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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/1999October 11, 1999 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, October 11, 1999. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Murphy, Jordan, Gronen, Collier, Anders. Absent: Krizek. Invocation by: Reverend Jim Carstensen, Good Shepard Lutheran Church Pledge of Allegiance: Troop 2, Zion Lutheran - Matt Smith, Ross Samek, Sam Drummond, Dave Hacker, Kurt Olsen, Nick Roe, Cal Kennedy, Kevin Temple and Steve Graham, Leader. 112885 - Jordan/Murphy that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 11, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., to add Item 28a and delete Item 34 be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 112886 - Councilperson Getty stated that as a city councilperson you get to attend many meetings. This weekend he and Councilperson Collier were invited to College Square for the annual Girl Scout Munch -Off to kick-off the sale of Girl Scout cookies. Councilperson Getty stated that Councilperson Collier won the event again this year. The first time he ate ten cookies in 30 seconds and the second time he ate twelve cookies in 30 seconds. Getty/Collier that the above oral comments be Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112887 - Collier/Gronen 112888 - received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 4, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring the week of October 10 - 16, 1999 as Earth Sciences Week. HEARINGS Jordan/Murphy that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request of Gaylen and Betty Brooke to vacate the 15 foot building line along property generally located at 2000 Teton Drive for future additions, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 30, 1999, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112889 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Gronen that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112890 - Murphy/Collier that "an Ordinance vacating the 15 foot building located at 2000 Teton Drive", be received, placed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. 112891 - Collier/Gronen that rules requiring ordinances to be considered prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: 112892 - Collier/Anders line along property generally on file, considered and passed Motion carried. and voted for passage at two Krizek. Motion carried. that "an Ordinance vacating the 15 foot building line along property generally located at 2000 Teton Drive", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4384. October 11, 1999 Page 2 HEARINGS CONTINUED 112893 - Jordan/Collier that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Gaylen and Betty Brooke to vacate, sell and convey the 10 foot portion of right-of-way abutting property generally located at 2000 Teton Drive for $1,100.00 for future additions, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 30, 1999, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112894 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Murphy that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112895 - Murphy/Gronen that "an Ordinance vacating the 10 foot portion of right-of-way abutting property generally located at 2000 Teton Drive" be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112896 - Collier/Anders that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112897 - Collier/Getty that "an Ordinance vacating the 10 foot portion of right-of-way abutting property generally located at 2000 Teton Drive" be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4385. 112898 - Collier/Gronen that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance" be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-693. 112899 - Jordan/Anders that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request of Red Droste to sell and convey property generally located southeast of the corner of Fletcher and University Avenues for $7,000.00 for construction of a storage building, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 30, 1999, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112900 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Councilperson Anders stated that Item No. 8 on tonight's agenda sets the date of hearing to rezone the same property and asked if the city should authorize the sale of the property prior to the hearing on the rezoning. City Planner Don Temeyer stated that Mr. Droste is aware that he will have to have the property rezoned after the sale. Mr. Temeyer stated that the city needs to authorize the sale of the property first because the city as the owner of the property does not want to go through the rezoning process. Jordan/Anders that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112901 - Gronen/Collier that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance" be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-694. .>..October 11, 1999 Page 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 112902 - Collier/Jordan that communication from Street Superintendent transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $2,548.55 per hour to Cedar Valley Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Downtown Snow Removal Contract for the 1999-2000 Winter Season be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said award of contract", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-695. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 112903 - Gronen/Anders that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Mohammad Islami to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural to "M -2,P" Planned Industrial property generally located north of West Ridgeway Avenue approximately one-quarter mile west of Martin Road to construct a greenhouse, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 1, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-696. 112904 - Gronen/Anders that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of John Dixon to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "C-1" Commercial District property generally located at the southwest corner of Grandview Avenue and West Parker Street and generally known as the East Side Used Furniture Store, together with recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 1, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-697. 112905 - Gronen/Anders that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Dawn O'Neill for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 512 Terrace Drive, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-698. 112906 - Gronen/Anders that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of LaVern and Eleanor Droste to rezone from "R-2" One & Two Family Residence District to "C - 2/C -Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located southeast of the corner of Fletcher and University Avenues, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 1, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-699. DOCUMENTS 112907 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Water transmitting Change Order No. 4 for conjunction with the Easton Avenue No. 549, be received, placed on execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: 112908 - Anders/Jordan Pollution/Flood Control Superintendent a net increase in the amount of $6,796.00 in Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract file and approved and Mayor authorized to Krizek. Motion carried. that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $17,810.27 from Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 West San Marnan Drive Ditch Grading, Contract No. 615, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-700. October 11, 1999 Page 4 DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 112909 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Allen L. Tarr for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $3,000.00 for property located at 301 Rath Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-701. 112910 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Larry Aschbrenner for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $5,585.00 for property located at 1210/1212 Mulberry Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-702. 112911 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Larry W. Niemann for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $275,000.00 for property located at 1340 Logan Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-703. 112912 - Jordan/Collier that communication from City Planner transmitting an agreement with Markin Consultants for an economic and fiscal impacts study at a cost of $14,000.00 in conjunction with the Greyhound Park Conversion Plan, with said cost to be paid using Hotel/Motel Tax funds, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Getty stated that he wished to go on record opposing spending $14,000 for the study. Councilperson Getty stated that he cannot find any other city project that requested a sound and impact study. Councilperson Getty stated that the council asked the National Cattle Congress to pay for a noise study. The Cattle Congress performed an earlier study that was not good enough and now the Cattle Congress had to pay $3,500.00 for another sound study which shows the same results as the previous study. The request to construct a racetrack at the Greyhound Park was reviewed by the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment and they did not request a noise study. Councilperson Getty stated that it was the recommendation of the council that the site plan amendment request be sent back to the Board of Adjustment, which recommendation is not mandatory. Councilperson Getty stated that he does not agree with the $14,000.00 cost no matter where the funding comes from. Councilperson Getty stated that the Cattle Congress wants to get something going for the citizens. Councilperson Jordan stated that he feels the whole community wants racing, that this is just a stepping stone. Councilperson Jordan stated that this study will help the whole city. Councilperson Anders stated that he does not support spending $14,000.00 for a study. Councilperson Anders stated that he feels if the city does not pay the $14,000.00 it will just delay the project longer. Councilperson Anders stated that it seems to him that every time the National Cattle Congress tries to do something, this city does everything it can to stop them. Councilperson Anders stated that it's time to take off the handcuffs and let the National Cattle Congress run this as a business and have racing out there. Mayor Rooff noted for the record that the city council saved the National Cattle Congress with a loan. Councilperson Murphy stated that he doesn't think the city council is trying to stop racing but believes the rights of the citizens are important, and that is why he has been working to ensure citizens' rights are taken care of in the southwest part of town. Councilperson Gronen stated that he feels in the middle, and that on one hand the minority are dictating to the majority. Councilperson Gronen stated that the term "political" means compromising, and we need to compromise. Councilperson Gronen stated that he is going to support the proposal to spend the $14,000.00 as it will protect the city in case of litigation, and, hopefully, in the future it will help the city to avoid other studies. This study could be used to show it is positive for growth of Waterloo. - October 11, 1999 Page 5 DOCUMENTS CONTINUED Councilperson Collier stated that he feels the council owes the citizens the courtesy of doing what they said they would do and that it is important to Waterloo. Councilperson Collier stated that when there are tough decisions, the council makes good decisions. Councilperson Getty stated that he hopes when the impact study is done, the city council will make recommendation to the Board of Adjustment and take off some of the handcuffs and allow the National Cattle Congress to run a profitable business. Councilperson Getty stated that he is not naive enough that if he votes no the council will make the National Cattle Congress pay for the impact study. Councilperson Getty stated that we should get the study done and get on with the project. Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Four. Nays: Getty, Anders. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-704. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 112913 - Jordan/Murphy that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Northland Oil to dedicate an easement to use city -owned property for vehicle purposes be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-705. 112914 - Jordan/Murphy that "Resolution approving recommendation of the Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission that the council support a total renovation/construction project, including development of the Chicago Great Western Freight Depot for the Waterloo Museum of Arts Youth Pavilion, the development of the plaza area surrounding the Depot and to develop a concept and plan for an addition to the Center for the Arts to address space needs that would include: a ceramics studio, building and collection storage, a freight elevator, a loading dock, a Resource Center for youth, a permanent collection Gallery and additional security", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Mayor Rooff stated that he placed this item on the agenda on Friday even though there was no final resolution. Mayor Rooff stated that the Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission approved use of the Chicago Great Western Depot for the Youth Pavilion, but they wanted to study how rooms would be used at the Center for the Arts building. Mayor Rooff stated that this is just a yes, this is okay with us motion because there are no contracts between anybody. Mary Ann Burk, Chairperson of the Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission, stated that the commission did meet and do support renovation of the Youth Pavilion at the depot. The commission believes it is important things are done simultaneously. The commission would like to simultaneously build up the band shell and fountain. Also simultaneously the Commission would like an addition to the Center for the Arts to address space needs that would include a ceramics studio, building and collection storage, a freight elevator, a loading dock, a Resource Center for youth, a permanent collection gallery and additional security, which were all included in the original plan. Mayor Rooff stated that approval of this resolution will get the ball rolling, and that all proposals and contracts will have to come back to the council. Mayor Rooff stated that McElroy Trust is willing to donate funds if we start the project by January. Councilperson Murphy asked if private funds will be used for the bandshell. Ms. Burk stated they will be looking for funding for staff. Mayor Rooff asked if the commission will be refining the proposal and if there will planning and other input prior to construction. Mike Broshar, project architect, stated that he is still working on the plans for both the depot renovation and the Art Center improvements. Those plans are being developed as efforts to secure ownership of the depot from Silos & Smokestacks and raise additional money for the project continues. Mayor Rooff commented once the architect starts the detailed planning and designing, there may be changes. Mayor Rooff stated that the city should accept the Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission's recommendation. Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-706. October 11, 1999 Page 6 BILLS PAYMENT 112915 - Murphy that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-73, dated October 11, 1999, in the amount of $2,289,612.02, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office", be adopted, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-707. NEW BUSINESS 112916 - Jordan/Murphy to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Riverview Recreational Area Parking Lot, Contract No. 619, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112917 - Jordan/Collier that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Riverview Recreational Area Parking Lot, Contract No. 619, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 112918 - Jordan/Gronen that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-708. 112919 - Collier/Murphy that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as October 25, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking of bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-709. 112920 - Jordan/Murphy that communication from City Engineer transmitting proposed Street Reconstruction list for 2000 through 2003 and Overlay Street Improvements list for 2000 be received, placed on file and that "Resolution approving Year 2000 Street Reconstruction and Overlay Street Improvements Lists", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-710. Councilperson Anders stated that with the flood problems on Rainbow Drive, the city needs to try to find money to alleviate flooding at Niagara and Hanna. Councilperson Anders commented that Ward 3 has been low on the council's list because of the soil, but with the flooding problems on Rainbow Drive, he will need to work with the council for funding for storm sewer improvements. Mayor Rooff stated that he has had meetings with staff over the past few weeks setting up plans for storm management consisting of approximately $30 million long-term projects. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated that he is working on a storm management plan which would use bond funding, grants and local option tax funds. Mayor Rooff stated that he is concerned with Rainbow, Hammond and Gardner. Councilperson Anders stated that he is waiting for the engineer's pavement management report. Councilperson Collier stated that there is a drainage problem on North Barclay and 4th Street in front of Sullivan Park. Mayor Rooff stated that problem is correctable, it is not a flooding problem but a flow problem. 112921 - Gronen/Anders that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment of Christine L. Rugh to the Airport Commission effective immediately, with term expiration date of September 17, 2002, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. October 11, 1999 Page 7 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 112922 - Gronen/Anders that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment of Michael Reyhons to the ADA Compliance Commission effective immediately, with term expiration date of February 22, 2001, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. TRAVEL REQUESTS 112923 - Anders/Collier that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Robert Ball, Chief Building Inspector; Inspector, to attend 1997 UBC & 2000 Comparative Analysis Seminar in Des Moines costs not to exceed $260.00, including use and Robert Walker, Building IBC Nonstructural Provisions—A , Iowa, on November 3, 1999, with of city vehicle. 2. Joyce Craft, Secretary; and Judy Astleford, Secretary, to attend On the Front Line: The Permit Counter—Top Survival Strategies for Front -Line Staff Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 5, 1999, with costs not to exceed $260.00, including use of city vehicle. 3. Doug Erpelding, Plan Review Specialist; and Dan Youngblood, Chief Combination Inspector, to attend 1997 UBC & 2000 IBC Nonstructural Provisions—A Comparative Analysis and Architectural Applications of the UBC Seminars in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 3-4, 1999, with costs not to exceed $500.00, including use of city vehicle 4. Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manager, to attend Fall Conference of the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 20- 22, 1999, with costs not to exceed $230.00. 5. Tim Mrozek, Traffic Engineer, to attend Traffic Calming: Basics and Beyond Course in Evanston, Illinois, on October 17-20, 1999, with costs not to exceed $900.00, including use of city vehicle. 6. Walter Reed, Jr., Executive Conference of the National Greensboro, North Carolina, on to exceed $1,740.00. Director, to attend 52nd Annual Training Association of Human Rights Workers in October 25 -November 1, 1999, with costs not 7. Dennis H. Sailis, Contract Compliance Officer, to attend 1999 National Training Institute for the American Contract Compliance Association in West Palm Beach, Florida, on October 19-24, 1999, with costs not to exceed $1,641.00. 8. Andy Loonan, Associate Planner, to attend Brownfield Redevelopment for Local Governments training in Chicago, Illinois, on October 17-22, 1999, with costs not to exceed $670.00 Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 112924 - Getty/Jordan that the following beer and liquor license permit applications be received, placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department, and the following application for outdoor service area be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Cadillac Lanes, 650 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/5/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) Hacienda Las Glorias III, 2822 University Avenue (New) (Expires 10/15/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) Brown Bottle, 209 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/21/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer License Permit Application Class C Triple J Mart, 3535 Marigold (Includes Sunday Sales) Drive (Renewal) (Expires 10/12/00) 3. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class B Club Wanabe's Piano Bar, 226 West 5th Street, (Renewal) (Expires 10/19/00) October 11, 1999 Page 8 MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUED 4. Beer License Permit Application Class B Black Hawk Tennis Club, 1005 Black Hawk Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 5. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Hy -Vee, Inc., 306 Byron Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 11/20/00) 6. Wine License Permit Application Class B Q & T Pharmacy, 920 West 5th Street (New) (Expires 10/12/00) 7. Application for Outdoor Service Area Black Hawk Tennis Club, 1005 Black Hawk Road (11/1/99 thru 11/1/2000) Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 112925 - Collier/Jordan that the Council adjourn at 7:59 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk COUNCIL WORK SESSION October 11, 1999 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Mayor Rooff, Getty, Murphy, Jordan, Gronen, Anders. Members absent: Krizek, Collier. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. Don Temeyer, City Planner, reviewed the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to the construction of decks to the front faces of homes. Mr. Temeyer stated that the council held a work session on the amendment and asked staff to further develop the ordinance to create an aesthetically pleasing environment. The ordinance revision would allow for the construction of new decks and porches onto the front of homes. The latest revision is based on feedback staff has received from the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and the Council. Wording has been added to allow both a deck and porch addition to the front of the homes. The width of such additions to the front of homes has been expanded from ''A to 'h the width of the home. Mr. Temeyer stated that staff believes this will still be proportionate to the front of the home without disrupting the intent of the front yard setback. The distance an addition can be extended will still remain at '/a the distance to avoid any disruptive additions and to keep houses somewhat in line along street frontages. Councilperson Anders stated that he opposes the amendment. Councilperson Gronen stated that his main concern was aesthetics, and with the code enforcement officers he feels comfortable with the ordinance amendment. Councilperson Anders asked how many requests for construction of decks to the front faces of homes does the city receive each year and are we changing the ordinance to accommodate a few. Mr. Temeyer stated that it is a regular request and he will get the numbers and report back to council. Councilperson Jordan stated that he feels citizens want an opportunity to be out front and be part of the neighborhood. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk