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The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the library budget and operations. The board is scheduled to review the Meeting Room Policy and Public Participation Procedures.

• Review of Meeting Room Policy
• Review of Public Participation Procedures
• Library Director report on budget and operations

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Parks Building and Water Maintenance Additions project. Members will discuss the use of automated license plate readers and consider several preliminary site plans. The agenda also includes authorizations for water infrastructure funding and property acquisitions.

• Proposed $1,809,301 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
• Pay application for Forevergreen Road & Jasper Avenue Improvements: $758,916.75
• Pay application for Water Supply and Treatment Improvements: $403,806.15
• Preliminary site plans for I-380 Industrial Park, Forevergreen Estates, and Water Tower Place
• Public hearing on Parks Building and Water Maintenance Additions

The City Council authorized $1,809,301 in water revenue bonds and approved plans for parks and water maintenance additions. Several preliminary site plans for industrial and residential developments were approved. A motion to remove Flock automated license plate readers was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved $1,809,301 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Parks Building and Water Maintenance Additions plans and cost (5-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Lot 10, I-380 Industrial Park (5-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Forevergreen Estates, Part One (5-0)
• Approved amended preliminary site plan for Water Tower Place, Lot 11 (5-0)
• Approved fair market value for property acquisition for water projects (5-0)
• Tabled motion to remove Flock cameras to next meeting (4-1)
• Confirmed appointment of Ann Johnson to the Library Board (5-0)

Planning Commission

The North Liberty Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at 360 N. Main Street to review five preliminary site plans and two zoning map amendments, then forward recommendations to the City Council. Items include an outdoor self-storage facility at 375 North Madison Avenue, a medical office at 555 Country Lane, a townhouse development at Forevergreen Estates Lot 4, an industrial building at 340 Herky Street, and a Public Works Facility. The Commission will also consider rezoning 515 Carlyle Court from Public Use to Single-Unit Residence and the Golfview Manufactured Home Park from Residential Factory-Built to Residential Manufactured Home. Each item includes staff and applicant presentations, public comment, and a recommendation vote; the meeting also includes approval of the August 4, 2026 minutes and planning updates.

• Preliminary Site Plan: outdoor self-storage facility on 2.70 acres at 375 North Madison Avenue, requested by Expand, LLC Storage LLC
• Preliminary Site Plan: medical office on 1.21 acres at 555 Country Lane, requested by Teresa Grueter and Chad Grueter
• Preliminary Site Plan: townhouse development on 3.58 acres at Forevergreen Estates Lot 4, northwest corner of Harlen Street and Ruth Avenue, requested by Bowman Property, LLC
• Preliminary Site Plan: industrial building on 2.04 acres at 340 Herky Street, requested by TSS Investments, LLC
• Zoning Map Amendment: 515 Carlyle Court from P Public Use District to RS-4 Single-Unit Residence District on approximately .05 acres

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval to the City Council for four preliminary site plans and two zoning map amendments. The commission also approved the August 4, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of Preliminary Site Plan for 375 North Madison Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Site Plan for Forevergreen Estates Lot 4 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Site Plan for 340 Herky Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Site Plan for North Liberty Public Works Facility (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 515 Carlyle Court from P to RS-4 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Golfview Manufactured Home Park from R-FB to R-MH (7-0)
• Approved August 4, 2026, meeting minutes (all ayes)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Liberty Parks & Recreation Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at 360 N. Main Street. The agenda includes approving minutes from August 6, 2026, noting that no minutes exist from September 3, 2026 because there was no quorum, and receiving Parks and Recreation reports. Commissioners will discuss community survey input and ideas, and hear upcoming events including the Halloween Trail on Oct 8 & 9, Pumpkin Carving on Oct 14, and the Floating Pumpkin Patch on Oct 25. The next meeting is November 5, 2026 at 7pm.

• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2026
• No minutes from September 3, 2026 — no quorum
• Community survey input: discussion, ideas and sample
• Upcoming events: Halloween Trail Oct 8 & 9, Pumpkin Carving Oct 14, Floating Pumpkin Patch Oct 25
• Next meeting: November 5, 2026 at 7pm

The commission approved the minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting. Members discussed the creation of a public survey regarding the needs of the Parks and Recreation Departments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet on September 21, 2026, to discuss library operations and the budget. The agenda includes a review of the Collection Development Policy and a report from the Library Director.

• Collection Development Policy review
• Library Director report on budget and operations
• Approval of August minutes

The Library Board of Trustees met to review budget and operations reports. The board unanimously approved the Collection Development Policy as written.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Collection Development Policy (unanimous)

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will hold a regular session with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including claims, revenues, and several construction payments. The main items for discussion are a resolution approving an amended development agreement with Bowman Property, LLC for Forevergreen Estates, and the third consideration and adoption of a zoning ordinance amending dimensional standards, parking, landscaping, and temporary sign regulations.

• Resolution 2026-110: Amended Development Agreement with Bowman Property, LLC for Forevergreen Estates
• Ordinance 2026-15: Zoning amendments to Chapters 168, 169, and 173 (dimensional standards, parking, landscaping, signs)
• Community Center Parking Lot Project Change Order #2: $34,375.45 (All American Concrete)
• Community Center Parking Lot Project Pay Application #3: $123,064.63
• Centennial Park Phase 2 Pay Application #3: $47,885.99 (Conlon Construction)

The North Liberty City Council approved an amended development agreement with Bowman Property, LLC, and adopted a zoning ordinance amendment covering dimensional standards, parking, landscaping, accessory structures, and temporary signs. Both items passed unanimously. The meeting also included routine approvals of the consent agenda and various reports.

• Approved Resolution 2026-110, Amended Development Agreement with Bowman Property, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-15, amending Chapters 168, 169, and 173 of the City Code (5-0)
• Approved the agenda (all ayes)
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including change orders and pay applications (all ayes)

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution on a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement, and will vote on agreements with Shive-Hattery for the West Forevergreen Road Trail and Aquatic Center Renovations projects. The council will also take final votes on ordinances repealing the Joint Cemetery Board and regulating electric personal assistive devices and micromobility devices, plus a second consideration of zoning amendments. Consent agenda items include liquor licenses and a $731,308.84 pay application for the Forevergreen Road & Jasper Avenue Project.

• Public hearing and resolution on General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement
• Resolution approving Shive-Hattery agreement for West Forevergreen Road Trail Project
• Resolution approving Shive-Hattery agreement for Aquatic Center Renovations Project
• Third consideration of Ordinance 2026-13 repealing Joint Cemetery Board
• Third consideration of Ordinance 2026-14 on electric personal assistive devices and micromobility devices

The council approved Resolution 2026-108 taking additional action toward a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement, which the city administrator said would let the city take next steps toward future borrowing for the Cherry Street Firehouse project. The council also approved agreements with Shive-Hattery, Inc. for the West Forevergreen Road Trail Project and the Aquatic Center Renovations project, and adopted ordinances repealing the Joint Cemetery Board and regulating electric personal assistive and micromobility devices. A zoning ordinance amendment passed its second consideration. No old business was presented.

• Approved Resolution 2026-108 on additional action toward a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-109, agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc. for the West Forevergreen Road Trail Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-110, agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc. for the Aquatic Center Renovations project (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-13 on third consideration, repealing the Joint Cemetery Board (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-14 on third consideration, regulating electric personal assistive and micromobility devices (5-0)
• Approved second consideration of Ordinance 2026-15 amending zoning, parking, landscaping and temporary sign rules (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 25, 2026 minutes, licenses, and Forevergreen Road & Jasper Avenue project change order and pay application (all ayes)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Liberty Parks & Recreation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely routine: approving the August minutes, introducing a new team member, and receiving staff reports on parks and recreation. The main substantive item is a discussion of community survey input to generate new ideas, plus a list of upcoming events including the last day of the outdoor pool season.

• Approve minutes from August 6, 2026 meeting
• Introduction of new team member Josh Harrison
• Discussion of community survey input and creation ideas
• Sept 6: Last day for outdoor pool
• Sept 11: A Taylor Experience; Sept 13: Gin Blossoms; Sept 16: Johnson County Healthy Aging Fair

Planning Commission

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on a $3,166,300 sewer revenue loan, a zoning ordinance amendment, and an amended development agreement with Pratt Real Estate Management for Solomon's Landing. The council will also take final votes on two rezoning ordinances, and second consideration of ordinances on cemetery board repeal and micromobility devices. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports.

• Public hearing and resolution for $3,166,300 Sewer Revenue Loan (IFA Interim Loan)
• First consideration of Ordinance 2026-15 amending zoning dimensional standards, parking, landscaping, and temporary signs
• Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance 2026-11 rezoning from C-1-B to C-3 for LSTJ Holdings, LLC
• Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance 2026-12 amending PAD in RM-21 district for The Emory North Liberty III
• Resolution 2026-107 approving Amended Development Agreement with Pratt Real Estate Management for Solomon's Landing

The North Liberty City Council approved a $3,166,300 sewer revenue loan and disbursement agreement, adopted two rezoning ordinances, and approved the 2026-2028 strategic plan. All votes were unanimous. The council also advanced several ordinances on first or second consideration, including zoning amendments, a cemetery board repeal, and micromobility device rules.

• Approved $3,166,300 sewer revenue loan (5-0)
• Adopted rezoning to C-3 Higher Intensity Commercial for LSTJ Holdings (5-0)
• Adopted rezoning to amend PAD in RM-21 district for Emory North Liberty III (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2028 Strategic Plan (5-0)
• Approved amended development agreement with Pratt Real Estate Management (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Cherry Street Firehouse loan agreement (5-0)
• Advanced zoning ordinance amendments on first consideration (5-0)
• Advanced cemetery board repeal and micromobility ordinance on second consideration (5-0)

Library Board

Library Board

The North Liberty Library Board of Trustees is meeting to review the Internet & Technology Policy and the Meeting Room Policy, and to elect officers for President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board will also hear the Library Director's report on budget, operations, and staff, and consider new business.

• Review of Internet & Technology Policy
• Review of Meeting Room Policy
• Election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Library Director's report on budget and operations

The North Liberty Library Board approved the Internet & Technology Policy and Meeting Room Use Policy as written, and unanimously elected a slate of officers for fiscal year 2027. The board also approved the July minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Internet & Technology Policy and Meeting Room Use Policy as written (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Kramer as President, Brandy Greene as Vice President, Scott Clemons as Secretary for FY27 (unanimous)

Tree & Stormwater Advisory Board

The Tree & Stormwater Advisory Board is meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and to receive reports on tree and stormwater topics. Items include fall tree planting under a MidAmerican grant, summer maintenance, storm-damaged park trees, detention pond cleanup, and a Goose Lake outfall repair. The board will also approve minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting. No formal decisions are listed beyond the elections and minutes approval.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Fall tree planting under MidAmerican 2026 Trees Please Grant
• Storm damaged trees in city parks
• Detention pond clean-up and algae control by Parks Department
• Goose Lake outfall repair by Stormwater Division

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on repealing the joint cemetery board, regulating electric assistive and micromobility devices, and amending the urban renewal plan. They will also vote on preliminary site plans, final plats, and a sewer revenue borrowing agreement not to exceed $3,166,300, along with several routine consent agenda items.

• Ordinance 2026-13: Repeal Chapter 26, amend Chapter 15 on Joint Cemetery Board oversight
• Ordinance 2026-14: Amend Chapter 76 on Electric Personal Assistive Devices and Micromobility Devices
• Resolution 2026-96: Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for North Liberty Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution 2026-102: Set hearing for Sewer Revenue Loan up to $3,166,300
• Resolution 2026-97: Approve Preliminary Site Plan for Buck Moon Villas, Lots 48-51

The North Liberty City Council approved the preliminary site plan for Buck Moon Villas (Lots 48-51) via Resolution 2026-97, following a Planning Commission recommendation. The council also approved first consideration of ordinances to repeal the Joint Cemetery Board (Ordinance 2026-13) and to regulate electric personal assistive devices and micromobility devices (Ordinance 2026-14). Additionally, the council approved the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (Resolution 2026-96), final plats for Sunset Prairie Part One and Part Two (Resolutions 2026-100 and 2026-101), and set a public hearing for a sewer revenue loan not to exceed $3,166,300 (Resolution 2026-102).

• Approved Resolution 2026-97 for the Buck Moon Villas preliminary site plan (Lots 48-51).
• Approved first consideration of Ordinance 2026-13 to repeal the Joint Cemetery Board chapter.
• Approved first consideration of Ordinance 2026-14 to regulate electric personal assistive devices and micromobility devices.
• Approved Resolution 2026-96 for the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment.
• Approved Resolutions 2026-98 through 2026-101 for Sunset Prairie Part One and Part Two, including storm water agreements, escrow, and final plats.
• Approved Resolution 2026-102 to set a public hearing for a sewer revenue loan up to $3,166,300.
• Approved Resolution 2026-103 for the Shive-Hattery agreement for the Cedar Springs Lift Station Controls Upgrade.
• Approved second consideration of Ordinance 2026-11 (rezoning to C-3) and Ordinance 2026-12 (PAD amendment).

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will welcome two new board members, Sheila Geneser and Nathan Timmel, and appoint a chair and vice chair. The board will also approve minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting and receive reports on parks and recreation. Upcoming events include Buckets & Boards on August 9, a CR Kernels game on August 14, and a Street Dance on August 22.

• Appointment of new board members Sheila Geneser and Nathan Timmel
• Election of chair and vice chair positions
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2026 meeting
• Upcoming events: August 9 Buckets & Boards, August 14 CR Kernels game, August 22 Street Dance

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the June 4 minutes, welcomed two new members, and appointed Nick Arnold as Chair and Gwen Johnson as Vice Chair. Staff reported $38,000 in e-bike/e-scooter damage at Fox Run Park and the acquisition of a new 40-acre park for $3.6 million, with plans for public input on naming and amenities. No formal votes were taken on these reports; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved June 4, 2026 minutes (all ayes)
• Appointed Nick Arnold as Chair (no objections)
• Appointed Gwen Johnson as Vice Chair (no objections)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of four items to the City Council: a zoning map amendment at 435 Heritage Place, a preliminary subdivision plat for an 8.05-acre lot near South Dubuque Street, a preliminary site plan for a four-story multi-unit residence on West Cherry Street (subject to adding 14 parking spaces), and a future land use and zoning map amendment at 240-242 North Main Street. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 435 Heritage Place from RD-10 to RS-6 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary subdivision plat for 1 lot on 8.05 acres near South Dubuque Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary site plan for 4-story multi-unit residence on West Cherry Street, conditioned on adding 14 parking spaces (5-0)
• Recommended approval of future land use map amendment and rezoning at 240-242 North Main Street to Public Use District (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for three zoning map amendments and two development plans. One recommendation for a multi-unit residence was approved subject to the addition of 14 parking spaces. All recommendations were forwarded to the City Council.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 435 Heritage Place from RD-10 to RS-6 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Subdivision Plat for 1-lot subdivision on 8.05 acres (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Site Plan for four-story multi-unit residence on West Cherry Street, conditioned on adding 14 parking spaces (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Future Land Use Map and zoning amendment for 240-242 North Main Street to Public Use District (5-0)
• Approved July 1, 2025, meeting minutes (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary site plan for Buck Moon Villas and updates to the City's Urban Renewal Plan. The body will also review proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding dimensional and use standards. Recommendations on these items will be sent to the City Council.

• Preliminary Site Plan for Buck Moon Villas on 3.24 acres east of Wanda Drive
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 168 (dimensional/use standards), Chapter 169 (parking/landscaping), and Chapter 173 (temporary signs)
• Request to update the City’s Urban Renewal Plan

The Planning Commission voted to recommend the approval of the Buck Moon Villas Preliminary Site Plan, a Zoning Ordinance amendment, and an Urban Renewal Plan update. All three items will now be forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of Buck Moon Villas Preliminary Site Plan
• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance amendment
• Recommended approval of Urban Renewal Plan update
• Approved July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (all ayes)

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances rezoning properties for LSTJ Holdings (to C-3) and The Emory North Liberty III (to amend PAD in RM-21). They will also conduct a public hearing and advance a traffic regulations ordinance amending Chapter 62.01, along with several resolutions for agreements, plats, and contracts. The Mickelson 3rd rezoning and preliminary plat are up for final adoption.

• Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 2026-07 amending traffic regulations (Chapter 62.01)
• First consideration of Ordinance 2026-11 rezoning LSTJ Holdings property from C-1-B to C-3 Higher Intensity Commercial
• First consideration of Ordinance 2026-12 amending Planned Area Development for Emory North Liberty III in RM-22 district
• Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance 2026-10 rezoning Mickelson 3rd property (RS-6 to RD-10, ID to RS-7) and approval of preliminary plat
• Resolution 2026-91 selecting Miron Construction as Construction Manager At-Risk on a guaranteed maximum price contract

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-07 regarding motor vehicles and the law of the road. Council also approved several zoning changes, plat approvals, and professional service agreements for city infrastructure projects.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-07 amending Traffic Regulations (4-0)
• Approved first consideration of LSTJ Holdings, LLC rezoning to C-3 Higher-Intensity Commercial (4-0)
• Approved first consideration of The Emory North Liberty III, LC rezoning for PAD amendment (4-0)
• Approved 28E Agreement with Penn Township for cemetery maintenance (4-0)
• Approved Final Plats for Penn Street Addition - Part One and Greenbelt Trail, Part Six (4-0)
• Approved FY 2027 Social Service Funding Agreements (4-0)
• Selected Miron Construction as Construction Manager-at Risk (4-0)
• Approved amended Resolution 2026-85 for Parking Control Devices, excluding Ash Court (3-1)

Library Board

The North Liberty Library Board will approve the June meeting minutes and hear the Library Director’s report covering the budget, operations, and staff matters. The board will also review several policy documents, including the Personnel Policy Statement, Program Policy, and the Board of Trustees By‑laws. Any new business will be considered before adjournment.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Library Director Report – Budget
• Library Director Report – Operations
• Policy Review – Personnel Policy Statement
• Policy Review – Program Policy

The North Liberty Library Board of Trustees approved the Personnel Policy Statement and the Program Policy Statement as written, both unanimously. The board also reviewed the Library Board By-laws, heard a staff report on teen programming, and agreed to send a thank-you note to teen dialogue participants.

• Approved Personnel Policy Statement as written (unanimous)
• Approved Program Policy Statement as written (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to send thank-you note to teen dialogue participants

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a Water Revenue Loan and consider the final adoption of ordinances to increase water and sewer utility rates. The body will also review several subdivision agreements and a preliminary site plan for Creekside South II.

• Ordinances 2026-08 and 2026-09 to increase water and sanitary sewer utility rates
• Centennial Park Phase 2 payment to Conlon Construction Co. for $184,248.59
• Forevergreen Road & Jasper Avenue Roundabout payment to CJ Moyna & Sons, Inc. for $308,866.78
• Preliminary Site Plan approval for Creekside South II, Lots 1-4
• Rezoning of Mickelson 3rd property from RS-6 and ID to RD-10 and RS-7

The council adopted a new water rate ordinance and a new sewer rate ordinance, each passing unanimously. It also approved several development and storm‑water agreements, a parking control resolution, and set a public hearing date for the urban renewal plan amendment. All motions were approved with no dissenting votes.

• Approved Water Utility Rate Increase ordinance (5 ayes)
• Approved Sewer Utility Rate Increase ordinance (5 ayes)
• Approved Creekside South II Preliminary Site Plan (5 ayes)
• Approved Official Public Posting Location resolution (5 ayes)
• Approved Sanctuary at North Bend Developer and Stormwater Agreements (5 ayes)
• Approved Urban Central District Part Two Stormwater Agreement (5 ayes)
• Approved Urban Central District Part Two Surety Agreement (5 ayes)
• Approved Urban Central District Part Two Final Plat (5 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, then hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on two zoning map amendments and one preliminary site plan. The Quail Creek property (2.67 acres) would be rezoned from C-1-B General Commercial to C-3 Higher-Intensity Commercial. The Emory Phase III (5.93 acres) would amend its Planned Area Development within the RM-21 district. The Creekside South II site plan (6.32 acres) is proposed for the northeast corner of West Forevergreen Road and Bernardy Drive.

• Preliminary Site Plan: Creekside South II – 6.32 acres at NE corner of W. Forevergreen Rd. and Bernardy Dr., requested by HC Investment Properties, LLC
• Zoning Map Amendment: Quail Creek – 2.67 acres west of S. Highway 965/Ranshaw Way, from C-1-B to C-3 Higher-Intensity Commercial, requested by Kit Baloun
• Zoning Map Amendment: The Emory Phase III – 5.93 acres west of N. Jones Blvd. north of Hayes Lane, amend PAD within RM-21 district, requested by Emory North Liberty III, LLC

The North Liberty Planning Commission reviewed three land-use requests and voted to forward each to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. Staff and applicants discussed traffic, road extensions, density, and rental demand during the session. These recommendations require final action by the City Council before any zoning changes or construction proceed.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Elected Josey Bathke as Chair and appointed Dave Willer as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Forwarded Creekside South II preliminary site plan to City Council with approval recommendation (6-0)
• Forwarded Quail Creek rezoning from C-1-B to C-3 commercial district to City Council with approval recommendation (6-0)
• Forwarded The Emory Phase III PAD amendment to City Council with approval recommendation (6-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously

Parks & Recreation Commission

City Council

The City Council is holding a special session to discuss and possibly take action on a liquor license application for Copper Boar. The agenda includes only this item along with procedural motions. The meeting is virtual and will be recorded.

• Discussion and possible action regarding Copper Boar Liquor License Application

The North Liberty City Council approved a liquor license application for Copper Boar during a brief special session. The vote was 4-0 with one absent. The agenda was also approved unanimously. No other business was conducted.

• Approved Copper Boar liquor license application (4-0)

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone the Mickelson 3rd property from RS-6 to RD-10 and ID to RS-7, along with a future land use map amendment. They will also vote on second readings of ordinances to increase water and sewer rates, adopt a $2 million water revenue borrowing plan, approve the FY 2027 salary resolution, and act on a final plat for Cherry Street Commercial Subdivision. Consent items include a $46,774 change order for the Forevergreen Road roundabout project and a $131,332.37 pay application. A closed session is scheduled for litigation strategy.

• Public hearing and rezoning of Mickelson 3rd (RS-6 to RD-10; ID to RS-7) with comprehensive plan map amendment
• Second consideration of water rate increase (Ordinance 2026-08) and sewer rate increase (Ordinance 2026-09)
• Resolution to borrow up to $2,000,000 for water revenue with a public hearing date
• FY 2027 salary resolution for city employees
• Forevergreen Road roundabout change order: $46,774.00 and pay application: $131,332.37

The City Council approved a $2 million water revenue borrowing plan, increased water and sewer rates, and rezoned property for the Mickelson 3rd development. The meeting also included the approval of a 2027 salary resolution and the final plat for the Cherry Street Commercial Subdivision.

• Approved Resolution 2026-73 to set date for public hearing on $2M water revenue loan
• Approved Ordinance 2026-08 increasing water rates
• Approved Ordinance 2026-09 increasing sewer rates
• Approved Resolution 2026-70 amending Future Land Use Map for Mickelson 3rd
• Approved Ordinance 2026-10 rezoning Mickelson 3rd property to RD-10
• Approved Resolution 2026-71 final plat for Cherry Street Commercial Subdivision
• Approved Resolution 2026-72 authorizing 2027 employee salaries
• Entered closed session to discuss pending litigation with counsel

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially amend the Internet & Technology Policy. The board will also hear the Library Director's report covering budget, operations, and staff updates. Approval of the April meeting minutes and a staff introduction are on the agenda. No contract or financial decisions are listed.

• Review of Internet & Technology Policy
• Library Director report on budget and operations
• Staff reports and introduction
• Approval of April meeting minutes

The Library Board approved the Internet & Technology Policy as written. The board also approved the April meeting minutes. No new business was introduced.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Internet & Technology Policy (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for July 20, 2026

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on proposed water and sewer rate increases and consider first readings of ordinances to implement them. They will also vote on a bond sale for general obligation corporate purpose bonds, approve several development site plans and plats, and award a contract for water supply improvements. Additionally, the agenda includes consent items for liquor and tobacco license renewals and proclamations for Juneteenth and Pride Month.

• 2026A Bond Sale for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds
• Public hearing and first reading of water utility rate increase ordinance
• Public hearing and first reading of sewer utility rate increase ordinance
• Approval of preliminary site plans for 2740 Stoner Court (I380 Industrial Park Lot 15), Cherry Street Commercial Subdivision, and Urban Lofts
• Award of contract for Water Supply and Treatment Improvements Division 1 (ASR Well No. 7 Conversion)

The council authorized a General Obligation bond issuance, providing an extra $365,000 for approved projects. It also adopted ordinances to raise water and sewer rates. Several development site plans and a water‑project contract were approved.

• Approved Resolution 2026-61 bond sale, adding $365,000 (ayes: Leibold, Wayson, Fortney, Smith)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-08 water utility rate increase (ayes: Fortney, Wayson, Leibold, Smith)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-09 sewer utility rate increase (ayes: Smith, Fortney, Wayson, Leibold)
• Approved Resolution 2026-64 I380 Industrial Park Lot 15 site plan (ayes: Wayson, Leibold, Fortney, Smith)
• Approved Resolution 2026-65 Cherry Street Commercial Subdivision plat (ayes: Smith, Wayson, Leibold, Fortney)
• Approved Resolution 2026-66 Urban Lofts preliminary site plan (ayes: Leibold, Smith, Wayson; nays: Fortney)
• Approved Resolution 2026-67 contract award for ASR Well No. 7 conversion (ayes: Wayson, Smith, Leibold, Fortney)
• Approved Resolution 2026-69 Eide Bailly master services agreement for tax consulting (ayes: Wayson, Leibold, Smith, Fortney)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including approval of minutes from May 7 and reports from parks and recreation staff. Two board openings remain, and the commission will note a busy summer event schedule starting June 5 with the outdoor pool opening and Ranshaw Concerts.

• Two board openings remain; contact City Hall if interested
• Outdoor Pool opening tentative June 5
• Summer Lunch & Fun and Summer Camp both start June 8
• Blues & BBQ event scheduled for July 11
• Cardboard Boat Regatta on June 25

The commission approved the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. It announced that the July 2, 2026 meeting will not be held due to quorum concerns. The board then adjourned the session at 7:41 p.m. with all members voting to adjourn.

• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 2, 2026 meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 p.m. (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several development requests including preliminary site plans and a subdivision plat. The commission will also review a request for land use and zoning map amendments regarding a 22.44-acre property.

• Preliminary Site Plan for 5.19 acres at the south terminus of Stoner Court
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for a 2-lot subdivision on .94 acres north of West Cherry Street
• Preliminary Site Plan for 10.18 acres south of West Cherry Street and north of West Zeller Street
• Land use and zoning amendments for a 22.44-acre subdivision at Suttner Drive, Chipman Lane, and Mayor Street

The Planning Commission approved four development proposals, including site plans for multi-family housing and a large subdivision, forwarding them to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. The meeting also approved previous minutes and adjourned.

• Approved Ruth Boyer and Douglas Rozendaal's preliminary site plan (4-0)
• Approved CCT Holdings and Meadowlark Investments' preliminary subdivision plat (4-0)
• Approved UCD Holdings' preliminary site plan for 354 multi-family units (4-0)
• Approved MLDC, Inc.'s land use and zoning amendments with a 46-lot subdivision (4-0)
• Approved minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m. (4-0)