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Members of the public who are interested in having an item for Council discussion or action placed on the agenda should contact Tracey Mulcahey at 626-5700. The usual deadline is the Friday that is 11 days before the regularly-scheduled Tuesday meeting. Click here to read the agenda-setting policy (PDF).

AGENDA
North Liberty City Council
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Regular session
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 25 W. Cherry Street

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Call to order.
Roll call.

Agenda memo (an explanation of agenda packet materials prepared by Tracey Mulcahey)

1. Approval of the Agenda.

2. Consent agenda.
A. Police Chief’s report.
B. Building Official's report.
C. Street Superintendent's report.
D. Park Superintendent's report.
E. Recreation Director's report.
F. Telecommunications report.
G. Water Superintendent's report.
H. Wastewater Superintendent’s report.
I. Fire Department report.
J. Parks & Recreation Commission minutes.
K. Planning and Zoning Commission minutes.
L. Tree and Stormwater Board minutes.
M. LD Express Class C Liquor License Renewal-Sunday Sales.
N. Club 76, Class C Liquor License – South Slope 4/13/07 (Duck’s Unlimited).
O. Resolution Number 07-67, A Resolution Accepting the Plat of West Lake Addition, Part Eleven.
P. Accepting the North Liberty Trail Project.
Q. City Council Minutes – March 27, 2007 Regular Meeting.
R. City Council Minutes – March 30, 2007 Special Meeting.
S. City Council Minutes – April 3, 2007 Special Meeting.
T. Bills.

No PDF document for this item 3. Public Comment.

No PDF document for this item 4. Official Announcements.

5. Fair Housing Month Proclamation.

6. National Volunteer Week Proclamation.

No PDF document for this item 7. City Attorney Report.

8. City Staff Report.
A. Youth Employment Program.
B. Amendments to Urban Renewal District.
C. Sidewalk Program 2007.
D. RDG Report with FY08 Capital Plan.
E. RFP for Compensation Study.
F. Pet Ordinance.
G. IDNR Report.

9. Agenda Setting Policy.
A. Discussion regarding proposed Agenda Setting Policy.
B. Resolution Number 07-68, A Resolution Approving the Policy regarding Agenda Setting.

No PDF document for this item 10. Library Expansion Committee.
A. Update from Library Expansion Committee.

11. Heartland Express Well.
A. Discussion regarding installation of well on Heartland Express site.
B. Resolution Number 07-69, A Resolution Authorizing the Installation of a Well on Heartland Express.

12. Mayoral Position.
A. Discussion regarding options to fill the office of Mayor.
B. Resolution Number 07-70, A Resolution Approving the Council’s selected option to fill the office of Mayor.

13. Liberty Centre Celebration.
A. Discussion regarding possible contribution to Liberty Centre Celebration.
B. Resolution Number 07-71, A Resolution Approving the Contribution to the Liberty Centre Celebration.

14. Recreation Fees.
A. Discussion regarding proposed changes to Recreation Fees.
B. Resolution Number 07-35, A Resolution Approving the Amended Fee Schedule for the Recreation Department.

15. Clear Creek-Amana Community School District 28E Agreement.
A. Discussion regarding the proposed 28E Agreement.
B. Resolution Number 07-57, A Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Clear Creek – Amana Community School District.

16. Fire Department Bylaws.
A. Discussion and possible action regarding updated Fire Department Bylaws.

17. Election Law Update.
A. Second 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.

18. Subdivision Ordinance.
A. Second 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.

19. Zoning Map Update.
A. Second 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.

20. Fringe Area Review – Johnson County Subdivision
A. Request of Charles Gay to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat for Locust Ridge Estate which is located within the 2 mile jurisdiction of North Liberty.
B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations.
C. Council Recommendation to Johnson County Planning and Zoning.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. Alois Alberhasky Zoning Request.
A. Third consideration and adoption 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. Third consideration and adoption 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. Third consideration and adoption 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. Third consideration and adoption 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. Third consideration and adoption 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.

24. Harold Cameron Rezoning Request.
A. Second 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.
B. Second 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.
C. Second 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.

25. 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 Central Commercial District.

26. City Administrator Position.
A. Discussion and possible action regarding filling City Administrator Vacancy.
B. Resolution Number 07-72, A Resolution Appointing Tracey Mulcahey as Acting City Administrator.

No PDF document for this item 27. Acting Mayor Comments.

No PDF document for this item 28. Council Comments.

Miscellaneous information.

Adjourn.

[Please note: This session of the City Council is LIVE on NLTV (cable channel 5 in North Liberty) and will be replayed on the channel at these times. To view video of City Council online the week after the meetings, click here. City Council DVDs are also available for checkout at the North Liberty Community Library, or for purchase from NLTV.]

	Call to order. Roll call.
	Agenda memo (an explanation of agenda packet materials prepared by Tracey Mulcahey)
	1. Approval of the Agenda.
	2. Consent agenda. A. Police Chief’s report. B. Building Official's report. C. Street Superintendent's report. D. Park Superintendent's report. E. Recreation Director's report. F. Telecommunications report. G. Water Superintendent's report. H. Wastewater Superintendent’s report. I. Fire Department report. J. Parks & Recreation Commission minutes. K. Planning and Zoning Commission minutes. L. Tree and Stormwater Board minutes. M. LD Express Class C Liquor License Renewal-Sunday Sales. N. Club 76, Class C Liquor License – South Slope 4/13/07 (Duck’s Unlimited). O. Resolution Number 07-67, A Resolution Accepting the Plat of West Lake Addition, Part Eleven. P. Accepting the North Liberty Trail Project. Q. City Council Minutes – March 27, 2007 Regular Meeting. R. City Council Minutes – March 30, 2007 Special Meeting. S. City Council Minutes – April 3, 2007 Special Meeting. T. Bills.
No PDF document for this item	3. Public Comment.
No PDF document for this item	4. Official Announcements.
	5. Fair Housing Month Proclamation.
	6. National Volunteer Week Proclamation.
No PDF document for this item	7. City Attorney Report.
	8. City Staff Report. A. Youth Employment Program. B. Amendments to Urban Renewal District. C. Sidewalk Program 2007. D. RDG Report with FY08 Capital Plan. E. RFP for Compensation Study. F. Pet Ordinance. G. IDNR Report.
	9. Agenda Setting Policy. A. Discussion regarding proposed Agenda Setting Policy. B. Resolution Number 07-68, A Resolution Approving the Policy regarding Agenda Setting.
No PDF document for this item	10. Library Expansion Committee. A. Update from Library Expansion Committee.
	11. Heartland Express Well. A. Discussion regarding installation of well on Heartland Express site. B. Resolution Number 07-69, A Resolution Authorizing the Installation of a Well on Heartland Express.
	12. Mayoral Position. A. Discussion regarding options to fill the office of Mayor. B. Resolution Number 07-70, A Resolution Approving the Council’s selected option to fill the office of Mayor.
	13. Liberty Centre Celebration. A. Discussion regarding possible contribution to Liberty Centre Celebration. B. Resolution Number 07-71, A Resolution Approving the Contribution to the Liberty Centre Celebration.
	14. Recreation Fees. A. Discussion regarding proposed changes to Recreation Fees. B. Resolution Number 07-35, A Resolution Approving the Amended Fee Schedule for the Recreation Department.
	15. Clear Creek-Amana Community School District 28E Agreement. A. Discussion regarding the proposed 28E Agreement. B. Resolution Number 07-57, A Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Clear Creek – Amana Community School District.
	16. Fire Department Bylaws. A. Discussion and possible action regarding updated Fire Department Bylaws.
	17. Election Law Update. A. Second 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.
	18. Subdivision Ordinance. A. Second 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.
	19. Zoning Map Update. A. Second 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.
	20. Fringe Area Review – Johnson County Subdivision A. Request of Charles Gay to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat for Locust Ridge Estate which is located within the 2 mile jurisdiction of North Liberty. B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations. C. Council Recommendation to Johnson County Planning and Zoning.
	21. 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.
	22. 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.
	23. Alois Alberhasky Zoning Request. A. Third consideration and adoption 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. Third consideration and adoption 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. Third consideration and adoption 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. Third consideration and adoption 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. Third consideration and adoption 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.
	24. Harold Cameron Rezoning Request. A. Second 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. B. Second 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. C. Second 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.
	25. 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 Central Commercial District.
	26. City Administrator Position. A. Discussion and possible action regarding filling City Administrator Vacancy. B. Resolution Number 07-72, A Resolution Appointing Tracey Mulcahey as Acting City Administrator.
No PDF document for this item	27. Acting Mayor Comments.
No PDF document for this item	28. Council Comments.
	Miscellaneous information.
	Adjourn.