HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Worle Creek Citizens Advisory Committee 01/25/2005 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AND WORLE CREEK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CONFERENCE BOARD, AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JANUARY 25, 2005
JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AND WORLE CREEK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Ames City Council met in special joint session with the Worle Creek Citizens Advisory Committee at
5:30 p.m. on the 25th day of January, 2005, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue,
pursuant to law with Mayor Tedesco presiding and the following Council members present: Cross, Goodhue,
Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, and Wirth. Andrew Tugan, ex officio member, was absent. Members of the
Worle Creek Citizens Advisory Committee present were Kim Christiansen, David Edwards, Lisa Harmison,
Phil Iasevoli, Doug McCay, Alan Munson, and Susan Owen.
Presentation of Worle Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension Study: Mr. Wiegand gave an overview of the
staff’s activities since being given the directive by the City Council to work with Worle Creek residents
to develop a design concept for sanitary sewer service that would minimize the environmental impacts
and disruption to the area land. Ed Slattery, Stanley Consultants, briefly reviewed the process followed
by the Consultants and its subconsultants. Jon Garton, Stanley Consultants, presented the findings of the
Worle Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension Study, which included an intensive environmental review by Dr.
Keith Summerville, Drake University; Dr. Cathy Mabry McMullen, Iowa State University; and the State
Archaeologist.
Round-Table Discussion: Brief discussions ensued on estimated construction costs of the various
alternatives, greenbelts, and areas for possible development. Area resident Doug McCay explained
projects that he had been contemplating for his land.
Council Member Goodman explained that he had walked part of the land in question and could not detect
much difference between the non-disturbed area and the area where sewer pipe had already been run.
Doug McCay believed that saving the creek bed from disturbance would be worth the added cost to place
the sanitary sewer in the upland non-wooded area. Mr. Iasevoli concurred; he believed that Mr.
Goodman had been in an area that had already been environmentally disturbed. Mr. Iasevoli pointed out
how much land would be disturbed if the sewer line were run down the creek.
Mr. Iasevoli commented that the process used to arrive at a solution worked well. He felt that
communication among the parties was key. Susan Owen and Alan Munson concurred.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to accept the Citizens Advisory Committee’s recommendation
that, at the time of development, the north side of Worle Creek be served by sanitary sewer through a
gravity system constructed in the upland non-wooded area (generally along the ISU service road and
240th Street) and that the south side of Worle Creek be served by gravity or grinder pump systems located
on the upland area, depending on the type and pace of development.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Wirth left the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CONFERENCE BOARD
The regular meeting of the Ames Conference Board was called to order by Chairperson Ted Tedesco at 6:40
p.m. on January 25, 2005. Present from the Ames City Council were Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni,
and Vegge. Council Member Wirth and ex officio member Tugan were absent. Story County Board of
Supervisors present were Clinton, Halliburton, and Toms. Representing the Ames School Board was Snell.
Mayor Tedesco advised that two members from each entity must be present to constitute a quorum; therefore,
Ames Community School District would not be allowed to vote. The Gilbert and United School Districts
were not represented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Cross, seconded by Halliburton, to approve the minutes
of the February 24, 2004, Conference Board meeting.
Vote on Motion: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF CITY ASSESSOR’S BUDGET PROPOSALS: City Assessor Richard Horn
advised that the budget for staff and deputy salaries included salary adjustments for full-time employees
of 3.0% cost of living, as recommended by the Mini-Board.
Supervisor Clinton reported that he had requested, and received, a copy of the Longevity Schedule. He
felt that the document could be of value to the rest of the Conference Board members.
Mr. Horn explained that the new appraisal software required all parcel sketches to be entered digitally,
and some temporary help would be needed to accomplish that task by the end of 2005. He also pointed
out that the 27th pay period amounted to $15,956 of the increase for the staff and related expenses
subtotal, or about 3.64%.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Clinton, to approve the recommendations of the Assessor’s report.
Vote on Motion: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Clinton, to receive the proposed budget (adoption of budget will occur
after the hearing on the proposed budget is held).
Vote on Motion: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Clinton, to set 6:30 p.m. on February 22, 2005, as the date of public
hearing on the proposed FY 2005/06 City Assessor’s budget.
Vote on Motion: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Clinton, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-020 approving appointment
of Mary Jane Clithero to the Board of Review.
Roll Call Vote: 2-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Chairman, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Supervisor Halliburton thanked John Thurston for his service on the Board of Review; Mr. Thurston’s term
of office expired on December 31, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT OF CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING: The Conference Board meeting
adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 25th day of January, 2005, in the City
Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Ted Tedesco presiding and
the following Council members present: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, and Vegge. Council Member
Wirth and ex officio Member Tugan were absent.
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed February 1, 2005, as “Not-So-Fat Tuesday,” to
celebrate healthy living in Ames and to kick-off the William R. Bliss Cancer Research Center fundraiser
(to be held on February 12, 2005). Joyce Durlam, Carolyn Janssen, Deb Cooper, and Margie Oldehoeft
accepted the Proclamation.
PRESENTATION FROM AMES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (ACVB) FOR
INCREASING HOTEL/MOTEL TAX: Mayor Tedesco introduced Julie Weeks, Executive
Director of the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Dan Withrow, Chair of the ACVB Education
Committee.
Mr. Withrow presented the proposal to increase the Hotel/Motel tax in Ames from 5 to 7%. He advised
that the additional monies from this increase would be used by the ACVB to promote economic
development through increased marketing activities and provide additional resources through an ACVB-
administered grant program for cultural, educational, arts, environmental, sports, and other local
organizations.
Ms. Weeks reviewed the amount of revenue derived by the Hotel/Motel Tax, named groups assisted by
the ACVB, and explained the economic impact overnight visitors bring to Ames. She pointed out that
the Iowa Department of Economic Development had determined that lodging only accounts for 30% of
the overall expenses when an individual travels; the rest is spent on food and meals, entertainment,
transportation, and retail/shopping. Ms. Weeks described the benefits to Ames and Ames residents from
the hotel/motel industry, i.e., local tax receipts, job opportunities, payroll, and property taxes paid by
Ames hotels.
According to Ms. Weeks, a public election would be needed in April to allow the additional 2% to be
collected by July 2005. She explained that the increase needed to move forward now due to increased
competition by other communities, the opportunity to partner with local initiatives and to build on recent
successes, and to better connect Ames visitors to the Ames community and Iowa State University.
Mr. Withrow asked the City Council to direct that a Special Election to increase the Hotel/Motel Tax
from 5% to 7% be conducted in April and that the election be paid for by the City of Ames from the
current balance of Hotel/Motel Tax collection for economic development.
The Project Development Grant proposal was explained by Mr. Withrow. The purpose of the Grant
program would be to provide funding to develop or enhance projects, special events, and activities that
have the potential to attract visitors to the Ames area. The Bureau would set aside 5% of its total budget
for such Grants to assist cultural, educational, arts, environmental, athletic, and other local organizations
to develop projects, special events, and activities.
Council Member Goodhue asked if the ACVB would address the needs of certain groups that now make
funding requests to the City Council, e.g., Ames Jaycees, if the 2% increase were approved. Mr.
