1) Roll call.
2) Review Part 3 of the Significant Changes to the 2009 International Residential
Code.
a) Staff Presentation
b) Public Comments
c) Committee approval
3) Approve the Minutes of March 3rd, 2010.
4) Adjournment

At 4:30 p.m., Chairperson Lee called the Regular Session of the North Liberty Board of Appeals to order.

Members present: Lee, Hajek, Kazmierczak and Colony.

Others present: Bryan Hardin, Assistance Fire Chief, Steve Kennedy, Mike Roberts, Glen Siders, Mic Harris, Mike Bails, Dave Moore and Tom Palmer, Building Official.

Chairperson opened the hearing to review Part 3 of the Significant Changes to the 2009 International Residential Code. Kazmierczak moved, Hajek seconded to recommend amending Section R313.2 of the 2009 IRC by deleting the entire sentence and inserting the following sentence, Effective January 1, 2013 an automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one-and two-family dwellings and three to four unit townhouses. Motion passed unanimously. Colony moved, Kazmierczak seconded to recommend amending Section R302 to require fire walls separating townhouses in accordance Section 317 of the 2006 International residential Code. Motion passed unanimously.

Kazmierczak moved, Colony seconded to recommend amending Section R317.1(5) to require approved frost heave protection below patio slabs, landings and similar horizontal concrete surfaces exposed to the weather when such surface is less than 6 inches below the siding. Motion passed unanimously.
Colony moved, Hajek seconded the group has completed reviewing Part 3 of Significant Changes to the 2009 International Residential Code through Section R602.10.4.1. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board will try to schedule a meeting March 10th, 2010 at 5:00 pm to continue reviewing Part 3 of the Significant Changes to the 2009 International Residential Code.

Hajek moved, Colony seconded to approve the minutes of February 10th, 2010 meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

TRAFFIC CONTACTS – 293
ARRESTS – 28
# OF CHARGES FILED – 36
# OWI’s – 7
.02 Violations – 0
Warrant Served – 3
ACCIDENTS – 20
CASES – 35
SUPPLEMENTS – 26
Warnings – 35
Infractions – 5
PUBLIC ASSISTS – 327
LAW ASSISTS – 53
N.L.F.D. ASSISTS – 33
ANIMAL CALLS – 15 (TIME SPENT – 185)
CAR UNLOCKS – 19

- February had 1,015 calls for service.

- 44 Vehicle Inspections were completed.

- Calls to date -2,035

Call to order.  At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Salm called the Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order. Council members present: Chipman, Donahue, Kuhl, Wayson; absent – Hoffman.

Others present:  Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Scott Peterson, Kevin Trom, Dean Wheatley, Corinne Lemmage, Hilary Copeland, Bill Mausser, Duane Musser, Lori Lindner, Kyra Corbett and other interested citizens.

Approval of the Agenda. Chipman moved, Wayson seconded to approve the agenda.  The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Kuhl, Donahue, Chipman; nays – none; absent – Hoffman. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda. Kuhl moved, Wayson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including: City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting, February 9, 2010; City Council Minutes, Special Meeting, February 16, 2010, ASR Well Project, Bid Pack 2, WRH, Inc. Pay Application Number 5, $22,705.36, the attached list of claims; and January Revenues.  The vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Donahue, Chipman, Wayson, Kuhl; nays – none; absent – Hoffman. Motion carried.

Public Comment.  No public comment was offered.

City Attorney Report.  None was presented.

City Engineer Report.  City Engineer Trom reported on the ASR Well project. The water department will begin testing on Monday.  Trom explained the testing process and the cycles. If the well passes all the tests, the well can be utilized.  

Councilor Wayson expressed that the stormwater presentation was useful.

City Administrator Report.  City Administrator Heiar reported on the following:
•    Projects have been presented to DC staffers in lieu of the Chamber trip this year. Ear marks will be slim according to staffers, but they appreciated the project presentations.
•    The City was not awarded TIGER grant.  The application will assist with future requests.  Two projects in Iowa were funded in Dubuque and Ames.
•    The Forevergreen Road project bid opening date is set for April 8 with the award on April 13. A meeting with neighborhood will be held after bid is awarded.
•    Included in Council memos is a new feature, Fiscal Facts. This will provide some information as to where each fund is at that point in the fiscal year.

Councilor Kuhl stated that he found the graph very useful. He commented that it is a good goal to have frequent updates with Forevergreen Road residents.

Mayor Report.  Mayor Salm announced the appointment of the City Rehabilitation Committee including Mike Hendrickson, Chris Kivett-Berry, Isaac Stauffer, John Alpers, and Tracey Mulcahey. Donahue moved to approve the appointments, Chipman seconded.  The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman, Donahue; nays – none; absent – Hoffman. Motion carried.

Hazard Mitigation Report.  Hilary Copeland of ECICOG presented information regarding the city’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.  Mayor Salm thanked everyone who participated in the process.

Donahue moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-22, A Resolution Approving the Adoption of the North Liberty Hazard Mitigation Plan. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Donahue, Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman; nays – none; absent – Hoffman. Motion carried.

Cedar Springs, Part 12 Rezoning. At 7:15 p.m., Mayor Salm opened the Public Hearing regarding the proposed rezoning of Cedar Springs, Part 12.  Kyra Corbett spoke regarding her opinion in favor of the rezoning. The public hearing was closed.   

Duane Musser, MMS Consultants made the rezoning application presentation.  Bill Mausser reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application with no conditions.  

Kuhl moved, Donahue seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 10-01, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the use regulations on property owned by Cedar Springs Partners, LLC, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RS-4 Single Family Residential District. The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl, Donahue, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Hoffman. Motion carried.

Cedar Springs, Part 12 Preliminary Plat. Duane Musser of MMS Consultants made the applicant’s presentation.  Council discussed the application with Musser. Bill Mausser reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval with no conditions.

Chipman moved, Kuhl seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-23 A Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat for Cedar Springs, Part 12, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman, Donahue; nays – none; absent – Hoffman. Motion carried.

Deerfield Drive West Parking.  At 7:20 p.m., Mayor Salm opened the Public Hearing regarding limiting parking on Deerfield Drive West. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.

Donahue moved, Kuhl seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 10-02, An Ordinance amending Chapter 10.36 entitled “STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING,” of the North Liberty Municipal Code by amending Section 10.36.050 to prohibit parking on Deerfield Drive West from Deer Drive to the termination of Deerfield Drive to the west. The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Wayson, Chipman, Kuhl; nays – none; absent – Hoffman. Motion carried.

Forevergreen Road Improvement Project.  Kuhl moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-24, A Resolution Approving the Temporary Construction Easement Agreements and Public Easement Agreements for the Forevergreen Road Improvement Project between numerous property owners and the City of North Liberty, Johnson County, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Wayson, Kuhl, Donahue; nays – none; absent – Hoffman. Motion carried.

Assessment Resolution. Chipman moved, Kuhl seconded to approve Resolution Number 10-21, A Resolution authorizing the assessment of delinquent amounts owed to the City of North Liberty, Iowa to individual property taxes. The vote was: ayes – Kuhl, Chipman, Donahue, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Hoffman. Motion carried.

Old Business.  Councilor Kuhl requested a report with next council packet regarding where we are with the Census.

New Business.  Councilor Kuhl has received a request from the president of the ICCSD board to identify characteristics in new superintendent. He is gathering his own information and for those who use the school system.

Adjourn.  At 7:24 p.m., Kuhl moved, Chipman seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.

(Click here to download the entire packet)
1.    Call to order.  

2.    Roll call.

3.    Approval of the Agenda.

4.    Consent Agenda.
A.    City Council Minutes. Regular Meeting. February 23, 2010.
B.    Claims.
C.    Liquor License Renewal. Gasby’s #2 (1 Hawkeye Drive) Class C-Sunday Sales.

5.    Public Comment.

6.    City Attorney Report.

7.    City Engineer Report.

8.    City Administrator Report.

9.    Mayor Report.

10.    Great Places Designation.

11.    Tree and Stormwater Board Appointment.
A.    Appointment of Todd Coleman to the Tree and Stormwater Board.

12.    Cedar Springs, Part 12 Rezoning.
A.    Second consideration of Ordinance Number 10-01, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the use regulations on property owned by Cedar Springs Partners, LLC, located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the North Liberty Municipal Code for the RS-4 Single Family Residential District.

13.    Deerfield Drive West Parking.
A.    Second consideration of Ordinance Number 10-02, An Ordinance amending Chapter 10.36 entitled “STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING,” of the North Liberty Municipal Code by amending Section 10.36.050 to prohibit parking on Deerfield Drive West from Deer Drive to the termination of Deerfield Drive West.

14.     FY 11 Budget.
A.    Public Hearing regarding the proposed FY 11 budget.
B.    Resolution Number 10-25, A Resolution Approving the Annual Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 for the City of North Liberty, Iowa.

15.    Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Application.
A.    Resolution Number 10-26, A Resolution Authorizing Submission of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Application for a Lighting Retrofit Project at the North Liberty Community Center.

16.    Johnson County Rezoning Request.
A.    Case presentation of Sharon Sass request to Johnson County to rezone property at 2359 Mehaffey Bridge Road NE from AR (Agricultural Residential) to RMF (Residential Multi-Family).
B.    Application Presentation.
C.    Resolution Number 10-27, A Resolution recommending approval of the rezoning request for Sharon Sass property located at 2359 Mehaffey Bridge Road, Johnson County, Iowa.  

17.    Assessment Resolution.
A.    Resolution Number 10-28, A Resolution authorizing the assessment of delinquent amounts owed to the City of North Liberty, Iowa to individual property taxes.

18.    Old Business.

19.    New Business.

20.    Adjourn.