HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/24/1997ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
November. 24, 1997
5:15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Krizek, Anders, Collier,
Mollenhoff, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Collier that the Agenda, as
proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Murphy.
Motion carried.
A proposed Confined Animal Waste Disposal Systems Ordinance was
reviewed. The confined waste system container must have a maximum
volume of 2.36 cubic feet or 17.72 gallons. The container shall be
placed in an area of the property not normally occupied or used for
play or recreation, and the container must be buried so that the
lid remains exposed. The container must have a water proof lid
that must remain closed at all times. The lid may be removed only
when animal excrement or droppings are deposited or added. Lime or
activated enzymes shall be added periodically to promote the
continued decomposition of waste. Enforcement of the ordinance
shall be by the Black Hawk County Health Department: and/or the
animal control officer.
Councilperson Jordan now present at 5:28 p.m.
Lou Cutwright, Building Inspection, stated that the only way the
city will know about problems will be when a neighbors calls to
complain or the resident requests assistance.
Councilperson Krizek questioned if no permit is required how will
staff know that the system has been properly installed. Staff
suggested that the council could include the provision that a
permit be required.
Murphy now present at 5:35 p.m.
Mayor Rooff suggested that the neighbors will help with enforcement
of the ordinance.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Collier that the proposed Confined
Animal Waste Disposal System Ordinance be placed on the council
agenda of December 1, 1997. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by
Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff that the meeting be adjourned at
5:39 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk