City Council on September 26, 2023
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, Work and Regular Sessions, September 12, 2023
- Liquor License Renewal, Mirabito’s Italian
- Claims
- Public Comment
- Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
- Council Reports
- Annexation Property Tax Transition
- Resolution Number 2023-106, A Resolution providing a transition for the imposition of city taxes against property within a certain annexation area
- 28E Agreement for Fire Protection with Madison Township and Penn Township
- Resolution Number 2023-107, A Resolution approving the 28E Agreement Contract for Fire Protection Services between the City of North Liberty and Madison Township and Penn Township
- Jonathan Street Parking
- Resolution Number 2023-108, A Resolution approving parking control devices in the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Steindler Medical Final Plat
- Resolution Number 2023-109, A Resolution approving the Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement and Easement between the City of North Liberty and Physician’s Building Group, LLC that establishes the terms and conditions under which Stormwater Management Facilities will be maintained for Steindler Medical Park in the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Resolution Number 2023-110, A Resolution approving the Final Plat for Steindler Medical Park in North Liberty, Iowa
- Pratt Real Estate Management, Inc. Zoning Map Amendment
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2023-22, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from RS-9 Single-Unit Residence District to RD-10 Two-Unit Residence District
- Pratt Real Estate Management, Inc. Zoning Map Amendment and Preliminary Subdivision Plat PAD
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2023-23, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from ID Interim Development District and RS-9 Single-Unit District to RD-10 PAD Two-Unit Residence District Planned Area Development and approving the Planned Area Development Preliminary Plat and waivers pursuant to Chapter 168.05(3)(B).
- Scanlon Family, LLC Zoning Map Amendment
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2023-24, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from RS-6 Single-Unit Residence District to RD-8 Two-Unit Residence District
- Street Vacation
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2023-25, An Ordinance vacating a portion of the North Front Street right of way in North Liberty, Iowa
- Zoning Ordinance Amendments
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2023-26, An Ordinance amending Chapters 139, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 173 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances, amending regulations for naming of streets, conditions for construction site plan approval, zoning map amendments, and required comprehensive plan components, adding new and updating definitions, amending certain residential districts and combining the C-2-A and C-2-B Zoning Districts, amending bulk requirements in certain residential and commercial districts, zoning use matrix and zoning use standards, off-street parking regulations, maximum fence height in residential districts, accessory structure standards, and permitted encroachments in required yards
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
City Council
September 26, 2023
Regular Session
Call to order
Mayor Hoffman called the September 26, 2023, Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order at 6:30 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: Tracey Mulcahey, Grant Lientz, Ryan Rusnak, Josiah Bilskemper, and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Harrington moved; Bermel seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Consent Agenda
Harrington moved, Wayson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council Minutes, Work and Regular Sessions, September 12, 2023; Liquor License Renewal for Mirabito’s Italian; and the attached list of Claims. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
Kyle Gardiner spoke regarding the sewer backup at his house earlier this year. Mayor Hoffman responded to Mr. Gardiner’s concerns.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Bilskemper reported that several projects are in design. The west parking lot of Penn Meadows Park is paved. The project remains on track for December completion.
City Administrator Report
No City Administrator Report was offered.
Mayor Report
The Mayor proclaimed October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Alta Madea from DVIP spoke regarding the proclamation and the organization. The Council discussed DVIP with Madea.
Mayor Hoffman reported he attended the Iowa League of Cities Conference and Kevin Trom’s retirement party at Shive-Hattery.
Council Reports
Councilor Sittig attended Neighbors and Flavors, Trom’s retirement, and the Iowa League of Cities Conference. He reported that Good Neighbor Day is September 28 with several Neighborhood Ambassadors hosting events. He thanked Councilors for attending the Taste Tour event at the North Liberty Community Pantry. Councilor Wayson reported that the Liberty Homecoming parade is tomorrow. He spoke regarding his tour of city facilities. Councilor Smith attended the Iowa League of Cities conference. He witnessed North Liberty Police Department training in Cedar Rapids. Councilor Harrington attended the Iowa League of Cities conference and toured the new city hall.
Annexation Property Tax Transition
Sittig moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-106, A Resolution providing a transition for the imposition of city taxes against property within a certain annexation area. The vote was: ayes- Bermel, Harrington, Wayson, Smith, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
28E Agreement for Fire Protection with Madison Township and Penn Township
Bermel moved, Harrington seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-107, A Resolution approving the 28E Agreement Contract for Fire Protection Services between the City of North Liberty and Madison Township and Penn Township. The vote was: ayes – Bermel, Wayson, Harrington, Sittig, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Jonathan Street Parking
Harrington moved, Bermel seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-108, A Resolution approving parking control devices in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Sittig, Bermel, Wayson, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
Steindler Medical Final Plat
Wayson moved, Harrington seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-109, A Resolution approving the Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement and Easement between the City of North Liberty and Physician’s Building Group, LLC that establishes the terms and conditions under which Stormwater Management Facilities will be maintained for Steindler Medical Park in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Bermel, Wayson, Sittig, Harrington, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-110, A Resolution approving the Final Plat for Steindler Medical Park in North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Bermel, Sittig, Smith, Harrington, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Pratt Real Estate Management, Inc. Zoning Map Amendment
Harrington moved, Smith seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2023-22, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from RS-9 Single-Unit Residence District to RD-10 Two-Unit Residence District. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Wayson, Smith, Sittig; nays – Bermel. Motion carried.
Pratt Real Estate Management, Inc. Zoning Map Amendment and Preliminary Subdivision Plat PAD
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2023-23, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from ID Interim Development District and RS-9 Single-Unit District to RD-10 PAD Two-Unit Residence District Planned Area Development and approving the Planned Area Development Preliminary Plat and waivers pursuant to Chapter 168.05(3)(B). The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Smith, Harrington, Bermel, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Scanlon Family, LLC Zoning Map Amendment
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2023-24, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from RS-6 Single-Unit Residence District to RD-8 Two-Unit Residence District. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Harrington, Bermel, Smith; nays – Wayson. Motion carried.
Street Vacation
Harrington moved, Smith seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2023-25, An Ordinance vacating a portion of the North Front Street right of way in North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Harrington, Wayson, Smith, Bermel; nays – none. Motion carried.
Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Sittig moved, Bermel seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2023-26, An Ordinance amending Chapters 139, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 173 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances, amending regulations for naming of streets, conditions for construction site plan approval, zoning map amendments, and required comprehensive plan components, adding new and updating definitions, amending certain residential districts and combining the C-2-A and C-2-B Zoning Districts, amending bulk requirements in certain residential and commercial districts, zoning use matrix and zoning use standards, off-street parking regulations, maximum fence height in residential districts, accessory structure standards, and permitted encroachments in required yards. The vote was: ayes – Harrington, Bermel, Wayson, Sittig, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was presented.
New Business
Councilor Wayson encouraged all to get flu vaccines.
Adjournment
Sittig moved; Harrington seconded to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
By: __________________________
Chris Hoffman, Mayor
Attest: ________________________
Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