Withrow acknowledged that these groups would make their requests directly to the ACVB.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to refer the requests to City staff, specifically, to the City
Attorney to determine the appropriate ballot language and to draft an amendment to the current contract
with the ACVB.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:. Mayor Tedesco advised that Item #19, which pertained to completion of the water
line utility installation across the Oakwood Road Church property at 2400 Oakwood Road, had been
pulled, pending the granting of an easement from the Church to the City.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 2005, and of the special meeting of
January 18, 2005
3. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class A Liquor - American Legion, Ames Post #37, 225 Main Street
b. Class C Liquor - Café Lovish, 2512 Lincoln Way
4. Motion approving new Class C Liquor License for Café Beao, 2504 Lincoln Way
5. Motion approving new Class BW Liquor License for Café Shi, 2514 Chamberlain Street
6. Motion approving an encroachment permit for an awning at 119 Stanton Avenue, Suite 101
7. RESOLUTION NO. 05-021 confirming appointment of GSB Senator Tony Borich to the Ames Transit
Agency Board of Trustees
8. RESOLUTION NO. 05-022 approving City's Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31,
2004
9. Well Field Farm Lease:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 05-023 approving the Agreement of Rescission of the existing farm lease
with Francis Bradshaw
b. RESOLUTION NO. 05-024 proposing to lease the I-35 Well Field farm lease to Dean Metzger
and setting the date of public hearing for February 8, 2005
10. RESOLUTION NO. 05-025 awarding contract for 15 k-V Power Cable to RESCO of Ankeny, Iowa, in
the amount of $64,901.87
11. RESOLUTION NO. 05-026 awarding contract for Wheel Loader and Bucket to Midland Equipment
Company of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $89,574
12. RESOLUTION NO. 05-027 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the Water Plant Bulk
Water Station; setting February 15, 2005, as bid due date and February 22, 2005, as date of public hearing
13. RESOLUTION NO. 05-028 approving preliminary plans and specifications for CyRide Garage
Expansion; setting February 15, 2005, as bid due date and February 22, 2005, as date of public hearing
14. RESOLUTION NO. 05-029 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Bandshell Renovation;
setting February 23, 2005, as bid due date and March 8, 2005, as date of public hearing
15. RESOLUTION NO. 05-030 approving contract and bond for Combustion Turbine Generator, Contract
No. 8, Fuel Oil Forwarding Equipment
16. RESOLUTION NO. 05-031 approving contract and bond for Clarion Technologies Ductline Project
17. RESOLUTION NO. 05-032 certifying completion of the water line utility installation across the
Oakwood Road Church property at 2400 Oakwood
18. RESOLUTION NO. 05-033 approving Final Minor Plat for College Heights Subdivision, 4th Addition
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one wished to speak during this time.
2005-2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN: Charles Habing, 2220 Hayes Avenue, Ames,
representing the Allenview Neighborhood Association, expressed his concerns over the amount of traffic
generated on Hayes Avenue to access Ames High School. He pointed out that the City had done a
number of traffic surveys, and it was his understanding that 3,300 cars/day traverse Hayes Avenue.
According to Mr. Habing, the City conducted a comprehensive study in 2000 on what could be done to
lessen the traffic in this area; however, all of the five or six proposals were quite expensive. Mr. Habing
presented a new proposal: Extend 20th Street west, then bring Prairie View West to join 20th Street. In
the 1960's, an easement was obtained to extend 20th Street to Iowa State University; said easement still
exists, so that proposal would be feasible. According to Mr. Habing, this proposal would not impact the
Ames High Prairie. He pointed out that the present High School has one entrance off 20th Street; that
is the only way to get in. The traffic coming down Hayes, down 20th, and across Ridgewood all
converge at the corner where you access the High School parking lot. Mr. Habing also advised that there
is a safety factor involved as well as the students going to the High School must now cross the railroad
tracks twice (once at 20th and once at 24th Street). He pointed out that it had been estimated that one-
third of the traffic would be decreased if this proposal were accepted. This would reduce the traffic on
Hayes as well as on 24th Street. Mr. Habing requested that the City Council direct that a study be
completed to ascertain the true cost of implementing this proposal.
Monte Parrish, 1511 Stone Brooke Road, Ames, distributed a letter from the South Ames Business
Neighborhood. The letter indicated support for the SE 16th Street Paving and Bridge Replacement
project (Page 91 of the CIP). Mr. Parrish advised that, as a result of ongoing discussions, verbal
commitments from adjacent property owners have been received for $1,521,300 (on a voluntary
assessment basis) towards the project; that is approximately one-third of the cost of the project. Mr.
Parrish summarized the benefits of this project. It would: encourage infill economic development of
over 300 commercial and industrial acres within the City limits, cost much less than the proposed SE
5th Street project, eliminate one-lane bridge traffic hazard, provide for good Cy-Ride routes to the
proposed DMACC Academy; and enhance bike paths and greenbelt restoration. On behalf of the
property owners on SE 16th Street, Mr. Parrish requested that the City Council modify the Capital
Improvements Plan to place the SE 16th Street Paving and Bridge Replacement back on its original
schedule and that the City provide funding for two-thirds of the project’s cost.
Merlin Pfannkuch,1424 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, expressed his disappointment in the 2005-10 Capital
Improvements Plan. He said that it appeared the City was shifting more and more maintenance items
to be paid for by the Local Option Tax. Mr. Pfannkuch reminded the Council that 40% of the Local
Option Tax was to be used for community betterment; however, this CIP calls for spending 10 to 12
times as much per person on streets and street maintenance as on community enrichment. He asked for
a summit to educate the public on what automobile traffic in Ames is costing its citizens. Mr. Pfannkuch
felt that the City Council was keeping property taxes artificially low and Local Option Tax revenues that
were designated for community betterment were not being used in ways that he believed the public
would think were appropriate. He pointed out that at least half of the Local Option Tax funds in this CIP
were being spent for maintenance.
Virginia Blackburn, 714 Brookridge Avenue, Ames, representing Brookridge/Ridgewood Neighborhood
Association, brought the Council’s attention to the proposed Railroad Crossing Improvements, and in
particular, the study recommended to be done on the 6th Street/Brookridge Avenue/Hazel/Union Pacific
Railroad crossing (Page 24 of the CIP). She pointed out that three years ago, there was just a “normal
red light” coming off of Brookridge onto 6th Street, and traffic continued to flow. Ms. Blackburn said
she never noticed cars stacking up at the railroad crossing, but as a safety measure, it was recommended
that the light remain red when there was a train passing; that is the way it is today. She pointed out that
if you were coming off Brookridge and wanted to go straight or turn left, vehicles would be stopped until
the train passed. In her opinion, it was a recommendation, not a requirement; she was unsure why this
was implemented. That change has slowed down and somewhat reduced traffic on Brookridge, which
pleased the residents, as Brookridge was never intended to be a through-street. Her neighborhood is
very intent on keeping the traffic levels low. The neighborhood residents would like to see the City
focus on safety issues: how fast traffic moves on that street as opposed to how fast vehicles may make
a left-hand turn at the intersection. Ms. Blackburn indicated that vehicles routinely travel down
Brookridge at 40 - 50 mph when the posted speed limit is 25 mph; traffic does not need to move faster
down that street. She did not believe that $45,000 needed to be spent on a study. It is her feeling that if
the City had already decided to construct a left-turn lane at that intersection, she did not want the City
to “waste” $45,000 studying it just to appease the neighborhood that it had been studied. Ms. Blackburn
felt that this project was misrepresented as a “safety improvement;” it would be a traffic-flow
improvement. She also advised that she concurred with Mr. Pfannkuch that automobile traffic costs
Ames residents too much money.
Doug Yetman, 130 South Riverside, Ames, expressed support for the construction of a Dog Park. He
said that he was speaking on behalf of the 50 members of the “Friends of the Ames Dog Park.” Mr.
Yetman presented a petition signed by 644 persons in support of the proposed of the Dog Park.
Holly Fuchs, 806 Brookridge, Ames, commented about the Railroad Crossing Improvements (on Page
24 of the CIP). She was opposed to a right-turn lane being constructed on Brookridge at 6th Street and
believed that the money would be better spent to extend Grand Avenue south. Ms. Fuchs advised that
she had presented an original petition signed by 21 residents to the City’s Traffic Engineer, asking the
City to consider ways to reduce and slow down the traffic on Brookridge and Ridgewood Avenues. A
copy of said Petition was submitted for the record. Ms. Fuchs indicated her support of the Grand
Avenue Extension project (Page 88 of the CIP). She said that she was concerned about the amount of
funds being requested for the SE 16th Street Paving project (Page 91of the CIP) and about the bridge
causing problems in the flood plain. Ms. Fuchs requested more funds be spent on Tennis Court
Maintenance (Page 113 of the CIP). In her opinion, the maintenance of Brookridge Park is appalling.
One drain in the tennis courts is completely clogged and the other one took some time to dig out the
leaves. The water fountain and steps also need to be replaced. She would like to see more tot-sized
equipment installed throughout the park system (Page 114 of the CIP). Ms. Fuchs cautioned the City
about installing new Tennis Court lights in Inis Grove Park (Page 115 of the CIP) and later in
Brookridge Park as they blind motorists and shine in people’s yards. Concerning lighting of the
Skateboard Park (Page 116 of the CIP), Ms. Fuchs again cautioned the City about using used lighting
from Iowa State University as some would not be workable in neighborhoods. She indicated support
for the Duff Avenue Open Space project (Page 128 of the CIP) and hoped that the community would
be asked for their involvement. Ms. Fuchs endorsed the Council’s decision to delay the SE 16th Street
Paving project and asked them to think about the project carefully before moving ahead with it.
Jim Popken, 920 Clark Avenue, Ames, asked to know the amount of assessments required for the SE
16th Street project; he had heard two different figures. He would also like to know more about the timing
of that project. Mr. Popken advised that he supported delaying this project. He said that if the new mall
proposal goes through, he would not want the SE 16th Street project to move forward.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to amend the CIP to move the segment of Grand Avenue
(20th Street to Murray Drive) under the Shared Use Path System from 2007/08 to 2005/06 and to direct
staff to review other segments to see if one could be moved to 2007/08 or if fund balances could be
shifted to accommodate that segment of Grand Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Cross asked for an explanation of the Railroad Improvements project, specifically as
it pertained to 6th Street and Brookridge. Mr. Wiegand indicated that this project was in response to
concerns raised as the signal phasing was changed so that people could not approach the intersection
going southbound. Since the existing roadway width is not wide enough, the study was to evaluate
whether there was a need (what were the delays), and if there was, to move forward with the project. He
explained that the concept was to have a study completed to react to the complaints of persons who were
stuck behind the through-traffic and were not able to make a right turn until the traffic cleared. The light
sequencing change was made at the recommendation of the U. S. Department of Transportation to
prevent people from advancing toward a train crossing when the track is occupied.
Council Member Goodman indicated that he did not like the location of the proposed Dog Park; he
would like it to be more centrally located. Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Carroll stated that staff
would take his comments into consideration. She indicated that staff was looking for approval of the
concept first; additional work will be done before a location is determined.
After an inquiry by Council Member Mahayni, Paul Wiegand indicated that traffic counts pertaining to
the SE 16th Street Paving project would be available to the City Council as early as February 15 during
budget wrap-up or by March 8, the date of the final budget hearing.
SOUTHEAST GATEWAY PILOT PROJECT: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 05-034 approving Professional Services Agreements in an amount not to exceed
$13,450 with Fox Engineering for surveying the rest of the area and with Dunbar Jones Partnership for
additional design services for the Southwest Entryway Pilot Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL NODE AT U. S. 30 AND SOUTH DAKOTA AVENUE: City
Manager Steve Schainker explained that the staff report on zoning changes in the Community
Commercial Node (CCN) at U. S. 30 and South Dakota Avenue was provided to the City Council in
response to their directives. He pointed out the areas zoned CCN (commercial uses without residential
uses) and CCR (residential uses only above commercial uses on the first floor).
The Council was reminded that they had directed staff on December 21, 2004, to eliminate residential
uses from the City’s CCNs, while allowing continued mixed-use buildings in three specific areas already
developed or soon-to-be developed near the U. S. 30 and South Dakota interchange. Staff was also
directed to meet with the West Towne developer and the owner of other property yet-to-be developed.
Planner Jeff Benson reported that staff has met with the applicable parties, Matt Ellers and Dickson
Jensen. The West Towne development will consist of eight mixed-use buildings under the site plan that
the Council saw previously. Rather than split the large property at the north end of this area into CCR
on the west and CCN on the east, residential uses above the first floor (CCR) will be allowed on the west
side (south end of Dickinson Avenue) and only commercial uses will be allowed across the entire parcel
at the north, between Dickinson and South Dakota. Mayor Tedesco advised that public hearings on
zoning text amendments and a rezoning application would be held during the City Council’s meeting
of February 8, 2005.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker
Latimer pointed out that due to various start-up delays, staff had been unable to implement all activities
in a timely fashion, and the time frame to expend the first year’s allocation has been shortened. It was
explained that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allowed a portion of the
annual allocation to rollover each year, and during the first year, the entire amount could be rolled over
to the next year. Ms Baker Latimer cautioned that if all of the allocation were rolled over, it would put
a tremendous burden on staff to complete all the projects for 2005/06 and 2006/07. Staff preferred to
rollover a maximum of $281,000, and staff proposed delaying implementation and reducing the budget
for the Minor Repair Program for Single-Family Units to $42,200. They proposed to reallocate $35,000
of those funds to the Curb Accessibility Program.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-035 reallocating the 2004/05
Annual Action Plan Project Budget, as per the staff’s recommendation.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
Regarding the 2005/06 Annual Action Plan projects, Mr. Schainker reminded the Council that, at their
Goal-Setting Session held November 16, 2004, they agreed, as their first priority, to utilize CDBG funds
to develop a new owner-occupied single-family detached housing subdivision (similar to Bentwood
Subdivision) by subsidizing infrastructure costs for a developer. Mr. Schainker advised that in order to
make an impact, at least two years worth of CDBG allocation will be needed for the infrastructure
project, and a developer or land owner would still have to be identified to partner with the City.
Mr. Schainker also indicated that an apparent owner of vacant land was the Ames School District; that
land is located on 24th Street. He suggested that the City partner with the Ames School District to locate
such a housing development on land owned by the District as this would provide opportunities for
families to locate within the Ames School District.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-036, authorizing staff to pursue
the 2005/06 Annual Action Plan project (identifying the affordable housing subdivision project as the
only activity for the 2005/06 Action Plan).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to direct staff to work with the Ames School District on
developing an affordable housing subdivision on land owned by the Ames School District.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF LOAD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REVIEW: Steve Wilson, Energy Services
Coordinator, explained that Burns & McDonnell was requested by the Ames Municipal Electric System
to review the current load management programs and the opportunity to expand or add to the programs.
Mr. Wilson presented the assessment of the current programs and recommendations for additional load
management. The general recommendations were to control peak load on the supply side (utility-
controlled) by continuing with the Prime Time Power program and interruptible rates and to promote
overall energy conservation on the demand side (customer-controlled) by educating and using efficient
lighting and efficient motors.
Council Member Cross recommended that the City require all new construction to participate in the
“Prime Time Power” program. Recognizing that staff had done a great deal to educate the public, he
asked staff to report back on what the City Council could do to promote energy conservation.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to direct staff to recommend to the City Council changes that
the City could implement to assist efforts to promote energy conservation.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Vegge suggested that electrical rates could possibly be raised to pay for additional
capacity.
Council Member Mahayni recommended that the City look at providing incentives for residents to
purchase energy-efficient appliances. Mr. Wilson indicated that a study would need to be done to see
if that is cost-effective for the City.
HEARING ON WIDE-AREA-NETWORK FIBER OPTIC CABLE: Mayor Tedesco opened the public
hearing. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-037 approving final plans and
specifications and awarding a contract to WESCO of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $147,511.96.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REGULATING NON-STORMWATER DISCHARGE TO THE STORM SEWER
SYSTEM: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance regulating non-
stormwater discharge to the storm sewer system.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE MAKING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS ESTABLISHING THE NORTHEAST
GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT, INCLUDING DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DESIGN
STANDARDS: Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to pass on second reading an ordinance making
zoning text amendments establishing the Northeast Gateway Overlay District, including design
guidelines and design standards.
Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge. Voting nay: Goodman. Motion
declared carried.
COMMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to place the Mayor’s recommendations pertaining
to the structure of certain Boards and Commissions on the February 8 City Council Agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Goodhue noted that there were no funds allocated for Tax Increment Financing Bonds;
they have been paid off early.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:42 p.m.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor