HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.09.2005COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 9, 2005
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid,
Welper.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Kincaid that
Seven. Motion carried.
Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Sc
the Agenda, as proposed, be
Councilperson Clark requested the work session to discuss the ongoing prc
dumping used appliances, furniture, clothing, etc. for the St. Vincent DePaul
Street. The city vacated the alley, a fence was installed and now people are d
of the building next to the gate. Several meetings have been held with repre
Vincent DePaul, and they have refused to take ownership that they are the cau
Code Enforcement checks the area twice per week, and if there are items R
Services sends a truck to pick it up at no cost to St. Vincent DePaul. St. V
been asked if they would put up a light, a sign or have a security guard in ply
far, they have installed a sign.
Councilperson Clark would like a city policy if we get complaints concernin
city would either continue to pick it up at no cost or can the city charge some
service. Dave Zellhoefer, Assistant City Attorney, responded there
administrative ordinance which would allow the city to pick up the items and
owner. The usual remedy is to write a citation to the owner/tenant of the bui.
are responsible.
mitt, Gunderson,
approved. Ayes:
blem with people
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Mayor Hurley noted that other than operating a business on the property, St. Vincent DePaul
does not ask/let people dump items in this area.
Councilperson Welper stated that Sharon Spears informed him there ar numerous spots
throughout the city where dumping takes place, and he feels if we go after S . Vincent DePaul,
people will just dump somewhere else.
Larry Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Waste Management Services, reported this has been an
ongoing issue. St. Vincent DePaul only owns one foot of the property where the dumping is
taking place, and the rest of the property is owned by Vose.
Councilperson Clark stated he understands people are dumping all over the city, but he would
like to remedy this problem or put them on a garbage route.
Mayor Hurley suggested a camera be installed. Councilperson Clark suggested installation of a
light and a 3' x 5' foot sign stating it is illegal dumping and include the amount of fine. Mr.
Smith reported that a camera was used for two years, but the city never pros cuted one person.
Councilperson Gunderson suggested changing the work hours for one Code En orcement Officer
so they could work some nights and weekends. Anyone caught illegally d mping should be
given a ticket with the $500.00 fine. Councilperson Welper stated he feel the city needs a
transfer station, so people have a place to take their items or we will con 'nue to have this
problem. Mr. Smith stated when the city cleans up private property, they n ally charge for
this service. Councilperson Cole stated she would like to see it enforced by C de Enforcement,
and that we may have to have a media circus for two weeks to get the wor out as we can't
change human behavior. Councilperson Gunderson stated we have laws on t e books now we
could use for illegal dumping, and he feels if we do this for one or two weeks a could help this
area. Councilperson Kincaid noted there is illegal dumping on Willow Stree along Idaho and
Louise Streets even though there is a street light in the area. Councilperson chmitt stated it is
illegal dumping and no different than any other place with illegal dumping.
Mr. Smith noted the city has a camera to video the incidents, but lighting co
We could ask St. Vincent DePaul if they would let us use their power supply.
ld be a problem.
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Mayor Hurley commented that it hurts the community at large because of the appearance, and all
our sewer and garbage customers pay to clean up the area.
Councilperson Welper stated he would like signs installed all over town telling people to put
litter in its place.
Mayor Hurley will get with the Building Official/Maintenance Administrator and Police Chief to
put something together and bring back to the council.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Clark, seconded by Welper that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:17 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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