City Council on February 22, 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, February 8, 2022
- Claims
- Liquor License Renewal, Pancheros
- Ranshaw Way, Phase 5, Pay Application #10, Petersen Contractors Inc., $16,228.97
- Public Comment
- City Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Proclamation – Kidney Day
- Council Reports
- FY 2021 Audit
- Audit presentation
- Resolution Number 2022-12, A Resolution accepting the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2021 as completed by BerganKDV
- Transit Presentation
- Transit presentation and discussion
- Maximum Levy FY 2023
- Public Hearing regarding proposed maximum levy for fiscal year 2023
- Resolution Number 2022-13, A Resolution approving the maximum tax dollars from certain levies for the City of North Liberty’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023
- North Liberty Newspaper of Record
- Resolution Number 2022-14, A Resolution approving the designation of The Gazette as the official newspaper for the City of North Liberty
- Right of Way Acquisition – Christine Grant Elementary
- Resolution Number 2022-15, A Resolution accepting the Warranty Deed from Iowa City Community School District to the City of North Liberty for the establishment of right of way
- Right of Way Acquisition – Jones Boulevard Project
- Resolution Number 2022-16, A Resolution approving the purchase of right of way and a temporary construction easement for the Jones Boulevard Extension Project
- Emergency Siren Contract
- Resolution Number 2022-17, A Resolution approving the State of Work Contract between the City of North Liberty and Frontline Plus Fire and Rescue
- Assessment Resolution
- Resolution Number 2022-18, A Resolution assessing delinquent amounts owed to the City of North Liberty, Iowa to individual property taxes
- Park Board Appointment
- Council affirmation of appointment to the Park Board
- Watts Rezoning
- Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2022-01, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by amending the use regulations on property located on the south side of Denison Avenue approximately 130 feet east of Brook Ridge Avenue located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RD-10 Two Unit Residence District
- Vintage Estates PAD Amendment
- Staff and Planning Commission recommendations
- Applicant presentation
- Public Hearing regarding proposed PAD amendment
- First Consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-05, An Ordinance amending the Vintage Estates RS-4 PAD Single-Unit Residence Planned Area Development by reducing the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 25 feet adjacent to the north and west property line on property located on the west side of South Jones Boulevard west of western terminus of Cory Court located in North Liberty, Iowa
- Zoning Code
- Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2022-02, An Ordinance amending Chapters 165 through 170 and 173 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances, governing the administration, organization, enforcement and definitions of Zoning Districts, development and sign regulations
- Rental Code
- Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2022-03, An Ordinance amending Chapter 146 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances, governing rental housing procedures and regulations and structure procedure requirements
- City Rezonings
- Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2022-04, An Ordinance amending zoning on various properties in the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
City Council
February 22, 2022
Regular Session
Call to order
Mayor Chris Hoffman called the February 22, 2022 Regular Session of the North Liberty City
Council to order at 6:32 p.m. Councilors present: RaQuishia Harrington, Erek Sittig, Brent Smith,
Brian Wayson; absent –none.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Ryan Rusnak, Kevin Trom, Grant Lientz, Dustin
Opatz, Angela McConville, Gerry Kuhl and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Harrington moved; Wayson seconded to approve the agenda with moving the board appointment
before the Audit presentation. 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 February 8, 2022; the attached list of claims; the liquor
license renewal for Pancheros; Pay Application Number 10 for the Ranshaw Way Phase 5 Project
for Petersen Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $16,228.97. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda
approved.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Trom reported that the Dubuque Street Phase 1 Project preconstruction meeting is
scheduled for March 1 with a late start date of March 23. Meetings are being scheduled with
directly impacted property owners. The Jones Boulevard extension project design work is almost
complete. Council discussed the report with Trom.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported that Department Heads are meeting tomorrow for Goal Setting
session ahead of Council’s March 23 Goal Setting Session that will start at 4 p.m. At the next City
Council meeting, first consideration of the smoke free parks ordinance will be on the agenda.
Mayor Report
Mayor Hoffman proclaimed March 10, 2022 as Kidney Day and March 2022 as Kidney Month. Dr.
Lee Sanders was present representing the National Kidney Foundation.
Mayor Hoffman reported that he attended his last Think Iowa City Board meeting. Councilor
Harrington will be stepping into the role. He spoke at the North Liberty Baptist Church last week
and attended the ICAD breakfast last Thursday.
Council Reports
Councilor Harrington attended the Business Partnership banquet and reported on the
presentation. Councilor Smith offered feedback he obtained on owners from along Ranshaw Way.
