Arnold Councilmen to Vote on Law Banning Public Urination

Arnold Councilmen may have a long series of discussions during Thursday night’s city council meeting at , at 2101 Jeffco Blvd., at 7 p.m.

First, the council will continue a public hearing to consider the repeal of a rezoning for a parcel of land near Robinson Drive and Richardson Road.

If the zoning is repealed, the business owned by Tim McKeever located on the site must close and move out of Arnold. Arnold’s Planning and Zoning commission recommended the repeal after proposed construction on the site never occurred as required.

Also during the hearing, two Hobleman Drive residents will ask that their required $3,200 sidewalk fund contribution to the city be waived because they live in a section of the city that existed prior to Arnold’s incorporation in the 1970s.

Councilmen will vote on the two property issues during the city council meeting.

Other issues considered for vote:

Election of Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmen’s Commission Assignments—During the city council meeting, which will occur immediately after the hearing, councilmen will select their Mayor Pro Tempore. Mayor Ron Counts will assign the councilmen to city commissions. The assignments allow councilmen to learn more about the city’s concerns and determine policies that affect residents and businesses in the city.

Ban on Public Urination, Defecation—Councilmen will vote on an ordinance that prohibits people from publicly urinating or defecating on Arnold public areas. If the ordinance is approved, there will be a $250 fine for anyone convicted of the acts in Arnold.

Jere Lane Storm Water Contract—The council will also vote on a $28,000 contract that will require contractor Intuition & Logic to develop to prevent storm water problems on Jere Lane.