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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 23, 2009
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Reggie Schmitt, Cole, Getty, Hart, Steve Schmitt, Welper,
Reggie Schmitt.
Members absent: Greenwood.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Steve Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Reggie Schmitt reviewed items on the Standing Committee agendas for
meetings scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2009.
Mayor Pro Tem reviewed items on the July 27, 2009 council agenda and the following items
were discussed.
Councilperson Hart asked if the rezoning request from John Rice for property located at 2260
Independence Avenue for an auto sales lot is for a new business. Noel Anderson, Community
Planning & Development, explained that Mr. Rice is changing the permitted use. Mr. Anderson
stated he believes Dwayne Eilers, the current property owner, will be selling the property to Mr.
Rice.
Councilperson Hart asked if a decision has been made on appointment of members of the
committee for the search for a new city clerk. Councilperson Reggie Schmitt responded that
Mayor Hurley appointed Councilperson Welper as the chair and Welper will be appointing a
search committee. Councilperson Reggie Schmitt noted that the Human Resources Committee
will authorize to begin the recruitment and hiring process for the City Clerk.
Councilperson Steve Schmitt asked if the city bid out the professional services agreement for the
storm water utility fee. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated they interviewed a couple of
companies. Snyder & Associates have experience in this type of work, and they said they could
meet our deadline.
Councilperson Steve Schmitt asked who makes the decision about the speed humps.
Councilperson Reggie Schmitt stated the public submits a petition to the Traffic Operations
Department, they review the request and then forward the recommendation to the council.
Councilperson Getty stated he received a few phone calls regarding John Rice's rezoning request
at 2260 Independence Avenue, and they were objecting to the used car lot and auto repair
business. There has been trouble with the current property owner. Councilperson Getty stated it
is his understanding that Mr. Rice will lease the property from Mr. Eilers.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, stated that Mr. Rice is looking at leasing the property from Mr.
Eilers with an option to purchase.
Councilperson Getty stated he has a problem changing the zoning on this property if Mr. Eilers
will continue to own the property, and he will not support the rezoning request.
Mr. Schroeder noted that the request is for "C-2" Commercial District With Conditions. Mr.
Rice is required to sign a restrictive covenant and has to agree to all the conditions.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Welper that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:12 a.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk