City Council on April 26, 2022
Agenda
6:30 p.m., Regular Session
Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Closed Session
- Proposed Closed Session according to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) to discussion strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation
- Approval of the Agenda
- Consent Agenda
- City Council Minutes, Regular Session, April 12, 2022
- Claims
- March Revenues
- Dubuque Street Phase 1 Project, All American Concrete, Pay Application Number 1, $120,576.47
- Ranshaw Way Phase 5 Improvements, Peterson Contractors, Inc., Pay Application Number 12, $132,457.16
- Public Comment
- City Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Proclamation of Arbor Day
- Proclamation of Bike Month and Bike to Work Week
- Council Reports
- Highway 965 Phase 2 Project
- Resolution Number 2022-38, A Resolution regarding the settlement of legal claim
- Jones Boulevard Extension Project
- Resolution Number 2022-39, A Resolution accepting the Bid and authorizing execution of the Contract for the Jones Boulevard Improvements Project, North Liberty, Iowa
- Community Center Roof Replacement
- Resolution Number 2022-40, A Resolution accepting the Bid and authorizing execution of the Contract for the Community Center Roof Replacement Project, North Liberty, Iowa
- Liberty Centre Easement
- Public hearing regarding proposed vacation of easement
- Resolution Number 2022-41, A Resolution vacating an Easement being a part of the Final Plat of Liberty Centre, Part One, North Liberty, Iowa
- Resolution Number 2022-42, A Resolution approving the Drainage and Storm Sewer Easement Agreement between NLCD Lot 12 LC and the City of North Liberty
- Storm Water GIS Project
- Resolution Number 2022-43, A Resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement between SAM, LLC and the City of North Liberty for Storm Water GPS Mapping and GIS Development
- The Preserve Part 2A
- Resolution Number 2022-44, A Resolution approving the Amended and Restated Developer’s Agreement for The Preserve – Part Two A North Liberty, Iowa
- Resolution Number 2022-45, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Accepting Improvements for The Preserve – Part Two A North Liberty, Iowa
- Liberty Villas Rezoning
- Public Hearing regarding proposed rezoning amendment
- Staff and Commission recommendations
- Applicant presentation
- Resolution Number 2022-46, A Resolution approving the Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
- First consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-10, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code or Ordinances by amending the use on regulations on property located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RS-6 Single-Unit Residence District and RM-12 PAD Multi-Unit Residence District Planned Area Development
- Reprecincting Ordinance
- Public Hearing regarding proposed amended precincts
- Proposed suspension of requirement for consideration of ordinance amendment at two council meetings before final passage
- Consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2022-11, An Ordinance amending Voting Precincts within Chapter 6.07 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances
- Resolution Number 2022-47, A Resolution approving the Letter of Agreement regarding Voting Precinct Assignments for certain portions of North Liberty between the City of North Liberty and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
- Zoning Ordinance Amendment
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-09, An Ordinance amending Section 167.01 regarding the definition of “Masonry, Required”, Section 168.07(27)(9) regarding design standards for attached garages and Sections 168.07(76) and 168.07(77) correcting scrivener’s errors
- Matnic Rezoning
- Third consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-08, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by amending the use regulations on property located at 10 Jaro Way located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RM-21 Multiple-Unit Residential District
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
City Council
April 26, 2022
Regular Session
Call to order
Mayor Chris Hoffman called the April 26, 2022 Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilors present: Ashley Bermel, Erek Sittig, Brent Smith, Brian Wayson; absent – RaQuishia Harrington.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Stacey House, Ryan Rusnak, Kevin Trom, Grant Lientz, and other interested parties.
Closed Session
At 6:33 p.m., Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to enter into closed session according to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1) (c) to discussion strategy with counsel in matter that are presently in litigation of where litigation is imminent where it’s disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The vote was: ayes – Bermel, Sittig, Smith, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
At 6:50 p.m., Bermel moved, Wayson seconded to return to open session. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Bermel, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
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 from the Regular Session on April 12, 2022; the attached list of Claims; March Revenues; Dubuque Street Phase 1 Project; All American Concrete, Pay Application Number 1, $120,576.47; Ranshaw Way Phase 5 Improvements, Peterson Contractors, Inc., Pay Application Number 12, $132,457.16. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Trom reported that the contractor on the Ranshaw Way Phase 5 project is working on the paving of the corners, installation of the retaining wall near the tunnel, placing the brick pavers in the medians, installing electrical conduits and grading for the upcoming trail and sidewalk. The Centennial Park loop road contractor completed final site grading and seeding last week. The only thing left is the painting of the stalls and placement of the amended soils and plants. Completion date is May 6th, and the contractor is aware. Dubuque Street Phase 1 project is progressing with work. The Jones Boulevard extension project and The Community Center Roof Project are on the agenda tonight. The Community Center Facility Plan will be submitted to City staff for review on Thursday.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reminded Council the county brought up a topic of the Silurian aquifer study. The board of Supervisors are having a meeting tomorrow. He will have more to report after the meeting. ICAD will be present at next council meeting for an update.
