ordinance 11-18, An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Liberty, Iowa, 2011, by amending the Chapter pertaining to Sign Regulations.

14.    Old Business.

15.    New Business.

16.    Adjournment.

(Complete packet as PDF: 12-27-11 Council Packet)

1. Call to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of the Agenda. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Agenda)
4. Consent Agenda. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Consent Agenda)
   1. City Council Minutes. Regular Session. December 13, 2011.
   2. Claims.
   3. November Revenues.
   4. Jones Boulevard Project, Horsfield Construction Pay Application Number 5 -$592,121.23.
5. Public Comment.
6. City Attorney Report.
7. City Administrator Report. (PDF version: 12-27-11 City Administrator)
8. Mayor Report.
9. UNESCO Presentation. (PDF version: 12-27-11 UNESCO Presentation)
10. Highway 965 Phase II Agreement. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Highway 965, Phase_II)
    1. Resolution Number 11-148, A Resolution approving the Services Agreement Amendment Number One between the City of North Liberty and McClure Engineering Company for services relating to the Highway 965, Phase II Improvements Project, North Liberty, Iowa.
11. Casey’s Site Plan Application. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Casey’s Site Plan)
    1. Staff/Commission case presentation of Casey’s Site Plan application.
    2. Applicant’s presentation of Casey’s Site Plan.
    3. Resolution Number 11-144, A Resolution Approving the Commercial Development Site Plan for Part of Lot 16, Liberty Centre, Part One, North Liberty, Iowa.
12. Sign Ordinance Amendment. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Sign Ordinance)
    1. Staff/Commission presentation of proposed sign ordinance amendment.
    2. Public hearing regarding proposed amendment.
    3. First consideration of Ordinance 11-18, An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Liberty, Iowa, 2011, by amending the Chapter pertaining to Sign Regulations.
13. Assessment Resolution. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Assessment Resolution)
    1. Resolution Number 11-149, A Resolution of Assessment of delinquent amounts owed to the City of North Liberty, Iowa, to individual property taxes.
14. Saints Corridor, Part Two Final Plat. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Saints Corridor, Part 2)
    1. Staff/Commission presentation of Saints Corridor, Part Two Final Plat.
    2. Applicant presentation of Saints Corridor, Part Two Final Plat.
    3. Resolution Number 11-150, A Resolution approving the Final Plat of Saints Corridor, Part 2, North Liberty, Iowa.
15.  Progress Park, Part 11 Final Plat. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Progress Park, Part 11)
    1. Staff/Commission presentation of Progress Park, Part 11 Final Plat.
    2. Applicant presentation of Progress Park, Part 11 Final Plat.
    3. Resolution Number 11-151, A Resolution approving the Final Plat of Progress Park, Part 11, North Liberty, Iowa.
16. Road Use Tax Issuance. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Road Use Tax Bond)
    1. Resolution Number 11-152, A Resolution to fix a date for a Public Hearing on a Loan Agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $2,200,000.
17.  Autumn Ridge, Part Three Developer’s Agreement. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Autumn Ridge)
    1. Resolution Number 11-153,  A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Autumn Ridge Partners, LC that establishes the terms and conditions under which Autumn Ridge, Part Three will be developed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
18.  Urban Renewal Plan Update. (PDF version: 12-27-11 Urban Renewal Plan)
    1. Resolution Number 11-154, A Resolution setting a date for the public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment.
19. Old Business.
20. New Business.
21. Adjournment

(Complete packet as PDF: 12-13-11 complete Council Packet)

1.    Call to order.

2.    Roll call.

3.    Approval of the Agenda. (PDF version: Agenda_12-13-11)

4.    Swearing in Ceremony of Re-elected Council Members.

5.    Consent Agenda. (PDF version: Consent_Agenda_12-13-11)
A.    City Council Minutes. Work Session and Regular Meeting. November 22, 2011.
B.    Claims.
C.    Liquor License Renewal. Red’s Alehouse. Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales and Outdoor Service Endorsements.

6.    Public Comment.

7.    City Attorney Report.

8.    City Engineer Report.

9.    City Administrator Report. (PDF version: City_Administrator_Report_12-13-11)

10.    Mayor Report.

11.    Autumn Ridge Rezoning. (PDF version: Autumn_Ridge_Rezoning_12-13-11)
A.    Second consideration of Ordinance Number 11-17, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change use on property owned by Autumn Ridge Partners L.C. located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RD-10 Duplex Residential District.
B.    Consideration of request to consider additional readings on the same date.
C.    Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 11-17, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change use on property owned by Autumn Ridge Partners L.C. located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RD-10 Duplex Residential District.

12.    Autumn Ridge Revised Preliminary Plat. (PDF version: Autumn_Ridge_Prelim_Plat_12-13-11)
A.    Staff/Commission case presentation of Autumn Ridge Revised Preliminary Plat application.
B.    Applicant’s presentation of Autumn Ridge Revised Preliminary Plat.
C.    Resolution Number 11-142, A Resolution Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat application of Autumn Ridge Subdivision, North Liberty, Iowa.

13.    Cameron Way Partners Site Plan. (PDF version: Cameron_Way_Site_Plan_12-13-11)
A.    Staff/Commission case presentation of Cameron Way Partners Site Plan application.
B.    Applicant’s presentation of Cameron Way Partners Site Plan.
C.    Resolution Number 11-143, A Resolution Approving the Mixed Use Development Site Plan for Lot 3, Liberty Medical and Commerce Addition, North Liberty, Iowa.

