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PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE
AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MAY 24, 2005
AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee met at 6:30
p.m. on the 24th day of May, 2005, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue,
pursuant to law with Mayor Ted Tedesco presiding. Voting members present were Goodhue,
Goodman, Mahayni, Tedesco, Vegge, and Wirth, representing the City of Ames; and Don Toms of
the Story County Board of Supervisors, Mike O’Brien of the Boone County Board of Supervisors,
and Dennis Kroeger of the Ames Transit Agency. Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of
Transportation, was also present. Council Member Cross was absent.
FISCAL YEAR 2006-08 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP): MPO
Administrator John Joiner explained that this plan was the same as the draft that had previously
been reviewed by the Transportation Policy Committee except that the Mortensen Trail (from
State Avenue to Welch) will be completed in FY 2007 and the State Avenue Trail (Mortensen
Road north 1,320 feet) will be completed in FY 2008. He indicated that the funding committed
in this Plan matched the projects in the City’s approved Capital Improvements Plan.
Council Member Goodhue questioned the $325,000 listed as being committed for a dinkey/light
rail study. Federal funding is anticipated to be $260,000; however, that leaves a $65,000
shortfall, and he asked what the source of funding would be for that shortfall. Mr. Joiner advised
that the source of local funds would be from the Transit (CyRide) budget. Mr. Goodhue
inquired if the Transit Board had committed those funds. Council Member Wirth, who serves
as the City Council representative on the Transit Board, stated that the Board had not made that
commitment. Mayor Tedesco indicated that the $65,000 would be the local match for a federal
grant. Ms. Wirth said that discussions were to occur among the Government of the Student
Body, the University, Transit Board, and the City regarding contributions toward the local
match. Mr. Goodhue recalled that the Ames City Council had committed $500 in funding for a
feasibility study on reinstating the dinkey/trolley. Mr. Kroeger explained that this item, as well
as others listed, would be subject to the 5309 Transit Appropriation; not all of these projects
would come to fruition during the next budget year.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Toms, to approve the Fiscal Year 2006-08 Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP).
Vote on Motion: 9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2006 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (TPWP): Mr. Joiner advised that
the 2006 TPWP was substantially the same as the draft that was approved except that, under
“Planning Elements,” a Conference being sponsored by the IDOT Office of Public Transit had
been added and the funding page is now in a tabular format.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to approve the 2006 Transportation Planning Work
Program (TPWP).
Vote on Motion: 9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:46 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:50 p.m. on the 24th day of May, 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: Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, and Wirth. Tony
Borich, ex officio member, was also present. Council Member Cross was absent.
PROCLAMATION FOR DRINKING WATER WEEK, MAY 29 - JUNE 4, 2005: Mayor
Tedesco proclaimed May 29 - June 4, 2005, as Drinking Water Week. Accepting the
Proclamation on behalf of the City of Ames Water Plant were John Dunn, Winnie Gleason, Lyle
Hammes, Karla Tebben, and Lyman Stoneking. Mr. Dunn invited the public to the Water Plant
Open House on June 4 from 9 AM to 1 PM.
COMMENDATION TO OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: The Mayor
presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Old Town Neighborhood Association for assisting
with Operation Playground on April 16, 2005. Members of that Association raised $2,000 to
assist with the renovation of the playground at Ninth and Douglas. Receiving the Certificate
were Katie Kole, Diane Corson, and Tom Wacha, residents of the Old Town Neighborhood.
PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED BUDGET AWARD TO FINANCE
DEPARTMENT: It was announced by Mayor Tedesco that the City had received the
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 19th consecutive year from the Government
Finance Officers’ Association. Accepting the Award was Finance Director Duane Pitcher.
CONSENT AGENDA: 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 May 10, 2005
3. Motion approving the renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class C Beer - Appu's, 326 Lincoln Way
b. Class C Liquor - Boheme, 2900 West Street
c. Class B Liquor and Outdoor Service Area - The Hotel at Gateway Center, 2100 Green Hills
Drive
4. Motion approving a new Class C Beer permit for Fuel Right #5, 4510 Mortensen Road, pending
Certificate of Occupancy and background checks
5.Motion approving request for new Class C Liquor License for Old Chicago, 1610 South Kellogg
Avenue, pending Certificate of Occupancy and background checks
6. Motion approving request for new Class C Liquor License for Guadalajara, 327 Lincoln Way,
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pending Certificate of Occupancy and background checks
7. Motion approving deletion of appeal process from the ASSET Policies and Procedures
8. Motion approving termination of contract with ASSET Contract Administrator
9. RESOLUTION NO. 05-211 approving 2004/05 Commission On The Arts (COTA) Contracts
10. RESOLUTION NO. 05-212 approving amendments to the Electric Utility Tariff
11. RESOLUTION NO. 05-213 approving amendment to Chapter 20 of Fleet Policy Personnel
Rules
12. Requests for Shrine Bowl Parade and Iowa Games Adult Weekend on July 23, 2005, and Dollar
Days on July 21, 22, and 23, 2005:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 05-214 approving closure of portions of Main Street, Douglas Avenue,
Fifth Street, Burnett Avenue, and Kellogg Avenue, Pearle Avenue, and Clark Avenue from
8:00 a.m. to noon for parade scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on July 23
b. RESOLUTION NO. 05-215 approving closure of Parking Lots M, MM and N (west and east
of City Hall) for parade staging between 8:00 a.m. and noon on July 23
c. RESOLUTION NO. 05-216 approving waiver of electrical charges for use of outlets in Tom
Evans Plaza in the morning and along Burnett Avenue in the evening on July 23
d. Motion approving blanket Street Vending Permit and waiver of permit fee on July 23
e. RESOLUTION NO. 05-214 approving closure of Burnett Avenue from Main Street to 5th
Street for beverage garden from 6 p.m. to midnight on July 23
f. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for sidewalks in the CBD on July
21-23
g. RESOLUTION NO. 05-217 approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement
in the CBD on July 21-23
13. Requests for Fourth of July Parade and Bill Riley Talent Search:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 05-218 approving closure of portions of Main Street, Douglas Avenue,
Fifth Street, Kellogg Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Pearle Avenue, and Clark Avenue from 9:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for parade scheduled at 11:00 a.m.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 05-219 approving closure of Parking Lots M, MM, Depot U, and Depot
V for parade staging between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 05-219 approving closure of Parking Lot N from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
d. Motion approving blanket Street Vending Permit and waiver of permit fee
e. RESOLUTION NO. 05-218 approving closure of Burnett Avenue from Main Street to Fifth
Street for vendors from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
f. RESOLUTION NO. 05-220 approving waiver of electrical charges for use of outlets in the
CBD
14. RESOLUTION NO. 05-221 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2005/06
Shared Use Path System on Mortensen Road (South Dakota Avenue to Dotson Drive); setting
June 22, 2005, as bid due date and June 28, 2005, as date of public hearing
15. RESOLUTION NO. 05-222 awarding a contract to Area Professional Painting & Sandblasting
of Sheldahl, Iowa, for Water Plant Clarifier Painting and Repair in the total amount of $61,052
16. RESOLUTION NO. 05-223 awarding a contract to Western Lime Corporation of West Bend,
Wisconsin, for Pebble Lime Requirement for the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of
$103/ton, for a total estimated cost of $298,700
17. RESOLUTION NO. 05-224 approving contract and bond for Installation of Electric Services
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Fiber Optic Cable
18. RESOLUTION NO. 05-225 approving contract and bond for 2005/06 Slurry Seal Program
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Judie Hoffman, 3820 Quebec Street, Ames, representing the Trustees of
Collegiate Presbyterian Church, presented the City with a monetary donation in gratitude for police,
fire, EMS and other City services during the past year.
AMES COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL PARK: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-226 approving agreements between the City of Ames and property
owners in the Ames Community Industrial Park amending the Development Agreements to
remove the covenant prohibiting application for property tax exemption.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 05-227 approving of the City hosting and funding a Community Pancake
Breakfast on the Fourth of July.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REPORT ON PRIORITIZATION OF NEW PLANNING PROJECTS: Planning and Housing
Director Matt Flynn briefly described new long-term planning projects, the priority ranking
being suggested by staff, and the time required to complete each project.
City Manager Steve Schainker requested direction from the City Council as to the projects’
priorities. Staff will develop more detailed work programs and a consolidated schedule after that
direction is given. Mr. Schainker pointed out that one of the projects listed was to work with
the Ames School District on the Middle School redevelopment. He suggested that if elementary
schools were closed, the redevelopment of those sites should be added to this list of projects.
Regarding the possible Government Lands Study, Mr. Schainker advised that one approach
would be to deal with one segment, such as Iowa State University land, first.
Referring to the Land Use Policy Plan, Council Member Goodhue said that it was important to
pursue growth within our school district boundaries, and discussion on that Plan should be
ensued within the next six months.
Council Member Goodman stated that he preferred the Government Lands Study be the first
priority. Mayor Tedesco indicated that there may be land available on West Lincoln Way due
to the relocation of the Ames Middle School, and that project may need to be addressed in the
very near future. Council Member Mahayni said that the West Lincoln Way property is prime
commercial land, and the City Council needed to be ready if proposals came in.
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Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodhue, to support the project list and prioritization, as
presented, but include the redevelopment of the Middle School land under the Government
Lands Study.
Council Member Vegge endorsed moving the Government Lands Study to a higher priority.
Council Member Mahayni indicated that he would support that if the Middle School
redevelopment were included as part of that project. Council Member Goodhue felt that the City
Council should direct staff to meet with other governmental entities, i.e., Iowa State University,
to get an idea if they were planning on selling any land. According to Council Member Wirth,
an advantage to moving the Government Lands Study to a higher priority would be that much
of the subject land would be infill land.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Vegge, to amend the motion to name the Government Lands
Study (including redevelopment of the Middle School) as the top priority.
Vote on Amendment: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Vote on Motion, as Amended: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON FINAL AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 BUDGET: Finance
Director Duane Pitcher highlighted changes to the various fund balances since the earlier
estimate in February.
Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing
was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-228 amending the
current budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2005.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REHABILITATION ON TAXIWAY “A” AT THE AMES MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT: The Mayor opened the hearing and closed same after no one wished to speak.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-229 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of $295,987.25.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2003/04 BICYCLE TRAIL SYSTEM (EAST LINCOLN WAY BICYCLE
BRIDGE OVER THE SKUNK RIVER): The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one
wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-230 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to United Contractors, Inc., of Johnston, Iowa,
in the amount of $329,031.98.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON WESSEX SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT (CONTINUED
FROM 5/10/05): No one wished to speak, and the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-231 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Halbrook Excavating of Ankeny, Iowa,
in the amount of $86,488.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE MAKING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A NEW
ZONING DISTRICT CALLED “CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL NODE”: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3832
making a zoning text amendment that establishes a new zoning district to be called “Convenience
Commercial Node”.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE INCREASING THE STORM DRAINAGE FEE: Moved by Goodman, seconded
by Vegge, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3833 increasing the storm
drainage fee, effective July 1, 2005.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE INCREASING THE SANITARY SEWER UTILITY RATE: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3834
increasing the sanitary sewer utility rate, effective July 1, 2005.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON BECKLEY STREET AND HASTINGS
AVENUE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3835 prohibiting parking at all times on the north side of Beckley Street and on
the east side of Hastings Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON LAKESIDE DRIVE AND WESTWIND
DRIVE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE
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NO. 3836 prohibiting parking at all times on the south side of Lakeside Drive and on the north
side of Westwind Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON SEAGRAVE BOULEVARD, MAYFIELD
DRIVE, AND WALTON DRIVE: Moved by Vegge, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading
and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3837 prohibiting parking at all times on both sides of Seagrave
Boulevard, east side of Mayfield Drive, and on the west side of Walton Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to refer to staff the letters from Jorgen
Rasmussen dated May 16, 2005, requesting a stop sign on Ash Avenue; the letter from the Ames
Economic Development Commission pertaining to the IDED contract with Xenacom; the letter from
Hunziker & Associates dated May 23, 2005, regarding tax abatement in Somerset Subdivision; and the
letter from Hunziker & Associates dated May 23, 2005, regarding a change in the parking prohibitions
on Northridge Parkway west of Stange Road.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Tedesco stated that the late Mary Adams bequeathed property near Ada Hayden Heritage
Park to the City. Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Carroll stated that the Parks & Recreation
Commission will be touring the property on June 16 at 5:30 p.m. She invited the City Council
members to join them.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:54 p.m.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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