HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Ames Human Relations Commission 05/08/2018MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AND AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MAY 8, 2018
JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AND
AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
The Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Ames Human Relations Commission was called
to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00 p.m. on the 8th day of May, 2018, in the City Council Chambers
in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. In addition to the Mayor, City Council Members
Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, David Martin, and Chris
Nelson were present. Representing the Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) were Anneke
Mundel, Liming Pals, Wayne Clinton, Heidi Thompson, and Joel Hochstein. Ex officio Member
Rob Bingham was also present.
Joel Hochstein, Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) Chairperson, referred Council to the
Annual Report that was in their Council packet. Council Member Betcher inquired about the Report
stating that AHRC had researched translating the City documents into dominant languages in Ames,
but there was considerable cost in that. Ms. Betcher had heard a suggestion that the City might
partner with the Iowa State World Languages of Cultures Department. She inquired if this had been
looked into. Mr. Hochstein stated AHRC had not looked into that, but felt it would be a great
opportunity.
Council Member Betcher asked about the strategic plan and beginning work on a quarterly
Community Educational Activity plan. Ms. Thompson responded that the AHRC created a
secondary plan by identifying areas of discrimination in the community and assigned each topic to
a quarter. The goal is to work towards understanding the needs of each topic and how to educate
others on each topic. Ms. Mundel added that one of the goals of the AHRC is to have educational
activities.
Council Member Gartin inquired about the data for complaints. Ms. Thompson noted that the
information comes from the state. This year the way the state is sharing reports has changed and
does not match with previous years. She does believe that the complaints have been fairly similar
to complaints and number of complaints in the past couple years. Employment and Housing are the
two areas where complaints increased. Ms. Mundel stated that a complaint can be under more than
one category, such as race, color, and retaliation. Council Member Martin asked what constitutes
administrative closure. Mr. Hochstein replied that it could mean the complaint was unfounded or
the complainant decided to go the legal route.
Mr. Hochstein described the strategic plan as being modeled off of the Equal Opportunity
Commission’s federal document. The plan stated what some objective strategies are and the way
they will be measured. Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code is modeled off of the Code of Iowa Civil
Rights Commission. The local Commission does a small portion of what is in the Code.
Investigation and mediation are not happening locally; that is being done at the state level. The
AHRC has drafted themes and questions for Council concerning the purpose of the Commission.
Council Member Betcher expressed confusion when the investigations are part of the goals in the
strategic plan. Ms. Thompson replied that AHRC is still aware of the investigations happening at
the state level. That information is the pulse of the complaints in this area.
Mayor Haila spoke about having a joint workshop with the AHRC to focus on the Commission’s
purpose and topics. Council Member Gartin suggested inviting some of the stakeholders, such as
the Ames School District and Iowa State University.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff to set up a workshop and invite
community stakeholders to the event.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adjourn at 6:18 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor Haila at 6:21 p.m.
on May 8, 2018, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue. Present were
Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, David Martin, and Chris
Nelson. Ex officio Member Rob Bingham was also present.
PROCLAMATION FOR “PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL DAY,” May 15, 2018: Mayor
Haila proclaimed May 15, 2018, as “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.” Accepting the Proclamation
were Chief of Police Chuck Cycoschz, Lieutenant Heath Ropp, and Lieutenant Dan Walter.
PROCLAMATION FOR “ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK,” MAY 7 - 12, 2018: The
week of May 7 - 12, 2018, was proclaimed “Economic Development Week,” by Mayor Haila.
Individuals accepting the Proclamation from the Chamber of Commerce were Drew Kemp, John
Hall, Andrea Hammes Dodge, and Ron Hallenbeck.
PROCLAMATION FOR “CHORAL MUSIC WEEK,” MAY 13 - 20, 2018: Mayor Haila
proclaimed the week of May 13 - 20, 2018, as “Choral Music Week.” Accepting the Proclamation
was Robin Dennis representing Ames Chamber Artists and Laura Teske representing Good
Company.
Mayor Haila announced that Council would be working off of an Amended Agenda. Consent Item
No. 26, approval of Airport Master Plan, has been taken off the Agenda by staff. Item No. 60, the
date for continuance of the hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action
Plan, has been changed to July 31, 2018.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Betcher requested to pull Item No. 28, the request for
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suspension of parking regulations along the south side of the 100 and 200 blocks of Crystal Street
from 8:00 a.m. on July 24 through 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, for further discussion. Ex officio
Member Rob Bingham requested to pull Item No. 19, appointment of ex officio student liaison to
City Council for further discussion.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrrieri, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving Minutes of Special Meeting of April 17, 2018, and Regular Meeting of
April 24, 2018
3.Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for April 16-30, 2018
4.Motion approving certification of Civil Service applicants
5.Motion approving 5-day (May 27-31) Class C Liquor License for Gateway Hotel &
Conference Center at the ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue
6.Motion approving 5-day (May 19-23) Class C Liquor License for McFly’s at 429 Alumni
Lane
7.Motion approving new Class C Liquor License for Cinemark Movies 12, 1317 Buckeye
Avenue
8.Motion approving new Class E Liquor, C Beer & B Wine for Fareway Meat Market #189,
3720 Lincoln Way
9.Motion approving new Special Class C Liquor License for Creative Spirits Ames, 4820
Mortensen Road
10.Motion approving ownership change for Class E Liquor, C Beer & B Wine for Fareway
Stores, Inc. #386, 619 Burnett Avenue
11.Motion approving ownership change for Class E Liquor, C Beer & B Wine for Fareway
Stores, Inc. #093, 3619 Stange Road
12.Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a.Class E Liquor, C Beer & B Wine – Walgreen’s #12108, 2719 Grand Avenue
b.Class B Beer – Jeff’s Pizza Shop, 2402 Lincoln Way
c.Class C Liquor & Catering – Mother’s Pub, 2900 West Street
d.Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service – Bar La Tosca, 400 Main Street
e.Class C Beer & B Wine – Tobacco Outlet Plus #530, 204 S. Duff Ave.
f.Special Class C Liquor – Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave.
13.Motion directing City Attorney to draft ordinance changing the name of Lincoln Highway,
from Interstate 35 east to 590th Avenue, to East Lincoln Way; the name of 566th Avenue to
Fleming Avenue; the name of 580th Avenue to Teller Avenue and South Teller Avenue; and
the name of 590th Avenue to Potter Avenue
14.Motion directing the City Attorney to draft an ordinance establishing speed limits on Lincoln
Highway (East Lincoln Way) from Interstate 35 east to the east corporate limits; on 566th
Avenue (Fleming Avenue); on 580th Avenue (Teller Avenue and South Teller Avenue); and
on 590th Avenue (Potter Avenue)
15.Requests from Campustown Action Association for Summerfest on June 2:
a.Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending
License for the closed area
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b.Motion approving 5-day (June 2-6) Class B Beer Permit & Outdoor Service for the
closed area
c.RESOLUTION NO. 18-246 approving closure of 200 block of Welch Avenue and
Chamberlain Street from Welch Avenue to the exit of Chamberlain Lot Y between
7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
d.RESOLUTION NO. 18-247approving closure of parking spaces in 200 block of
Welch Avenue, on Chamberlain Street between Welch Avenue and the Chamberlain
Lot Y exit, Welch Lot T, and Chamberlain Lot Y between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
e.RESOLUTION NO. 18-248 approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement,
usage and waiver of electrical fees, usage and waiver of water fees, and waiver of fee
for blanket Vending License for event
16.RESOLUTION NO. 18-250 approving appointment of Rachel Norem to fill vacancy on
Property Maintenance Appeals Board
17.RESOLUTION NO. 18-251 designating community leaders/members to serve as designees
and alternate designees to Story County Economic Development Group
18.RESOLUTION NO. 18-252 approving request from ChildServe to modify its FY 2017/18
ASSET Contract to transfer $1,842 from Day-Care Children Program to Day-Care Infant
Program
19.RESOLUTION NO. 18-253 setting May 22, 2018, as date of public hearing to vacate an
Electrical Easement at 404 S. 4th Street
20.RESOLUTION NO. 18-254 setting May 22, 2018, as date of public hearing to vacate
Electrical and Sanitary Sewer Easements at 530 SE 16th Street and 900 SE 16th Street
21.RESOLUTION NO. 18-255 setting May 22, 2018, as date of public hearing on the sale of a
vacated alley generally located adjacent to 315 South Second Street (abutting the west lot line
of Lot &, Block 3, Black’s Second Addition)
22.RESOLUTION NO. 18-256 approving Airport Planning Services Contract for Master Plan
Update with Coffman Associates of Lees Summit, Missouri, in the amount of $318,500
23.Requests for RAGBRAI Route:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 18-258 approving traffic control plans for RAGBRAI route
b.RESOLUTION NO. 18-259 approving closure of portions of Mortensen Road,
Dotson Drive, and Seagrave Boulevard from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July
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c.RESOLUTION NO. 18-260 approving closure of South 4th Street (Beach Avenue to
University Boulevard) from 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 23, through 10:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 24
d.RESOLUTION NO. 18-261 approving closure of 6th Street (University Boulevard to
Brookridge Avenue) from 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, through 11:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, July 25
24.RESOLUTION NO. 18-262 approving preliminary plans and specifications for WPC Primary
Clarifier Drive Replacement Project; setting June 13, 2018, as the bid due date and June 26,
2018, as the date of public hearing
25.RESOLUTION NO. 18-263 awarding contract for Year 1 of the 5-Year Lime Sludge
Disposal Contract to Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping, Inc., of New Vienna, Iowa, in the
amount of $381,900
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26.RESOLUTION NO. 18-264 awarding contract for Year 2 of the 5-Year Well Rehabilitation
Contract to Northway Well and Pump Company of Waukee, Iowa, in the amount of $79,400
27.RESOLUTION NO. 18-265 awarding contract to Independent Salt Company of Kanopolis,
Kansas, for purchase of Rock Salt for 2018/19 Ice Control Program for the Public Works
Department in the amount of $74.09 per ton.
28.RESOLUTION NO. 18-266 awarding contract to Graymont Western Lime, Inc., of West
Bend, Wisconsin, for Pebble Lime for Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $160 per ton.
29.RESOLUTION NO. 18-267 approving contract for Year 1 with Reliable Maintenance
Company of Des Moines and Ames, Iowa for City Hall Cleaning in the amount of
$53,028.64.
