City Council meeting on August 9, 2022
Agenda
6:30 p.m., Regular Session
Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of the Agenda
- Consent Agenda
- City Council Minutes, Regular Session, July 26, 2022
- Claims
- Liquor License Application, Micky’s Irish Pub
- Liquor License Renewal, Liberty View Wine & Spirits
- Liquor License Renewal, Tin Roost
- Jones Boulevard Improvements Project, Change Order Number 1, Schrader Excavating and Grading, $50,811.42
- Jones Boulevard Improvements Project, Pay Application Number 3, Schrader Excavating and Grading, $170,196.23
- Ranshaw Way Phase 5 Improvements, Pay Application Number 19, Peterson Contractors, Inc., $15,288.92
- Public Comment
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Council Reports
- North Central Junior High School
- Resolution Number 2022- 85, A Resolution approving the Development Site Plan for 180 East Forevergreen Road, North Liberty, Iowa
- Forevergreen Estates Part One
- Resolution Number 2022-86, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement for Forevergreen Estates Part One, North Liberty, Iowa
- Forevergreen Estates Lot 25
- Resolution Number 2022-87, A Resolution approving the Development Site Plan for Lot 25, Forevergreen Estates, North Liberty, Iowa
- Greenbelt Trail Parking
- Resolution Number 2022-88, A Resolution approving Parking Control Devices in the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Mickelson Rezoning
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-16, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for property located in North Liberty, Iowa from the RS-6 Single-Unit Residence District to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RD-10 Two-Unit Residence District
- CMW Properties Rezoning
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-17, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from the ID-Interim Development District to the C-3 Higher-Intensity Commercial District
- Scanlon and Trustees of Penn Township Rezoning
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-18, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from the ID-Interim Development District to the RS-4 Single-Unit Residence District
- ITC Midwest Franchise
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-19, An Ordinance granting to ITC Midwest LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., its successors and assigns (The “Company”), the right and franchise to acquire, construct, reconstruct, erect, maintain, operate and remove in the City of North Liberty, Johnson County, Iowa, a transmission system for electric Power and Energy and the right to erect and maintain the necessary poles, lines, wires, conduits and other appliances, equipment and substations for the transmission of electric current and telecommunications along, under and upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places in the City of North Liberty, Johnson County, Iowa, for the period of ten (10) years; and granting the right of eminent domain
- Zoning Ordinance Amendment
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-20, An Ordinance amending Chapters 165, 168, 169, and 180 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances regarding the Construction Plan Approval Process and Standards, Surface and Subsurface Drainage Requirements, Restoring Building Trades and Services to Use Matrix and adding and relocating certain uses within the Use Matrix, clarifying Landscaping Plan Requirements and amending Dumpster Enclosure Requirements
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
City Council
August 9, 2022
Regular Session
Call to order
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Wayson called the August 9, 2022, Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilors present: RaQuishia Harrington, Erek Sittig, Brent Smith, and Brian Wayson; absent: Mayor Chris Hoffman and Ashley Bermel.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Grant Lientz, Mike Bails, Jon Marner, Luke Newton, Molly Parker, and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Sittig moved; Smith seconded to approve the agenda with the amendment of the addition of staff recommendation and applicant presentations on development related agenda items. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Consent Agenda
Smith moved, Harrington seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council Minutes from the Regular Session on July 26, 2022; the attached list of claims; Liquor License Application, Micky’s Irish Pub; Liquor License Renewal, Liberty View Wine & Spirits; Liquor License Renewal, Tin Roost; Jones Boulevard Improvements Project, Change Order Number 1, Schrader Excavating and Grading, $50,811.42; Jones Boulevard Improvements Project, Pay Application Number 3, Schrader Excavating and Grading, $170,196.23; Ranshaw Way Phase 5 Improvements, Pay Application Number 19, Peterson Contractors, Inc., $15,288.92. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported that the Dubuque Street project is proceeding nicely. Staff is working closely with the school as the project moves ahead. The Ranshaw Way Project contractor is digging for bioswales. Once the seeding window opens, the amount of work will increase. The goal is to be open in early September. At the next City Council meeting, there will be a presentation on the Centennial Park Project design. Staff is planning to submit the grant application by the end of the month. The City Hall plans and specifications were sent out on August 2 and bids are due back at the end of the month. Bids will be considered at the September 13 City Council meeting. Staff is concerned with the bids due to costs on other local projects. Council discussed the report with Heiar.
Mayor Report
No report was available.
Council Reports
Councilor Wayson attended the UAY fundraiser at Fin and Feather to provide outdoor activities for youth.
North Central Junior High School
Heiar presented the staff and Commission recommendations for this application. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the project. Luke Newton, MMS Consultants, was present on behalf of the applicant and offered floor plans and to offer questions. Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022- 85, A Resolution approving the Development Site Plan for 180 East Forevergreen Road, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Smith, Wayson, Harrington; nays – none; absent – Bermel. Motion carried.
Forevergreen Estates Part One
Smith moved, Harrington seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-86, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement for Forevergreen Estates Part One, North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Wayson, Sittig, Smith; nays – none; absent – Bermel. Motion carried.
Forevergreen Estates Lot 25
Heiar reported that staff and the Planning Commission both recommend approval of the application. Mike Bails was present on behalf of the applicant and offered to answer questions. Council discussed the application with Bails. Harrington moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-87, A Resolution approving the Development Site Plan for Lot 25, Forevergreen Estates, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes- Harrington, Sittig, Wayson, Smith; nays – none; absent – Bermel. Motion carried.
Greenbelt Trail Parking
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-88, A Resolution approving Parking Control Devices in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes –Sittig, Smith, Wayson, Harrington; nays – none; absent – Bermel. Motion carried.
Mickelson Rezoning
Harrington moved, Smith seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-16, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for property located in North Liberty, Iowa from the RS-6 Single-Unit Residence District to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RD-10 Two-Unit Residence District. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Smith, Harrington, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Bermel. Motion carried.
CMW Properties Rezoning
Smith moved, Harrington seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-17, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from the ID-Interim Development District to the C-3 Higher-Intensity Commercial District. The vote was: ayes – Harrington, Wayson, Smith, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Bermel. Motion carried.
Scanlon and Trustees of Penn Township Rezoning
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-18, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from the ID-Interim Development District to the RS-4 Single-Unit Residence District. The vote was: ayes –Wayson, Harrington, Sittig, Smith; nays – none; absent – Bermel. Motion carried.
ITC Midwest Franchise
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-19, An Ordinance granting to ITC Midwest LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., its successors and assigns (The “Company”), the right and franchise to acquire, construct, reconstruct, erect, maintain, operate and remove in the City of North Liberty, Johnson County, Iowa, a transmission system for electric Power and Energy and the right to erect and maintain the necessary poles, lines, wires, conduits and other appliances, equipment and substations for the transmission of electric current and telecommunications along, under and upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places in the City of North Liberty, Johnson County, Iowa, for the period of ten (10) years; and granting the right of eminent domain. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Smith, Wayson, Harrington; nays – none; absent – Bermel. Motion carried.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-20, An Ordinance amending Chapters 165, 168, 169, and 180 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances regarding the Construction Plan Approval Process and Standards, Surface and Subsurface Drainage Requirements, Restoring Building Trades and Services to Use Matrix and adding and relocating certain uses within the Use Matrix, clarifying Landscaping Plan Requirements and amending Dumpster Enclosure Requirements. The vote was: ayes – Harrington, Smith, Sittig, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Bermel. Motion carried.
Old Business
Councilor Harrington expressed concerns over the price range of new homes. Council had a discussion on home prices in North Liberty.
New Business
No new business was presented.
Adjournment
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
By: __________________________
Brian Wayson, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest: ________________________
Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
