HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/27/2004MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 27, 2004
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th 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, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge
and Wirth. Andrew Tugan, ex officio member, was also present.
Mayor Tedesco announced that Item #24, a hearing on the request to rezone 1010 Dickinson
Avenue, has been pulled from this agenda at the request of the property owner.
PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed April 30, 2004, as Arbor
Day. Accepting the Proclamation were Dave Brotherson and Jan Thompson.
REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF REGARDING VEISHEA: Mayor Tedesco advised that the
City of Ames and Iowa State University have requested that the Iowa Attorney General’s Office
review all complaints and questions as to the handling of events by law enforcement personnel
during that Saturday night and Sunday morning. He said that any complaint that the Attorney
General’s Office feels warrants criminal investigation will be referred to the Iowa Division of
Criminal Investigation. The Mayor explained that there are VEISHEA Disturbance Complaint
Forms available for anyone who wishes to file a complaint.
Chief of Police Loras Jaeger publicly thanked the officers of the Iowa State University
Department of Public Safety, Story County, and Iowa State Patrol who assisted the Ames Police
Department during the VEISHEA 2004 disturbance.
Chief Jaeger, with the assistance of Support Services Manager Chuck Cychosz, presented a
chronology of events occurring during the VEISHEA celebration on April 16 - 18, 2004.
Preliminary costs for damage incurred by the City of Ames are $77,058 in equipment/materials
and $19,960 in labor, totaling $97,018. He pointed out that this does not include damage done
to Story County Sheriff’s Office vehicles.
Chief Jaeger noted that the group officers confronted on the street that night and early morning
is not the typical ISU student. He said they know that a majority of students abhor the violence
and damage and find themselves embarrassed by the behavior of some of their peers and the
spectacle that was created. Observations and reflections shared by Chief Jaeger were that: (1)
The formal VEISHEA was a wonderful event. (2) The disturbance flared up quickly and lasted
over three hours. (3) Bystanders encouraged the crowd. (4) This disturbance was dangerous. (5)
The crowd was dispersed in a relatively humane manner. (6) Rioters targeted police. (7) The
Ames Police Department is supportive of an independent review. (8) Officers managed to end
the riot without serious injury.
Chief Jaeger advised that he and Sophia Magill, the Government of the Student Body (GSB)
President, issued a joint press release on April 23rd, announcing that the State Attorney General’s
Office had agreed to review the handling of the events by law enforcement personnel during the
disturbance.
Mayor Tedesco further advised that a press conference was held by ISU President Geoffroy
stating that VEISHEA would be suspended for 2005. A special task force will be appointed by
President Geoffroy, ISU GSB President Magill, and him to assess the underlying causes of this
year’s disturbance and to develop recommendations for minimizing the likelihood of similar
disturbances in the future. They will also create a second commission to develop
recommendations for improving the relationship among ISU students, the University, the City,
and its citizens. This work is to be completed by the end of November 2004.
GSB President Sophia Magill spoke, stating that this is a community of residents and students.
She feels that the VEISHEA disturbance shows that there is an obvious disconnect between the
two. Ms. Magill believes that all persons need to embrace the community in which they live, not
worry about pointing fingers, but work together to move forward after the disturbance.
Obviously, the disturbance occurred, and there are causes that need to be investigated. She
looks forward to working with the task forces. Ms. Magill said that the disturbance is very
uncharacteristic of Iowa State University, and the students want to do all that they can to move
forward as a community, not only on this issue, but on other matters as well. She welcomed all
to attend a community forum to be held on Thursday at 7 PM in the Great Hall of the Memorial
Union. Ms. Magill thinks that that will be a great opportunity for all members of the community
to comment or make suggestions concerning the VEISHEA disturbance.
Ashley Glade and Kyle Chestnut, 2005 VEISHEA General Co-Chairs, addressed the City
Council. Mr. Chestnut said that they are deeply saddened by the events that happened on April
18; those actions do not reflect the actions of more than 400 students who worked on VEISHEA.
Ms. Glade said that even though there will not be a VEISHEA celebration occurring in 2005,
they are looking forward to working with the Ames community to find out what needs to change
to ensure that there are future VEISHEAs.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Goodman requested to pull Item #7 from the Consent
Agenda for separate discussion.
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 April 13, 2004, and special meeting of
April 20, 2004
3. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class C Beer - Swift Stop #2, 3406 Lincoln Way
4. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
5. RESOLUTION NO. 04-158 adopting new and revised fees
6. RESOLUTION NO. 04-159 approving City's Investment Report for the quarter ending March
31, 2004
7. RESOLUTION NO. 04-160 authorizing Ames School District to receive, open, announce, and
release results of bids for Municipal Pool Improvements
8. RESOLUTION NO. 04-161 proposing to lease to C.G. Lee, Joint Venture, for a period of up
to five years for farming on a City Well Field and setting date of public hearing
9. RESOLUTION NO. 04-162 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2004/05
Asphalt Resurfacing Program, 2004/05 Seal Coat Removal/Asphalt Reconstruction Program,
and the 2004/05 Park Road and Parking Lot Improvement Program; setting May 19, 2004, as
bid due date and May 25, 2004, as date of public hearing
10. RESOLUTION NO. 04-163 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2004/05 Slurry
Seal Program; setting May 13, 2004, as bid due date and May 25, 2004, as date of public
hearing
11. RESOLUTION NO. 04-164 approving renewal option of the Line Clearance contract with
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Asplundh Tree Expert Company
12. RESOLUTION NO. 04-165 approving street name change from West Wind Drive to Westwind
Drive
13. RESOLUTION NO. 04-166 approving Final Plat for Somerset Subdivision, 18th Addition
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST TO MODIFY PARKING PROHIBITION TIME IN CAMPUSTOWN PARKING
LOTS FROM 2 - 6 AM TO 3 - 6 AM: Council Member Goodman, after talking with
Campustown businessman John Crawford, said that he believes the request for parking
prohibition modifications should include streets as well as parking lots.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Vegge, to refer this item back to staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
The meeting recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
PRESENTATION ON “HOUSING FOR SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS”: Pat Brown
and Fern Kupfer were present. Ms. Brown gave the background of this project, which grew out
of the community conversations of Ames 20/20. Their top priority is to meet housing needs for
citizens who cannot afford housing in Ames, but who work in Ames and want to live in Ames.
Ms. Brown explained that “sustainable neighborhood” means that all residents of a neighborhood
enjoy the rights and privileges that come from living in a neighborhood and a community. She
said that along with the rights, residents take responsibility for the impact of their actions and
their choices.
Ms. Kupfer advised that “Housing for Sustainable Neighborhoods” is a not-for-profit
organization registered with the state of Iowa. Their mission is to create a cooperative economic
environment in which each campus-impacted neighborhood can maintain a healthy balance of
living styles and a stable population density. The organization is dedicated to maintaining
diverse, family-friendly neighborhoods around the Iowa State University Campus. She pointed
out that this does not exclude students.
Ms. Brown stated that this project is a prototype and a work in progress. Ms. Kupfer said that
the future goal is to accumulate enough money to actually be able to buy houses in a rent-to-buy
contract. The hope is to have recipients eventually pay back the aid, interest-free, and over time
so that the fund has a renewable source of funds. The recipients must agree to a 20-year covenant
that will not allow the participant(s) to sell the property as rental investment property. Ms.
Brown advised that the organization seeks to balance the number of rentals with owner-occupied
properties.
According to Ms. Brown, they have received verbal support and $7,000 in unsolicited funds.
Working with City staff, the City funds would be disbursed to participants whose income is not
more than 80% - 110% of the Story County Median. She advised that they are requesting
authorization to apply for a State Farm grant as partners with the City; the City would administer
the funds.
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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to direct staff to develop a contract for the City’s
contribution to this program.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to approve the grant application from State Farm
Insurance Company.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
6-MONTH CLASS B BEER PERMIT/OUTDOOR SERVICE PRIVILEGES FOR AMES
JAYCEES: Molly Redenbaugh, 812 Carroll Avenue, Ames, advised that the Jaycees have received
approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission to hold this event in Bandshell Park.
Council Member Cross suggested that the Jaycees work with the Main Street Cultural District
to host this type of event in the downtown area in the future.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Cross, to approve a 6-Month Class B Beer Permit & Outdoor
Service Privileges for Ames Jaycees events in Bandshell Park, pending receipt of background
checks.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR DROP-OFF AREA IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG
WESTWOOD DRIVE FOR EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: John C. Kleitsch, 338
Westwood Drive, Ames, stated that he wants what is best for the children, and for this reason,
he opposes the “turn-out” area being suggested. He feels that the existing loop drive is adequate
for drop-off of passengers if parking is not allowed within the loop drive; a longer loop drive is
not needed for traffic flow or safety reasons. Mr. Kleitsch said that changing the existing loop
drive to two lanes would reduce traffic flow within the loop. Also, parking in the loop drive has
a serious negative effect upon general traffic flow and frequently causes grid lock on Westwood
Drive. Mr. Kleitsch recommended that the Encroachment Permit be denied. He wants to see the
existing parking lot modified to accommodate four north/south rows of angle parking and
additional traffic and safety improvements be provided by restoring loop drive curbing for
pedestrian protection and providing signs to prohibit left turns when entering or leaving the loop
drive.
Petitions in opposition to the recommended concept have been received by the City signed by 40
adjacent property owners and parents, who don’t live in the area, but have children at the School.
Ken Platt, 3620 Woodland Street, Ames, advised that he is neither in favor nor opposed to
installing a curb cut on Westwood Drive; he is for the safety of the children who are driven to
school and dropped off by parents and for those who walk to school and must cross the
intersection at Woodland Street and Westwood Drive. Before a final decision is made, he
believes that an analysis of both positive and negative consequences should be made. Mr. Platt
suggested that a decision on the curb cut be delayed for a year to determine if the additional on-
site parking solves the problem. He also asked the City to provide supervision during the short,
but highly congested, period during afternoon pick-ups.
James Arentson, Benjamin Design Collaborative, advised that safety is the primary issue that
initiated this project. They have been working on a solution for three years. He explained the
different options that were considered prior to the “turn-out” area being recommended. Mr.
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Arentson said that numerous options were explored, but what is ultimately being recommended
is a “turn-out” area, which has the support of the School faculty, PTO, and School Board.
Mr. Kleitsch said that there have been many meetings among teachers, administrators, parents,
and residents of the area. There has been support from teachers to retain the loop driveway.
Council Member Cross pointed out that the School District has also requested that the City waive
the Encroachment Permit fee of $1,920 ($1/square foot of encroachment). Steve Schainker
advised that the City doesn’t waive its own fees for development, and Encroachment Permit fees
have not been waived for others in the past.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the Encroachment Permit requested by Ames
Community School District for permission to construct and operate a drop-off area in the public
right-of-way along Westwood Drive adjacent to Edwards Elementary School.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Cross, to deny the request for a waiver of the Encroachment
Permit fee of $1,920.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF MAJOR SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 84 NORTH, RANGE 25 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M.
IN BOONE COUNTY: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-
167 waiving the requirement for approval of a subdivision plat by the City of Ames for the
division (into two parts) of approximately 7.62 acres of land described as Parcel “A” in the
Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Jackson Township, Boone County, with the following
stipulation:
1. That a Plat of Survey be filed with Boone County, which divides the land as proposed into
Parcels “E” and “F.” A legal description for Parcel “E” and for Parcel “F” must be included
on the Plat of Survey.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COVENANTS PERTAINING TO 4738 - 215TH STREET: Moved by Goodman, seconded by
Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-168 approving the Covenant for Assessment of Costs
of Improvements and the Covenant Pertaining to Water Service and repealing the stipulation
requiring dedication of right-of-way to Story County.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HOPE RUN: Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-169
a p p r o v i n g
closure of East 24th Street, Broadmoor Avenue, the east lane of Duff Avenue from Broadmoor
Avenue to East 20th Street, the north lane of East 20th Street from Duff Avenue to Meadowlane
Avenue, Meadowlane Avenue from East 20th Street to East 13th Street, the south half of the
parking lot at Inis Grove Park, and the parking lot at North River Valley Park from 9 to 11 AM;
and, approving temporary parking restrictions so that no parking is allowed from 8:00 to 11:00
a.m. on both sides of East 24th Street, Broadmoor Avenue, Duff Avenue from Broadmoor
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Avenue to East 20th Street, East 20th Street from Duff Avenue to Meadowlane Avenue, and on
the east side of Meadowlane Avenue, all on May 15, 2004.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
LEASING ADDITIONAL SPACES TO TALBOT’S IN DEPOT LOT V: Moved by Goodman,
seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-170 approving the lease of three
additional parking spaces to Talbot’s in Depot Lot V.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to amend the motion to request staff to negotiate with
the applicant to move the three spaces to the southwest portion of the lot.
Vote on Amendment: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Roll Call Vote on Motion, as Amended: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010 DICKINSON AVENUE:
The Mayor reiterated that the property owners, Jensen Design Build, requested that this item be
pulled from this agenda.
HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4720 MORTENSEN ROAD:
The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco.
Dickson Jensen, 235 Alexander Avenue, Ames, explained that they are requesting to rezone the
property at 4720 Mortensen Road from “CCN” (Community Commercial Node) to “RH”
(Residential High Density). The subject area is part of 46.42 net acres of land that is zoned and
designated as a Community Commercial Node on the Future Land Use Policy Plan Map. The
request is to rezone 13.15 acres of land located 350 feet west of Dickinson Avenue and south of
Mortensen Road.
Mr. Jensen explained that the problem is that the property is 1,200 feet from the corner, and is,
therefore, not desirable to business owners. He knows that businesses do not want to locate more
than 400 feet from the intersection. Mr. Jensen pointed out that this parcel of ground is zoned
commercial, but across the street is low-density residential housing. He said the City rezoned the
land across the street to low-density residential from medium-density residential. Mr. Jensen
does not want to be the “bad guy” who puts commercial development across from houses. That
is not suitable due to noise levels, traffic, etc., and other conflicts that occur when commercial
development is that close to low-density housing. They are hoping to reduce that conflict by
going from commercial zoning to multi-family residential with the low-density residential across
the street. Mr. Jensen said that staff is stating that there is a need for these 46+ acres of land for
this Community Commercial Node. He is asking to rezone 13 acres, leaving 33 acres, which is
in violation of the staff’s desire to have at least 40 acres. Mr. Jensen advised that the need for
40+ acres is due to the development of a larger area in the Southwest Growth Corridor, and when
that larger area develops, that property owner desires to have commercial development on that
corner. Until that 300 - 400 acres develops, there is really no need for 46+ acres; 33 would be
more than enough. Mr. Jensen said that when that large tract is developed, that property owner
desires to have 20 acres zoned for commercial, which would total 53+ acres in commercial
development.
Mr. Jensen explained that they do not desire to develop this area as mixed-use, with commercial
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on the first floor and residential above, as there is no demand for the commercial space.
After being questioned, City Planner Joe Pietruszynski stated that the Zoning Ordinance requires
more compacted clustered commercial uses in the Community Commercial Node district. It is
designed to serve the southwest quadrant of the community, not the entire community.
City Planner Joe Pietruszynski explained that changing the property to multi-family residential
at this point may jeopardize the directive of the City Council to establish a well-planned gateway
overlay zone for the area, which may or may not contemplate a transition of residential land uses
on the subject property.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
Council Member Cross pointed out that it may be desirable to create a gateway overlay zone in
this area. It appears that there is time to discuss this issue before rezoning this parcel.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Mahayni, to deny the request for rezoning property located
at 4720 Mortensen Road from Community Commercial Node to Residential High Density.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to direct staff to report back at the next regularly
scheduled meeting regarding the creation of and the process for an overlay district at the South
Dakota and U. S. Highway 30 intersection.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed at 9:52 p.m. and reconvened at 9:56 p.m.
HEARING ON REQUEST TO LEASE SPACE ON WATER TOWER FOR A CELLULAR
ANTENNA (Continued from 3/23 and 4/13/04): The Mayor continued the hearing.
