HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/13/2004MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 13, 2004
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th day of April, 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, Mahayni, Vegge and Wirth.
Council Member Goodman arrived at 7:04 p.m. Andrew Tugan, ex officio member, was also
present.
PROCLAMATION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH: Mayor Tedesco
proclaimed April 2004 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Accepting the Proclamation were
representations of the ACCESS Shelter Julie Ann Wilkinson, Sexual Assault Services and
Volunteer Coordinator; Sara Stevenson, Hispanic Outreach and Community Outreach
Coordinator; and Deb O’Brien, Shelter Advocacy Coordinator.
PRESENTATION OF HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT: Assistant
City Manager Sheila Lundt introduced Peggy Johnson, Chairperson of the Human Relations
Commission. Also present were Commission Members Barry Camenisch, David Cornell, Elaine
Dunn, and Mary Jo Mattila.
Ms. Johnson advised that the Commission had an unusually light caseload in 2003. In addition
to the major efforts on DIALOGUES and FACES, the Commission was involved in a number
of other educational activities during 2003. She highlighted some the Commission’s goals for
2004/05: The Commission will continue to co-sponsor the Martin Luther King celebration and
the FACES celebration. They also will hold an education forum, which is in the early planning
stages.
Mayor Tedesco would like the Commission to work with the “Breaking Down the Barriers”
group in the future.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to approve the followingitems
on the Consent Agenda:
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of March 23, 2004, and of special meetings
of March 26 and 27, 2004
3. Motion approving renewal of the following liquor licenses & beer permits:
a. Class C Beer & Class B Wine - Fareway Store #386, 619 Burnett Avenue
b. Class BW Liquor - Pizza Kitchens, 120 Hayward Avenue
4. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
5. Motion directing City Attorney to draft ordinance revising parking regulations on Green Hills
Drive
6. RESOLUTION NO. 04-119 adopting Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996 (HIPAA) policies and appointment of privacy officer
7. RESOLUTION NO. 04-120 appointing Privacy Official and HIPAA Compliance Manager
8. RESOLUTION NO. 04-121 approving Addendum to the Household Hazardous Waste Satellite
Program Agreement
9. RESOLUTION NO. 04-122 proposing to renew the I-35 Well Field farm lease to Bradshaw
Farms and setting the date of public hearing for April 27, 2004
10. RESOLUTION NO. 04-123 approving additional time extension to submit the City’s 2004/05
Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan
11. RESOLUTION NO. 04-124 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Plantings in the
Southeast Entryway; setting April 28, 2004, as bid due date and May 11, 2004, as date of public
hearing
12. RESOLUTION NO. 04-125 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the State Avenue
Widening Project; setting May 5, 2004, as bid due date and May 11, 2004, as date of public
hearing
13. RESOLUTION NO. 04-126 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2004/05 Storm
Sewer Intake Rehabilitation Program; setting May 5, 2004, as bid due date and May 11, 2004,
as date of public hearing
14. RESOLUTION NO. 04-127 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2004/05
Neighborhood Curb Replacement Program; setting May 5, 2004, as bid due date and May 11,
2004, as date of public hearing
15. RESOLUTION NO. 04-128 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Contract No. 3,
Generator Step-Up Transformer; setting May 18, 2004, as bid due date and May 25, 2004, as
date of public hearing
16. RESOLUTION NO. 04-129 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Skunk River
Recreational Trail from Carr Pool north to Inis Grove Park; setting May 5, 2004, as bid due date
and May 11, 2004, as date of public hearing
17. RESOLUTION NO. 04-130 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the S. Sheldon
Avenue Electric Facilities Relocation Project (E2003-059); setting April 28, 2004, as bid due
date and May 11, 2004, as date of public hearing
18. RESOLUTION NO. 04-131 renewing contract to Furnish Electric Distribution Transformers
with ERMCO of Dyersburg, Tennessee
19. RESOLUTION NO. 04-132 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract
for 2004/05 CyRide Route Reconstruction (Ontario Street - Idaho Avenue to North Dakota
Avenue) to Manatt’s, Inc., of Brooklyn, Iowa, in the amount of $648,374.63
20. RESOLUTION NO. 04-133 approving the increase in the amount of Purchase Order No. 32959
to Heartland Energy Maintenance for RDF Grate Repair
21. RESOLUTION NO. 04-134 approving contract and bond for 2004/05 Water System
Improvements Program - Water Service Transfer - Contract No. 1
22. RESOLUTION NO. 04-135 approving contract and bond for Miscellaneous Electrical Materials
for Dayton Avenue Substation for 69 kV Switches, Steel Structures, Insulators, Control Cable,
and Concrete Manholes
23. RESOLUTION NO. 04-136 approving contract and bond for 13.8 kV Metal-Enclosed Capacitor
Bank for Dayton Avenue Substation
24. RESOLUTION NO. 04-137 approving contract and bond for Water Plant SCADA System
Project
25. RESOLUTION NO. 04-138 approving/motion denying Change Order No. 4 for the 2003/04
Water System Improvements
26. 2003/04 Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program (Lincoln Way - Beach Avenue to Squaw Creek):
a. RESOLUTION NO. 04-139 approving Change Order No. 5
b. RESOLUTION NO. 04-140 accepting completion
27. RESOLUTION NO. 04-141 accepting completion of the South Duff Trail - Phase 1
28. RESOLUTION NO. 04-142 approving waiver of subdivision requirements for property located
at 1042 “X” Avenue, Boone County
29. RESOLUTION NO. 04-143 approving Major Final Plat for Southern Hills West Subdivision
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Susan Franzen, 1216 Scott Avenue, Ames, presented for the record 2,800
signatures on petitions against any amendment to the LUPP to support a Regional Commercial
development at Interstate 35 (I-35) and E. 13th Street.
Ms. Franzen specifically commented on three requests for zoning changes (from Commercial
to another zoning designation) recently heard and denied by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. She pointed out that one of these requests was for property located at Mortensen
and South Dakota, and the owner had specifically stated that when the mall is built on the
highway, his property would not be worth anything. Ms. Franzen said that the actions taken by
the City Council to date do not guarantee that there is going to be a mall built at I-35 and E. 13th
Street, and, while looking at creating an overlay for that area, the Council should also be looking
at the property on Mortensen and South Dakota, which is in the Ames Growth Area.
STREET CLOSURES FOR VEISHEA 2004 PARADE: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-144 approving temporary closure of Lincoln Way from Beach
Avenue to South Sheldon Avenue on Saturday, April 17, 2004, from 2:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSAL FOR ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE 2003 EDITION
OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS: Mayor Tedesco
opened the hearing. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to pass on first reading an ordinance adopting, by
reference, the 2003 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, with local amendments.
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.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3760 adopting, by reference, the 2003 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing
Code, with local amendments.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance 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. 04-145 setting the fee
for Plumbing Apprentice Licenses at $20.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes
HEARING ON TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS: Council Member Goodhue asked what
form of financial security the City would require. Assistant City Manager Kindred advised that
many developers may desire to deposit funds in escrow until the time the sidewalk is
constructed. City Attorney John Klaus advised that a cash escrow or Letter of Credit would be
acceptable; the form of security must protect the City and ensure that the sidewalk would be
built.
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Council Member Cross asked what would happen if the developer receives a deferment and
deposits cash in an escrow account to construct the sidewalk at a later date; however, due to
inflation, the sidewalk would cost more than the funds held in escrow. City Attorney Klaus said
it would be the City’s risk; however, it would be prudent to allow the deferment for a definite
period of time.
The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was
closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance making text
amendments to the subdivision regulations pertaining to sidewalk requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
DENSITY REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS (CONTINUED FROM 3/23/04):
Mr. Kindred gave an historical overview of this issue. In early 2003, the City Council set a goal
of re-evaluating the City’s Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP). After public input had been received,
on November 18, 2003, the City Council directed staff to incorporate the findings of the 1998-
2002 LUPP Evaluation report into the Land Use Policy Plan. City Planner Joe Pietruszynski
reminded the Council that they had directed staff to prepare text changes, as follows: (1)
Remove the 65% growth threshold of the Southwest Growth Priority Area and allow City
Council the discretion to extend oversizing incentives into the Northwest Growth Area; (2) Add
language for the Convenience Commercial Nodes in the targeted residential growth areas; (3)
Lower residential density standards in the Suburban Residential land use designation to 3.4 units
per acre; (4) Revise density calculations throughout the Plan so that they are consistent and easy
to interpret; and (5) Update the Future Land Use Policy Plan Map to incorporate changes made
in the May 2000 rezoning of the City of Ames.
Council Member Cross asked how they arrived at the percentage set for the growth threshold
of the Southwest Growth Priority Area. He also requested to know how much that area had
grown, percentage-wise, and the impact of eliminating the 65% build-out requirement. Planner
Joe Pietruszynski explained that that number, 65%, came out of the policy for targeted
residential growth set by the City Council in 1997 when the LUPP was being created. He said
it came out of an objective to determine what threshold would justify moving the capital
investment strategy to another location. Mr. Pietruszynski did not have the current percentage
of growth; however, it was believed to be approximately seven percent (7%) in 2002.
Referring to language that is proposed to be added for the Convenience Commercial Nodes in
the targeted residential growth areas, Council Member Goodhue said that he does not believe
the LUPP should dictate the square footage of any building. He believes that 25,000 square feet
is too limiting. Mr. Pietruszynski explained that the 25,000 square feet was derived from a series
of negotiations among public interaction, City Council, and the Planning and Zoning
Commission; they felt that number was appropriate for residential neighborhoods.
The Mayor continued the public hearing.
Mary Ann Lundy, 4316 Phoenix Street, Ames, advised that she was present tonight to express
some concerns on behalf of the Ames Smart Growth group. They have concerns about removing
the 65% threshold of the Southwest Growth Priority Area. It was the group’s recollection that
incentives were originally proposed because the City wanted growth in that area and could
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realize savings from development in that area around Highway 30. She asked why the
Northwest Growth Area was chosen, would there be savings, and would the area be developed
without any incentives. Regarding the Convenience Commercial Nodes in targeted residential
growth areas, the group is supportive of convenient shopping nearby, but would encourage
development using the Village concept. Ms. Lundy advised that the Smart Growth group
opposes lowering the density standards in Suburban Residential areas to 3.4 units/acre because:
(1) they desire to keep Village Residential as an attractive competitive option for development,
and (2) there are ways for developers to keep density with smaller lots and developing a
diversity of housing options.
Concerning Convenience Commercial Nodes, Chuck Winkleblack, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames,
urged the City Council, if they need to cap the size of individual buildings, to make it a
reasonable number. He feels that even if a developer buys a certain number of acres of property
zoned Commercial, lays the site out well, and buildings are constructed that total 100,000 square
feet, there may be acres left that cannot be developed because they would be at the maximum
allowed for square footage. Mr. Winkleblack pointed out that the City already requires site plan
approval processes to be followed. He believes that this would cause perpetual replatting
processes to occur. Mr. Winkleblack would prefer that the City Council regulate the number of
acres, not the individual building size.
Pertaining to the one- and two-family Medium-Density Residential category, Mr. Winkleblack
asked the City Council to only set minimum net density requirements, not “maximums”. He
does not feel that setting density requirements is a good planning tool. Mr. Pietruszynski
explained that the changes are being recommended to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance,
provide some flexibility for developers, and still meet the City Council’s goals.
The Mayor closed the hearing after no one else wished to speak.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-146 approving staff’s
recommended text amendments to the Land Use Policy Plan, with modifications; those
modifications being correcting the typos on Page 5 referring to maximum and minimum
densities for single- and two-family medium-density residential uses, and on Page 3, changing
the building intensity limit within the Convenience Commercial Node to 35,000 square feet in
any given building.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Mahayni, to amend the motion to strike the first proposed
policy listed on Page 1 of the staff report; thus, the 65% growth threshold of the Southwest
Growth Priority Area would not be removed.
Council Member Cross does not believe that the City Council has enough information to make
a decision on this issue. He is unsure what percentage of land has been platted to date in the
Southwest Growth Priority Area and how many property owners in that Area may be willing to
sell their land for future development.
Mr. Pietruszynski pointed out that if the City Council decides not to remove the 65% growth
threshold of the Southwest Growth Priority Area, several of the other recommendations would
need to be deleted or changed; one in particular pertains to the Capital Investment Strategy
Incentive. He advised that two major land owners have addressed the City about their intent to
develop in the area.
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Vote on Amendment: Voting aye: Goodman, Mahayni, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross, Goodhue,
Vegge. Mayor voted nay to break the tie. Amendment failed.
Roll Call Vote on Original Motion: 4-2. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge. Voting
nay: Goodman, Wirth. Resolution declared carried, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a part
of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to pass on first reading an ordinance making zoning text
amendments regarding density requirements in residential areas.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge. Voting nay:
Wirth. Motion declared carried.
HEARING ON REQUEST TO LEASE SPACE ON THE MORTENSEN ROAD/COUNTY
LINE ROAD WATER TOWER FOR A CELLULAR ANTENNA (CONTINUED FROM
3/23/04): Mayor Tedesco advised that the City is still negotiating with Sprint Spectrum L.P.,
concerning the terms of the Agreement, and the hearing will need to be continued until April 27,
2004.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Goodhue, to continue the hearing until April 27, 2004.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE WORLE CREEK SANITARY
SEWER EXTENSION STUDY: Phil Iasevoli, 3108 South Dakota Avenue, Ames, thanked the
City Manager for sharing the proposal with the residents of this area. He asked to have clarified
Paragraph 1 under the Background section in the Scope of Services relating to defining the
service area. Mr. Iasevoli said, according to the current LUPP, the Southwest Growth Priority
Area is bounded on the south by Zumwalt Station Road and on the west by County Line Road.
He asked if the Scope of Service would include the land within those boundaries. Public Works
Director Paul Director said that the focus of the study will be on the land bounded by Zumwalt
Station Road and County Line Road; however, they will also identify the area that could be
served in the future.
Pamela S. Iasevoli, 3108 South Dakota Avenue, Ames, expressed her appreciation to the City
for sending the information in advance of the meeting. She asked for clarification of Paragraph
5d on Page 3 of the Scope of Services. Ed Slattery, Stanley Consultants, explained that they will
be studying the area in an attempt to preserve high-quality habitats and environment. He said
that Stanley Consultants understands that this project is controversial. They will be using the
Norris Report as a baseline.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand advised that the City intends to use best management
practices to protect wetlands and natural and mostly natural botanical areas.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-148 approving the
Engineering Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, for the
Worle Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension Study, in an amount not to exceed $66,500.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: None.
Abstaining: Goodman. Resolution declared adopted,signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a
portion of these minutes.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR EAST LINCOLN
WAY WIDENING: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-
149 approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for the engineering services for the East Lincoln
Way Widening project that will provide five lanes between the Skunk River Bridge and Dayton
Avenue and three lanes from Dayton Avenue to I-35 and will include pedestrian/bicycle
facilities.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
2004/05 PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY PROGRAM: Moved by Goodman, seconded by Cross,to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-150 approving the locations, as listed below, and process for the
2004/05 Pedestrian Walkway Program.
South Dakota (312 South Dakota to Lincoln Way) – east side of street
13th Street (1227 Burnett to Kellogg) – south side of street
Grand Avenue (Murray to 20th Street) – west side of street
Grand Avenue (15th to 24th) – east side of street
South 3rd and South 4th (1204 South 4th to Walnut) – south side of street
Woodland Street (Westwood to Franklin) – north side of street
Ash Avenue (Mortensen to Storm) – east/south side of street
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Council Member Vegge recommended that Public Relations Officer Clare Bills inform the
public about this Program and process.
Council Member Cross encouraged City staff to look at the north side of Lincoln Way from
Dotson Drive west to North Dakota for inclusion in next year’s Program.
AGREEMENT WITH AMES DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION: Moved
by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-151 approving the Agreement
between the City and the Ames Downtown Farmers Market Association, with the following
stipulations:
1. The Association will provide the City with a certificate of insurance showing the City as an
additional insured.
2. The Association will obtain incorporated status from the state as a nonprofit
entity/association.
3. The Association will obtain “street closure” warning signs and Type III barricades to be used
each week. The city will provide traffic cones or smaller barricades, as needed.
4. The City will issue a press release notifying the public of the Market dates and times.
5. The only electricity to be provided is that which is currently available in Lot N or on the
outside of City Hall. If power is used, there will be a charge for this, based on the same
calculation per outlet used on Main Street in the past.
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6. A list of any vendors providing prepared foods will be submitted to the City Sanitarian for
approval.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
URBAN REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTIONS: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to
add the “prior approval” process for tax abatement requests in Urban Revitalization Districts on
a case-by-case basis.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Todd Regnes, Chief Financial Officer, Kingland Systems,1401 Sixth Avenue South, Clear Lake,
Iowa, presented the corporate profile of the company.
Lon Gretillat, also with Kingland Systems, gave a presentation on the proposed Ames facility.
Their employees will be building and maintaining a comprehensive database of all corporate
securities and entities for use by the global accounting industry. He showed the City Council
drawings of what the building at 2420 Lincoln Way will look like upon completion.
Mr. Rognes stated that they project to employ ten (10) to 15 full-time employees and 150 to 300
part-time employees. They will have an annual payroll of approximately $2.5 million.
Dan DeGeest, Historic Preservation Commission, gave the history behind the Ames Theater,
built in 1919 by A. L. Champlin. The Commission initially had concerns that the architect’s
design would negatively affect the historical integrity of the building and the area. Mr. DeGeest
advised the Historic Preservation Commission proposed that the following conditions be placed
on approval of this request:
1. That the clay brick to be installed on the street level of the building be a darker contrasting
color, yet coordinated with the color of the original brick that exists on the upper level of the
front facade.
2. That the three exterior doorways include a transom above each door and a limestone lentil
above each transom.
3. That a “soldier course” of brick be included across the entire front facade of the building in
line with the division between the top of the exterior door openings and the transom
windows.
4. That the two original display cases for movie posters be installed on the front facade with
one on either side of the entry to the building.
Mr. Rognes stated that, although Kingland Systems would prefer not to have conditions placed
on their project, as suggested by the Historic Preservation Commission, they do agree to abide
by those conditions.
Mr. Kindred explained that Kingland Systems is asking for “prior approval” to gain the comfort
of knowing that if it builds what it proposes, that work will meet the Urban Revitalization Plan
criteria. This is not a change in the process, but an added step to enhance the confidence of
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developers who rely on the Urban Revitalization incentive to undertake a project.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-152 giving prior
approval for tax exemption for the project at 2420 Lincoln Way under the condition that the
applicant incorporate the Historic Preservation Commission’s design recommendations, as listed
above, into the facade improvements of the building.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
WAIVER OF SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT FOR 1401 NORTH DAKOTA AVENUE: The
property owner is requesting a waiver of sidewalk installation on Toronto Street and Hutchinson
Street. City staff supports a deferment of the requirement to install sidewalk along Toronto
Street. They believe that installation of sidewalk on Toronto Street would be difficult, if not
impossible, due to the existing evergreen trees. However, at some point in the future, those trees
may not be there and sidewalks will be needed. Staff does not support a waiver or deferment
of the sidewalk along Hutchinson Street, as they feel there is adequate room within the public
right-of-way along the north side to install the sidewalk.
Jim Cornwell, 2115 Ashmore Circle, Ames, suggested that special assessments be utilized to
accomplish construction of the sidewalks at the time when installation is ordered by the City.
He believes that the trees will live for a very long time, and the cost of sidewalk installation that
far in the future is impossible to predict.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-153 approving
the deferment of the installation of sidewalk along Toronto Street only until such time as City
Council determines that sidewalks are needed in the future; the deferment to be accompanied
by a signed Agreement and an acceptable form of financial security to ensure the installation of
the deferred sidewalk.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
2004/05 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLAN: Housing Coordinator Vanessa
Baker Latimer explained that a major requirement in receiving the CDBG funds is that the City
must submit a Consolidated Plan to HUD. The Consolidated Plan is a document that serves as
the planning document for the jurisdiction and requires detailed background information on the
community derived both from census data and other comprehensive studies performed by the
community. It must also identify, over a five-year period, the goals and priorities to address the
housing and community development needs of low- and moderate-income persons and the
housing and community development of non-low- and moderate-income persons. After the goals
are identified, the Plan requires the local entity to develop program activities to be undertaken
to meet the goals and priorities on an annual basis. Ms. Baker Latimer further advised that public
forums were held on February 17 and 23, 2004. She discussed some of the
comments/suggestions received for priority needs and annual program projects.
Ms. Baker Latimer indicated that staff has been working very closely with HUD on identifying
program activities that not only meet the key steps, but most importantly, are activities that can
be successfully administered by the City within the required program year.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-154 approving the
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2004/05 Annual Action Plan Program projects and the 5-Year Housing and Community
Development Goals and Priorities, as proposed by staff, to be included as part of the City’s
Consolidated Plan in connection with the Community Development Block Grant Program, as
required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing staff to proceed
with preparing the Consolidated Plan for the 30-day public comment period; and setting the date
of public hearing for June 8, 2004.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ANNEXATION TAX ABATEMENT: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Wirth, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 04-155 affirming the existing policy that annexation tax abatement should
not be extended to property on the east side of Interstate 35 that would be developed as Regional
Commercial.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PRINT-TO-MAIL SERVICES FOR FINANCE UTILITY CUSTOMERS: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-156 approving a contract with DataProse,
Inc., for print-to-mail services for utility bills.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. 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. 04-157 reducing the
FTEs authorized for the Finance Utility Customer Service Division.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION GRANT APPLICATION: Moved by
Vegge, seconded by Goodhue, to authorize staff to submit a Critical Infrastructure Protection
Grant application to the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Critical Infrastructure Protection Program.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE INSTALLING ALTERNATE-SIDE PARKING REGULATIONS ON WEST
STREET: Moved by Goodman, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on first reading an ordinance
installing alternate-side parking regulations on West Street from Franklin Avenue to Colorado
Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 3314 STANGE ROAD: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning property at 3314 Stange
Road from “A” (Agricultural) to “F-S RL” (Suburban Residential Low Density).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE MAKING TEXT AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO FLOOD PLAIN: Moved
by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance making text
amendments pertaining to flood plain.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ADDING STATE LAW MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS: Moved by
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Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on second reading an ordinance adding state law motor
vehicle regulations.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, 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 Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3759 adding state law motor vehicle regulations.
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 KITTY HAWK DRIVE: Moved
by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on second reading an ordinance revising parking
regulations on Kitty Hawk Drive.
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
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to request staff to research methods for managing e-mail.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:44 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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