HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_CCMeeting_05202014CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 20, 2014 — 7:00 P.M.
IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESENT: Mayor Brad Andersen, Council President Robyn Keyes, Council Member
Rob Geray, Council Member Dan Gubler, Council Member Kathy McNamara, Public Works
Director Zech Prouse, Police Chief Shannon Basaraba, Building Inspector Allen Eldridge, and
City Clerk Julie Hammond.
ABSENT: Treasurer Am5' Sullivan.
VISITORS: Linda Stanger, Ron Larson, Kaelyne Schwieder, Todd Brewington, Andrew
Hufford, Bart Rothe, Chris Biggs, Deborah Williams, Jerry Hansen, Susan Johnson, Jolyn Louk,
Sally Price, Anita Conley, Lucretia Larsen, Vaun Larsen, Jared White, Josh Sayre, Todd Hyde,
John Price, Dennis McArthur.
Mayor Andersen welcomed everyone and Chief Basaraba led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: Work & Council Minutes of April 15, 2014 looked good. Mayor Andersen
explained that the City was 7 months into the fiscal year. He stated that the Expense Report
showed 20% down on Splash Zone and a total of $16,000 for the Kubota Utility Vehicle. Mayor
Andersen explained the "M" and "V" stood for manual and voided checks. He stated that office
expense was over because it was a catch all account. Capital Improvement was low but there
was a water leak on Main St last week. Mayor Andersen entertained a motion. Council
President Keyes motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member McNamara
seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion carried.
Jerry Hansen Public Hearing — Annexation/Zoning of Property Located at the Corner of
49th and 55th East: Mayor Andersen explained the Public Hearing Process. He stated that it
was like a court trial and Mr. Hansen would come to the podium and present his Annexation/
Zoning Application "Exhibit A". Visitors would then have a chance to come to the podium;
state their name, address, and position (in -favor; neutral; or opposed). Any questions would be
written down and answered during Mr. Hansen's rebuttal.
Mr. Hansen presented his 'proposal. He stated he would like to annex 2.21 acres into Iona's R-1
(Single Family Residential) Zone and hook on to the City water system; doing away with the
current well house. He proposed six building lots or less. Director Prouse showed everyone the
location of the property on the map.
Mayor Andersen opened the public portion of the hearing.
Anita Conley of 5166 N 55th East stated she was opposed. She was worried it would go further
and didn't want to see a bunch of housing.
Linda Stanger of 5387 E 49th North stated she was opposed. She stated it was a narrow piece of
property and there was more street frontage on 55th East where the well house was located. Ms.
Stanger asked if Mr. Hansen was required to submit a subdivision plat. She also wanted to know
how many approaches to the development there would be and the configuration of the lots.
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Anita Conley of 5166 N 55th East still opposed. She wanted to know where the entrances/exits
of the development would be; if there would be curbing. She asked if there would be a
development agreement.
Mr. Hansen took the podium for his rebuttal. Council Member Gubler stated that the hearing
was not about a subdivision but about annexing property. Mayor Andersen agreed; stating we
are here to look at annexing property and the zoning allowed. Any questions referencing streets,
roads, and lot size wouldhve to meet City Code and would be presented during the plat
approval process. Council President Keyes stated there would be another public hearing at that
time.
Mayor Andersen closed the public portion of the hearing and opened Council discussion.
Council Member McNamara stated that the water lines were too small on 55th East and wanted to
know if the City was planning on replacing them sooner than later. She didn't think it was a
hardship to add Mr. Hansen's property to the water system.
Council Member Gubler didn't see any problem with the annexation/zoning. He stated the
property was contiguous; the lot size met requirements; and there was adequate water for fire
flow volumes.
Council Member Geray had no initial comments.
Council President Keyes was satisfied with the application.
Mayor Andersen asked if the water rights would be donated to the City. Mr. Hansen stated there
were three parties involved with the water rights to that location: himself; Ms. Stanger; and Mr.
Larson.
Mayor Andersen recommended approval and entertained a motion. Council Member Geray
motioned to approve Mr. Hansen's annexation in accordance with the application. Council
Member McNamara seconded the motion. Jerry Hansen's Annexation/Zoning Application for
the property located at the corner of 49th North and 55th East was approved by roll call vote:
Robyn Keyes — Yes Rob Geray — Yes
Dan Gubler — Yes Kathy McNamara — Yes
Jerry Hansen Public Hearing — Flag Lot Variance Request Located at 5330 Hansen Ave:
Mayor Andersen reminded everyone of the public hearing process and asked Mr. Hansen to
present his proposal for a Flag Lot Variance "Exhibit B. Mr. Hansen stated that on approval of
his subdivision application the City required him to apply for a Flag Lot Variance because there
wasn't anything in City Code that gave access to one lot. Mayor Andersen explained that there
are some older, acre lots in town that are narrow and long and in order for anyone to develop the
property they need access to the lot from a dedicated street. The City was currently working on a
Flag Lot Ordinance that would allow access to one lot; in the meantime a variance request was
the only way to gain access.
Jolyn Louk of 5428 Rockwood stated she was neutral. She asked for clarification of one
entrance to the property. Council Member Gubler stated that Council had approved the building
lot and access to the middle lot would be off of Hansen.
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