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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 17, 2005
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present:: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Greenwood, Clark, Gunderson, Schmitt, Welper.
Members absent: Cole.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
Items that are on the council agenda for Monday, February 17, 2005, were discussed with
department heads who have items on the agenda.
Mayor Hurley reviewed the Standing Committee agendas for Monday, February 17, 2005.
Items discussed included:
1. An application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY 2005 Air Service
Development Program grant in the amount of $25,000 to be used for airport
marketing, with no required match.
2. An ordinance adopting the 2003 edition of the International Property Maintenance
Code . Mayor Hurley noted the ordinance has been setting on his desk, and there
have been a number of council work sessions discussing the ordinance. There are
not seven council members in favor of the ordinance. The newly adopted council
goals include the adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code.
Councilperson Welper stated he goes along with the concept, but the money is not
there to help those who need help fixing up their homes, and there are no funds
available for enforcement or legal staff. Councilperson Welper commented that
even if the ordinance passes, it could fail. Mayor Hurley stated that we know we
can't enforce the entire city all at once, so we will start in the Brownfields area
and implement it in the entire city over two years. Mayor Hurley noted there is a
provision for hardships. Councilperson Clark was concerned that without enough
enforcement it would be selective enforcement. Councilperson Welper noted in
some of the newer areas of town, the sidewalks are falling apart and fingers will
be pointed at the city to go after those property owners. Councilperson Welper
stated someone will always be in violation. Councilperson Schmitt suggested that
we should call it code compliance, not code enforcement.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Clark that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk