Albia City Council approves residential parking ordinance on third reading

The Albia City Council approved Ordinance 895 on third reading at its Feb. 1 meeting, tightening rules about parking motor vehicles on residential property. The ordinance passed 5-1, with Councilmember Scott Kelly voting no.

According to meeting minutes, citizens Frank Miller and Phil Edwards addressed the council during public comment to express their views on the proposed parking ordinance before the vote. Councilmember Leslie Hill moved to approve the third reading of Ordinance 895; Councilmember Brandon Williams seconded the motion.

The move to adopt followed the council's routine opening business. Earlier in the meeting, the council approved the minutes of its Jan. 18 meeting and approved claims as mailed with one addition: Coffman Computer Solutions for $1,690.84.

Votes at a glance: minutes approved (motion by Dennis Conley, seconded by Scott Kelly) — carried 6-0; claims approved with addition (motion by Dennis Conley, seconded by Scott Kelly) — carried 6-0; Ordinance 895 (third reading) approved (motion by Leslie Hill, seconded by Brandon Williams) — carried 5-1 (Kelly no).

The council did not record additional amendments to the ordinance in the minutes. The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Richard Clark at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:55 p.m.