City Council on April 24, 2018
Agenda
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of the Agenda
- Consent Agenda
- City Council Minutes, Regular Session, April 10, 2018
- Claims
- March Revenues
- March Treasurers Report
- Liquor License Renewal, LD Express, 900 W. Penn Street
- Liquor License Update, Rocky O’Brien’s – April 28, 2018 Special Event
- Brine Facility Project, Pay Application Number 8, Garling Construction, Inc., $43,342.37
- Public Comment
- City Planner Report
- City Engineer Report
- City Attorney Report
- Assistant City Administrator Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Older Americans Month Proclamation
- Arbor Day Proclamation
- Bike to work week Proclamation
- University of Iowa Health Clinic (North Liberty location)
- City of Iowa City Draft Letter to IDOT
- Johnson County Refuse Contract
- Resolution Number 2018-58, A Resolution approving the Agreement for Residential Solid Waste Collection Services between the City of North Liberty and Johnson County Refuse
- Hodge Construction Company Rezoning Request
- Public Hearing regarding proposed rezoning request
- First consideration of Ordinance Number 2018-03, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by amending the use regulations on property owned by Hodge Construction Company located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RS-6 Single Family Residential Zoning District
- Hodapp Site Plan Extension
- Resolution Number 2018-59, A Resolution approving the extension for the Amended Site Plan of Lot 3, Deerfield First Subdivision, North Liberty, Iowa to December 31, 2018
- Streb TenEick Annexation
- Public Hearing regarding proposed annexation request
- Resolution Number 2018-60, A Resolution approving annexation of certain properties to the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Streetlight Resolution
- Resolution Number 2018-61, A Resolution approving the removal of a street light according to the terms set forth in the existing Street Light Contract
- Sanitary Sewer Project
- Resolution Number 2018-62, A Resolution approving the Public Easement Agreement between West Cherry, LLC and the City of North Liberty
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
Minutes (Not official until approved by City Council)
North Liberty City Council
April 24, 2018
Regular Session
City Council Chambers
1 Quail Creek Circle
Call to order
Mayor Terry Donahue called the April 24, 2018 Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order at 6:32 p.m. Councilors present: Jennifer Goings, Chris Hoffman, and Annie Pollock; absent: Sarah Madsen and Jim Sayre.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Scott Peterson, Kevin Trom, Dean Wheatley, Evan Runkle, Steve Smith, Angela McConville, Kevin Digmann and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Pollock moved, Goings seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Consent Agenda
Hoffman moved, Goings seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including City Council Minutes from the Regular Session on April 10, 2018; the attached list of Claims; March Revenues; March Treasurers Report; the Liquor License Renewal for LD Express, 900 W. Penn Street; the Liquor License Update for Rocky O’Brien’s for the April 28, 2018 Special Event; and the Brine Facility Project, Pay Application Number 8, Garling Construction, Inc., $43,342.37. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
No public comments were received.
City Planner Report
City Planner Dean Wheatley reported that he has had many contacts for development this spring. The Planning Commission has three outdoor patio applications on the agenda next week.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Kevin Trom reported on the water system improvements project. The water plant is expected to start up next month. The Highway 965, Phase 3 Project construction has started on the south end. The trail network upgrades project is continuing with grading work. A lane closure on Penn Street will necessary soon. It will happen during off peak times. The Front Street Project is under construction. A lane closure will be necessary at Zeller and Front Street on Thursday and/or Friday of this week. Kansas Avenue RISE bids were received today. They will be considered at a special council meeting next week. Council discussed the report with Trom.
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Scott Peterson had no report and offered to answer questions.
Assistant City Administrator Report
Assistant City Administrator Tracey Mulcahey reported that City Clean Up day is Saturday. Board and Commission applications are being accepted right now. Council discussed the report with Mulcahey.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Ryan Heiar reported that the Special Council meeting will be May 1 with a noon start time. He requested that Council respond with dates that work for Council training. City staff has an employee day of service on Thursday. Nothing will be closed during this event. Heiar requested feedback from Council regarding the Housing Market Inventory Needs Analysis goal.
Mayor Report
Mayor Donahue proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in North Liberty. Mayor Donahue proclaimed April 27, 2018 as Arbor Day in North Liberty. Bike to Work Week was proclaimed by the Mayor for May 14 – 19, 2018.
The Mayor presented an update regarding the status of UIHC clinic and UIHC owned property. At the Joint Government meeting last Monday, Iowa City presented a letter to IDOT to curtail the ramps on I-80 and the construction of three lanes on I-380.
Councilor Hoffman presented information regarding Solarize Johnson County.
Johnson County Refuse Contract
Gerry Kuhl, 1180 St. Andrews Drive, spoke regarding the contract with Johnson County Refuse. He requested requiring and incentivizing trash compactors and high horsepower garbage disposals.
Council discussed the contract with Steve Smith, Johnson County Refuse, and staff. Hoffman moved, Pollock seconded to approve Resolution Number 2018-58, A Resolution approving the Agreement for Residential Solid Waste Collection Services between the City of North Liberty and Johnson County Refuse. The vote was: ayes – Pollock, Goings, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.
Hodge Construction Company Rezoning Request
At 7:11 p.m., Mayor Donahue opened the public hearing regarding the proposed rezoning request. Wheatley presented information regarding the application. Kevin Digmann presented additional information on the request. Council discussed the application with Digmann. The public hearing was closed.
Goings moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 2018-03, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by amending the use regulations on property owned by Hodge Construction Company located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RS-6 Single Family Residential Zoning District. The vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Goings, Pollock; nays – none. Motion carried.
Hodapp Site Plan Extension
Wheatley presented information regarding the site plan extension application. Pollock moved, Goings seconded to approve Resolution Number 2018-59, A Resolution approving the extension for the Amended Site Plan of Lot 3, Deerfield First Subdivision, North Liberty, Iowa to December 31, 2018. The vote was: ayes – Goings, Pollock, Hoffman; nays -none. Motion carried.
Streb TenEick Annexation
At 7:20 p.m., Mayor Donahue opened the public hearing regarding proposed annexation request. Heiar presented information regarding the annexation application. The public hearing was closed.
Hoffman moved, Goings seconded to approve Resolution Number 2018-60, A Resolution approving annexation of certain properties to the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Pollock, Goings, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.
Streetlight Resolution
Pollock moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 2018-61, A Resolution approving the removal of a street light according to the terms set forth in the existing Street Light Contract. The vote was: ayes – Goings, Pollock, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.
Sanitary Sewer Project
Heiar presented information regarding the easement agreement and the project. Goings moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 2018-62, A Resolution approving the Public Easement Agreement between West Cherry, LLC and the City of North Liberty. The vote was: ayes – Goings, Hoffman, Pollock; nays – none. Motion carried.
Old Business
Councilor Hoffman reported that Run CRANDIC will be going through North Liberty on Sunday. He presented updates on the board meetings he has attended on the City’s behalf.
New Business
Mayor Donahue reported that the Iowa League of Cities meeting is this week. Thursday is the Transportation Committee meeting. He updated council on meeting information. Councilor Pollock reported on the Livable Communities policy board May events. Councilor Goings reported that the First Friday Coffee will be hosted next Friday at Molly’s Cupcakes.
Adjournment
At 7:32 p.m., Mayor Donahue adjourned the meeting.
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
By: ____________________________________________
Terry L. Donahue, Mayor Attest:
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Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
