City Council on July 12, 2022
Agenda
6:30 p.m. Regular Session, Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of the Agenda
- Consent Agenda
- City Council Minutes, Regular Session, June 28, 2022
- Claims
- Ranshaw Phase 5, Pay Application Number 17, Peterson Contractors, Inc.$140,547.93
- Jones Boulevard Improvements Project, Pay Application Number 2, Schrader Excavating & Grading, $356,400.97
- Public Comment
- City Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Council Reports
- Library Board Appointment
- Affirming Mayoral appointment to the Library Board
- The Preserve Part 3 Preliminary Plat
- Staff and Commission recommendations
- Applicant presentation
- Resolution Number 2022-67, A Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat for The Preserve – Part Three, North Liberty, Iowa
- FY 23 Social Service Grant Funding Applications
- Resolution Number 2022-68, A Resolution approving the Social Services Fund Agreement between the City of North Liberty and the North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP), a Division of the North Liberty United Methodist Church for Fiscal Year 23
- Resolution Number 2022-69, A Resolution approving the Social Services Funding Agreements between the City of North Liberty and various Social Service Providers for Fiscal Year 23
- Depository Resolution
- Resolution Number 2022-70, A Resolution designating Hills Bank & Trust Company, Midwest One, Green State Credit Union, First Interstate Bank, Collins Community Credit Union, Two Rivers Bank & Trust and US Bank as depositories for public funds belonging to the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- 2022A Bond Sale
- Resolution Number 2022-71, A Resolution setting the date for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A and authorizing the use of a preliminary official statement in connection therewith
- GRD Burleson, LLC Annexation
- Public hearing regarding proposed annexation of property owned by GRD Burleson, LLC
- Resolution Number 2022-72, A Resolution approving annexation of certain property to the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Parking Resolution
- Resolution Number 2022-73, A Resolution approving Parking Control Devices in North Liberty, Iowa
- Greenbelt Trail Part Two
- Resolution Number 2022-74, A Resolution approving the Final Plat and accepting improvements for Greenbelt Trail – Part Two, North Liberty, Iowa
- Resolution Number 2022-75, A Resolution approving the Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement and Easement between the City of North Liberty and Greenbelt Trail, L.L.C. that establishes the terms and conditions under which stormwater management facilities will be maintained for Greenbelt Trail Part Two Subdivision in the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- Resolution Number 2022-76, A Resolution approving the Escrow Agreement for Greenbelt Trail Part Two Subdivision between the City of North Liberty and Greenbelt Trail L.L.C.
- Park Speed Limits
- Second consideration on Ordinance Number 2022-13, An Ordinance amending the Traffic Speed Regulations for Parks, Cemeteries and Parking Lots
- Mobile Food Units Ordinance
- Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2022-12, An Ordinance amending Chapter 124 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by replacing Licensing and Temporary Outdoor Eating Establishments with Licensing and Regulations of Mobile Food Units
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
City Council
July 12, 2022
Regular Session
Call to order
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Wayson called the July 12, 2022, Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilors present: Ashley Bermel, RaQuishia Harrington, Erek Sittig, Brent Smith, and Brian Wayson; absent: Mayor Chris Hoffman.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Grant Lientz, Ryan Rusnak and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Harrington moved; Sittig seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Consent Agenda
Smith moved, Bermel seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council Minutes from the Regular Session on June 28, 2022; the attached list of claims; Ranshaw Phase 5, Pay Application Number 17, Peterson Contractors, Inc. $140,547.93; and Jones Boulevard Improvements Project, Pay Application Number 2, Schrader Excavating & Grading, $356,400.97. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
City Engineer Report
The City Engineer was not present to report.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported that the slight change in the traffic pattern on Ranshaw Way will go back to the way it was tomorrow morning. Minimal work will be occurring until August. The Dubuque Street Phase 1 project is moving along nicely. Paving of the area being worked on now is likely in the next month. The Jones Boulevard Project is moving along. Grading is about 90% complete. Paving is not likely until September. On Monday, July 18, the City of Coralville is hosting the Joint Entities meeting. The City received notification from Representative Miller-Meeks office that the East Forevergreen Road Project has crossed another hurdle in the federal approval process. Council discussed the report with Heiar.
Mayor Report
Mayor Pro Tem Wayson reported that Mayor Hoffman sent an email that he nothing to report.
Council Reports
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilor Wayson offered that the City of North Liberty would like to extend condolences to the City of Coralville in the loss of Sgt. John Williams. He presented lifesaving awards before the start of the meeting. He offered thanks to Blues and BBQ sponsors, involved city staff and volunteers, as well as attendees for a great event. He reminded of ongoing City slate activities. He will be attending the MPOJC meeting tomorrow. Councilor Harrington reported that Blues and BBQ was phenomenal, well attended and that staff did an awesome job. Councilor Smith was unable to attend Blues and BBQ. He reported that he had coworkers that came down from Cedar Rapids to attend. Councilor Sittig offered a special shout out to Nick, Jillian and Guy and his team for all their work in the park. Councilor Bermel reiterated the gratitude. She stated that a lot of passion and soul goes into providing a free event for the community.
Library Board Appointment
Harrington moved, Bermel seconded to affirming the Mayoral appointment of Brady Bird to the Library Board. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
The Preserve Part 3 Preliminary Plat
Rusnak presented staff and Commission recommendations.
Jon Marner, MMS Consultants, was present on behalf of the applicant and offered to answer questions.
Sittig moved, Harrington seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-67, A Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat for The Preserve – Part Three, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Bermel, Sittig, Wayson, Smith, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
FY 23 Social Service Grant Funding Applications
Harrington moved, Bermel seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-68, 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 for Fiscal Year 23. The vote was: ayes – Bermel, Smith, Harrington, Wayson; nays – none; abstain – Sittig. Motion carried.
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-69, A Resolution approving the Social Services Funding Agreements between the City of North Liberty and various Social Service Providers for Fiscal Year 23. The vote was: ayes – Harrington, Bermel, Sittig, Smith, Wayson; nays- none. Motion carried.
Depository Resolution
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-70, A Resolution designating Hills Bank & Trust Company, Midwest One, Green State Credit Union, First Interstate Bank, Collins Community Credit Union, Two Rivers Bank & Trust and US Bank as depositories for public funds belonging to the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Harrington, Sittig, Wayson, Bermel; nays – none. Motion carried.
2022A Bond Sale
Heiar presented information regarding the bond sale. Harrington moved, Bermel seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-71, A Resolution setting the date for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A and authorizing the use of a preliminary official statement in connection therewith. The vote was: ayes – Bermel, Wayson, Harrington, Smith, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
GRD Burleson, LLC Annexation
Rusnak presented information on the annexation application.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayson opened the public hearing regarding proposed annexation of property owned by GRD Burleson, LLC at 6:47 p.m. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Smith moved, Harrington seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-72, A Resolution approving annexation of certain property to the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Harrington, Bermel, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
Parking Resolution
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-73, A Resolution approving Parking Control Devices in North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Sittig, Harrington, Bermel, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Greenbelt Trail Part Two
Harrington moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-74, A Resolution approving the Final Plat and accepting improvements for Greenbelt Trail – Part Two, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Harrington, Bermel, Smith, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-75, A Resolution approving the Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement and Easement between the City of North Liberty and Greenbelt Trail, L.L.C. that establishes the terms and conditions under which stormwater management facilities will be maintained for Greenbelt Trail Part Two Subdivision in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Bermel, Sittig, Smith, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
Lientz presented information on this agreement. Sittig moved, Bermel seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-76, A Resolution approving the Escrow Agreement for Greenbelt Trail Part Two Subdivision between the City of North Liberty and Greenbelt Trail L.L.C. The vote was: ayes – Bermel, Wayson, Smith, Sittig, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
Park Speed Limits
Smith moved, Bermel seconded to approve the second consideration on Ordinance Number 2022-13, An Ordinance amending the Traffic Speed Regulations for Parks, Cemeteries and Parking Lots. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Bermel, Wayson, Harrington, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Mobile Food Units Ordinance
Harrington moved, Bermel seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2022-12, An Ordinance amending Chapter 124 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by replacing Licensing and Temporary Outdoor Eating Establishments with Licensing and Regulations of Mobile Food Units. The vote was: ayes – Harrington, Bermel, Wayson, Sittig, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was presented.
New Business
Councilor Smith will not be here for next meeting due to vacation. Councilor Wayson spoke regarding the UTV/OHV letter received.
Adjournment
Harrington moved, Sittig seconded to adjourn at 6:55 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
By: __________________________
Brian Wayson, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest: ________________________
Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
