HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 03/08/2005 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MARCH 8, 2005
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th day of March, 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 was absent. Ex officio Member Tugan was also present.
PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed the month of March 2005 as “Good Neighbor
Emergency Assistance Month.” Accepting the proclamation was Don Withers.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Vegge requested to pull Item No. 7, which pertained to
the forgivable loan agreement with Sauer-Danfoss, for separate discussion.
Moved by Goodhue, 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 February 22, 2005
3. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class B Beer–Almost Always Open, 419 Lincoln Way
b. Class C Liquor–Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Café, 631 Lincoln Way
c. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege– Coldwater Golf Links, 615 S. 16th Street
d. Class C Beer and Class B Wine - Cyclone Liquors, 626 Lincoln Way
e. Class C Beer & Class B Wine–Sam's Club #6568, 305 Airport Road
f. Class C Beer–Swift Stop #4, 1118 South Duff Avenue
g. Class C Beer–Swift Stop #5, 3218 Orion Street
h. Class BW Liquor–Valentino’s of Ames, 2500 Ferndale
4. Motion approving new Class B Beer permit & Outdoor Service Privilege for Homewood Golf
Course, 20th Street & Duff Avenue
5. Motion approving additional 2005/06 Art Around the Corner sculpture
6. RESOLUTION NO. 05-082 approving Annual Human Services Contract for 2004/05 with
ChildServe
7. RESOLUTION NO. 05-083 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Installation of
Electric Services Fiber Optic Cable; setting March 23, 2005, as bid due date and April 12, 2005,
as date of public hearing
8. RESOLUTION NO. 05-084 authorizing issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $248,196
to Plibrico Sales & Service, a Division of Heartland Energy Maintenance, for Power Plant boiler
maintenance work
9. RESOLUTION NO. 05-085 approving a contract with Nalco Company of Peoria, Illinois, for
Power Plant boiler and cooling tower treatment service in the amount of $190,000
10. RESOLUTION NO. 05-086 approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $98,288 for
Combustion Turbine Generator Project, Contract No. 10 – Site Preparation, Foundations, and
Underground
11. RESOLUTION NO. 05-087 approving contract and bond for East Lincoln Way Widening
Project
12. RESOLUTION NO. 05-088 approving contract and bond for 161-kV Circuit Breakers (Electric
Tie Line Project)
13. RESOLUTION NO. 05-089 approving contract and bond for 69-kV Circuit Breakers (Electric
Tie Line Project)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 05-090 approving contract and bond for CyRide Bus Storage Addition
15. RESOLUTION NO. 05-091 approving contract and bond for 13th Street Bridge Over Skunk
River Overlay and Repair Project
16. RESOLUTION NO. 05-092 approving contract and bond for Water Plant Bulk Water Station
17. RESOLUTION NO. 05-093 accepting completion of Combustion Turbine Generator Project,
Contract No. 3 - Generator Step-Up Transformer
18. RESOLUTION NO. 05-094 approving Final Minor Plat for Airport Road Subdivision, 3rd
Addition
19. RESOLUTION NO. 05-095 approving appointments to City's Boards and Commissions
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
FORGIVABLE LOAN AGREEMENT WITH SAUER-DANFOSS: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-081 confirming compliance with the terms
of the forgivable loan agreement with Sauer-Danfoss dated July 28, 1998, and to direct staff to
notify Sauer-Danfoss.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni. Voting nay: None.
Abstaining: Vegge. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a
portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: William Rock, 616 Billy Sunday Road, #306, Ames, spoke as Vice-President
of the Government of the Student Body (GSB), addressing correspondence sent to the Mayor
and City Council after an article appeared in the Des Moines Register on March 2 alleging that
“the rift between Ames and ISU students” was growing. Mr. Rock said that the aforementioned
article, as well as the segment on WHO-TV about students fighting back, left some with the
impression that there was some sort of civil war brewing. However, Mr. Rock assured the
Mayor and Council that nothing personal or offensive was intended. He requested that Council
apologize as well just to clear up the situation; they don’t have to always agree, just agree to
disagree. Mr. Rock advised that the GSB had pledged to: continue new and better ways to
represent their constituents, apologize for any misunderstanding created at last week’s City
Council meeting and by the petitioners, continue to explore ways to increase accessibility to City
government for all constituents, and hold an annual summit of local governments.
Jon Shelness, 405 Tama Street, Slater, spoke on the “One Community” idea and offered a
suggestion that the City’s web page contain a link to one destination listing upcoming civic
meetings.
REQUEST FOR CLOSURE OF CITY PARKING LOT “MM”: Gary Tartakov, 826 Hodge
Avenue, Ames, stated that he was one of a group of people who call themselves the “March 20th
Coalition.” He advised that on March 20, 2005, there will be a set of marches, a vigil, and a
rally to commemorate the International Day of Peace.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-104 approving the
request from a group of local citizens to use City Parking Lot “MM” as a location for a public
forum on Sunday, March 20, 2005, from 3 to 7 PM under the following conditions:
1. There are no special events or performances planned for the Auditorium or Community
Center.
2. There are no events planned for that day by the Cultural District.
3. The event occurs on a Sunday when business demand for the lot is minimal.
4. Lot “M” remains open.
5. Barricades are staffed at all times while in place.
6. All trash shall be removed from the area at the conclusion of the public forum.
Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON ADOPTION OF 2005/06 BUDGET: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing.
Merlin Pfannkuch, 1424 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, spoke on the increase in the storm sewer utility
fee, which will take effect next fiscal year. He was disappointed that the increased fee was
passed with little information being provided, and he asked that the City Council authorize staff
to prepare an analysis of the fee before consideration of next year’s budget. In Mr. Pfannkuch’s
opinion, this fee hits moderate-income residential property owners the hardest; someone with
a $100,000 home pays the same $27 annual fee as someone with a $400,000 home. He believed
that the City is starving itself for capital improvements beyond essential roads in an effort to
keep the property tax rate down and was somewhat concerned that the City is not investing
enough in smaller capital improvements that enhance appreciation of a community. Mr.
Pfannkuch said he was not attacking spending on storm water management; in fact, he didn’t
believe Ames spends enough on it, but he was disappointed in how it was being financed. He
urged the Council to repeal the 50% increase and return that $200,000 to be funded out of G. O.
Bonds. Mr. Pfannkuch also asked that an analysis be performed on the storm sewer fee; this
would entail a breakdown of the different accounts that would be paying the fee. Mr. Pfannkuch
noted that he didn’t agreed with the residential rollback either; however, that was set by the state.
He said that if the community believes the rollback rates are unfair to commercial property
owners, other ways should be looked into to ameliorate the tax burden on them. Summarizing,
he stated that reliance on a “one size fits all” fee on those with metered accounts seemed
regressive to him.
Council Member Cross reminded Mr. Pfannkuch that he was at the meeting when this potential
fee increase was discussed and the Council shared some of his concerns over the fact that it was
a uniform fee; everyone pays the same regardless of the size of property, amount of water run-
off, etc. It was Mr. Cross’s recollection that the City Attorney had stated that, according to state
law, this was the only way the fee could be applied. Mr. Cross further advised that, as a Council,
it was financially responsible to increase the fee to prepare for the future, knowing that the
federal government has Phase II Storm Water Management Policies that are going to require
significant changes to the City and significant cost increases. The increase in the fee now will
help the City afford storm water costs later. Mr. Pfannkuch said that he believed it would be
much more equitable to do that through property taxes.
Council Member Goodman wanted assurance that all residents will benefit equitably from the
increased fee for storm water management. He asked for more information on its fairness, stating
that he is not questioning its legality, but being legal does not mean it is just or equitable. City
Attorney John Klaus explained that an ordinance would be coming before the City Council to
enact the increased fee; at that time, he would share a decision of the Iowa District Court
concerning a challenge to this fee. The matter of regression and other issues are discussed in
that court case.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-096 approving the
2005/06 budget.
Council Member Goodman said that he would like to discuss, at some point in the future, the
justification for using $230,000 of Local Option Sales Tax funds for property tax relief and the
meaning of “community betterment.” According to Mr. Klaus, looking at the history to
determine what the intent was at the time when the tax was first implemented would be a very
pertinent approach to take.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON FINAL AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 BUDGET: The hearing
was opened by Mayor Tedesco. The Mayor closed the hearing after no one had any comments.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-097 approving Final
Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2004/05 Budget.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON AMES MUNICIPAL BANDSHELL RESTORATION: The Mayor opened the
public hearing. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-098 approving the
revisions to the Bandshell Improvements Funding Agreement with the Ames Foundation.
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 Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-099 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to HPC, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of $293,000 for Bandshell Renovation.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Mayor Tedesco advised that the summer band concerts would be held on Central Campus, and
he asked the public to watch for further announcements.
HEARING ON POWER AUTOTRANSFORMERS – ELECTRIC TIE LINE PROJECT
(Continued from 2/22/05): The public hearing was continued and then closed by Mayor Tedesco
after no one asked to speak.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to reject bids and authorize staff to rebid the
project.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-100 approving
revised preliminary plans and specifications for two 161-69 kV Power Autotransformers; setting
March 23, 2005, as bid due date and April 12, 2005, as date of public hearing.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR URBAN
REVITALIZATION AREA (URA) NO. 7 AND SOMERSET URBAN REVITALIZATION
AREA: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing.
Council Member Vegge asked staff to clarify the intent behind their recommendation to
retroactively approve tax abatement for commercial development. Planning and Housing
Director Matt Flynn explained that the Village Concept is the preferred type of development,
Somerset is the only Village development, viability of the commercial area is crucial to
continued development of this area, and tax abatement is critical to this commercial viability.
He further advised that continuity is equally important to its viability. City Manager Steve
Schainker added that the build-out of the commercial area is a necessity. He pointed out that if
abatement is granted, the City expects something in return; in Somerset, the design standards and
level of detail required in the Village Concept are higher standards than are applied to different
areas in the City.
Council Member Goodhue said that it was important to recognize that the request to extend the
tax abatement initially came before the City Council on April 27, 2004. The request was
referred to staff for response; however, had not yet been brought back to the Council prior to this
time. Council Member Mahayni pointed out that staff did not indicate a preference not to
continue tax abatement. Council Member Cross believed that the issue was whether or not to
make the abatement retroactive.
Council Member Goodman said that he saw Somerset as developing at a healthy clip, and if tax
abatement was continued infinitely, there would be no way to judge whether the development
could continue without the abatement. He felt that tax abatement should not be continued
indefinitely. Council Member Mahayni pointed out that the Village Concept was the preferred
development, and incentives needed to be provided to ensure that this desire was carried out.
In the opinion of Council Member Goodman, the Village development should be self-sustaining,
and those tax dollars should be used elsewhere after the area had been “jump-started.”
Council Member Goodhue again pointed out that a request had been made in April 2004 for
continued tax abatement, and at that time, decisions were made by prospective owners to
develop commercially in this area. It was unfortunate that staff did not act promptly on that
request, as those owners may have decided not to develop in the Somerset area if tax abatement
was not continued.
Council Member Vegge indicated that he was in agreement to continuing the tax abatement in
this area; however, he did not support having no expiration date for the abatement. Chuck
Winkleblack, Hunziker & Associates, advised that there were currently six undeveloped lots
(with no structures on them) on the east side of Stange Road. Across Stange Road to the west,
there are approximately 30 lots available. Mr. Winkleblack pointed out that the abatement
would be for retail uses only, and retail is the key to the success of the Village Concept. This
area is not intended to be an office park; pedestrians are to be able to walk to the retail
establishments for goods and services. He advised that incentives do not go to the developers;
retail owners get the incentives. Mr. Winkleblack pointed out that if the area did not develop,
commercial property taxes would not be collected.
Tom Durkin, 320 S. 17th Street, Ames, spoke as the owner of the new fitness center, which will
soon open in Somerset. He advised that tax abatement was very important to retail development
in Somerset. In addition to the fitness center, there will be three additional businesses in that
building: dry cleaning, physical therapy, and a salon. Mr. Durkin stated that they were under
the impression that tax abatement would be continued when they agreed to develop in this area.
Mr. Winkleblack stated that he had repeatedly questioned staff as to the status of the request to
continue tax abatement for retail uses and was told to be patient as they had a number of other
priorities to be worked on.
Council Member Mahayni advised that he was concerned about the total success of the Village
development; the longer it stays undeveloped, the less success the City will have with this type
of development. He felt that it was not the intent of the staff to let the abatement expire; they
have had an extensive list of priorities, which the City Council expected to be met.
The hearing was closed after no one else wished to speak.
Council Member Goodhue reminded the City Council that three years ago, the City and the
developers split the cost of a study from a consultant, and that consultant had recommended that
incentives continue to be offered for the successful development of Somerset. Mr. Goodhue
pointed out that the City is a partner in this preferred type of development, have set higher
standards for development, and he agreed with staff’s recommendation to continue retail tax
abatement for Somerset.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-101 approving the
Plan Amendment for URA Area No. 7 and RESOLUTION NO. 05-102 approving the Plan
Amendment for the Somerset Urban Revitalization Area.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Goodhue, to amend the motion to add an expiration date of June
30, 2008, for retail tax abatement in Somerset Village.
Vote on Amendment: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mr. Schainker clarified that the Resolution would then read, “...provide the said three-year 100%
tax exemption, both prospectively and retroactively, to buildings constructed for retail use after
May 1, 2001, and before July 1, 2008.”
Council Member Goodman reminded the City Council that a property owner had come before
the City Council requesting retroactive approval of a Neighborhood Improvement Project grant
for improvements he had made prior to learning about such a grant, and the City Council had
denied that request. He would prefer to see $1,500 allotments approved retroactively rather than
an estimated $275,000 allotment.
Roll Call Vote on Motion, as amended: 4-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge.
Voting nay: Goodman. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a
portion of these minutes.
STAFF REPORT ON WAYS TO HONOR PAST MAYORS: Mayor Tedesco explained that the
City Council had received a letter signed by many current and former community members
asking that the Council find an appropriate way to honor the contributions of former Mayor F.
Paul Goodland, who passed away last year. That letter was referred to City staff for response.
He advised that past efforts to develop these policies have found the task to be difficult to
develop and administer in a way that would be seen as fair to all concerned. For that reason, the
staff suggested that a prominent spot in City Hall be designated for display of a plaque,
photographs, or historical biographies of former mayors.
Pat Kavanagh, 2314 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, gave a brief history of former Mayor Goodland.
He advised that he thought staff’s recommendation would be accepted to the community
members initially making this request; however, he would like something additional or special
to be done to recognize Mayor Goodland’s contributions.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to direct staff to work with the Ames Historical
Society to designate a space in City Hall for creating a “Hall of Mayors.”
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Goodman advised that he would like to see staff be directed to come up with
something in addition to this endeavor that would be available to citizens to recognize
community members who have had a great impact on the City.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS: City Manager Steve Schainker reminded the Council that they had
established a very aggressive schedule for completing a number of important tasks pertaining
to the following:
1. Connecting our Community. Staff had been directed to establish a Civics 101 class to help
residents become better citizens.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Cross, to approve the curriculum for the Civics 101 class.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2. Strengthening our Neighborhoods. Council had set April 2005 as the time to learn how
neighborhood associations are formed, to identify issues of importance in neighborhoods,
and to determine what the City could do to improve neighborhoods.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to approve the tentative agenda for the
Neighborhood Association Summit (round-table discussion) and identify April 12, 2005,
prior to the Regular City Council meeting, as the date for the meeting.
Council Member Goodhue believed that it was intended for commercial neighborhoods to
also be included in the Summit. Discussion ensued, as some Council members believed that
commercial neighborhoods were to be included under the Commercial Revitalization goal.
Mr. Goodhue felt strongly that commercial neighborhoods should be included in the
Neighborhood Association Summit. It was suggested that commercial neighborhoods be
invited to a separate meeting.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
3. Commercial Revitalization. Mr. Schainker pointed out that the Council had hoped to host
a summit with Downtown business and property owners, Main Street Cultural District
members, Ames Economic Development Commission Board members, Chamber of
Commerce Board members, Convention and Visitors Bureau Board members, neighborhood
association members, and the general public to identify a project that will have a major
impact in creating momentum for further revitalization in the Downtown. Council had
further directed staff to develop a process that would be used to solicit community-wide
input on identifying possible major projects.
Based on conversations with leaders of these groups, Mr. Schainker recommended that the
Council support a proposal from CharretteCenter Town Design from Minneapolis,
Minnesota. He indicated that the cost for the five-day process would be $37,380. He also
stated that a significant amount of lead time was necessary to ensure all critical players
would be aware of the event and understand their roles in the process. Mr. Schainker
pointed out that it was important for students to be able to participate, and he suggested that
the charrette be held in September 2005.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Mahayni, to approve hosting the charrette concept in
September 2005 for identifying Downtown revitalization projects and authorize the City
Manager to make contact with CharretteCenter Town Design.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
4. Fringe Area Plan. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to set April 26, 2005, prior to
the Regular City Council meeting, for the joint meeting with Planning & Zoning
Commission on the Urban Fringe Plan.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RESOURCE RECOVERY AIR KNIFE INSTALLATION PROJECT: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-103 waiving formal purchasing policy
and awarding a contract to HDR Engineering in the amount of $75,500 for final design work,
bid packages, and bidding process for contractors for the Resource Recovery Air Knife
Installation project.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE TO RESCIND THE “NO PARKING 7:30 TO 9:30 AM ON SCHOOL DAYS:”
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to pass on first reading an ordinance to rescind the “No
Parking 7:30 to 9:30 AM on School Days” parking restrictions on Hayes Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to suspend the rules necessary to adopt an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge. Voting nay: Goodman.
Motion failed.
TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE THAT CHANGES THE
APPROVAL PROCESS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED USES (TOWNHOUSES) IN
THE “FS” (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICTS: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Goodman, to pass on second reading a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
that changes the approval process for single-family attached uses (townhouses) in the “FS”
(Suburban Residential) Zoning Districts.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE CHANGING TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an ordinance
changing the term of office for the Human Relations Commission, specifically, one seat from
three years to one year with one reappointment for one year allowed.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of
an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 3820 changing the term of office for the Human Relations Commission, specifically, one
seat from three years to one year with one reappointment for one year allowed.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE CHANGING TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION: Moved by Goodman, seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an ordinance
changing the term of office for the Parks & Recreation Commission, specifically, one seat from
three years to one year with one reappointment for one year allowed.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3821 changing the term of office for the Parks & Recreation Commission, specifically, one seat
from three years to one year with one reappointment for one year allowed.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A NEW ZONING
DISTRICT, “CCR.” AND TO REMOVE THE RESIDENTIAL USE “HOUSEHOLD
LIVING” AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL NODE: Moved
by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3822 making a zoning text amendment to establish a new zoning district, “CCR” (Community
Commercial/ Residential Node), which will provide for a shopping and services area where
residential use is allowed above the first floor of a commercial building; and making a zoning
text amendment to remove the Residential Use “Household Living” as a permitted use in the
Community Commercial Node “CCN.”
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF MORTENSEN ROAD AND
DICKINSON AVENUE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to pass on third reading and
adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3823 rezoning property in the vicinity of Mortensen Road and
Dickinson Avenue from “Community Commercial Node” (CCN) to “Community
Commercial/Residential Node” (CCR).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REGARDING CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE RENEWAL: Moved by
Vegge, seconded by Goodman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3824
regarding Cable Television Franchise renewal.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Goodman, seconded by Vegge, to reconsider changing the term of office
for one Planning & Zoning Commission member from five years to two years with one
reappointment allowed.
Council Member Mahayni indicated that he had served on the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and in addition, he had discussed this matter with current and former Commission
members. He felt that two years would be too short of a time period to learn everything needed
to make informed decisions on that recommending body.
Vote on Motion: 2-3. Voting aye: Goodman, Vegge. Voting nay: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni.
Motion failed.
Mayor Tedesco pointed out that the Story County Board of Supervisors had scheduled a public
hearing for March 24, 2005, on the passage of an ordinance requiring purchasers of beer kegs
to be registered. He suggested that a discussion of the proposed ordinance be scheduled on the
City Council’s March 22, 2005, Agenda. The Mayor believed that the greatest impact of such
an ordinance would be on Ames residents. City staff, particularly the Police Department, would
be asked to make a presentation; the Story County Board of Supervisors would not be making
a presentation. A discussion ensued as to the appropriateness of placing this issue on a City
Council agenda. Andrew Tugan pointed out that Ames represents two-thirds of the population
of Story County and would be impacted the most from the proposed ordinance.
The Mayor also pointed out that during the GSB meeting, general Campustown area parking
regulations were discussed. It was felt that many of the regulations were too complex and may
not be necessary.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to hold a round-table discussion in September 2005
concerning the parking regulations in Campustown.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to refer to staff the letter from United Way dated
March 7, 2005, asking to be placed on the Council’s March 22, 2005, Agenda to present their
request for support for the Ames Character Counts! Program in the annual amount of $125.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to place on the March 22, 2005, City Council meeting
Agenda a presentation, for information purposes only, on the proposed Story County keg
ordinance.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to amend the motion to make notification of this to the
President of the GSB.
Vote on Amendment: 4-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge. Voting nay:
Goodman. Motion declared carried.
Vote on Motion, as amended: 4-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge. Voting nay:
Goodman. Motion declared carried.
Mr. Schainker informed the City Council that those attending the National League of Cities
Conference in Washington, D.C., will be meeting with legislators. He wanted to clarify that two
projects would specifically be discussed; i.e., Grand Avenue Extension, from Grand Avenue to
South Fourth Street; and the possible cutbacks to the Community Development Block Grant
program. Mayor Tedesco pointed out that it would also be a good idea to discuss other possible
funding sources for housing developments that would benefit low- and moderate-income
persons. Council Member Cross pointed out that the City will also endorse the projects of Iowa
State University to the legislators.
Council Member Cross wanted Public Works staff to be informed that he had heard from a
constituent that there was a lack of attendance at public meetings concerning the Public
Transportation Plan.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:55 p.m.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor