HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee Meeting 11/23/2004MINUTES OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA NOVEMBER 23, 2004
AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Policy Committee met
at 6:30 p.m. on the 23rd day of November, 2004, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515
Clark Avenue, with Mayor Ted Tedesco presiding. Present from the Ames City Council were Cross,
Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, and Wirth. Don Toms, representing the Story County Board
of Supervisors, Mike O’Brien, representing the Boone County Board of Supervisors, and Dennis
Kroeger, Ames Transit Agency, were present. Mike Clayton, representing the Iowa Department of
Transportation, arrived at 6:35 p.m.
AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2005/06 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(TIP): Public Works Director Paul Wiegand explained that the bridge expansion on East Lincoln
Way was expected to be accomplished in federal fiscal year 2004 (October 1, 2003, to
September 30, 2004); however, funding of the City project to widen East Lincoln Way in this
area was set back one year to balance General Obligation Bond funding. In addition, the Iowa
Department of Transportation (DOT) has requested that the MPO add the bridge-widening
project on South Duff Avenue at Squaw Creek to the 2005 TIP. That project is entirely funded
by the DOT, but their project is to be included in the TIP since it is within the MPO boundary.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to approve the amendment to the 2005/07 TIP by
moving the East Lincoln Way Trail Bridge project and adding the South Duff/Squaw Creek
Bridge-Widening project to 2005.
Roll Call Vote: 10-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO THE STATEWIDE URBAN DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SUDAS) BOARD OF DIRECTOR: Mr. Wiegand told the Council that the Ames Area MPO is
allocated one member on the Board of Directors, as is each of the other MPOs in the state.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Toms, to approve the appointment of John Joiner, Ames
Municipal Engineer, as the Ames Area MPO representative to the SUDAS Board of Directors.
Roll Call Vote: 10-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2005-2030 LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN: Paul Wiegand stated that one of the
initial steps in the process of updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan is to adopt a set of
Goals and Objectives. He advised that the Goals and Objectives are generally the same as the
2000 Master Transportation Plan; Goals #1, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 remain unchanged. Goal
#2 has changed with the addition of Paragraphs I. and j. to the Objectives and the last three
bullets in the Policy Section. Goal #3 involves the addition of a Safety category that is required
to be included in all Plan updates. Goal #4 relates to non-motorized travel included in the
addition of Paragraphs e. and f., as well as the last two bullets in the Policies.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to approve the Goals and Objectives for the 2005-2030
Long-Range Transportation Plan, as presented.
Roll Call Vote: 10-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REVIEW OF SURVEY FINDINGS RELATED TO TH E LONG-RANGE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE: Mr. Wiegand explained that, as part of the 2005-2030
Long-Range Transportation update, a survey of more than 800 residents was conducted. In
addition, 38 stakeholders were asked to respond to the survey. The results of the survey will be
utilized as projects are developed to address the deficiencies in the City’s transportation system.
According to Mr. Wiegand, the charts and graphs representing the results of the survey will be
further enhanced with geographical data that will help localize the responses to a given area.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:47 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:53 p.m. on the 23rd day of November, 2004, in
the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Tedesco
presiding and the following Council members present: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge,
and Wirth. Andrew Tugan, ex officio member, was absent.
ASSET GUIDELINES: Mayor Tedesco introduced Rob Wiese and Jim Pearson, volunteers serving
on the Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team (ASSET).
Assistant City Manager Sheila Lundt advised that the priorities for funding previously set by the
City Council had worked very well and seemed to remain pertinent to address the needs of Story
County. Those priorities were: (1) special emphasis given to low- and moderate-income
families, (2) meeting basic needs, (3) crisis intervention, (4) respite care, (5) prevention, and (6)
information and referral. Jim Pearson told the Council that their priorities were very important
and useful to the ASSET members as they make funding decisions.
According to Ms. Lundt, the City has $785,718 under contract with organizations for FY
2004/05. Requested funds for 2005/06 total $850,750, which represents an increase 8.27%. Ms.
Lundt said that the ASSET volunteers will need direction as to the amount of funding that the
City of Ames will make available to ASSET. Mayor Tedesco advised that the City Council will
address that during the discussion on Budget Guidelines.
After an inquiry by Mayor Tedesco, Mr. Pearson advised that agencies have been requested to
provide outcomes, which is a critical element in the process. According to Mr. Wiese,
improvements in the reporting methods and proof of accountability of each agency requesting
funds have been very beneficial.
The Mayor pointed out that four agencies have requested double-digit increases over last year
and asked what may be the causes. Ms. Lundt explained that the volunteers will be asking for
more information at their site visits to determine if there is justification of need.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to reaffirm the priorities previously set.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF FACES 2004 POSTER: Elaine Dunn and David Cornell, Human
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Relations Commission members, presented the Families of Ames Celebrating EthnicitieS
(FACES) 2004 poster to the Mayor and City Council.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Tedesco announced that Item #14 pertaining to Phasient
Technologies was pulled from the Agenda at staff’s request. He also asked that Item #12
pertaining to a Non-Disturbance Agreement with Clarion Technologies and Item #15 regarding
a Revolving Loan Fund Agreement with Micoy Corporation be pulled for separate discussion.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of November 9, 2004, and of the special
meeting of November 16, 2004
3. Motion setting December 2004 City Council meeting dates for December 14 and December 21,
2004
4. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class C Liquor and Outdoor Service Area - Cazador Mexican Restaurant, 127 Dotson Drive
b. Class B Wine and Class C Beer - Cub Foods, 3121 Grand Avenue
c. Special Class C Liquor - House of Chen, 2508 Ferndale Avenue
d. Class C Beer - Kwik Shop, 715 - 24th Street
5. Motion approving application for Class C Liquor license for Es Tas, 120 Welch Avenue
6. Motion approving application for Class C Beer Permit for That’s Entertainment, 129 Lincoln
Way
7. Motion directing City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing parking regulations on Kent
Avenue, Yorkshire Circle, and Yorkshire Street
8. Motion directing City Attorney to prepare an ordinance revising snow routes
9. RESOLUTION NO. 04-499 approving revisions to Purchasing Policies
10. RESOLUTION NO. 04-500 approving Telecommunication Tower Upgrade and Lease
Amendment with VoiceStream d/b/a T-Mobile International
11. RESOLUTION NO. 04-503 approving waiver of formal bidding requirement and authorizing
the purchase of Naviline Software License, related implementation, and training services from
Sungard HTE
12. RESOLUTION NO. 04-504 establishing assessment amount for Dayton Avenue improvements
associated with Eastgate Subdivision
13. RESOLUTION NO. 04-505 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Combustion
Turbine Generator, Contract No. 12 – Electrical Installation; setting December 10, 2004, as bid
due date and December 21, 2004, as the date of public hearing
14. RESOLUTION NO. 04-506 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Westbend Drive
Area Storm Sewer Outlet Erosion Control project; setting December 15, 2004, as bid due date
and December 21, 2004, as date of public hearing
15. RESOLUTION NO. 04-507 awarding a contract for HVAC, Alarm/Control, and Other Building
Systems Maintenance in City Hall to Accurate Mechanical Company, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa,
in the amount of $41,200
16. RESOLUTION NO. 04-508 authorizing moving the HVAC System Replacement forward one
year (FY 2005/06 budget)
17. RESOLUTION NO. 04-509 approving contract and bond for 2004/05 Clear Water Diversion
Program
18. RESOLUTION NO. 04-510 approving contract and bond for 2004/05 Bicycle Trail System -
Bloomington Road Trail Extension
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19. RESOLUTION NO. 04-511 approving contract and bond for Combustion Turbine Generator,
Contract No. 4 - Demineralized Water Storage Tank
20. RESOLUTION NO. 04-512 approving contract and bond for Combustion Turbine Generator,
Contract No. 11 - Mechanical Installation
21. RESOLUTION NO. 04-513 accepting completion of public improvements for the Country
Meadows Subdivision, 2nd Addition, and releasing security
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CLARION TECHNOLOGIES NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT: City Attorney John
Klaus explained the terms of the Agreement, which will give a degree of protection against
disturbance by a default of Dayton Park.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-501 approving the
Non-Disturbance Agreement for Clarion Technologies.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REVOLVING LOAN FUND AGREEMENT WITH MICOY CORPORATION: City Manager
Steve Schainker told the City Council that due to cash-flow issues, Micoy notified the City that
they are unable to make timely payments and requested modification to the loan agreement. City
staff and Micoy discussed the loan and tentatively agreed to make the loan current through the
October 15, 2004, scheduled payment and they will make a balloon payment of $12,959.87 on
the remaining balance of the loan on its currently scheduled maturity date of August 15, 2005.
