City Council meeting on October 25, 2022
Agenda
6:00 p.m., Work Session
6:30 p.m., Regular Session
Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of the Agenda
- Work Session (This session will not be recorded)
- Big O Foundation Presentation
- Consent Agenda – Regular Session will not begin before 6:30 p.m.
- City Council Minutes, Work & Regular Sessions, October 11, 2022
- Claims
- Liquor License Application, Andale Cantina
- Liquor License Renewal, Rusciano’s
- Liquor License Renewal, J & A Tap
- Liquor License Renewal, Fiesta Restaurant
- Dubuque Street Phase 1 Project, Change Order Number 3, All American Concrete, Inc., $5,309
- Dubuque Street Phase 1 Project, Pay Application Number 7, All American Concrete, Inc., $362,066.33
- Ranshaw Way Phase 5, Change Order Number 13, Peterson Contractors, Inc., $19,101.32
- Ranshaw Way Phase 5, Pay Application Number 23, Peterson Contractors, Inc., $159,460.50
- Public Comment
- Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Council Reports
- Comprehensive Plan Presentation
- Presentation of Comprehensive Plan
- Watts Zoning Amendment
- Public Hearing regarding proposed zoning amendment
- Staff and Commission Recommendations
- First consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-23, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from ID Interim Development District to RS-4 Single-Unit Residence District
- Dahnovan Holdings Zoning Amendment
- Public Hearing regarding proposed zoning amendment
- Staff and Commission Recommendations
- First consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-24, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from O-RP Office and Research Park District to RM-12 Multi-Unit Residence District and C-3 Higher-Intensity Commercial District
- GRD Burleson, LLC Zoning Amendment
- Public Hearing regarding proposed zoning amendment
- Staff and Commission Recommendations
- First consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-25, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from ID Interim Development District to C-3 Higher-Intensity Commercial District
- City Hall Project
- Public Hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Municipal Loan Agreement
- Resolution Number 2022-111, A Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into General Obligation Municipal Building Loan Agreement
- Heritage Drive Project
- Resolution Number 2022-112, A Resolution approving the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between John Paul D. Rethwisch and the City of North Liberty
- ARPA Transit Contract
- Resolution Number 2022-113, A Resolution approving the Contract for Same-day On-demand Transit Services between Johnson County SEATS and the City of North Liberty
- Front Street Place Lot One
- Resolution Number 2022-114, A Resolution approving the Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement and Easement between the City of North Liberty and MATNIC, LLC that establishes the terms and conditions under which stormwater management facilities will be maintained for The Front Street Place Lot One in the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Solomon’s Landing Part One
- Resolution Number 2022-115, A Resolution approving the Final Plat and accepting the improvements for Solomon’s Landing Part One North Liberty, Iowa
- The Evermore Part Two
- Resolution Number 2022-116, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement for The Evermore Part Two, North Liberty, Iowa
- Resolution Number 2022-117, A Resolution approving the Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement and Easement between the City of North Liberty and DERS 380 LLC and Moyna North LLC that establishes the terms and conditions under which stormwater management facilities will be maintained for The Evermore Part two in the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- County Road Maintenance Agreement
- Resolution Number 2022-118, A Resolution modifying shared road maintenance responsibilities between Johnson County, Iowa and the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
City Council
October 25, 2022
Work & Regular Sessions
Call to order
Mayor Chris Hoffman called the October 25, 2022, Work and Regular Sessions of the North Liberty City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle. Councilors present: Ashley Bermel, RaQuishia Harrington, Erek Sittig, Brent Smith and Brian Wayson.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Grant Lientz, Ryan Rusnak, Kevin Trom, Joe Skelley, Amy Bartachek, Uby Martinez, Jon Marner, Charlie Cowell, Kate Connell, Ben Logsdon, and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Harrington moved; Smith seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Work Session
Mayor Hoffman introduced the Big O Foundation presentation. Joe Skelley, Amy Bartachek and Uby Martinez representing the Big O Foundation, presented information on the Foundation and their request. Council discussed the presentation and request.
Council recessed at 6:45 p.m. and reconvened at 6:48 p.m. The Regular Session began at 6:48 p.m.