Mayor Report
Hoffman read and presented the Arbor Day Proclamation and the Bike Month Proclamation. The bike ambassador from Iowa City and family thanked all the staff for this proclamation for Bike Month. Mayor Hoffman attended the first ever University of Iowa decarbonation Summit. Had the Joint Entities meeting last Monday, discussed the updates from Johnson County. Iowa Debut of the documentary of Decent Home is Thursday at film scene. Invitation from chief Platz Sunday morning at the fire department. Guide link center invitation is Wednesday May 18th. May 6th is the Iowa City first Friday coffee at 7:30am.
Council Reports
Councilor Wayson volunteered at the CRANDIC run. Councilor Smith attended a fundraiser golf outing for the Skelly family and attended the planning open house. He stopped in at Red’s to touch base about the construction. Councilor Sittig also attended the planning open house, was excited about the younger generation showing up. He also attended the joint entities meeting. He had the honor of attending a dinner with several community leaders. Councilor Bermel reported on an affordable housing meeting she attended (virtually) and the Coralville connections meeting. She is excited about what will come to our community. Councilor Sittig advised that the city does have tickets for the film on Thursday.
Highway 965 Phase 2 Project
Bermel moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-38, A Resolution regarding the settlement of legal claim, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Bermel, Sittig, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Jones Boulevard Extension Project
Smith moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-39, A Resolution accepting the Bid and authorizing execution of the Contract for the Jones Boulevard Improvements Project, North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Bermel, Wayson, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Community Center Roof Replacement
Kevin Trom presented information on the application. Smith moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-40, A Resolution accepting the Bid and authorizing execution of the Contract for the Community Center Roof Replacement, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Bermel, Smith, Sittig, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Liberty Centre Easement
Bermel moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-31, A Resolution vacating an Easement being a part of the Final Plat of Liberty Centre, Part One, North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Bermel, Smith, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
Sittig moved, Bermel seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-42, A Resolution approving the Drainage and Storm Sewer Easement Agreement between NLCD Lot 12 LC and the City of North Liberty, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Bermel, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Storm Water GIS Project
Sittig moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-43, A Resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement between SAM, LLC and the City of North Liberty for Storm Water GPS Mapping and GIS Development. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Bermel, Smith, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
The Preserve Part 2A
Rusnak presented information on the revisions to the Developer’s Agreement. Bermel moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-44, A Resolution approving the Amended and Restated Developer’s Agreement for The Preserve – Part Two A North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Sittig, Bermel, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Rusnak presented information on the Final Plat. Smith moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-45, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Accepting Improvements for The Preserve – Part Two A North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Sittig, Wayson, Bermel; nays – none. Motion carried.
Liberty Villas Rezoning
At 7:31 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the Public Hearing regarding proposed rezoning amendments. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Rusnak presented information on the site plan and the staff and Commission recommendations. The Planning Commission recommended approval with no conditions.
Brad Cummins was present and offered to answer questions.
Wayson moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-46, A Resolution approving the Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Smith, Bermel, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
Wayson moved, Bermel seconded to approve First consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-10, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code or Ordinances by amending the use on regulations on property located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RS-6 Single-Unit Residence District and RM-12 PAD Multi-Unit Residence District Planned Area Development. After discussion, the vote was: ayes Bermel, Smith, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
Reprecincting Ordinance
At 7:40 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the Public Hearing regarding proposed amended precincts. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Rusnak presented information on the site plan and the staff and Commission recommendations. The Planning Commission recommended approval with no conditions.
Grant Lientz presented information on voting precincts.
Proposed suspension of requirement for consideration of ordinance amendment at two council meetings before final passage. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Bermel, Smith, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Sittig moved, Bermel seconded to approve Consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2022-11, An Ordinance amending Voting Precincts within Chapter 6.07 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Bermel, Sittig, Wayson; nays – Smith. Motion carried.
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-47, A Resolution approving the Letter of Agreement regarding Voting Precinct Assignments for certain portions of North Liberty between the City of North Liberty and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Smith, Bermel, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sittig moved, Bermel seconded to approve Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-09, An Ordinance amending Section 167.01 regarding the definition of “Masonry, Required”, Section 168.07(27)(9) regarding design standards for attached garages and Sections 168.07(76) and 168.07(77) correcting scrivener’s errors. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Bermel, Sittig, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Matnic Rezoning
Smith moved, Wayson seconded to approve the Third consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-08, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by amending the use regulations on property located at 10 Jaro Way located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RM-21 Multiple-Unit Residential District. After discussion the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Smith, Bermel, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was presented.
New Business
Councilor Smith spoke about being concerned about the railroad cars, and when they would potentially be moved. Heiar stated we don’t have jurisdiction. Councilor Sittig stated he was glad to see that the pumps have been removed from the old Casey’s and asked about a demolition permit. Heiar stated none has been requested at this time.
Adjournment
Wayson moved, Bermel seconded to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
By: __________________________
Chris Hoffman, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Stacey House, Deputy City Clerk