Councilor Sittig attended the Business Partnership banquet. He plans to attend Affordable
Housing Coalition meeting on Friday. He attended Racism and Social Justice meeting. Mayor
Hoffman reminded that there is a special election to fill Council vacancy on March 15 with three
candidates on the ballot.
Park Board Appointment
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to affirm the appointment of Laura Olds to fill a vacancy on
the Park Board. The vote was all ayes. Appointment affirmed.
FY 2021 Audit
Dustin Opatz from BerganKDV presented the Report for Fiscal Year 2021. Council discussed the
report with Opatz.
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-12, A Resolution
accepting the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2021 as completed by BerganKDV. The vote was: ayes
– Wayson, Smith Sittig, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
Transit Presentation
Angela McConville, Special Project Coordinator, presented an update on the City’s transit
programs. Council discussed the presentation with McConville. Gerry Kuhl offered information
on the Transit Committee. Jim Jetter offered an observation on transit in North Liberty.
Maximum Levy FY 2023
At 7:44 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing regarding proposed maximum levy for
fiscal year 2023. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Wayson moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-13, A Resolution approving
the maximum tax dollars from certain levies for the City of North Liberty’s proposed budget for
fiscal year 2022-2023. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Sittig, Harrington, Wayson;
nays – none. Motion carried.
North Liberty Newspaper of Record
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-14, A Resolution
approving the designation of The Gazette as the official newspaper for the City of North Liberty.
After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Wayson, Sittig, Harrington; nays – none. Motion
carried.
Right of Way Acquisition – Christine Grant Elementary
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-15, A Resolution
accepting the Warranty Deed from Iowa City Community School District to the City of North
Liberty for the establishment of right of way. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Smith,
Sittig, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
Right of Way Acquisition – Jones Boulevard Project
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-16, A Resolution
approving the purchase of right of way and a temporary construction easement for the Jones
Boulevard Extension Project. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Wayson, Sittig,
Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Emergency Siren Contract
Harrington moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-17, A Resolution
approving the Statement of Work Contract between the City of North Liberty and Frontline Plus
Fire and Rescue. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Smith, Wayson, Sittig; nays –
none. Motion carried.
Assessment Resolution
Sittig moved, Harrington seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-18, A Resolution
assessing delinquent amounts owed to the City of North Liberty, Iowa to individual property taxes.
After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Harrington, Smith; nays – none. Motion
carried.
Watts Rezoning
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance
Number 2022-01, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances
by amending the use regulations on property located on the south side of Denison Avenue
approximately 130 feet east of Brook Ridge Avenue located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set
forth in the Municipal Code for the RD-10 Two Unit Residence District. The vote was: ayes – Sittig,
Wayson, Harrington, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Vintage Estates PAD Amendment
Rusnak reported that staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the PAD
amendment.
Jason Ledden, Snyder and Associates, was present on behalf of the applicant and offered
additional information on the project. Council discussed the proposed change with the applicant
representative.
At 7:58 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the Public Hearing regarding proposed PAD amendment.
No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Harrington moved, Smith seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number
2022-05, An Ordinance amending the Vintage Estates RS-4 PAD Single-Unit Residence Planned
Area Development by reducing the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 25 feet adjacent to the north
and west property line on property located on the west side of South Jones Boulevard west of
western terminus of Cory Court located in North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes
– Harrington, Smith, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
Zoning Code
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance
Number 2022-02, An Ordinance amending Chapters 165 through 170 and 173 of the North Liberty
Code of Ordinances, governing the administration, organization, enforcement and definitions of
Zoning Districts, development and sign regulations. Attorney Ryan Haaland representing the Iowa
Manufactured Housing Association spoke with the Council regarding proposed amendments to
this ordinance. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Sittig, Harrington, Wayson; nays –
none. Motion carried.
Rental Code
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance
Number 2022-03, An Ordinance amending Chapter 146 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances,
governing rental housing procedures and regulations and structure procedure requirements. The
vote was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Smith, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
City Rezonings
Harrington moved, Smith seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance
Number 2022-04, An Ordinance amending zoning on various properties in the City of North
Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Sittig, Smith, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
Old Business
Councilor Smith offered that the special election will be held during spring break. He encouraged
all to vote early or by absentee ballot.
New Business
No new business was offered.
Adjournment
Wayson moved, Harrington seconded to adjourn at 8:19 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
