Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a grant for the Mid-America Park expansion with an amendment to prioritize existing basketball court refurbishment and future amenities. They also approved a final plat for a mobile home park extension but denied a special use permit for auto sales due to non-compliance. An appeal from Riverside Mobile Home Park regarding code violations and unpermitted work was also denied.
Key Decisions & Votes
Mid-America Park Expansion Phase Two Project Agreement
22:50The Land and Water Conservation Fund project agreement for $790,000 was approved with an amendment. The amendment directs staff to repair and revitalize the existing basketball court and include security cameras in the FY24-25 budget. Staff is also directed to seek additional grant funding for a new basketball court and permanent bathrooms, or undertake a phased project completion plan from future budgets if grants are unavailable.
Final Plat of Parkway Extension
26:30The final plat for the Parkway Mobile Home Community expansion, adding 76 mobile home sites, was approved. The project complied with all preliminary plat requirements and addressed previous concerns.
Special Use Permit for Automotive Sales and Rentals
34:50A request for a 12-month special use permit for auto sales was denied. The applicant failed to adhere to a previous agreement to not park cars for sale in front of the business, and staff and the Planning Commission recommended denial due to incompatibility with zoning requirements.
Riverside Mobile Home Park Appeal
1:06:00The appeal from Riverside Mobile Home Park regarding code violations, unpermitted work, and the placement of dilapidated mobile homes was denied. The council upheld the city's position requiring permits for mobile home movement and adherence to federal HUD requirements for all units.
Upcoming Community Events
Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast
7:30 AM at Reed Conference Center, featuring Retired Colonel Stephanie Wilson. Tickets $30 each or $300 for a table of eight.
Daddy Daughter Dance
Community Center, three sessions. Tickets on sale soon. Contact 869-8622.
Financial Matters
Sales tax and use tax update
December sales tax up 1.2% ($52,000) and January up 0.5% ($22,000), described as flat overall.
Public Comments
The owner of Riverside Mobile Home Park sought approval for homes brought in without permits, citing efforts to provide affordable housing and previous communication with a city attorney. Residents spoke in favor of the park's community efforts and growth, while another citizen supported code enforcement's findings due to the park's appearance and safety concerns. Additionally, a citizen expressed frustration with code enforcement practices, alleging lack of due process and offering to assist the city.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Phased project completion plan for Mid-America Park based on the approved master plan and future budgets.
Announcements
- Pete Singleton recognized as Employee of the Year for 2023.
- Greg Whipley introduced as Interim Police Chief.
Agenda Summary
Routine Consent Agenda Items (excluding Item 6)
Approval of various routine administrative matters.
Approval of Land and Water Conservation Fund Project Agreement for Mid-America Park Expansion Phase Two
Agreement for $790,000 for park expansion, amended to include basketball court refurbishment, security cameras, and future grant seeking for additional amenities.
PC 2158 Public Hearing: Approval of the final plat of Parkway extension
Final plat for the expansion of Parkway Mobile Home Community, adding 76 mobile home sites.
PC 2156 Public Hearing: Special Use Permit to allow Automotive Sales and Rentals
Request for a 12-month special use permit for auto sales at 2224 South Air Depot. Applicant failed to meet previous conditions.
Various requests for hearings by Riverside Mobile Home Park
Hearing regarding code violations, unpermitted work, and the placement of dilapidated mobile homes at Riverside Mobile Home Park.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative matters for the Municipal Authority.
Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative matters for the Hospital Authority.