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West Des Moines council approves zoning changes, traffic-code updates, RecPlex expansion and Human Rights Day proclamation
Summary
At its Dec. 1 meeting the West Des Moines City Council approved multiple ordinance amendments and resolutions — including zoning map and site-plan actions, traffic- and fire-code updates, and a major modification for the RecPlex — and adopted a proclamation recognizing International Human Rights Day.
The West Des Moines City Council on Dec. 1 approved a string of ordinance amendments, resolutions and land-use items and read a proclamation recognizing International Human Rights Day.
Mayor Russ Trimble opened the meeting, and after a brief attendance check the council approved amendments to the agenda. Public commenters included Steve Freibert, executive director of the Historic Valley Junction Foundation, who said Small Business Saturday activities were rescheduled because of weather and thanked public services for clearing streets; Jay Kennedy of Thirsty Pigs Mobile Events asked about licensing for a nonprofit event at Raccoon River Park. An online commenter identified in the record as Amy Buere raised several allegations about city operations; Councilwoman Renee Hardman, participating remotely, called the statements "full of untruth" and asked that the record reflect her dispute.
Votes at a glance
- Agenda amended and approved (initial roll call reported 4 yes; after remote attendance confirmed the meeting recorded 5 yes). - Consent: Pulled items…
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