30.Newspaper digitization services at the Ames Public Library:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 18-268 approving waiver of Purchasing Policies and Procedures
to award a sole-source contract
b.RESOLUTION NO. 18-269 approving contract with Advantage Preservation of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of $67,650
31.RESOLUTION NO. 18-270 approving contract and bond for Furnishing 69kV SF6 Circuit
Breakers for Top-O-Hollow Substation Expansion
32.RESOLUTION NO. 18-271 approving contract and bond for Furnishing 13.8kV Capacitor
Bank for Top-O-Hollow Substation Expansion
33.RESOLUTION NO. 18-272 approving contract and bond for 2017/18 Collector Street
Improvements (Meadowlane Avenue)
34.RESOLUTION NO. 18-273 approving contract and bond for 2016/17 Concrete Pavement
Improvements (Dawes Drive)
35.RESOLUTION NO. 18-274 approving contract and bond for 2017/18 Seal Coat Street
Improvements
36.RESOLUTION NO. 18-275 approving contract and bond for Brookside Park Pathway
Lighting Project
37.RESOLUTION NO. 18-276 approving Change Order to SCS Engineers of Clive, Iowa, for
Ames Steam Electric Plant’s “inactive” Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Surface
Impoundment in the amount of $122,780 to comply with U. S. EPA’s CCR Standard
38.RESOLUTION NO. 18-277 approving Change Order with River Restoration to add
construction phase engineering services for Low-Head Dam project
39.RESOLUTION NO. 18-278 approving Contract Extension with Nationwide Office Care of
Clive, Iowa, for custodial services at the Ames Public Library in the amount of $94,100.86
40.RESOLUTION NO. 18-279 approving Plat of Survey for 1613 S. Dayton Place
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions/Motions declared adopted/approved unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS ALONG CRYSTAL STREET FOR THE
MUCKY DUCK RAGBRAI EVENT: Council Member Betcher stated that she pulled this Consent
Item due to a request from a private business that would require the closure of some parking along
Crystal Street. Ms. Betcher wondered about outreach to other businesses in the area.
Marcus Johnson, 3100 South Duff, Ames, informed Council of the event that involves an outside
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beer garden and music. The business does close off the parking for this event so it would be nice
to have some additional parking on the south side of Crystal Street. Mr. Johnson has contacted most
businesses along the 100 and 200 blocks of Crystal and has also used FaceBook for outreach.
Moved by Betcher, seconded Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.18-257 approving the suspension
of parking regulations along the south side of the 100 and 200 blocks of Crystal Street from 8:00
a.m. on July 24 through 11:00 a.m. on July 25 for the Mucky Duck RAGBRAI event.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
APPOINTMENT OF EX OFFICIO STUDENT LIAISON TO CITY COUNCIL: Ex officio
Member Bingham requested Consent Item No. 19 be pulled to allow for the introduction of the new
ex officio Member, Allie Hoskins. Mayor Haila introduced the proposal of amending the Resolution
to make the new ex officio effective May 9, 2018.
Moved by Beatty-Hanson, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 18-249 approving the
new ex officio effective May 9, 2018.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened Public Forum.
Richard Deyo, 505 - 8th Street, Ames, expressed his desire to speak at Council Comments.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed Public Forum.
The meeting recessed at 6:42 p.m. and reconvened at 6:47p.m.
ORDINANCE SETTING THE RENTAL CONCENTRATION CAP: City Attorney Mark
Lambert stated that clarification of the Ordinance was needed to make sure that it stated the intent
of the Council. Mr. Lambert explained the changes to the Ordinance to include: addition of language
to state the Rental Concentration Cap Neighborhood is where the Ordinance is applied, the date of
the establishment of a rental concentration cap was added because the different neighborhoods could
be part of the cap at different times, registration of a rental property was taken out due to the fact that
a person does not renew a registration, but renews a Letter of Compliance (LOC); and clarification
that if one side of a duplex has an LOC, the other side of the duplex may register and obtain a LOC
regardless of the 25% cap; and a rental property can get a Transitional Letter of Compliance that can
be renewed once for a total of a two-year period, but after that, must wait 12 months before getting
another one. Mr. Lambert noted that nothing of substance was changed.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher to amend the proposed Ordinance with the provided changes.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Arvid Osterberg, 930 Ash Avenue, Ames, stated that he just realized that he lives outside the
boundary of the rental cap at this time. He stated that he would like to be a part of the rental cap.
Through his research he has seen that a rental cap does work, and in his opinion, the cap will help
the living conditions of a neighborhood.
Joel Hochstein, 1501 Illinois Avenue, Ames, stated that he has done research and is wondering
about the impacts or unintended consequences for marginalized communities, low-income families,
population of color, or LGBTQ communities. He expressed concerns for housing for low-income
people and does not believe the rental cap will do anything for the behavior issues.
Martin Huber, 430 Lynn Avenue, Ames, stated his support for the rental cap. He found that when
his family was relocating from out-of-state, it was difficult to find a home in a neighborhood close
to Campus for his wife to walk to work at the college. Mr. Huber added that he would like to see
more families have the opportunity to be a part of this neighborhood. The condition of the rentals
are very poor and bring down the value of everyone’s home in the neighborhood. His fear is that
with the new Ordinance allowing more students in a rental, it will cause more houses to fall into the
hands of more landlords and have more homes in disrepair. He feels the rental cap would help the
neighborhood.
Marsha Miller, 619 Stanton, Ames, informed Council that her block is all owner-occupied. She
requested a balance between the owners and renters, because it is not only students who wish to live
in the neighborhoods. Ms. Miller hopes that the 25% cap will stabilize the neighborhood.
Anita Rollins, 3714 Woodland Street, Ames, expressed gratitude for including the Edwards
neighborhood in the rental cap. She commented that the Edwards neighborhood is a neighborhood
with great diversity.
Morgan Johnston, 611 Lynn, Ames, stated that she and her husband purchased a home that had been
a rental for ten years. Their hopes were that one day they would be able to use this home as a rental
and it would be an investment for them. Ms. Johnston expressed her disapproval in the rental cap
and how she feels the rental cap is wrong because it takes away owners’ property rights. She feels
she is the typical person, young family, that the rental cap will hurt. The part of the neighborhood
she lives in is already far above the rental cap percentage. Owners are not going to give up their
LOCs and remain rentals. The young families will not want to purchase in the neighborhood because
those properties will always remain rentals. She requested that Council give them the rights to their
property that they purchased it with.
Bev Jones, 225 Hickory Drive, Ames, reiterated the enjoyment of diversity in the neighborhood.
Over the years the rentals have been encroaching closer to her home all the time. Ms. Jones
encouraged Council to vote for the rental cap in the Edwards neighborhood.
Nils Kuawnack, 601 Hayward, Ames, said that he purchased a large home for a family, but has a
LOC and is renting the extra rooms out at this time. He commented that if he was new to the
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neighborhood he would not have asked about such restrictions as the rental cap. He is concerned
about other buyers being unaware of the restrictions before purchasing and feels there needs to be
some kind of disclosure. Mr. Kuawnack opposed the cap because property rights to sell are not free.
Ryan Riley, 314 Hickory Drive, Ames, stated his approval of the rental cap. Mr. Riley stated that
his neighborhood is a wonderful place to raise a family. He believes that there should be a
neighborhood close to Campus and family-friendly for Iowa State employees to live, work, and raise
a family. This is a neighborhood full of beautiful old homes that, without the rental cap, with no
concern to preservation, would be turned into rentals. He encouraged Council to include the Edwards
neighborhood in the rental cap.
Bruce Harmon, 222 Wildflower, Ames, encouraged a limitation of rental properties or
implementation of the rental cap.
Jim Wellmann, 239 Campus Avenue, Ames, said that he does not feel the Ordinance will be
successful. His suggestion was to move the boundary of the overlay west and not include Campus
Avenue and increase the rental cap to whatever the current rental percentage is for the boundary
established.
Bart Dupuis, 3602 Woodland Street, Ames, expressed support of the rental cap. In the recent years
rentals have increased significantly, as former resident-owned homes have been bought up to be
turned into rentals. Mr. Dupuis believes this has increased noise, trash, street-parking, a decrease
in sense of neighborhood community, and a decrease in overall quality of life.
Susan Knapp, 329 Crane Avenue, Ames, conveyed enjoyment from the diversity of living in her
neighborhood. There is a mixture of families, rentals, and students. The students are appreciated
and enjoyed, but people of the neighborhood also appreciate the families who have chosen to stay
in the neighborhood and invest in it. She encouraged the Council to vote for the rental cap. Ms.
Knapp hopes for young families to move in and make the commitment to the neighborhood and City.
Council Member Nelson expressed great concern for unintended consequences. He noted that there
is a very limited hardship option for rental rates and other issues. It is difficult to support an
Ordinance without the knowledge of the scope of where it will be implemented. This will be a
decision that will be extremely hard to take back and re-do if the action does not work as intended.
Council Member Corrieri agreed that not much has been done to mitigate the consequences for
people. She reiterated that it is necessary to know what implications there will be and what Council
will be able to do about them. Council Member Nelson added that a Temporary LOC is going to put
people in situations that they are unable to manage. Council Member Betcher noted that if the
Ordinance is not put in place, the percentages of rentals will continue to increase.
Council Member Nelson suggested Council look at the maps for boundaries and collect more data.
Council needs to look at the different rental percentages in each neighborhood and treat them
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differently according to the neighborhood status. The Temporary LOC does not fix hardships. He
also feels that Council needs to break down the neighborhoods in smaller pieces or apply the rental
cap everywhere.
Director Diekmann interjected that the March 27 staff report stated that 20% of single-family zoned
properties are rental properties across the City. Council Member Betcher noted, that with that
information, the 25% rental cap is not all that arbitrary, but actually lenient. Ex officio Bingham
feels the rental cap will raise rental rates. Ms. Betcher does not believe rental rates will increase due
to the cap since there are rental vacancies throughout the City.
City Council Member Corrieri stated that Council should not move on second or third reading until
addressing what Council will do about hardships. Mr. Nelson and Ms. Corrieri reiterated that getting
more information about hardship options and creating more certainty for people before passing third
reading is crucial. Council Member Gartin suggested creating some space for working on hardships
and clarifying the maps. Council Member Martin stated that staff had already provided options on
permanent hardship options. Ms. Betcher added that staff would not be able to give accurate data
as long as the moratorium is still in place. Mr. Martin stated that the process to get boundaries for
the neighborhood would be done during the third reading. Council will pass a resolution identifying
neighborhoods subject to the Ordinance. Council Member Nelson noted that will help, but he would
like to vote on each neighborhood separately. Council Member Corrieri commented that she still
is requesting to discuss hardships. The discussion over the previous staff report dealing with
permanent and temporary hardship options must be discussed before third reading.
City Attorney Lambert noted that it is possible to amend a third reading of an Ordinance. He
suggested Council develop the concept and then delay the third reading until the following meeting.
That way the language would be in front of Council. City Manager Schainker stated that Council
will need to be prepared to waive the rules and pass on three readings to extend the moratorium at
the May 22, 2018, Council meeting. Council Member Gartin confirmed the action of Council on
the proposed rental concentration cap process to include the passing of the second reading. The May
22 meeting will begin with Council discussing the hardships and taking steps toward creating an
Ordinance. The following meeting will discuss boundaries.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to pass on second reading an Ordinance setting the rental
concentration cap.
Roll Call Vote: 4-2. Voting Aye: Betcher, Martin, Beatty-Hansen, Gartin. Voting Nay: Corrieri,
Nelson. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Gartin, to direct items to come back on the next agenda are to extend
the moratorium, discuss hardships, discuss and a resolution of included neighborhood boundaries,
and the third reading of the Ordinance.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
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ORDINANCE FOR THE DOWNTOWN/GATEWAY ZONING DISTRICT: Planning Director
Kelly Diekmann informed Council of the changes that were made, one of which was to allow for
funeral homes with a Special Use Permit as long as it is established already and maintaining the
restriction of drive-thrus to be one per block face. At this time no one is becoming non-conforming
due to proximity of another drive-thru. The other items included are vehicle service facilities are still
recommended to be a prohibited use, which makes existing uses non-conforming; no larger than
three bedroom units; revision of the parking standards to have no parking requirements for uses that
are customary to a retail commercial environment; references were added to Grand Avenue to deal
with setbacks and frontages; and parking reduction restrictions were clarified for redevelopment
sites.
Council Member Gartin commented that some people would like to know why the City could not
just add residential to the already Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC) zoning district. The letter
that Mr. Gartin read from stated that the message to current landowners is that their businesses are
no longer wanted and should be replaced. Mr. Gartin asked why residential could not just be added
to HOC. Director Diekmann responded that there are two reasons why that would not be the best
approach. The reason HOC has so many uses is because HOC is the most common use across the
City. When zoning is targeted to a smaller area, the uses are narrowed and the City would be more
intentional about what the goal is. The use is narrowed to fit the context of a smaller area, rather
than a broad area for the City. Ames is moving to a more focused context; a number of uses in HOC
are not compatible for the long-term goals. The City’s goals are to have destination commercial
retail areas that have housing; a number of those uses are not compatible, such as warehouse or
heavy commercial uses. Adding housing will create more efficiency of the use, but doesn’t create
the place of destination commercial uses or the character of the area to sustain it over a long period
of time.
Council Member Gartin clarified that the businesses can continue in their locations for as long as
they like. This is a long-term process by which properties will turn over for more of the desired use.
This is a very slow and conservative process of change. Director Diekmann confirmed that there will
not be sudden changes; people will need to acquire property over time. This area was highlighted
as a focus area for people to decide if this is the place to invest in what they have or if another person
should acquire it and redevelop it. This area was assessed to see if the market viability was ready
for change. The belief is that this area can withstand the change. The proposed developer (Argent)
is hoping to come back to Council with the project update on June 12.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corriei, to amend the Ordinance to cap the three and four-
bedroom units at 25% with only10% of that allowed to be four-bedroom units.
Council Member Corrieri stated that she agrees that this will allow some flexibility without going
away from the intent of the Council. Council Member Betcher stated her opposition to four-bedroom
units because she does not believe four-bedroom units should be Downtown. Council should not
determine the vision by what a project looks like. Council Member Beatty-Hansen reminded
Council of the discussion about incentives to help guide developers in what Council would like in
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that area.
Roll Call Vote: 4-1-1. Voting Aye: Martin, Beatty-Hansen, Gartin, Corrieri. Voting Nay: Betcher.
Abstaining due to conflict of interest: Nelson. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to limit the parking to reflect three spaces for four-
bedroom units.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen explained her reason for the motion was that the nature of this
zoning district lends itself well to fewer parking spaces and the desire not to have as much
impervious surface. Council Member Betcher asked about how shared parking will work. Director
Diekmann responded this is a choice by Council. A project will have to show what is required and
then there is an option to decrease parking by 25%. To provide more flexibility, Council could
accept that parking is shared and available to anyone for use as long as one space is left for
residential.
Vote on Motion: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Martin, Beatty-Hansen, Gartin, Corrieri. Voting Nay:
None. Abstaining due to conflict of interest: Nelson. Motion declared carried.
Director Diekmann reviewed the difference between pre-existing and non-conforming uses. The
fundamental difference is a pre-existing use does not have limits on the intensity of the use. Non-
conforming can have changes to the building, such as modifying a restroom, but pre-existing can add
the office space and increase total intensity as long as conforms with all current zoning regulations.
If a business is pre-existing and the use stops for 12 months, that use can not be restarted. The
downside of doing pre-existing is that it would encourage reuse and expansion of a use that the City
does not believe should be in that area. There can not be more of that use in the area, but the ones
that are there would have life-long options to change and increase intensity and would be unlikely
to go away. A business that is non-conforming would not leave either, until it outgrew the size of
the building or site.
Robert Goodwin, 311 Lincoln Way, Ames, conveyed his confidence in free enterprise to help the
City of Ames grow if not restricted. Presently there are 31 uses in HOC zoning. The proposed
zoning will restrict that to 13 uses. Mr. Goodwin feels that people do not necessarily know what the
millennials want. He suggested an overlay of residential use in the HOC area. It would allow the
City to have residential use and would prevent the taking from property owners. This would also
allow for free enterprise that could respond to the demands of the millennials. Council Member
Gartin asked Mr. Goodwin to explain why he believes this constitutes a taking. Mr. Goodwin
responded that he has had many years of experience in dealing with condemnation cases. He
expounded upon this by stating that property is a bundle of rights. If any of the rights are taken, there
is a condemnation. In his opinion, the rezoning is very aggressive. No one is able to predict the
demands that will be desired by the millennials, so give them the most choices of uses possible and
give property owners the flexibility to meet those demands.
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Chuck Winkelblack, 105 South 16th, Ames, stated that he believes the next plan that will be seen by
Council will have a large reduction in three-and four-bedroom units. The developer will ask for
incentives with this project, but there will still need to be flexibility toward the design of the building
and also for the market place. Mr. Winkelblack reminded Council that fast food places are not alone
in utilizing drive-thrus; banks, pharmacies, and other businesses do as well. He is concerned about
taking HOC uses and not replacing them anywhere. People want to come and invest in the
community, but there are such limited options, and Lincoln Way is the only street that goes through
the whole City east to west. Lincoln Way will continue to be a major automotive corridor to get
people moved from east to west through the City.
