HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 06/08/2004 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 8, 2004
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th day of June, 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, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, and
Wirth. Council Member Goodhue and Andrew Tugan, ex officio member, were absent.
Mayor Tedesco announced that due to inclement weather, Ada Hayden Heritage Park will not open
until late June. The City asks for the public’s cooperation in not using the Park until it is officially
open.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HOME OWNERSHIP MONTH: Mayor Tedesco
proclaimed June 2004 as National Home Ownership Month. Accepting the Proclamation were
Bill McNarney from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and City Housing
Coordinator Vanessa Baker Latimer.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Tedesco advised that Item #12, which pertained to a request for an
easement to Interstate Power and Light Company for a gas regulator, had been pulled by staff.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of May 25, 2004
3. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits/liquor licenses:
a. Class C Liquor - GeAngelo's Italian Restaurant, 823 Wheeler Street, Suite 9
b. Class B Beer - Godfather's Pizza, 414 Lincoln Way
c. Class B Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege-Hotel at Gateway Center, 2100 Green Hills
Drive
d. Class B Beer - King Buffet, 1311 Buckeye Avenue, Suite B
4. Motion approving fireworks permit for a display at the IMTA Truck Driving Championship
at dusk on Thursday, June 17, 2004, in the Iowa State Center parking lot, subject to approval
by Iowa State University
5. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
6. Motion directing City Attorney to prepare ordinance to prohibit parking on Welbeck Drive and
Westlawn Drive
7. RESOLUTION NO. 04-234 approving appointment of Riad Mahayni to serve on the AEDC
Board of Directors
8. RESOLUTION NO. 04-235 approving appointment of Deb DeWall to fill vacancy on ASSET
9. RESOLUTION NO. 04-236 approving 28E Agreement with City of Iowa City for Human
Rights Investigative Services
10. RESOLUTION NO. 04-237 approving street closures for 4th of July Parade
11. RESOLUTION NO. 04-239 approving 2004/05 Commission On The Arts (COTA) Mini-Grant
Contracts
12. RESOLUTION NO. 04-240 approving Commission On The Arts (COTA) Annual Grant
Contracts for 2004/05
13. RESOLUTION NO. 04-241 adopting a service charge for returned checks on payments for
parking citations
14. RESOLUTION NO. 04-242 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Reconstructing
and Lighting of Tennis Courts at McCarthy Lee Park; setting June 24, 2004, as bid due date
and July 13, 2004, as date of public hearing
15. RESOLUTION NO. 04-243 approving contract and bond for Skunk River Recreational Trail
(Carr Pool north to Inis Grove Park)
16. RESOLUTION NO. 04-244 approving contract and bond for 2004/05 Asphalt Resurfacing
Program, 2004/05 Seal Coat Removal/Asphalt Reconstruction Program, 2004/05 Park
Road/Parking Lot Improvements
17. RESOLUTION NO. 04-245 approving Change Order for boiler tube repair work for Electric
Services
18. RESOLUTION NO. 04-246 approving Change Order for repairs to the south dump grate on
Boiler #8 for Electric Services
19. RESOLUTION NO. 04-247 approving Change Order for the superheater repair cost for
Electric Services
20. RESOLUTION NO. 04-248 approving completion of CyRide Maintenance Facility Addition
and Renovation Project
21. RESOLUTION NO. 04-249 approving completion of sidewalks required for Bentwood
Subdivision, 2nd Addition, and releasing financial security
22. RESOLUTION 04-250 approving completion of the utilities required for Kinyon Clark
Subdivision and reducing the financial security
23. RESOLUTION NO. 04-251 approving completion of the utilities and asphalt base paving
required for Northridge Heights Subdivision, 6th Addition, and reducing the financial security
required
24. Taylor Glenn Subdivision, 1st Addition:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 04-252 approving Development Agreement
b. RESOLUTION NO. 04-253 approving Major Final Plat
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Gretchen Triplett, 1824 Ferndale, Ames, advised that she and residents of her
neighborhood just received notice that the City is proposing to install a sidewalk on the east side
of their properties. She said that their properties face Ferndale; their backyards abut Grand
Avenue. Ms. Triplett advised that she and many of her neighbors are opposed to the Sidewalk
Program; they already have sidewalks in front of their properties. Mayor Tedesco stated that he
and the City Council had received e-mails to that effect. He advised that this item will be placed
on the June 22 City Council Agenda for discussion.
HEARING ON PROPOSED 2004-09 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) CONSOLIDATED PLAN: Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker Latimer explained that
the City of Ames has been designated by the Department of Housing & Urban Development
(HUD) as an entitlement grantee for HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program. Under this Program, the City is eligible to receive approximately $588,000 in CDBG
funds for fiscal year 2004/05 ($470,400 for programming and $117,600 for administrative
expenses). Ms. Baker Latimer reminded the Council that they had approved the five-year goals
and priorities for addressing the housing and community development needs of low- and
moderate-income persons and the 2004/05 Annual Action Plan projects on April 13, 2004. At
that time, they authorized staff to proceed with preparing the Plan for the required 30-day public
comment period. The public comment period ended on June 4, 2004. Ms. Baker Latimer
reviewed and addressed the comments that she had received.
According to Ms. Baker Latimer, HUD has recommended that the City fund program projects
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that can actually be completed within the next fiscal year. HUD also directed that staff begin
preparations for the submittal of the 2005/06 Annual Action Plan projects early in the new fiscal
year. Staff is now proposing a revision to the 2004/05 Annual Action Plan projects. The revised
table reduced the number of activities from nine to six and adjusted the $470,400 budget
available for programming as follows: $30,000 (6%) is budgeted under Public Services for one
activity (deposit assistance); $95,000 (20%) is budgeted under Public Facilities (neighborhood
improvements) for two activities (curb accessibility and maintenance repair assistance for non-
profit agencies); and $345,400 (73%) is budgeted under Housing Activities for three activities
(minor repair assistance for single-family homeowners, down-payment and closing-cost
assistance, and acquisition/reuse).
Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing.
Beverly Reddick, 3425 Woodland Street, Ames, Iowa, spoke as an employee of the Interfaith
Economic Justice Initiative. She advised that she is concerned about the amount set aside for
administrative expenses. Ms. Reddick explained that normally the amount for administrative
expenses for agencies on this type of program is limited to 5%. She asked if salaries would be
reallocated from other accounts and be paid by this CDBG Program. Ms. Baker Latimer stated
that the City plans to utilize their existing staff at this time. Additional staff may be necessary
in the future, however, that is not now known. City Manager Steve Schainker said that salaries
for existing Housing Program staff have formerly been paid by grants and not the City’s General
Fund. Funds for those Programs have been cut or ceased; therefore, salaries of those charged
with administering this initiative will be paid (up to 20% of the allocation) from this CDBG
Program.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-254 approving the 2004-
09 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan and the revised 2004-05
Annual Action Plan Program Projects, as outlined to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to review the Program and report back
to the City Council after January 1, 2005, under the context of considering how successful the
curb accessibility activity has been and if the entire 20% is needed for administrative expenses.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
DENSITY REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS: Planner Joe Pietruszynski explained
the text amendment. He said that this ordinance will correct the disparity between the net acre
calculations in the Land Use Policy Plan and the residential gross acre calculations codified in
the Zoning Ordinance.
The public hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and the hearing
was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to pass on first reading an ordinance making a text
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amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding density requirements in residential areas.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 1305-07
COCONINO ROAD: Joe Pietruszynski advised that the Plan for the 1305 Coconino Road Urban
Revitalization Area only allows for tax abatement for an assisted-living facility. The requested
action would amend the Plan to include tax abatement for two 42-unit residential multi-family
structures. He said that the proposed project meets the Multiple-Family Residential Criteria
Matrix.
The Mayor opened the hearing. He closed same after no one wished to speak.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-255 approving the
Urban Revitalization Plan Amendment for 1305-07 Coconino Road.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING FOR FOUNTAINVIEW SUBDIVISION, LOCATED SOUTH
OF THE PROPOSED MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AND NORTH OF U. S. HIGHWAY 30,
FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL) TO “RM” (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY) AND
“RH” (RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY): Mayor Tedesco opened the hearing.
Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker & Associates, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames, stated that the developer
has taken steps to match the zoning boundaries after the discussion with the City Council on the
land use issue.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning
Fountainview Subdivision, located south of the proposed Middle School site and north of U. S.
Highway 30, from “A” (Agricultural) to “RM” (Residential Medium Density) and “RH”
(Residential High Density).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
INCREASING THE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA FOR A COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN
THE F-VR (VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) FOR FITNESS CENTERS/HEALTH
CLUBS: The public hearing was opened by the Mayor.
Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker & Associates, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames, explained that the
developers worked with the owners of the proposed fitness center and other retail
businessowners to ensure that the new building would be compatible with other buildings in the
area. The text amendment proposed by staff will limit the maximum building size for health
clubs/fitness centers within the “F-VR” (Village Residential) Zoning District to no greater than
23,000 square feet on any single-story building. The current Zoning District regulations limit
buildings for all types of commercial uses to not more than 10,000 square feet.
The public hearing was closed after no one else requested to speak.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to pass on first reading an ordinance making a text
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amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding increasing the maximum floor area for a
commercial building in the F-VR (Village Residential District) for fitness centers/health clubs.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Vegge, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting aye: Cross, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: Goodman.
Motion failed; suspension of rules requires five votes.
HEARING ON REZONING FOR SUNSET RIDGE SUBDIVISION FROM “A”
(AGRICULTURAL) AND “RH” (RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY) TO “FS-RL”
(SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY): The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Roger Wise, 4915 Westbend Drive, Ames, stated that he does not want to see a connection to
West Bend Drive; this street is now a dead-end. He said that people already cut through this
neighborhood to avoid the stop light. Mr. Wise believes that if this proposed Subdivision is
approved, it would drastically change the flavor of this neighborhood.
Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker & Associates, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames, advised that they have
agreed to delay the community commercial aspect of this proposed development; however, they
want to keep the residential component going. He advised that the developers do not prefer to
change West Bend Drive from a dead-end street; that is the City’s preference. He stated that
landscaping, lighting, buffers, etc., will be addressed as the commercial aspect of this
Subdivision is developed.
Joe Frizzell, 4937 Utah Drive, Ames, asked for clarification as to the exact location of this
proposed development. Planner Eric Jensen described the location.
No one else wished to speak, and the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning Sunset
Ridge Subdivision from “A” (Agricultural) and “RH” (Residential High Density) to “FL-RL”
(Suburban Residential Low Density).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON MASTER PLAN FOR SUNSET RIDGE SUBDIVISION, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT LINCOLN WAY AND WILDER BOULEVARD: The public hearing was
opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one asked to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO 04-256 approving the Master
Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-257 approving the
Preliminary Plat, with the following stipulations:
1. That a Development Agreement be prepared and signed by the developers prior to a Final
Plat for the first phase of Sunset Ridge Subdivision being placed on the City Council
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agenda for action. This Agreement shall document the developers’ and the City’s
responsibilities and costs associated with the development of the Sunset Ridge Subdivision.
2. That the approval of the Preliminary Plat not become effective until the rezoning of this
property to “F-S RL” is completed.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING SUNCREST SUBDIVISION, 3RD ADDITION, FROM “A”
(AGRICULTURAL) TO “FS-RL” (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY): Mayor
Tedesco opened the public hearing. The hearing was closed as no one asked to speak.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning Suncrest
Subdivision, 3rd Addition, from “A” (Agricultural) to “FS-RL” (Suburban Residential Low
Density).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON MASTER PLAN FOR SUNCREST SUBDIVISION, 3RD ADDITION,
GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF CEDAR LANE: The public hearing was opened by the
Mayor and closed after there were no comments made by those present.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-258 approving the Master
Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-259 approving the
Preliminary Plat, with the following stipulations:
1. That a Development Agreement be prepared and signed by the developers prior to a Final
Plat for the Suncrest Subdivision, 3rd Addition, being placed on the City Council agenda for
action. This Agreement shall document the developers’ and the City’s responsibilities and
costs associated with the development of the Suncrest Subdivision, 3rd Addition.
2. That the approval of the Preliminary Plat not become effective until the rezoning of this
property to “F-S RL” is completed.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PRESENTATION ON WATER UTILITY SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS: Assistant Director
of Water and Pollution Control John Dunn explained that the Public Health Security and
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act, signed by the President on June 12, 2002, requires
certain water systems to complete a Vulnerability Assessment, certify its completion to the U.
S. EPA, and submit a copy to the U. S. EPA by June 30, 2004. Mr. Dunn summarized the
report; however, indicated that the detailed findings of the Assessment, including the prioritized
counter-measures, are not to be made public.
Funding for many of the counter-measures recommended in the Assessment had been anticipated
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and has been included in recent years’ Capital Improvement Plans. Mr. Dunn advised that
approximately $62,000 of additional funds will be available to the Water Utility from the Critical
Infrastructure Protection Act being passed through the Iowa Department of Homeland Security
and Emergency Management to the ten largest municipalities in the state.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to authorize the submittal of this Assessment to the U.
S. EPA.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
GENERATOR STEP-UP TRANSFORMER: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 04-260 approving a contract with Delta Star, Inc., for Contract No. 3 -
Generator Step-Up Transformer - in the amount of $334,629.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REVISING PARKING REGULATIONS IN WELCH LOT 5, WELCH LOT
X, CHAMBERLAIN LOT V, AND ON STREETS IN CAMPUSTOWN: Moved by Goodman,
seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising parking regulations in Welch
Lot 5, Welch Lot X, Chamberlain Lot V, and on streets in Campustown.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SOUTH
16TH STREET WEST OF BUCKEYE AVENUE AND SOUTH OF COLDWATER LINKS
GOLF COURSE FROM “HOC” (HIGHWAY-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL) TO “R-M”
(RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY): Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to table
second reading until June 22, 2004.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REQUIRING A PARTY OR SOCIAL GATHERING THAT BECOMES A
PUBLIC NUISANCE TO CEASE OR DISPERSE IMMEDIATELY UPON THE ORDER OF
ANY OFFICER OF THE AMES POLICE DEPARTMENT: Moved by Cross, seconded by
Vegge, to pass on second reading an ordinance requiring a party or social gathering that becomes
a public nuisance to cease or disperse immediately upon the order of any officer of the Ames
Police Department.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried.
COMMENTS: Moved by Vegge, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the letter from Amie
Rockow-Nelson and Jeffrey Nelson dated May 10, 2004.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to request the Mayor to send a letter to the Union Pacific
Railroad expressing thanks from the citizens of Ames for their upgrading, at their expense, the
crossing at Clark Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff to report back to the Council with
additional information pertaining to the letter from the Lincoln Way Chapter of the American
Red Cross dated June 3, 2004.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT: 9:02 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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