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AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA FEBRUARY 10, 2004
The Ames City Council met for the budget wrap-up session at 5:15 p.m., followed by its regular
meeting, on the 10th day of February, 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. Council Member Goodhue
arrived at 5:25 p.m.
FY 2004/05 BUDGET WRAP-UP
ARTS FUNDING (COTA): Assistant City Manager Sheila Lundt explained the funding request
in the amount of $91,451 for the Commission On The Arts (COTA). Members of the
Commission present were Susan Franzen and Lu Kiser. Ms. Lundt reviewed the definitions and
criteria for funding guidelines. Ms. Franzen expressed appreciation to the Council for not
cutting its budget from last year. Two organizations were not eligible for funding this year. The
Ames Children’s Choirs and Co’Motion Kids did not submit applications by the filing deadline.
HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING (ASSET): Sheila Lundt introduced Jim Pearson and Rob Wiese,
City volunteers to ASSET. Ms. Lundt reviewed ASSET's funding request. Ms. Lundt briefly
reviewed the criteria associated with the funding recommendations.
She stated that the City's recommended amount is lower since funds for two major services have
been reduced from the levels in the current year. In the City's case, funding for Red Cross Help
Central was not recommended due to the existence of the new state-wide 211 system which is
to be up and running in the near future; funds for ChildServe programs were also reduced due
to management concerns. Ms. Lundt explained that ASSET was recommending that funds be
sequestered for these two programs.
ASSET did determine that Red Cross will be allowed to come back at some future time should
it find it has left itself short in certain services areas to reflect any costs for those programs
which had been in the Help Central program.
Ms. Lundt reported that reserved City funds for ChildServe will be released upon successful
completion of established criteria.
Rob Wiese indicated that City volunteers were concerned with funding $1,000 to Youth and
Shelter Services used for AIDS publications. They have learned that these are going into the
schools for education purposes. Mr. Wiese reported that schools were mandated by the state to
fund this type of education, therefore, it was their recommendation that the City discontinue
allocation of this funding.
PUBLIC ART FUNDING: Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred introduced members of the Public
Art Commission Anne Taylor and Letitia Kenemer. Ms. Kenemer, Finance Chair, stated that
the Commission was requesting a FY 2004/05 budget allocation of $25,000, which is an increase
of $5,000 over the 2003/04 allocation. She briefed the Council on the Public Art Commission's
accomplishments and business of the past year.
AMES INTERNATIONAL PARTNER CITIES ASSOCIATION, INC., (AIPCA) FUNDING:
Ames International Partner Cities Association, Inc., members Rebecca Rice, Chair, and
Treasurer Pat Dinsmore were present on behalf of the Association. Ms. Rice referred to the
letter written on behalf of AIPCA requesting that the Council sustain the current funding level
of $3,000 for FY 2004/05. Ms. Rice stated that this year, the Association is hoping to send
separate delegations of students and adults to Enzan City, Japan. The AIPCA has extended an
invitation to host visitors from Frydek-Mistek, Czech Republic; however, the invitation has yet
not been accepted. It is believed this is due to very difficult economic situations occurring in
the country.
Ms. Rice indicated that since the AIPCA feels adequate funding is in place for the coming fiscal
year, it wished to withdraw the requested funds for 2004/05.
OTHER REQUESTS: City Manager Steve Schainker reviewed the following requests for 2004/05
funding:
1) Patricia Brown, President of Housing for Sustainable Neighborhoods, requests that the City
allocate $25,000 for use towards revitalization of neighborhoods surrounding Iowa State
University. This funding would assist the organization in creating a prototype for families
purchasing affordable housing in university-impacted areas.
2) The Board of Directors for the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex requests that the City Council
allocate $75,000 over the next three years to fund a variety of infrastructure improvements at the
Youth Sports Complex (allocating $25,000 each of the next three years).
3) Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) (f/k/a Ames Main Street District) requests the following
funding for FY 2004/05: $60,000 from the Facade Program Fund, the City’s share all up front
the first year ($20,000/year over three years) for a successful launch of the Main Street Cultural
District; $2,000 to purchase flowers and hanging planters for the District; and, $3,920 towards
the purchase of new logo banners for the street light poles on Main, Fifth, and Sixth Streets.
4) William Sexton offers the City the option of purchasing property at 621 Fifth Street, which is
adjacent to City-owned land west of City Hall. Purchase of the property would allow the
construction of a public parking lot at that location, and this lot will provide nearby parking for
the proposed Veterans' Memorial to be constructed at the corner of Fifth Street/Grand Avenue.
The asking price for the home is $135,000. Demolition of the structure would cost $25,000.
Construction costs for the parking lot will be $52,000.
5) With regard to the Southeast Entryway, the South Ames Business Neighborhood had submitted
a request that the Council appropriate $57,500 in FY 2003/04 funding and approve funding in
the amount of $83,900 for FY 2004/05.
Mr. Schainker reported that there was an unreserved Local Option Sales Tax Fund balance of
$1.2 million. If all of these projects are approved, the balance will be drawn down by
approximately $301,400.
PUBLIC INPUT ON CIP AND BUDGET: Jeff Kopaska, 2220 Burnett Avenue, currently serving
as vice president of the Ames Slowpitch Softball Association (ASSA), raised concerns regarding
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the increase in adult slowpitch softball fees. Mr. Kopaska stated that the ASSA gives back to
the community, (i.e., capital improvements, concessions monies, etc.) whereas other sports
programs do not cover the costs of maintaining recreational facilities. He felt all programs
should be equitable. Mr. Kopaska indicated that should fees be increased, the Association will
reduce costs by cutting back the number of games played. This action would ultimately reduce
revenues coming back to the City.
Matt Randall, 420 South 17th Street, stated his desire to see the SE 16th Street/Grand Avenue
concept come to fruition. While these are two separate projects, he feels they should be
considered simultaneously, as it would tie the southeast portion and downtown areas of Ames
together and enhance the entire transportation plan of the City.
Merlin Pfannkuch, 1424 Kellogg Avenue, felt the City has failed to define community
betterment and economic development. He said that if the City moves $230,000 from
community betterment to property tax relief, Ames would be heading into a budget crisis. He
further stated that the City needs to start adding a little reserve to the budget, and he wants to see
the $230,000 put towards pool maintenance.
Further, Mr. Pfannkuch said that he had asked the City for clarification regarding the Ames
Economic Development Commission's (AEDC) role with the “rec plex” election and the
regional mall issue. He indicated that the response he received was inadequate and was asking
for further investigation into the AEDC's position on the rec plex vote. Mr. Pfannkuch stated
that if violations occurred, the City's budget allocations to the AEDC should be zeroed out.
Jim Popken, 920 Clark Avenue, stated his opposition to the transfer of $230,000 from
community betterment into the General Fund. The creation of the Local Option Sales Tax Fund
was voted upon through the election process, therefore, the public sector should figure out where
that money is going. Mr. Popken said that if $230,000 goes into the General Fund, the money
goes off into the vapors with regard to community betterment.
SALARIES FOR COUNCIL APPOINTEES: Council Member Cross reported on the review
procedure for City Council appointees Steve Schainker, City Manager, and City Attorney John
Klaus. The mayor and all council members were involved in the evaluation process. Both
Council appointees will receive a 3% increase over last fiscal year's salary.
Discussion took place regarding fee increases through the Parks and Recreation Department.
Raising fees for non-residents from $10 to $15 will generate an additional $10,510. Adult
softball has a small increase of 2% built into the proposed budget. Other programs have
experienced increases upward to 5%.
City Manager Schainker explained that an increase in proposed development fees will generate
$17,275. This proposed increase would cover the City Clerk, Legal, and Planning and Housing
expenses. He indicated the Council could approve the overall total amount for fee increases, but
then fine tune the individual fees charged at a later date.
AMENDMENTS TO 2004/09 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP): Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Cross, to allocate $52,000 from the Parking Fund for parking lot construction at
521 Fifth Street
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Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to reduce the Park Acquisition Fund to $75,000 for
2004/05.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to amend the CIP to extend Grand Avenue to South
Third/Fourth Street for program activity in 2004/05 and 2005/06.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Discussion ensued regarding the Southeast 16th Street paving. This project moves forward in
2004/05 with staff providing assessment costs related to the private sector paying for a portion
of the project. The outcome of assessment and G.O. bond costs and the possible receipt of
federal funding will determine as to whether the CIP will need to be amended for 2005/06.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Goodhue, to accept into the 2004/05 CIP the Southeast
Entryway improvements in the amount of $83,900.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF 2004/09 CIP: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the Capital
Improvements Plan for 2004/09, as amended.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSED FY 2004/05 BUDGET: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by
Cross, to allocate $25,000, on a matching-fund basis, from the Housing Assistance Fund for the
Housing for Sustainable Neighborhoods subject to the organization providing a detailed
explanation on the usages of these funds.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to appropriate $60,000 reallocated from the Main Street
Facade Program to the Main Street Cultural District (all payable the first year) for use towards
a three-year annual budget.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to allocate $5,920 from the Hotel/Motel Fund to the Main
Street Cultural District for landscaping and banners.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to allocate $52,000 from the Parking Fund for the
construction of a public parking lot at 521 Fifth Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-044 setting the annual
salaries of the City Manager and City Attorney at $142,677 and $132,501, respectively, for
FY 2004/05.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to allocate $25,000 from the Park Acquisition Fund for
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the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex for FY 2004/05.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to withdraw the City's portion of $1,000 in ASSET funding
allocated for the AIDS education program.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to withdraw the funding of $3,000 for the Ames
International Partner Cities Association, Inc., for FY 2004/05.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Goodhue commented that he would like to see the Council keep the tax asking
under 3%. He felt that the tax base has grown approximately 1.9%. He said there were three
issues the Council should take a strong look at in keeping that asking under the 3% level.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to discontinue operations of Channel 16 which will
eliminate a .5 FTE from TV16 and a .5 FTE from Channel 12; and, add $8,073 for part-time
salaries for assistance with Channel 12 operations, thereby reducing total expenditures by
$52,505.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to increase various development fees in an amount
totaling $15,000 with Council to adopt specific fee schedules at a later date.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to increase fees from $10 to $15 for non-residents
participating in Parks and Recreation programs, thereby increasing revenues by $10,510.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Goodman asked if it was viable to charge a fee for housing prisoners. City
Manager Steve Schainker responded that this suggestion was submitted last year, however, a
definitive answer was not obtained.
Discussion was held regarding funds used for property tax relief transferred from Local Option
Sales Taxes. Council Member Goodman stated that the additional funds generated through fee
increases/expenditure decreases for 2004/05 should reduce the amount of the transfer of Local
Option Tax Funds used for property tax relief. He stated that about half of Ames is populated
by students, most not owning property. He felt that the City would not be considering everyone
if only property owners would benefit—it would not be a community betterment for all.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Wirth, to reduce the Local Option Sales Tax Fund transfer
to $151,985 for FY 2004/05.
More discussion ensued regarding the use of property tax relief funds from Local Option Sales
Taxes and what is considered “community betterment.”
Vote on Motion: 1-5. Voting aye: Goodman. Voting nay: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge,
Wirth. Motion failed.
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Council Member Goodhue asked Finance Director Duane Pitcher what the result was of the
refigured mill levy rate with the additional savings of $78,015. Mr. Pitcher said the levy rate
would be approximately a 2.82% increase over FY 03/04.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 2004/05, AS AMENDED: (Motion made
during the budget hearing on February 3, 2004.)
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to set March 2, 2004, as the date of final public hearing
on the proposed budget for FY 2004/05.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FY 2003/04: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to
amend the 2003/04 budget allocating $160,000 for the purchase/demolition of property at
521 Fifth Street and $57,500 for Southeast Entryway improvements, all from Local Option Sales
Taxes.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to set March 2, 2004, as the date of public hearing on the
proposed budget amendments for FY 2003/04.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed at 7:55 p.m.
Council Member Mahayni left the meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tedesco called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at
8:03 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD: Mayor Tedesco presented the
Award to Duane Pitcher, Finance Director, and Carol Collings, Budget Officer.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, 2004, and special meetings
of January 30, February 3, 4, and 5, 2004
3. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class C Beer - Almost Always Open, 419 Lincoln Way
b. Class C Beer - Gateway Expresse, 2400 Elwood Drive
c. Class C Beer - Kwik Shop #540, 2700 Lincoln Way
d. Class C Beer - Swift Stop, #1, 412 S. Duff
