HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.17.2008COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 17, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Cole, Getty, Hart, Greenwood, Steve Schmitt, Welper, Reggie
Schmitt.
Moved by Reggie Schmitt, seconded by Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the standing committee agendas for meetings scheduled for
Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Mayor noted that the proposed changes to the animal control
ordinance are on the work session agenda. Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator, reported the expansion in the Police Department evidence storage on the third
floor of City Hall includes removing the existing maid's quarter, restroom and kitchenette and
moving evidence storage into that area.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Tuesday, January 22, 2008 and the
following items were discussed.
Doug Carter, Fire Chief, explained that request for bids for the personal protective
equipment/turnout gear for the Fire Department were sent to four vendors, two bids were
submitted and only one met the specifications. The gear is being purchased using a FEMA grant.
Councilperson Welper reported that Jeri Thornsberry called after Monday's meeting asking what
happened to the ordinance change she requested. Don Temeyer, Community Planning &
Development Director, explained that the items Ms. Thornsberry talked about have been in the
zoning ordinance at least since 1969 and maybe longer. Her changes are not a simple change.
The Planning and Zoning Commission worked on the changes for two years. Mr. Temeyer
suggested the council move ahead with the proposed ordinance and that the changes suggested
by Ms. Thornsberry be forwarded to the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission for
study. Councilperson Welper noted he was confused on the amendment Monday night to allow
200 square foot vertical metal buildings as council already decided at the work session to keep
the ordinance at 120 square foot.
Councilperson Schmitt noted that council should not legislate on the fly. Nobody brought up
height, and now the building can be 15 to 18 feet tall. It is no longer a shed when you get over
200 feet, but a garage. He feels that was an incorrect process and that the requirement should
stay at 120 square feet for a vertical metal building.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained his request to set the date of hearing to
purchase Landpride mowers and John Deere commercial front mowers with attachments. Mr.
Huting reported they feel by requesting several brands the city will receive more competitive
bids.
Steve Decker, Superintendent of Streets, updated the mayor and council on the removal of the
new snow.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:20 a.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk