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Home My WebLink AboutA002 - portion of City Council meeting minutes on topic �) -If - II-NI Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously,signed by the Mayor,and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time. REQUEST TO DISPLAY FIREWORKS AT STUART SMITH PARK ON MAY 20, 1999: Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the request for a permit to display fireworks at Stuart Smith Park on May 20, 1999, for the Summer Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST TO PLACE SIGNS ALONG ELWOOD DRIVE DURING MONTH OF JUNE FOR ISU STUDENT ORIENTATION: Moved by Quirmbach,seconded by Cross,to approve the request of the University Orientation Office to place four"new student orientation" signs in the right-of-way along Elwood Drive during June 1999 and extend this same authorization for future years, subject to the City's right to revoke the authorization at any time. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST OF DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET TO USE PART OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) PARKING LOT FOR A CRAFT FAIR: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman,to approve the request of the Downtown Farmers' Market to utilize 28 spaces in Lot Y (CBD parking lot) from 8:00 a.m. to Noon on June 12, 1999, for a craft fair in conjunction with their Grand Opening Celebration. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST OF AMES PATRIOTIC COUNCIL FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES ON MEMORIAL DAY: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to approve the Ames Patriotic Council's request for use of City facilities and services on Memorial Day for 1999 as well as for future years. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUESTS FROM YOUTH & SHELTER SERVICES (YSS) REGARDING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS ON JUNE 2, 1999: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks,to approve the request of YSS to close Kellogg Avenue from the north side of the Main Street intersection to the south side of the Fifth Street intersection from 3 -9 PM on June 2, 1999,for the Business After Hours event. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to deny participating as a co-sponsor of the Business After Hours event. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUESTS FROM FAMILY MOTOR COACH ASSOCIATION (FMCA) PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC ISSUES: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to approve the FMCA's request to use motorized golf carts on designated bicycle paths and sidewalks along Elwood Drive, Beach Avenue, and S. 16th Street. 3 Council Member Cross asked how many golf carts were anticipated for this event. Rich Harter, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, said that they were estimating 100 golf carts. Council Member Parks asked if the City assumed any liability by allowing golf carts on bike paths and City sidewalks. Assistant City Attorney Parks stated no more so than bicycles,vehicles, or pedestrians. Mr. Parks feels that a sunset clause should be included in the amendment to the ordinance. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to amend the motion to approve the FMCA's request to use motorized golf carts on designated bicycle paths and sidewalks along Elwood Drive, Beach Avenue, and S. 16th Street,but to not allow golf carts to use either the Lincoln Way sidewalk or the Elwood/S. Fourth Street intersection(due to potential safety conflicts at those locations) and to direct the City Attorney to prepare amendments to Section 4.8(4) and 26.42 of the Municipal Code to allow for City Council approve of the operation of golf carts on City bicycle paths and sidewalks with the approved dates being specific to this Convention. Vote on Amendment: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Vote on Amended Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to approve the request for motorized carts to cross City streets at the Lincoln Way and Beach intersection; at the S. Fourth Street and Elwood Drive intersection; and at-the S. 16th Street and Elwood Drive intersection. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman,to approve the request for temporary installation of asphalt curb ramps along Ash Avenue, South Loop Drive, and S. Riverside Drive, with the following stipulations: 1. Approval of the Public Works Department of the specific temporary ramp locations along these listed street locations and proof of a contract with a local firm to construct the ramps, to place signage adjacent to the ramps to protect the traveling public, and to remove the ramps within 48 hours of the close of the FMCA Conference. 2. Payment by the FMCA for the installation and removal of the temporary curb ramps as well as any damage caused to the street curbs and adjacent right-of-way. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Council Member Parks advised that when representatives of the ISU Research Park met with the FMCA,they had recommended that the motor homes enter from the west entrance of South Loop Drive due to the significant construction occurring on Lot 14. He also stated that a new facility will be open on Lot 1 and employees will need to have access. Therefore, the representatives of the ISU Research Park preferred not to close South Loop Drive. Council Member Wirth asked Rich Harter, Executive Director of the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, how much traffic could be expected. Mr. Harter stated that approximately 5-7,000 motor homes are expected. He said that letters were sent to every resident living in the perimeter around the proposed parking area explaining the FMCA event. 4 Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to deny the request of FMCA to close South Loop Drive. Vote on Motion: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross,Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay: None. Abstaining: Parks. Motion declared carried. CONTRACT WITH AMES INTERNATIONAL PARTNER CITIES ASSOCIATION (AIPCA)FOR 1999-2000: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross,to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-156 approving the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Funding Contract with Ames International Partner Cities Association, Inc. Roll Call Vote:`6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON 1999-2000 SLURRY SURFACE PROGRAM: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to testify, the hearing was closed. Moved by Cross, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-157 approving final plans and specifications and award of contract to Sta-Bilt Construction of Harlan,Iowa,in the amount of$81,730. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON 1999-2000 SEAL COAT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to testify, the hearing was closed. Moved by Hoffman,seconded by Wirth,to adopt RESOLUTIONNO. 99-158 approving final plans and specifications and award of contract to Manatt's,Inc.,of Ames,Iowa,in the amount of$168,305. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion ofthese minutes. HEARING ON GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being on one wishing to testify, the hearing was closed. Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-159 approving the issuance of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,045,000 and setting date of sale for May 25, 1999. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AMENDMENT TO LAND USE POLICY PLAN MAP FOR THE AREA AROUND HALLETT'S QUARRY: Brian O'Connell, Director of the Planning and Housing Department, described the proposal to change the Land Use Policy Plan Map for "Village Suburban Residential" land use north of the current City limits, including the former Hallett's Quarry side and properties surrounding the Quarry to the north,south,and west. He explained that the Council is also being asked to expand the Urban Growth Boundary for the "New Lands"to 5