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Brian Leibold

Councilor2023-12 to 2027-12 (month-level)

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
19
Total speaking time
47:39
Avg per meeting
2:30
Segments
729

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Sep 2026[40]

automated license plate reader program (Flock cameras)

The 12-camera contract costs about $36,000 a year.

high↑Feb 2026[38]

Urban Renewal Plan Update

TIF payments approved tonight are actually due in June 2028; amounts were not detailed in the meeting.

high↑Jun 2026[32]

Golfview Drive Rezonings

Forty-six new lots would add homes and extend growth on the city's west side.

medium→May 2026[31]

Micromobility Device Regulation Loophole

Park damage from e-scooters totaled about $35,000.

high↑Oct 2026[23]

council vote on Flock Safety contract termination

The 12-camera contract costs about $36,000 a year.

high↑Mar 2026[21]

Public Works Facility expansion tied to fire station rebuild

Both projects were already in the city's CIP plan; no new cost figure was given.

medium↑Aug 2026[21]

Johnson County Jail Bond Referendum

Would raise taxes about $88 per $100,000 of taxable value for 12 years.

medium→Sep 2026[20]

Completed parking lot and playground

About $157,000 in combined payments to All American Concrete, Inc.

high→Aug 2026[20]

Cherry Street Firehouse financing

The agreement itself commits nothing yet; the firehouse will mostly be funded by local option sales tax with some water utility revenue.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Iowa City school district finances

About $36 million in proposed school district budget cuts.

high↓Aug 2026[20]

E-bike and e-scooter damage at Fox Run Park

Repairs totaled about $38,000.

medium↑Jun 2026[19]

Library FY27 Budget Status

The promoted role adds hours (26 per week, flexible up to 29) compared to the departing employee's 20-21 hours.

high↓Mar 2026[19]

Community Center Parking Lot Project

The project carries a city-funded estimate of cost finalized in the approved plans.

critical↑May 2026[19]

Water Supply and Treatment Improvements — ASR Well No. 7

About $1.8 million in water revenue bonds issued, repaid through water revenues.

high↓Jan 2026[18]

Forevergreen Road/Jasper Avenue Roundabout

North Liberty's share is roughly $3.5 million of the $5.06 million contract.

high↓Jan 2026[18]

Penn Street/I-380 Interchange Ramp Closures

medium↑Jan 2026[18]

Muddy Creek cleanup

Land was conveyed by deed; acquisition cost to the city was not stated.

medium↓Jun 2026[17]

Community center parking lot resurfacing

The city is paying out about $157,000 this round on the parking lot project.

medium↑Jul 2026[17]

Teen Dialogue Project and AI conversations

Funded by grants — about $16,000 for the teen project plus $500 for the American Conversation Project — at no cost to local taxpayers.

medium↑May 2026[17]

Firehouse, parks and water department expansion projects

The phased approach was described as more affordable than building while the fire station remained occupied.

Decisions during term (397)

Recorded while Leibold was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (300)

283 yes0 no17 abstained

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Voted yesOct 27, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-121, A Resolution establishing Fair Market Value and Just Compensation for the acquisition of certain properties for the Ranshaw Way Phase Six Improvement Project

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

approve the first Consideration of Ordinance Number 2026-16, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Designation for certain property located in North LIberty, Iowa from P Public Use District to RS-4 Single-

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

remove Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras) from the table

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-120, A Resolution of Approval to proceed with a Public Improvement Project Ranshaw Way Phase Six

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

approve the first Consideration of Ordinance Number 2026-17, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from R-FB Residential Factory-Built Distri

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

remove Flock cameras from North Liberty

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-122, A Resolution obligating funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for Appropriation to the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations wh

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-123, A Resolution obligating funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for Appropriation to the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations wh

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

approve the FY 2027-28 Urban Renewal Request

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-120 — Ranshaw Way Phase Six project approval

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-121 — Ranshaw Way Phase Six property acquisition compensation

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Ordinance 2026-16 first consideration — 515 Carlyle Court rezoning

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Ordinance 2026-17 first consideration — Golfview rezoning

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Terminate the Flock camera contract

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-122 — TIF obligation (Diamond Dreams)

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-123 — TIF obligation (Solomon's Landing)

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

FY 2027-28 Urban Renewal Request

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Motion to remove Flock cameras — tabled to next meeting

He wanted a more informed decision including contractual obligations.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-115, A Resolution approving the Preliminary Site Plan for Forevergreen Estates, Part One, North Liberty, Iowa

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve the confirmation of the Mayor's appointment of Ann Johnson to the Library Board

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-114, A Resolution approving the Preliminary Site Plan for Lot 10, I-380 Industrial Park, North Liberty, Iowa

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-112, A Resolution approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Cost of the Parks Building and Water Maintenance Additions Project

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-113, A Resolution approving the Preliminary Site Plan for Auditor's Parcel Number 2007087, North Liberty, Iowa

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

table the motion as it is to the next Council meeting to make it as a more informed decision at that point including what the contractual obligations are and an opportunity to comprehend all the infor

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026- 117, A Resolution establishing Fair Market Value and Just Compensation for the Acquisition of Certain Properties for the Water Supply and Treatment Improvement Projects

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-116, A Resolution approving the Amended Preliminary Site Plan for Water Tower Place, Lot 11, North Liberty, Iowa

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-118, A Resolution setting date for Public Hearing on Designation of the expanded North Liberty Urban Renewal Area and on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-119, Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $1,809,301 Water Revenue Bonds, Se

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-110, A Resolution approving Amended Development Agreement with Bowman Property, LLC

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2026-15, An Ordinance amending Chapter 168 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances, governing Dimensional Standards and Use Defined and

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Resolution Number 2026-110 — Amended Development Agreement with Bowman Property, LLC

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance Number 2026-15 — Zoning Ordinance Amendments

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2026-14, An Ordinance amending Chapter 76 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances concerning the Operation of Electric Personal Assisti

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2026-13, An Ordinance amending Chapter 15 and repealing Chapter 26 governing oversight and operation of a Joint Cemetery Board

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2026-15, An Ordinance amending Chapter 168 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances governing Dimensional Standards and Use Defined and Use Standard

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-108, A Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-109, A Resolution approving the Standard Form of Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Shive- Hattery, Inc. for the West Forevergreen Road Trail Project

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-110, A Resolution approving the standard Form of Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Shive- Hattery, Inc. for the Aquatic Center Renovations project

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-107, A Resolution approving Amended Development Agreement with Pratt Real Estate Management, Inc.

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-104, A Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving, and securing the payment of a $3,1

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2026-12, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa to amend the Planned Area Dev

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve the first consideration of Ordinance Number 2026-15, An Ordinance amending Chapter 168 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances, governing Dimensional Standards and Use Defined and Use Standard

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-105, A Resolution approving the 2026 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Report prepared by East Central Iowa Council of Governments for the City of North Liberty

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve Resolution Number 2026-106, A Resolution setting the date for Public Hearing and Additional Action on proposal to enter into General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and to borrow money

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 2026-11, An Ordinance amending the Zoning Designation for certain property located in North Liberty, Iowa from C-1-B General Commercial

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2026-14, An Ordinance amending Chapter 76 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances concerning the Operation of Electric Personal Assistive Devices a

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 2026-13, An Ordinance amending Chapter 15 and repealing Chapter 26 governing oversight and operation of a Joint Cemetery Board

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Solomon's Landing Amended Development Agreement (Resolution 2026-107)

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Sewer Revenue Loan (Resolution 2026-104)

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Zoning Ordinance Amendment — first consideration (Ordinance 2026-15)