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City of Waterloo - Ordinance Committee met March 20.

Here is the minutes as provided by the Committee:

Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm with the follow committee members in attendance,  Aldermen Clyde Heller, Steve Notheisen, Rita Trantham, James Hopkins, and Russ Row.    Aldermen Gerald Frederick, Stan Darter, Russ Thomas, Director of Public Works Tim Birk, Zoning  Code Administrator Jim Nagel were also present.  Dave Spalding, Gerry Sickmeier, and James  Smugala, of Bootsie’s Kitchen were in attendance.  Agenda Item 1.  Petitions by Citizens on Non‐agenda Items.  None.  Agenda Item 2. Exterior Building Materials for Bootsie’s Kitchen at 1365 N. Il. Rte. 3. Mr.  Spalding spoke on the materials proposed for the exterior of proposed building and displayed  images of completed structure.  The request is to approve cement board as an approved  material as it is available in color combinations desired.  After discussion and question/answers,  a motion to approve material was made by Steve Notheisen, second by Jim Hopkins, approved  5‐0.  This will advance to full council for final approval.  Agenda Item 3.  Building materials in I‐1.  Jim Nagel presented proposed language change to  address the building materials approved for B‐1, B‐2, and B‐3.  His proposal is to have I‐1 and I‐2  building materials conform to those in B‐2.  It offers builders the option to present to council  alternatives for Council approval on a case by case basis if their building material is not  identified in the approved materials.  Motion to add this material list to I‐1 and I‐2 as approved  building materials was made by Rita Trantham and seconded by Russ Row. Motion approved 50.  Jim Nagel will address the language changes and move forward.  Agenda Item 4. Plat of Survey for Division of Lot # 4 of Dannehold Farm Estates, Phase I.  Jim  Nagel informed committee of division that Monroe County is accepting and desires the City  make a determination of acceptance or non‐acceptance of this property division. Discussion on  topic, motion to accept division and forward to full council approval made by Russ Row,  seconded by Steve Notheisen, and approved 5‐0. This will advance to Council for approval.  Agenda Item 5. Mobile signs.  The topic of mobile signs was presented by Jim Nagel.  The  language was suggested by members of the Zoning Board of Appeals to provide guidance on  what is a mobile sign and how it applies to local business. After discussion and review of draft  language, a motion by Steve Notheisen to have Jim Nagel and City Attorney place the language  in ordinance format. Motion seconded by Russ Row and approved 5‐0.  Agenda Item 6, Food Trucks.  The proposed draft ordinance was provided to all committee  members prior to meeting as this topic had many directions and no proposed resolution at the  Utility Meeting.  Steve Notheisen motioned to change definition of City Sponsored Event. After discussion, the draft ordinance titled Mobile Food Vendors, under paragraph “Definitions”, the  third definition proposed change to read”  “City Sanctioned Food Truck Event means outdoor or seasonal events and includes the  following:  Mayfest, Chamber of Commerce Concert Series, Porta Westfalica Festival, Monroe  County Fair, Waterloo Homecoming, PumpkinFest and Waterloo Christmas Walk.”  This motion  was made by Steve Notheisen, second by Russ Row.  Motion move forward on this modification  and ordinance as presented vote was 4‐1.  As second part of this agenda item is proposed addition to Chapter 7, Business Code, addition  of Article XI, Special Events‐ Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.  Discussion focused on 7‐9‐1,  Definitions and relationship to above Food Truck definitions addressed in prior draft ordinance.   At this point, Jim Nagel and City Attorney Dan Hayes said they would work on modifications to  paragraph and provide alternative language to remove concern of unlimited food truck once  approval of special event permit was approved.    Agenda Item 7 Murals.  Due to approaching City Council Meeting start time, this agenda item  will be address at a future Ordinance Meeting.  Motion to adjourn made by Russ Row, second by Rita Trantham, adjourning at 7:18. Vote 5‐0