City Council on August 13, 2024
Agenda
6:00 p.m., Regular Session
Council Chambers, 360 N. Main Street
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of the Agenda
- Consent Agenda
- City Council Minutes, Regular Session, July 23, 2024
- West Penn Street Project, Pay Application #4, Peterson Contractors, Inc., $34,682.31
- Street Maintenance Facility Remodel Project, Pay Application #6, Peak Construction Group Inc., $96,886.05
- Claims
- Public Comment
- Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Council Reports
- Sewer Ordinance
- Public Hearing
- First consideration of Ordinance Number 2024-07, An Ordinance amending Chapter 97 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances concerning prohibited discharges into public sewers
- Social Service Applications
- Discussion regarding social service grant applications
- Sugar Creek Lane Project
- Resolution Number 2024-82, A Resolution approving the purchase of Temporary Construction Easement from RaeMatt for the Sugar Creek Lane Maintenance Project
- Penn Meadows Park Basketball Court
- Discussion and possible action to approve the construction of a basketball court in Penn Meadows Park
- CDBG Food Pantry Grant
- Resolution 2024-83, A Resolution approving the Agreement between the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the City of North Liberty, Iowa for Community Development Block Grant Funds (COVID-19)
- Resolution 2024-84, A Resolution approving the Contract for Community Development Block Grant Administration Services with East Central Iowa Council of Governments
- Solomon’s Landing Part 5 Developers Agreement
- Resolution Number 2024-85, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement for Solomon’s Landing, Part Five, North Liberty, Iowa
- 2024 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Report
- Resolution Number 2024-86, A Resolution approving the 2024 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Report Prepared by East Central Iowa Council of Governments for the City of North Liberty
- Centennial Center Alcohol Policy
- Resolution Number 2024-87, A Resolution approving the Centennial Center Alcohol Policy.
- Alcohol and Public Places Ordinance
- Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2024-06, An Ordinance amending Chapters 45 and 47 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances regarding the consumption and sale of alcohol in authorized public areas
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
Call to order
Mayor Chris Hoffman called the August 13, 2024, Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 360 N. Main Street. Councilors present: Brian Leibold, Paul Park, Brent Smith, and Brian Wayson; absent – Councilor Erek Sittig.
Others present: Stacey House, Grant Lientz, Josiah Bilskemper, Ryan Rusnak, Angela Millard, Drew Lammers, Guy Goldsmith and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Smith moved; Wayson seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Consent Agenda
Wayson moved, Park seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council Minutes, Regular Session, July 23, City Council Minutes, Regular Session, July 23, 2024.
West Penn Street Project, Pay Application #4, Peterson Contractors, Inc., $34,682.31
Street Maintenance Facility Remodel Project, Pay Application #6, Peak Construction Group Inc., $96,886.05
Claims
After discussion, the vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Bilskemper reported on the North Liberty Road Trail Project, the Community center parking lot phase 1, Freedom Park Trail, Centennial Center Project, the Fox Run Park Trail Project, the Streets & Maintenance Facility Interior Remodel Project, Forevergreen Road Signalization Project, West Penn Street Road is now opened, and study on Forevergreen Road extension heading east. Council discussed the report with Bilskemper.
City Administrator Report
There was no City Administrator Report.
Mayor Report
Mayor Chris Hoffman thanked Wayson for running the meetings in July. And thanking Park for speaking on behalf of the city at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Council Reports
Councilor Smith reported on taking emails and verbal comments on how beautiful the parks and the land scaping is around town. Councilor Parks attended National Night out at Penn Meadows Park and reminded everyone of the street dance on Saturday the 17th. Councilor Leibold congratulating Park and family on their new home and welcoming all new members of this community.
Sewer Ordinance
Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing. The hearing was closed with no comments. Smith moved, Wayson seconded to approve the First consideration of Ordinance Number 2024- 07, an Ordinance amending Chapter 97 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances concerning prohibited discharges into public sewers. Wastewater Superintendent Drew Lammers spoke about the ordinance revisions. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Smith, Park, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Sittig. Motion carried.
Penn Meadows Park Basketball Court
Park moved, Wayson seconded to approve. Guy Goldsmith, Parks Superintendent offered details about the project. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – nays – none; absent – Sittig. Motion carried.
Social Service Applications
Discussion regarding social service grant applications
Sugar Creek Lane Project
Wayson moved, Park seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-82, A Resolution approving the purchase of Temporary Construction Easement from RaeMatt for the Sugar Creek Lane Maintenance Project After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Park, Wayson, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Sittig. Motion carried.
CDBG Food Pantry Grant
Wayson moved, Leibold seconded to approve Resolution 2024-83, A Resolution approving the Agreement between the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the City of North Liberty, Iowa for Community Development Block Grant Funds (COVID-19). The vote was: ayes – Park, Leibold, Smith, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Sittig. Motion carried.
Smith moved, Leibold seconded to approve Resolution 2024-84, A Resolution approving the Contract for Community Development Block Grant Administration Services with East Central Iowa Council of Governments. The vote was: ayes – Leibold, Smith, Park, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Sittig. Motion carried.
Solomon’s Landing Part 2 Developers Agreement
Park moved, Leibold seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-85, A Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement for Solomon’s Landing, Part Five, North Liberty, Iowa
After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Smith, Park, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Sittig. Motion carried.
2024 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Report
Park moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-86, A Resolution approving the 2024 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Report Prepared by East Central Iowa Council of Governments for the City of North Liberty After discussion, the vote was: ayes –Smith, Park, Wayson, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Sittig. Motion carried.
Centennial Center Alcohol Policy
Wayson moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-87, A Resolution approving the Centennial Center Alcohol Policy. Angela Millard stated they were wanting a policy that is flexible and protects the city. After discussion, the vote was: ayes –Leibold, Park, Wayson, Smith; nays – none; absent – Sittig. Motion carried.
Alcohol and Public Places Ordinance
Leibold moved, Park seconded to approve Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2024-06, An Ordinance amending Chapters 45 and 47 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances regarding the consumption and sale of alcohol in authorized public areas. After discussion, the vote was: ayes –Park, Leibold, Wayson, Smith; nays – none; absent – Sittig. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was presented.
New Business
No new business was presented.
Adjournment
Wayson moved; Smith seconded to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
