Decorah City Council member Steve Matter says the city should make it easier for people to use their boulevard property to raise vegetables, grow flowers or put up fences or other structures.
Matter introduced a resolution to that effect Monday night, which kicked off a lengthy debate before the city council voted 4-3 to approve it. The measure will require another three readings before taking effect.
But Mayor Don Arendt warned that even if the city council approves a formal ordinance three times, he might not sign the bill. "I don't agree with what's going on here," he told the city council Monday night.