Council Member Cross suggested that it may be more beneficial to Micoy Corporation to lower
their monthly payments and extend the term of the loan. Council Member Goodman stated that
he needed more information from the company prior to making a decision on this request.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Vegge, to request Micoy Corporation to make a brief
presentation, including alternate proposals, to the City Council at their meeting of December 14,
2004, pertaining to this request.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
WORKSHOP ON REGIONAL COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT DESIGN
STANDARDS: City Planner Ray Anderson reminded the City Council that it was their desire, as
directed on November 9, 2004, to review and discuss the proposed overlay zoning regulations
prior to scheduling the public hearing and readings necessary to adopt the proposed Northeast
Gateway Overlay (O-GNE) District regulations. He described the purpose of gateway overlays,
Master Plans, and Major Site Development Plans. Mr. Anderson said that the proposed Design
Guidelines expressed the intent of the community for development of land in the Northeast
Gateway Overlay District; they were created from “shared interests,” identified by the Steering
Committee and focus groups. He described the six site design features that were addressed in
the proposed Design Guidelines: Overall Design, Site Layout, Access and Circulation,
Landscaping, Building Design, and Signage and Lighting, and reviewed the minimum
requirements of each design feature.
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Council Member Vegge asked what modifications had been suggested by the Planning and
Zoning Commission at their meeting of November 3, 2004. Mr. Anderson explained the
recommended changes and stated that those had been included in the proposed regulations.
Council Member Wirth suggested that specific requirements be included for storm water
management techniques. She stated that she liked the wording Jim Popken had used in an e-mail
to the Council, which stated, “The development shall incorporate into the site design alternative
storm water management techniques, such as: porous pavement, properly filtered bio-swales,
rain gardens, or infiltration basins.” Ms. Wirth would like those inserted into the Standards so
people understand the expectations up-front. Mr. Anderson advised that staff is still learning
about those techniques, and one particular technique may or may not work in a development of
this size. Ms. Wirth pointed out that the language is such that it does not state the development
will have all of those things, but gives examples of the kinds of things that would be required.
On the issue of lighting, she stated that she is also concerned about the non-specificity; specific
standards need to be included. She would like to see the City use the standards as prescribed by
the Illumination Engineering Society of North America. Council Member Mahayni said he
believed that lighting is an issue that has been often overlooked and definitely needs to be
addressed.
Under the “Standards for Overall Design,” and specifically under Paragraph (e), Council
Member Mahayni suggested that it be worded as follows:, “The drainage that maintains the
current Marsh will be reviewed by professional experts in hydrology, biology, and other relevant
specialties. ...” A discussion ensued concerning the importance of the eco system. It was
suggested that the remainder of that paragraph be worded as follows, “...and accommodations
will be made by the developer to protect, enhance, and mitigate negative impacts to the existing
eco-system of Ketelsen Marsh.” Steve Lekwa, Story County Conservation Director, agreed that
the suggested wording would help clarify the standard.
Mr. Lekwa also addressed the concept of a buffer strip around the Marsh. The primary goal is
the ecological integrity of the area. He advised that the “Standards for Landscaping,” and
specifically Paragraph (d), were well within what they had talked about, are very workable, and
will serve to protect the Marsh from wind-blown debris and protect users of the area from the
visual impact of being next to a major commercial development.
Also under “Standards for Overall Design,” Council Member Vegge would like the site for a
community welcome center to be in a prominent location.
Council Member Mahayni pointed out that there will be one Master Plan for the entire Northeast
Overlay District. There will be multiple Major Site Development Plans.
Catherine Scott, 1510 Roosevelt, Ames, advised that she had observed all of the meetings of the
Steering Committee, which made her more aware of design. She showed pictures that she had
taken of existing commercial buildings in Ames, which depicted architectural features, variations
of building height, landscaping, buffers, parking areas, and facade treatments. Her point was
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that design standards are, in part, just commonsense, and by creating new doesn’t ensure that
anything different will be done. She said that this commercial development will be around for
the next 30 to 40 years, and now is a good time to start being more energy-efficient, using
alternative storm water management techniques, and adopting specific lighting standards.
Jim Cooper, 916 Ridgewood, Ames, stated that he was a member of the Steering Committee.
He encouraged the City Council to put the regulations pertaining to lighting, energy efficiency,
and storm water management back into the Standards. Mr. Cooper said those three elements
were high priorities of the Committee.
Jim Popken, 920 Clark Avenue, Ames, clarified points made in his e-mail message to the City
Council dated November 22, 2004. He said that the Committee struggled with being specific
enough in defining the Standards; the Standards were designed to meet their “intent.” Regarding
the wording pertaining to the Ketelsen Marsh, he urged the Council to include a specific
requirement pertaining to the depth of the buffer strip. Pertaining to lighting intensity, he would
like the Standards to make the distinction between “guidelines” and “standards.” Mr. Popken
advised that the Steering Committee did form a consensus that lighting would be regulated by
intensity.
Anita Maher-Lewis, 333 Rockwell, Ames, recommended that the Standards define “professional
expert” as it pertains to the Marsh. She would like accommodations to be made for unforeseen
damages that may be done to the Marsh due to drainage changes. Ms. Maher-Lewis felt it was
too broad to state that “storm water management would be properly managed;” it needs to be
further defined.
Jamey Flegal, Wolford Development, 1200 Mountain Creek Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee,
advised that, in reference to Ketelsen Marsh and the buffer, he had consulted with Jim Popken
and Steve Lekwa, and Wolford Development has hired Prairies and Wetlands Consultants to
work with them on the potential wetlands. Regarding storm water management, the developers
would certainly be willing to look at incorporating alternative storm water management
techniques, where appropriate. Pertaining to lighting intensity, he suggested that a maximum
foot candle be the standard.
Jim Murdoch, 1510 Roosevelt, Ames, explained the ranking of standards performed by the
Steering Committee. He recommended that the rankings be ignored; when there is a high one,
it is important, but when there is a low one, it doesn’t mean anything.
Holly Fuchs, 806 Brookridge Avenue, Ames, encouraged the City Council to make the design
standards as precise as possible; standards that can be enforced. She also said that she would like
to see members of the Steering Committee give their appraisal of the process.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to set December 14, 2004, as the date of
public hearing and first reading of an ordinance establishing the Northeast Gateway Overlay (O-
GNE) District zoning regulations, with modifications as discussed above pertaining to lighting
intensity, storm water management, energy efficiency, placing a welcome center in a prominent
location, and Ketelsen Marsh issues; and, including revised wording for Paragraph 8(e).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Mr. Schainker also reminded the City Council that at their meeting of November 9, 2004, they
indicated that they would like to give direction to the City Manager at this meeting regarding
the specific issues that should be covered in a Zoning Agreement prior to the staff finalizing
negotiations with the developer. He explained several possible issues to be negotiated.
Council Member Goodhue requested that the City Attorney review any Option to Purchase the
land in question.
Council Member Wirth asked the developer to clarify if plans had changed to construct a life-
style center versus a traditional covered mall. Mr. Flegal stated that the greatest benefit to his
participating in the Steering Committee meetings was that he was able to get a sense of what the
community wanted from the people representing Ames residents. After hearing those comments,
the developer has decided to build a life-style center that would be comprised of a group of
specialty retailers, a couple major anchors, and many mini anchor stores. There would be more
of a streetscape feel and it would have more open areas. The square footage would be somewhat
reduced; it would possibly be 400,000 to 500,000 square feet. The market study has not been
changed at this time; that study made projections on the expenditure potential of the community.
Mr. Flegal stated that, traditionally, the sales per square foot for in-line space, e.g., specialty
stores, is greater than the sales per square foot for department stores. He does not believe that
the anticipated sales figures will go down.
Council Member Goodman would like the developer to be required to enter into an agreement
that he would pay back to the community any costs of development if the net result of this
development is a loss (that the costs of providing services to this location over time is not offset
by the increased revenues in property taxes and in Local Option Sales Tax). Council Member
Goodhue said that that is the intent of reviewing the list of requirements for the Development
Agreement. Council Member Mahayni pointed out that there will be many investors, e.g.,
banks, major anchors, mini anchors, that would not invest if it would not be profitable to do so.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, that the following issues be addressed in the Zoning
Agreement: Conceptual Site Plan; proof of financing; proof of tenant commitments; minimum
square footage; identification of square footage to major anchors, mini anchors, and specialty
shops; maximum time for construction; construction to begin with the life-style center first;
support for Transit; developer responsibilities for infrastructure; no special incentives; treat like
any other developer (City responsibility for oversizing, middle two lanes of street construction);
bike path; water; sewer; street; storm water; traffic control; a Purchase Agreement for land on
both the north and south sides.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay:
Goodman. Motion declared carried.
The meeting recessed at 10:20 p.m. and reconvened at 10:25 p.m.
DISCUSSION ON THE UNIVERSITY-IMPACTED AREA: At the November 9, 2004, meeting,
the City Council asked staff to respond to a number of questions and proposals to be included
in the Sub-Area Plan for the University-Impacted Area. Those issues were (1) brick as the
primary exterior building material, (2) building height, (3) residential building footprint, and (4)
parking standards. City Planner Jeff Benson provided information about the specific findings
of the sub-area planning relevant to those issues. He said on some of these issues, staff has no
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recommendation because it was not part of the scope for this planning work, as approved by the
City Council. Mr. Benson said that after receiving Council’s direction on what to include in the
Plan, staff will continue to work with interested stakeholders to complete the Plan, related
revisions to the Land Use Policy Plan, and revisions to the University-Impacted Overlay District
zoning ordinance.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to consider the cost of this historic
preservation work in the budget process and pursue available grant funding.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Lengthy discussions ensued on parking standards and compatibility issues.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Goodman, to require building height in the RH Districts be
limited to 3 ½ stories and follow up with a parking study.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Mahayni, to amend the motion to encompass all other
elements of the Plan, i.e., require building size in the East RH District to be limited to 11,000
square feet and require variation in the front facade and other form-giving elements.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to table this issue until December 21, 2004.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by
Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-514 approving the Preliminary Plat for AirPort
Business Park with the following stipulations:
1. That the developer will construct and dedicate all public improvements within the development to
City of Ames Urban Standards, as required, including: dedication of public right-of-way, street
paving, curb, gutter, sidewalks, street lights, water main, sanitary sewer main, and storm sewer
improvements, prior to approval of the Final Plat, or execute an Improvement Agreement to
guarantee the completion of all public improvements and provide security in the form of an
Improvement Guarantee, as set forth in Section 23.409 of the Municipal Code.
2. That a note be placed on the Final Plat drawings indicating that no vehicular access will be
provided from Airport Road to Lots 2 and 3. All vehicular access to the lots within the
development shall come from AirPort Court.
3. That a note be placed on the Final Plat drawings indicating that any future maintenance needed to
the storm water structure located within the U. S. Highway 30 right-of-way, as determined by the
Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), will be the responsibility of the property owner.
4. That the developer secure all necessary permits prior to commencing any work within the IDOT
right-of-way.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FOR NO-INTEREST DOWNTOWN REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND GRANT
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FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 220-224 MAIN STREET: Moved by Wirth, seconded by
Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-515 approving the request for a three-year no-interest
loan from the Downtown Revolving Loan Fund and a grant for design fees associated with
improvements to property located at 220-224 Main Street.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay:
None. Abstaining: Goodhue. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FOR NO-INTEREST LOAN FROM THE DOWNTOWN REVOLVING LOAN
FUND FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 203-205 MAIN STREET: Moved by Mahayni,
seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-516 approving the request for a three-
year no-interest loan from the Downtown Revolving Loan Fund associated with improvements
to property located at 203-205 Main Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY INFILL PROGRAM: The City Council, at their meeting of
November 9, 2004, directed staff to place this item on the November 23, 2004, Agenda to
discuss the concept of an advisory committee.
Council Member Goodhue said that it was time for this Council to realize that even though a lot
of time had been spent on this issue and there was a very good task force in place to work on it,
full consensus will not be achievable.
Council Member Cross believed the focus group should focus on arterial streets and streets that
they believe present safety issues.
Moved by Wirth to commission the representative focus group that met with the City Council
on November 9, with the addition of a visually impaired representative, to create and administer
a process that will obtain public input from a variety of perspectives regarding a possible
Pedestrian Walkway Program, and based on the feedback received from this input, suggest to
the City Council possible criteria and priorities for a sidewalk infill program that will likely
receive general public support.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to commission the representative focus group, with
the addition of a visually impaired representative, ask them to focus only on those streets (to
have sidewalks installed) where safety and mobility are issues by working with the Public Works
staff, and report back to the City Council.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay:
Goodman. Motion declared carried.
HEARING ON COMBUSTION TURBINE GENERATOR, CONTRACT NO. 13 – EXHAUST
SYSTEM: The Mayor opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak,
he closed the hearing.
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Moved by Goodman, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-517 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Braden Manufacturing, LLC, of Tulsa,
Oklahoma, in the amount of $586,250.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON ADOPTION OF A PLANNED RESIDENCE DEVELOPMENT (F-PRD)
PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1100 ADAMS STREET (WINDSOR
OAKS): The hearing was opened by the Mayor. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was
closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-518 approving the
Revised Major Site Development Plan for the Planned Residence Development (PRD) in
Windsor Oaks.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS ON PRESTON CIRCLE AND
WESTON DRIVE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on first reading an
ordinance establishing parking regulations on Preston Circle and Weston Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS ON CRESTMOOR AVENUE
AND LAUREL STREET: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to pass on first reading an
ordinance establishing parking regulations on Crestmoor Avenue and Laurel Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REPEALING REQUIREMENT FOR HOMEOWNERS TO PROVIDE
PROOF OF GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE WHEN ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES ON THEIR PERSONAL RESIDENCES: Moved by Goodman, seconded by
Goodhue, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3810 repealing the requirement
for homeowners to provide proof of general liability insurance when engaged in construction
activities on their personal residences.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR MINI-
STORAGE WAREHOUSE FACILITIES IN THE HIGHWAY-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL
(HOC) ZONE: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3811 making a text amendment regarding regulations for mini-storage
warehouse facilities in the Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC) Zone.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET GUIDELINES: Mayor Tedesco introduced Duane Pitcher, Finance
Director, and Carol Collings, Budget Officer.
Mr. Pitcher said that the improvement of the national economy has had a positive effect on certain
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revenues for the City, e.g., local option sales tax, building permit fees, and road use tax. The City
also continues to enjoy moderate growth in valuation of taxable property even after rollback.
Significant increases in fuel costs are likely to continue to have a negative impact on some City
programs. He advised that, with a combination of reduced expenses and slightly increased
revenues, the City General Fund balance ended the FY 2003/04 year with a fund balance $500,000
greater than budgeted.
Mr. Pitcher highlighted changes in the Police and Fire Retirement System and IPERS, Internal
Services, Health Insurance, residential roll-back, interest earnings, Local Option Sales Tax,
Hotel/Motel Tax, utility rates, Community Development Block Grant/Housing, and CyRide.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to increase the allocation to ASSET by 3% for FY
2005/06.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to increase the allocation to the Commission on The Arts
(COTA) by 3% for FY 2005/06.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Mahayni, to allocate the same funding to Human Relations FACES
($1,500), Economic Development projects ($50,000), Iowa Games/Special Olympics ($7,500), July
4th fireworks ($5,000), Economic Development dues ($24,573), Partner Cities ($3,000), and
Chamber dues ($1,707).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to direct Public Works staff to work with the
Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers to make a presentation to the City Council sometime in January,
including the video of their route through Ames to better understand the engineers’ perspective.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to refer to staff the letter from Forrest Harlan, 2953
Northwestern, Ames, pertaining to the bus system in Ames.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Wirth brought the Council’s attention to the summary of assistance provided by
the Ames/Story County Housing Partnership, which had been placed around the dais.
CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to hold a closed session as provided
by Section 20.17(3), Code of Iowa, to discuss collective bargaining.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to reconvene the regular meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-519 approving
the Agreement between the City of Ames and IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electric
Workers), Local 55.
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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ADJOURNMENT: 11:44 p.m.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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