Consent Agenda
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council Minutes from the Regular and Work Sessions on October 11, 2022; the attached list of claims, Liquor License Application, Andale Cantina; Liquor License Renewal, Rusciano’s; Liquor License Renewal, J & A Tap; Liquor License Renewal, Fiesta Restaurant; Dubuque Street Phase 1 Project, Change Order Number 3, All American Concrete, Inc., $5,309.00; Dubuque Street Phase 1 Project, Pay Application Number 7, All American Concrete, Inc., $362,066.33; Ranshaw Way Phase 5, Change Order Number 13, Peterson Contractors, Inc., $19,101.32; and Ranshaw Way Phase 5, Pay Application Number 23, Peterson Contractors, Inc., $159,460.50. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Trom reported that Dubuque Street Phase 1 is preparing for a goal of being open to traffic by November 18. The contractor is preparing for pavement tomorrow. The Jones Boulevard Project is nearing completion. It is expected to be opening in a couple of weeks.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported on the meeting with the Harvest Estates neighborhood to discuss the proposed Fire Station. He reported that the ICAD annual meeting is on Thursday and the Better Together event is the next Thursday. He reminded Council that the next meeting will be Monday, November 7 due to the election with a 6:30 p.m. start.
Mayor Report
Mayor Hoffman reported he attended the Iowa Autism Project event, the groundbreaking for the new City Hall, the discussion on the fire station location and the Joint Entities meeting.
Council Reports
Councilor Harrington is attending the ICCVB meetings. She reported on the discussion on upcoming sports seasons and the city’s Destination Iowa Grant application. Councilor Bermel attended the Balance Autism event. Councilor Sittig reported on the regional transit partnership discussion from the Joint Entities meeting. He thanks staff for their work on the concerns of residents on the location of the proposed fire station. He attended Zach Wahls reception for the receipt of an award from the Iowa League of Cities. North Liberty is the host for the next Joint Entities meeting on January 9.
Comprehensive Plan Presentation
Charlie Cowell, RDG Planning & Design, presented the Comprehensive Plan. Council discussed the plan with Cowell and staff.
Watts Zoning Amendment
At 7:10 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the Public Hearing regarding proposed zoning amendment. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 7:11 p.m.
Jon Marner, MMS Consultants, was present on behalf of the applicant and offered information on the application. Rusnak reported that staff and Commission recommend approval with no conditions.
Wayson moved, Bermel seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-23, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from ID Interim Development District to RS-4 Single-Unit Residence District. The vote was: ayes – Harrington, Wayson, Bermel, Smith, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
Dahnovan Holdings Zoning Amendment
Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing regarding proposed zoning amendment at 7:12 p.m. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m.
Rusnak reported that staff and Commission recommend approval with no conditions.
Harrington moved, Bermel seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-24, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from O-RP Office and Research Park District to RM-12 Multi-Unit Residence District and C-3 Higher-Intensity Commercial District. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Smith, Bermel, Harrington; nays – Wayson. Motion carried.
GRD Burleson, LLC Zoning Amendment
At 7:17 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the Public Hearing regarding proposed zoning amendment. Kate Connell, 2786 North Liberty Road, offered concerns regarding the proposed amendment. The public hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m.
Ben Logsdon was present on behalf of the applicant and offered information on the application. Rusnak reported that staff and Commission recommend approval with no conditions. Council discussed the application with staff.
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-25, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from ID Interim Development District to C-3 Higher-Intensity Commercial District. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Smith, Wayson, Sittig; nays – Bermel. Motion carried.
City Hall Project
Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Municipal Loan Agreement at 7:48 p.m. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 7:48 p.m.
Wayson moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-111, A Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into General Obligation Municipal Building Loan Agreement. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Smith, Wayson, Bermel, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
Heritage Drive Project
Sittig moved, Bermel seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-112, A Resolution approving the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between John Paul D. Rethwisch and the City of North Liberty. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Wayson, Bermel, Smith, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
ARPA Transit Contract
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-113, A Resolution approving the Contract for Same-day On-demand Transit Services between Johnson County SEATS and the City of North Liberty. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Bermel, Wayson, Harrington, Sittig, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Front Street Place Lot One
Harrington moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-114, A Resolution approving the Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement and Easement between the City of North Liberty and MATNIC, LLC that establishes the terms and conditions under which stormwater management facilities will be maintained for The Front Street Place Lot One in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Smith, Bermel, Harrington, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Solomon’s Landing Part One
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-115, A Resolution approving the Final Plat for Solomon’s Landing Part One North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Smith, Bermel, Sittig, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
The Evermore Part Two
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-116, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement for The Evermore Part Two, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Bermel, Harrington, Smith, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Harrington moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-117, A Resolution approving the Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement and Easement between the City of North Liberty and DERS 380 LLC and Moyna North LLC that establishes the terms and conditions under which stormwater management facilities will be maintained for The Evermore Part two in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Bermel, Harrington, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
County Road Maintenance Agreement
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-118, A Resolution modifying shared road maintenance responsibilities between Johnson County, Iowa and the City of North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Sittig, Smith, Wayson, Bermel; nays – none. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was presented.
New Business
No new business was presented.
Adjournment
Sittig moved, Smith seconded to adjourn at 7:59 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
By: __________________________
Chris Hoffman, Mayor
Attest: ________________________
Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
