City Council on April 11, 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, Regular Session, March 28, 2023
- Claims
- Public Comment
- Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Recognition of the North Liberty Optimist’s 50th Anniversary
- Council Reports
- ATV/UTV
- Presentation regarding ATV/UTV usage in the City
- Discussion and possible action regarding proposed ATV/UTV usage in North Liberty
- FY 24 Budget
- Public Hearing regarding proposed FY 2024 budget
- Resolution Number 2023-36, A Resolution adopting the Annual Budget and Capital Improvements Plan for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024 for the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Ranshaw Way Paved Shoulders Project
- Resolution Number 2023-37, A Resolution accepting the bid and authorizing execution of the contract for the Ranshaw Way Paved Shoulders Project, North Liberty, Iowa
- 2023A Bond Issuance
- Public Hearing regarding proposed 2023A Bond Issuance
- Resolution Number 2023-38, A Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement, combining Loan Agreements, setting the date for sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2023A and authorizing the use of a preliminary official statement in connection therewith
- Parking Resolution
- Resolution Number 2023-39, A Resolution approving parking control devices in the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Solomons Landing Entertainment District
- Resolution Number 2023-40, A Resolution approving the Final Plat for Solomons Entertainment District in North Liberty, Iowa
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
City Council
April 11, 2023
Regular Session
Call to order
Mayor Chris Hoffman called the April 11, 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: RaQuishia Harrington, Erek Sittig, and Brian Wayson; absent: Ashley Bermel and Brent Smith.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Grant Lientz, Ryan Rusnak, Kevin Trom, Theresa Dunkin, Darlene Smith, Scott Minzenmeyer, Jeremy Stolba, Chief Diane Venenga, and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Harrington moved; Sittig 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, Regular Session, March 28, 2023, and the attached list of claims. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
No public comments were offered.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Trom reported that the contractors for the Dubuque Street Phase 1 and Jones Boulevard extension projects have punch list items to finish. The Heritage Streambank project is final graded and will be seeded soon. The City Hall Project is continuing construction. Main Street is closed this week for the City Hall Project. The utility connections have been made and concrete will be poured soon. The underground detention system under the parking lot will be installed next. The Library Project demolition is complete, and flooring is installed. The contractor is waiting on acoustical tiles and desk delivery. The Ranshaw Way Paved Shoulders project bid acceptance is on the agenda tonight.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported on how City staff helped with the aftermath of the storm in Coralville and Solon. The Centennial Park Next Stage Project informational sessions with the public were held this week. The sessions outline the project, the budget, and the campaign to raise $1 million in community support. Heiar encouraged viewers to check out the city website to learn more and consider participation.
Mayor Report
Mayor Hoffman reported on the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County meeting two weeks ago. He reported that April 22 is Kites for Kids at Liberty High School from 12 to 2 p.m. Mayor Hoffman recognized the North Liberty Optimist’s 50th Anniversary. Theresa Dunkin and Darlene Smith, of the North Liberty Optimist Club, spoke regarding the proclamation and the Club.
Council Reports
Councilor Wayson also attended the MPOJC meeting. There is funding for North Liberty for part of an upcoming Dubuque Street Project. He participated in the Muddy Creek Clean Up Day.
ATV/UTV
Scott Minzenmeyer and Jeremy Stolba, advocates of an Off Highway Vehicle allowance ordinance, presented information on the proposal. The council discussed the possibility of ATV/UTV/OHV use being allowed in the city limits. Consensus was to have staff come back with a draft of the ordinance.
FY 24 Budget
At 7:26 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2024 budget. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m.
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-36, A Resolution adopting the Annual Budget and Capital Improvements Plan for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024 for the City of North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Bermel, Smith. Motion carried.
Ranshaw Way Paved Shoulders Project
Sittig moved, Harrington seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-37, A Resolution accepting the bid and authorizing execution of the contract for the Ranshaw Way Paved Shoulders Project, North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Harrington; nays – none; absent – Bermel, Smith. Motion carried.
2023A Bond Issuance
At 7:28 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing regarding proposed 2023A Bond Issuance. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 7:28 p.m.
Harrington moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-38, A Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement, combining Loan Agreements, setting the date for sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2023A and authorizing the use of a preliminary official statement in connection therewith. The vote was: ayes – Harrington, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Bermel, Smith. Motion carried.
Parking Resolution
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-39, A Resolution approving parking control devices in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. Harrington moved, Wayson seconded to amend the parking sheet to say the two most western and the ADA parking spot on Cherry Street would continue with normal parking restrictions and the parking spots to the east and north would be subject to the 30-minute parking restriction from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The vote on the amendment was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Harrington; nays – none; absent – Bermel, Smith. Amendment approved. After discussion, the vote on the amended resolution was: ayes – Harrington, Sittig, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Bermel, Smith. Motion carried.
Solomons Landing Entertainment District
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-40, A Resolution approving the Final Plat for Solomons Entertainment District in North Liberty, Iowa. This resolution is a corrective action to Resolution Number 2023-28 approved on March 28, 2023. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Wayson, Sittig; nays -none; absent – Bermel, Smith. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was offered.
New Business
No new business was offered.
Adjournment
Harrington moved; Sittig seconded to adjourn at 7:37 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
By: __________________________
Chris Hoffman, Mayor
Attest: ________________________
Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
