City Council on December 10, 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, November 26, 2024
- Streets and Maintenance Facility Interior Remodel, Pay Application Number 9, Peak Construction Group, $31,084.56
- Acceptance of the Streets and Maintenance Facility Interior Remodel Project
- Centennial Park Event Complex, Pay Application Number 4, Larson Construction Co., Inc., $327,190.09
- Fox Run Pond Trail Improvements, Change Order Number 1, Dennis Spencer Construction, $6,054.07
- Fox Run Pond Trail Improvements, Pay Application Number 3, Dennis Spencer Construction, $22,858.30
- Forevergreen Road Signal Improvement, Change Order Number 2, Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, $30,164.25
- Forevergreen Road Signal Improvement, Pay Application Number 4, Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, $140,469.51
- Liquor License Application, Bowldogs
- Liquor License Renewal, The Leaderboard
- Liquor License Renewal, Red’s Alehouse
- Claims
- Public Comment
- Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Council Reports
- Freedom Park Trail Improvements Project
- Public Hearing regarding plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the Freedom Park Trail Improvements Project
- Resolution Number 2024-111, A Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the Freedom Park Trail Improvements Project
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Obligations
- Resolution Number 2024-112, A Resolution approving the Agreement between the City of North Liberty and United Action for Youth
- Resolution Number 2024-113, A Resolution approving the Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Greater Iowa City
- Resolution Number 2024-114, A Resolution authorizing the obligation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Community Center Projects and authorizing the transfer of funds
- USDA Agreement
- Resolution Number 2024-115, Resolution authorizing and approving an Initial Loan Agreement with South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company, providing for the issuance of a General Obligation Note and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same
- Wayfinding Report
- Resolution Number 2024-116, A Resolution of the City Council adopting the Signage and Wayfinding Assessment
- Solomons Landing – Part Five Final Plat
- Resolution Number 2024-117, A Resolution approving the Off-Site Storm Sewer and Drainage Easement Agreement between Solomons Landing Owners’ Association and the City of North Liberty for Solomons Landing – Part Five
- Resolution Number 2024-118, A Resolution approving the Surety Agreement for Solomons Landing – Part Five between the City of North Liberty and Pratt Real Estate Management, Inc.
- Resolution Number 2024-119, A Resolution approving the Final Plat and accepting Surety for Public Improvements for Solomons Landing – Part Five North Liberty, Iowa
- Policy regarding payables for Council meeting
- Resolution Number 2024-120, A Resolution establishing the policy for the payment of claims due to the cancellation of the second City Council meeting in December 2024
- Grace Community Church Utility and Annexation Agreement
- Resolution Number 2024-121, A Resolution approving the Utility Extension and Voluntary Annexation Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Grace Community Church
- Watts Rezoning
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2024-13, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from RS-6 Single-Unit Residence District to RS-9 Single-Unit Residence District
- Liberty’s Gate Lots 7 & 8 Rezoning
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2024-14, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from C-1-B General Commercial District to C-2 Highway Commercial District
- Fire Station #2 Rezoning
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2024-15, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from ID Interim Development District to P Public District
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
Call to order
Mayor Hoffman called the Tuesday, December 10, 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, Erek Sittig, and Brian Wayson; absent: Paul Park, Brent Smith.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Josiah Bilskemper, Grant Lientz, Ryan Rusnak, 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
Leibold moved, Sittig seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council Minutes, Regular Session, November 26, 2024; Streets and Maintenance Facility Interior Remodel, Pay Application Number 9, Peak Construction Group, $31,084.56; Acceptance of the Streets and Maintenance Facility Interior Remodel Project; Centennial Park Event Complex, Pay Application Number 4, Larson Construction Co., Inc., $327,190.09; Fox Run Pond Trail Improvements, Change Order Number 1, Dennis Spencer Construction, $6,054.07; Fox Run Pond Trail Improvements, Pay Application Number 3, Dennis Spencer Construction, $22,858.30; Forevergreen Road Signal Improvement, Change Order Number 2, Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, $30,164.25; Forevergreen Road Signal Improvement, Pay Application Number 4, Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, $140,469.51; Liquor License Application, Bowldogs; Liquor License Renewal, The Leaderboard; Liquor License Renewal, Red’s Alehouse; 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 provided updates on the Centennial Park Events Center, the Fire Station Renovation Project, and work at the Forevergreen Road/Jasper Avenue intersection.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported that in January Council will be presented with the FY 26 budget, Accessory Dwelling Units and MPOJC Transit Studies.
Mayor Report
Mayor Hoffman reported he will be attending the Regional Legislative meeting on Wednesday.
Council Reports
Councilor Wayson went to Copper Boar in support of the Food Pantry and attended the Emergency Management meeting where the major discussion was partnering with the City of Tiffin to build storage building for equipment. Councilor Sittig attended the Johnson County Libraries Legislative event. Councilor Leibold had conversations with Kirkwood Community College representatives and a representative from Senator Ernst’s office.
Freedom Park Trail Improvements Project
Mayor Hoffman opened the Public Hearing regarding plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the Freedom Park Trail Improvements Project at 6:07 p.m. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 6:08 p.m.
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-111, A Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the Freedom Park Trail Improvements Project. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Leibold, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Obligations
Sittig moved, Leibold seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-112, A Resolution approving the Agreement between the City of North Liberty and United Action for Youth. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Leibold, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Leibold moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-113, A Resolution approving the Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Greater Iowa City. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Leibold, Sittig, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Leibold moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-114, A Resolution authorizing the obligation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Community Center Projects and authorizing the transfer of funds. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Leibold, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
USDA Agreement
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-115, Resolution authorizing and approving an Initial Loan Agreement with South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company, providing for the issuance of a General Obligation Note and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same. After discussion, the vote was: ayes- Sittig, Wayson, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Wayfinding Report
Sittig moved, Leibold seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-116, A Resolution of the City Council adopting the Signage and Wayfinding Assessment. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Leibold, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Solomons Landing – Part Five Final Plat
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-117, A Resolution approving the Off-Site Storm Sewer and Drainage Easement Agreement between Solomons Landing Owners’ Association and the City of North Liberty for Solomons Landing – Part Five. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Leibold moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-118, A Resolution approving the Surety Agreement for Solomons Landing – Part Five between the City of North Liberty and Pratt Real Estate Management, Inc. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Sittig moved, Leibold seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-119, A Resolution approving the Final Plat and accepting Surety for Public Improvements for Solomons Landing – Part Five North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Leibold, Wayson; nays -none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Policy regarding payables for Council meeting
Sittig moved, Leibold seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-120, A Resolution establishing the policy for the payment of claims due to the cancellation of the second City Council meeting in December 2024. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Grace Community Church Utility and Annexation Agreement
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-121, A Resolution approving the Utility Extension and Voluntary Annexation Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Grace Community Church. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Leibold; nays -none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Watts Rezoning
Sittig moved, Leibold seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2024-13, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from RS-6 Single-Unit Residence District to RS-9 Single-Unit Residence District. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Sittig, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Liberty’s Gate Lots 7 & 8 Rezoning
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from C-1-B General Commercial District to C-2 Highway Commercial District. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Leibold, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Fire Station #2 Rezoning
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2024-15, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from ID Interim Development District to P Public District. The vote was: ayes – Leibold, Sittig, Wayson; nays – none; absent – Park, Smith. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was presented.
New Business
Councilor Wayson reported that Fire & Ice is coming up in January.
Adjournment
Sittig moved; Wayson seconded to adjourn at 6:20 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
