City Council on May 28, 2019
Agenda
Regular Session
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
1 Quail Creek Circle
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of the Agenda
- Consent Agenda
- City Council Minutes, Regular Session, May 14, 2019
- Claims
- April Revenues
- April Treasurer’s Report
- Johncy’s Liquor Store – Special Event, June 1, 2019
- Sushiya Liquor License Renewal
- Casey’s Store #2479 Liquor License Renewal with ownership change
- Smokin’ Joe’s Liquor License Renewal
- Kum N Go Liquor License Renewal
- Kansas Avenue RISE Improvements, Change Order Number 6, Streb Construction, $34,150.60
- Public Comment
- City Planner Report
- City Engineer Report
- City Attorney Report
- City Administrator Report
- Mayor Report
- Council Vacancy
- Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to Council vacancy
- Swearing in of newly appointed Councilor
- 2019 Trail Network Improvements Project
- Resolution Number 2019-61, A Resolution accepting the bid and authorizing execution of the contract for the 2019 Trail Network Improvements Project, North Liberty, Iowa
- Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Resolution Number 2019-62, A Resolution of the City Council adopting the finalized Johnson County, Iowa Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan (CHMP); providing an effective date and for other purposes
- FY 19 Budget Amendment
- Public Hearing regarding the proposed second FY 19 Budget Amendment
- Resolution Number 2019-63, A Resolution amending the Current Budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019 (as amended last on 9/11/18)
- Well 5 Casing Project
- Public hearing regarding plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the Well 5 Casing Project
- Resolution Number 2019-64, A Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the Well 5 Casing Project
- Zoning Code Amendment
- Second consideration of Ordinance Number 2019-07, An Ordinance adding various sections of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances
- Building Code Ordinance
- Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Building Code
- First consideration of Ordinance Number 2019-08, An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Liberty, Iowa, adopting the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Residence Code, as revised
- Fire Code Ordinance
- Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Fire Code
- First consideration of Ordinance Number 2019-09, An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Liberty, Iowa adopting the 2018 International Fire Code, as revised
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Minutes
Call to order
Mayor Terry Donahue called the May 28, 2019 Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to
order. Councilors present: RaQuishia Harrington, Chris Hoffman, Sarah Madsen and Annie Pollock.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Grant Lientz, Tracey Mulcahey, Kevin Trom, Joel Miller, Tom Palmer,
Chief Brian Platz, Assistant Chief Bryan Hardin, Josh Schamberger, Monica Nieves, Cindy Wade,
Candy Evans, Don Lund, Brent Smith, Josey Bathke, Brian Wayson, David Maffo, Bob Dunkin,
Abdouramane Bila, and Matt Zacek and other interested parties.
Approval of the Agenda
Pollock moved, Madsen seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
Consent Agenda
Council discussed the Consent Agenda. Hoffman moved, Madsen seconded to approve the Consent
Agenda including the City Council Minutes from the Regular Session on May 14, 2019; the attached
list of Claims; April Revenues; April Treasurer’s Report; Johncy’s Liquor Store – Special Event, June
1, 2019; Sushiya Liquor License Renewal; Casey’s Store #2479 Liquor License Renewal with
ownership change; Smokin’ Joe’s Liquor License Renewal; Kum N Go Liquor License Renewal; and
the Kansas Avenue RISE Improvements, Change Order Number 6, Streb Construction, $34,150.60.
The vote was all ayes. Consent Agenda approved.
Public Comment
Josh Schamberger & Monica Nieves from ICCVB thanked the City for their help with Run CRANDIC.
Nieves thanked specific City staff and presented 2019 Run Crandic finisher medals for the Police
Department and the City, generally. The half marathon public safety trophy will reside with North
Liberty this year as Officer Travis Clubb finished first.
Cindy Wade, 102 Golfview, reported on the town hall meeting with Havenpark. She expressed
concerns about things said about the city particular to rezoning of the mobile home park property.
Candy Evans, from Golfview, spoke regarding the townhall meeting with Havenpark including the
lease is not Iowa compliant.
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Hazard Mitigation Plan
Madsen moved, Smith seconded to approve Resolution Number 2019-62, A Resolution of the City
Council adopting the finalized Johnson County, Iowa Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan (CHMP);
providing an effective date and for other purposes. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Madsen,
Harrington, Pollock, Smith, Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.
FY 19 Budget Amendment
At 8:04 p.m., Mayor Donahue opened the Public Hearing regarding the proposed second FY 19
Budget Amendment. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Hoffman moved, Harrington seconded to approve Resolution Number 2019-63, A Resolution
amending the Current Budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019 (as amended last on
9/11/18). After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Madsen, Hoffman, Smith, Pollock, Harrington; nays
– none. Motion carried.
Well 5 Casing Project
At 8:06 p.m., Mayor Donahue opened the public hearing regarding plans, specifications, and
estimate of cost for the Well 5 Casing Project. Heiar presented information on the project. No oral
or written comments other than that information was received. The public hearing was closed.
Madsen moved, Pollock seconded to approve Resolution Number 2019-64, A Resolution finally
approving and confirming plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the Well 5 Casing Project.
The vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Madsen, Harrington, Smith, Pollock; nays – none. Motion carried.
Zoning Code Amendment
Hoffman moved, Madsen seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number
2019-07, An Ordinance adding various sections of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances. After
discussion, the vote was: ayes – Pollock, Harrington, Hoffman, Madsen, Smith; nays – none. Motion
carried.
Building Code Ordinance
Tom Palmer presented information on the updated building code. At 8:14 p.m., Mayor Donahue
opened the Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Building Code. Josey Bathke
spoke regarding the Board of Appeals reviewed the code. No oral or written comments were
received. The public hearing was closed.
Harrington moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number
2019-08, An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Liberty, Iowa,
adopting the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Residence Code, as revised.
The vote was: ayes – Smith, Hoffman, Madsen, Harrington, Pollock; nays – none. Motion carried.
Fire Code Ordinance
Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Hardin presented information on the amendments. At 8:17 p.m., Mayor
Donahue opened the Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Fire Code. No oral or
written comments were received. The public hearing was closed.
Smith moved, Pollock seconded to approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 2019-09,
An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Liberty, Iowa adopting the
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2018 International Fire Code, as revised. The vote was: ayes – Madsen, Pollock, Smith, Harrington,
Hoffman; nays – none. Motion carried.
Old Business
Councilor Pollock thanked the Optimists for all that they do for the community.
New Business
Councilor Hoffman reported that the Iowa Arena is in construction mode. ICCVB has attracted
group events to use the arena. Check out Xtreme Arena.com to watch construction progress.
Councilor Pollock reminded that CLP applications are due June 14. Councilor Madsen reported on
the 2018 Water Quality Report.
Adjournment
At 8:20 p.m., Mayor Donahue adjourned the meeting
