ANKENY CITY COUNCIL

Regular Agenda

October 16, 2017
5 : 30 PM

Gary Lorenz, Mayor
Mark Holm, Mayor Pro tem

Council Members: Bobbi Bentz, Jim McKenna, Wade Steenhoek, Kerry Walter-Ashby
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: COUNCIL GOAL:
Public Works Responsible Growth and Revitalization
ACTION REQUESTED:
Ordinance - 1st Reading
LEGAL:
No Review Required
SUBJECT:
Ord 1928: An Ordinance amending Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending Section 69.10, No Parking on North and East Sides of Streets, to allow for the addition of "No Parking" zones along:

 

1.  The north side of NW Park Meadows Drive from NW Ash Drive to a point 200 feet west of NW Ash Drive; and

 

2.  The south side of NW Georgetown Boulevard from NW Ash Drive to a point 200 feet east of NW Ash Drive; and

 

3.  The west side of NW Beechwood Street from NW 18th Street to a point 215 feet north of NW 18th Street.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The primary reason for the proposed changes is due to the potential traffic safety hazard caused by vehicles parked along the side streets near the intersections identified above.  This can create a hazardous situation for vehicles entering and exiting these residential neighborhoods onto the adjacent collector streets, because they are forced to cross the double yellow centerline into oncoming traffic.

 

To remedy this situation, it is recommended that "No Parking" zones be designated at the locations mentioned above.  The Public Works Department mailed letters to the affected residents informing them that, pending City Council authorization, the proposed "No Parking" zones would take effect.  No responses have been received objecting to the proposed change.

FISCAL IMPACT: No
The only expense will be for the sign installations, which will be completed in-house.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS:
Accept first consideration of Ordinance 1928  to amend Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, of the Municipal Code.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL/COMMISSION/BOARD ACTION(S):
PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS:
The affected residents were mailed a letter on October 6, 2017 informing them of the proposed "No Parking" zones.
ACTION REQUESTED:

Action: Consider motion to accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 1928.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Ordinance 1928
Location Maps