City Council on April 23, 2024
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, Special Session, April 9, 2024
- City Council Minutes, Regular Session, April 9, 2024
- City Council Minutes, Special Session, April 11, 2024
- City Hall Project Change Order #4, City Construction, $25,118.00
- Streets Interior Remodel Project, Pay Application Number 3, Peak Construction, $110,624.33
- Claims
- Public Comment
- Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Arbor Day Proclamation
- Council Reports
- North Liberty Community Pantry
- Presentation regarding proposed new facility
- North Ridge Part Four Rezoning
- Public Hearing
- Staff and Commission recommendations
- Applicant Presentation
- First consideration of Ordinance Number 2024-03, First Consideration of 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
- Centennial Park Event Complex Phase 1
- Public Hearing regarding proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost
- Resolution Number 2024-41, A Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the Centennial Park Event Complex Project, Phase 1
- Greenbelt Trail Subdivision
- Resolution Number 2024-42, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement for Greenbelt Trail Subdivision, Part Three, North Liberty, Iowa
- Resolution Number 2024-43, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement for Greenbelt Trail Subdivision, Part Four, North Liberty, Iowa
- SEATS Same Day On Demand Transit Services
- Resolution Number 2024-44, A Resolution approving the Contract for Same-Day On-Demand Transit Services between Johnson County SEATS and the City of North Liberty
- FY 25 Budget
- Resolution Number 2024-45, A Resolution setting the Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Purpose of considering the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
- Micromobility Devices (E-Scooter) Ordinance
- Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance 2024-02, An Ordinance amending Chapter 76 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances concerning the operation of electric personal assistive and micromobility devices
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
Call to order
Mayor Hoffman called the April 23, 2024, Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 1 Quail Creek Circle. Councilors present: Brian Leibold, Erek Sittig, Brent Smith, and Brian Wayson; absent: Paul Park.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Grant Lientz, Ryan Rusnak, Josiah Bilskemper, Ryan Bobst, Bob Downer, and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Sittig moved; Wayson seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Consent Agenda
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council Minutes, Special Session, April 9, 2024; City Council Minutes, Regular Session, April 9, 2024; City Council Minutes, Special Session, April 11, 2024; City Hall Project Change Order #4, City Construction, $25,118.00; Streets Interior Remodel Project, Pay Application Number 3, Peak Construction, $110,624.33; and the attached list of Claims. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Bilskemper reported on the West Penn Street Project, the Fox Run Pond Trail Project, the Street and Maintenance Facility Remodel Project and the City Hall Project.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported on City Hall Moving Day, City Clean Up Day, and Open House at new City Hall. Heiar reported that new stormwater rates are on this month’s bill. He encouraged residents to call City Hall with questions. Council discussed the report with Heiar.
Mayor Report
Mayor Hoffman proclaimed Arbor Day. Met with 8th grade class from Heritage Christian School at new City Hall. Last City Council meeting here in this location. Thanked Steve Epley for all the effort for this building. 15 City Council members and 5 Mayors in this location.
Council Reports
Councilor Leibold attended Herky on Parade event. He reported that tomorrow is Administrative Professional’s Day and recognized efforts of all those staff. Councilor Smith announced May 4 is Gran Gable starting and finishing at Field Day. He congratulated Councilor Park on his nuptials. Councilor Sittig attended North Liberty Lunch Connections at Andale and the Herky on Parade Open House.
North Liberty Community Pantry
Ryan Bobst, North Liberty Community Pantry presented information regarding proposed new facility. Council discussed the proposed facility with Bobst and staff.
North Ridge Part Four Rezoning
Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 6:53 p.m.
Heiar presented additional information on the rezoning. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the application with no conditions.
Bob Downer was present on behalf of the applicant and offered additional information.
Sittig moved, Smith seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 2024-03, First Consideration of 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 – Smith, Leibold, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Park. Motion carried.
Centennial Park Event Complex Phase 1
Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing regarding proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost at 6:57 p.m. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 6:57 p.m.
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-41, A Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the Centennial Park Event Complex Project, Phase 1. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Wayson, Leibold, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Park. Motion carried.
Greenbelt Trail Subdivision
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-42, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement for Greenbelt Trail Subdivision, Part Three, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Smith, Leibold, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Park. Motion carried.
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-43, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement for Greenbelt Trail Subdivision, Part Four, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Leibold, Sittig, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Park. Motion carried.
SEATS Same Day On Demand Transit Services
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-44, A Resolution approving the Contract for Same-Day On-Demand Transit Services between Johnson County SEATS and the City of North Liberty. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Leibold, Sittig, Smith; nays – none; absent – Park. Motion carried.
FY 25 Budget
Sittig moved, Leibold seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-45, A Resolution setting the Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Purpose of considering the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Leibold, Smith, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Park. Motion carried.
Micromobility Devices (E-Scooter) Ordinance
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance 2024-02, An Ordinance amending Chapter 76 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances concerning the operation of electric personal assistive and micromobility devices. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Leibold, Sittig, Smith, Wayson; nays -none; absent – Park. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was presented.
New Business
No new business was presented.
Adjournment
Wayson moved; Smith seconded to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
