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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-09-19-83MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1983 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on Sept. 19, 1983. Council members Kerr, Walker, Fleming, McMullen, Johnson and Garretson were present. Also present was Jim Wheeler as attorney and Clerk-Treasurer Hancock. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to approve the minutes of August 29, 1983. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Old Business Public Hearing - Ordinance D-386, Additional Appropriation - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-386 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response from the public the hearing was closed. Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend the account for the flasher signal to read traffic signal instead of traffic signs. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson inquired as to why the stop signs at Main and Gray had not been installed as yet. Mayor Reiman stated all signs would go up at the same time the flasher was installed. Mrs. Kerr requested that the BPW consider flashing warning signs on the ground warning of the approaching stop. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-386 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-386 which passed unanimously. Ordinance Z-196 - Sign Ordinance Amendments - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-196. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Kiphart, Director of Community Development, explained the changes as proposed. Mr. Garretson made a motion to delete amendment to K under proposal #2 25.7.01-3. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to amend Mr. Garretson's motion to leave the proposed amendment in but change the last paragraph to read "No more than one(l) corporate flag shall be flown from any one particular business location. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and failed 6-0. Mr. Garretson motion to delete proposed amendment 2 under K 25.7.01-3K passed 5-1, Mrs.McMullen voting nay. Mr. Garretson made a motion to delete amendment #8 regarding Changeable Copy Sign. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed 4- 2, Mrs. McMullen and Mrs. Kerr voting nay. Mr. Garretson made a motion to delete reference to one color from proposed amendment #9. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed 4- 2, Mrs. McMullen and Mrs. Kerr voting nay. Some members of the Council had discussion on the restrictions imposed in the first sentence of proposed amendment #11, feeling it was too broad. Following discussion, Mr. Garretson made a motion to return proposed amendment #11 to the Plan Commission for review. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to amend proposed amendment #34 to read "Once eighty percent (80%) of units are leased, sold or occupied, real estate signs are limited to either a ground, wall or window sign of six(6) sq.ft. or less." Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed 5-1, Mr. Walker voting nay. Mr. Garretson made a motion that the amended amendment be sent back to the Plan Commission for clarification of Multi-Tenant Building Complex as to tenant owner or lease, commercial and residential. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimously. The Council reviewed Ordinance Z-196 through proposed change #41 and will address the remainder of Ordinance Z-196 at the next regular meeting on October. Comprehensive Plan Contract - Mrs. McMullen stated that the plan was given to the Council merely for informational purposes and any comment they may have. New Business Request for Funds for Street Department Building & Clerk-Treasurers Office - The Council was in receipt of requests from the street department for $14,775 for a new office building and $1950 from the Clerk-Treasurer for remodeling in her office. Mr. Garretson made a motion to advertise and have an ordinance prepared for both projects. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Dolen explained the proposed building. Vote was taken on Mr. Garretson's motion and motion passed unanimously. Other Business Mr. Garretson requested Discussion on City Census in 1984 and Salary for Personnel Consults be placed on the agenda for next meeting. Mayor Reiman stated she would be attending IACT where there would be discussion regarding door to door solicitations and would bring back recommendations. There being no further business to come before the meeting the same was duly adjourned at 10:45 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: