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<br />E-Mailed to Council on 5/3/01 at 11 :34 a.m. <br />Apri] 25, 2001 Council Minutes <br /> <br />Ms. Kathy Peil, 1859 - 73rd Street, stated that her and her husband have been trying to <br />build an in-ground pool in their backyard for two (2) years. Ms. Peil requested that <br />Council agree to release her building permit on Tuesday, May I, 200 I pending a <br />favorable outcome at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting regarding Ordinance <br />#4 amendments and requirements for pools. <br /> <br />Council Member Capra questioned Mr. Hoeft whether the City could legally agree to <br />comply with Ms. Peil's request. <br /> <br />Mr. Hoeft suggested releasing the permit subject to the approval of the Planning and <br />Zoning Commission. Mr. Hoeft also suggested that if Council had concerns in regards to <br />pool requirements, they should address same at a special meeting or attend the Planning <br />and Zoning Commission meeting. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned the approval of Council prior to the <br />process being completed. <br /> <br />Council Member Travis clarified that pools are not currently addressed in Ordinance #4 <br />and Staff is treating them as an Accessory Structure. <br /> <br />Mr. Hoeft stated that Council has the authority to release the permit. Mr. Hoeft also <br />stated that this request is not a Variance and is not governed by Ordinance #4. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg questioned the feelings of Ms. Peil's neighbors. Ms. Peil stated that she <br />had discussed the pool and required fencing with her neighbors as signatures would be <br />required to install the fencing on the property line. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg questioned whether additional pool requirements would need to be in <br />place if Ordinance #4 is amended regarding pools. Council Member Broussard Vickers <br />stated that most pool requirements are covered under building codes and state law. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg suggested calling a special meeting the night of the Planning and <br />Zoning Commission meeting to discuss this matter. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson suggested a telephone vote. Mr. Hoeft stated that a special <br />meeting or a telephone poll would need to be published. <br /> <br />Council Member Travis stated he felt this was a formality and he was fine with approving <br />the release of the permit contingent upon Planning and Zoning Commission approval. <br /> <br />Ms. Peil questioned the possibility of residents raising concern with the amendments to <br />Ordinance #4 regarding the pool requirements subsequent to approval and during the <br />publication period. Mr. March explained that upon two (2) consecutive publications of <br />the amendments, they would become effective. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 12 <br />