Todd Omandson, 8852 NE Morgan Drive, Bondurant, Iowa, was present on behalf of Sprint
Spectrum, L.P.
Mayor Tedesco closed the hearing.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-181 approving the
lease agreement with Sprint Spectrum, L.P., to locate a cellular antenna facility on the water
tower at Mortensen Road and County Line Road, subject to City staff receiving and approving
Exhibits “A” and “B,” as well as final agreement upon reimbursement for the City’s out-of-
pocket costs during antenna installation.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON BALL PLASTICS DUCTLINE PROJECT: Mayor Tedesco opened the public
hearing. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-171 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Mastec, Inc., of Hugo, Minnesota, in the
amount of $113,693.68.
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2004/05 ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM
(MORTENSEN PARKWAY FROM GATEWAY HILLS PARK DRIVE TO ELWOOD
DRIVE): The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. He closed same after no one wished to
speak.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-172 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Brooklyn, Iowa, in the
amount of $962,327.28.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2004/05 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT, CONTRACT NO. 1: Mayor Tedesco opened the hearing and closed same after
no one requested to speak.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-173 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Rognes Corporation of Ames, Iowa, in
the amount of $161,064.50.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2004/05 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT, CONTRACT NO. 2: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. The
hearing was closed after no one desired to speak.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-174 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding a contract to Ames Trenching & Excavating of Ames, Iowa, in
the amount of $294,379.70.
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 SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES: Mayor Tedesco opened the public
hearing. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on first reading an ordinance making text
amendments to the subdivision regulations pertaining to school district boundaries.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON RENEWAL OF I-35 WELL FIELD FARM LEASE: The public hearing was
opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-175 approving the
lease of the I-35 Well Field Farm to Bradshaw Farms.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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AMENDMENT TO LAND USE POLICY PLAN (LUPP) MAP FOR 707 AIRPORT ROAD:
Kevin McRoberts, 300 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, representing the applicant, stated that
they are requesting the change to accommodate mini-storage warehouse facilities and office uses
on the site. Their specific request is to change a 14-acre vacant parcel of land located at 707
Airport Road from Highway-Oriented Commercial to General Industrial. Mr. McRoberts advised
that he agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Moved by Goodhue to deny the request to amend the Land Use Policy Plan Map for property
located at 707 Airport Road from Highway-Oriented Commercial to General Industrial, but allow
mini-storage facilities in Highway-Oriented Commercial zones under more stringent zoning
standards.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Joe Pietruszynski pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request
at their meeting of April 7, 2004, and recommended that the City Council deny this request, but
amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow mini-storage facilities in Highway-Oriented Commercial
zones under more stringent standards. Mr. Pietruszynski advised that if the City Council concurs
with the Planning and Zoning Commission, staff would need to research how this is done in other
communities and come back with standards to be approved by the Council.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Wirth, to deny the request for an amendment to the Land Use
Policy Plan (LUPP) Map for property located at 707 Airport Road from Highway-Oriented
Commercial (HOC) to General Industrial (GI).
Vote on Motion: 3-3. Voting aye: Goodman, Mahayni, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross, Goodhue,
Vegge. Mayor voted nay to break the tie. Motion failed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to deny approval of the request for an amendment to the
Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Map for property located at 707 Airport Road from Highway-
Oriented Commercial (HOC) to General Industrial (GI), but refer to staff to determine under what
conditions mini-storage facilities would be allowed in Highway-Oriented Commercial zones.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge. Voting nay:
Wirth. Motion declared carried.
FACILITATOR FOR 13TH STREET ENTRYWAY OVERLAY PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS:
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-176 authorizing staff
to negotiate a contract with Iowa State University Extension to facilitate the E. 13th Street
Entryway Overlay public input process in the amount of $4,900 to be allocated from the
Contingency Fund.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR FOX CREEK SUBDIVISION: Randy Lueth, Engineering Plus,
was present on behalf of the developers.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-177 approving the
Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Subdivision located at 2725 State Avenue, with the following
stipulation:
1. That a Development Agreement be prepared and signed by the developers prior to the Final
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Plat for Fox Creek Subdivision being placed 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 Fox Creek Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA FOR 1305-07 COCONINO ROAD: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Vegge, to approve the application.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-178 directing City
staff to prepare the Urban Revitalization Plan 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.
