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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL,
AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA FEBRUARY 14, 2012
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Ames City Council met in Special Session for the budget wrap-up at 5:15 p.m., followed by its
Regular Meeting, on the 14 day of February, 2012, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515th
Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Ann Campbell presiding and the following Council
members present: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, and Szopinski. Council Member Wacha was
absent. Ex officio Member Finseth was also present.
ARTS FUNDING (COTA): Assistant City Manager Sheila Lundt introduced Fred Lewis,
Chairperson of the Commission On The Arts (COTA). Commission Member Andrew Zehr was
also in attendance.
Chairperson Lewis thanked the Council for supporting the performing arts in the Ames
community. He noted that the Council had been provided with the Commission’s
recommendations for funding in FY 2012/13. Thirteen arts agencies had applied for funding in
an amount of $155,150. . It was noted by Mr. Lewis that a lot of the state and federal funding
for arts has been cut. Mr. Lewis stated that the Commissioners diligently review every
application for funding. During the annual hearing process, the Commission members routinely
ask about ticket prices and increases in membership fees to keep up with cost increases. He
advised that most of the funded agencies do offer discounted or free tickets to some of their
performances.
Ms. Lundt stated that the Commission reinforces to the agencies that the City’s COTA funds are
to be used to enhance, and not replace, their own fund-raising efforts; there is no guarantee of
funding each year. She advised that the COTA hearings on the funding requests were held on
November 12, 2011. It was noted that the Council had previously approved funding for 2012/13
in the amount of $138,117 (an increase of 5% over 2011/12). Annual grants in the amount of
$134,628 and mini-grants in the amount of $3,489 were being recommended by the Commission
to receive funding.
HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING (ASSET): Assistant City Manager Lundt advised that the
City’s funding recommendations represent an increase of 3.5% ($38,841) over the current
2011/12 allocations. United Way’s recommended increase is approximately 0.6% ($5,274), and
Story County, 3.4% ($33,721) over 2011/12. There will be a decrease in funding from the
Government of the Student Body (GSB) in the amount of $13,205. Ms. Lundt noted that the GSB
helps fund organizations outside the ASSET process.
Ms. Lundt noted that several organizations did not draw down all of their City funding during
2010/11, and ASSET volunteers will be working with those organizations to find out why that
happened. According to Ms. Lundt, the panels were especially careful to make sure that
additional funds were only used where appropriate with those funders’ priorities and service to
City of Ames residents could be demonstrated. She noted the need to establish a public purpose
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for funding and showing how the public is benefitting from the expenditure of the funds. Those
services meeting City priorities and serving Ames residents generally received increases, while
others may have been held flat or reduced.
Because of the uncertainty surrounding the financial positions of Community and Family
Resources, The Richmond Center, Heartland Senior Services, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the
American Red Cross. ASSET recommended that funding be set aside for those services, but not
awarded until a number of issues can be resolved. Detailed explanations concerning those
agencies were provided by Ms. Lundt. Additional meetings to discuss the agencies’ submittals
have been scheduled.
According to Ms. Lundt, there were a number of agencies that provided incomplete information
to ASSET this year. The Joint Funders are planning a training session for the agencies to explain
the application process again. Also, Ms. Lundt noted that a number of audits were not received
on time; the audits are critical for the ASSET members to be able to examine what the most-
recent expenses had been.
Ms. Lundt also noted that the County’s request for proposals for mental health services was
issued on January 20, 2012. It was her understanding that four responses were received and will
be evaluated for completeness. Ms. Lundt will be serving on the review team. The responses
that are found to be complete will then be considered based on criteria.
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION (PAC): Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred referenced the
PAC report that had been provided to the City Council. Commissioner Greg Fuqua highlighted
the PAC’s achievements that occurred in 2011 and described several that are planned for
2012/13. Sam Stagg, Chairperson of PAC, presented a funding request in the amount of $33,500
for FY 2012/13. He specifically noted that the proposed budget included a one-time honorarium
of $3,000 and signage allowance of $500 for a new sculpture slated to be installed near the new
intermodal facility in Campustown. Mr. Stagg indicated that the addition of that sculpture would
kick off the Commission’s quest to have more art in Campustown. Finance Chair Chad West was
also present.
Council Member Goodman recommended that the Commission members reach out to the
Campustown Action Association to partner with and provide input on PAC endeavors.
COMMUNITY AND STUDENT GRANT REQUESTS: Brian Phillips, City Manager’s
Office Project Manager, advised that this year, at the direction of the City Council, staff
implemented a new process for evaluating requests from community and student groups for City
funds. Mr. Phillips stated that a team of staff and residents met and discussed the general
community grants. The Student Affairs Commission reviewed the student-related requests. The
following funding recommendations were made by those two groups.
Hunziker Youth Sports Complex:$25,000
Ames Historic Society:16,000
Main Street Cultural District:31,000
Ames International Partner Cities: 3,000
Campustown Action Association: 5,000
United Ames: 0
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Homecoming: 1,000
VEISHEA: 8,000
Ex officio Council Member Tor Finseth said that several of the student requests were not
submitted by the deadline (November 1, 2012) because the process was new and they were not
aware of it. At the inquiry of Council Member Orazem, Mr. Phillips explained the requests for
VEISHEA funding, specifically noting that $8,000 is being requested in FY 2011/12 and $8,000
is being requested in FY 2012/13 for pancake feeds.
Mayor Campbell asked if there was anyone who wished to speak regarding community and
student grant requests.
Ames Historical Society. Peggy Baer, 1810 Waterbury Circle, Ames, representing the Ames
Historical Society, complimented the Council for creating the new process. Although it is
difficult to create a budget in October for the next October, she felt that having a prescribed
procedure for the smaller agencies to follow had worked well.
Ames International Partner Cities Association (AIPCA). Judy Kemp, President of the Ames
International Partner Cities Association, clarified information that had been contained in the
AIPCA’s application. The funding history of the Association as well as the composition of the
Board was given by Ms. Kemp. She explained that the Board is charged with the task of
developing partnerships between the City and cities of other nations. Ms. Kemp explained that
part of the need for the increase was due to the cost of doing business, pointing out that costs of
exchanging delegations with Ames’ sister cities have increased. Council Member Larson
suggested that the Board broaden its advertising and marketing to inform the public of the
opportunities available through the AIPCA.
Main Street Cultural District (MSCD). Tom Drenthe, Director of the MSCD, and Terry Stark,
Vice-President of the MSCD, thanked the City for its past support of the District. Mr. Drenthe
advised that Ames was recently named the No. 1 retail destination of all the Main Street Iowa
cities.
Campustown Action Association. John Haila, President of the Campustown Action Association,
referenced the request it had submitted. He noted that the CAA is at a critical juncture in that it
is in need of a Director. According to Mr. Haila, the marketing and coordination of events in
Campustown are orchestrated by volunteers. The majority of those volunteers are Campustown
business owners or have other full-time jobs, families, and other time commitments besides
Campustown.
Council Member Larson asked if the CAA had reached out to Iowa State University (ISU) for
financial support. Mr. Haila stated that it had not yet made a formal funding request to ISU.
Mr. Haila stated that the Pursuit of Membership in the Urban Neighborhood District Program,
which is a sister program to the Main Street Iowa Program, requires that the CAA have a full-
time director to be accepted into the Program.
Council Member Szopinski noted that the success stories told after the MSCD hired a director
make an argument for supporting the idea of a similar position in Campustown. Mr. Haila
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outlined the services to the community that could result from a director position for the CAA.
Ms. Szopinski noted that the MSCD receives revenue from memberships as well as from the City
and felt that a similar funding situation should be put in place in Campustown.
Council Member Orazem noted that the intermodal facility will soon be completed. Partnering
with other organizations, particularly those affiliated with ISU, was suggested by Mr. Orazem.
He also asked that the Council be informed of the vision of Campustown and what it would be
investing in if the director position was partially funded by the City. Mr. Haila said the CAA
could provide that to the Council within the next year. He had already met with Cathy Brown of
ISU to ascertain the University’s plans for Lincoln Way and Welch and Lincoln Way and Lynn.
Mr. Drenthe endorsed Campustown’s quest to be a member of the Urban Neighborhood District
Program. He noted the benefits that had been afforded to Ames through its membership in the
Main Street Iowa Program. At the inquiry of Council Member Larson, Mr. Drenthe advised that
the MSCD receives approximately $30,000 in annual dues and another $30,000 in fund-raising
and other types of projects.
Hunziker Youth Sports Complex (HYSC). Mark Kutchen, representing the HYSC, 800 Billy
Sunday Road, echoed sentiments about the success of the new grant process. He also thanked
the City for its financial support, which allows participation in programs for many children who,
otherwise, would not be able to participate.
PUBLIC INPUT ON OPERATING BUDGET: Mayor Campbell asked if there was anyone who
wished to provide input on the City’s Operating Budget.
A Mid-Iowa Organization Strategy (AMOS). Jerry Chase and Diane Birt were present as
members of the Youth and Education Team of AMOS. Mr. Chase presented AMOS’ proposal
for $30,000 to be included in the budget to pay for free transportation on CyRide to all Ames K-
12 students. According to Mr. Chase, this would allow all students to access before- and after-
school activities, employment, and support services.
Council Member Orazem noted that the School District has stated that there are 65 students
District-wide who need the free service and there is a mechanism now being put in place to
provide CyRide tickets for those in need. Ms. Birt related that there are 65 students that the
School Administrators are aware of as having immediate need; however, there are more than that
that need transportation. Council Member Szopinski pointed out that there is a difference
between providing free transportation to all students versus providing it to those most at-risk
students. She feels that the logistics of providing tickets or passes could be worked out with the
School District. Ms. Szopinski also noted that access to transportation has been named as being
crucial to a child’s success and proposed that some funding be made available on a one-year trial
basis.
Mayor Campbell asked if the Ames School Administration was supportive of the idea. Ms. Birt
said that the a new program had been discussed with the School District. According to Ms. Birt,
the School District sees free transportation on CyRide as a separate issue; school buses would
still be needed.
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Council Member Davis asked Assistant City Manager Lundt to explain what had occurred at the
United Way meeting held on January 20, 2012. Mr. Davis indicated his preference that the
United Way’s grant to provide $5,000 to purchase 8,000 tickets be pursued first to see if the need
is being met before City funds be allocated. Ms. Lundt referenced an excerpt from the Minutes
of United Way that had been provided to the Council, which provided a summary of the
discussion.
PUBLIC INPUT ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP): Mayor Campbell asked for
input on the City’s CIP.
Richard Deyo, 505 Eighth Street, #2, Ames, voiced his opinion that FEMA should be more
involved in flood mitigation as opposed to the City of Ames paying for it.
Seana Perkins advised that she was speaking on behalf of Dan Culhane, Chief Executive Officer
of the Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC), who had a scheduling conflict and
could not be present at this meeting. Mr. Culhane had asked her to convey the support of the
AEDC for the Ames Airport Terminal project. He suggested that, due to the available FAA
matching funds, additional funds be allocated for construction of a new Terminal building, which
would help it to be a more competitive non-commercial airport.
Jeri Neal, 916 Ridgewood Avenue, Ames, advised that she was present to speak on three issues:
(1) Funding and Timing of the Squaw Creek Bridge: Ms. Neal said that she represented the
members of the bicycling community of Ames, and they strongly support moving the bridge
repair project forward in the CIP. She noted that it was a key arterial for bike commuters. 2.
Extension of Utilities East of East Lincoln Way Coordinator. Ms. Neal stated her individual
opposition to the extension of utilities and asked to know who would pay for the infrastructure.
She said that she is “fine” with paying additional costs for water treatment improvements and
long-term energy planning, but not for paying forward infrastructure services for unidentified
future businesses. 3. Railing on 6th Bridge Over Squaw Creek. Ms. Neal spoke as a bicyclist
with a high level of use of the bridge in question, advising that it was a dangerous setting. She
voiced her support for construction of a railing on the bridge and stated that any bicyclist would
endorse improvements to it. At the inquiry of Council Member Larson regarding the possible
use of chain-link fencing, Ms. Neal related that it will still create a safer situation for a subset of
bicyclists. She listed some likely outcomes, e.g., more bicyclists moving in and out of the street.
Issues with cleaning ice, slush, snow, and “crud” were also brought up by Ms. Neal. According
to Ms. Neal, the sidewalk/path over the Squaw Creek on 4 Street is more treacherous than theth
6 Street bridge.th
Joe Rippetoe, 419 Pearson, Ames, commented on the possible extension of infrastructure east
of Interstate 35. He noted that the Ames Economic Development Commission asked the City
Council to annex 566 acres east of Ames “and spend millions of dollars extending utilities to it
in the hope that something good may eventually result.” He indicated that the idea of making
undeveloped land available for industrial use is a good one, and he supports that objective. In his
opinion, the current proposal is different in four major ways:(1) The land is not in the City limits
and would require annexation involving multiple property owners. (2) The land is not zoned
Industrial and would require rezoning. (3) The land has no utilities and putting them there would
cost millions of dollars – “a direct charge against every utility rate payer.” (4) The land is not the
best choice available. Mr. Rippetoe offered his opinion that the approximately 300 acres of
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Regional Commercial land (formerly owned by Wolford Development and now Elwell/Reuter)
located directly east of Interstate 35 on East 13 Street is the best location for industrialth
development for the following reasons: (1) It has already been annexed. (2) It was always
intended to be Industrial per the Land Use Policy Plan. (3) The City Council has authority to
rezone the Regional Commercial land back to Industrial. (4) The land is much closer to City
water and sewer, which means infrastructure costs would be much less. (5) The new owners of
the old Wolford land recently said that they had no immediate plans for it.
Mr. Rippetoe stated his opinion that, despite all of those advantages, the Regional Commercial
land is not being considered for a new industrial park site because (1) There is still some residual
hope that a Regional Commercial center can be built there. According to Mr. Rippetoe, that will
not happen. He said the new owner is not a regional mall builder, and it is just a matter of time
before the City receives a request for something far less than a regional commercial center, e.g.,
a big box store, gas station, self-storage lockers. (2) AEDC is promoting such a complex and
costly plan because there must be some relationships among the proponents, area land owners,
and others that the general public can’t see at this time. According to Mr. Rippetoe, it was up to
the Council to figure out what was driving the proposal when a more practical and less-expensive
alternative exists. According to Mr. Rippetoe, the East 13 Street is available right now andth
“probably at half the cost.” He urged the City Council members to take more time on this issue
and figure out why they are not receiving the best proposal possible.
Council Member Larson asked Mr. Rippetoe how the City is to address industrial customers who
need rail service. Mr. Rippetoe said that some of the land on both sides of East 13 Street willth
be adjacent to rail service. Mr. Larson advised that it would not be as the UP Railroad only
allows access for rail spurs on the south side. Therefore, the City could not get it on the north
side. Mr. Rippetoe said that that “was one answer that he did not have;” however, he said he had
another answer and that was that fewer and fewer customers seemed to be shipping by rail
according to what he has heard. Council Member Szopinski advised that she had been informed
this morning by a faculty member in Transportation and Logistics at Iowa State University that
rail transportation will be increasing due to environmental and cost-of-fuel reasons. Also, other
states are building intermodal facilities where the majority of the transportation is being done by
rail and then transferred to trucks.
Catherine Scott, 1510 Roosevelt Avenue, Ames, expressed her opposition to extending
infrastructure east on Lincoln Way as it looks to her like a form of speculation. As a City rate-
payer, she does not want her tax dollars to pay for speculation. It is her belief that the businesses
who want to locate in this area should pay for the infrastructure themselves. It is Ms. Scott’s
opinion that more details are needed; and since Ames has a history of slow, steady growth, and
it is not the time to put any improvements in the CIP. Council Member Larson asked Ms. Scott
which one of the scenarios she disliked the least. Ms. Scott advised that she would prefer a
scenario that provided for incremental growth.
Jason Crimmins, 4301 Crestmoor, Ames, Chair of the Cleanliness Committee for Campustown
Action Association, referenced the request for additional trash cans for a four-block area of
Campustown and said that he was present to answer any questions. He clarified that the request
is for 18 additional trash cans for placement on side streets.
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John Haila, 2408 Suncrest, Ames, spoke in favor of extending infrastructure across the Interstate.
He acknowledged that it takes a long time to install utility infrastructure. It is Mr. Haila’s
opinion that Ames is posed for additional growth, and he believes that it is important for Ames
to have a good plan in place, to be forward-thinkers, and plan for industrial growth before it is
actually requested. Mr. Haila said that when companies are looking for a location, they look at
what is being invested in utility infrastructure. He would not want Ames to lose an opportunity
because utilities are not in place.
The meeting recessed at 7:26 p.m. and reconvened at 7:34 p.m.
SALARIES FOR COUNCIL APPOINTEES: Council Member Davis reported on the evaluation
process for City Council appointees Steve Schainker, City Manager, and Doug Marek, City
Attorney. Mr. Davis stated that he and Council Member Wacha had comprised the evaluation
team; they had received feedback from the Mayor and other Council members.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Larson, to set the following appointees’ salaries for FY 2012/13:
Base Pay for City Manager:$184,665.10
Base Pay for City Attorney: $137,786.06
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO 2012/17 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP): Moved by Davis,
seconded by Goodman, to replace Page 27 pertaining to the new Water Treatment Plant with a
page that shows the SRF loan forgiveness ($5.88 million grant) in FY 2016/17 under Financing.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Goodman, to replace Page 135 pertaining to the Ames Public
Library Renovation adjusting the amount of G. O. Bond funding.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
City Manager Schainker noted that the City does not yet know the end result of its request for
flood mitigation funding from FEMA. He noted that Council members had recommended at a
previous meeting that specific projects not be named. Mr. Schainker brought the Council’s
attention to a memo that he had sent that listed the possible projects, total cost of each one, and
highlighted the projects that were still pending FEMA funds. It was also pointed out by Mr.
Schainker that $820,000 in G. O. Bonds was listed as revenue in the first year. He is skeptical
about reducing that amount at this time because one of the top priority projects is for public
infrastructure repairs that will impact a number of citizens. Two of those projects are still under
consideration by FEMA, but the City is not guaranteed any funding. Mr. Schainker
recommended that the amount be left as is, but the locations be named at a later date.
Council Member Goodman said it was very important to him that the City attempt to implement
new systems that would protect against flooding as much as possible. He doesn’t want the City
to set itself up by allowing new developments and having the same flooding problems in those
new developments. Mr. Larson pointed out that many of the projects listed could be development
problems or landowner problems for which the City should not be responsible. City Manager
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Schainker recommended that the Council make a motion directing staff to review current
policies, procedures, and ordinances to see if there are any alternatives that would mitigate
flooding. Mr. Schainker noted that Council had previously discussed one of the projects, i.e.,
improvements to the Squaw Creek Pedestrian Bridge (Page 36 of the Draft CIP). He believed he
had found a way to finance those improvements without raising property taxes. If Council wants
to move forward with that project, it would be a separate page in the CIP.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Szopinski, to replace Page 36, Flood Response and
Mitigation, to remove the specific sites, but having the funding remain at $820,000.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Larson, to create a new CIP page for the Squaw Creek Bridge
project, which would come out of second year of Flood Response and Mitigation (Page 36), and
listing the funding source as $400,000 from G. O. Bonds in 2012/13.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Goodman, to replace Page 93, Collector Street Pavement
Improvements, to reduce the G. O. Bonds in 2012/13 by $400,000 and add in a funding source
of $400,000, which would be from the available balance from prior issued bonds.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Extension of Utilities on East Lincoln Way. Public Works Director John Joiner informed the
Council that, in an attempt to reduce the costs, the consulting engineer had created another
alternative (Scenario 1A) that would reduce the cost of the sanitary sewer extension (from $4.5
to $3.5 million. Also, the amount of improvement that will have to be abandoned under Scenario
1A if or when the City brings the sanitary sewer up from the south is estimated to be $1.1
million, as compared to the estimated $1.8 million that would be abandoned under Scenario 1.
The incremental sanitary sewer rate increase associated with Scenario 1A would be 4.1% rather
than 5.5% needed in Scenario 1. That means the overall sewer rate increase needed in FY
2012/13 if Scenario 1A is pursued would be 9.1% (5% + 4.1%) rather than 10.5% (5% + 5.5%)
if Scenario 1 were adopted. City Manager Schainker clarified that a 5% sewer rate increase had
already been built into the budget.
Water and Pollution Control Director John Dunn advised that if Scenario 1A is followed, the
incremental water increase would be .64% rather than the 3% formerly stated. The overall water
increase needed in FY 2012/13 if the water tower installation is delayed would be 3.7% (3% +
7%), rather than 6% (3% + 3%).
It was also clarified by City Manager Schainker that further discussions with the Rural Water
District would need to occur as to which entity would provide water to the land in question.
Council Member Larson pointed out that Scenario 1A also means it would be less expensive to
provide sewer and water to the Regional Commercial area.
Seana Perkins, Business Development Coordinator, gave a report on annexing land north of
Lincoln Highway, directly east of the current City limits, west of 590 Avenue, and south of theth
Union Pacific Railroad. She noted that the City of Nevada had previously annexed properties to
the east side of 590 Avenue. The annexation area encompasses 566.57 acres of land andth
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includes ten property owners. According to Ms. Perkins, the right-of-way that is owned by the
Union Pacific Railroad may be included in the annexation application without consent of the
owner; however, preliminary discussions had occurred with the Union Pacific Railroad and no
concerns were raised.
Ms. Perkins advised that the initial annexation area includes three residential properties, one
commercial use comprised of three properties, two properties that are owned and utilized by the
Union Pacific Railroad, and 19 properties that are currently in agricultural production. Country
Landscapes is the only existing commercially designated property in the annexation area. It has
no relocation plans and associates itself with the Ames community; however, property taxes for
that business would increase upon annexation and it would have to pay water and sanitary sewer
connection fees.
According to Ms. Perkins, agricultural land owners benefit from annexation in that: (1) They will
pay slightly fewer taxes when annexed to the City of Ames; (2) agricultural uses may continue
on the properties; and, properties that are annexed and designated as Planned Industrial in
proximity to urban infrastructure will be more attractive to potential buyers.
Ms. Perkins reported the names of the property owners, amount of land owned, and what their
responses had been to the possibility of annexation. She identified three options for non-
consenting property owners: (1) Partial tax exemption, (2) Waiver of water and sanitary sewer
connection fees; and (3) 80/20 Annexation.
The process to be followed if the City Council were to choose to proceed to deploy urban
infrastructure to the area was explained by Ms. Perkins. The Urban Fringe Plan would have to
be revised, annexation would have to occur, and rezoning would occur as the individual
properties are developed.
Council Member Larson asked what the intentions were for the Regional Commercial area to the
north. City Manager Schainker advised that he had discussions with the new owners of that land.
It is their intention to move ahead with a Regional Commercial venture; however, it is unknown
the exact time frame for the project. Mr. Larson recalled that when the former developer was
required to invest in installing infrastructure across the Interstate, it was estimated to cost $2
million if it went west on 13 Street. He pointed out that if Scenario 1A were chosen, thereth
potentially would be savings of $1.6 million savings to get sewer and water to the Regional site.
Council Member Goodman asked to know the cost of opening up the first 100 acres. Council
Member Orazem noted that infrastructure to get to the first acre would cost $2.5 million; to
provide infrastructure to the remaining 800 acres would cost $1.1 million.
Utilities to the North. City Manager Schainker reminded that there is an existing Rose Prairie
Annexation Agreement that provides for the developer to install sewer and water mains to serve
the entire Planned Residential area up to 190 Street. The Agreement allows for the developerth
to proceed on their schedule. If the City desires to facilitate residential development in the area
prior to that time, the Agreement specifies that the City may install water (estimated at $703,000)
and sewer lines (estimated at $698,000) and set up assessment districts to recover the costs. In
addition, a request had been made for water and sewer to be extended northward to serve the
proposed Quarry Estates Subdivision.
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To install infrastructure to the east and the north, according to City Manager Schainker, the water
rate increase would be 4.2% and the sewer rate increase would be 9.9%. Council Member Larson
pointed out that the City may establish water and sewer districts. Mr. Schainker concurred, but
cautioned that the City gets paid back when the lots develop.
Airport Terminal. Mayor Campbell said that, in talking to members of the Congressional
Delegation, she had been told that, historically, FAA has provided 95/5 ratio in funding;
however, the funding is now reverting back to the 90/10 level. Referring to construction of a new
Airport Terminal Building, Public Works Director Joiner advised that that size of project takes
a while to develop, and users and citizens need to be allowed to provide input. He felt that
leaving the improvement in the second year of the CIP was still the most appropriate year.
Council Member Larson cited his concern that $600,000 was way too low and pointed out that
that amount had been the amount put in as a “placeholder” for nearly five years. He would like
to put $2 million in the second year of the CIP for the Terminal project. Mr. Larson also noted
that the City’s portion of the match at 10% on a $2 million project would add $165,000 to the
budget. He advised that Mason City is spending $2 million and Ankeny is spending $2.5 to $3
million on terminal building improvements. Mr. Larson emphasized the need for Ames to have
a better entrance to the City.
City Manager Schainker advised that the Airport Fund is normally used to provide local match
for airport projects; however, there will not be enough money in that Fund for the match on the
Terminal project.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Davis, to place into the CIP for FY 2013/14 a total of $2 million
for a new Terminal Building, replacing the $715,000, and including $200,000 out of the Local
Option Tax Fund.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Orazem, seconded by Davis, to amend the Draft CIP by adding a page pertaining to
extending utilities east on Lincoln Way Corridor, to approve Scenario 1A with sanitary sewer
($3.5 million) in FY 2012/13, water ($800,000) in FY 2012/13, and construction of a water
tower ($3 million) in FY 2014/15.
Council Member Goodman advised that he does not believe the community in general supports
$7.3 million to be invested in a project that has not been well-thought-out. He contended that this
is being discussed as a result of receiving one letter from an entity in the community. Mr.
Goodman felt that discussion needed to occur about how many rail projects took place last year
and how much this project increases Ames’ chances of bringing rail projects to this area or even
how many industrial projects took place in the state of Iowa last year. He continued by saying
that no one around the dais knows what the average size of industrial projects is, how many
projects Ames has lost, or how many projects Ames has the potential to get. What that means
to Mr. Goodman is that Ames is going to spend $7.3 million on “hopes.” He does not believe
that rate payers would appreciate that kind of investment in economic development without
planning.
Council Member Larson countered those allegations by saying that, with that kind of logic, Ames
would build the new Water Treatment Plant based only on the volume of water that is being used
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today; it would not anticipate any growth. Mr. Larson noted that ratepayers are paying for
incremental sizing of the Water Treatment Plant in the same way ratepayers would pay to enlarge
a distribution system to allow for economic development.
Mr. Goodman argued that the City had held a workshop on water. He said that a decade of data
was collected before the new Water Plant was recommended. The extension of utilities east of
the Interstate is being contemplated now, in the opinion of Council Member Goodman, due to
one letter that was received by the AEDC. He noted that the AEDC formerly believed that a site
located not far from this site was the best location; however, that was abandoned when it realized
that that was not the best choice.
Council Member Larson disputed Mr. Goodman’s logic. He said infrastructure should be built
in the most economic fashion, and that was what was being recommended.
Council Member Orazem emphatically disagreed with Mr. Goodman. He noted that the City had
been contemplating industrial development across the Interstate for ten to twenty (20) years. He
strongly believes that, if Ames is going to be able to attract large employers to this community,
the land has to be available. Mr. Orazem calculated that it will cost $2.5 million to get the
infrastructure across the Interstate. The entire $7.3 million will only be paid if the development
succeeds and there is a need for the water tower.
Council Member Larson pointed out that the AEDC chose a former site for an industrial park
because at that time the City had an agreement for Regional Commercial development where the
infrastructure would be paid for by the developer.
Council Member Orazem advised that Ames has the same level of employment that it had 11
years ago, which carries a series of ramifications for the City and the School District. Mr.
Orazem stated that this was not tied to an individual developer; it is for industrial development.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting aye: Davis, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski. Voting nay: Goodman.
Motion declared carried.
Regarding infrastructure to the north, Council Member Orazem pointed out that if the City
desires to reduce the run-off that drains into Ada Hayden, the City must take advantage of
conservation easements that are part of the Annexation Agreement.
Moved by Orazem, seconded by Larson, to create a new CIP page for 2012/13 to extend utilities
along Grant Avenue ($703,000 for water and $698,000 for sewer).
Council Member Goodman noted that to extend large pieces of infrastructure at one time is
costly. He offered that it is most cost-efficient to install infrastructure incrementally.
Council Member Orazem noted that Rose Prairie is under receivership. Without the possibility
of infrastructure, the bank will have a very difficult time selling 250 acres.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting aye: Davis, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski. Voting nay: Goodman.
Motion declared carried.
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APPROVAL OF 2012/17 CIP, AS AMENDED: Moved by Larson, seconded by Davis, to
approve the Capital Improvements Plan for 2012/17, as amended with the above-named changes.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO FY 2011/12 BUDGET: Pertaining to the 6 Street Bridge Railing, Councilth
Member Goodman asked if the City could hold discussions with bicyclists to ascertain if the
solution is broad enough to solve the problem. Public Works Director Joiner said that sharrows
on the street and signage could be used to give direction to bicyclists. City Manager Schainker
recommended that monies not be allocated at this time until the Council was sure as to what it
wanted to do on this issue; there will be another opportunity to amend the 2011/12 Budget.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Larson, to direct staff to discuss possible solutions with
bicyclists to improve the safety of the 6th Street Bridge.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Orazem, seconded by Goodman, to direct that the City purchase 18 garbage cans for
placement in Campustown.
Council Member Larson stated that he would be more supportive of an allocation of $25,000 to
assist with paying for a Campustown Director if the business owners in Campustown would be
more willing to help clean up their own environment. Mr. Larson noted that the entire Downtown
area only has 30 garbage cans; Campustown would have 40 if the additional 18 were purchased.
Council Member Davis said he preferred that, if more garbage cans are purchased for
Campustown, the City start with no more than six. He would like to see if the situation approves
with that number.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Szopinski, to amend the motion to change the number of garbage
cans to be purchased to six.
City Manager Schainker advised that that would equate to a $5,100 one-time expense to purchase
six trash cans and $1,247 in ongoing maintenance costs.
Vote on Amendment: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Vote on Motion, as Amended: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Larson, to add the replacement of the fence in front of
Walgreen’s in the amount of $15,000 to the 2011/12 Operating Budget, to be paid from the Road
Use Tax fund.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Goodman, to shift the FACES funding ($5,000) from the City
Council’s program budget to the City Council Special Allocations in the 2011/12 Operating
Budget and shift funding to Local Option Tax.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Davis, seconded by Larson, to remove the AMOS funding from Council Contingency
in the 2011/12 Operating Budget.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously..
Council Member Goodman asked Transit Director Sheri Kyras for her opinion of trying a pilot
program for offering free CyRide to students in K-12. Transit Director Sheri Kyras said the
position of CyRide is neutral on this project because ridership increases every year and they are
not sure what impact such a program would have.
Council Member Davis stated that he preferred to try the United Way grant approach for one
year, and if it needs to be expanded, the issue can be revisited. Council Member Orazem noted
that the cost of a bus pass for the remainder of the year would allow for 77 bus passes to be
purchased, which is slightly over the 65 that was initially anticipated.
Council Member Goodman said that the issue is broader than providing bus passes for at-risk
youth. He believes that transportation can be an impediment for many families.
Assistant City Manager Lundt noted that the entire ASSET allocation was not recommended to
be allocated; there will be some ASSET funding remaining should the Council decide to fund
this project.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Larson, to notify the ASSET funders that Council is
supportive of the allocation of some funding to support providing free CyRide to students in K-
12..
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Davis, to allocate $8,000 for the 2011/12 VEISHEA pancake
feed.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET FOR FY 2011/12, AS AMENDED: Moved by Goodman, seconded
by Orazem, to approve the budget amendments for FY 2011/12.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Davis, to set March 6, 2012, as the date of public hearing on
the proposed budget amendments for FY 2011/12.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSED FY 2012/13 BUDGET: as follows:
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Larson, to allocate $138,117 for COTA.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Szopinski, to allocate $1,150,278 for ASSET.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Larson, to allocate $25,000 to the Hunziker Youth Sports
Complex for operational expenses.
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Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Davis, to allocate $16,000 to the Ames Historical Society.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Larson, to allocate $31,000 to the Main Street Cultural
District.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Szopinski, to allocate $5,000 to the Ames International
Partner Cities Association (AIPCA).
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Davis, to allocate $5,000 plus up to a maximum of $12,500
based on a one-to-one match from Iowa State University, to the Campustown Action Association
for its Director position.
Council Member Orazem said he thought that fewer garbage cans had been approved with the
idea of allocating more funds to help fund the Director position. Council Member Larson
indicated that the Campustown area is equally important to Iowa State University (ISU) as well
as the City, and he would like the CAA to pursue funding from ISU.
Vote on Motion: 2-3. Voting aye: Davis, Larson. Voting nay: Goodman, Orazem, Szopinski.
Motion failed.
Moved by Szopinski, seconded by Goodman, to allocate $25,000 to help fund the Campustown
Director position.
Council Member Davis pointed out that the request went through the City’s new grant process,
and through that process, $5,000 was recommended. He did not believe the CAA documented
outcomes well enough to increase it by five times the amount recommended through the grant
process.
Council Member Orazem offered his opinion that it is a critical year to keep the momentum
going in Campustown with the ribbon-cutting for the Intermodal facility scheduled for June. He
wants to see the long-range plan for Campustown with a designation of who its partners are.
Council Member Goodman suggested that the CAA be requested to ask ISU to be a funding
partner for a Campustown Director position.
Moved by Davis to amend the amount to $15,000 and request the CAA to raise the additional
$10,000.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Vote on Motion: 3-2. Voting aye: Goodman, Orazem, Szopinski. Voting nay: Davis, Larson.
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Goodman, seconded by Larson, to allocate $1,000 for ISU Homecoming .
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Davis, to allocate $8,000 for 2012/13 VEISHEA pancake
feed.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Larson asked for an update on what has been occurring with United Ames.
Assistant City Manager Lundt said that United Ames has been involved in creating and working
on the community gardens and involved in the FACES celebration. According to Ms. Lundt, the
Board is down to four or five active members. She advised that the problem with United Ames’
application is that funding a staff member does not constitute a public purpose.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Szopinski, to set the PAC budget at $33,500.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 2012/13: Moved by Davis, seconded by
Larson, to approve the proposed 2012/13 Budget with the above amendments.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Larson, to set March 6, 2012, as date of final public hearing on
proposed budget for FY 2012/13.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
City Manager Schainker informed the Council that all of the changes above-made did not impact
the property tax rate included in the Manager’s Recommended Budget; the total property tax rate
will be down approximately $.12 from the prior year. Debt service cost will be increased by a
total of $357,122 to extend utilities to the north and east, but the additional cost would not
increase property taxes as it will be abated by water ($94,151) and sewer ($262,971) funds.
The meeting recessed at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:55 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY C COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Campbell called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at
9:55 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Davis, seconded by Larson, to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of Regular Meeting of January 24, 2012, and Special Meetings of
February 3, 7, 8, and 9, 2012
3.Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
4.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for January 16-31, 2012
5.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits, wine permits, and liquor licenses:
a.Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine – Fareway Store #386, 619 Burnett Avenue
b.Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine – Fareway Store #093, 3619 Stange Road
c.Class C Liquor – El Azteca, 2727 Stange Road
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d.Class B Liquor – Holiday Inn Ames, 2609 University Boulevard
e.Class C Beer and B Wine – Gateway Expresse, 2400 University Boulevard
f.Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine – Wal-Mart Supercenter #4256, 534 South Duff Avenue
g.Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service – Buffalo Wild Wings, 400 South Duff Avenue
h.Special Class C Liquor w/ Outdoor Service – Stomping Grounds, 303 Welch Avenue, #101
6.Motion approving 2011 Resource Recovery Annual Report
7.RESOLUTION NO. 12-036 approving 2012 Urban Revitalization tax abatement requests
8.RESOLUTION NO. 12-037 approving Amendment to Agreement with Iowa State University
for Shared Sustainability Coordinator (tabled from January 24, 2012)
9.RESOLUTION NO. 12-038 approving submittal extension for 2011/12 Community
Development Block Grant Program Single-Family Conversion Pilot Program
10.RESOLUTION NO. 12-039 approving Easement Agreement for 2010/11 Downtown Street
Pavement Improvements Project (Kellogg Avenue/Main Street to 7 Street and Mainth
Street/Allan Drive to Clark Avenue)
11.RESOLUTION NO. 12-040 approving up to five, two-month fuel contracts at a total price not-
to-exceed $735,000 and accept fixed-rate plus mark-up/deduct for the remainder of CyRide’s
fuel purchases
12.RESOLUTION NO. 12-041 awarding Professional Services Contract to Black & Veatch of
Kansas City, Missouri, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for Power Plant Fire Risk Mitigation
13.RESOLUTION NO. 12-042 awarding contract to Utilities Plus Energy Services, Inc., of Elk
River, Minnesota, in the amount of $58,003.64 for Stange Transformer LTC Installation
14.RESOLUTION NO. 12-043 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Ames Municipal
Cemetery Improvements Fencing Project; setting March 7, 2012, as bid due date and March 27,
2012 as date of public hearing
15.RESOLUTION NO. 12-044 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Underground
Trenching for Electric Services; setting March 14, 2012, as bid due date and March 27, 2012,
as date of public hearing
16.RESOLUTION NO. 12-045 approving contract and bond for Vet Med Substation Capacitor
Banks
17.RESOLUTION NO. 12-046 approving contract and bond for Unit No. 8 Air Heater Baskets
Installation
18.RESOLUTION NO. 12-047 approving contract and bond for Breaker and Relay Maintenance
for Power Plant
19.RESOLUTION NO. 12-048 approving Change Order No. 3 and accepting completion of
2009/10 Airport Improvements (Taxiway ‘A1’ Rehabilitation and Taxiway ‘A’ Drainage
Improvements)
20.RESOLUTION NO. 12-049 accepting completion of 2011/12 CDBG Public Facilities
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Program (North Hazel Avenue/North 3 Street)rd
21.RESOLUTION NO. 12-050 accepting completion of 2010/11 CyRide Route Improvements
Program (Ontario Street)
22.RESOLUTION NO. 12-051 accepting completion of public improvements for Airport Business
Park Subdivision and releasing security
23.RESOLUTION NO. 12-052 approving Plat of Survey for 808 and 1098 East Lincoln Way
24.RESOLUTION NO. 12-053 approving Plat of Survey for 111 and 117 Lincoln Way, 113 North
Dakota, and 104 Southbend Drive
25.RESOLUTION NO. 12-054 approving Plat of Survey for 4010 and 4110 Maricopa Drive
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Richard Deyo, 505 Eighth Street, #2, Ames, expressed his dismay over his
perceived lack of public input requested before the tagline and logo were approved.
NORTHRIDGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, 14 ADDITION: Moved by Davis, seconded byTH
Larson, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 12-055 approving the First Amendment to Sidewalk and
Street Tree Agreement for Northridge Heights Subdivision, 14 Addition.th
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
NATIONAL CENTERS FOR ANIMAL HEALTH (NCAH) PUMP STATION AND
WASTEWATER METERING FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS: Moved by Goodman,
seconded by Davis, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 12-056 awarding a contract to CL Carroll
Company, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $860,000 for construction of
improvements.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 12-056 authorizing
Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $52,131.15 to Professional Services Agreement with
Stanley Consultants of Des Moines, Iowa, to provide construction phase services.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
2011 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC): Building Official David Brown reminded the
Council members that staff had informed them on January 10, 2012, about the need for the City
to adopt the 2011 NEC. Since that date, staff has notified all the Ames electrical contractors of
the possible changes. The Electrical Board unanimously recommended approval of the Code.
According to Mr. Brown, there has been no opposition to the adoption of the Code expressed to
staff.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Goodman, to direct staff to prepare proposed ordinance for
adoption of the 2011 National Electric Code, including both the State and City of Ames
amendments.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ASPEN RIDGE SUBDIVISION, 2 ADDITION: Moved byND
Goodman, seconded by Davis, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 12-058 approving the Preliminary
Plat for Aspen Ridge Subdivision, 2 Addition, with the following condition: (a) existing treesnd
in South 16 Street right-of-way shall be retained.th
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
MASTER PLAN AND PLATTING PROCESS: Planner Jeff Benson informed the Council that
the Master Plan requirement was intended to allow the City Council to review and approve the
design or layout of anticipated development before committing to a rezoning or before
committing to a final site design.. He pointed out that while the Master Plan may be helpful in
determining how a property will ultimately be developed, the current requirement creates some
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burdens. City Manager Schainker noted that changes to the process are being explored based on
feedback received at a Council workshop with developers in April 2010.
Moved by Orazem, seconded by Davis, to direct staff to seek input from the development
community, the public, and the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning possible changes
to the City’s current Master Plan requirements.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT: Moved
by Davis, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 12-059 authorizing extension
of the Engagement and Retainer Agreement with Ritts Law Group of Alexandria, Virginia, in
an amount not to exceed $50,000 for consulting services related to the Clean Air Act.
Council Member Larson noted that $249,000 has already been expensed for the services of the
Ritts Law Group.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CHANGE ORDER TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE
161kv TIE LINE FRANCHISE: Moved by Davis, seconded by Larson, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 12-060 approving a Change Order to the Professional Services Agreement with
BrownWinick of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $40,000 for legal services in connection
with the 161kV Tie Line Franchise.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON RESOURCE RECOVERY PLANT TRUCK SCALE UPGRADE: Mayor
Campbell opened the hearing. No one asked to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Davis, to accept the report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Moved by Davis, seconded by Larson, to refer to staff the letter from
Chuck Winkleblack requesting changes to the LUPP and a land swap pertaining to land currently
being used as the Oaks Golf Course.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Larson, to refer to staff the letter from Chuck Winkleblack
pertaining to parking in the Estates West Subdivision (both sides of Timber Ridge Drive).
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Davis, to refer to staff the letter from Deery Brothers dated
February 9, 2012, requesting tax abatement for property at the corner of 16 and South Daytonth
Avenue
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting aye: Davis, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski. Voting nay: Goodman.
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Davis, seconded by Larson, to refer to staff, for a memo, the letter from Chuck
Winkleblack requesting annexation of land and changes to the LUPP pertaining to the area west
of George Washington Carver.
.Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Orazem, seconded by Davis, to refer to staff the letter from Roger Wheeler for tax
abatement on 202 E. Lincoln Way commercial property.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting aye: Davis, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski. Voting nay: Goodman.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Larson, to refer to staff the letter from Friedrich Iowa Realty dated
February 8, 2012, pertaining to a request for Annexation and a Land Use Policy Plan Map
Amendment for Quarry Estates.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Davis, seconded by Goodman, to hold a Closed Session as
provided by Section 20.17(3), Code of Iowa, to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The Council returned to Regular Session at 10:28 p.m.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 12-061 ratifying the
contract with the IAFF (Firefighters).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Davis to adjourn the meeting at 10:29 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor