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Council votes: zoning hearing set, conflict waiver and routine items approved
Summary
The University Heights City Council on June 10 approved a public hearing on proposed zoning changes, granted a limited conflict waiver for the city attorney, and approved routine contracts and permits including a paratransit agreement, staff raises and a pavement-marking contract.
At its June 10 meeting University Heights City Council approved several resolutions and routine items. Key votes and outcomes are listed below.
Votes at a glance
- Zoning ordinance: Council approved a resolution to set a public hearing on proposed changes to the zoning ordinance related to driveway access and related provisions (Resolution 25-22 as identified in staff discussion). Motion by Nick; second by Lisa. Roll-call: Sherry Boldt — Aye; Moore — Aye; Schroeder — Aye; Swails — Absent. Motion carries, 4-0-1 absent. Staff will publish hearing notice and provide materials to the public in advance of the hearing.
- City attorney conflict waiver: Council approved a waiver allowing the city attorney to continue on certain matters despite a firm conflict created by recent firm changes (Resolution 25-23 as listed in the agenda). Motion by Nick; second by Lisa. Roll-call: Warren — Aye; Schroeder — Aye; Swails — Aye; (roll-call recorded noted: motion carries 4-0-1 absent) (transcript roll-call phrasing varied). Staff noted the waiver is waivable and that the attorney will disclose if a non-waivable conflict arises.
- Johnson County paratransit agreement: Council approved the annual 28E agreement with Johnson County for paratransit services (Resolution 25-20 as cited). Motion recorded; roll-call: Schroeder — Aye; Swails — Aye; John Absa — Aye; Moore — Aye. Motion carries 4-0-1 absent.
- Staff compensation for upcoming fiscal year: Council approved a 3% across-the-board pay increase for non-contracted city staff as included in the budget. Motion by Lisa; second by Doug. Vote recorded as unanimous consent; motion carries 4-0-1 absent.
- Liquor license: Council approved a Class C liquor license renewal for Maggie's Farm Pizza after background and inspections were completed. Motion by Lisa; second by Nick. Approved by unanimous consent.
- L.L. Pelling pavement marking contract: Council approved a pavement-marking contract (Resolution 25-21) in the amount of $13,177.75 using high-build paint. Motion by Doug; second by Lisa; roll-call approved.
- Transfer of funds/debt-service: Council approved a bookkeeping resolution to transfer special-assessment money into the debt-service fund (Resolution 25-24). Roll-call recorded: Swales — Aye; Herbold — Aye; Moore — Aye; Schroeder — Aye. Motion carries.
- Warrants and routine payables: Council approved payment of warrants by unanimous consent after a minor correction to a L.L. Telling / permeable-paver invoice; staff withheld the paver payment pending final approval of the installation.
What the votes mean
Most actions were procedural or annual: the paratransit agreement renews service and the staff compensation implements already-adopted budget decisions. The zoning action sets a public hearing; no zoning text was adopted at the meeting. The conflict waiver permits the city attorney to continue certain real-estate related work while acknowledging the need to step aside if a non-waivable conflict arises. The pavement-marking contract and the withheld permeable-paver payment are operational matters in active city construction projects.
Recorded motions and tallies are transcribed from the meeting. If the council refers to ordinance or resolution numbers in formal minutes, those will be posted on the city website alongside meeting materials.