Tim Grandon, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, said he was concerned about the reason for not being able
to have the overlay.
Delbert Trickle, 120 Lincoln Way, Ames, expressed concern about pushing automotive businesses
out of the Lincoln Way area. Mr. Trickle stated that he could sell the building, but could not sell it
high enough to recoup what the business would make and there is no land to relocate.
Director Diekmann clarified that if a use is gone for over 12 months, it can not come back, but that
does not include the time due to a disaster as long as the owner is diligent in recreation. If the
structure is non-conforming, it must be damaged less than 70%. If the structure would be damaged
more than 70%, the owner would need to go to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) and try to
make it as conforming as possible, but the ZBA can approve it in a non-conforming state.
Mr. Diekmann stated that property ownership is not related to use in the Zoning Ordinance. A
business with a specific use can be sold to anyone that would want to have a business with that use.
The City of Ames can not shut-down a business. Mr. Trickle expressed confusion and uncertainty
of what the proposed Ordinance will and won’t do. The Mayor conveyed the appreciation and
respect that the City has toward the businesses that are there.
Laura Cram, 203 Kellogg, Ames, stated that a potential buyer may have some concern purchasing
and paying full price for a non-conforming use in that area. There are a third of the uses in the
proposed zone than in HOC and seven fewer uses than the zoning in Downtown that this proposed
area is to be a gateway to.
Ryan Davis, 204 Clark, Ames, stated his main concern is parking in the Downtown. If the
residential parking is limited, they will park somewhere else, which will be in a business’s parking
lot, which will lead to the vehicle being towed.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading, as amended, an Ordinance
establishing the Downtown/Gateway Zoning District.
Roll Call Vote: 4-1-1. Voting Aye: Martin, Beatty-Hansen, Gartin, Corrieri. Voting Nay: Betcher.
Abstaining due to conflict of interest: Nelson. Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE REGARDING BUILDING GUIDELINES FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
IN THE RESEARCH PARK INNOVATION DISTRICT: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by
Betcher, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4349 regarding building height and
architectural design guidelines for accessory structures in the Research Park Innovation District.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
ORDINANCE RELATING TO RAGBRAI EVENTS ON JULY 23 -25, 2018: Moved by Betcher,
seconded by Corrieri, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4350 relating to
RAGBRAI events on July 23 - 25, 2018.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
ORDINANCE INCREASING WATER AND SEWER RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018:
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
4351 increasing water rates by 3.5% and sewer rates by 3% effective for bills on or after July 1, 2018.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS ON CRANE AVENUE: Moved
by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4352
establishing parking regulations on Crane Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC ART IN SETBACKS: The Mayor opened the
public hearing and closed it after there was no one wishing to speak.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Betcher, to pass on first reading an Ordinance relating to installation
of public art in setbacks.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Betcher, approving the process for approval of public artwork to be
placed in setbacks.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON AMENDMENT OF MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AURORA
AVENUE: Director Diekmann stated the proposed change is a whole design change to the building.
The siding material had changed from corrugated metal to horizontal vinyl siding. An amendment was
proposed to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as it determined that the proposal had completely
changed and did not provide continuity with the main building design that has many modern features.
The Commission asked that the developer add an accent that would tie the accessory structure back into
the principal structure, treating the corners. The developer proposed a wainscot of brick on the side and
a different trim element added at the corner. The intent of the Commission was to have materials that
match the principal building and the approach by the developer seems to be consistent with that intent.
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Mayor Haila opened the public hearing.
Chuck Winkelblack, 105 South 16th Street, Ames, stated that the concession was doing the
improvements along Cottonwood where it faces the street, but not where the two buildings face each
other or on the south side of the south building. The developer felt it was beneficial to do the street
side, but did not feel the other ends of the garage would gain any substantial benefit. People out for a
walk on the other side of the building will probably not be concerned with the aesthetics of the garage.
Staff believes it should be on the north and the very south.
Director Diekmann commented that the condition from the Commission was to also address the south
facade because in the future there will be a pedestrian walkway that extends from Aurora west. That
is seen as future publicly viewed areas.
Mr. Winkelblack commented that the proposal is to do the north side, it was the Planning and Zoning
Commission that wanted the south side done. The developer did not feel that anyone would see that
side due to landscaping and that would not be worth spending the money. It was pointed out none of
the other garages out there have any kind of brick material. The developer agreed with the Commission
to do the improvements along Cottonwood.
Mr. Diekmann noted that staff recommended Alternative 2: to incorporate brick accents wrapping the
north corners of 3305 Aurora Avenue and the same on the south corners of 3315 Aurora Avenue. Mr.
Winkelblack was proposing an alternative that is not shown and is clarifying his position to only wrap
the north corners.
Mayor Haila closed the hearing after there was no one wishing to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 18-280 approving the
Major Site Development Plan Amendment for 3305 (Lot 6) and 3315 (Lot 7) Aurora Avenue.
Council Member Gartin stated that this is an example of when Council needs to consider the cost of
construction and what the City will get from that. This decision will impact what someone else is going
to pay. There needs to be a way to justify the cost. Mr. Winkelblack informed Council the cost would
be $2,500.
Roll Call Vote: 4-2. Voting Aye: Betcher, Nelson, Martin, Beatty-Hansen. Voting Nay: Gartin,
Corrieri. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these
Minutes.
HEARING ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR 415 STANTON AVENUE: Director
Diekmann stated that staff feels comfortable that the intent of the design is illustrated and it can be
worked with. Staff recommended approval of the Plan as it is consistent with the criteria from Council.
Mr. Diekmann informed Council that the requirement age of 55 or older was required at the time of
zoning, so that is a mandatory use restriction regardless of the Urban Revitalization Plan.
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The public hearing was opened by the Mayor.
Luke Jensen, 2519 Chamberlain, Ames, affirmed the Plan for this project.
The Mayor closed the hearing after no one else asked to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 18-281 approving the Urban
Revitalization Plan for 415 Stanton Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to pass on first reading an Ordinance establishing the 415
Stanton Avenue Urban Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON REZONING OF LAND ADJACENT TO 3311 EAST LINCOLN WAY: Director
Diekmann stated the applicant is proposing to rezone the back portion of land adjacent to 3311 East
Lincoln Way along the railroad to Industrial. As an agricultural zoned area, there can’t be industrial
improvements in a railroad spur. In the City Zoning Ordinance, that is an industrial improvement, so
Barilla has asked to rezone to allow them to acquire that portion of property to combine with the
existing plant, then allow them to construct a railspur that would serve the plant. Staff’s
recommendation is predicated on the fact that it will be combined with the Barilla plant and be an
accessory piece of land to the main property.
Mr. Diekmann noted that the applicant has requested the Council suspend the rules and adopt the
Ordinance at this meeting. The reason for that is to begin the railspur construction project as soon as
next week. The second issue is the Plat of Survey to combine Barilla’s two existing parcels with
acquiring a new parcel that will be created in the rezoning. Through the review process, the City
requests a dedication of right-of-way via a right-of-way easement. Staff learned that there is a
Mechanics Lien that has been filed against the Barilla property. It is staff’s recommendatiion that
Council approve the Plat of Survey, but withhold the recording until a Warranty Deed has been given
to the City to reflect no lien on the property that is to be dedicated to the City. City Attorney Lambert
added that an abstract should be examined for the property to confirm there is nothing else out there
on the property.
Larry Covington, 3311 East Lincoln Way, Ames, stated that Barilla was unaware of the Lien until very
recently. Barilla has instructed the general contractor to procure a bond to take care of the lien by
Friday. If this does not happen, Barilla will clear the Lien, so it will be taken care of by Friday at 11:00
in the morning. Lot A has paperwork set up to transfer to the City and then get the Plat of Survey
recorded for the rezoning and finish with Mr. Jensen on the purchase of the 6.06 acres. Mr. Covington
requested the waiving of three readings, due to timing of the project and availability of contractors
through the peak season. There will be a period of 15 days that rail services will be in a lockdown.
Nothing will be coming in or going out, so there is a need to coordinate that time period. Once the
August time frame comes this plant provides 60% of resources to the sister plant in New York. All
work should be completed by that time. If the third reading did not happen until June, Barilla would
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be paying penalties for utilities and locking up the crews and paying the production time, and there
would be an issue with meeting the timing and production demands.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and closed it after there was no one else who wished to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Nelson, to pass on first reading an Ordinance rezoning land adjacent
to 3311 East Lincoln Way from Agricultural (A) to Planned Industrial (PI).
Director Diekmann reminded Council that the Plat of Survey will not be released to be recorded until
the issue of the Deed of Dedication is cleared up.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Nelson, Beatty-Hansen, Gartin, Corrieri. Voting Nay:
Martin. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading an Ordinance rezoning land adjacent
to 3311 East Lincoln Way from Agricultural (A) to Planned Industrial (PI).
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Nelson, Beatty-Hansen, Gartin, Corrieri. Voting Nay:
Martin. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Nelson, to pass on third reading and adopt Ordinance 4353 rezoning
land adjacent to 3311 East Lincoln Way from Agricultural (A) to Planned Industrial (PI).
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Nelson, Beatty-Hansen, Gartin, Corrieri. Voting Nay:
Martin. Ordinance declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 18-286 approving the Plat
of Survey to include Parcel A for future dedication to the City and to defer the dedication of Parcel
A to the City to some date prior to completion and Certificate of Occupancy for the building on
Parcel H.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING OF 3507 SOUTH DUFF AVENUE: The public hearing was opened
by the Mayor. He closed the hearing after no one asked to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an Ordinance rezoning 3507 South
Duff Avenue from Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC) to Agricultural (A).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON CONTINUOUS EMISSIONS MONITORING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT:
Mayor Haila opened the public hearing. He closed the hearing after there was no one wishing to speak.
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Moved by Nelson, seconded by Betcher, to accept the report of bids and delay the award of contract
for the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System Replacement for Electric Services.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON TOP-O-HOLLOW SUBSTATION EXPANSION: The public hearing was opened
by the Mayor. He closed the hearing after no one asked to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 18-282 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding the contract to Primoris Aevenia, Inc., of Johnston, Iowa, in the
amount of $1,511,291.16.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED 2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer stated there
was notification from HUD that the 2018/19 allocation will be an increase. The Action Plan must
be updated since the announcement of the allocation. Ms. Baker-Latimer informed Council of the
updates that were made so far to the Action Plan.
Housing Coordinator Baker-Latimer commented that Ames became eligible for HOME funds, which
will be in an amount of $601,264. Home money is a brick and mortar program that the money can
be used to build housing. This money could go towards State Avenue housing. A requirement of
HOME is that there has to be a 25% local match that is permanent money. The General Obligation
Bond funds can be used toward that match as can balances that are left over in the City-wide
Affordable Housing program. The last date for submitting paperwork to HUD is August 16. She
believes the City’s local match would be about $132,000.
Council Member Gartin asked to know the purpose of the HOME funds. Ms. Baker-Latimer replied
that HOME funds are “sister funds” to CDBG. CDBG is met to do public infrastructure, and HOME
funds are to be the brick and mortar, such as new construction, housing rehabilitation, and tenant-
based rental assistance. There is a formula for these funds to qualify for the HOME funds and Ames
finally met the formula to receive the HOME funds.
