Minutes-09/14/1983

Bechtoldt stated that a public hearing will be necessary if Grace applies for rezoning from A-1 to R-1. Beuter suggested that maybe a smaller portion could be annexed at this time. Lynch stated that the city has some authority on providing for an orderly development, usually staged. If the property is annexed, the city could set staging and provide restrictions. Cox asked about the run off water into the creek east of town. Staffer stated that developer would have to deal with it. Cox asked about storm sewers. Stoffer stated that the city could control it with the subdivision ordinance. Brown stated that the city should notify the county. Motion Brown second Rohret to place the annexation petition by John W. Grace on the agenda of the special meeting September 21, 1983. Carried unanimously. Sladek stated that if the city annexed the area and did not rezone it the city could be forced to rezone. If the city rezones some of the area in an orderly manner, the city could control it. Potter reported: Holiday Wrecker Service is the towing agent for Iowa City. Holiday only tows a vehicle if an sheriff's deputy is in attendance. It will put a sticker on the vehicle, tow it, impound it and store it. Sladek suggested having the vehicle of James Brotherton's appraised before towing it in case it is not worth the storage fee if Brotherton does not claim it. If Brotherton claims it, the owner will pay the fees. If the owner does not claim a vehicle, the city pays the fees. Sladek stated that the vehicle should be inspected, in person, before any action is taken. If vehicle is worthless, auto salvage could come for it. Resolution concerning Holiday Wrecker Service and Brotherton's vehicle will be placed on agenda for special meeting September 21st. Potter reported that Larry Beuter's term on B of A expires and he will accept another. Motion Stevens second Brown to appoint Larry Beuter to the Board of Adjustment for a term of five years expiring in September, 1988. Carried unanimously. Potter reported that Darla Bartels and Tom Hoyt do not wish to renew their terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion Cox second Brown to appoint Mick Potter and Dave Stoner to the Planning and Zoning Commission for terms of five years each, terms expiring September, 1988. Carried unanimously. A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT WATERWORKS BILLS TO THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS was introduced by Stevens and seconded by Spivey. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Stevens, aye; Rohret, aye. Carried unanimously. Potter stated that the P & Z Commission had some discussion about the control of satellite communication dishes, such as not allowing them in front yards or rooftops. He asked for the council's opinions. Rohret suggested turning the matter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission and stated that he didn't foresee the installation of many dishes in Tiffin. Bechtoldt asked if they were a safety problem in front yards. Council consensus to refer the matter of control of satellite communication dished to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation at a future date.