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AGENDA
North Liberty City Council
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Regular session
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 25 W. Cherry Street

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Call to order.
Roll call.

1. Approval of the Agenda.

2. Consent agenda.
A. Librarian’s report.
B. Matt Meseck Wedding -- Class B Beer license -- 4/24/07 at South Slope.
C. Quail Creek Liquor License Renewal Class B with Sunday sales.
D. City Council Minutes – March 13, 2007 Regular Meeting.
E. February Revenues.
F. Bills.
G. Resolution Number 07-64, A Resolution Authorizing the City to Accept Real Estate from Fox Run Development, Inc.

No PDF document for this item 3. Public Comment.

No PDF document for this item 4. Official Announcements – Mayor Franker.

No PDF document for this item 5. City Engineer Report.

No PDF document for this item 6. City Attorney Report.

7. Facilities Planning Presentation.
A. Facilities Committee Report.
B. RDG Planning and Design Facilities Plan Presentation.
C. Discussion.

8. Election Law Update.
A. Public Hearing regarding amendment of election laws.
B. First consideration of Ordinance Number 07-13, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.28, Entitled "Elections," and Chapter 1.08, Entitled "City Charter," of the North Liberty Municipal Code by Amending Provisions Pertaining to City Elections.

9. City Administrator Report.
A. Animal/Pet Ordinance Update.
B. Policy Discussion on Submittals time frame from Planning and Zoning Commission to City Council.
C. Discussion regarding 2007 Sidewalk Program.
D. Discussion regarding Pond Maintenance Program.
E. Schedule for Hotel/Motel Tax Vote.
F. Liberty Centre Celebration.
G. Aspen Ridge Amended Preliminary Plat.
H. Recreation Fees Information Discussion.

10. Agenda Setting Policy.
A. Discussion.
B. Approval of Policy regarding Agenda Setting.

11. Audit RFP Award.
A. Resolution Number 07-52, A Resolution Accepting the Proposal from and Awarding the Audit Services Contract to Greenwood and Crim, P.C. for Fiscal Years 2007, 2008, and 2009.

12. FY 07 Audit Report
A. Resolution Number 07-53, A Resolution Accepting the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2006 as Completed by Greenwood and Crim, P.C.

13. Insurance RFP Award.
A. Resolution Number 07-54, A Resolution Accepting the Proposal from and Awarding the Insurance Services Contract to AW Welt Ambrisco Insurance, Inc.

14. Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Phase I.
A. Public hearing on the proposed Bidding Requirements, Contract Documents (Plans, Specifications, and Form of Contract), and Opinion of Probable Cost for the Phase I Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project.
B. Resolution Number 07-55, Resolution Approving the proposed Bidding Requirements, Contract Documents (Plans, Specifications, and Form of Contract), and Opinion of Probable Cost for the Phase I Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project.
C. Resolution Number 07-56, A Resolution Approving Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Staab Construction for the Phase I Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project.

15. Subdivision Ordinance.
A. Public Hearing regarding amendment of Subdivision Ordinance.
B. First consideration of Ordinance number 07-01, An Ordinance Amending Title 16, Entitled "Subdivisions", of the North Liberty Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 16.15 and Amending Chapters 16.16.020 and 16.20.030 Relating to Subdivision Requirements and Processes and, Further, Amending Chapter 1, Zoning Code, of the North Liberty Municipal Code by Adding Section 109 Related to Rezoning Requirements.

16. North Liberty Community Fund as An Affiliate of the Community Foundation of Johnson County.
A. Discussion.
B. Resolution Number 07-58, A Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and the Community Foundation of Johnson County Establishing the North Liberty Community Fund as an Affiliate of the Community Foundation of Johnson County and Authorizing $2,500 Contribution from the City.

17. Zoning Map Update.
A. Public Hearing.
B. First consideration of Ordinance Number 07-02, An Ordinance Adopting the Zoning Map Schedule Prepared by Shive-Hattery, Inc. dated January 2007 as the Official Zoning Map for the City of North Liberty.

18. South Slope Cooperative Planned Area Development.
A. Second Consideration of Ordinance Number 07-03, An Ordinance Approving the Variances to the North Liberty Zoning Code set forth in the Planned Area Development Plan for South Slope Cooperative located at West Cherry Street and West Main Street, North Liberty, Iowa.
B. Consideration of Request to Waive the Requirement of the Three Readings on Three Separate Dates.
C. Third Consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 07-03, An Ordinance Approving the Variances to the North Liberty Zoning Code set forth in the Planned Area Development Plan for South Slope Cooperative located at West Cherry Street and West Main Street, North Liberty, Iowa.

19. Alois Alberhasky Zoning Request.
A. Second consideration of Ordinance Number 07-04, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Alois Alberhasky, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RM-12 Residential District.
B. Second consideration of Ordinance Number 07-05, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Alois Alberhasky, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RM-8 Residential District.
C. Second consideration of Ordinance Number 07-06, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Alois Alberhasky, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RD-8 Residential District.
D. Second consideration of Ordinance Number 07-07, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Alois Alberhasky, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RS-6 Residential District.
E. Second consideration of Ordinance Number 07-11, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Alois Alberhasky, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the P Public Use District.

20. Harold Cameron Rezoning Request.
A. Presentation by Harold Cameron to rezone property.
B. Public Hearing regarding rezoning request.
C. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations.
D. First consideration of Ordinance 07-08, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property owned by Harold Cameron located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the C-2-A Highway Commercial District.
E. First consideration of Ordinance 07-09, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property owned by Harold Cameron located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RM-12 Multifamily Residential District.
F. First consideration of Ordinance 07-12, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property owned by Harold Cameron located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the C-1-A Central Commercial District.

21. Alan Arzu Rezoning Request.
A. Second consideration of Ordinance 07-10, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property owned by Alan Arzu located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the C-1-A General Commercial District.

22. West Lake Addition, Part Ten Final Plat.
A. Presentation of JDHP Development’s request to approve the Final Plat for West Lake Addition, Part 10.
B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations.
C. Resolution Number 07-42, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for West Lake Addition, Part 10.

23. Joe Robson Construction Site Plan.
A. Presentation of request of Joe Robson Construction to approve a Site Plan located east of Kansas Avenue and north of Zeller Street.
B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations.
C. Resolution Number 07-43, A Resolution Approving the Residential Development Site Plan for Lot 1, West Lake Addition, Part 10.

24. Joe Robson Construction Amended Site Plan.
A. Presentation of request of Joe Robson Construction to approve the Amended Site Plan for West Lake Addition, Part Five B.
B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations.
C. Resolution Number 07-44, A Resolution Approving the Amended Residential Development Site Plan for Joe Robson Construction for Lot 94, West Lake Addition, Part Five B.

25. CAT/Vision Iowa Application.
A. Presentation of CAT application for the History/Visitor’s Center at 515 W. Penn Street.
B. Resolution Number 07-63, A Resolution to Support the Application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development for $160,000 from the Vision Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism Fund for the Construction of the North Liberty Welcome and History Center Project.

26. Cedar Springs Part Six Public Improvements.
A. Resolution Number 07-61, A Resolution Approving Public Improvements for Cedar Springs Part 6.

27. North Park Final Plat.
A. Resolution Number 07-62, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for North Park Subdivision, North Liberty, Iowa.

No PDF document for this item 28. Council Comments.

No PDF document for this item 29. Mayor Comments.

No PDF document for this item 30. City Attorney Review.
A. Closed Session. As according to Iowa State Code Section 21.5(i), “To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.”

Adjourn.

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	Call to order. Roll call.
	1. Approval of the Agenda.
	2. Consent agenda. A. Librarian’s report. B. Matt Meseck Wedding -- Class B Beer license -- 4/24/07 at South Slope. C. Quail Creek Liquor License Renewal Class B with Sunday sales. D. City Council Minutes – March 13, 2007 Regular Meeting. E. February Revenues. F. Bills. G. Resolution Number 07-64, A Resolution Authorizing the City to Accept Real Estate from Fox Run Development, Inc.
No PDF document for this item	3. Public Comment.
No PDF document for this item	4. Official Announcements – Mayor Franker.
No PDF document for this item	5. City Engineer Report.
No PDF document for this item	6. City Attorney Report.
	7. Facilities Planning Presentation. A. Facilities Committee Report. B. RDG Planning and Design Facilities Plan Presentation. C. Discussion.
	8. Election Law Update. A. Public Hearing regarding amendment of election laws. B. First consideration of Ordinance Number 07-13, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.28, Entitled "Elections," and Chapter 1.08, Entitled "City Charter," of the North Liberty Municipal Code by Amending Provisions Pertaining to City Elections.
	9. City Administrator Report. A. Animal/Pet Ordinance Update. B. Policy Discussion on Submittals time frame from Planning and Zoning Commission to City Council. C. Discussion regarding 2007 Sidewalk Program. D. Discussion regarding Pond Maintenance Program. E. Schedule for Hotel/Motel Tax Vote. F. Liberty Centre Celebration. G. Aspen Ridge Amended Preliminary Plat. H. Recreation Fees Information Discussion.
	10. Agenda Setting Policy. A. Discussion. B. Approval of Policy regarding Agenda Setting.
	11. Audit RFP Award. A. Resolution Number 07-52, A Resolution Accepting the Proposal from and Awarding the Audit Services Contract to Greenwood and Crim, P.C. for Fiscal Years 2007, 2008, and 2009.
	12. FY 07 Audit Report A. Resolution Number 07-53, A Resolution Accepting the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2006 as Completed by Greenwood and Crim, P.C.
	13. Insurance RFP Award. A. Resolution Number 07-54, A Resolution Accepting the Proposal from and Awarding the Insurance Services Contract to AW Welt Ambrisco Insurance, Inc.
	14. Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Phase I. A. Public hearing on the proposed Bidding Requirements, Contract Documents (Plans, Specifications, and Form of Contract), and Opinion of Probable Cost for the Phase I Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project. B. Resolution Number 07-55, Resolution Approving the proposed Bidding Requirements, Contract Documents (Plans, Specifications, and Form of Contract), and Opinion of Probable Cost for the Phase I Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project. C. Resolution Number 07-56, A Resolution Approving Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Staab Construction for the Phase I Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project.
	15. Subdivision Ordinance. A. Public Hearing regarding amendment of Subdivision Ordinance. B. First consideration of Ordinance number 07-01, An Ordinance Amending Title 16, Entitled "Subdivisions", of the North Liberty Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 16.15 and Amending Chapters 16.16.020 and 16.20.030 Relating to Subdivision Requirements and Processes and, Further, Amending Chapter 1, Zoning Code, of the North Liberty Municipal Code by Adding Section 109 Related to Rezoning Requirements.
	16. North Liberty Community Fund as An Affiliate of the Community Foundation of Johnson County. A. Discussion. B. Resolution Number 07-58, A Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and the Community Foundation of Johnson County Establishing the North Liberty Community Fund as an Affiliate of the Community Foundation of Johnson County and Authorizing $2,500 Contribution from the City.
	17. Zoning Map Update. A. Public Hearing. B. First consideration of Ordinance Number 07-02, An Ordinance Adopting the Zoning Map Schedule Prepared by Shive-Hattery, Inc. dated January 2007 as the Official Zoning Map for the City of North Liberty.
	18. South Slope Cooperative Planned Area Development. A. Second Consideration of Ordinance Number 07-03, An Ordinance Approving the Variances to the North Liberty Zoning Code set forth in the Planned Area Development Plan for South Slope Cooperative located at West Cherry Street and West Main Street, North Liberty, Iowa. B. Consideration of Request to Waive the Requirement of the Three Readings on Three Separate Dates. C. Third Consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 07-03, An Ordinance Approving the Variances to the North Liberty Zoning Code set forth in the Planned Area Development Plan for South Slope Cooperative located at West Cherry Street and West Main Street, North Liberty, Iowa.
	19. Alois Alberhasky Zoning Request. A. Second consideration of Ordinance Number 07-04, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Alois Alberhasky, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RM-12 Residential District. B. Second consideration of Ordinance Number 07-05, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Alois Alberhasky, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RM-8 Residential District. C. Second consideration of Ordinance Number 07-06, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Alois Alberhasky, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RD-8 Residential District. D. Second consideration of Ordinance Number 07-07, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Alois Alberhasky, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RS-6 Residential District. E. Second consideration of Ordinance Number 07-11, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property Owned by Alois Alberhasky, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the P Public Use District.
	20. Harold Cameron Rezoning Request. A. Presentation by Harold Cameron to rezone property. B. Public Hearing regarding rezoning request. C. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations. D. First consideration of Ordinance 07-08, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property owned by Harold Cameron located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the C-2-A Highway Commercial District. E. First consideration of Ordinance 07-09, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property owned by Harold Cameron located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RM-12 Multifamily Residential District. F. First consideration of Ordinance 07-12, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property owned by Harold Cameron located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the C-1-A Central Commercial District.
	21. Alan Arzu Rezoning Request. A. Second consideration of Ordinance 07-10, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change the Use Regulations on Property owned by Alan Arzu located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the C-1-A General Commercial District.
	22. West Lake Addition, Part Ten Final Plat. A. Presentation of JDHP Development’s request to approve the Final Plat for West Lake Addition, Part 10. B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations. C. Resolution Number 07-42, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for West Lake Addition, Part 10.
	23. Joe Robson Construction Site Plan. A. Presentation of request of Joe Robson Construction to approve a Site Plan located east of Kansas Avenue and north of Zeller Street. B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations. C. Resolution Number 07-43, A Resolution Approving the Residential Development Site Plan for Lot 1, West Lake Addition, Part 10.
	24. Joe Robson Construction Amended Site Plan. A. Presentation of request of Joe Robson Construction to approve the Amended Site Plan for West Lake Addition, Part Five B. B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations. C. Resolution Number 07-44, A Resolution Approving the Amended Residential Development Site Plan for Joe Robson Construction for Lot 94, West Lake Addition, Part Five B.
	25. CAT/Vision Iowa Application. A. Presentation of CAT application for the History/Visitor’s Center at 515 W. Penn Street. B. Resolution Number 07-63, A Resolution to Support the Application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development for $160,000 from the Vision Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism Fund for the Construction of the North Liberty Welcome and History Center Project.
	26. Cedar Springs Part Six Public Improvements. A. Resolution Number 07-61, A Resolution Approving Public Improvements for Cedar Springs Part 6.
	27. North Park Final Plat. A. Resolution Number 07-62, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for North Park Subdivision, North Liberty, Iowa.
No PDF document for this item	28. Council Comments.
No PDF document for this item	29. Mayor Comments.
No PDF document for this item	30. City Attorney Review. A. Closed Session. As according to Iowa State Code Section 21.5(i), “To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.”
	Adjourn.