HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Electric Utility Operations Review and Advisory Board 01/13/2004MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AND ELECTRIC UTILITY OPERATIONS REVIEW & ADVISORY BOARD
AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JANUARY 13, 2004
The Ames City Council met in joint session with the Electric Utility Operations Review & Advisory
Board (EUORAB) at 6:00 p.m. followed by the regular meeting of City Council on the 13th day of
January, 2004, 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, Vegge, and Wirth. Ex officio Member Johnston arrived at 6:44 p.m. Members
of the EUORAB present for the joint meeting were John Lamont, Al Joensen, and Jon Diller.
JOINT MEETING WITH ELECTRIC UTILITY OPERATIONS
REVIEW & ADVISORY BOARD (EUORAB)
Merlin Hove, Director of Electric Services, introduced John Yost, Ken Snell, and John Wroble, the
Study Team from Sargent & Lundy. Mr. Yost explained that tonight’s presentation would provide
an overview of the long-range power supply planning process that Sargent & Lundy is developing
with the Ames Electric Services Department. He advised that this study is still under development;
however, the purpose of this presentation is to not only provide background and information, but
to gather input and feedback so as to better address issues of importance and concern to the City.
Mr. Yost explained that their objective is to develop a cost-effective plan for meeting the long-term
electrical supply requirements for the City’s Municipal Electric Utility System; capacity and energy
needs for the next ten (10) to 20 years and the best generating resources to meet those needs must
be identified. He said that this Plan will need periodic readjustments to remain relevant. Mr. Yost
pointed out that cost-effective operation depends on optimum scheduling and dispatching of these
resources along with shorter-term opportunity purchases of energy to meet daily load requirements.
Generating capacity, load and demand were explained by Mr. Yost.
The major steps in the Resource Planning Process were identified by Mr. Yost. The annual load
history and forecast and the annual demand history and forecast were shown to the Mayor and City
Council. Mr. Yost advised that additional capacity will be required to meet reserve requirements
beginning in 2005. He said, however, that the key issue for this Resource Planning Study is the long-
term viability of continuing to operate Units 7 and 8. Future supply options were identified as: (1)
to continue and extend existing resources, i.e., Units 7 and 8, combustion turbines, and power
purchase agreements; and (2) to add new resources, i.e., self-build new generation, joint
participation in new projects, and power purchase agreements. Mr. Yost described general
technology options as non-renewable resources; emerging technologies, such as hydrogen fuel cells
and integrated combined cycle coal gasification; and renewable or green resources, with wind power
and biomass energy being the most viable options for Ames. Relative generation costs of operation
were also explained by Mr. Yost.
Issues and risks were outlined by Mr. Yost. He advised that the Ames Power Plant is currently in
compliance with existing emission control requirements; however, the U. S. EPA is actively
implementing several regulatory initiatives and has recently proposed new emission control
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regulations. Congress also is actively debating significant changes to the federal Clean Air Act.
Lastly, Mr. Yost told the City Council that it will be necessary to complete a condition assessment;
Units 7 and 8 are reliable sources of capacity and energy, but are aging. He advised that significant
capital investment will be required for continued operations, especially for Unit 7. Mr. Yost stated
that the Midwest ISO “Midwest Market Initiative” will provide day-ahead and hourly energy
markets that are intended to provide more equitable access to low-cost power. The City of Ames
Electric Utility will still need to provide for its own sources of capacity, but the ownership of energy
production resources will be primarily driven by financial hedging considerations rather than to
provide an assured source of low-cost energy.
General discussion ensued. Topics included purchasing capacity from Iowa State University; the
general condition of Units 7 and 8; transmission developments and anticipated impediments;
generating variable load forecasts; alternative sources of green power; and net value per year of
alternate sources of energy, specifically, wind power.
Council Member Goodman requested that the Study include one or two portfolio levels showing
scenarios where a certain percentage of renewables by a specific year are depicted.
Mr. Yost explained five questions contained in a survey to be completed by the EUORAB, Mayor,
and City Council. He indicated that a draft of the Study should be completed by May 2004; the
review process and presentations will then commence.
The meeting recessed at 7:04 p.m. and reconvened at 7:12 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
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 December 23, 2003
3. Motion approving renewal of Class A Liquor license for American Legion Post #37, 225
Main Street
4. RESOLUTION NO. 04-001 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2004-1 to the Ames
Municipal Code
5. RESOLUTION NO. 04-002 accepting Abstract of Votes for the December 9, 2003, Special
Election
6. RESOLUTION NO. 04-003 approving Airport property farm lease for 2004 with
Kaltenheuser Farms, Inc.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 04-004 approving amendment to Ames Circle of Arts Agreement
8. RESOLUTION NO. 04-005 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Contract
No. 2 Combustion Turbine Generator; setting February 11, 2004, as the bid due date and
February 24, 2004, as the date of public hearing
9. RESOLUTION NO. 04-006 waiving formal bidding procedures and authorizing staff to
identify potential vendors and negotiate the best price not to exceed $307,000 for a Coal
Dozer
10. RESOLUTION NO. 04-007 authorizing Change Orders for Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR SOUTHEAST ENTRYWAY: Pat Brown, 1112 Buckeye Avenue,
Ames, representing the South Ames Business Neighborhood (SABN), explained that the
recommendation to improve Ames’ entryways initially came from the Ames 20/20 group. Ms.
Brown advised that the SABN has received many in-kind contributions from the business
community for the Southeast Entryway improvement project. They are also currently working
on architectural guidelines. She asked that the City Council give very serious consideration
to their request, i.e., to improve the entryway in the vicinity of the Highway 30/Dayton Road
Interchange.
After an inquiry from Council Member Goodman as to the timing of this request, City
Manager Steve Schainker advised that normally the City Council would delay a request for
funding of this magnitude until budget time when this request would be compared with
requests from other groups. The SABN is aware of the budget procedure, but is concerned that
valuable time would be lost if a decision is not made until February. Mr. Schainker stated that
if the City Council does direct funds in the amount of $11,600 to be used towards this project,
there are some risks involved. He elaborated that the SABN has yet to secure the necessary
commitments shown on their proposal. If the donations are not raised by February, the City
would still be able to reject all funds, including the IDOT grant.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-008 delaying any
final action on the total funding request until the final budget decisions are made on February
10, but authorizing the allocation, from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, of $5,000 to finalize the
design of the light fixtures and $6,600 for contract administration work on the IDOT grant, and
in addition, authorizing staff to finalize an agreement with the IDOT for acceptance of the
planting grant award.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
DOWNTOWN DOLLAR DAYS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 04-009 approving the suspension of parking regulations for the Central
Business District from January 29 thru 31, 2004, for Main Street District Dollar Days.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
LAND USE POLICY PLAN PROPOSAL: City Long-Range Planner Joe Pietruszynski explained
that this Land Use Policy Plan request is to move the existing location of the Regional
Commercial land use designation from the northeast corner of the interchange of Interstate 35
and Highway 30 north to the northeast/southeast interchange of East 13th Street and Interstate
35.
Mr. Pietruszynski gave a brief overview of the City’s Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP), which
is the City’s “road map for the future.” He explained that the LUPP serves as the basis for all
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of staff’s recommendations. “Regional Scale Commercial” was defined. Mr. Pietruszynski
advised that Objective 1.A. of the LUPP states that, “Ames seeks to diversify the economy and
create a more regional employment and market base...the community seeks to broaden the
range of private and public investment.” He pointed out that the LUPP projected that another
800-900 acres are required for commercial growth, assuming that there is an increase in
regional attraction, and the need for that number of total commercial acres was further
substantiated in the Commercial Land Needs Assessment.
Characteristics that define Ames as a regional center were described as its location, adjacent
to the intersection of Interstate 35 and U. S. Highway 30; its position on a major railroad
network, its centralized medical services and diversified employment base, and its relationship
with Iowa State University. Mr. Pietruszynski indicated the regions outside of the municipal
boundaries that Ames serves. He said that Ames acts as an employment and retail service
center for Central Iowa north of the Des Moines metropolitan area, and adjacent cities and
rural areas depend on Ames’ services, such as retail, employment, entertainment, education,
and health care.
Regarding the proposed location, Mr. Pietruszynski advised that the LUPP is very definitive
in its description of and location for regional commercial land uses. A new location has been
proposed because there is not enough land in the City to meet future needs, and added traffic
to the existing location would result in a need for significant internal improvements. Also,
with the proposed location, there would be no neighborhood compatibility issues and it would
be located on a limited-access thoroughfare. The proposed location would facilitate better
traffic movement, has suitable land resources, and would allow for regional access.
Mr. Pietruszynski clarified that the proposal is not a change in the Land Use Policy Plan’s
goals, objectives, projections, or definitions for Regional Commercial. He advised that the
request is to move the existing location of the Regional Commercial land use designation; it
is a map change only at this time.
Analyses of the existing Land Use Plan designation and the proposed plan location were given.
Existing land uses and adjacent land uses were described. Public Works Director Paul
Wiegand pointed out the impacts of utilities (storm water management, sanitary sewer, water
main, electric, and traffic and transportation) for both sites. He said that the majority of traffic
from North Ames to and from either location is likely to use East 13th Street, and 22% of the
traffic that would travel from West Ames would utilize U. S. Highway 30. Mr. Wiegand
advised that the Iowa Department of Transportation would not allow direct access from U. S.
Highway 30 to the existing location. From a transportation perspective, Mr. Wiegand advised
that it is advantageous to relocate the Regional Commercial designation from the I-35/U. S.
Highway 30 location to the East 13th Street/Interstate 35 location, where transportation
infrastructure is more readily available to serve the impacts of Regional Commercial growth.
Mr. Wiegand stated that all infrastructure improvements would be the responsibility of the
developer.
CyRide, police, and fire/emergency services were analyzed. For the purposes of comparison
of the two locations, Mr. Wiegand advised that there is no difference in cost to CyRide to serve
either location; the 13th Street location is most suitable for police services, due to its access
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characteristics and lower response time; and both locations fall within the goal of covering
85% of the community in a five-minute response time for fire/emergency services, however,
the East 13th/I-35 location provides the fastest response time of the two map locations.
Environmental concerns were also analyzed, i.e., topography, vegetation, and wetlands. Mr.
Wiegand said that there is concern about hunting opportunities ceasing should development
occur south of Ketelsen’s Marsh. He advised that hunting cannot occur within 200' of an
inhabited building, and buffers would have to be established to ensure that hunting and prairie
maintenance and restoration would be continued into the future. Following an inquiry of
Council Member Goodman, Mr. Wiegand elaborated that it is likely that future commercial
buildings would locate at a distance greater than 200 feet from the Marsh, thus allowing
hunting activities to continue. Planner Eric Jensen said that mitigation buffers or other
management techniques would have to be adopted. He said perhaps an easement over an area
would be designated to prohibit development; however, the City would need to work closely
with Story County to establish the parameters.
Mr. Pietruszynski stated that the map change request is more in line with the Land Use Policy
Plan than the existing location. He reviewed the Planning and Zoning Commission’s
recommendation, which was to deny the LUPP Map change request and to remove the
Regional Commercial planned acres from the LUPP and Map altogether until a time in the
future when it can be demonstrated that a Regional Commercial designation is needed. Mr.
Pietruszynski advised that the staff recommendation is to move the Regional Commercial area
north, to change the existing area to Agricultural, and to adopt the recommendations of the
Industrial Study to account for displaced industrial land resources.
Council Member Goodman asked if there is an estimate of the traffic impacts if North Grand
Mall were to be designated as the Regional Commercial location. Mr. Wiegand advised that
no formal study has been done; however, a Regional Commercial location would generate
about 40,000 vehicles/day, which would be double the traffic that currently exists. He said
that 24th Street would need to have lane expansion. Mayor Tedesco explained that the
developer would again be required to pay for all infrastructure improvements.
Council Member Goodman asked to know the difference in net increases of property tax
revenue among the North Grand Mall, a mall proposal located in the north half of the proposed
change, and a mall proposal located in the south half of the proposed change. Mr. Wiegand
indicated that staff would attempt to provide this information.
The meeting recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:48 P.M.
James L. “Bucky” Wolford, Wolford Development, Inc. (WDI), Chattanooga, Tennessee,
clarified that there is no connection between his company and the Wolford Group out of Des
Moines, Iowa.
Mr. Wolford gave background information on himself and his company. He showed slides of
the Oak Park Town Center in Chattanooga, which, in its first year, had $140 million in retail
sales; Glacier Mall in Kallispel, Montana; Oak Hollow Mall in High Point, North Carolina;
Lakeshore Mall in South Central Florida; and the mall in Meridian, Mississippi.
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Mr. Wolford addressed the timeline for this project, which started on November 15-16, 2000,
when they made their first visit to Ames to review the market. He advised that Wolford
Development, Inc., submitted the Final Traffic Study to staff in October 2003 and its LUPP
Map change request to the City of Ames on October 10, 2003.
Bill Bartine, a member of the Belin Law Firm, 2000 Financial Center, Des Moines, Iowa,
explained that the applicant is proposing to amend the LUPP Map of the City of Ames to
relocate the Regional Commercial area north from the northeast quadrant of Highway 30 and
I-35 to the northeast and southeast quadrants of East 13th Street and I-35. He explained that the
proposed mall parcel (139.64 acres) is located in the northeast quadrant of East 13th Street and
I-35; it is located outside of the current city limits and is classified as Agricultural/Farmstead.
The proposed Power Center parcel (146.68 acres) is in the southeast quadrant of East 13th
Street and I-35; it is in the City limits, and the western portion is zoned Planned Industrial.
Mr. Bartine explained that under Iowa law, the LUPP is legally classified as a comprehensive
plan. He said that Ames’ LUPP is clear, concise, and complete, and he complimented the City
for creating an excellent comprehensive plan. Mr. Bartine clarified that WDI’s application
only requests an amendment to the LUPP Map; it is not proposing any amendments to the
Land Use Policy Plan itself. He explained that the issue is not whether there should be
additional Regional Commercial land, but just where it should be located. Mr. Bartine pointed
out that the proposed amendment to the LUPP Map is supported by substantial evidence; is
recommended by City staff members, who are charged with the duty of implementing the
City’s LUPP, and the proposed Map amendment is consistent with, and enhances, the goals
and objectives of the LUPP.
Mr. Wolford described why Ames is an attractive retail market. Two advantages of the
proposed site over the existing site from retailers’ perspective were identified as visibility and
reasonable and meaningful access. A demographic comparison of the Ames market to other
similar markets where WDI has developed malls was presented. Mr. Wolford showed a map
of the regional market for the proposed mall and Power Center.
Statistics on the proposed regional shopping center total potential sales and supportable space
were presented by Mr. Wolford. The projected sales in 2010 should be $175,385,000 for the
mall; $161,476,000 for the Power Shopping Center; and $10,000,000 for ancillary
development sales, which total $346,861,000 in projected taxable sales. This in turn generates
state sales tax revenue at 5% in the amount of $17,343,050; local option sales tax revenue
returned to the City at 1% in the amount of $3,468,610; and sales tax revenue returned to the
schools at 1% in the amount of $3,468,610. In addition, the property tax to be paid by WDI
is estimated to be $1,356,300 for the mall; $572,660 for the Power Center; and $452,100 for
ancillary development.
Mr. Wolford clarified that they do not have a commitment from Wal-Mart at this time; their
market study has indicated that that is the type of store they would like to have in their Power
Center. If Wal-Mart chooses to locate their superstore elsewhere, the proposed Power Center
would contain fewer square feet.
Mr. Wolford also pointed out that there is approximately 600 feet for potential buffer between
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the proposed mall and Ketelsen Marsh. He also advised that the infrastructure costs have been
budgeted for by WDI.
WDI believes that the LUPP Map amendment is in the public interest in the following ways:
(1) provides economic benefit to the City of Ames, both relating to property and sales tax and
the creation of 1,170 net new jobs; (2) absorbs and obtains retail trade and jobs that might
otherwise be lost to Des Moines, and especially, Ankeny; (3) facilitates industrial development
in the area east of I-35; establishes Ames as the retail, economic, and employment center of
North Central Iowa; and Ames can capture a one-time opportunity.
Mr. Wolford believes the policy concern should be, “What happens to Ames and Story
County?” He gave comparisons of computed sales tax in Iowa City, Coralville, and Johnson
County, before and after the construction of Coral Ridge Mall. Mr. Wolford believes that
Ames would have similar results.
Mr. Wolford closed his presentation by highlighting quotes contained in the Ames Tribune
after interviewing the Mayor of Meridian, Mississippi, where a new mall was constructed by
WDI.
After an inquiry from Council Member Cross, Mr. Wolford explained that a Power Center was
proposed along with the mall because he believes there will be a demand for it in the future.
He could have come in with only the mall request and then later requested the Power Center,
but his mode of operation is to come forward with honest and complete plans. The exact size
of the Power Center is unknown at this time; it may be smaller than initially proposed. Mr.
Wolford addressed why there is more land indicated on the proposed Map change for
commercial development than the total needed for the proposed mall and Power Center; he
advised that Barilla would only sell the entire parcel.
Council Member Goodman asked if WDI would be amenable to installing pedestrian and bike
paths. Mr. Wolford indicated that he had no problems constructing bike and pedestrian paths
on property owned by him.
Council Member Goodman asked if the developer would be willing to enter into an agreement
to demolish the structure if it were not successful. Mr. Wolford indicated that several large
store corporations prefer to own their own buildings; he could not commit to demolish
property not owned by his company. Mr. Wolford did indicate that he would be willing to
demolish buildings located on property owned by his company, if their business endeavors
were not successful.
Council Member Vegge asked how much WDI would have invested in the mall and the Power
Center, if built. Mr. Wolford indicated that they would have invested $60 million in the mall
and $19 million in the Power Center.
Council Member Goodhue asked that staff provide the City Council with the traffic study and
the market study that were completed for this request. Council Member Goodman asked to
have a copy of the environmental study as well.
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Mayor Tedesco advised that he called Mayor Smith of Meridian, Mississippi, and received an
excellent report on Mr. Wolford and the Wolford Development Company.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to allow as much time as needed to hear everyone who
wishes to speak about this issue at the meeting of January 27, 2004, but limit each speaker to
three minutes each.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FIXED-BASE-OPERATOR (FBO) LEASE FOR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-010 approving the three-year contract
extension for FBO services with Midwest Flying Service of Iowa, Inc., at the lease rates
established with the initial two-year contract.
Brian Grahlke, 3017 Lincoln Way, Ames, a Manager at Midwest Flying Service, stated that
they are looking forward to improving their services and facilities. Council Members
Goodhue and Vegge brought Mr. Grahlke’s attention to the results of the survey conducted on
the services rendered by Midwest Flying Service. Mr. Grahlke indicated that they have
already been working to make additional improvements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CLOSURE OF STANTON AVENUE BETWEEN LINCOLN WAY AND CHAMBERLAIN:
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-011 allowing
Stanton Avenue between Lincoln Way and Chamberlain Street to be temporarily closed during
working hours and reopened to traffic each evening from January 14 to March 31, 2004.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PRELIMINARY PLANNING STUDY FOR GRAND AVENUE EXTENSION (tabled from
December 16, 2003): A letter was distributed to the City Council from the South Ames Business
Neighborhood, wherein the SABN is proposing that Grand be extended to South 16th Street
in the near term.
Council Member Cross asked to know the feasibility of spending fewer dollars and running
Grand down to South Fourth Street. Paul Wiegand explained that intersection improvements
would be needed at South Fourth Street; that has a cost of approximately $2.7 million. It would
provide some of the diversion desired off of Lincoln Way and the north part of South Duff.
Mr. Cross also asked how much capacity is left on South Third between what would be Grand
and Duff. Mr. Wiegand advised that there is a significant amount left; the traffic counts are
in the 10,000/vehicle/day range and the potential capacity would double that on a four-lane
facility. Mr. Cross asked if Grand should then be run over there rather than to South Fifth. Mr.
Wiegand stated that the greatest project impact is the diversion from South Duff and on
Lincoln Way, and when you extend it through the intersection of South Third Street, some
congestion is then solved at that point.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-012 approving the
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Preliminary Planning Study for Grand Avenue Extension.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2725 STATE AVENUE: Mayor
Tedesco opened the hearing. Randy Lueth, Engineering Plus, requested that the City Council
approve this rezoning. No one else wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning
property located at 2725 State Avenue from “A” (Agricultural) to “RL” (Residential Low
Density).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON PURCHASE OF 69k-V CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR DAYTON AVENUE
SUBSTATION: The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. He closed same after no one wished
to speak.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-013 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to WESCO Distribution of Des Moines, Iowa,
in the amount of $161,358.09.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMIT ON MORTENSEN ROAD: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance establishing the speed limit
on Mortensen Road from South Dakota Avenue to its west end.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of
an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3751 establishing the speed limit on Mortensen Road from South Dakota
Avenue to its west end.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REVISING PARKING REGULATIONS ON COCONINO ROAD: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising parking
regulations on Coconino Road.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption
of an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3752 revising parking regulations on Coconino Road.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REVISING ZONING DESIGNATIONS IN THE SIGN ORDINANCE: Moved
by Vegge, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising zoning
designations in the sign ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of
an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3753 revising zoning designations in the sign ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE GOVERNING USAGE OF ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance governing usage of Ada
Hayden Heritage Park.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Moved by Vegge, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff the letter from Somerset
Developers dated January 13, 2004, and the letter from Jim Cornwell dated January 2, 2004.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Mahayni congratulated City Planner Eric Jensen, who was recently
elected President of the Iowa Chapter of American Planning Association.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:27 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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