Council Member Gartin expressed concern about other communities in Iowa needing this money
more than Ames. City Manager Schainker advised that if the City were to turn down this money,
it would not necessarily mean that the money would go to a community that Council is in favor of.
Council Member Betcher stated that addressing housing needs is one of the Council’s goals. She
feels it is saying that Council does not care about affordable housing enough to take money when
it is offered.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and closed it after there was no one wishing to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Nelson, to continue the hearing on the proposed 2018/19 Community
Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan until July 31, 2018.
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Council Member Betcher withdrew the motion.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 18-287 approving the
designation of $250,000 General Obligation Bonds that were previously allocated for 321 State, as the
matching funds for the HOME Funds program.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Martin, Nelson, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri. Voting Nay:
Gartin. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to continue the hearing on the proposed 2018/19 Community
Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan until July 31, 2018.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DRAFT AMENDMENT FOR 2014-18 CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN: Housing Coordinator
Baker-Latimer reiterated that due to receiving the HOME funds it affects the Action Plan. She
explained that anything received over $100,000 the City has to do a substantial amendment and make
it available for public comment. This action would direct staff to amend the Consolidated Plan to
reflect the receipt of the Home dollars.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 18-288 accepting HOME
funds in the amount of $601,264. Direction to the Housing Coordinator to draft an amendment for the
2014-18 CDBG Consolidated Plan to accept HOME funds.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
AMES URBAN FRINGE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT FOR TIMBER CREEK DRIVE AND
SOUTH U.S. 69: Director Diekmann explained that the request for the Fringe Plan Amendment was
a result of a discussion with the County about subdividing some previously developed properties. Mr.
Dickson Jensen initiated the Fringe Plan Amendment request at the direction of Story County to
proceed with the platting process. Story County did proceed with the approval of the subdivision
requested by Mr. Jensen but wanted to continue with the Fringe Plan Amendment to reconcile the
subdivision process with the policy of the Urban Fringe Plan. Story County is actually the applicant
at this time.
Mr. Diekmann informed Council that this is previously developed properties south of the Ames Airport
at Timber Creek Drive. It was developed with houses and lots prior to the Fringe Plan. Story County
allows for certain sizes of parcels to be divided again. The Fringe Plan thinks of Agriculture and Farm
Service Areas as areas that don’t get divided. The Planning Commission recommended approval for
these previously developed properties and felt that it was consistent in general intent and Zoning with
the Urban Fringe Plan. This is not meant to allow for multiple subdivisions to create one-acre home
sites.
Jerry Moore Story County Planning and Development Director, 900 - 6th Street, Nevada, stated that
zoning is A1 Agriculture. If there is an existing dwelling on the parcel, the County’s Ordinance does
allow for division under the Residential Parcel Subdivision process, which allows for the creation of
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one more lot for one additional dwelling. This current zoning would prevent the applicant from
creating additional lots without going through a rezoning petition process. The County would
communicate with the City staff on that request for input. This would be more consistent with the rural
stipulations. The current zoning limits the subsequent future division and it is prohibited to do any
additional divisions through the Residential Parcel Subdivision. Mr. Diekmann added that it would
take a lot of land area to annex them into the City if they didn’t voluntarily do it.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 18-283 approving Ames
Urban Fringe Plan Map Amendment for 200, 585, and 600 Timber Creek Drive and 3935 South U.S.
Highway 69.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ISU RESEARCH PARK SUBDIVISION, PHASE III, THIRD
ADDITION: Director Diekmann stated the applicants are requesting the City Council to approve a
Preliminary Plat for the Research Park to create a new lot on Riverside. This is extending development
further south. There are infrastructure costs with servicing the sites, which is a development cost for
any developer in the City. The Research Park is in search of funds to help with this, and they are
looking at entering into a Development Agreement with the City to share in some of these improvement
costs.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 18-284 approving the Preliminary
Plat for ISU Research Park Subdivision, Phase III, Third Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
BICYCLE RIDING ON HARD-SURFACED PATHWAYS IN BROOKSIDE PARK: Assistant
City Manager Brian Phillips stated bicycle riding is currently not allowed on this path. This Ordinance
would make it legal.
Mayor Haila opened the hearing. Seeing no one who wished to speak the hearing was closed.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an Ordinance allowing bike-
riding on hard-surfaced pathways in Brookside Park.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SUSPEND ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 19.12 WITH RESPECT TO THE HARD-
SURFACED PATHWAYS IN BROOKSIDE PARK ONLY, ON MAY 12, 2018: Moved by
Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 18-285 suspending enforcement
of Section 19.12 with respect to the hard-surfaced pathways in Brookside Park only, on May 12, 2018,
to facilitate the Mayor and Council’s Bike Ride.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by
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Betcher, to authorize staff to proceed on moving through the subdivision process for farmland owned
by Roger and John Reinhart, which is located within two miles of Ames’ boundary.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Haila mentioned the difficulty that Carney’s Salvage is having selling their property. Council
needs to find out how much land on South Duff that would be used and the cost of that land. Justin
Dodge, 105 South 16th Street, Ames, stated that other properties are affected beside the Carney property.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff to have a discussion on the properties
affected by the north/south river channel straightening on South Duff and report back to Council.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Martin, to not refer to staff the letter pertaining to signage of the CORE
apartments.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Betcher stated the concern for the Teagarden and
Southdale areas due to flooding. She added that Public Works is paying attention, looking into the
issues, and checking out the citizens situations.
Moved by Gartin, to adjourn the meeting at 10:49 p.m.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Stacy Craven, Recording Secretary
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