HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.06.2009ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
April 6, 2009
4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Reggie Schmitt, Cole, Getty, Hart, Greenwood, Steve
Schmitt, Welper.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Steve Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Reggie Schmitt reviewed proposed changes to the liquor control ordinance as it
pertains to Section 3-2-6, Conditions of License or Permit. No premises having a liquor license
or beer permit shall be allowed to located within 500 feet of a public or private educational
institution, preschool or daycare facility, place of worship or any other premises having a liquor
license or beer permit for any new license or permit issued after May 1, 2009. The changes also
will allow a transfer of a license or permit from one location to another if the premises to which
the transfer is made would have been eligible for a license or permit and will not result in the
violation of any law or ordinance.
Councilperson Cole expressed concern with prohibiting a new establishment from locating
within 500 feet from any other business with a liquor or beer permit because we have been
encouraging an entertainment center downtown and already have businesses located within 500
feet of each other. Mayor Pro Tem Reggie Schmitt noted the proposed changes are only for new
businesses.
Councilperson Getty stated he has concerns with Subsection B2 which says the entrance of the
business must have a door or window which provides an unobstructed view of the main seating
and/or serving area of the business with minimum of 9"x9" window at eye level and
approximately 56" to 64" above the ground level. Councilperson Getty noted there currently are
businesses that would be non -complaint. Councilperson Getty suggested requiring the door to
have a glass window without the requirement of an unobstructed view of the main seating area.
Tom Jennings, Police Chief, explained that the Police Department initially required the window
and unobstructed view. It was the intent that police officers would be able to see inside to the
business before they walk into it. Councilperson Getty suggested that the language be changed
to say as long as they have a door with a window and a long hall way.
It was the consensus of the council to have Chris Wendland make revisions and then forward to
place it on the council agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Reggie Schmitt reviewed changes to the Dangerous Animals and Dogs
Ordinance. The proposed changes include changes to definitions of what is a dangerous animal.
In addition, it makes exceptions for constricting snakes whose adult length is less than six feet.
It also includes keeping of dangerous animals for religious practices and at educational or
medical institutions or museums. It allows for certain animals to be kept for farming purposes as
long as they meet the zoning requirements.
The consensus of the council was to place the changes to the Dangerous Animals and Dogs
Ordinance on the April 20, 2009 council agenda.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Steve Schmitt
that the meeting be adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk