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Council approves flag-lot ordinance 15.21, moves forward on fire-department camera placement
Summary
Council approved the flag-lot ordinance (chapter/ordinance 15.21) adding a requirement for a street sign to identify rear-lot access; members also moved to permit appropriately placed cameras in the fire department building with stipulations; the meter pilot decision was deferred to June.
On ordinance and voting items, the Sigurd council approved a flag-lot ordinance and authorized staff to pursue placement of cameras in the fire department subject to appropriate placement rules.
Flag-lot ordinance: Council discussed two drafts clarifying rules for flag lots (parcels with limited frontage that access property in the rear) and added a requirement that a sign be posted on the street to indicate the rear property’s access. A council member moved to approve the flag-lot ordinance identified in discussion as chapter/ordinance 15.21 with the addition of a required street sign; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Cameras in the fire department: The council voted on a motion to permit cameras in the fire department building "with the stipulation" that areas not appropriate for recording be respected; the motion was seconded and received at least one Aye and one Nay in the roll of voices. Council instructed staff to take appropriate placement into consideration before installation.
Other business: Council agreed to put the proposed meter pilot on the June agenda for a formal decision and adjourned the meeting after a brief discussion about temporarily resetting the fire department’s operations.
Next steps: staff to publish the adopted ordinance language for 15.21, coordinate camera placement guidance with the fire department, and schedule a pilot-meter proposal for the June council meeting.