REPORT ON MUNN PROPERTY: Steve Schainker advised that after the fire that destroyed the
Munn Lumber site, the City acquired the property and the partially destroyed buildings were
removed. Electric Services officials have determined that the eastern half of the lot should be
retained for storage of materials and electric utility parking. It is agreed that the western half
of the lot abutting Duff Avenue should be retained as a buffer, but it is not needed for the utility
operations. Staff believes that the western half of the lot should be improved with landscaping
to beautify the entryway to the downtown.
Mr. Schainker stated that it is important to note that staff does not believe the western half, after
being landscaped, should be used as a gathering place as it is negatively impacted by overspray
from the cooling towers. He advised that, in working with the Public Works Department and
the Rudi Lee Dreyer architectural firm, it has been estimated that such a landscaping project
could cost as much as $100,000.
Mr. Schainker pointed out that it is apparent from the Council’s joint meeting with members
of the Cultural District that they view this as an important project, and they should be offered
an opportunity to participate in the review of any final design plans.
Council Member Goodhue would like to see the Main Street Cultural District participate in this
project.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to seek proposals from landscape architects
for this project and establish funding sources for the architect’s fees and the actual project.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to amend the motion to direct staff to involve the
Main Street Cultural District in the planning phase of this project.
Vote on Amendment: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Vote on Motion, as Amended: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL 2004/05 GOALS AND TASKS: Council Member Wirth suggested that when
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the quarterly meeting on the status of these goals and tasks is held by the City Council, the goal
of “Strengthening our Residential Neighborhoods” be discussed first.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-179 approving the
2004/05 goals and tasks, as determined at the goal-setting session held on March 26 and 27,
2004.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 04-180 approving the proposal from Wellmark for administrative services,
specific and aggregate excess insurance, and access fees, subject to negotiations on certain
contractual issues and staff analysis of excessive insurance levels and other rate items.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ALLOWING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE 2500 BLOCK OF
GREEN HILLS DRIVE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on first reading an
ordinance allowing parking on the west side of the 2500 Block of Green Hills Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE INSTALLING ALTERNATE-SIDE PARKING REGULATIONS ON WEST
STREET: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to pass on second 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 MAKING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by
Goodman, to pass on second reading an ordinance making a text amendment to the subdivision
regulations pertaining to sidewalk requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE MAKING TEXT AMENDMENTS REGARDING DENSITY
REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass
on second reading an ordinance making text amendments regarding density requirements in
residential areas.
Roll Call Vote: 3-3. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Vegge. Voting nay: Goodman, Mahayni,
Wirth. Motion failed.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 3314 STANGE ROAD: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3761 rezoning
property at 3314 Stange Road from “A” (Agricultural) to “F-S RL” (Suburban Residential Low
Density).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE MAKING TEXT AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO FLOOD PLAIN: Moved
by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3762
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making text amendments pertaining to flood plain.
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 Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to pass on third reading ORDINANCE NO. 3763 revising
parking regulations on Kitty Hawk Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Vegge, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff the letter from Somerset
Developers requesting an extension of the tax abatement for the Somerset commercial area.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Vegge acknowledged the receipt of $2,000 from the Ames Chamber of
Commerce/Economic Development Commission for the Southeast Entryway project.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Goodhue, to direct staff to make a presentation to the AEDC on
the Southeast Entryway project.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Mahayni, to direct staff to report back to City Council on the
issue of constructing mixed-use development (residential above commercial) in certain areas.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to reconsider the action taken by the City Council
on April 13, 2004, to approve staff’s recommended text amendments to the Land Use Policy
Plan, with modifications.
Vote on Motion: 3-3. Voting aye: Goodman, Mahayni, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross, Goodhue,
Vegge. Mayor voted nay to break the tie. Motion failed.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:47 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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