New Residents
Click here to download a New Resident PDF sheet. This document is also available at City Hall.
Also, check out the relocation information on the Chamber Web site by clicking here.
All information on the New Resident sheet can be found throughout this site. To make things a bit easier, though, below is the information from that sheet on a single page:
WELCOME
You have moved into town and made that first visit to City Hall. Here is some information to get you started in your new home. Remember you can call City Hall with questions at 319-626-5700.
Trash and Recycling
These services are contracted through Johnson County Refuse, 319-665-4498.
Trash, recycling and yard waste pickup is every Wednesday, starting at 7AM
Trash Stickers
Every garbage can or bag must have the appropriate sticker(s). Stickers cost $1.20 each and may be purchased at City Hall, Fareway, Casey’s, Gasby’s, and LD Express, Corridor Convenience.
1 sticker = 20-gallon bag/can; up to 40 lbs.
2 stickers = 21-35-gallon bag/can
No cans over 35 gallons will be picked up!
Recycling
A monthly recycling fee is billed on your monthly utility bill at $4.55. We strongly encourage residents to recycle! No need to sort your items, just place your recycling bin at the curb.
Recyclable items include:
NOT recyclable:
Yard waste
Stickers are $1.20 each, to be placed on a yard waste bag up to 39 gallons/40 pounds.Brush and small limbs: two bundles picked up free of charge each Wednesday. Must be cut approximately four feet long and tied in bundles weighing 40 pounds or less.
Disposal of Other Items
You can get rid of larger items, like appliances, tires and furniture, curbside if you arrange for pickup ahead of time by calling Steve at 319-665-4498.
The City of North Liberty also hosts a Citywide Cleanup Day once per year, when residents can bring large items to the public works facility free of charge. This event is usually the last Saturday morning in April.
Pet Regulations
All cats and dogs in North Liberty must be licensed with the City as soon as they reach four months of age. If you adopt a pet, it should be licensed immediately.
Stop by City Hall (3 Quail Creek Circle) and fill out a short form to license your pet. If spayed or neutered, the fee is $2 per pet per year; otherwise the fee is $25 per pet per year. You will be issued a license tag, which will be used to identify your pet and make sure it is safely returned to you if it is ever lost. Tags are valid for the issuance calendar year.
All pets six months or older must also be vaccinated against rabies. Your vet will provide you with a tag at the time of immunization. For your pet’s safety, it should always be wearing both the rabies and license tags.
Pets at large
Any pet found at large, and any pet considered to be a public nuisance, may be seized and impounded. Owners may retrieve their pet only after the impound, boarding, delinquent license fees and fine for municipal infraction are paid in full.
Pick up after your pet
It is unlawful to let your dog or cat use public property, or private property other than your own, as a toilet! You must pick up after your pet, for health and safety reasons. Pet waste bags are provided in our public parks for your convenience.
Neighborhood Rules
There are City ordinances in place that govern many aspects of residing in North Liberty. Below are just a few health, safety or nuisance violations to avoid so you can stay out of trouble with your neighbors as well as the City.
Lawn Care
It is unlawful to allow grass or weeds in your yard to grow above 12 inches. Please keep your lawn tidy and let the City or your neighbors know if there are circumstances that may hinder your ability to do so.
Snow Removal
Residents have 48 hours from the end of a snowfall to completely clear their sidewalks of snow and ice. It is also helpful to remove snow from around your mailbox and any fire hydrants on your street. Be aware that a two-inch snowfall automatically triggers a Snow Emergency, when it’s illegal to park on City streets.
Remodeling
Many home improvement projects require a permit from the City for construction. From installing a fence to finishing your basement – please let our building department staff help ensure that your project meets safety standards.
City Government
The City of North Liberty is governed by a mayor and council of five members. The council is served by a full-time city administrator to operate daily business. The council chambers are located at 25 W. Cherry Street, at the east end of the public safety building. You can contact our elected officials directly using the information below.
City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7PM
Council meetings are live and replayed on NLTV, cable ch. 5. Minutes, agendas & video are on this Web site.
Mayor TOM SALM
35 N Dubuque Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
626-2754
tasalm {at} terracon(.)com
Elected: 11/3/2009
Term Expires: 12/31/2013
COLEEN CHIPMAN
1490 W. Forevergreen Rd.
North Liberty, IA 52317
626-6958
iccoleen {at} southslope(.)net
Elected: 11/6/2007
Term Expires: 12/31/2011
TERRY DONAHUE
125 Vixen Lane
North Liberty, IA 52317
hzhonor {at} att(.)net
Elected: 11/6/2007
Term Expires: 12/31/2011
GERRY KUHL
1180 Saint Andrews Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
626-6576
gerry.kuhl {at} northlibertyiowa(.)org
Elected: 11/3/2009
Term Expires: 12/31/2013
CHRIS HOFFMAN
365 Fox Run
North Liberty, IA 52317
665-4241
chris.hoffman {at} northlibertyiowa(.)org
Elected: 11/6/2007
Term Expires: 12/31/2011
BRIAN WAYSON
1550 West Forevergreen Rd
North Liberty, IA 52317
626-6069
brian.wayson {at} northlibertyiowa(.)org
Elected: 11/3/2009
Term Expires: 12/31/2013
Boards and Commissions
One great way to volunteer to serve your community is to apply to serve on a public board or commission.Appointments are made by City Council. The majority of meetings are videotaped and televised on our local access channel, NLTV, with archived meeting DVDs available in the North Liberty Community Library.
Community Center
The North Liberty Community Center, located at 520 W. Cherry Street, is a highlight of the community. The building houses the recreation department, library, NLTV and indoor and outdoor pools; meeting the recreation and leisure needs of many of our residents. Computers to access the internet and free Wi-Fi are available at the North Liberty Community Library.
Utilities
Water and wastewater (sewer) services are provided by the City of North Liberty. Call City Hall at 319-626-5700 with questions.
Electric Companies:
Linn County R.E.C.
1-800-332-5420
http://www.linncountyrec.com/
Alliant Energy
24-Hour Customer Service: 1-800-255-4268
http://www.alliantenergy.com/index.htm
Natural Gas:
Mid-American Energy
24-Hour Residential Customer Service 1-888-427-5632
Business and Customer Service 1-800-329-6261
Report a gas leak 1-800-595-5325
http://www.midamericanenergy.com/
Water:
City of North Liberty
319-626-5700 – you can pay with credit card over the phone
You can also sign up for automatic withdrawal
Sewer:
City of North Liberty
Wastewater Dept. website
319-626-5700
Telephone:
South Slope Cooperative Communications Company
P.O. Box 19
980 North Front Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
Business Office
319-626-2211
24 Hr Outage Reporting Service
319-626-2211
24 Hr Locate Underground Facilities “One Call”
Toll Free 1-800-292-8989
http://www.southslope.com/
Cable Television:
Mediacom Communications Corp.
702 S. Gilbert Street (Kennedy Plaza)
Iowa City, Iowa
1-800-332-0245
http://www.mediacomcc.com/
South Slope Cooperative Communications Company
P.O. Box 19
980 North Front Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
Call 319-665-VIEW for South Slope Video Plus TV information
http://www.southslope.com/CableTV/videoplustv.htm
Data / Internet Access:
Mediacom
South Slope Communications
