City Council for April 9, 2024
Agenda
Work Session
4:00 p.m.
Water Plant Training Room, 433 S. Front Street; North Liberty
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of the Agenda
- Goal Setting Work Session
- City Council Goal Setting for Years 2025-2027
- Adjournment
This public meeting will not be televised or recorded.
Minutes
Call to order
Mayor Hoffman called the April 9, 2024, Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 1 Quail Creek Circle. Councilors present: Brian Leibold, Paul Park, Erek Sittig, and Brian Wayson; absent – Brent Smith.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Grant Lientz, Ryan Rusnak, Josiah Bilskemper, Kelly Schneider, Angie McConville, Chief Brian Platz, Harold Cameron, and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Wayson moved; Sittig seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Consent Agenda
Park moved, Sittig seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council Minutes, Regular Session March 26, 2024, Streets & Maintenance Facility – Interior Remodel, Pay Application Number 2, Peak Construction, $55,979.32; Liquor License Application, Rayo Mexican Bar & Grill; Liquor License Application, Izumi Sushi & Hibachi; Liquor License Renewal, Bluebird Café; Liquor License Renewal, Revitalize U, and the attached list of Claims. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Bilskemper reported on the City Hall Construction Project, the Streets and Maintenance Facility Remodel Project, the Centennial Park Events Facility Project, and the North Liberty Road Trail Project. Council discussed the report with Bilskemper.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported that the North Liberty Community Pantry will be at the next Council meeting to present their building project. The City sent out new utility bills with the old stormwater rate. New rates will be on the next bills. The City Hall Open House will be held on May 14 before the City Council meeting. Council discussed the report with Heiar.
Mayor Report
Mayor Hoffman reported that he met with Youth Council last Thursday night.
Council Reports
Councilor Wayson attended Muddy Creek Clean Up and provided an update from FEMA regarding the winter storm. Councilor Leibold attended the Business PM at Staybridge Suites and the St. Thomas More groundbreaking ceremony. Leibold formally recognized the UI basketball team and coaches. Councilor Park attended the Greater IC Coffee Connection and the final Iowa League of Cities Municipal Training. He reported on the Urban Acres donation for the Centennial Center.
Trip Connect Presentation
Kelly Schneider, Johnson County Mobility Coordinator, presented information on the program that will increase transportation access for employment. Council discussed the presentation with Schneider.
Parking Restrictions
Sittig moved, Park seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-35, A Resolution approving parking control devices in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Leibold, Wayson, Park; nays – none; absent – Smith. Motion carried.
FY 25 Budget
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-36, A Resolution setting time and place for a Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. The vote was: ayes – Leibold, Park, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Smith. Motion carried.
Easement Agreement
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-37, A Resolution approving the Perpetual Sanitary Sewer Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between the City of Coralville and the City of North Liberty. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Park, Leibold, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Smith. Motion carried.
West Penn Street Project
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-38, A Resolution approving Permanent Right of Way Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Agreements between EC Farm, LLC, James Avenue Sod Farm LLC, and the City of North Liberty. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Leibold, Park; nays – none; absent – Smith. Motion carried.
IMWCA
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-39, A Resolution authorizing the City to apply for membership in the Iowa Municipalities Workers’ Compensation Association (IMWCA). After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Park, Leibold, Sittig, Wayson; nays -none; absent – Smith. Motion carried.
Fire Station #2 Land Acquisition
Park moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-40, A Resolution for approval of Purchase Agreement for property required for the West Side Fire Station Project. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Park, Leibold, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Smith. Motion carried.
Micromobility Devices (E-Scooter) Ordinance
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance 2024-02, An Ordinance amending Chapter 76 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances concerning the operation of electric personal assistive and micromobility devices. Leibold moved to amend the ordinance as shown in the packet; Park seconded. The vote on the amendment was: ayes – Sittig, Leibold, Park, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Smith. Motion carried. The vote on the second consideration of the ordinance was: ayes – Park, Leibold, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Smith. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was presented.
New Business
No new business was presented.
Adjournment
Sittig moved; Wayson seconded to adjourn at 7:19 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
