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Roll Call Vote: 2-4. Voting aye: Doll, Goodman. Voting nay: Goodhue, Mahayni, Popken,
Rice. Motion failed.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to pass on first reading an ordinance requiring
retrofitting of sprinkler systems by October 1, 2016, in the specified existing occupancies.
Council Member Goodhue said that he preferred to require retrofitting by October 1, 2011,but
only allow a two-year extension through October 1, 2013, to accomplish the retrofitting if the
Council grants the request.
Roll Call Vote: 3-3. Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Mahayni. Voting nay: Goodhue, Popken,
Rice. Motion failed.
Moved by Rice, seconded by Goodhue,to refer back to staff to create an alternative to adopt an
ordinance requiring retrofitting of sprinkler systems by October 1,2011,in the specified existing
occupancies,but allowing a three-year extension,and a second extension for two years,subject
to approval by the Building Board of Appeals.
Council Member Doll would like to see a staff report on requiring retrofitting by October 1,
2011, but allowing a five-year extension (to October 1, 2016).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Doll, to table discussion on the tax abatement program until
the ordinance comes back for first reading.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed at 8:42 p.m. and reconvened at 8:48 p.m.
REPORT ON FUTURE RECREATIONAL FACILITY NEEDS:City Manager Schainker gave
the history behind attempts to enhance City facilities. He explained that public workshops were
held related to recreation facility development where citizens voiced a variety of ideas on how
the City should proceed with enhancing facilities. No consensus has emerged, however, on
which new building components(gyms/indoor pool/weight room/outdoor pool)to include in a
new facility.
The City retained architectural services to provide an analysis of indoor recreation and outdoor
aquatic facilities in November 2006. The consultants were asked to address several items and
prepared an Assessment Study, which was provided to the City Council.
Mr. Schainker advised that on February 21, 2006, the Ames Community School District
provided the City with a copy of a planning document entitled "Project 2016—a Blueprint for
Success." This plan is a ten-year vision for the enhancement of facilities and programs within
the District. The two-phase plan calls for spending $50 million to remodel, as well as make
improvements and additions to existing school buildings.
Additionally, City staff has become aware that the University is exploring their recreational
facility needs as well. They are in the process of retaining a firm to assist them with that
assessment. This offers the City an opportunity to explore the possibility of partnering with two
other governmental entities. Mr.Schainker recommended that the City,School District,and ISU
officials confer about long-range facility planning. There is still work to be done by the Parks
& Recreation Commission to fine-tune what is best for the City.
Council Member Goodman indicated his desire to explore partnering with the City of Nevada
since an outdoor water park already exists in that city.
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