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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee Meeting 03/22/2005 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE, REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES HOUSING GOVERNING BOARD, AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA MARCH 22, 2005 AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on the 22nd day of March, 2005, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Ted Tedesco presiding. Voting members present were Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Tedesco, Vegge, and Wirth, representing the City of Ames; and Don Toms of the Story County Board of Supervisors, Dave Reed of the Boone County Board of Supervisors, and Dennis Kroeger of the Ames Transit Agency. Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of Transportation, was also present. 2006 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (TPWP): Acting Public Works Director John Joiner explained the work elements of the TPWP: Administration, Transportation Improvement Program, Comprehensive Planning, Transit Planning, Public Participation, and Committee Support. He advised that the AAMPO Technical Committee had reviewed the draft Program and unanimously recommended approval of same. This Program would take effect on October 1, 2005, and run through September 30, 2006 (federal fiscal year). Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Toms, to approve the Fiscal Year 2006 Transportation Planning Work Program and set May 24, 2005, as the date for public hearing. Vote on Motion: 10-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 2006-08 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP): Mr. Joiner described the three- year Transportation Improvement Plan being proposed, which will provide for street improvements, CyRide improvements, and trail projects. Council Member Vegge suggested that construction of the Middle School pedestrian/bike trail be moved up. Mr. Joiner advised that that suggestion had already been made; they would make that change to the TIP prior to the public hearing. Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to approve the Fiscal Year 2006-08 Transportation Improvement Plan and set May 24, 2005, as the date for public hearing. Vote on Motion: 10-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: 6:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:18 p.m. on the 22nd day of March, 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 also present. ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION WITH PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Members of the Pedestrian Walkway Advisory Committee present were: John McGuire, 1202 Northwestern, Ames; Dan Shaffer, 3224 Ross Road, Ames; Mike Murray, 2016 Friley Road, Ames; Ellen Arkovich, 3119 Northwood Drive, Ames; Doug Livy, 1020 Ash Avenue, Ames; Marie Meyer, 607 River Oak Drive, Ames; Herb Wright, 1813 Arthur Circle, Ames; Herb Strasser, 3319 Ross Road, Ames; and Fritz Wehrenberg, 2116 Friley Road, Ames. John Joiner gave the background of the Committee meetings, which culminated in the recommendation that will be presented at this meeting. Herb Strasser, 3319 Ross Road, Ames, explained that the majority of the members initially volunteered to serve on the Committee because they were concerned about the process; many were actually against requiring the construction of sidewalks. He advised that the proposed program would encompass only arterial street locations. This Committee did not address other types of streets, e.g., collector streets. He suggested that, after arterial streets were addressed, another committee be formed to discuss sidewalk construction on other types of streets. Mike Murray, 2016 Friley Road, Ames, said that it was believed that pedestrian volumes were more important than traffic volumes in making the determination as to where sidewalks needed to be installed. Fritz Wehrenberg, 2116 Friley Road, explained the basis of financing and financing options for property owners. Mike Murray continued by stating that all arterial street locations identified by the Advisory Committee would be scheduled into a five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) established by the City Council. He stated that all property owners affected by the program will be notified of their status, and initially, property owners would arrange for construction of the sidewalk. Mr. Murray further explained that locations not meeting a certain deadline would be included in a construction contract to be administered by the City, beginning with the 2007/08 CIP. The City would administer and finance construction for those locations that have been identified for a recreational (multi-use) trail. Marie Meyer, 607 River Oak Drive, Ames, pointed out that it is also a budget consideration for the City, and the Committee recognizes that concern. Committee Member Clay Gurganus arrived at 6:38 p.m. Ellen Arkovich, 3119 Northwood Drive, Ames, asked for clarification as to whose responsibility it would be to construct sidewalks in front of government buildings. Mr. Joiner advised that those types of land are considered right-of-way, and abutting property owners would be responsible for the sidewalks. Mr. Murray pointed out that the Advisory Committee did not focus on establishing a collector street program, but did recommend evaluation criteria to be used to help the City Council 2 evaluate the overall merits of a requested location. They felt it was important for persons owning property on collector streets to be informed. Mr. Strasser said that there are areas where property owners will not be able to maintain sidewalks due to terrain; it would be necessary for the City to clear the sidewalks with specialized equipment. Clay Gurganus, 2620 Somerset Drive, Ames, explained that he was asked to be part of the Committee. He and his wife are blind, and it has been very frustrating to them to travel any further than the bridge on South Duff Avenue. Mr. Gurganus expressed that sidewalks are very important, especially to disabled persons; reasonable accommodations need to be made. Lad Grove, 218 SE 16th Street, Ames, explained that he was concerned about a property located at 2115 Barr Drive. He explained that the back side of that property abuts Grand Avenue, and the area on Grand between 20th and 25th Street has no sidewalk He had made a point of observing this area since this issue surfaced, and he had not seen a single pedestrian walking on the bike path on the west side of Grand Avenue between 20th and 25th; he feels that it is not necessary to have sidewalks on both sides of arterial streets. Mr. Grove believed that there is an adequate facility on the other side of the street, and it was not being used; therefore, it made no sense to him to construct another sidewalk in this area. He urged that the City Council exempt this area from any sidewalk requirements. Ms. Arkovich said that she is concerned about that stretch of land as it is very close to Meeker Elementary. Herb Wright, 1813 Arthur Circle, Ames, asked Mr. Grove how long he had observed the area in question; to which Mr. Grove replied that the duration of his observation was approximately 15 minutes at a time. Ms. Arkovich pointed out that, from previous correspondence received from Mr. Grove, his observations were usually made around 4:30 p.m.; that is a time when elementary students may not be walking in that area. Dan Shaffer, 3224 Ross Road, Ames, said that there was no way to determine what pedestrian traffic patterns were going to be in two or three years. It would be unreasonable to make the exception being requested by Mr. Grove as the City would have sidewalks on all arterials except for that stretch. Council Member Goodman added that Grand Avenue was a very busy street, and it would be unsafe and unreasonable to expect pedestrians to walk in the roadway or on the grass. Mr. Grove felt that this was a unique situation because there was a sidewalk on the other side of the street. There are stop lights at 20th and 24th Street, and it would be a simple matter of crossing the street. He was concerned about the cost of construction and general upkeep of the sidewalk should it be required. John W. Patterson, 3603 Woodland Street, Ames, said that he was reluctant to be part of the focus group. He asked what kind of cooperation would be gotten from the merchants involved, i.e., Best Buy and other establishments on Grand Avenue. Mayor Tedesco advised that the businesses would be required to construct and upkeep sidewalks in front of their properties. Mr. Joiner explained that the City does have agreements for upkeep of bike paths if they are dual purpose (bike path/pedestrian path). Mr. Patterson said that he believed that the motivation for 3 including residential areas was because it was called for by a Transportation Plan. He asked where the initiative came from to require sidewalks where they were not requested by petition of the property owners. Council Member Wirth stated that the Long-Range Transportation Plan did deal with pedestrian traffic, and as a part of that Plan; it had been suggested that the City fill- in gaps in their sidewalk program. Public meetings were held on the Transportation Plan, which was ultimately approved by the City Council. The City Council then directed staff to look into a program that would connect the pedestrian walkways. Mayor Tedesco pointed out that there were two issues that led to the acceptance of the Transportation Plan: safety and connectivity. Mary Greer, 3611 Woodland Street, Ames, pointed out that there are some gaps in sidewalks on land owned by the City and University. Mayor Tedesco explained that the City does not have jurisdiction over University-owned land. The City would install sidewalks on property within its jurisdiction. Myron Green, 1618 Top-O-Hollow Road, Ames, advised that his property backs up to Bloomington Road, and he has a sidewalk in front of his house. There is a bike path on the other side of Bloomington Road so he did not see any reason for a sidewalk to be constructed on the back of his property. This would create an unfair burden on property owners. He did not believe that property owners would benefit from sidewalks on the back of their properties; it would benefit other citizens and the expense should be borne by the taxpayers. Nancy Habing, 2220 Hayes, Ames, said that she was representing the Ames Women’s Club on South Dakota. Ms. Habing said that they did not feel a sidewalk was justified in this area; there was a sidewalk across the street. They would need clarification as to where the City would require a sidewalk in this area. Jim Gunning, 119 Hickory, Ames, pointed out that, at the first public meeting, there were 27 people who spoke against a sidewalk program and four (4) people who were in favor of requiring the construction of sidewalks. He pointed out that after reading the Transportation Plan, the word, “continuity,” was used, not “connectivity.” Mr. Gunning said that it was stated in the Plan that a petition was required to mandate the construction of a sidewalk. He also said that he lived by the West HyVee, and HyVee did not maintain the sidewalk in front of their property. Mr. Gunning suggested that policy be established by the City to address who is responsible for maintenance. According to Mr. Gunning, the Transportation Master Plan only recommended that a sidewalk program be looked into; it didn’t require that a program be initiated. David Etsel, 1232 Carroll Avenue, Ames, pointed out that there was no representation on this Committee by people who live on arterial streets. If the discussions continue, he insisted that persons living on arterials be represented. Mr. Etsel showed pictures of his property located at 13th and Carroll to point out that it would cause a financial hardship on his family to move the fence, driveway, perhaps the garage, etc. Pictures of property located on Meadowlane, around the cemetery, and along13th Street were shown to indicate the existence of extenuating circumstances. 4 Pat Norcross, 3523 Hoover, Ames, stated that if sidewalks were required on the north side of Bloomington Road, she would have sidewalks on Top-O-Hollow Road, Bloomington Road, and Hoover Avenue, and maintenance would be a problem for her. She urged the City not to require sidewalks on the north side of Bloomington Road. Council Member Goodman suggested that perhaps property owners should be given a number of years, e.g., 15 or 20, to be required to construct sidewalks. Mr. Strasser pointed out that aesthetics is also an issue; many do not want another slab of concrete in their lawn. Doug Livy did not feel that extending the time frame past five years would be necessary for budgeting purposes. Ms. Mayer pointed out that the main issues were cost, aesthetics, and maintenance. Mayor Tedesco explained that no decision on this issue would be made tonight. He suggested that if the City Council so desired, they should refer this issue back to City staff. Ex officio Member Andrew Tugan arrived at 7:45 p.m. The meeting recessed at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 7:47 p.m. PROCLAMATION FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION DAY: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed March 26, 2005, as Energy Conservation Day. Steve Wilson, Ames Electric Services, accepted the Proclamation. Mr. Wilson invited the public to the Ames Energy Fair to be held on March 26, 2005, from 10 AM to 5 PM in the Community Center. Mayor Tedesco acknowledged Gary Titus, Assistant Director of Electric Services, for his significant contributions to the City of Ames. Mr. Titus will be retiring on April 1, 2005. CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1. Motion approving payment of claims 2. Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of March 8, 2005 3. Motion approving the renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses: a. Class A Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege - Elks Lodge No. 1626, 522 Douglas Avenue b. Class C Liquor - Lucullan's Italian Grill, 400 Main Street c. Class C Liquor - Mo-Jazz, 2518 Lincoln Way 4. Motion approving new Class C Liquor License for Dangerous Curves, 111 Fifth Street, pending certificate of occupancy 5. Motion approving new Class C Liquor License for Phuel Bar, 116 Welch Avenue, pending certificate of occupancy 6. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants 7. Motion directing City Attorney to draft ordinance to prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Cedar Lane and on the north side of Cottonwood Drive 8. Motion referring Petition for Voluntary Annexation for property generally located on Dawes Drive and U. S. Highway 69 (Calhoun Park) to the Planning and Zoning Commission 5 9. RESOLUTION NO. 05-105 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2005-2 to the Ames Municipal Code 10. RESOLUTION NO. 05-106 approving 2004/05 Rental Housing Fees 11. RESOLUTION NO. 05-107 approving appointment of Tammy Horness to fill vacancy on the Ames Housing Governing Board 12. RESOLUTION NO. 05-108 approving appointment of Kurt Mackey and Mark Hanson to the Building Code Board of Appeals 13. RESOLUTION NO. 05-109 approving revisions to Official Parking Meter Map to provide a handicapped parking space on the north side of Main Street at Clark Avenue 14. RESOLUTION NO. 05-110 approving amendments to agreement with Bank of America to provide procurement card services 15. RESOLUTION NO. 05-111 approving Intergovernmental Agreements for affordable housing projects with Ames/Story County Partnership cities 16. RESOLUTION NO. 05-112 cancellation of Hap’s Air Service, Inc., Airport Hangar Lease and approving lease to Eller Enterprises, Inc. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 05-113 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2005/06 Water System Improvements Program; setting April 20, 2005, as bid due date and April 26, 2005, as date of public hearing 18. RESOLUTION NO. 05-114 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2005/06 Asphalt Resurfacing Program and 2005/06 Seal Coat Removal/Asphalt Reconstruction Program; setting April 20, 2005, as bid due date and April 26, 2005, as date of public hearing 19. RESOLUTION NO. 05-115 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2005/06 Clear Water Diversion Program; setting April 20, 2005, as bid due date and April 26, 2005, as date of public hearing 20. RESOLUTION NO. 05-116 approving contract and bond for Ames Municipal Bandshell Restoration Project 21. RESOLUTION NO. 05-117 approving Change Order No. 1 for Combustion Turbine Generator, Contract No. 12 - Electrical Installation 22. RESOLUTION NO. 05-118 awarding contracts to Mid-States Ford, Inc., of Waukee, Iowa, in the amount of $28,504.00 for Standard Cab Chassis and to Hawkeye Truck Equipment of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $29,476.00 for Steel Platform Bed, subject to Ames Transit Board approval Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council recessed at 7:52 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES HOUSING GOVERNING BOARD The regular meeting of the Ames Housing Governing Board was called to order by Chairperson Tedesco at 7:00 p.m. on March 22, 2005, with the following members present: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Horness, Mahayni,Vegge, and Wirth. Andrew Tugan, ex officio member, was also present. HEARING ON AMES PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY (PHA) ANNUAL PLAN: Vanessa 6 Baker Latimer, Housing Coordinator, reviewed the mission and goals of the Plans and highlighted changes proposed to the updated PHA Annual Plan and 2005/10 Five-Year PHA Plan. She explained that no comments had been received regarding the Plans following the public input session held in February 2005. The results of completed satisfaction surveys were explained. Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed. Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-119 approving the updated PHA Annual Plan and the Five-Year (2005/10) PHA Plan. Roll Call Vote: 8-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT DODGE HOUSING AGENCY: Ms. Baker Latimer reviewed the events that led up to staff negotiating a contract to transfer the administration of the City’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program to another area Housing Authority. She introduced Carolyn Olson, Executive Director of the Fort Dodge Housing Authority. Ms. Baker Latimer summarized details of the Memorandum of Agreement. Ms. Olson said that the Fort Dodge Housing Authority will maintain the high standards of the Ames Housing Authority with the same intent and purpose as instructed by HUD and the Annual Contributions Contract. Mayor Tedesco requested that the second line of Paragraph 4 be changed to state “The AACC will consist of 202 units...”, since it is an acronym for the Ames Annual Contributions Contract. Board Member Goodman suggested that the office space be located on a CyRide route to provide maximum accessibility for our customers. Ms. Olson advised that the Fort Dodge Housing Authority had maintained 617 vouchers for the past 35 years. She explained that they have very high standards for their program and will work very closely with the Ames Housing staff. Sue Croll, 817 Ridgewood, Ames, said she preferred to keep the City’s affordable-housing program administered in Ames. She felt that it sent a message that the City did not care about their lower-income residents. Ms. Croll urged the City to stand behind their excellent Housing staff and keep the program local for at least the next six months until the federal government’s changes are fully known. She would like the City Council to place this on hold until HUD comes to a decision on how this program will work. Council Member Goodman asked if more persons could be served if the vouchers were transferred to the Fort Dodge Housing Authority. Ms. Baker Latimer advised that by partnering with a larger Authority, which can spread their overhead over a greater number of vouchers, the needs of more persons could be served. She pointed out that it is unknown if further federal funding reductions will be made. If the new arrangements are not working out for either the City 7 or Fort Dodge Housing Authority, a 90-day notice would be required, but the Agreement could be terminated. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-120 approving the Transfer Agreement with the Fort Dodge Housing Agency. Roll Call Vote: 8-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ADJOURNMENT: 8:21 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council reconvened at 8:28 p.m. PUBLIC FORUM: Catherine Scott, 1510 Roosevelt, Ames, cited excerpts from a book entitled, “The Practice of Low-Impact Development.” She also referenced an article appearing in the Des Moines Register in November 2004 that reported on a low-impact development project near the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 65. Ms. Scott asked the City Council to consider such a concept in the future. UNITED WAY REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF CHARACTER COUNTS! PROGRAM: Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-131 paying the 2005 membership fee to the national CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. BANDSHELL ARTWORK: Mayor Tedesco publicly thanked Mary Howard, Chair of the Public Art Commission, for her dedicated work; this was Mary’s last meeting. Ms. Howard presented the original watercolor painting of Bandshell Park by Artist Bill Lee to the City. Prints and notecards were made of the painting and used for the fundraising efforts for renovation of the Bandshell. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to accept the original watercolor painting of Bandshell Park by Artist Bill Lee into the City’s public art collection. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REVISED 2005/06 PUBLIC ART COMMISSION BUDGET SUBALLOCATION: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-121 approving the 2005/06 Public Art Commission budget reallocation, as follows: Art Around the Corner $ 4,200 Neighborhood Sculpture 6,000 Ada Hayden Park Art 4,000 City Hall Collection 1,000 Education/Long-Range Planning 3,800 Operating Funds 1,000 8 Total: $20,000 Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 2005 GREEK WEEK OLYMPICS: Daryl Theis, 201 Gray Avenue, Ames, highlighted some of the activities to be held as part of the Greek Week Olympics, which will be held on April 9, 2005. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-122 approving street closures for the 2005 Greek Week Olympics, as follows: Greeley Street (Gray Avenue to Pearson Avenue), Pearson Avenue (Ash Avenue to Greeley Street), Gray Avenue (Greeley Street to Sunset Drive), and Sunset Drive (Ash Avenue to Gray Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. MGMC HOPE RUN/WALK: Cindy Friedrich, 3414 Honeysuckle Road, Ames, Co-Chair of the Hope Run, explained that the Hope Run/Walk is a fundraising effort for the Hospice House, which will be held on June 18, 2005. Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-123 approving street closures, from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m., as follows: East 24th Street, Broadmoor Avenue, the east lane of Duff Avenue from Broadmoor Avenue to East 20th Street, the north lane of East 20th Street from Duff Avenue to Meadowlane Avenue, Meadowlane Avenue from East 20th Street to East 13th Street, the south half of the parking lot at Inis Grove Park, and the parking lot at North River Valley Park; and temporary parking restrictions, from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m., on both sides of East 24th Street, Broadmoor Avenue, Duff Avenue from Broadmoor Avenue to East 20th Street, East 20th Street from Duff Avenue to Meadowlane Avenue, and on the east side of Meadowlane Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. UPDATE ON PUBLIC FORUM COMMENTS ON PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS: Vanessa Baker Latimer reminded the City Council that, on January 25, 2005, they had directed staff to pursue the concept of a new owner-occupied single-family detached affordable housing subdivision by subsidizing the infrastructure cost for a development with the next two years’ allocations of CDBG funding and the donation of land from the Ames Community School District. She advised that staff had conducted two public forums to solicit input regarding the 2005/06 program. Ms. Baker Latimer reviewed the comments made by those attending the forums. If so directed, staff would meet separately with developers, non-profit agencies that build affordable housing in Ames, and the School Board prior to the end of March. If agreement can be reached, staff would develop the Action Plan and designate April 1 thru 30 as the public comment period, with the required public hearing being held on May 12, 2005. 9 City Manager Steve Schainker explained that staff will be communicating with residents of the Somerset and Parkview Neighborhoods, which would abut the possible development, to inform them of this possible project. Mayor Tedesco suggested that those who have apprehensions about this project visit the Bentwood Subdivision, which was a similar project. Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to reaffirm the City Council’s commitment to utilize the next two years allocations of CDBG funds for development of an affordable housing subdivision. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (SWAP) CONTRACT FOR GLASS CRUSHER: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-124 approving the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Alternative Program (SWAP) Contract to assist in funding a glass crushing system. 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 COLLECTOR STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed. Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-125 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $956,897.82, subject to IDOT concurrence. 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 CYRIDE ROUTE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The hearing was opened by the Mayor and closed after no one wished to speak. Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-126 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $525,299. 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 CONCRETE PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: The Mayor opened the public hearing. No one asked to speak, and the Mayor closed the hearing. Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-127 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $460,339.50. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 10 HEARING ON 2005/06 CDBG CURB ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM: Mayor Tedesco opened the hearing and closed same after no one wished to speak. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION ON. 05-128 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $75,363. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON WEST LINCOLN WAY WIDENING PROJECT: The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. No one came forward to speak, and the hearing was closed. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-129 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $657,354.14. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON THE MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 4803 LINCOLN WAY: Mayor Tedesco opened the hearing. Jean Hagert Dow, 220 Westbend Circle, Ames, representing the Westbend Neighborhood Association, explained that they were concerned about parking in the future. There is adequate parking now; however, they do not want excessive on-street parking in subsequent years. They were also concerned about water runoff. The owner and managers have advised that they have done everything that the City engineers have required of them. The neighbors were concerned that the runoff was not environmentally safe; asphalt had been installed where greenspace formerly was located, and water runs over the asphalt into a pipe that leads directly to Clear Creek. Planner Eric Jensen explained that a stipulation could be added to address future parking concerns. Parking is currently allowed along one side of the frontage road. Storm water runoff was also addressed. A retention area collects storm water runoff. A stipulation suggested by staff would require a detailed storm water management plan to be submitted to the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. Retrofitting of the detention pond may be necessary and will be addressed by City staff. Don Dauterive, 4706 Westbend, Ames, indicated that he also had concerns about the storm water runoff. The only measurement he has to determine if there was more runoff now compared to prior to the expansion of the building was the amount of time his sump pump runs. He felt that there was more runoff now based on the amount of time his sump pump runs. Mr. Dauterive was also concerned that Jax is pushing all the snow off their property to the north end of their lot. No one else wished to speak, and the public hearing was closed. 11 Council Member Vegge advised that it was very important for the applicant to construct a berm and landscape screening along the north property line of the site to provide additional buffering for the residential uses to the north. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-130 approving the Major Site Development Plan permitting adaptive reuse of the property at 4803 Lincoln Way to allow for the expansion of Jax Outdoor Gear, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The applicant shall update the existing cross-access easement to include shared parking and provide a copy to the Planning and Housing Department staff prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 2. The applicant shall provide a public utility easement along the west property line prior to the issuance of an Occupancy Permit, as required by the Electric Department. 3. The applicant shall provide a detailed Storm Water Management Plan to the Public Works Department addressing storm water discharge from the site prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. 4. The applicant shall provide a five-foot public easement and construct a four-foot public sidewalk along the south property line, adjacent to the frontage road prior to the issuance of an Occupancy Permit. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE INCREASING COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to pass on first reading an ordinance increasing the compensation of the Mayor and City Council. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE TO RESCIND THE “NO PARKING 7:30 TO 9:30 AM ON SCHOOL DAYS” ON HAYES AVENUE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to pass on second 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: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 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 Vegge, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3825 making 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: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and 12 hereby made a portion of these minutes. The meeting recessed at 9:21 p.m. and reconvened at 9:26 p.m. PROPOSED STORY COUNTY “KEG ORDINANCE”: Mayor Tedesco explained that he had requested that the City Council direct staff to place the proposed Story County “Keg Ordinance” on this agenda. Police Chief Loras Jaeger explained that this ordinance was first proposed by Story County a few weeks ago. Keg registration is not a new concept, but it is new to Story County. Chief Jaeger felt it important for the state of Iowa to pass a law requiring keg registration; a bill had been introduced, however, did not make it through Committee. He indicated that in cities that currently have “keg ordinances,” they have not been very effective because purchasers simply go to another city to buy kegs. Chief Jaeger pointed out that Iowa State University students have been critical in the past of the City for passing ordinances that they feel target them. Many ISU students have indicated to Chief Jaeger that the Story County ordinance is targeted directly toward them and that they have not had adequate input into this ordinance. The Chief indicated that he felt more public input was needed prior to the passing of this county-wide ordinance. Gerri Bugg, 827 Hodge, Ames, reviewed the number of states currently having “keg ordinances.” She also reviewed the counties in Iowa that require keg registration. Ms. Bugg said that the passage of the “keg ordinance” would send a strong message that caring adults do not provide alcohol to minors. Angie Howard, 826 Dickinson, #5; Ames, indicated her support for the “keg ordinance.” She said a benefit of the ordinance would cause adults to think twice about providing alcohol to minors. It also places the responsibility for the contents of the keg on the adult purchaser of the keg. Ms. Howard stated that keg registration laws, when enacted, are connected with fewer fatalities. T. Sanders, 3002 Valley View Road, Ames, representing the Mayor’s Youth Committee, stated that the Committee supported the proposed ordinance, and he encouraged the City Council to support it as well. Denise Denton, 902 Douglas, Ames, described the effects of alcohol on the developing human brain. She said keg registration was a strategy in 23 states, and she urged Story County to pass the proposed ordinance. Eric Potter, 419 Anderson Street, Jewell, Iowa, spoke as a member of Youth & Shelter Services staff. He quoted a question from a 2002 survey conducted on Iowa middle- and high- school students that asked how available alcohol was to them. The survey results indicated 13 that rural students could access alcohol easier than non-rural. Julie Hibbin, 2917 Heathrow Drive, Ames, Prevention Specialist working with youth, stated that research showed keg registration did reduce under-age drinking. She advised that Youth & Shelter Services would be launching a campaign in the near future to educate the public on the risks of under-age drinking. Ms. Hibbin said that the keg ordinance would not prevent all under-age drinking, but it was one strategy that would reduce it. Jan Beran, 304 - 24th Street, Ames, spoke as Co-Chair of the Story County Prevention Policy Board. In 2003 and 2004, the Story County Prevention Policy Board held community-wide conversations. Four strategies were identified to reduce under-age drinking: keg registration, parent education, media campaign, and the CHARACTER COUNTS! Program. The Story County Prevention Policy Board met with representatives of Story County to initiate a keg registration ordinance. Kay Souvatrat, 4335 Maricopa Drive, Apt. #7, Ames, advised that the keg registration ordinance simply would hold legal adults responsible for not providing alcohol to under-age persons and to promote responsible drinking. She did not believe that the ordinance targeted Iowa State University students. According to Ms. Souvatrat, under-age drinking is a problem in Ames, and the keg ordinance would be one strategy to prevent it. Dave Stout, 218 South Walnut, #5, Ames, advised that he is a student and is of legal drinking age. He spoke against this specific ordinance for the following reasons: (1) The ordinance would only be effective in Story County, and there are two counties within 20 minutes of Ames; and, (2) there is a lack of accountability on the part of law enforcement officials on how they view keg registration. Jerry Pierce, 3811 Fletcher Boulevard, Ames, indicated that he was a member of the National State Teachers of the Year organization. Mr. Pierce said that he asks each of his students, “Do you know what I see when I see you? “ He stated that he saw each student as the most precious thing on Planet Earth. Mr. Pierce believed that each student should also see themselves in that way, and if they did, they would not do anything to compromise their safety. Adults have a responsibility to provide for the safety and health of young people. Mr. Pierce stated that since he has been teaching, he has had five students who have committed suicide and two who have died due to the abuse of alcohol. He said that adults need to take the responsibility for how they see their children. Jon Shelness, 405 Tama Street, Slater, indicated that he was speaking as an advocate of Iowa State students. He did not think that the ordinance, no matter now well-intentioned adults are, would be effective if a significant portion of the population did not buy-in. He indicated that he was not a proponent of the ordinance, not because it is a bad thing, but because he did not believe the students have been heard. Mr. Shelness believed that this issue was another example of how Iowa State students were not being heard; it is symptomatic of other ordinances. 14 Emily Jensen, 644 Squaw Creek Drive, #2, Ames, said that she was very interested in the “One Community” concept. Ms. Jensen indicated that she felt the proposed ordinance was targeted to a certain segment of the community, and if the ordinance were passed, that gap would be widened. She asked those attending the public meeting on this topic on Thursday on ISU Campus to really listen to the students. Mansoor Khadir, 4325 Todd Drive, Ames, advised that he felt there was a noble cause behind this issue, but he did not believe that the proposed “keg ordinance” was the best method to address that issue. He believed that it was more important to provide alternatives to drinking. Mr. Khadir hoped that many persons would attend the public forum on Thursday when this proposed ordinance would be discussed and that they would listen to the concerns of the people attending Iowa State University. Wayne Clinton, Story County Supervisor, thanked the City for providing another opportunity for public dialogue on this issue. COMMENTS: Mayor Tedesco publicly thanked ex officio member Andrew Tugan. Mr. Tugan’s term on the City Council is finished, he is graduating from Iowa State, and moving on to fulfill his duties with the Navy. He was thanked for the exemplary job he had done on the City Council. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to refer to staff the letter from Hubbell Realty requesting the designation of four parking spaces in the south parking lot located along Clark Avenue. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Council Member Goodman requested that a copy of the operating agreement between the City and the Ames Economic Development Commission be provided to Merlin Pfannkuch, who had previously made that request to the City Council. City Attorney John Klaus indicated that he would do so. Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Cross, to direct staff to place the recommendation of the Pedestrian Advisory Committee on a future agenda (May or June 2005). ADJOURNMENT: 10:24 p.m. ___________________________________ ____________________________________ Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor 15