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AGENDA
North Liberty City Council
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Regular Session
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 25 W. Cherry Street

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No PDF document for this item Call to order.

Roll call.

Memo explaining agenda items and what's included in the packet, prepared by Interim City Administrator 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. Parks & Recreation Commission minutes.
J. Planning and Zoning Commission minutes.
K. Tree and Stormwater Board minutes.
L. City Council minutes – regular meeting, July 24, 2007.
M. City Council minutes – special meeting, July 26, 2007.
N. Liquor License Renewal - Gasby's Amoco Class C Beer permit with Sunday Sales.
O. Liquor License Renewal - Casey's Marketing Group-595 N. Kansas Ave. Class C liquor license/Sunday Sales.
P. Liquor License Renewal - Eggy's on 965Class C-Outdoor service-Sunday sales.
Q. June Revenues.
R. Bills.
S. West Trunk Sewer Project – First Payment.
T. Service Agreement with the East Central Iowa Council of Governments for Housing Rehabilitation Grant Application Writing Services.

No PDF document for this item 3. Public Comment.

No PDF document for this item 4. Official Announcements.

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

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

No PDF document for this item 7. Acting City Administrator Report.
A. Vision Iowa/CAT Project Update.
B. City Administrator Hiring Update.
C. Parks Plan Update.
D. Compensation Study Report Update.
E. Adopt a Street Program.
F. Other.

8. Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment.
A. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission vacancy created by resignation of John Huffaker.

9. Jefferson Point II – Planned Area Development.
A. Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 07-17, An Ordinance Approving the Variances to the North Liberty Zoning Code Set Forth in the Planned Area Development Plan for Jefferson Point II, located at 45 West Jefferson Street, North Liberty, Iowa.

10. Pet Daycare Ordinance.
A. Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 07-15, An Ordinance Amending Title 17, Chapter 12, Section 12.02, Zoning Code, of the North Liberty Municipal Code Adding “Pet Animal Boarding Facilities” as Conditional Uses in the I-1 and I-2 Zoning Districts.

11. Bob’s Place Liquor License
A. Consideration of Bob’s Place for Approval of Liquor License.

12. Strategic Plan.
A. Discussion regarding Strategic Plan completed by Institute of Public Affairs and next steps in implementation.
B. Resolution Number 07-139, A Resolution Approving the Strategic Plan Prepared by the Institute of Public Affairs for the City of North Liberty for FY 08.

No PDF document for this item 13. Facilities Plan.
A. Presentation of proposed facilities plan for newly acquired city property.

14. Riddle Ridge Plats (Johnson County).
A. Presentation of Riddle Ridge Preliminary and Final Plats.
B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendation.
C. Council Action regarding Riddle Ridge Preliminary and Final Plats.

15. Zell-Mar Subdivision (Johnson County).
A. Presentation of Zell-Mar Subdivision Preliminary Plat.
B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations.
C. Council Action regarding Zell-Mar Subdivision Preliminary Plat.

16. Tattoo Establishment Permitted Use.
A. Presentation of request to add Tattoo Establishments as an acceptable use in Highway Commercial Districts.
B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations.
C. First consideration of Ordinance Number 07-19, An Ordinance Amending Title 17, Chapter 9, Tables 9-C and 9-D, Zoning Code, of the North Liberty Municipal Code Adding “Tattoo Establishment” as a permitted use in the C-2-A and C-2-B Highway Commercial Zoning Districts.

17. Board of Adjustment Criteria.
A. Presentation regarding creation of Board of Adjustment Criteria.
B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations.
C. First consideration of Ordinance Number 07- 20, An Ordinance Amending Title 17, Chapter 2, Section 203.7, Zoning Code of the North Liberty Municipal Code Regarding Criteria to be Utilized by the Board of Adjustment in Deciding Variances.

18. Liberty Centre, Part One, Lot 14 Final Plat.
A. Possible Reconsideration or Rescission of Council Action regarding Resolution Number 07-126.
B. Resolution Number 07-143, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Liberty Centre, Part 1A, A Subdivision of Lot 14, Liberty Centre, Part One.

19. The Villas at Liberty Executive Park.
A. Possible Reconsideration or Rescission of Council Action regarding Resolution Number 07-134.
B. Resolution Number 07-144, A Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Cedar Holdings, LLC and A & G, FLP that sets forth the Terms and Conditions Under which The Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part One will be developed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
C. Possible Reconsideration or Rescission of Council Action regarding Resolution Number 07-135.
D. Resolution Number 07-145, A Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Cedar Holdings, LLC and A & G, FLP that sets forth the Terms and Conditions Under which The Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Two will be developed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
E. Possible Reconsideration or Rescission of Council Action regarding Resolution Number 07-136.
F. Resolution Number 07-146, A Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Cedar Holdings, LLC and A & G, FLP that sets forth the Terms and Conditions Under which The Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Three will be developed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
G. Possible Reconsideration or Rescission of Council Action regarding Resolution Number 07-137.
H. Resolution Number 07-147, A Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Cedar Holdings, LLC and A & G, FLP that sets forth the Terms and Conditions Under which The Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Four will be developed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.

20. The Villas at Liberty Executive Park Final Plats.
A. Presentation of Final Plats for the Villas at Liberty Executive Park.
B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations.
C. Resolution Number 07-154, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part One.
D. Resolution Number 07-155, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Two.
E. Resolution Number 07-156, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Three.
F. Resolution Number 07-157, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Four.

21. Street Closure Request.
A. Request of West Lake Addition Neighborhood to Close Cattail Lane on August 25, 2007 from 3:00 – 11:00 p.m. for a block party.
B. Resolution Number 07-148, A Resolution Approving the closure of Cattail Lane from Watercress to North Park Ridge on August 25, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a Block Party.

22. Salt/Sand Bunker.
A. Public Hearing regarding the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the North Liberty Salt/Sand Storage Facility.
B. Resolution Number 07-149, A Resolution approving the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the North Liberty Salt/Sand Storage Facility.
C. Resolution Number 07-150, A Resolution Awarding the Bid for the construction of the Salt/Sand Bunker.
D. Resolution Number 07-151, A Resolution relating to financing of a proposed project to be undertaken by the City of North Liberty, Iowa; establishing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the Internal Revenue Code.

23. Forevergreen/Jasper Stop Sign.
A. First consideration of Ordinance Number 07-21, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.28, Entitled “Special Stops,” of the North Liberty Municipal Code by Amending Section 10.28.010, "Through Streets Established," to Establish Through Streets at and to set forth the Requirements for Designating Placement of Stops for Motor Vehicles Entering Through Streets.

24. Annexation of City Shop Property.
A. Public Hearing regarding Annexation of City Shop Property located at 620 Calvin Lane.
B. Resolution Number 07-152, A Resolution Authorizing and Accepting the Application of the City of North Liberty to Annex a Tract of Ground to the City of North Liberty, Iowa.

25. Building Department Vehicle Purchase.
A. Presentation of Building Department Vehicle Purchase Request.
B. Resolution Number 07-153, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Purchase of a 2007 Jeep Liberty for the City Building Department.

No PDF document for this item 26. Old Business.

No PDF document for this item 27. New Business.

Adjourn.



No PDF document for this item	Call to order. Roll call.
	Memo explaining agenda items and what's included in the packet, prepared by Interim City Administrator 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. Parks & Recreation Commission minutes. J. Planning and Zoning Commission minutes. K. Tree and Stormwater Board minutes. L. City Council minutes – regular meeting, July 24, 2007. M. City Council minutes – special meeting, July 26, 2007. N. Liquor License Renewal - Gasby's Amoco Class C Beer permit with Sunday Sales. O. Liquor License Renewal - Casey's Marketing Group-595 N. Kansas Ave. Class C liquor license/Sunday Sales. P. Liquor License Renewal - Eggy's on 965Class C-Outdoor service-Sunday sales. Q. June Revenues. R. Bills. S. West Trunk Sewer Project – First Payment. T. Service Agreement with the East Central Iowa Council of Governments for Housing Rehabilitation Grant Application Writing Services.
No PDF document for this item	3. Public Comment.
No PDF document for this item	4. Official Announcements.
No PDF document for this item	5. City Attorney Report.
No PDF document for this item	6. City Engineer Report.
No PDF document for this item	7. Acting City Administrator Report. A. Vision Iowa/CAT Project Update. B. City Administrator Hiring Update. C. Parks Plan Update. D. Compensation Study Report Update. E. Adopt a Street Program. F. Other.
	8. Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment. A. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission vacancy created by resignation of John Huffaker.
	9. Jefferson Point II – Planned Area Development. A. Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 07-17, An Ordinance Approving the Variances to the North Liberty Zoning Code Set Forth in the Planned Area Development Plan for Jefferson Point II, located at 45 West Jefferson Street, North Liberty, Iowa.
	10. Pet Daycare Ordinance. A. Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 07-15, An Ordinance Amending Title 17, Chapter 12, Section 12.02, Zoning Code, of the North Liberty Municipal Code Adding “Pet Animal Boarding Facilities” as Conditional Uses in the I-1 and I-2 Zoning Districts.
	11. Bob’s Place Liquor License A. Consideration of Bob’s Place for Approval of Liquor License.
	12. Strategic Plan. A. Discussion regarding Strategic Plan completed by Institute of Public Affairs and next steps in implementation. B. Resolution Number 07-139, A Resolution Approving the Strategic Plan Prepared by the Institute of Public Affairs for the City of North Liberty for FY 08.
No PDF document for this item	13. Facilities Plan. A. Presentation of proposed facilities plan for newly acquired city property.
	14. Riddle Ridge Plats (Johnson County). A. Presentation of Riddle Ridge Preliminary and Final Plats. B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendation. C. Council Action regarding Riddle Ridge Preliminary and Final Plats.
	15. Zell-Mar Subdivision (Johnson County). A. Presentation of Zell-Mar Subdivision Preliminary Plat. B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations. C. Council Action regarding Zell-Mar Subdivision Preliminary Plat.
	16. Tattoo Establishment Permitted Use. A. Presentation of request to add Tattoo Establishments as an acceptable use in Highway Commercial Districts. B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations. C. First consideration of Ordinance Number 07-19, An Ordinance Amending Title 17, Chapter 9, Tables 9-C and 9-D, Zoning Code, of the North Liberty Municipal Code Adding “Tattoo Establishment” as a permitted use in the C-2-A and C-2-B Highway Commercial Zoning Districts.
	17. Board of Adjustment Criteria. A. Presentation regarding creation of Board of Adjustment Criteria. B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations. C. First consideration of Ordinance Number 07- 20, An Ordinance Amending Title 17, Chapter 2, Section 203.7, Zoning Code of the North Liberty Municipal Code Regarding Criteria to be Utilized by the Board of Adjustment in Deciding Variances.
	18. Liberty Centre, Part One, Lot 14 Final Plat. A. Possible Reconsideration or Rescission of Council Action regarding Resolution Number 07-126. B. Resolution Number 07-143, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Liberty Centre, Part 1A, A Subdivision of Lot 14, Liberty Centre, Part One.
	19. The Villas at Liberty Executive Park. A. Possible Reconsideration or Rescission of Council Action regarding Resolution Number 07-134. B. Resolution Number 07-144, A Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Cedar Holdings, LLC and A & G, FLP that sets forth the Terms and Conditions Under which The Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part One will be developed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. C. Possible Reconsideration or Rescission of Council Action regarding Resolution Number 07-135. D. Resolution Number 07-145, A Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Cedar Holdings, LLC and A & G, FLP that sets forth the Terms and Conditions Under which The Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Two will be developed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. E. Possible Reconsideration or Rescission of Council Action regarding Resolution Number 07-136. F. Resolution Number 07-146, A Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Cedar Holdings, LLC and A & G, FLP that sets forth the Terms and Conditions Under which The Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Three will be developed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. G. Possible Reconsideration or Rescission of Council Action regarding Resolution Number 07-137. H. Resolution Number 07-147, A Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City of North Liberty and Cedar Holdings, LLC and A & G, FLP that sets forth the Terms and Conditions Under which The Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Four will be developed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
	20. The Villas at Liberty Executive Park Final Plats. A. Presentation of Final Plats for the Villas at Liberty Executive Park. B. Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendations. C. Resolution Number 07-154, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part One. D. Resolution Number 07-155, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Two. E. Resolution Number 07-156, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Three. F. Resolution Number 07-157, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the Villas at Liberty Executive Park, Part Four.
	21. Street Closure Request. A. Request of West Lake Addition Neighborhood to Close Cattail Lane on August 25, 2007 from 3:00 – 11:00 p.m. for a block party. B. Resolution Number 07-148, A Resolution Approving the closure of Cattail Lane from Watercress to North Park Ridge on August 25, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a Block Party.
	22. Salt/Sand Bunker. A. Public Hearing regarding the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the North Liberty Salt/Sand Storage Facility. B. Resolution Number 07-149, A Resolution approving the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the North Liberty Salt/Sand Storage Facility. C. Resolution Number 07-150, A Resolution Awarding the Bid for the construction of the Salt/Sand Bunker. D. Resolution Number 07-151, A Resolution relating to financing of a proposed project to be undertaken by the City of North Liberty, Iowa; establishing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the Internal Revenue Code.
	23. Forevergreen/Jasper Stop Sign. A. First consideration of Ordinance Number 07-21, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.28, Entitled “Special Stops,” of the North Liberty Municipal Code by Amending Section 10.28.010, "Through Streets Established," to Establish Through Streets at and to set forth the Requirements for Designating Placement of Stops for Motor Vehicles Entering Through Streets.
	24. Annexation of City Shop Property. A. Public Hearing regarding Annexation of City Shop Property located at 620 Calvin Lane. B. Resolution Number 07-152, A Resolution Authorizing and Accepting the Application of the City of North Liberty to Annex a Tract of Ground to the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
	25. Building Department Vehicle Purchase. A. Presentation of Building Department Vehicle Purchase Request. B. Resolution Number 07-153, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Purchase of a 2007 Jeep Liberty for the City Building Department.
No PDF document for this item	26. Old Business.
No PDF document for this item	27. New Business.
	Adjourn.