14.    Stiltner Site Plan. (PDF version: Stilner_Site_Plan_12-13-11)
A.    Staff/Commission case presentation of Stiltner Site Plan application.
B.    Applicant’s presentation of Stiltner Site Plan.
C.    Resolution Number 11-145, A Resolution Approving Commercial Development Site Plan for Lot 2, Resubdivision of Lot 10, I-380 Industrial Park, North Liberty, Iowa.

15.    West Village, Part 2 Final Plat. (PDF version: West_Village_12-13-11)
A.    Staff/Commission case presentation of West Village, Part 2 Final Plat Application.
B.    Applicant’s presentation of West Village, Part 2 Final Plat Application.
C.    Resolution Number 11-146, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of West Village, Part 2, North Liberty, Iowa.

16.    Maintenance Facility Project. (PDF version: Maintenance_Facility_12-13-11)
A.    Public hearing regarding the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate for the Maintenance Facility Project.
B.    Resolution Number 11-147, A Resolution approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Maintenance Facility Project.

17.    Old Business.

18.    New Business.

19.    Negotiation Strategy Session.
A.    Possible negotiation strategy session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3) to discuss strategy relating to labor negotiations.

20.    Adjournment

(PDF version of complete packet: 11-22-11 Council Packet)

1. Call to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of the Agenda. (PDF version: Agenda 11-22-11)
4. FY 13 Budget Goal Setting. (PDF version: Budget 11-22-11)
   1. Discussion and possible action regarding City Council goals for the FY 13 Budget.
5. Consent Agenda. (PDF version: Consent Agenda 11-22-11)
   1. City Council Minutes. Regular Meeting. November 8, 2011.
   2. City Council Minutes. Special Meeting. November 10, 2011.
   3. Claims.
   4. October Revenues.
   5. Iguanas Grill Liquor License Renewal. Class C License with Sunday Sales endorsement.
   6. Dubuque Street Trail Project.  Peterson Contractors, Inc. Pay Application Number 3. $75,847.22.
   7. Penn Street Project. Metro Pavers. Pay Application Number 6. $5,486.25.
   8. Highway 965 Project. Metro Pavers. Pay Application Number 24. $2,114.25.
6. Public Comment.
7. City Attorney Report.
8. City Engineer Report.
9. City Administrator Report. (PDF version: Administrator Report 11-22-11)
10. Mayor Report.
11. Midwest Home Builders Rezoning. (PDF version: Midwest Home Builders 11-22-11)
    1. Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 11-16, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change use on property owned by Midwest Home Builders located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RM-8 Multifamily Residential District.
12. Autumn Ridge Rezoning. (PDF version: Autumn Ridge 11-22-11)
    1. Staff and Commission recommendations.
    2. Public Hearing on the proposed rezoning request.
    3. First consideration of Ordinance Number 11-17, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change use on property owned by Autumn Ridge Partners L.C. located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RD-10 Duplex Residential District.
13. Ranshaw House Project. (PDF version: Ranshaw House 11-22-11)
    1. Resolution Number 11-132, A Resolution approving the Agreement between the City of North Liberty and the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs regarding the Ranshaw House Renovation Project, Phase II.
14.  Annual Financial Report – FY 2011. (PDF version: Annual Financial Report 11-22-11)
    1. Resolution Number 11-133, A Resolution approving the Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2011 for the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
15.  Annual Appropriations (PDF version: Annual Appropriations 11-22-11)
    1. Resolution Number 11-134, A Resolution obligating funds from the urban renewal tax revenue fund for appropriation to the payment of annual appropriation tax increment financed obligations which shall come due in the next succeeding fiscal year (JM Swank).
    2. Resolution Number 11-135, A Resolution obligating funds from the urban renewal tax revenue fund for appropriation to the payment of annual appropriation tax increment financed obligations which shall come due in the next succeeding fiscal year (Heartland Expresss).
    3. Resolution Number 11-136, A Resolution obligating funds from the urban renewal tax revenue fund for appropriation to the payment of annual appropriation tax increment financed obligations which shall come due in the next succeeding fiscal year (Maytag).
    4. Resolution Number 11-137, A Resolution obligating funds from the urban renewal tax revenue fund for appropriation to the payment of annual appropriation tax increment financed obligations which shall come due in the next succeeding fiscal year (NL Hospitality).
16.  Mowing Assessment Resolution. (PDF version: Mowing Assessment 11-22-11)
    1. Resolution Number 11-138, A Resolution authorizing the assessment of delinquent amounts owed to the city of North Liberty, Iowa, to individual property taxes.
17. Front Street Speed limits (PDF version: Front Street Speed limits 11-22-11)
    1. Resolution Number 11-139, A Resolution approving special speed limits in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
18. Corridor Commercial, Part 6. (PDF version: Corridor Commercial 11-22-11)
    1. Staff and Commission recommendations.
    2. Applicant Presentation.
    3. Resolution Number 11-140, A Resolution approving the Final Plat of Corridor Commercial Subdivision, Part 6, North Liberty, Iowa.
19.  Mar Lee Park Land Dedication. (PDF version: Mar Lee Park 11-22-11)
    1. Resolution Number 11-141, A Resolution authorizing the City to accept real estate for use as a recreational park and authorizing execution of agreement between the City of North Liberty, Iowa and N Liberty L.L. C. regarding the terms and conditions under which the property will be dedicated.
20. Old Business.
21. New Business.
22. Adjourn.