4. Motion accepting 2003 Resource Recovery Annual Report
5. Motion approving Temporary Veterans’ Memorial Donation Campaign sign at Fifth Street and
Grand Avenue
6. Motion referring Petition for Voluntary Annexation of land located south of Suncrest
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Subdivision, Plat 2, off of Cedar Lane, to the Planning and Zoning Commission
7. Motion referring Petition for Voluntary Annexation of land located south of Mortensen Road, north
of U.S. Highway 30, west of State Street, and east of South Dakota to the Planning and Zoning
Commission
8. Motion authorizing Mayor to request extension of the Economic Development Set-Aside grant from
the Iowa Department of Economic Development pertaining to the job requirement on behalf of the
Ball Corporation
9. RESOLUTION NO. 04-025 approving extension of Temporary Obstruction Permit allowing
Chamberlain Street to be temporarily closed from February 20 through March 20, 2004, for
construction of apartment building
10. RESOLUTION NO. 04-026 approving Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption requests for 2004
11. RESOLUTION NO. 04-027 approving a Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) Grant
Application for traffic signals at 6th Street and Duff Avenue
12. RESOLUTION NO. 04-028 authorizing Dunbar/Jones Partnership to prepare technical
specifications for plantings for the Southeast Entryway
13. RESOLUTION NO. 04-029 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2004/05 Water
System Improvements Program/Water Service Transfer Contract No. 1; setting March 10, 2004, as
bid due date, and March 23, 2004, as date of public hearing
14. RESOLUTION NO. 04-030 approving contract and bond for Furnishing of 69-kV Circuit Breakers
15. RESOLUTION NO. 04-031 accepting completion of 2003/04 Water System Improvements
Program, Contract 2
16. RESOLUTION NO. 04-032 accepting completion of 2002/03 Water System Improvements
Program, Division 1; 2002/03 Low Point Drainage Improvements Program; and 2002/03 Water
System Improvements Program Division 3
17. RESOLUTION NO. 04-033 accepting completion of 2003/04 Neighborhood Curb Replacement
Program
18. RESOLUTION NO. 04-034 accepting completion of South Duff Area Storm Sewer Reconstruction,
Phase II
19. RESOLUTION NO. 04-035 accepting completion of Sixth Street and Grand Avenue Intersection
Improvements Project
20. RESOLUTION NO. 04-036 accepting completion of Lincoln Way and Grand Avenue
Improvements Project
21. RESOLUTION NO. 04-037 accepting completion of 2002/03 Asphalt Resurfacing; 2002/03 Seal
Coat Reconstruction; and 2002/03 Park Road/Parking Lot Improvement Program
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Joyce Durlam, 4512 Webster Street, Ames, representing the Main Street Cultural
District (MSCD), spoke regarding the plantings on Main Street. She said that the MSCD is in the
planning process of forming a collaboration with Story County Master Gardeners. Ms. Durlam
announced that the Master Gardeners are sponsoring a meeting to be held next Monday, February
16, at Reiman Gardens, with Matthew Rosen, Horticultural Manager for the City of Des Moines,
as the guest speaker. Mr. Rosen will be talking on concepts possible for the Ames downtown area.
The public is invited to provide input.
PROPOSAL TO VACATE EASEMENT AT BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS WEST TOWNHOMES:
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-038 proposing to vacate
a portion of a sanitary sewer easement at Bloomington Heights West Townhomes, Plat 1, Lot 8
(2322 West Wind Drive); and setting date of public hearing for February 24, 2004.
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
2003/04 ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM NO. 1 (DIVISION I - SE 2ND STREET FROM
SUMNER AVENUE TO KINGSBURY AVENUE FROM SE 2ND STREET TO LINCOLN WAY;
DIVISION II - EAST AVENUE FROM LINCOLN WAY TO EAST 2ND STREET): Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-039 accepting as complete and
satisfactory the contract for 2003/04 Assessment Paving Program #1, ordering final payment,
determining amount to be assessed, and ordering final plat and schedule.
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 Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-040 adopting final
assessment plat and schedule and levying assessments.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ADOPTING CODES IN PLACE OF UNIFORM BUILDING AND FIRE CODES: Fire Chief Clint
Petersen, Assistant Chief Russ Scott, and Fire Inspector John Johnson were present to explain the
proposed changes. Chief Petersen explained that there are three phases of planned Code change
recommendations. He said that Ames currently uses the 1997 Uniform Building Code and Fire
Code; it is being proposed that the City adopt the 2003 International Building Code, International
Residential Code and International Fire Code, with local amendments. The chronological history
behind these changes was explained by Chief Petersen. Informational sessions involving City staff,
Building Code Board of Appeals, and members of the Home Builders’ Association have been held.
Chief Petersen advised the major change areas where agreement or compromise has been reached.
He also named the advantages of adopting the International Codes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to refer to the City Attorney a proposal to adopt the 2003
International Building Code, International Residential Code, and International Fire Code in place
of the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak, and the
hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to pass on first reading an ordinance adopting, by
reference, the 2003 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, with local amendments.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE: The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco.
Chief Petersen advised that the Plumbing/Mechanical Board (Board) held a hearing on the proposed
adoption and changes to the local Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. He said there were 13 persons
in attendance at the hearing, representing six plumbing contractors. According to Chief Petersen,
there are two recommended additions from City staff that were not endorsed by the
Plumbing/Mechanical Board. Both issues deal with the connection of certain plumbing systems to
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the City’s water utility. Staff’s recommendation on these issues is to: (1) reserve authority over
backflow prevention containment devices to the Director of Water and Pollution Control, rather than
to the Board; and (2) provide staff with the option to eliminate the containment required under
limited conditions when two service lines are installed to a single premise. The Board does not
support these two additions, feeling that authority over backflow containment devices should belong
exclusively to the Board.
John Dunn, Assistant Director of Water and Pollution Control, explained that staff believes authority
over backflow prevention containment devices should lie with the Director of Water and Pollution
Control, rather than the Board. He explained that the City’s drinking water is regulated by the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
and under these jurisdictions, the City Council, City Manager, and licensed staff are the responsible
authority. City staff strongly believes that appeals of staff decisions regarding backflow prevention
should be to the City Manager and City Council. He said that unfortunately, this provision was
inadvertently omitted when the Plumbing Code was updated several years ago; staff only recently
realized that this correction was needed.
Jerry Cable, 623 South Dayton, Ames, spoke as an owner of a plumbing business in Ames. He said
that he was also speaking on behalf of the Board. Mr. Cable said that the Board is comprised of a
group of professional plumbers who are very knowledgeable about their trade. They ask that the
authority remain with the Board; they want to leave the decision to a group of their peers who work
with these types of situations every day.
Douglas Sick, 2001 Prairie View West, #302, Ames, advised that he was Chairman of the
Plumbing/Mechanical Board. He explained that the Board was created to hear appeals of decisions
of City inspectors. He also feels that the Board members are very experienced and knowledgeable
about their trade. Mr. Sick stated it was his understanding that decisions of the Board could be
appealed to the City Council.
John Dunn clarified that currently there is no provision in the City Code which would allow for
further appeal of decisions of the Board. City Attorney John Klaus confirmed that the City’s current
process does not provide for the City Council to hear these matters. If the City felt strongly that a
decision of the Board could prove threatening to the public, they would have to appeal it through
the District Court system.
The Mayor closed the hearing after no one else wished to speak.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance adopting the 2003
Uniform Plumbing Code, with local amendments as noted, but without the two additions referred
to above. (This would reserve authority over water containment issues to the Plumbing and
Mechanical Board.)
Roll Call Vote: 3-2. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Vegge. Voting nay: Goodman, Wirth. Motion
failed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodman, to pass on first reading an ordinance adopting, by
reference, the 2003 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, with local amendments. (This would
reserve authority over water containment issues to the City’s Director of Water and Pollution
Control.)
Roll Call Vote: 3-2. Voting aye: Goodman, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross, Goodhue. Motion
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failed.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Wirth, for discussion of this issue to be continued on the February
24, 2003, City Council agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR AMES MIDDLE SCHOOL 2003 SUBDIVISION: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-041 approving the Preliminary Plat for Ames
Middle School 2003 Subdivision, located at the northeast corner of Mortensen Road and Dotson
Drive, with the following stipulation:
1. That a Development Agreement be prepared and signed by the developers prior to placing the Final
Plat for Ames Middle School 2003 Subdivision on the City Council agenda for action. This
agreement shall document the developer’s and the City’s responsibilities and costs associated with
the development of the Ames Middle School 2003 Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CITY-WIDE BANNER PLACEMENT POLICY: Assistant Manager Bob Kindred explained the new
policy.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to approve the revised policy to allow the Main Street
Cultural District volunteers to continue to install downtown banners without liability insurance. (The
City
would bear the liability risk for damage or injuries to others that might result from actions of the
volunteers.)
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: Goodman. Motion
declared carried.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR WATER PLANT SCADA PROJECT:
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-042 approving a
Construction Phase Services Agreement with Kaeding and Associates of Minneapolis, Minnesota,
for Water Plant SCADA Project.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WATER PLANT SCADA PROJECT: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-043 approving preliminary plans and
specifications for the Water Plant SCADA Project; setting March 9, 2004, as bid due date, and
March 23, 2004, 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.
ORDINANCE GOVERNING USAGE OF ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Goodhue, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3756 governing usage
of Ada Hayden Heritage Park.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
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made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Vegge, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the letter dated February 9, 2004,
from Attorney Robert W. Goodwin pertaining to property located at 115 S. Sheldon.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to set up a goal-setting session to discuss, among
other things, the Government of Student Body (GSB) resolution concerning the appointment of a
City Council member as an ex officio member to the GSB.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Vegge further requested that items to be discussed at the goal-setting session
include the philosophy of subsidy versus user fees and how to get input from the community as to
what constitutes “community betterment.”
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to research the capacity of the City’s light poles
to support hanging baskets.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to research the possibility of charging
prisoners when they are housed in the City Jail.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:17 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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