City Council on June 28, 2022
Agenda
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of the Agenda
- Consent Agenda
- City Council Minutes, Regular Session, June 14, 2022
- Claims
- Liquor License Application, Copper Boar Restaurant
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for J & A Tap
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for LD Express
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Liberty View Wine & Spirit
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for The Station II LLC
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Urban Fuel LLC
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Casey’s General Store #2788, 595 N. Kansas Avenue
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Casey’s General Store #2479, 625 W. Zeller Street
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for The Depot North Liberty LLC
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Fareway Stores, Inc. #993
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Smokin’ Joe’s Tobacco & Liquor Outlet #12
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Johncy’s Liquor Store
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Kum & Go #507
- FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Walgreens #11710
- North Dubuque Street Project, Pay Application Number 3, All American Concrete, Inc., $154,905.49
- Police Department Project, Change Order Number 11, Tricon General Construction, Inc., $10,061.73
- Aquatic Center Pool Heater Replacement Project, Change Order #3, Tricon General Construction, Inc., $25,283.10
- Ranshaw Way Phase 5 Project, Peterson Contractors Inc., Change Order Number 11, $44,780.24
- Ranshaw Way Phase 5 Project, Peterson Contractors, Inc., Pay Application Number 16, $293,337.31
- Centennial Park Loop Drive Improvements Project, All American Concrete, Pay Application Number 6, $26,292.83
- Centennial Park Loop Drive Improvements Project – Final Acceptance
- Public Comment
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Council Reports
- FY 23 Social Service Grant Funding Applications
- Presentations of agencies that have applied for funding
- Discussion and possible action on allocation of Social Service grant funds for FY 23
- Center for Worker Justice
- Resolution Number 2022-65, A Resolution approving the Social Services Funding Agreement between the City of North Liberty and the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa (CWJ)
- Watts Annexation
- Resolution Number 2022-58, A Resolution approving Annexation of Certain Property to the City of North Liberty, Iowa
- 2022A Bond Sale
- Public Hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement
- Resolution Number 2022-59, A Resolution authorizing and taking additional action on proposal to enter into General Obligation Loan Agreement
- FY 23 Salary Resolution
- Resolution Number 2022-60, A Resolution authorizing salaries and hourly wages for City employees for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022
- Tobacco Citations
- Resolution Number 2022-61, A Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 Civil Penalty from Liberty Doors, Inc.
- Resolution Number 2022-62, A Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 Civil Penalty from The Station, LLC
- Resolution Number 2022-63, A Resolution accepting use of Section 453A.22(3) Affirmative Defense to Tobacco Civil Penalty by Kum & Go, L.C.
- Heritage Drive Stormwater Project
- Resolution Number 2022-64, A Resolution approving the Services Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Shive-Hattery, Inc. for the Heritage Drainage Improvements Project
- Park Speed Limits
- Public Hearing regarding proposed amendment to speed limits in City parks
- First consideration on Ordinance Number 2022-13, An Ordinance amending the Traffic Speed Regulations for Parks, Cemeteries and Parking Lots
- Mobile Food Units Ordinance
- Second consideration 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 Preserve Rezoning
- Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2022-11, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by amending the use regulations on property located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RS-9 Single-Unit Residence District
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
City Council
June 28, 2022
Regular Session
Call to order
Mayor Chris Hoffman called the June 28, 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.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Grant Lientz, Kaila Rome, Missie Forbes, Tyson Wirth, Kaille Simmons, Sara Barth, Kristi Doser, LaTasha De Loach, Abbie Reuter, Sofia DeMartino, Lindsay Glynn, Lucy Barker, Ellen McCabe, Susan Brennan, Barbara Vinograde, Jim Kringlen, Merilee Ramsey, Stacia Rath, Adam Robinson, Mark Sertterh, Nicki Ross, Chelsey Markle, Genevieve Anglin, and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Harrington moved; Smith seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Consent Agenda
Bermel moved, Wayson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the City Council Minutes from the Regular Session on June 14, 2022; the attached list of claims, Liquor License Application for Copper Boar Restaurant; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for J & A Tap; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for LD Express; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Liberty View Wine & Spirit; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for The Station II LLC; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Urban Fuel LLC; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Casey’s General Store #2788, 595 N. Kansas Avenue; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Casey’s General Store #2479, 625 W. Zeller Street; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for The Depot North Liberty LLC; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Fareway Stores, Inc. #993; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Smokin’ Joe’s Tobacco & Liquor Outlet #12; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Johncy’s Liquor Store; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Kum & Go #507; FY 2023 Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor for Walgreens #11710; North Dubuque Street Project, Pay Application Number 3, All American Concrete, Inc., $154,905.49; Police Department Project, Change Order Number 11, Tricon General Construction, Inc., $10,061.73; Aquatic Center Pool Heater Replacement Project, Change Order #3, Tricon General Construction, Inc., $25,283.10; Ranshaw Way Phase 5 Project, Peterson Contractors Inc., Change Order Number 11, $44,780.24; Ranshaw Way Phase 5 Project, Peterson Contractors, Inc., Pay Application Number 16, $293,337.31; Centennial Park Loop Drive Improvements Project, All American Concrete, Pay Application Number 6, $26,292.83; Centennial Park Loop Drive Improvements Project – Final Acceptance. The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
City Administrator Report
City Administrator Heiar reported that the preconstruction meeting for the Community Center Roof Project was held. The contractor will be starting August 1. The roof should be completed by the end of September. No closures will be required. The 2022A Bond Sale Preliminary Official Statement was sent to Council for review. Heiar explained the ask of Council. He reported on the volunteer shortage at Blues & BBQ on July 9 for evening shifts.
Mayor Report
Mayor Hoffman reported that he Heiar and Bermel met with Representative Marianette Miller-Meeks this week to discuss immigration issues.
Council Reports
Councilor Wayson expressed appreciation for the Fire Department and Police Department arriving quickly to an accident. He assured the community that the response capability is there.
FY 23 Social Service Grant Funding Applications
The North Liberty Community Pantry’s representative Kaila Rome presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Rome. $20,000 was recommended for the organization.
4 C’s Community Coordinated Child Care representative Missie Forbes presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Forbes.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County’s representative Tyson Wirth presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Wirth.
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa’s representative Kaille Simmons presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Simmons.
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank’s representative Sara Barth presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Barth.
Corridor Community Action Network did not have a representative present. Council discussed the application.
Domestic Violence Intervention Program’s representative Kristie Doser presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Doser.
Friends of the Center’s representative LaTasha DeLoach presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with DeLoach.
Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa’s representative Abbie Reuter (present by phone) presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Reuter.
Meals on Wheels of Johnson County, Aging Services’ representatives Sofia DeMartino and Lindsay Glynn presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with DeMartino and Glynn.
Houses into Homes’ representatives Lucy Barker presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Barker
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County’s representative Ellen McCabe presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with McCabe.
The Foundation for the Iowa City Community School District’s representative Susan Brennan presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Brennan.
The Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic’s representative Barbara Vinograde presented information on their application via phone. Council discussed the application with Vinograde.
Iowa Legal Aid’s representative Jim Kringlen presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Kringlen.
Iowa City Sober Living’s representative Merrilee Ramsey presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Ramsey.
Iowa Matrix’s representative Stacia Rath presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Rath.
Rape Victim Advocacy’s representative Adam Robinson presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Robinson.
Shelter House’s representative Mark Sertterh presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Sertterh.
Table to Table’s representative Nicki Ross presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Ross.
The Arc of Southeast Iowa’s representative Chelsey Markle presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Markle.
United Action for Youth’s representative Genevieve Anglin presented information on their application. Council discussed the application with Anglin.
The following consensus was reached. This will be on the next agenda along with a separate consideration of the North Liberty Community Pantry’s award.
| Organization | Amount
|
| 4 C’s Community Coordinated Child Care | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County | 8,000 |
| Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa | – |
| CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank | 11,800 |
| Corridor Community Action Network | 2,000 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Program | 7,000 |
| Friends of the Center | 7,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa | 3,200 |
| Meals on Wheels of Johnson County, Aging Services | 10,000 |
| Houses into Homes | 8,000 |
| Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County | 20,000 |
| Foundation for the Iowa City Community School District | 5,000 |
| Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic | 5,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | 5,000 |
| Iowa City Sober Living | – |
| Iowa Matrix | 2,000 |
| Rape Victim Advocacy Program | 3,500 |
| Shelter House | 10,000 |
| Table to Table | 7,000 |
| The Arc of Southeast Iowa | 2,000 |
| United Action for Youth | 8,500 |
| Total | 130,000 |
Center for Worker Justice
Sittig moved, Harrington seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-65, A Resolution approving the Social Services Funding Agreement between the City of North Liberty and the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa (CWJ). After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wayson, Sittig, Bermel, Smith, Harrington; nays – none. Motion carried.
Watts Annexation
Bermel moved, Harrington seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-58, A Resolution approving Annexation of Certain Property to the City of North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Bermel, Sittig, Harrington, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
2022A Bond Sale
Mayor Hoffman opened the Public Hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement at 9:08 p.m. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Harrington moved, Smith seconded Resolution Number 2022-59, A Resolution authorizing and taking additional action on proposal to enter into General Obligation Loan Agreement. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Smith, Harrington, Sittig, Bermel, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
FY 23 Salary Resolution
Sittig moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-60, A Resolution authorizing salaries and hourly wages for City employees for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Smith, Sittig, Harrington, Bermel; nays – none. Motion carried.
Tobacco Citations
Bermel moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-61, A Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 Civil Penalty from Liberty Doors, Inc. Lientz presented information on the tobacco citations. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Harrington, Bermel, Wayson, Smith, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
Wayson moved, Sittig seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-62, A Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 Civil Penalty from The Station, LLC. The vote was: ayes- Harrington, Smith, Sittig, Bermel, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
Smith moved, Bermel seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-63, A Resolution accepting use of Section 453A.22(3) Affirmative Defense to Tobacco Civil Penalty by Kum & Go, L.C. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Bermel, Sittig, Harrington, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Heritage Drive Stormwater Project
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 2022-64, A Resolution approving the Services Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Shive-Hattery, Inc. for the Heritage Drainage Improvements Project. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Smith, Bermel, Harrington, Sittig; nays – none. Motion carried.
Park Speed Limits
At 9:15 p.m., Mayor Hoffman opened the Public Hearing regarding proposed amendment to speed limits in City parks. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Smith moved, Sittig seconded to approve the first consideration on Ordinance Number 2022-13, An Ordinance amending the Traffic Speed Regulations for Parks, Cemeteries and Parking Lots. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Sittig, Bermel, Harrington, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Mobile Food Units Ordinance
Harrington moved, Wayson seconded to approve the second consideration 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 – Sittig, Smith, Harrington, Bermel, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried.
The Preserve Rezoning
Wayson moved, Bermel seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2022-11, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by amending the use regulations on property located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the RS-9 Single-Unit Residence District. The vote was: ayes – Harrington, Wayson, Sittig, Bermel, Smith; nays – none. Motion carried.
Old Business
No old business was presented.
New Business
No new business was presented.
Adjournment
Smith moved, Harrington seconded to adjourn at 9:18 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
By: __________________________
Chris Hoffman, Mayor
Attest: ________________________
Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
