City Council on January 25, 2022
Agenda
6:00 p.m. Regular Session, Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of the Agenda
- Budget Presentation – FY 2023
- Remaining Operational Budget Items
- Capital Improvements
- Consent Agenda
- City Council Minutes, Regular Session, January 11, 2022
- City Council Minutes, Special Session, January 18, 2022
- Claims
- Liquor License Renewal, Urban Fuel
- Liquor License Renewal, The Station II
- Liquor License Renewal, Walgreens
- Liquor License Renewal, Jalapeno
- Liquor License Update, Kum & Go
- Public Comment
- City Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- North Liberty Community Pantry
- Resolution Number 2022-04, A Resolution approving the Social Services Funding Agreement between the City of North Liberty and the North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP), a Division of the North Liberty United Methodist Church
- Field Day Brewing Company Site Plan
- Staff and Planning Commission recommendations
- Applicant presentation
- Resolution Number 2022-05, A Resolution approving the Development Site Plan for Lot 7 and Lot 8 of Liberty Centre – Part One, North Liberty, Iowa
- Taco Bell Restaurant Site Plan
- Staff and Planning Commission recommendations
- Applicant presentation
- Resolution Number 2022-06, A Resolution approving the Development Site Plan for Lot 3 Liberty Centre – Part One, North Liberty, Iowa
- Watts Rezoning
- Staff and Planning Commission recommendations
- Applicant presentation
- Public Hearing regarding proposed amendment of the Zoning Map
- First Consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-01, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by amending the use regulations on property located on the south side of Denison Avenue approximately 130 feet east of Brook Ridge Avenue located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RD-10 Two Unit Residence District
- Zoning Code
- Staff and Planning Commission recommendations
- Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Code
- First Consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-02, An Ordinance amending Chapters 165 through 170 and 173 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances, governing the administration, organization, enforcement and definitions of Zoning Districts, development and sign regulations
- Rental Code
- Staff and Planning Commission recommendations
- Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Rental Code
- First Consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-03, An Ordinance amending Chapter 146 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances, governing rental housing procedures and regulations and structure procedure requirements
- Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment
- Staff and Planning Commission recommendations
- Resolution Number 2022-07, A Resolution approving the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment
- City Rezonings
- Staff and Planning Commission recommendations
- Public Hearing regarding proposed rezonings
- First consideration of Ordinance Number 2022-04, An Ordinance amending zoning on various properties in the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Council Vacancy
- Discussion and possible action on filling the Council vacancy
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
City Council
January 25, 2022
Regular Session
Call to order
Mayor Chris Hoffman called the January 25, 2022 Regular Session of the North Liberty City
Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilors present: RaQuishia Harrington, Erek Sittig, Brent Smith,
Brian Wayson; absent –none.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Ryan Rusnak, Kevin Trom, Grant Lientz, Brian Platz,
Guy Goldsmith, Kaila Rome, Michael Pentecost, Andrew Gilpin, Rob Decker, John Marner, Angie
Morgan and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Wayson moved; Smith seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Budget Presentation – FY 2023
Heiar presented information on the budget model in the Council Packet. Heiar summarized the
take aways from last week’s budget discussion.
Capital Improvements planned for FY 2023 were presented. Heiar reported that the
Administrative Campus Project update will be on the February 8 City Council agenda.
Fire Projects
Heiar summarized the proposed projects. Chief Brian Platz presented information on the
Department’s proposed projects. Council discussed the projects with Chief.
Park Projects
Heiar summarized the proposed projects. Guy Goldsmith presented additional details on the
proposed Parks projects. Council discussed the projects with Goldsmith.
Street Projects
Heiar presented a summary of the projects. Michael Pentecost offered information on the
projects. Council discussed the projects with Pentecost.
Stormwater Project
Heiar presented information on the project. Council discussed the project with Heiar and
Pentecost.
After the projects were presented, Heiar offered information on GO borrowing, TIF borrowing and
other funding sources for the projects. He presented the tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
Council discussed the proposed budget.
Council recessed at 6:50 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:55 p.m.
Consent Agenda
Harrington moved, Wayson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council
Minutes from the Regular Session on January 11, 2022; the City Council Minutes from the Special
Session on January 18, 2022; the attached list of Claims; Liquor License Renewal, Urban Fuel;
Liquor License Renewal, The Station II; Liquor License Renewal, Walgreens; Liquor License
Renewal, Jalapeno; and the Liquor License Update, Kum & Go. The vote was all ayes. Consent
Agenda approved.
Public Comment
Andrew Gilpin, 70 Heritage Drive, spoke regarding drainage concerns on his property from
Highway 965/Ranshaw Way.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Trom had no report. Council asked if there have been any traffic issues with new
Casey’s opening.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported that the February 8 meeting will have an update on City Hall
Project. The audit Presentation is tentatively planned for the second meeting in February.
Mayor Report
Mayor Hoffman reported that starting at the first meeting in February, Council Reports will be
added to the agenda. The University of Iowa will be installing President Wilson on Friday at
Hancher. He is attending Iowa League of Cities Mayor training sessions. He and Councilor Wayson
will be attending the MPOJC meeting tomorrow. Councilor Wayson provided information on Beat
the Bitter happenings this weekend.
North Liberty Community Pantry
Harrington moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-04, A Resolution
approving the Social Services Funding Agreement between the City of North Liberty and the
North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP), a Division of the North Liberty United Methodist
Church. After discussion with Kaila Rome, NLCP Director, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Wayson,
Harrington; nays – none; abstain – Sittig. Motion carried.
Field Day Brewing Company Site Plan
Rusnak reported that staff and Planning Commission recommend approval with two conditions
listed in the resolution. Council discussed the application with Rusnak.
Rob Decker was present on behalf of the applicant and offered to answer questions. Council
discussed the application with the applicant.
Sittig moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-05, A Resolution approving
the Development Site Plan for Lot 7 and Lot 8 of Liberty Centre – Part One, North Liberty, Iowa.
The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Smith, Wayson, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
Taco Bell Restaurant Site Plan
Rusnak reported that staff and Planning Commission recommended approval with no conditions.
Angie Morgan was present on behalf of the applicant and offered to answer questions. Council
discussed the application with the applicant and Rusnak.
Harrington moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-06, A Resolution
approving the Development Site Plan for Lot 3 Liberty Centre – Part One, North Liberty, Iowa.
The vote was: ayes – Harrington, Smith, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
Watts Rezoning
Rusnak reported that staff and Planning Commission recommend approval with no conditions.
John Marner was present on behalf of the applicant and offered additional information. Council
discussed the application with Marner.
At 7:28 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing regarding proposed amendment of the
Zoning Map. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve the first Consideration of Ordinance Number
2022-01, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by
amending the use regulations on property located on the south side of Denison Avenue
approximately 130 feet east of Brook Ridge Avenue located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set
forth in the Municipal Code for the RD-10 Two Unit Residence District. The vote was: ayes –
Harrington, Wayson, Sittig, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Zoning Code
Rusnak presented information on the Zoning Code amendment process. Council discussed the
presentation with Rusnak. He reported that staff and Planning Commission recommended
approval with no conditions.
At 7:54 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the
Zoning Code. John Marner offered positive feedback on the procedural parts of the
amendments. The public hearing was closed.
Harrington moved, Smith seconded to approve the first Consideration of Ordinance Number
2022-02, An Ordinance amending Chapters 165 through 170 and 173 of the North Liberty Code of
Ordinances, governing the administration, organization, enforcement and definitions of Zoning
Districts, development and sign regulations. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Smith, Wayson, Harrington;
nays – none. Motion carried.
Rental Code
Rusnak reported that staff and Planning Commission recommend approval with no conditions.
At 7:56 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the
Rental Code. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Harrington moved, Wayson seconded to approve the first Consideration of Ordinance Number
2022-03, An Ordinance amending Chapter 146 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances,
governing rental housing procedures and regulations and structure procedure requirements. The
vote was: ayes – Harrington, Sittig, Smith, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment
Rusnak presented information on the amendment. He reported that staff and Planning
Commission recommend approval with no conditions.
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-07, A Resolution
approving the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment. The vote was: ayes – Sittig,
Harrington, Wayson, Smith; nays -none. Motion carried.
City Rezonings
Rusnak presented information on the application. He reported that staff and Planning Commission
recommend approval with no conditions.
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing regarding proposed rezonings. No oral
or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Harrington moved, Smith seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number
2022-04, An Ordinance amending zoning on various properties in the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
The vote was: ayes – Smith, Harrington, Wayson, Sittig
Council Vacancy
Council discussed holding a special election versus appointing to fill the vacancy. The earliest an
election can be held is March 15. The vote would be canvassed on March 22. Wayson moved to
hold a special election. Sittig seconded. After discussion, the vote was: ayes -Harrington, Wayson,
Sittig; nays – Smith. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was presented.
New Business
Councilor Wayson reported that the Emergency Management meeting is on Thursday.
Adjournment
Smith moved, Sittig seconded to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
