November 16, 2011 – Special Meeting – City Code Review

City of Walcott November 16, 2011

A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Walcott, Iowa was held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, with Mayor Couper calling the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Council members present were: Larry Koberg, Tim Koehler, Jackie Puck, and Jacob Puck. Absent: Kostichek. City employees present were: L. Rickertsen and J. Blake.

Koberg moved and Jackie Puck seconded to approve the agenda. Ayes: All. Motion carried.

Chapters 145 : 162 (Building and Property Regulations) of the Walcott Code of Ordinances were reviewed and discussed. Rickertsen will forward the proposed changes, as discussed, to Iowa Codification to incorporate in the recodifcation process. Rickertsen reported that the Zoning & Subdivision Chapters (165-168) are currently being thoroughly reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission.

Discussion was held on a proposed snow emergency parking policy presented by Blake. The topic will be listed on a future council agenda. Rickertsen will prepare an article for the newsletter to encourage parking on the side with even addresses on even numbered days and on the side with odd numbered addresses on odd numbered days for those who do not have any off street parking available during snowfalls.

Jackie Puck moved and Koberg seconded to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried.