HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/95COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 5, 1995
5:30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Mayor Rooff, Anders, Jordan, Getty, Krizek,
Collier, Murphy.
Members absent: Mollenhoff.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Murphy, Mollenhoff. Motion
carried.
Ordinance No. 4082, amending the 1991 Traffic Code as it pertains
to parking on the parking, was reviewed. Mayor Rooff stated that
the new ordinance is hurting existing businesses by restricting
their customer and employee parking. Councilperson Getty stated
that the ordinance was designed to improve the city's appearance
without creating a hardship for businesses that rely on the public
parking areas. The intent of the ordinance was to keep business
owners from working on cars and conducting business on city
property. Many businesses in the city using the parking area rely
on the property for customer and employee parking or to display
merchandise.
Councilperson Getty suggested that perhaps a grandfather clause
could be added to the ordinance for businesses already parking on
the parking, but not allow them to repair vehicles. Assistant City
Attorney Sang -Ki Han suggested that the council use the permit
system now in place. When the council is satisfied that the
business has met all the criteria a permit would be issued.
Councilperson Collier questioned the liability for the city. Mr.
Han responded that we could ask the business to indemnify the city
after they meet the criteria of the ordinance.
Murphy now present at 5:44 p.m.
Police Chief Bernie Koehersen stated that he too supported the
permit system as it documents the city's efforts in allowing the
variance. Violators could be fined up to $100. Dave Van Dee,
Assistant City Planner, stated that retail business are using the
parking, not just car lots, and that retail business have evening
customers. Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that zoning laws will
allow enforcement of new applicants.
Councilperson Murphy suggested that a waiver similar to the
driveway waivers be required of each applicant. Councilperson
Anders suggested that current businesses be grandfathered, but no
repair work be allowed on the parking for future applicants.
The consensus of the council was to have the Assistant City
Attorney prepare the following revisions to the ordinance: no
repair work on the parking, no signs would be required, no
protruding or overhanging of vehicles on the parking, and no
parking beyond normal business hours. Mayor Rooff suggested that
we should differentiate between residential and businesses. A work
session will be scheduled for September 11, 1995 to review the
proposed changes.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Collier that the meeting be adjourned at 6:22
p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Mollenhoff. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk