HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Electric Utility Operations Review and Advisory Board 06/10/2008MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AND ELECTRIC UTILITY OPERATIONS REVIEW & ADVISORY BOARD
AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 10, 2008
JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AND
ELECTRIC UTILITY OPERATIONS REVIEW & ADVISORY BOARD
The Ames City Council met in joint session with the Electric Utility Operations Review & Advisory
Board (EUORAB) on the 10th day of June, 2008, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall,
515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Ann Campbell presiding and the following Council
members present: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, and Rice. Ex officio Member Beals
was also present. EUORAB Members present were Kevin Geis, Dick Johnson, Anne Kimber, Max
Morris, and Ron Nelson.
REVIEW OF DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT FOR 2008/09: Electric Services Director Don
Kom introduced Steve Wilson, Energy Services Coordinator. Mr. Wilson presented a recap of
the first year of the “Smart Energy” Program. As of May 22, 2008, there had been 567
participants in the Program. A total of 564,743 kWh had been saved. Customer savings equated
to $51,188 and resulted in $546,877 in avoided costs. The Program had included residential
energy audits, residential weatherization, air conditioner rebates, efficient lighting rebates, Prime
Time Power, advertising, and public education.
Mr. Wilson explained the changes proposed for the 2008/09 “Smart Energy” Program. Staff
recommended that it be expanded to include power factor correction rebates, residential lighting
rebate, residential new construction rebate, efficient appliance rebate, and commercial audits.
It is also staff’s recommendation that the rebate cap of $400 be removed. Because there was only
one air conditioner in 221 that was marginally oversized, it is being proposed to eliminate the
sizing requirement for residential air conditioners. Staff is also suggesting that low-income
weatherization no longer be part of the Program. There were very few requests in Ames, and
voluntary labor was difficult to coordinate. It is believed that it would be a better use of funds
to make an annual donation to the Volunteer Center of Story County low-income weatherization
program.
Council Members Popken and Goodman pointed out data to show that Prime Time Power does
not have the best return for the investment. They believe that there are other incentives that
would yield more benefit. In Council Member Goodman’s opinion, more Prime Time air
conditioner switches should not be purchased and that money, instead, be applied to additional
air conditioner rebates, which yield more energy savings. EUORAB Member Kimber explained
that Prime Time Power is a proven program; it really works to reduce the peak load. Board
Member Morris said that “Prime Time Power versus air conditioner rebates” is not necessarily
a fair comparison. He advised that a very important benefit of Prime Time Power is that it
flattens out the demand.
Highlights of the programs proposed to be added were given by Mr. Wilson. It is estimated that
there will be 5,660 participants. The new programs will be in effect on July 1, 2008; however,
staff is requesting the Council’s approval to make appliance rebates retroactive to January 1,
2008.
Council Member Popken pointed out that the Demand-Side Management Study did not rate
Marathon water heaters very highly; in fact, they were shown to have the lowest return. Director
Kom advised that the program is offered by other utilities. He said that the City is listening to
its customers; the Marathon water heater incentive carries benefits for utility customers.
DISCUSSION OF POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS: Director Kom advised that the purpose of the
Burns & McDonnell Study was two-fold: (1) how to best continue to meet the City’s existing
capacity needs and (2) how to best satisfy the future growth in demand for electricity. Options
were explained by Mr. Kom. The following were the staff’s recommendations:
1.Maintain Unit #7 and #8 and prepare for long-term operation
2.Perform an engineering study for peaking capacity addition
3.Issue a Request for Proposals for coal delivery; the current contract expires in 2009
4.Perform a Cost-of-Service Study/Rate Study (estimated three-year process):
a.Time of Use Rates
b.Interruptible Rates
c.Specialized Rates (to capture unique qualities of select customers)
5.Expand Prime Time Power (on new construction or if receiving a rebate on new air
conditioning unit/expand to small commercial
6.Pursue participation in wind/renewable/biofuels generation with IAMU and/or other
entities
7.Expand aggressive Demand-Side Management programs
8.Continue discussions/negotiations with Alliant Energy for capacity and energy on smaller
share of Sutherland 4 (aka the Marshalltown Project) through a Power Purchase Agreement
9.Perform Transmission Study/transmission plan (Sutherland 4, wind, other purchased
power)
10.Issue RFP for capacity and/or energy from other than Sutherland 4 (short- or longer-term)
11.Explore for opportunities with larger customers for the possibility of distributed generation
Director Kom reminded the Council that it is the directive of the EUORAB to supply an
additional 10% of the City’s electrical needs through renewable generation. Mr. Kom said that
the capability to increase wind generation exists; however, the key is timing – when it can be
installed and at what price. According to Mr. Kom, the City will be embarking on a transmission
study; it could cost more than $200,000. It is not possible to give a timeline for wind generation
at this time; the City is not in control of all the steps.
Council Member Rice raised questions about purchasing power from the Sutherland 4 Unit. He
noted that a drawback of this option would be that the City would be forced to sign a contract
within 90 days. Director Kom confirmed that and stated also that 40 MW would only cover the
existing need; an additional 25 MW would still be needed. City Manager Schainker added that
it is hoped that 25 MW would not be needed if Demand-Side Management programs are
successful in lowering the peak. Mr. Rice advised that the majority of emails sent to the City
Council encouraged the expansion of renewable sources, and in particular, wind generation.
Director Kom emphasized that staff is recommending keeping Units #7 and #8. This provides
the most local control. There are several drawbacks to purchasing power from Sutherland 4,
either via ownership or a purchase agreement, e.g., may not have firm deliverability, does not
provide any new capacity.
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Troy Benjegerdes, 433 North Franklin Avenue, Ames, spoke. He advised that he works at Ames
Laboratories with high-powered computers. Mr. Benjegerdes gave a simulation of the energy
used to power a laptop of the type used at Ames Laboratories and recommended ways to reduce
energy consumption, especially during peak times. Mr. Benjegerdes suggested that the City be
much more aggressive in its efforts to conserve energy than its Demand-Side Management
programs. He recommended that the City enter into an agreement for a joint program with Iowa
State University/Ames Laboratories to fund the creation of an open-source software program to
reduce the energy consumption of electronics. This would require funding the research to write
the software program and make sure it works.
Richard Doi, 505 Eighth Street, Ames, suggested that the City turn off all electricity.
Katie Patterson, 201 E. O’Neil, Ames, advised that she agrees that the City should be more
aggressive in its energy-conservation programs and rely less on traditional generation methods.
She would like the City to be 100% non-dependent on traditional generation methods; however,
she sees wind as only one piece of the puzzle. Ms. Patterson asked the City Council not to
commit to only one option as there are many possibilities.
Joyce Emery, 2113 Polk Drive, Ames, said that it would be beneficial for residents to see graphs
detailing energy consumption. She suggested a site on the Electric Services web page for
citizens to see in real time the times of the greatest energy consumption. Citizens could then
avoid doing laundry, etc., during those times. Ms. Emery also suggested that the electric bill
inserts be improved. She would like to see a graph of each customer’s energy consumption
included in the insert. Director Kom advised that Power Watch, which includes graphs showing
the times of the greatest energy consumption, is available on the City’s web site.
Moved by Popken, seconded by Goodman, to approve staff’s 11 recommendations, except that
#6 read that renewables (not specifically only wind) would meet 20% of the Board’s goal by
2015.
Council Member Larson believed that #6 should remain at 10%; it is more realistic. Council
Member Doll agreed, stating that if there is a possibility of meeting 20% or more of the goal in
renewables, staff will take advantage of those options. Council Member Goodman said that he
wants the City’s goal to be high. Board Member Kimber pointed out that 10% is not the ceiling;
if it is possible to go higher, the Board would.
Council Member Mahayni suggested that #6 read, “10% of the goal, at the minimum...”.
Vote on Motion: 3-3. Voting aye: Goodman, Popken, Rice. Voting nay: Doll, Larson, Mahayni.
Mayor Campbell voted nay to break the tie. Motion failed.
Moved by Rice, seconded by Goodman, to approve staff’s 11 recommendations, except that #6
read that renewables (not specifically only wind) would meet 15% of the goal or greater by 2015.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Rice, to approve staff’s 11 recommendations, except that Item
#6 read that renewables (not specifically only wind) would meet 10% of the goal by 2015, 15%
of the goal by 2018, and 20% of the goal by 2021.
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Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The Joint Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The regular meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor Ann Campbell at
8:34 p.m. on June 10, 2008, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue. Present
from the Ames City Council were Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, and Rice. Ex officio
Member Beals was also in attendance.
Mayor Campbell announced that she was losing her voice and asked Mayor Pro Tem Mahayni to
read the Proclamations.
PROCLAMATION FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH:: Mayor Pro-Tem Mahayni
proclaimed June 2008 as Homeownership Month. Accepting the Proclamation were Bruce Ray,
Iowa Director of the Des Moines Office of Housing and Urban Development, and Elizabeth
Latcham, an approved first-time homebuyer.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY: June 19, 2008, was
proclaimed by the Mayor Pro Tem as National Dump the Pump Day to encourage people to take
public transportation instead of driving a vehicle. Sheri Kyras, CyRide Director, and Mitch
Hayek, Vice-Chairperson of the Transit Board, accepted the Proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Goodman requested that Item # 7 pertaining to fireworks
for the Iowa Motor Truck Association be pulled for separate discussion. Council Member
Mahayni asked that Item #11, the FY 2008/09 Human Services Contracts, be pulled to allow
those with conflicts of interest to abstain from voting.
Moved by Popken, seconded by Goodman, to approve the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 2008, and special meeting of
May 29, 2008
3.Motion accepting Report of Contract Change Orders for May 15-31, 2008
4.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a.Class C Beer - Ames Asian Market, 819 Wheeler Street, Ste. 5
b.Class B Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege - Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, 2100
Green Hills Drive
c.Class E Liquor - MMDG Spirits, 126A Welch Avenue
5.Motion approving encroachment permit for sign over sidewalk at India Palace, 120 Hayward
Avenue
6.RESOLUTION NO. 08-212 approving reappointment of Tammy Horness to Ames Housing
Governing Board
7.RESOLUTION NO. 08-213 adopting new and revised fees
8.RESOLUTION NO. 08-215 approving contract with the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
(IAMU) for professional safety services and training during FY 2008/09 in an amount not to
exceed $136,233
9.RESOLUTION NO. 08-216 approving contract with the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool
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(ICAP) for renewal of casualty and liability insurance coverages in the amount of $398,775
10.Requests for Midnight Madness on July 12, 2008:
a.Motion approving 5-day Class B Beer permit and Outdoor Service Area in Parking Lot N
b.Motion approving blanket Vending License for MSCD
c.RESOLUTION NO. 08-217 approving waiver of fee for Vending License
d.RESOLUTION NO. 08-218 approving closure of certain streets and parking lots on July 12
and 13, 2008
e.RESOLUTION NO. 08-219 approving waiver of the fee for use of electricity in City Hall
Parking Lot N and in Main Street Cultural District (MSCD)
f.RESOLUTION NO. 08-220 approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement
from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
11.Requests for Shrine Bowl Parade on July 26, 2008:
a.Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for sidewalks in MSCD
b.Motion approving blanket Vending License for MSCD
c.RESOLUTION NO. 08-221 approving closure of portions of Main Street, Douglas Avenue,
Fifth Street, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Pearle Avenue, and Clark Avenue from
8:00 a.m. to Noon for parade scheduled at 9:30 a.m.
d.RESOLUTION NO. 08-222 approving closure of Parking Lots M, MM, and N (west and east
of City Hall) for parade staging between 6:00 a.m. and Noon
e.RESOLUTION NO. 08-223 approving waiver of fee for electricity usage in Tom Evans
Plaza
f.RESOLUTION NO. 08-224 approving waiver of fee for Vending License
g.RESOLUTION NO. 08-225 approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement
in MSCD from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
12.Requests from Olde Main Brewing Company for Summer Concert Series from 7:00 p.m. to
Midnight on the evenings of June 21, July 12, July 26, August 2 and August 29, 2008:
a.Motion approving the addition of Outdoor Service Privilege to Class C liquor license on
stated dates only
b.RESOLUTION NO. 08-226 approving closure of CBD Lot Y north of the east-bound drive
lane between Kellogg Avenue and Tom Evans Plaza, pending receipt of a certificate of
liability insurance naming the City of Ames as additional insured
13.Requests for Downtown Dollar Days on July 31, August 1 and 2, 2008:
a.Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for sidewalks in MSCD
b.Motion approving blanket Vending License for MSCD
c.RESOLUTION NO. 08-227 approving waiver of fee for Vending License
d.RESOLUTION NO. 08-228 approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement
in MSCD
14.RESOLUTION NO. 08-229 authorizing staff to exercise options to acquire easement needed for
the 161-kV Transmission Line due to expire on June 16 in the amount of $31,500
15.RESOLUTION NO. 08-230 approving transfer of land from Tall Timber Investments, Warranty
Deed, and Purchase Agreement for the Grand Avenue Extension (Squaw Creek Drive to Lincoln
Way) project
16.RESOLUTION NO. 08-231 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2008/09 Asphalt
Resurfacing Program and 2008/09 Seal Coat Removal/Asphalt Reconstruction Program; setting
July 2, 2008, as bid due date and July 8, 2008, as date of public hearing
17.RESOLUTION NO. 08-232 approving extension of bid due date to June 19, 2008, for the
Electric Services Department Power Plant Nitrogen Oxide Control Project
18.RESOLUTION NO. 08-253 authorizing emergency repair of FD fan shaft for Unit No. 8 for
Electric Services
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19.RESOLUTION NO. 08-233 waiving bidding requirements and authorizing participation in the
IDOT’s 2008/09 Rock Salt contract with Independent Salt Company of Kanopolis, KS, in the
amount of $57.88/ton
20.RESOLUTION NO. 08-234 approving a contract for Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge
Disposal Operations to Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping, Inc., of New Vienna, Iowa, in the
amount of $316,220
21.RESOLUTION NO. 08-235 approving renewal of contract for purchase of 2008/09 pebble lime
requirements to Western Lime Corporation of West Bend, Wisconsin, in the amount of $121/ton
22.RESOLUTION NO. 08-236 approving renewal of contract for Specialized Wet Dry Vacuum,
Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services at the Power Plant with Hydro-Klean, Inc., of Des
Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $55,000
23.RESOLUTION NO. 08-237 approving Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $1,877 for the
CyRide Building project
24.RESOLUTION NO. 08-238 approving contract and bond for Water Pollution Control Facility
Clarifier Painting Project
25.RESOLUTION NO. 08-239 approving contract and bond for Power Plant Coal Handling
Sprinkler System
26.RESOLUTION NO. 08-240 approving contract and bond for 2007/08 Water System
Improvements (Water Main Replacement)
27.RESOLUTION NO. 08-241 approving contract and bond for 2008/09 Neighborhood Curb
Program
28.RESOLUTION NO. 08-242 accepting completion of Power Plant Passenger Elevator
Replacement Project
29.RESOLUTION NO. 08-243 accepting completion of Grand Avenue Extension Underground
Power Line Relocation project
30.RESOLUTION NO. 08-244 accepting completion of Unit No. 8 Cooling Tower Rebuild Project
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY FROM THE IOWA MOTOR TRUCK
ASSOCIATION: Brenda Neville, 717 E. Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, representing the Iowa
Motor Truck Association, highlighted several events that will occur on June 20 and 21, 2008.
Ms. Neville introduced Doyle Kepley, a member of the Association’s Board. She invited the
public to participate in the events; all are free-of-charge. Ms. Neville presented the City with
an Iowa Motor Truck Association toy truck.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to approve a permit to display fireworks for Iowa
Motor Truck Association from Iowa State University Southeast Athletic Complex at
approximately 9:45 p.m. on June 20, 2008, pending approval of Iowa State University.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2008/09: Moved by Doll,
seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 08-214A approving the Human Services
Contracts for FY 2008/09 excluding those for Community and Family Resources and Youth and
Shelter Services.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
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HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACT FOR FY 2008/09 WITH THE CENTER FOR FAMILY
RESOURCES (CFR): Moved by Goodman, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
08-214B approving the Human Services Contract for FY 2008/09 with the Center for Family
Resources.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice. Voting nay:
None. Abstaining: Doll. Resolution declared adopted.
HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACT FOR FY 2008/09 WITH YOUTH AND SHELTER
SERVICES: Moved by Rice, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 08-214C
approving the Human Services Contract for FY 2008/09 with Youth and Shelter Services.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Popken, Rice. Voting nay: None.
Abstaining: Mahayni. Resolution declared adopted.
PUBLIC FORUM: Catherine Scott, 1510 Roosevelt, Ames, recalled that, as part of the last budget
session, the City Council had allocated $20,000 to be used for public education on climate
change and sustainability education. She noted that $5,000 of that amount had been approved
for AMOS on May 27, 2008, and asked what the City Council planned to do with the remainder.
POWER PLANT BOILER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES: Moved by Popken,
seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 08-245 approving a contract with Plibrico
Company, L.L.C., of Omaha, Nebraska, for the Electric Services Department Power Plant Boiler
Maintenance and Repair in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000 (based on time and material
rates).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT FOR NORTHRIDGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, 12TH
ADDITION: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 08-246
approving the Developer’s Agreement for Northridge Heights Subdivision, 12th Addition,
restricting uses in the Convenience Commercial Node at Bloomington Road and Stange Road.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken. Voting nay:
None. Abstaining: Rice. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
DOWNTOWN FACADE GRANT FOR 313 MAIN STREET: Moved by Goodman, seconded
by Popken, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 08-247 approving the request for a grant in the amount
of $15,000 from the Downtown Facade Grant Fund for the property located at 313 Main Street
(Cook’s Emporium).
Council Member Larson brought attention to information in the Council Action form that stated
that a second grant would be applied for if the original transom glass can be restored. He asked
if it were possible for a business to receive more than $15,000 from the Downtown Facade
Grant. Council Member Goodman stated that he would not support additional funding should
a request be made. Mr. Larson asked that staff clarify the total funding available per business
under the grant process. Council Member Goodman also said that if this Grant program is not
yielding the desired effects, it should be rewritten.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
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made a portion of these minutes.
JOINT USE PARKING AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4540
MORTENSEN ROAD: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Rice, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 08-
248 approving the Joint Use Parking Plan for 4540 Mortensen Road (between Perfect Games and
Ames Pet Hospital).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COVENANT AND AGREEMENT FOR ANNEXATION WITH FIRST EVANGELICAL
FREE CHURCH: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Popken, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 08-249
approving the Covenant and Agreement for Annexation with the First Evangelical Free Church
of Ames for property located on George Washington Carver Avenue at Cameron School Road.
Council Member Larson clarified for the public that the Agreement provides that at any time the
Church property becomes contiguous to the City, the City of Ames may notify the property
owner that it is considering annexation. The property owner agrees to then file a request for
annexation. The Church also agrees to waive its right to withdraw this request or its consent to
annexation. The Agreement runs with the property, regardless of changes in ownership for 21
years and the City may seek extension of the Agreement beyond that time period.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON DIVERSITY COMMITTEE: Dave Andrews,
519 Oliver Circle, Ames, speaking as the County Extension Director for Iowa State University,
explained how the Community Conversations on Diversity Committee was formed. Described
as the “action arm” of Inclusive Community Task Force, the Committee’s purpose is to lead the
community toward becoming more welcoming. Jeanne Warning, 3102 Aspen, Ames, a member
of the Committee, advised that $2,500 had been received from the Noon Rotary group, and
financial support from the City in the amount of $2,500 is now being requested to promote the
community-wide conversations on diversity.
Moved by Popken, seconded by Rice, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 08-250 allocating $2,500
from the Local Option Sales Tax fund to the Community Conversations on Diversity Committee
to promote community-wide conversations on diversity.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2005/06 ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL STREET LOW POINT DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - SHELDON AVENUE (LINCOLN WAY TO WEST
STREET): Mayor Campbell opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak, and the
hearing was closed.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 08-251 final plans and
specifications and awarding a contract to Ames Trenching & Excavating of Ames, Iowa, in the
amount of $127,048.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
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made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 13TH STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CRESCENT
AVENUE TO FURMAN AQUATIC CENTER): The public hearing was opened by the Mayor
and closed after no one asked to speak.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Rice, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 08-252 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Halbrook Excavating of Ankeny, Iowa, in
the amount of $94,175.40.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE MAKING PARKING FINE ADJUSTMENT: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by
Popken, to pass on first reading an ordinance increasing overtime parking fines from $3 to $5
and reducing the time period for fine increases from 30 to seven (7) days.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINA NC E R E ZO NING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF STANGE ROAD AND BLOOMINGTON ROAD FROM FS-RM TO
CVCN: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to pass on second reading an ordinance
rezoning property generally located at the intersection of Stange Road and Bloomington Road
from Suburban Residential Medium Density (FS-RM) to Convenience Commercial Node
(CVCN).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PRO PERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF STANGE ROAD AND BLOOMINGTON ROAD FROM FS-RL TO FS-
RM: Moved by Goodman, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on second reading an ordinance
rezoning property generally located at the intersection of Stange Road and Bloomington Road
from Suburban Residential Low Density (FS-RL) to Suburban Residential Medium Density (FS-
RM).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SANITARY SEWER UTILITY RATE ORDINANCE: Council Member Doll reiterated that the
proposed increase had not been built into the budget, and its need is based on speculation. He
remains opposed to the increase being made at this time.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to pass on third reading and adopt the sanitary sewer
utility rate ORDINANCE NO. 3956 to increase metered revenue by 8.0%.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice. Voting nay: Doll.
Ordinance declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE SETTING PARKING REGULATIONS ON TIMBER RIDGE DRIVE:
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Rice, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3957 setting parking regulations on Timber Ridge Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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COMMENTS: Council Member Goodman suggested that CyRide, with its existing routes, be
utilized to offset some contracted routes for the Ames Community School District. He is not
looking for the Transit Board to expend money to do that, however.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Popken, to direct that City Manager Steve Schainker and
Council Member Popken, as Transit Board representatives, bring the subject up for discussion
at the next Board meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Larson noted that Chuck Winkleblack had alluded to a timing issue on the
rezonings at Bloomington/Stange. Since the City Council had not suspended the rules for the
passages of the ordinances, Mr. Larson asked that the order of the June 24 Agenda show the
rezonings occurring before the approval of the Final Plat. By doing so, all steps may be
accomplished on that date.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Mahayni, to direct staff to place the adoption of the
Bloomington/Stange property rezoning ordinances on the June 24, 2008, Agenda prior to
approval of the Final Plat.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Rice, to refer to staff the letter from the Ames RAGBRAI
Committee requesting that the City become a Campground Sponsor for the RAGBRAI overnight
stop in Ames.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Rice, to refer to staff the letter from Chuck Winkleblack
pertaining to redevelopment of 3503 Lincoln Way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Mahayni, to refer to staff the letter from Chuck Winkleblack
pertaining to extending the Ames Community Business Park to the south through the use of tax
increment financing.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Doll, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice. Voting nay: Goodman.
Motion declared carried.
Council Member Goodman asked the City Manager to comment about the City allowing
construction in the floodway fringe. Mr. Schainker recalled the presentation made by Snyder &
Associates on this topic and advised that it will be placed on the City’s website as well as be
rebroadcast on Channel 12.
Mr. Goodman asked if the pool level of the new Furman Aquatics Center was ever under water
during the recent flooding. Mr. Schainker stated that it was designed in such a way so that water
would not spill over into the pool. It appeared, even though the Center is still in the construction
stage, that it worked just as it was intended.
Council Member Popken asked for an update on the status of the Richmond Center. Assistant
City Manager Sheila Lundt advised that she and others have reviewed the Center’s financial
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condition. The Richmond Center Board met with the Center for Family Resources (CFB) Board
today concerning a possible merger. The Richmond Center Board has been asked to put together
a plan, and after receiving that, City staff will provide a report to the Council. It is anticipated
that the report will be available in the next two to three weeks.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Doll, seconded by Goodman, to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
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