HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-29-09 Residential NeighborhoodsRESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS SEPTEMBER 29. 2009
Timothy Rouse., Chairperson, Residential Neighborhoods Committee called the meeting to order
at 5:00 p. m.
Committee Members Present: Karen L. White, Anthony "Tony" Fitts, Citizen Member
Other Councilmember's Present: None
Other's Present: Phil St. Clair, Catherine Toppel, James Harris, Mr. Alexander, John Voorde
Agenda: Bill No. 79-09 -Amend Code Chapter 14, Article 9, Parking Regulations in Residential
Neighborhoods when Fee is Charges
Chairperson Rouse began the hearing on Bill No. 79-09 by introducing newly sworn-in Citizen
Member Anthony Fitts. Mr. Rouse then made a point to commend the Park Board for trying to
raise program funds for the neighborhood centers. He then stated the overall purpose of the bill
was to create a level playing field between the city and residents. In other words, if both are
going to profit from special event parking, both should be subject to the same rules. The specific
question prompting the bill was the concern whether the Park Department would need to secure a
permit for parking at Kelly Park.
Phil St. Clair Superintendent of the Park Department said they had applied for a permit they
would not allow tailgating or alcohol. He went on to say the Park Department currently allows
parking on the paved areas of Fredrickson Park which is allowed to raise funds for the Boy
Scouts. Catherine Toppel, Code Enforcement Director, said her interpretation of the current
ordinance would already require the Park Department to apply for a permit. She went on to add
that the Kelly Field proposal filled an apparent need and the restrictions were respectful of the
neighbors.
James Harris who operates private parking areas said he was satisfied with a level playing field.
Phil St. Clair added the playground at Kelly Park would not be closed during parking periods.
Catherine Toppel suggested that perhaps the definitions of residential areas be improved in the
original bill.
Chairperson Rouse brought the meeting to a close saying he would withdraw the bill if the same
interpretation of the rules applied to all!
There being no further business to come before the Committees at this time, Chairperson Rouse,
adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Timothy Ro ., Chairperson
Residential Neighborhoods