North Liberty public meetings in 2025

City Council

The city council will hold a special session to consider Resolution 2025-145, which approves a subordination agreement and amendment to a forgivable loan agreement with UCD Holdings LLC. Public comment will be taken before the vote.

• Resolution 2025-145 approving a Subordination Agreement and Amendment to Forgivable Loan Agreement with UCD Holdings LLC

Library Board

The North Liberty Library Board of Trustees will meet to review policies regarding library access for sex offenders against minors and general service policies. The board will also receive reports on the library budget and operations.

• Policy review: Library Access for Sex Offenders Against Minors
• Policy review: Service Policy
• Proposed change of January meeting date to January 26

City Council

The council will swear in newly elected and re-elected officials and then discuss and vote on multiple items. Notable actions include third consideration of a zoning map amendment for Urban Central District East, adoption of the FY26 budget amendment, and setting FY27 budget guidance. The agenda also includes preliminary plats, a street improvement project contract, and approval of special speed zone and floodplain ordinances.

• Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance 2025-22 rezoning property from I-1 Light Industrial to CU C-3 Central Urban High Intensity Commercial and P Public districts
• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2025-136 amending the FY26 budget
• Discussion on FY27 budget guidance
• Resolution 2025-139 approving an agreement with Shive-Hattery for North Stewart Street Improvements Project
• Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance 2025-24 creating Chapter 160 Floodplain Management

The North Liberty City Council approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2026 and adopted several ordinances and resolutions affecting zoning, infrastructure, and development projects. Actions included a floodplain management ordinance, a special speed‑zone ordinance, and approvals for the North Stewart Street improvements, DERS 380 easement, Greenbelt Trail escrow release, and preliminary plats for new subdivisions. All motions passed with unanimous ayes or listed ayes and no nays.

• Approved FY 2026 Budget Amendment (Resolution 2025-136) – ayes: Leibold, Smith, Park, Wayson, Sittig
• Approved Floodplain Management Ordinance (Ordinance 2025-24) – ayes: Wayson, Park, Sittig, Leibold, Smith
• Approved Special Speed Zone Ordinance (Ordinance 2025-23) – ayes: Leibold, Sittig, Park, Smith, Wayson
• Approved North Stewart Street Improvements Agreement (Resolution 2025-139) – ayes: Sittig, Leibold, Park, Wayson, Smith
• Approved DERS 380 Moyna North Temporary Easement (Resolution 2025-138) – ayes: Park, Smith, Leibold, Sittig, Wayson
• Approved Greenbelt Trail escrow release (Resolution 2025-142) – ayes: Wayson, Leibold, Sittig, Smith, Park
• Approved Urban Central District East Rezoning (Ordinance 2025-22) – ayes: Leibold, Smith, Park, Sittig, Wayson
• Approved Urban Central District Lofts Preliminary Plat (Resolution 2025-144) – ayes: Smith, Park, Wayson, Leibold; nays: Sittig

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve minutes from a previous meeting, receive reports on parks and recreation facilities, and discuss community input. The agenda lists upcoming holiday events including Breakfast with Santa and Santa's Workshop.

• Approval of November 6 meeting minutes
• Parks and Recreation/Pool reports
• Breakfast with Santa & Vendor Fair (Dec 6)
• Santa's Workshop (Dec 10-23)
• Next meeting scheduled for February 5, 2026

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the December 4 session.

• Approved November 6 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two preliminary subdivision plats and one preliminary site plan, all involving recommendations to the City Council. The largest plat is for 10.18 acres south of West Cherry Street. A 6-acre plat on Remley Street and a 3.22-acre site plan on South Dubuque Street are also on the agenda.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plat: MLDC, Inc. on ~6 acres south side of Remley Street (as extended westerly from its western terminus)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat: UCD Holdings, LLC on ~10.18 acres south of West Cherry Street, north of West Zeller Street, west of CRANDIC Railroad
• Preliminary Site Plan: Watts Group Development, Inc on 3.22 acres on proposed Lot 61 of Sunset Prairie Subdivision, east side of South Dubuque Street .37 miles south of Juniper Street

The Planning Commission accepted the staff‑recommended findings for three preliminary subdivision plat applications—MLDC, Inc. (≈6 acres), UCD Holdings, LLC (≈10.18 acres), and Watts Group Development, Inc. (≈3.22 acres)—and voted to forward each to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. All three motions passed unanimously with every member voting aye and no nays. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Accepted MLDC, Inc. preliminary subdivision plat findings and forwarded to City Council with recommendation for approval (ayes – Yotty, A’Hearn, Schmerbach, Mickelson, Geneser, Bathke, Willer; nays – none)
• Accepted UCD Holdings, LLC preliminary subdivision plat findings and forwarded to City Council with recommendation for approval (ayes – Mickelson, Yotty, Bathke, A’Hearn, Geneser, Willer, Schmerbach; nays – none)
• Accepted Watts Group Development, Inc. preliminary site plan findings and forwarded to City Council with recommendation for approval (ayes – A’Hearn, Willer, Schmerbach, Mickelson, Bathke, Geneser, Yotty; nays – none)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2025 meeting (ayes – all members; nays – none)

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for a $1,144,500 Water Revenue Loan for planning and design. They will also vote on a Master Development Agreement for the Sunset Prairie development, accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report, and give second or third consideration to several zoning and ordinance changes, including a floodplain management ordinance.

• Presentation and acceptance of the FY 2025 Audit Report from BerganKDV
• Public hearing and resolution for a $1,144,500 Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note
• Resolution approving the Master Development Agreement for Sunset Prairie
• Third consideration of rezoning Mickelson 4th property from RS-6 to RD-10 and RD-10 to RS-6
• Second consideration of ordinance creating Chapter 160 Floodplain Management

The council approved a $1,144,500 Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement. It also adopted the Sunset Prairie Master Development Agreement, a public utility easement, and several zoning and code ordinances. Additionally, funds were allocated for FY 27 urban renewal projects.

• Approved $1,144,500 water revenue loan (5-0)
• Approved Sunset Prairie Master Development Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Underground Public Utility Easement for Outlot A (5-0)
• Approved FY 27 Urban Renewal fund appropriation (5-0)
• Approved Mickelson 4th Rezoning ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Urban Central District East rezoning ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Special Speed Zone ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved Floodplain Management ordinance (5-0)

Library Board

The North Liberty Library Board will discuss the library’s budget, operations, and staff reports. It will also review the library conduct policy and the art display policy. Public comment and approval of the October meeting minutes are included.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Library Director Report – budget and operations
• Review of library conduct policy
• Review of art display policy
• Public comment

The Board approved the minutes from the October meeting. The Library Conduct Policy was reviewed and approved. The Art Display Policy was reviewed, amended, and approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Approved Library Conduct Policy
• Approved amended Art Display Policy

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to consider approval of a final plat for the Forevergreen Estates Part 2 subdivision. The agenda contains only this item and standard procedural actions.

• Resolution 2025-129: approving the Final Plat for Forevergreen Estates Part Two subdivision

The North Liberty City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-129, which adopts the final plat for Forevergreen Estates Part Two. The agenda was also approved by unanimous consent, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 a.m.

• Approved Resolution 2025-129 final plat for Forevergreen Estates Part Two (ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Leibold, Park; nays – none; absent – Smith)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a land use map amendment for the Urban Central District, updates to the Special Speed Zone Ordinance, and the creation of a Floodplain Management chapter. The body will also consider a water revenue loan and various subdivision approvals.

• Proposed rezoning of Urban Central District property from Commercial/Industrial Flex to Urban High Intensity
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-24 creating Chapter 160 for Floodplain Management
• Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement for a principal amount not to exceed $1,144,500
• Payment of $122,185.19 to Larson Construction Co., Inc. for Centennial Park Event Complex
• Payment of $29,338.93 to Metro Pavers, Inc. for North Liberty Road Trail Project

The North Liberty City Council approved a water revenue loan of up to $1,144,500. It also adopted a land‑use map amendment and a zoning map amendment that reclassify a commercial/industrial parcel to Urban High Intensity. Additional ordinances were approved for special speed zones, floodplain management, and a climate‑action technical services proposal. Several subdivision resolutions were also adopted.

• Approved $1,144,500 water revenue loan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑122 to amend the comprehensive plan land‑use map (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑22 to rezone from I‑1 Light Industrial to CU C‑3 Central Urban High Intensity (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑23 to amend the Special Speed Zone ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑24 to create Floodplain Management Chapter 160 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑123 for Liberty Commons subdivision final plat (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑124 for Forevergreen Estates Part 2 utility easement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑125 to release surety for Buck Moon Villas improvements (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the October 2 meeting. Commissioners will receive reports on parks and recreation/ pool operations. The board will review upcoming community events and note an old‑business item about a Hy‑Vee Center tour, which is still to be determined.

• Approve minutes from the October 2 meeting
• Parks Report
• Recreation/Pool Report
• Upcoming events: Candyland (Nov 7‑8), Kraken’s Circus (Nov 9), Thanksgiving facility closure (Nov 27‑28)
• Old business: Hy‑Vee Center tour – to be determined

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the October 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the November 6 meeting was also passed without opposition. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (no opposition)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning the Mickelson 4th property, including amending the Comprehensive Plan and changing zoning districts. They will also vote on a design agreement for the Cherry Street Fire House, consider terminating a transit agreement with Coralville, and give third consideration to an ordinance increasing elected official compensation. Consent agenda items include approvals of minutes, street finance report, change order and pay application for the North Liberty Road Trail Project, and financial reports.

• Public hearing and resolutions for Mickelson 4th rezoning: Comprehensive Plan amendment from Urban Low Intensity to Urban High Intensity, and zoning map amendment from RS-6 to RD-10 and vice versa
• Resolution approving design agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc. for the Cherry Street Fire House Project
• Resolution providing notice of termination of 28E agreement with Coralville for limited transit services
• Third consideration and adoption of ordinance increasing compensation for elected officials and modifying appointment/oversight procedures
• Consent agenda includes North Liberty Road Trail Project change order #3 ($10,733.11) and pay application #8 ($26,722.06) with Metro Pavers, Inc.

Library Board

The North Liberty Library Board will approve minutes from August and September, review public participation and meeting room policies, and receive a staff report on operations and budget.

• Approval of August and September minutes
• Review of Public Participation Procedures
• Review of Meeting Room Policy
• Library Director Report on budget and operations

The Board approved the minutes from the August and September meetings. The Board also approved the Library's Meeting Room Policy. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August meeting minutes
• Approved September meeting minutes
• Approved Meeting Room Policy

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular session with a consent agenda including multiple pay applications and project acceptances. The most significant item is the second consideration of an ordinance that would increase compensation for elected officials and modify procedures for appointment and oversight of certain internal positions. The council will also discuss a fixed route transit program and approve several subdivision plats and trail improvement agreements.

• Second consideration of Ordinance 2025-20 to increase elected official compensation and modify appointment procedures
• City Hall Project pay application #18 for $496,809.75 and project acceptance
• Centennial Events Center pay application #14 for $417,638.36
• Discussion on Fixed Route Transit Program
• Resolution approving services agreement with Shive-Hattery for 2026 Trail Improvements Project

The council approved the meeting agenda and a large consent agenda covering multiple project payments and liquor license renewals. They confirmed Rachel Schmerbach's appointment to the Planning Commission. Several trail‑related resolutions and plats were adopted, and an ordinance raising elected officials' compensation was passed.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (all ayes)
• Confirmed appointment of Rachel Schmerbach to Planning Commission (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-113 for Shive‑Hattery trail improvements (ayes – Sittig, Wayson, Leibold, Smith, Park; nays – none)
• Approved Resolution 2025-114 final plat for Greenbelt Trail Part Five (ayes – Park, Sittig, Leibold, Smith, Wayson; nays – none)
• Approved Resolution 2025-115 surety agreement for Greenbelt Trail Part 5 (ayes – Leibold, Wayson, Smith, Park, Sittig; nays – none)
• Approved Resolution 2025-116 final plat for Mickelson Second Addition (ayes – Wayson, Sittig, Leibold, Park, Smith; nays – none)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-20 increasing elected officials' compensation (ayes – Park, Sittig, Smith, Leibold, Wayson; nays – none)

Tree & Stormwater Advisory Board

The board will appoint a Chairperson, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members will review reports on tree maintenance and stormwater permit compliance.

• Appointment of board positions (Chairperson, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Report on spring tree planting at Penn Meadows Park
• Review of City programs for MS4 permit compliance
• Discussion of new fiscal year City sponsored storm water grant funding
• GIS mapping update

The board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. Members elected Kevin McGrane as chairperson, Abdouramane Bila as vice chair, and Dan Green as secretary. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Kevin McGrane as Chairperson (motion carried)
• Elected Abdouramane Bila as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Dan Green as Secretary (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The North Liberty Planning Commission will consider two zoning map amendments: one to rezone a residential property for two-unit housing and another to rezone a larger industrial property for high-intensity commercial use. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Zoning Map Amendment: MLDC, Inc. requests ULI to UMI and RS-6 to RD-10 on .49 acres north of Suttner Drive
• Zoning Map Amendment: UCD Holdings, LLC. requests FLX to UHI and I-1 to CU C-3 on 9.86 acres south of West Cherry Street
• Approval of Previous Minutes
• Public Comment on any topic not on the agenda
• Planning Updates

The commission accepted staff findings for MLDC Inc. and UCD Holdings, LLC and forwarded both the Future Land Use Map amendments and Zoning Map Amendments to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. The UCD recommendation included a condition limiting building height to 60 feet. All votes were unanimous (5‑0) with one commissioner absent. Procedural items such as the agenda and previous minutes were also approved.

• Accepted MLDC Inc. Future Land Use Map amendment (ULI→UMI) and rezoning (RS‑6↔RD‑10) and forwarded to City Council with recommendation for approval (vote 5‑0)
• Accepted UCD Holdings, LLC Future Land Use Map amendment (FLX→UHI) and rezoning (I‑1→CU‑C3, P Public) and forwarded to City Council with recommendation for approval, subject to 60‑ft height limit (vote 5‑0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous ayes)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with largely procedural items, including approval of minutes, appointment of board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary), and a discussion of a Hy-Vee Center tour. Upcoming community events like the Healthy Aging Fair and Halloween Trail are noted. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Board appointments for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Old Business: Discussion of Hy-Vee Center Tour
• Upcoming events: Healthy Aging Fair (Oct 8), Bark & Biscuit Pup Parade (Oct 10), Halloween Trail (Oct 10), Pumpkin Painting/Carving (Oct 15), Grave Rave (Oct 24), Floating Pumpkin Patch (Oct 26), City-wide Trick or Treat (Oct 31)
• Approval of minutes from Aug 7 meeting; no minutes from Sept 4 (no quorum)

The commission unanimously approved the September 4, 2025 minutes. Richard Grugin was elected Chairperson and Shannon Greene elected Vice Chairperson by unanimous consent. Donglin Chai was appointed Secretary. The meeting was then adjourned with no opposition.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Richard Grugin as Chairperson (unanimous consent)
• Elected Shannon Greene as Vice Chairperson (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Donglin Chai as Secretary (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (no opposition)

City Council

The City Council will consider and potentially adopt Ordinance 2025‑18 to change the zoning of 435 Heritage Place from a two‑unit residence district to a single‑unit residence district. The council will also discuss a Janitorial Services Contract for the Hy‑Vee Center, approve a water‑supply design task order, and hold a public hearing on proposed changes to elected‑official compensation and staff oversight.

• Ordinance 2025‑18: rezoning 435 Heritage Place from RD‑10 to RS‑6
• Ordinance 2025‑19: rezoning 240‑242 North Main Street to P Public Use District
• Resolution 2025‑111: approve Janitorial Services Contract with Office Pride of Cedar Rapids for the Hy‑Vee Center
• Resolution 2025‑112: approve Task Order 25‑01 with Strand Associates for Water Supply Phases IA and 2 design
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to elected official compensation and staff supervision

The North Liberty City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city code that raises elected officials' compensation. It also approved a janitorial services contract for the Hy‑Vee Center, a water‑supply design task order, and rezoned two properties—435 Heritage Place and 240‑242 North Main Street. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-20 increasing elected officials' compensation (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-111 Janitorial Services Contract for Hy‑Vee Center (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-112 Task Order 25‑01 for Water Supply Phases IA & 2 design (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-18 rezoning 435 Heritage Place from RD‑10 to RS‑6 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-19 rezoning 240‑242 North Main Street from RD‑10 to P (5‑0)

Library Board

The North Liberty Library Board will consider the Library Director's budget and operations report, discuss updates to the program and collection development policies, and handle routine business such as agenda changes, public comment, and approval of recent meeting minutes.

• Approval of June and July meeting minutes
• Library Director report on budget and operations
• Review of program policy
• Review of collection development policy
• Public comment period

The Board approved the June meeting minutes and postponed approval of the August minutes until the October 19 meeting. Updates to the Programs Policy and the Collection Development Policy were both approved by the Board.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Tabled August meeting minutes (approval postponed)
• Approved updates to Programs Policy
• Approved Collection Development Policy

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for the Murray Elite urban renewal plan amendment and a development agreement with Be Still Property Management, LLC. They will vote on preliminary site plans for Murray Elite (Lot 2 – Liberty Commons) and Culver's (Lot 2 Saints Corridor), and a preliminary plat for Sunset Prairie. The council will also decide on participating in nationwide opioid manufacturer settlements and approve acquisitions for the Forevergreen Road-Jasper Avenue project. Second consideration of rezoning for two properties is on the agenda.

• Public hearing and resolution on urban renewal plan amendment for Murray Elite development
• Preliminary site plan approval for Murray Elite Lot 2 – Liberty Commons
• Preliminary site plan for Culver's at Saints Corridor Commercial Park
• Resolution to participate in nationwide opioid manufacturer settlements (Purdue, Sacklers, and others)
• Second consideration of rezoning at 435 Heritage Place (RD-10 to RS-6) and 240-242 North Main Street (RD-10 to P Public Use)

The council approved the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment and a Development Agreement with Be Still Property Management. It also approved participation in nationwide opioid settlement agreements and authorized property acquisitions for the Forevergreen Road and Jasper Avenue project. Additional approvals included rezoning of 435 Heritage Place and 240‑242 North Main Street, as well as the Watts First Subdivision developer agreement and the Sunset Prairie subdivision plat.

• Approved Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with Be Still Property Management (5-0)
• Approved participation in opioid settlements (5-0)
• Approved Forevergreen Road & Jasper Avenue property acquisition (5-0)
• Approved Watts First Subdivision Developer’s Agreement (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 435 Heritage Place (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 240‑242 North Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Sunset Prairie Preliminary Subdivision Plat (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on a 362-lot preliminary subdivision plat on 162 acres near South Dubuque Street, a restaurant with drive-through on West Penn Street, a multi-tenant building at South Dubuque and North Liberty Road, and an amendment to the North Liberty Urban Renewal Area. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of previous minutes.

• Preliminary subdivision plat for 362 lots on 162 acres east and west of South Dubuque Street, 300 feet south of Juniper Street
• Preliminary site plan for a one-story restaurant with drive-through on 1.57 acres north of West Penn Street, 230 feet east of Heartland Way
• Preliminary site plan for a one-story multi-tenant building on 4 acres at the southeast corner of South Dubuque Street and North Liberty Road
• Amendment to the North Liberty Urban Renewal Area

The commission appointed Amy Yotty as Chair and A’Hearn as Vice‑Chair, both unanimously. It approved and forwarded the Sunset Prairie subdivision plat, the Culver’s restaurant site plan, the Murray Elite sports facility site plan, and the Urban Renewal Area amendment to the City Council, each with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Appointed Amy Yotty as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed A’Hearn as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Forwarded Sunset Prairie Preliminary Subdivision Plat to City Council (6‑0)
• Forwarded Culver’s Preliminary Site Plan to City Council (6‑0)
• Forwarded Murray Elite Preliminary Site Plan to City Council (6‑0)
• Approved Urban Renewal Area amendment, forwarding to City Council (6‑0)
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding rezoning requests for properties at 435 Heritage Place and 240-242 North Main Street. The body will also consider resolutions for social service grants, parking control devices, and a development agreement with Be Still Property Management, LLC.

• Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 2025-18 to rezone 435 Heritage Place from RD-10 to RS-6
• Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 2025-19 to rezone 240-242 North Main Street from RD-10 to P Public Use District
• Payment of $138,605.00 to Midwest Underground Contractors, Inc. for the South Fiber Project
• Resolution 2025-98 approving FY 26 Social Service Funding Agreements
• Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance 2025-17 to update special speed zones

The council approved a new speed zone ordinance updating special speed zones in the city. It also approved rezoning of 435 Heritage Place to a Single-Unit Residence District and rezoning of 240‑242 North Main Street to Public/Semi‑Public use. Additional actions included a parking devices resolution, FY 26 social service grants, a fire‑marshal mobile vendor inspection agreement, and a community center parking lot improvement amendment.

• Approved Speed Zone Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 435 Heritage Place to Single-Unit Residence District (5-0)
• Approved land‑use map amendment and rezoning of 240‑242 North Main Street to Public/Semi‑Public (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of unspecified property to Public Use District (5-0)
• Approved Parking Control Devices Resolution (5-0)
• Approved FY 26 Social Service Grants Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Corridor Fire Marshals Mobile Food Vendor Inspection Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Community Center Parking Lot Project amendment (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hear an appeal regarding a detached garage size limitation. The applicant is requesting a variance to exceed the maximum allowable square footage.

• Variance request for Joel Baker at 50 North George Street for a 315 square foot increase over the 850 square foot garage limit

Library Board

The North Liberty Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including the election of officers for the 2025-2026 term. The board will also receive a director's report on budget and operations, and discuss intellectual freedom training. Public comment and approval of June minutes are on the agenda.

• Election of officers for 2025-2026
• Intellectual freedom training with Anne Mangano
• Library Director report on budget and operations
• In memoriam for Matilda the guinea pig, library ambassador
• Approval of June meeting minutes

The Board tabled the June meeting minutes until the September 15 meeting due to lack of quorum. The Board approved the officer appointments for 2025‑2026, naming Scott Kramer President, Stefanie Munsterman Vice President, and Brandy Greene Secretary.

• Tabled June meeting minutes until Sept 15, 2025
• Elected Scott Kramer as President for 2025‑2026
• Elected Stefanie Munsterman as Vice President for 2025‑2026
• Elected Brandy Greene as Secretary for 2025‑2026

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a tax increment financing (TIF) ordinance for the Murray Elite development. The council will also take a second vote on updating city speed zones. Other items include approvals of subdivision plats, site plans, stormwater agreements, and consent agenda payments for construction projects.

• Consent: Field Day Brewing liquor license amendment for Aug. 23 special event
• Centennial Park Event Complex pay app $462,992.23 and change order $8,987.38
• North Liberty Road Trail pay app $234,519.66
• Murray Elite Development Agreement & TIF Ordinance (public hearing and third adoption)
• Speed Zone Ordinance second consideration

The council approved the preliminary subdivision plat for Liberty Commons Part Two and the preliminary site plan for Urban Central District Lot 1. It also adopted storm‑water maintenance agreements for the North Liberty Community Pantry and Forevergreen Estates. Two ordinances were adopted: one setting the tax division for the July 2025 urban renewal addition and another updating special speed zones. All motions passed with unanimous ayes and no recorded opposition.

• Approved Resolution 2025-92, Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Liberty Commons Part Two (ayes: Park, Wayson, Leibold, Sittig; absent: Smith)
• Approved Resolution 2025-93, Preliminary Site Plan for Urban Central District – Part One, Lot 1 (ayes: Leibold, Wayson, Sittig, Park; absent: Smith)
• Approved Resolution 2025-94, Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement with North Liberty Community Pantry (ayes: Park, Wayson, Leibold; abstain: Sittig; absent: Smith)
• Approved Resolution 2025-95, Developer’s Agreement and Storm Water Maintenance Facilities Agreement for Forevergreen Estates Part Two (ayes: Leibold, Wayson, Park, Sittig; absent: Smith)
• Approved Resolution 2025-96, Setting date for public hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (ayes: Leibold, Sittig, Wayson, Park; absent: Smith)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-16, Division of Taxes for July 2025 addition to Urban Renewal Area (ayes: Sittig, Park, Leibold, Wayson; absent: Smith)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-17, Update to special speed zones (ayes: Sittig, Wayson, Leibold, Park; absent: Smith)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including various pay applications and claims (all ayes)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will hear a presentation on dog park information from Angela and Austin, discuss the Fall Activity Guide (now open for registration), and receive reports on parks and the recreation pool. Upcoming events include a CR Kernels game on Aug 15 and a Street Dance on Aug 23.

• Dog Park information presentation by Angela & Austin
• Fall Activity Guide registration underway
• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2025 meeting
• CR Kernels event on Aug 15
• Street Dance on Aug 23

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. They reappointed Parrish and Arnold to new terms on the commission. No other actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Reappointed Parrish to new term
• Reappointed Arnold to new term
• Adjourned meeting (no opposition)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will make recommendations to the City Council on a zoning map amendment, a preliminary subdivision plat, a preliminary site plan for a four-story multi-unit residence, and a city-initiated rezoning. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda and on specific agenda items during public hearings. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and planning updates.

• Rezoning of 435 Heritage Place from RD-10 to RS-6 (0.24 acres)
• Preliminary subdivision plat for 1 lot on 8.05 acres near South Dubuque Street and North Liberty Road
• Preliminary site plan for a four-story multi-unit residence on West Cherry Street (1.93 acres)
• City-initiated rezoning of 240-242 North Main Street to Public Use District (0.27 acres)

City Council

The council will consider several items, including a public hearing and resolution for voluntary annexation of the GRD Burleson territory. Other business includes releasing surety for Solomon's Landing Part Five, accepting water and sewer improvements for Aldi Store #57, and a public hearing on proposed speed zone amendments. A development agreement with Be Still Property Management LLC, including tax increment financing, will also be discussed.

• Consent agenda includes Change Order 6 for Centennial Park ($29,126.04) and Pay App 11 ($780,288.63)
• Public hearing and resolution for voluntary annexation of GRD Burleson territory into North Liberty
• Resolution 2025-89 to release surety and accept improvements for Solomon's Landing Part Five
• Public hearing and first consideration of ordinance to update special speed zones in Chapter 62
• Resolution 2025-91 setting date to approve development agreement with Be Still Property Management, LLC, including TIF payments

The council approved the voluntary annexation of additional land into North Liberty. It also adopted resolutions for the Solomon’s Landing Part Five improvements, the Aldi Store water and sewer improvements, and set a meeting date for a development agreement with Be Still Property Management. The first consideration of an ordinance to update special speed zones and the second consideration of a tax‑increment financing ordinance were both approved. All votes were unanimous among the three present councilors, with two absent.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑88 annexation of territory (ayes: Sittig, Wayson, Park)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑89 Solomon’s Landing Part Five improvements (ayes: Wayson, Sittig, Park)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑90 Aldi Store #57 water and sewer improvements (ayes: Park, Sittig, Wayson)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑17 first consideration of special speed zone amendments (ayes: Sittig, Wayson, Park)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑91 set date for Development Agreement with Be Still Property Management (ayes: Wayson, Park, Sittig)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑16 second consideration of Tax Increment Financing ordinance (ayes: Sittig, Wayson, Park)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposal to impose a Local Option Sales and Service Tax. The meeting includes a public hearing on amending the North Liberty Urban Renewal Area and reviewing site plans for local developments.

• Resolution 2025-82 regarding a Local Option Sales and Service Tax
• Public hearing and Ordinance 2025-16 for Urban Renewal Area expansion and TIF
• Preliminary Site Plan for North Central Middle School East Parking at 180 East Forevergreen Road
• Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Creekside South II
• Payments to J&L Construction LLC ($1,069.28 and $27,818.88) and Metro Pavers, Inc. ($87,543.39)

The council approved a resolution to place a local option sales and service tax proposal on the ballot, with a vote of 3‑1. It also approved site plans and plats for the North Central Middle School east parking and Creekside South II projects, adopted an urban renewal area amendment and related tax ordinance, and adopted the Johnson County multi‑jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. All motions carried as recorded.

• Approved local option sales tax proposal (ayes – Park, Wayson, Smith; nays – Sittig)
• Approved preliminary site plan for North Central Middle School East Parking (ayes – Wayson, Park, Sittig, Smith)
• Approved preliminary plat for Creekside South II (ayes – Smith, Sittig, Wayson, Park)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Creekside South II, Lot 1 (ayes – Smith, Wayson, Sittig, Park)
• Approved urban renewal area amendment and declared necessity (ayes – Smith, Park, Sittig, Wayson)
• Approved first consideration of Ordinance 2025‑16 on division of taxes (ayes – Wayson, Sittig, Park, Smith)
• Adopted Johnson County multi‑jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan (ayes – Park, Smith, Wayson, Sittig)
• Approved Consent Agenda (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The North Liberty Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on several items. These include a parking lot addition for the Iowa City Community School District, a 4-lot subdivision and 8 townhouse units by HC Investment Properties, and an amendment to the city's Urban Renewal Area. The meeting also includes reappointments to the commission.

• Preliminary site plan for Iowa City Community School District parking lot addition at East Forevergreen Road and South Front Street on 26.58 acres
• Preliminary subdivision plat for HC Investment Properties' 4-lot subdivision on 6.32 acres at West Forevergreen Road and Bernardy Drive
• Preliminary site plan for 8 townhouse units by HC Investment Properties on 3.06 acres on Bernardy Drive north of West Forevergreen Road
• Amendment to the North Liberty Urban Renewal Area
• Reappointment of Josey Bathke and appointment of Zach Mickelson to the Planning Commission for July 2025–June 2028

The commission approved and forwarded a preliminary site plan for a school parking lot, a preliminary subdivision plat for a four‑lot development, a preliminary site plan for eight townhouses, and an amendment to the North Liberty Urban Renewal Area, all with recommendations for approval. Each motion passed unanimously with all ayes and no nays. The meeting also reappointed a commissioner and approved the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved and forwarded Preliminary Site Plan for lowa City Community School District parking lot (26.58 acres) – vote: all ayes
• Approved and forwarded Preliminary Subdivision Plat for HC Investment Properties, LLC (4‑lot, 6.32 acres) – vote: all ayes
• Approved and forwarded Preliminary Site Plan for Investment Properties, LLC (8 townhouses, 3.06 acres) – vote: all ayes
• Approved and forwarded Urban Renewal Area Amendment for North Liberty – vote: all ayes
• Reappointed commissioner Josey Bathke (July 2025‑June 2028) – vote: all ayes
• Approved agenda – vote: all ayes
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2025 meeting – vote: all ayes

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will hold a regular session on June 24, 2025. Key actions include approving collective bargaining agreements with the Sergeants' Association and Public Professional and Maintenance Employees, setting employee wages for FY 2025-2026, and considering several rezonings and development plats. The council will also discuss a LOST item, a mental health liaison agreement, a fireworks ordinance, and a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Centennial Park Event Complex pay application #10 to Larson Construction for $593,360.40
• Approval of collective bargaining agreements with North Liberty Sergeants' Association (FY2025-2030) and Public Professional and Maintenance Employees Local 2003 (FY2025-2029)
• Resolution authorizing salaries and hourly wages for city employees for FY2025-2026
• Third consideration and adoption of Ordinance 2025-11 rezoning property to CU C-3 Urban Central Higher-Intensity Commercial District (UCD Holdings)
• Second and potentially final consideration of Ordinance 2025-14 amending fireworks regulations

The council approved a zoning map amendment changing the UCD Holdings property from General Commercial and High‑Intensity Commercial to an Urban Central Higher‑Intensity Commercial district. The same meeting also approved the preliminary plat for the Urban Central district and adopted the related rezoning ordinance. Additionally, the council adopted collective bargaining agreements for the Sergeants’ Association and Public Professional and Maintenance Employees, and authorized FY 2025‑2026 employee salaries and wages. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved UCD Holdings rezoning to Urban Central district (5‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Urban Central district (5‑0)
• Approved Watts Group Development rezoning (East Side) (5‑0)
• Approved Watts Group Development rezoning (West Side) (5‑0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with North Liberty Sergeants’ Association (5‑0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Public Professional and Maintenance Employees Local 2003 (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 employee salaries and wages (5‑0)
• Approved Janitorial Services Contract with Riggangood, LLC (5‑0)

Library Board

The Library Board will consider revisions to library policies and statements to comply with Iowa HF856, review the Internet & Technology Policy, and receive reports on the budget, Friends of the Library, and the director's update. Public comment and approval of May minutes are also on the agenda.

• Policy review and revisions for HF856 compliance, including vision statement and board statement on access
• Review of Internet & Technology Policy
• Budget report and director's report
• Approval of minutes from May meeting

The Board approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously approved the Internet and Technology Policy, the amended Vision Statement and Commitment to Access and Welcoming, and the amended Strategic Plan. The Director reported the budget will be near the forecast and noted a $17,000 unbudgeted website expense that will be spread over two years.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Internet and Technology Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amended Vision Statement and Commitment to Access and Welcoming (unanimous)
• Approved amended Strategic Plan (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss bond issuances, water and sewer rate increases, and zoning amendments. The meeting includes public hearings on fireworks and zoning codes, as well as a site plan for a new business.

• Issuance of $21,455,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds and $8,750,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds
• Adoption of ordinances to increase water and sanitary sewer service charges
• Preliminary Site Plan for Hyper Energy Bar at 1695 Jordan Street
• Public hearings on the Fireworks Ordinance and Zoning Code amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Payments to Metro Pavers, Inc. totaling $104,272.86 for the North Liberty Road Trail Project

The North Liberty City Council approved the agenda and consent items, adopted a site plan for the Hyper Energy Bar, amended the fireworks and zoning ordinances, authorized $21.26 M and $8.75 M bond sales, and adopted new water and sewer rate ordinances. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies. No public comments or old/new business were presented.

• Agenda approved (all ayes)
• Consent agenda approved (all ayes)
• Approved Hyper Energy Bar Preliminary Site Plan (ayes – Sittig, Leibold, Wayson, Smith; nays – none; absent – Park)
• Approved Fireworks Ordinance amendment (ayes – Leibold, Wayson, Sittig; nays – Smith; absent – Park)
• Approved first consideration of Zoning Ordinance amendment (ayes – Wayson, Smith, Sittig, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Park)
• Authorized $21,260,000 2025A bond sale (ayes – Wayson, Sittig, Smith, Leibold; nays – none; absent – Park)
• Authorized $8,750,000 2025B bond sale (ayes – Smith, Wayson, Leibold, Sittig; nays – none; absent – Park)
• Adopted Water Rate Ordinance amendment (ayes – Sittig, Leibold, Wayson, Smith; nays – none; absent – Park)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the conclusion of board terms for Nick Arnold and Jeremy Parrish. The meeting includes reports on parks, recreation, and the pool, as well as a review of upcoming summer events.

• Board member terms concluding for Nick Arnold and Jeremy Parrish
• Outdoor Pool summer season hours
• Let Love Fly event on June 14
• Camp North Liberty on June 20
• Boat Regatta on June 21

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the March 6, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. No other motions were voted on. The meeting included reports on park projects, recreation programs, and community attendance at an open house.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)

Planning Commission

The North Liberty Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on two main items: a preliminary site plan for a 1,000-square-foot commercial building with drive-throughs at 1695 Jordan Street, and a zoning code ordinance amending Chapters 165, 168, and 169. The meeting also includes public comment on non-agenda topics and approval of previous minutes.

• Preliminary Site Plan: Hyper Energy Bar LLC proposes a 1,000 sq ft commercial building with drive-throughs on 0.73 acres at the northeast corner of Ranshaw Way and Sara Court (1695 Jordan Street).
• Zoning Code Ordinance: Amendment to Chapter 165 (zoning map amendments), Chapter 168 (use matrix table and use standards), and Chapter 169 (accessory structures and uses).
• Public comment on any topic not on the agenda is allowed.
• Approval of previous meeting minutes and planning updates.

The commission approved its agenda and then voted to forward both a preliminary site plan for Hyper Energy Bar LLC and a zoning ordinance amendment to the City Council with recommendations for approval. The May 6 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved (all ayes)
• Forwarded Hyper Energy Bar LLC preliminary site plan to City Council with recommendation for approval (ayes: Geneser, Bathke, Willer, Heisler, Yotty, Ward; nays: none; absent: A’Hearn)
• Forwarded zoning ordinance amendment to City Council with recommendation for approval (ayes: Yotty, Bathke, Heisler, Willer, Ward, Geneser; nays: none; absent: A’Hearn)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Meeting adjourned (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and an amendment to the FY 2024-2025 budget. The body will also consider several rezoning requests and potential rate increases for water and sewer services.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Improvements Plan
• Proposed water and sewer rate increases (Ordinances 2025-08 and 2025-09)
• Rezoning requests for UCD Holdings, LLC and Watts Group Development, Inc.
• Payment of $750,142.08 to Larson Construction Co. for Centennial Park Event Complex
• Resolution supporting Jordan Street Developers, LLC for Workforce Housing Tax Credit funding

The council adopted the FY 2025‑2026 annual budget and capital improvements plan and approved an amendment to the FY 2024‑2025 budget. It also approved several rezoning ordinances, set dates for two bond series sales, and adopted annexation, developer agreements, and rate increases for water and sewer services.

• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 Annual Budget and Capital Improvements Plan (ayes – Leibold, Smith, Wayson, Sittig, Park)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 Budget Amendment (ayes – Wayson, Park, Leibold, Smith, Sittig)
• Approved UCD Holdings rezoning (Ordinance 2025‑11) (ayes – Wayson, Leibold, Park, Smith; abstain – Sittig)
• Approved Watts Group rezoning (East Side, Ordinance 2025‑12) (ayes – Leibold, Wayson, Sittig, Smith, Park)
• Approved Watts Group rezoning (West Side, Ordinance 2025‑13) (ayes – Smith, Leibold, Park, Sittig, Wayson)
• Set sale date for Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds Series 2025A (ayes – Leibold, Smith, Park, Wayson; abstain – Sittig)
• Set sale date for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 2025B (ayes – Sittig, Smith, Leibold, Wayson, Park)
• Approved annexation of GRD Burleson property (ayes – Wayson, Leibold, Sittig, Park, Smith)

Library Board

The Library Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve several policies, including the Programs Policy, Personnel Policy Statement, and Library Board Bylaws. The Library Director will report on the budget and operations. The board will also welcome a new trustee and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of Programs Policy
• Review of Personnel Policy Statement
• Review of Library Board Bylaws
• Library Director budget and operations report
• Welcome of new trustee

The trustees unanimously approved the January and April meeting minutes. They also approved the Library’s Personnel Policy Statement. A motion to postpone any changes to the Programming Policy was unanimously carried, delaying review until the next meeting. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved January minutes (unanimously)
• Approved April minutes (unanimously)
• Deferred Programming Policy consideration until next meeting (unanimously)
• Approved Personnel Policy Statement (unanimously)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances to increase water and sewer rates. The agenda also includes public hearings and resolutions for 2025A and 2025B bond sales, the South Fiber Project, zoning ordinance amendments, and several site plans and plats. The council will set a public hearing date for the FY 2025-26 budget.

• Consent agenda includes $688,655.62 pay application for Centennial Park Event Complex
• First consideration of water rate increase ordinance (Ordinance 2025-08)
• First consideration of sewer rate increase ordinance (Ordinance 2025-09)
• Public hearing and resolution for South Fiber Improvements Project
• Public hearing and first consideration of zoning ordinance amendments (Ordinance 2025-10)

The North Liberty City Council approved several resolutions, including bond agreements and a forgivable loan for economic development. Ordinances to increase water and sewer rates were adopted. Zoning amendments and multiple preliminary site plans for local developments were also approved.

• Approved Resolution 2025-51 (Taxable GO Urban Renewal Loan) – ayes: Wayson, Park, Leibold, Smith; abstain: Sittig
• Approved Resolution 2025-52 (Engagement Letter with Dorsey & Whitney for bond counsel) – ayes: Wayson, Park, Leibold, Smith; abstain: Sittig
• Approved Resolution 2025-53 (General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan) – ayes: Park, Leibold, Wayson, Sittig, Smith
• Approved Ordinance 2025-08 (Water rate increase) – ayes: Wayson, Leibold, Park, Smith, Sittig
• Approved Ordinance 2025-09 (Sewer rate increase) – ayes: Leibold, Sittig, Smith, Wayson, Park
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 (Zoning ordinance amendments) – ayes: Park, Smith, Sittig, Leibold, Wayson
• Approved Resolution 2025-55 (Economic Development Forgivable Loan to UCD Holdings) – ayes: Leibold, Wayson, Smith, Park; abstain: Sittig
• Approved Resolution 2025-56 (Preliminary Site Plan for Heritage Christian School) – ayes: Wayson, Sittig, Leibold, Park, Smith

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a preliminary site plan for temporary classrooms, a 4-lot subdivision, and 16 townhouse units. The major items are two large rezoning requests by Watts Development Group totaling over 158 acres on South Dubuque Street, and a zoning code ordinance amendment affecting commercial districts and sign regulations. The commission will also consider a rezoning and preliminary plat for a commercial redevelopment at Highway 965 and Cherry Street.

• Preliminary site plan for Iowa City Area Christian School: two temporary classrooms at Hackberry Street and Juniper Court.
• Preliminary subdivision plat for Bowman Property LLC: 4-lot subdivision at Forevergreen Road and South Kansas Avenue.
• Preliminary site plan for Dahnovan Land Development: 16 townhouse units at Harlen Street and Julia Drive.
• Zoning map amendment (Watts – West): rezone 103.75 acres from ID to RS-6, RS-9, RD-10, RM-12, RM-14 on west side of South Dubuque Street.
• Zoning map amendment (Watts – East): rezone 54.49 acres from ID to RS-6, RS-9, RD-10, RM-12, RM-14 on east side of South Dubuque Street.

The commission approved its agenda and then unanimously voted to forward several preliminary site plans and zoning map amendment requests to the City Council. Recommendations included a temporary classroom site for Iowa City Area Christian School, a 4‑lot subdivision for Bowman Property, a townhouse site for Dahnovan Land Development, and two Watts Development zoning map amendments (west and east). The commission also approved an ordinance amendment affecting commercial and industrial districts. All votes were ayes with no nays; Ward and Yotty were absent for each vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous ayes)
• Recommended forwarding Iowa City Area Christian School preliminary site plan to City Council (unanimous ayes, Ward and Yotty absent)
• Recommended forwarding Bowman Property 4‑lot subdivision plat to City Council (unanimous ayes, Ward and Yotty absent)
• Recommended forwarding Dahnovan Land Development townhouse site plan to City Council (unanimous ayes, Ward and Yotty absent)
• Recommended forwarding Watts Development zoning map amendment (west) to City Council (unanimous ayes, Ward and Yotty absent)
• Recommended forwarding Watts Development zoning map amendment (east) to City Council (unanimous ayes, Ward and Yotty absent)
• Recommended forwarding ordinance amendment for commercial/industrial districts to City Council (unanimous ayes, Ward and Yotty absent)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review minutes from April 3, receive parks and recreation reports, and discuss upcoming events including Remarkable Rigs, Playground Crawl, and the outdoor pool opening. No formal decisions or budget items are on the agenda.

• Remarkable Rigs event on May 10
• Playground Crawl on May 17
• Outdoor Pool Opening on Memorial Day Weekend

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned without opposition.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2025-26 Budget and Capital Improvements Plan, including adoption of Resolution 2025-43. They will also consider expanding the North Liberty Urban Renewal Area via Resolution 2025-44 and set a public hearing for a bond sale not to exceed $3,850,000. Multiple rezoning requests are on the agenda: first reading for MLDC Inc. (Ordinance 2025-07) and third reading for Cedarhurst (Ordinance 2025-06) along with a preliminary site plan approval. Other items include a services agreement for Centennial Park Phase 2 and acceptance of Greenbelt Trail improvements.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-26 Budget and Capital Improvements Plan (Resolution 2025-43)
• Public hearing and resolution to expand North Liberty Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 2025-44)
• Setting public hearing for $3,850,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan (Resolution 2025-45)
• First consideration of MLDC rezoning (Ordinance 2025-07) on approximately 18 acres to various residential districts
• Third consideration and adoption of Cedarhurst rezoning to RM-21 (Ordinance 2025-06) and preliminary site plan approval

The council approved the FY 2025‑26 Annual Budget and Capital Improvements Plan with unanimous support. It also declared the necessity of an Urban Renewal Area and set dates for public hearings on a $3.85 M General Obligation loan and an Urban Renewal loan. Several rezoning and land‑use actions were approved, including the MLDC and Cedarhurst projects.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 Budget and Capital Improvements Plan (Resolution 2025‑43) – ayes: Wayson, Park, Leibold, Sittig, Smith
• Declared necessity and established Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 2025‑44) – ayes: Leibold, Park, Smith, Wayson; abstain: Sittig
• Set date for public hearing on $3.85 M General Obligation loan (Resolution 2025‑45) – ayes: Wayson, Leibold, Smith, Sittig, Park
• Set date for public hearing on Urban Renewal loan (Resolution 2025‑50) – ayes: Wayson, Park, Leibold, Smith; abstain: Sittig
• Authorized Services Agreement for Centennial Park Phase 2 (Resolution 2025‑46) – ayes: Park, Leibold, Smith, Sittig, Wayson
• Released surety and accepted improvements for Greenbelt Trail Parts 3‑4 (Resolution 2025‑47) – ayes: Park, Wayson, Smith, Leibold, Sittig
• Approved first consideration of MLDC rezoning (Ordinance 2025‑07) – ayes: Sittig, Leibold, Park, Smith; nays: Wayson
• Approved Cedarhurst rezoning (Ordinance 2025‑06) – ayes: Leibold, Sittig, Wayson, Smith, Park

Library Board

The North Liberty Library Board will consider the library's budget and operational reports, review the proctoring policy and mission statement, and address any new business. Minutes from December and January will be approved, and a staff member will be introduced.

• Approval of December and January meeting minutes
• Library Director report on budget and operations
• Policy review of the proctoring policy and mission statement
• Public comment period
• Introduction of new staff member

The trustees unanimously approved the Library's revised proctoring policy and the updated mission and vision statements. The December meeting minutes were approved unanimously, while approval of the January minutes was tabled due to lack of quorum. Trustee Jamie Helmick resigned and Stephanie Munestman was appointed as a new trustee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved proctoring policy (unanimous)
• Approved mission and vision statements (unanimous)
• Approved December minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of January minutes (no quorum)
• Accepted resignation of Trustee Jamie Helmick
• Appointed Stephanie Munestman as new Trustee

Tree & Stormwater Advisory Board

The board will review recent tree and storm‑water activities, including the award of a $1,000 grant from MidAmerican for Penn Meadows Park. Reports will cover Arbor Day recognitions, pond repairs, trout release, and a Muddy Creek clean‑up. The meeting will also provide updates on storm‑water projects such as culvert cleaning and a possible wetland burn at Goose Lake.

• MidAmerican 2025 Trees Please Grant awarded $1,000 for Penn Meadows Park
• Arbor Day Tree City USA 2024 award (29 consecutive years)
• Liberty Centre Pond outcropping repair and improvements
• Muddy Creek & Trail clean‑up report (April 6)
• Update on Muddy Creek culvert cleaning (Golf View, Front) and possible future project on Rachel

City Council

The City Council is holding a special session to conduct a public hearing on the proposed tax levy for the FY 2025-26 budget. No other business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on proposed tax levy for FY 2025-26 City of North Liberty Budget

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A public hearing on the FY 2025-26 tax levy was conducted, but no vote or decision on the budget was made. The council then unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review updates to the Water and Wastewater Facility Plan and a rezoning request for the Cedarhurst property. The body will also set a public hearing date for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.

• Ordinance 2025-06: Rezoning Cedarhurst property from RM-12 to RM-21 Multi-Unit Residence District
• Resolution 2025-38: Approval of Water and Wastewater Facility Plan Updates by Strand Associates
• Resolution 2025-39: Renaming Old Town Park to Penn Meadows Park and other facility naming changes
• Resolution 2025-40: MOU with State of Iowa Department of Management for Enhanced Security Services
• Resolution 2025-41: Approval of Parking Control Devices

The council approved the Water and Wastewater Facility Plan Updates (Resolution 2025‑38) and renamed Old Town Park to Penn Meadows Park (Resolution 2025‑39). It also adopted a memorandum of understanding for enhanced security services, approved parking control devices, set a public hearing for the FY 2025‑26 budget, and approved the Cedarhurst rezoning ordinance. All motions passed with unanimous ayes except the park‑renaming, which had one nay vote.

• Approved Water and Wastewater Facility Plan Updates (Resolution 2025‑38); ayes – Smith, Leibold, Wayson, Sittig, Park; nays – none
• Approved renaming Old Town Park to Penn Meadows Park and related trail names (Resolution 2025‑39); ayes – Wayson, Smith, Leibold, Park; nays – Sittig
• Approved Enhanced Security Services MOU with State of Iowa (Resolution 2025‑40); ayes – Smith, Park, Sittig, Leibold, Wayson; nays – none
• Approved Parking Control Devices (Resolution 2025‑41); ayes – Park, Wayson, Smith, Sittig, Leibold; nays – none
• Set time and place for FY 2025‑26 Budget public hearing (Resolution 2025‑42); ayes – Park, Leibold, Smith, Sittig, Wayson; nays – none
• Approved Cedarhurst rezoning ordinance amending district from RM‑12 to RM‑21 (Ordinance 2025‑06); ayes – Leibold, Smith, Sittig, Park, Wayson; nays – none

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet on April 3, 2025, to approve minutes from March 6, receive reports on parks and recreation/pool, and discuss upcoming events including summer program registration starting April 7 and Eggstravaganza on April 12-13. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025 meeting
• Bike Trail & Muddy Creek Clean Up set for April 5
• Summer Program Registration opens April 7
• Eggstravaganza Events on April 12 & 13
• Facility closed Easter Sunday, April 20

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a senior living facility and a zoning map amendment for property near Chipman Lane and Mayer Street. The body will also review a zoning code ordinance for RD and RM districts and an amendment to the Urban Renewal Area.

• Preliminary Site Plan for a 133-unit independent, assisted, and memory care facility on 9.18 acres north of West Forevergreen Road
• Rezoning request by MLDC, Inc. for approximately 16.6 acres at the west terminus of Chipman Lane and south terminus of Mayer Street
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 168 of the Code of Ordinances regarding RD and RM District dimensional standards
• Proposed amendment to the North Liberty Urban Renewal Area

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. It unanimously voted to forward the Dover Development preliminary site plan, an MLDC, Inc. zoning map amendment, a zoning code ordinance amendment, and an Urban Renewal Area amendment to the City Council with recommendations for approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approve agenda (all ayes)
• Approve March 4, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Forward Dover Development preliminary site plan to City Council with recommendation for approval (ayes: A’Hearn, Yotty, Heisler, Bathke, Ward, Geneser; nays: none; absent: Willer)
• Forward MLDC, Inc. zoning map amendment to City Council with recommendation for approval (ayes: Ward, Bathke, Geneser, A’Hearn, Heisler, Yotty; nays: none; absent: Willer)
• Forward zoning code ordinance amendment to City Council with recommendation for approval (ayes: Ward, Yotty, A’Hearn, Geneser, Heisler, Bathke; nays: none; absent: Willer)
• Forward Urban Renewal Area amendment to City Council with recommendation for approval (ayes: Yotty, Bathke, A’Hearn, Geneser, Ward, Heisler; nays: none; absent: Willer)
• Adjourn meeting (all ayes)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone the Cedarhurst property from RM-12 to RM-21 multi-unit residential. They will also hear presentations on the Liberty Commons Economic Development Project and Think Iowa City, with possible action. Additionally, they will set a public hearing date for expanding the North Liberty Urban Renewal Area and amending the Urban Renewal Plan.

• Public hearing and first consideration of ordinance rezoning Cedarhurst from RM-12 to RM-21
• Resolution setting public hearing for expanding Urban Renewal Area and plan amendment
• Presentation and possible action on Liberty Commons Economic Development Project
• Presentation and possible action on Think Iowa City
• West Penn Street Improvements pay application $760.01

The North Liberty City Council approved Ordinance 2025‑06, changing a property from the RM‑12 Multi‑Unit Residence District to the RM‑21 Multi‑Unit Residence District. The council also approved an amendment to the urban renewal plan and authorized work on an agreement for the Liberty Commons Economic Development Project. A resolution was adopted to set a public hearing date for the expanded urban renewal area. All other agenda items and the meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved amendment to urban renewal plan and begin agreement work (ayes – Park, Sittig, Smith, Wayson, Leibold; nays – none)
• Approved rezoning ordinance RM‑12 to RM‑21 (ayes – Leibold, Sittig, Smith, Park, Wayson; nays – none)
• Approved resolution setting public hearing date for expanded urban renewal area (ayes – Wayson, Smith, Leibold, Park; nays – none; abstain – Sittig)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Library Board

The North Liberty Library Board will hear the Library Director's report covering the budget, operations and staff updates. It will also review the library's strategic plan and mission statement. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion (Library Director Report)
• Operations overview (Library Director Report)
• Staff reports and questions (Library Director Report)
• Strategic Plan review (Policy Review)
• Mission Statement review (Policy Review)

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will consider several development projects, including the Kwik Star preliminary site plan and the Urban Central District Development Project. They will also vote on final plats for Buck Moon Villas and Watts First Subdivision. Additionally, the council will adopt ordinances amending UTV regulations, snow emergency and parking citation appeals, and zoning rules for fences and accessory structures. Consent agenda includes a $251,978.89 pay application for the Centennial Park Event Complex.

• Consent agenda: $251,978.89 pay application for Centennial Park Event Complex (Larson Construction Co.)
• Discussion and possible action on Urban Central District Development Project
• Resolution 2025-30: approve Kwik Star preliminary site plan
• Resolution 2025-31: approve Watts First Subdivision preliminary plat
• Third reading and adoption of UTV ordinance amendment (Ordinance 2025-03)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will continue discussing a proposal for community center membership and rental rates, with a City Council discussion set for March 11. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February and reports on parks and recreation. Public comment is invited during the community input section.

• Continued discussion on Community Center membership & rental rates proposal
• City Council discussion set for March 11 on the same proposal
• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2025 meeting
• Parks Report and Recreation/Pool Report
• Community Input / New Ideas to Share

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary site plan for a Kwik Trip retail building and fueling station on South Dubuque Street, a 3-lot subdivision plat on Remley Street, and public hearings on two zoning map amendments: one to allow higher-density housing near Forevergreen Road and another to rezone parcels near Chipman Lane for single- and two-unit residences. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council on all items.

• Preliminary site plan for Kwik Trip: 9,716 sq ft retail building and fueling station on 2.01 acres at South Dubuque Street
• Preliminary subdivision plat for a 3-lot subdivision on 2.53 acres near future Remley Street
• Public hearing on Future Land Use Map amendment from Urban Medium to Urban High Intensity and rezoning from RM-12 to RM-21 on 9.18 acres near West Forevergreen Road
• Public hearing on rezoning 6.61 acres to RS-6 and 12.06 acres to RD-10 near Chipman Lane and Mayer Street

City Council

The City Council will review a naming rights agreement for the Centennial Park Next Stage Park Project. The body is also deciding on a contract for the North Liberty Road Trail Project and updates to zoning and development fees. Several ordinance amendments regarding UTVs, snow emergencies, and fences are up for second consideration.

• Naming Rights Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Hy-Vee, Inc. for Centennial Park Next Stage Park Project
• Contract for the North Liberty Road Trail Project
• Resolution 2025-28 establishing Zoning and Development Fees
• Centennial Park Event Complex Phase 1 payment to Larson Construction Co., Inc. of $241,651.74
• Ordinance amendments for UTV use, snow emergencies, and fence regulations

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on three ordinance amendments: regulating off-road utility vehicles, updating snow emergency rules and parking citation appeals, and revising zoning for fences and accessory structures. They will also set a public hearing date for the FY2025-26 budget tax levy, approve a preliminary site plan for Lot 15 Deerfield Seventh, and act on final plats and trail projects.

• Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 2025-03 regulating Off-Road Utility Vehicles (UTVs)
• Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 2025-04 amending snow emergency and parking citation appeal rules
• Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 2025-05 amending fence and accessory structure regulations in zoning code
• Resolution 2025-19 setting time and place for public hearing on FY2025-26 consolidated general fund tax levy
• Resolution 2025-24 approving plans for North Liberty Road Trail Improvements Project

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss a proposal for membership and rental rates at the Community Center. The agenda also includes reports from parks and recreation staff, and an update on the IPRA Spring Conference hosted locally. The meeting opens with approval of December 2024 minutes.

• Community Center – Membership & rental rates proposal
• IPRA Spring Conference (March 24-27) hosted by North Liberty, Coralville and Iowa City
• Parks Report and Recreation/Pool Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a preliminary site plan for a 12-unit multi-unit residence at 1605, 1655, and 1695 North Jones Boulevard. They will also hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment to revise definitions and regulations for fences, accessory structures, and uses.

• Preliminary site plan for a 12-unit multi-unit residence on 3.53 acres at 1605, 1655, 1695 North Jones Boulevard
• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment to amend Chapters 167 and 169 (fences and accessory structures)

City Council

The council will consider several resolutions including accepting the FY 2024 audit, approving a mutual aid fire agreement with Johnson County entities, and settling a roundabout dispute. They will also hold a public hearing on a CDBG-CV food pantry grant, discuss accessory dwelling units, and review the FY 2025-26 budget. Second readings of zoning changes and a rezoning are on the agenda.

• Resolution 2025-13: Accept FY 2024 audit report
• Resolution 2025-14: Approve 28E mutual aid fire agreement with Johnson County cities and fire districts
• Resolution 2025-15: Settle dispute over Forevergreen Road/Jasper Avenue roundabout with Tiffin, Coralville, and Rarick trust
• Second consideration of Ordinance 2025-01: Amend residential dimensional standards in Chapter 168
• Second consideration of Ordinance 2025-02: Rezone Greenbelt Trail Part 8 from ID to RS-6

Library Board

The North Liberty Library Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially revise three policies: the Sex Offender Library Use Policy and Application, the Service Policy, and the Child Safety Policy. The meeting also includes a director's report on budget, operations, and staff matters.

• Review of Sex Offender Library Use Policy and Application
• Review of Service Policy
• Review of Child Safety Policy
• Library director report covering budget and operations

City Council

This special session is the first of two budget meetings. The council will review and discuss department budgets and minor capital projects within the General, Utilities, and Road Use Tax Funds. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and review.

• General Fund revenue and departments review
• Road Use Tax Budget discussion
• Storm Water Budget review
• Water and Wastewater Budget discussions
• Minor capital projects review across funds

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal from Christopher and Ashleigh Dawley regarding a code official's decision. The dispute concerns whether canvas structures near a property line must follow fence regulations in Section 167.04 of the city code.

• Appeal of administrative decision for 2292 N Highway 965 regarding canvas structures and Section 167.04 fence regulations

City Council

The North Liberty City Council will hold public hearings and consider several zoning amendments, developer agreements, and infrastructure contracts. Items include rezoning of Greenbelt Trail Part 8, Watts and other parcels, and approval of a roundabout construction agreement for the intersection of Forevergreen Road and Jasper Avenue. The council will also vote on settlement and purchase agreements and adopt various ordinances.

• Approval of $8,900.42 change order for Centennial Park Event Complex Phase 1 (Larson Construction)
• Approval of $360,405.43 pay application for Centennial Park Event Complex Phase 1 (Larson Construction)
• Adoption of ordinance amending the zoning map for Greenbelt Trail Part 8 (ID Interim Development District to RS‑6 Single‑Unit Residence)
• Approval of the 28E Agreement to construct a roundabout at Forevergreen Road and Jasper Avenue (Resolution 2025‑11)
• Approval of the settlement agreement with North Liberty Clinic of Chiropractic (Resolution 2025‑08)

Tree & Stormwater Advisory Board

The Tree & Stormwater Advisory Board will review reports on tree plantings, removals, and grants including Tree City USA approval and a MidAmerican Trees Please grant for Penn Meadows Park. Storm water updates include Liberty Centre Pond repairs and dredging, Muddy Creek culvert cleanout, and salt usage information. The board will also discuss the Arbor Day proclamation and a Muddy Creek trail clean-up event.

• Tree City USA 2024 application approved by Iowa DNR Forestry
• MidAmerican 2025 Trees Please Grant application submitted for Penn Meadows Park
• Arbor Day proclamation at April 22 City Council meeting and Arbor Day event April 25, 2025
• Liberty Centre Pond edge stone outcropping repair and north point dredging
• Muddy Creek Culvert cleanout project

Planning Commission

The commission will consider two preliminary subdivision plats submitted by Watts Group Development, Inc. One proposal is for a 20‑lot subdivision on about 5.03 acres south of Denison Avenue, near South Alexander Way. The second is for a 4‑lot subdivision on about 12.86 acres at the northeast corner of Denison Avenue and South Kansas Avenue. Recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plat – 20‑lot, ~5.03 acres, south side of Denison Ave, ~130 ft west of South Alexander Way
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat – 4‑lot, ~12.86 acres, northeast corner of Denison Ave and South Kansas Ave