City Council on June 25, 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, June 11, 2024
- Liquor License Application for Craft Beer Tent (Blues and BBQ)
- Liquor License Renewal for Sushiya
- Liquor License Renewal for Colony Acres
- Liquor License Renewal for Copper Boar
- Liquor License Renewal for Kum & Go
- Liquor License Renewal for Field Day
- Liquor License Renewal for Tin Roost
- Liquor License Renewal for Smokin’ Joe’s
- Liquor License Renewal for El Azul
- Liquor License Application for Kwik Star
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Casey’s General Store #2788, 595 N. Kansas Avenue
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Casey’s General Store #3955, 245 S. Hwy 965
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Fareway Stores, Inc. #993
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Walgreens #11710
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for The Depot Express
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Kum & Go #507
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Smokin’ Joe’s Tobacco & Liquor Outlet #12
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for J & A Tap
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for LD Express
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Johncy’s Liquor Store
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Urban Fuel
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Liberty View Wine & Spirits
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for The Station
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Green Leaf Tobacco and Vape
- FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Kwik Star
- City Hall Project, City Construction, Pay Application Number 13-R, $243,807.63
- Streets & Maintenance Facility – Interior Remodel, Peak Construction Group, Inc., Pay Application Number 4, $161,316.70
- Claims
- Public Comment
- Engineer Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Council Reports
- Greater Iowa City, Inc.
- Presentation from Greater Iowa City, Inc.
- Board & Commission Appointments
- Council confirmation of Mayor’ s appointments
- Iowa State Recreational Trails (SRT) Program Grant
- Resolution Number 2024-70, A Resolution supporting the City of North Liberty application to the Iowa State Recreational Trails (SRT) Program
- FY 2025 Salaries and Wages
- Resolution Number 2024-71, A Resolution authorizing salaries and hourly wages for City employees for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
- FY 2024 Transfers
- Resolution Number 2024-72, A Resolution approving additional transfers for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024
- Solomon’s Landing Part Two
- Resolution Number 2024-73, A Resolution releasing Surety and accepting improvements for Solomon’s Landing Part Two in North Liberty, Iowa
- Solomon’s Landing Part Three
- Resolution Number 2024-74, A Resolution approving the Final Plat for Solomons Landing Part Three in North Liberty, Iowa
- Buck Moon Villas, LLC
- Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2024-04, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for Certain Property located in North Liberty, Iowa from RS-6 Single-Unit Residential District to RM-12 Multi-Unit Residence District
- Primestone Residential Rezoning
- Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2024-05, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for Certain Property located in North Liberty, Iowa from ID Interim Development District to C-2 Highway Commercial District on approximately 7.65 acres, to RM-12 Multi-Unit Residence District on 17.01 acres, to RM-8 Multi-Unit Residence District on approximately 9.18 acres, and to RS-6 Single-Unit Residence District on approximately 9.9 acres
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
Call to order
Mayor Hoffman called the June 25, 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, Erek Sittig, Brent Smith, and Brian Wayson.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Grant Lientz, Ryan Rusnak, Josiah Bilskemper, Randy Belknap, Nancy Bird, Mary Willie, Cady Gerlach, Austin Korns, Mackenzie DeRoo, and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Park moved; Wayson seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Consent Agenda
Leibold moved, Smith seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council Minutes, Regular Session, June 11, 2024; Liquor License Application for Craft Beer Tent (Blues and BBQ); Liquor License Renewal for Sushiya; Liquor License Renewal for Colony Acres; Liquor License Renewal for Copper Boar; Liquor License Renewal for Kum & Go; Liquor License Renewal for Field Day; Liquor License Renewal for Tin Roost; Liquor License Renewal for Smokin’ Joe’s; Liquor License Renewal for El Azul; Liquor License Application for Kwik Star; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Casey’s General Store #2788, 595 N. Kansas Avenue;
FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Casey’s General Store #3955, 245 S. Hwy 965; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Fareway Stores, Inc. #993; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Walgreens #11710; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for The Depot Express; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Kum & Go #507; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Smokin’ Joe’s Tobacco & Liquor Outlet #12; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for J & A Tap; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for LD Express; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Johncy’s Liquor Store; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Urban Fuel; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Liberty View Wine & Spirits
FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for The Station; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Green Leaf Tobacco and Vape; FY 2025 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Kwik Star
City Hall Project, City Construction, Pay Application Number 13-R, $243,807.63; Streets & Maintenance Facility – Interior Remodel, Peak Construction Group, Inc., Pay Application Number 4, $161,316.70; and the attached list of Claims. After discussion, the vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
Randy Belknap spoke regarding his invitation to elected officials to see property and eminent domain for the trail. Council recessed at 6:07 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:27 p.m. Mr. Belknap requested that Council come look at the property and remove the vote from July 9 City Council meeting.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Bilskemper reported on the Fox Run Pond Trail Project, the Streets and Maintenance Facility Remodel Project, Penn Meadow Park Parking Lot Project, the Penn Street Railroad Crossing Project and the West Penn Street Project.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported on the indoor pool. He reminded all that fireworks are not allowed to be ignited in the city limits. North Liberty Blues and BBQ is Saturday, July 13. Council discussed the report with Heiar.
Mayor Report
Mayor Hoffman reported he has met with homeowners on a couple of issues. He went to Washington DC with Heiar and Greater Iowa City.
Council Reports
Councilor Leibold extended a welcome to new residents. He thanked city crews working in heat and humidity. He is working with the Mayor in support of local small businesses. He attended the State of the Airport and the first Farmer’s Market.
Greater Iowa City, Inc.
Nancy Bird, Mary Willie, Cady Gerlach, Austin Korns, and Mackenzie DeRoo presented information on Greater Iowa City, Inc. Council discussed the report.
Board & Commission Appointments
Park moved, Sittig seconded to confirm the following Mayoral appointments:
Planning and Zoning Commission: Valerie Ward, Dave Willer(i)
Board of Adjustment: Aly Metzger
Parks & Recreation Commission: Kevin Smith, Donglin Chai(i), Gwen Johnson(i)
Tree and Stormwater Board: Daniel Green
Library Board: Scott Kramer, Brandy Greene
Cemetery Board: Derek Burns, Erika Wade (i).
The vote was ayes: Leibold, Park, Wayson, Sittig, Smith; nays – none. Appointments confirmed.
Iowa State Recreational Trails (SRT) Program Grant
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-70, A Resolution supporting the City of North Liberty application to the Iowa State Recreational Trails (SRT) Program. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Leibold, Park, Wayson, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
FY 2025 Salaries and Wages
Leibold moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-71, A Resolution authorizing salaries and hourly wages for City employees for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Smith, Sittig, Park, Leibold; nays – none. Motion carried.
FY 2024 Transfers
Wayson moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-72, A Resolution approving additional transfers for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Leibold, Park, Wayson, Sittig; nays -none. Motion carried.
Solomon’s Landing Part Two
Park moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-73, A Resolution releasing Surety and accepting improvements for Solomon’s Landing Part Two in North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Sittig, Wayson, Leibold, Park; nays – none. Motion carried.
Solomon’s Landing Part Three
Park moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2024-74, A Resolution approving the Final Plat for Solomons Landing Part Three in North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Wayson, Park, Sittig, Leibold; nays – none. Motion carried.
Buck Moon Villas, LLC
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2024-04, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for Certain Property located in North Liberty, Iowa from RS-6 Single-Unit Residential District to RM-12 Multi-Unit Residence District. The vote was: ayes – Sittig, Leibold, Wayson, Smith, Park; nays – none. Motion carried.
Primestone Residential Rezoning
Sittig moved, Park seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2024-05, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map District Designation for Certain Property located in North Liberty, Iowa from ID Interim Development District to C-2 Highway Commercial District on approximately 7.65 acres, to RM-12 Multi-Unit Residence District on 17.01 acres, to RM-8 Multi-Unit Residence District on approximately 9.18 acres, and to RS-6 Single-Unit Residence District on approximately 9.9 acres. The vote was: ayes – Smith, Sittig, Park, Leibold; nays – Wayson. Motion carried.
Old Business
Councilor Sittig asked about the plan for maintenance and upgrades at the Recreation Center and Pool. Heiar discussed the issues with Council.
New Business
Councilor Wayson reported that fireworks will be in Penn Meadows Park on July 3 and Ranshaw Friday Concert Series has started. Councilor Smith is attending the 100+ Men/Women event at Field Day.
Adjournment
Sittig moved; Park seconded to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
