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Kalona council approves first reading of ordinance restricting agricultural equipment parking
Summary
On July 9 the Kalona City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-367, which defines "agricultural equipment" and lists streets where driving or parking such equipment is prohibited; the measure passed on a 5-0 roll call and will return for further readings.
The Kalona City Council on July 9 approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-367, amending Chapter 69 Section 15 to regulate where agricultural equipment may be driven or parked within city limits. The motion to approve the first reading was made by Councilmember Spitzer and seconded by Councilmember J. Schmidt; the roll-call vote was 5-0 in favor.
The ordinance amends the city code to define agricultural equipment as vehicles used in farming and intended only for incidental use on public roads, and it lists specific streets and parking areas where such equipment is not allowed to drive or park. Streets named in the ordinance include: B Avenue between 4th Street and 6th Street; C Avenue between 4th Street and 6th Street; 5th Street North between A Place and C Avenue; alleyways from D Avenue to A Avenue between 4th Street and 6th Street; and the parking lot on the corner of B Avenue and 6th Street. The text also lists additional streets where parking is prohibited, including 4th Street between D Avenue and A Avenue, 6th Street between D Avenue and A Avenue, and A Place between 4th Street and 6th Street.
Councilmember Spitzer moved to approve the ordinance's first reading; Councilmember J. Schmidt seconded. Mayor Mark Robe put the question and the five council members—Bender, Spitzer, G. Schmidt, J. Schmidt and Beisheim—voted yes. The ordinance will return for subsequent readings as required by city code before final adoption.
Because the meeting record shows only the first reading and a roll call vote, the ordinance is not yet adopted. Any enforcement or effective dates will be set if and when the council approves later readings or adopts the ordinance in final form.
