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AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA DECEMBER 21, 2004
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES HOUSING GOVERNING BOARD
The regular meeting of the Ames Housing Governing Board was called to order by Chairperson Tedesco at 6:30
p.m. on December 21, 2004, with the following members present: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, and
Vegge. Board Members Dalrymple and Wirth and Andrew Tugan, ex officio member, were absent.
SECTION 8 MODERATE REHABILITATION RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM: Housing Coordinator
Vanessa Baker Latimer advised that staff is recommending that the City not renew the Moderate
Rehabilitation contracts, which expire on July 31, 2005. She explained that the City administers 31 units
located in the Sheldon Munn apartment complex, which assist very low-income, elderly, and displaced
persons with rental housing needs. They made this recommendation due to: (1) the uncertainty of future
funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that may not be sufficient to
cover future administrative costs, and (2) the lease-up rate for the Moderate Rehabilitation Program has
been steadily declining. The steady decline is due to a shift to a more transient client population, the lack
of parking, and the lack of modern conveniences.
According to Ms. Baker Latimer, HUD has also indicated to her that, if the owner fails for a period of six
continuous months to have at least 90% of the assisted units leased or available for leasing by eligible
families, the Public Housing Authority may reduce the number of units covered by the contract. Ms. Baker
Latimer also stated that she had spoken to Mr. Clark, the owner of the Sheldon Munn apartment complex,
regarding this issue. He had been concerned about the vacancies and indicated that he would be supportive
of the City not renewing the Agreement.
Alternatives that could be pursued in accordance with HUD regulations for this program were reviewed
by Ms. Baker Latimer. Under any of the alternatives, those participants currently under a lease would not
lose their assistance.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-539 electing not to renew the
Agreement with HUD for the City’s Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program, effective July 1, 2005;
and requesting a reduction in the number of units from 31 to 20 and conversion of these units to the City’s
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, effective February 1, 2005.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:42 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:43 p.m. on the 21st day of December, 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, and Vegge. Council Member
Wirth and Andrew Tugan, ex officio member, were absent.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Goodhue asked to pull, for separate discussion, Item #12,
which pertained to modification of the Revolving Loan Fund Agreement with Phasient Learning
Technologies.
Council Member Vegge requested to pull, for separate discussion, Item #13, which pertained to the East
Lincoln Way Widening Project.
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 December 14, 2004
3. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
4. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class C Liquor - Tip Top Lounge, 201 East Lincoln Way
5. Motion accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2004
6. RESOLUTION NO. 04–540 approving reappointment of Council Member Steve Goodhue to the Ames
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
7. RESOLUTION NO. 04-541approving designation of City representatives to Central Iowa Regional
Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 04-542 approving Commission on The Arts (COTA) mini-grants
9. RESOLUTION NO. 04-543 approving agreement between the City of Ames and the Iowa Department
of Economic Development to provide a pass-through award and related reporting for the Comprehensive
Management Award for CADseek
10. RESOLUTION NO. 04-544 approving agreement between the City of Ames and the Iowa Department
of Economic Development to provide a pass-through award and related reporting for the Comprehensive
Management Award for Xenacom
11. RESOLUTION NO. 04-547approving preliminary plans and specifications for Feeder Upgrade and
Ductline Construction Project; setting December 30, 2004, as the bid due date and January 11, 2005, as
date of public hearing
12. RESOLUTION NO. 04-548approving Change Order No. 1 for Combustion Turbine Generator, Contract
No. 10 – Site Preparation, Foundations, and Underground
13. RESOLUTION NO. 04-549 authorizing waiver of formal bidding procedures and authorizing the
purchase of 15-kV Breakers from WESCO in the amount of $111,119.50
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
REVOLVING LOAN FUND AGREEMENT WITH PHASIENT LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES:
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-545 approving the modification
of the Revolving Loan Fund Agreement with Phasient Learning Technologies.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge. Voting nay: None. Abstaining:
Goodhue. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these
minutes.
EAST LINCOLN WAY WIDENING PROJECT: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Cross, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 04-546 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the East Lincoln Way
Widening Project; setting January 19, 2005, as the bid due date and January 25, 2005, as the date of public
hearing.
Council Member Vegge asked about the Skunk River Trail Bridge, noting that $425,000 was allocated for
reconstruction of the bridge. Public Works Director Wiegand advised that cost was based on widening
the bridge by approximately 12 feet and reconstruction of a portion of the existing roadway bridge, which
is in very poor condition.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one wished to speak during this time.
DISCUSSION ON COMMERCIAL CODE CHANGES: Fire Chief Clint Petersen introduced Scott
Ripperger, Inspections Division; Deputy Chief Russ Scott, and members of the ad hoc committee present:
Jerry Nelson; Mike Sloter; Curtis Pike; Bob Friedrich, Jr.; and Dirk Westercamp,
Chief Petersen explained that the Fire Department Inspection staff developed the Commercial Permit Plan
Submittal Guidelines for commercial permit requests to assist developers, design professionals, and
contractors (“Built Community”). These Guidelines define the administrative process for implementing
the newly adopted 2003 version of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, and
International Fire Code. Mr. Petersen further stated the Commercial Permit Plan Submittal Guidelines
would affect proposed commercial development and did not apply to one- and two-family dwellings. He
explained the process followed to develop the Guidelines.
Chief Petersen stated that the majority of the “Built Community” participated in the process and are in
agreement with the new Guidelines; however, there are some that do not want to provide any drawings and
some do not see the benefit of stamped drawings. Inspection staff believed that without adequate drawings
and information, Code compliance issues cannot be determined in the plan review stage. The benefits to
the “Built Community” included more complete review of drawings and Code compliance, reduced need
for in-field changes, reduced plan review time, faster turnaround of plans, and more consistency in Code
enforcement. The Guidelines also increase the safety to the City’s end-customers who live in, shop in, or
visit these buildings. It was explained by Chief Petersen that implementation of these Guidelines was an
administrative action that could have been undertaken by the City’s Building Official; however, due to the
fact that these requirements represent a substantial change from past practice, staff felt that it was
important to involve the entire “Built Community.”
Bob Friedrich, Jr., advised that members of the Ames Home Builders reviewed the Guidelines, and
revisions were made based upon their input. Because the Guidelines dealt with commercial permits, they
did not affect the majority of its members.
Council Member Vegge pointed out that these Guidelines would be reviewed after one year and asked if
that would be a formal process. Chief Petersen advised that the Guidelines would actually be reviewed on
a quarterly basis with the ad hoc committee.
Deputy Scott clarified that stamped plans would be required based on occupancy of buildings and the
complexity of buildings.
Council Member Goodman expressed that he would like smaller projects to be able to follow a more-
simple process. Chief Petersen did not believe that these Guidelines created any inconvenience for small
businesses. Ad hoc committee member Dirk Westercamp indicated that one of the purposes of creating
the Guidelines was to eliminate waste.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, affirming the implementation of the Commercial Permit Plan
Submittal Guidelines, effective January 1, 2005, and directing that the Fire Chief report back to the City
Council after one year on how the Guidelines are working.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REVIEW OF DRAFT ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE
NORTHEAST GATEWAY ZONING DISTRICT: Changes to the proposed ordinance, requested
by the City Council at their meeting of December 14, 2004, were reviewed by Planning and Housing
Director Matt Flynn. Specifically, Standards 14h, 16a,18i, and pylon signs were revised and energy-
efficiency standards were added.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to direct that the design standards, as amended, for the “O-GNE”
(Northeast Gateway Overlay District) be included in the ordinance adopting such zoning regulations.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON UNIVERSITY-IMPACTED AREA (TABLED FROM 11/23/04): Planner Jeff
Benson gave a chronological review of the action taken to date on this issue. The Council had directed staff
to report back on off-street parking; design standards for maximum building height, maximum footprint
size and building shape, all in the East RH District of the University-Impacted Area; Urban Revitalization
Program; and basis for density standards.
Mr. Benson referenced the Council Action Form , which gave options to consider for each of the pending
issues. Staff had recommended that the following action be taken: (1) Off-Street Parking: Complete the
design standards for the UIA independently of any decisions on the parking standards; (2) Design
Standards in the East RH District: Incorporate the alternative standard for building height, size, and shape
for the portions of the East R-H District along Lincoln Way and Beach Avenue; (3) Urban Revitalization
Program: Continue to include brick in the criteria for the Urban Revitalization Program, even if brick
becomes a mandatory element. (4) Basis for Density Standard: Direct staff to investigate this issue
separately from the UIA sub-area planning, with a community-wide perspective.
Upon being questioned, Mr. Benson advised that to qualify under the Urban Revitalization Program, an
owner would need to put in more brick than what is required under the UIA Plan.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Cross, to approve the Draft Plan for the University-Impacted Area with
the modifications as outlined above for off-street parking, design standards for maximum building height,
Urban Revitalization Program, and basis for density standards.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to amend the motion to direct staff to put together a round-table
discussion involving property owners, renters, members of the SCAN, etc., during the second quarter of
2005 to discuss off-street parking requirements.
Council Member Mahayni believed that a parking study would be necessary. An integral part of the
investigation would be public input; through that, the issues would be identified.
Gloria Betcher, 531 Hayward Avenue, Ames, spoke as the Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission.
She expressed concern about the alternative standard for a portion of the East RH District, specifically Item
C, which she quoted as “...building design shall be compatible with existing and proposed buildings within
the same full block, the adjacent blocks on either side, and the block directly across the street...”. Ms.
Betcher felt that it was confusing and would allow too much flexibility and variability. Ms. Betcher
indicated that she raised this concern as a “preservation issue.”
Moved by Mahayni to further amend the motion to extend the development moratorium deferral period
until April 2, 2005.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Vote on Amendment: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Roll Call Vote on Motion, as Amended: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL NODE AT U. S. HIGHWAY 30 AND SOUTH DAKOTA AVENUE:
Jeff Benson reminded the City Council that, in May 2004, they had directed staff to work on an overlay
zoning district for this area. He indicated that there are some very core issues that need to be resolved
before design guidelines could be created. Community-scale commercial uses were described. He said
Community Commercial Nodes were intended to serve as major components of future commercial acreage
needed to serve a growing community; they are not meant to be corridors.
Mr. Benson explained goals and issues for South Dakota/U. S. 30 Community Gateway and Commercial
Node. He said a goal was to create a shopping and services area where there is shared attraction involving
more than one trip to two or more destinations within a Node. The Council was told that the Community
Commercial Node at the Highway 30 and South Dakota Avenue interchange was an emerging area; one
building had been completed with both commercial and residential uses, two single-story commercial
buildings were under construction, and a project of eight buildings with both commercial and residential
uses had been submitted for development approval.
Staff prepared alternative concepts for potential development at this location. Developers, landowners,
and other interested people reviewed these alternative concepts, as did the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Those concepts were explained by Mr. Benson. He advised that, based on the feedback
received from developers, the proposed project (eight buildings) on the west was really what they wanted
to do, and they were going to move forward with it; it is permitted by Code, and they have the right to
continue with that project. Mr. Benson said that the City could proceed with implementation steps to push
any of the concepts forward without dealing with a gateway overlay, details about roofs, building
materials, and landscaping; the typical zoning issues of building setbacks, parking lot placement, and land
use can be dealt with at this meeting. He elaborated that the Council could direct staff to change the
Community Commercial Node text to eliminate residential, create a build-to line, create a building setback,
or disallow front-yard parking. By taking such action, staff could bring the ordinance change back to the
City Council some time in January; meanwhile, based on the City Council’s vision, staff could start
working on the overlay standards. They needed to create the kind of commercial environment that is
needed to bring 800,000 square feet of vital commercial space to the subject neighborhood.
Discussion ensued on the different concepts. According to Mr. Benson, in his most-recent conversation
with the developers who own the rest of the property on the north side of Mortensen, they indicated that
they would like to have the option to proceed with mixed-use development in that area.
Council Member Goodman asked what the plan was for the area south of Highway 30. Mr. Benson said
the plan shows a Node in the area of the interchange. When the area develops, if it is consistent with the
plan to provide more commercial use of the same nature south of the interchange, it could be done. He
also stated that the southeast quadrant is not in Ames’ growth corridor; it is anticipated that that land will
remain the property of Iowa State University forever.
Mr. Goodman said he saw the City “playing catch-up.” He wanted to know how the plan for this area
could still be effective since some development had occurred. Mr. Benson said that he felt it would be
wise, when the overlay was created, for the City to take in the area to the south; it should at least be
considered that when the area (south of the interchange) comes in, the overlay would apply to it.
Mr. Benson advised that what he really asked was what the City wanted its Community Commercial Nodes
around town to be. The overlay should also contemplate the area south.
Council Member Vegge asked about parking standards that were already in place. He was told by Mr.
Benson that parking is allowed anywhere unless the ordinance prevents it; there is a section of the
development standards that lists the zoning districts where parking is prohibited. In the district in question,
parking is allowed in the front yard.
Council Member Mahayni said that he expects a certain set of services to be offered in a Community
Commercial Node; it should be more commercial than residential. He felt that by allowing residential uses
to be included with commercial uses, it put the Council in a dilemma as there is a perception that there was
a market for residential, but not for commercial yet at those sites; as such, the commercial is being used
as a prelude to build residential. Mr. Mahayni thought that the City would face similar dilemmas every
time a Community Commercial Node was created because development is pushing that way, and the City
was not prepared for it. Due to the perception that there is no market for commercial yet, they may be
sacrificing the site. This may mean that the people who live in the northwest part of Ames would need to
drive all the way to the southeast to do certain kinds of shopping.
Doug McCay, 5500 - 240th Street, Ames, said that he attended the first public meetings held on this issue,
and one of the things that concerned him was that Concept C showed that the southwest part of the
interchange would become Community Commercial Node, but that is not addressed in Concept D. He
pointed out that there are four corners at this interchange; as work is done on these issues, the City should
consider making the southwest corner into a Community Commercial Node for that area.
Dickson Jensen, 600 Timbercreek Drive, Ames, reminded the City Council that he had brought a rezoning
request for this land before them approximately six to nine months ago. In his opinion, people do not like
the eight multi-use buildings in this area. He pointed out that they had the opportunity to rezone this area
and have a nice residential development at that location. He felt that the City is “behind the ball,” as there
is a buyer on the table, but the City is not ready. In Mr. Jensen’s opinion, there were a lot of rules written
and developers need to follow the rules. Businesses need to plan a year or more in advance, and the rules
cannot be changed all the time. Mr. Jensen said that he owned quite a bit of land in the subject area, and
he can’t plan well when the rules are changed all the time. He pointed out that Ames could have had a nice
Fareway store, Walgreen’s store, convenience store, and bank in this location, but City Council denied his
request for rezoning because they wanted design standards. According to Mr. Jensen, things that people
want and would use on the corner in question don’t necessarily follow the Council’s “picture.” Mr. Jensen
encouraged the City Council not to change anything and let this area continue to develop under the rules
that had been set forth. He recommended that the City Council should set some rules in place so that when
a developer is ready to move forward, they can trust that things will get done according to agreements that
were set forth. Mr. Jensen told the Council that they should recognize that their discussions at these
minutes have “real impacts on real people in the real world.”
Council Member Cross said that the City Council was aware that when rules change, it created increased
costs and made long-term planning difficult. He pointed out that Mr. Jensen came before this body earlier
this year asking for a change that the City Council did not approve; now when the Council is considering
making a change, he does not like the possibility of change. Mr. Cross also advised that the Council did
not approve a development moratorium even though things were developing rapidly in this area; yet part
of Mr. Jensen’s reason for seeking changes was that the area was not developing as timely as he had
expected. It was Mr. Jensen’s opinion that the development on the west side of Dickson should be multi-
family; it was too far away from viable commercial land. His recommendation at this stage was to not
allow the buildings to be built on the street, which is part of Concept D (people drive 35 miles-per-hour
through this area; it is not conducive to this area for buildings to be right next to the street); and do not
remove the housing component from the option. Mr. Jensen believed that the area in the northwest portion
of the area in question should be zoned RH (Residential High Density); it is not a viable commercial spot.
Council Member Goodhue asked Mr. Jensen for his reaction to everything east of Dickinson being
commercial, the southern part of the land north of Mortensen being commercial, and everything else
remaining mixed-use. Mr. Jensen indicated his approval of that option.
Jim Popken, 920 Clark Avenue, Ames, spoke on behalf of the Smart Growth Group. He said that he was
disappointed by the lack of progress on creating an overlay in this area. Mr. Popken advised that he had
spoken with many people, and they all wanted to see commercial uses in this area. He said he also
supported removing the mixed-use concept for this area; it takes away valuable commercial property.
After that change is made, he would like to see some progress made as quickly as possible to make this
area an attractive gateway. In general, he supported the staff’s recommendation.
Steve Schainker advised that the real question asked by staff was how viable Concept D is now since there
is an application for the construction of the apartment complex; it has not yet been approved, but it is in
the process. The current regulations would allow it.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Vegge, to approve Alternative Concept D as the basis for the overlay
district at U. S. Highway 30 and South Dakota. (Option D: Assume currently submitted projects are built
as proposed; eliminate residential uses from the remaining Community Commercial Node; 25-foot building
setback and no front-yard parking – allow parking only beside and behind the buildings; street trees and
trees in front yards to frame streets with green space and enhance gateway area.)
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to amend the motion to have the break line be at Dickinson
Street (take the entire southern quadrant, break it at Dickinson, and take everything on the northern
quadrant except the northwest part, which is the area which best suits RH); remove the 25-foot building
setback, and allow front-yard parking.
Vote on Amendment: 1-4. Voting aye: Goodhue. Voting nay: Cross, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge. Motion
failed.
Moved by Vegge to amend the motion to remove the northwest corner of the north side of Mortensen Road
west of South Dakota as mixed-use.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Mahayni pointed out that the premise of approving what was before them tonight was
that two steps would follow: the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and design guidelines for the
entryway. He felt the Council was addressing questions that related to design guidelines.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to amend the motion to delete the requirement for a 25-foot
setback, allow front-yard parking, change the “northwest block” (northwest quadrant on the north side)
from Commercial to Mixed-Use, and direct staff to work with the developer to change the “west end”
(planned eight buildings) from Mixed-Use to High-Density Residential, if possible (Commercial would
run on the west side of Dickinson, Mixed-Use on the northwest quadrant, and the west end would be High-
Density).
Vote on Amendment: 3-2. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Vegge. Voting nay: Goodman, Mahayni.
Motion declared carried.
Vote on Motion, as Amended: 4-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Vegge. Voting nay: Mahayni.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Cross, to direct staff to start looking at the southwest quadrant of this
intersection.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST BY SIGFRED OLSON ESTATE FOR WAIVER OF REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT: Dale Sharp, 1237 McKinley Drive, Ames, spoke on behalf of First National
Bank, the trustee of the Sigfred Olson Estate. The trust is soon to be terminated, the beneficiaries desire
to sell a portion of the land, and the applicant is proposing to replat the subject site into two parcels. He
acknowledged that it is the practice of the City to require two agreements to be signed prior to granting
a waiver. One agreement requires that the property owner pay for the costs associated with buying-out
rural water rights and one requires the property owner waive their rights to appeal future assessments for
the installation of public improvements when public infrastructure is extended to the property in the future.
Mr. Sharp advised that the trustee is not willing to sign the agreements because it believes that the
agreements will negatively impact the sale of the property. City Attorney John Klaus clarified the
stipulations of the agreements.
Moved by Goodman, seconded by Mahayni, to deny the request for a waiver of the requirement for
approval of a subdivision plat by the City of Ames for a division of land located north of the city limits
along Stagecoach Road.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REVISION TO THE 2004/05 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROJECTS FOR THE CITY’S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM: Staff proposed the following revisions: (1)
Proceed with implementing and spending all of the funds allocated for the Deposit Assistance and the
Minor Repair for Non-Profits Programs, (2) Implement the Down-Payment and Closing-Cost Assistance
Program, (3) Delay implementing the Minor Repair Program for Homeowners; (4) Proceed with
implementing the Curb Accessibility Program and the Acquisition/Reuse Program and spend all of the
funds allocated.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-551 approving revisions to the
2004/05 Annual Action Plan projects for the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program, as
indicated above.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes
The meeting recessed at 9:33 p.m. and reconvened at 9:38 p.m.
PRESENTATION BY AMES FOUNDATION: Charlie Ricketts, 2531 Pierce Avenue, Ames, President of
the Ames Foundation, chronologically reviewed the fund-raising efforts to make improvements to the
Bandshell from 1996 through the present. It had been determined that renovating the basement into a year-
round, handicapped-accessible public meeting space was not warranted, and a new cost estimate of
$328,000 had been received.
The Foundation had raised $228,000 and requested that the City accept this amount and authorize spending
up to $100,000, as identified in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2004/05.
Mr. Ricketts advised that, in an attempt to receive the most competitive bids, the contractor would have
the opportunity to complete the work any time between April and August 2005. Members of the
Municipal Band were willing to be “relocated” for their 2005 concert series, and staff was currently
meeting with the Main Street Culture District representative and Municipal Band Director to determine
a viable location.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-558 approving the Bandshell
Improvement Funding agreement between the Ames Foundation and the City.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
CHARLES CALHOUN MEMORIAL PARK: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 04-553 accepting the Deed for the parkland and naming the parkland as the “Charles
Calhoun Memorial Park.”
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 Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-554 authorizing site clean-up
at a cost not to exceed $6,000 from the Park Land Acquisition and Development Fund.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
PRESENTATION ON DES MOINES TRANSMISSION LINE ROUTING PROCESS: City Electrical
Engineer Jerry Borland explained the need for this project: electrical demand, importing capability,
stability, and reliability. Mr. Borland explained the 161-kV Project components, its phases, and the
Transmission Line franchising. He explained the routing criteria, but stated that the exact route could not
be discussed in open forum until the Iowa Utilities Board requirements had been met. The next steps were
then outlined, which will lead to the Transmission Line being energized in October 2006.
HEARING ON COMBUSTION TURBINE GENERATOR, CONTRACT NO. 12 – ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak,
he closed the hearing.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-555 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding a contract to Casey Industrial of Alpharetta, Georgia, in the amount of
$531,444.00.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON WESTBEND DRIVE AREA STORM SEWER OUTLET EROSION CONTROL
PROGRAM: The public hearing was opened by the Mayor and closed after no one asked to speak.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-556 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding a contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$130,585.00.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE MAKING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS TO
ALLOW THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO GRANT MINOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to pass on second reading
an ordinance making a zoning text amendment to establish a process to allow the Zoning Board of
Adjustment to grant minor exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3815
making a zoning text amendment to establish a process to allow the Zoning Board of Adjustment to grant
minor exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS ON KENT AVENUE, YORKSHIRE
CIRCLE, AND YORKSHIRE STREET: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to pass on second
reading an ordinance establishing parking regulations on Kent Avenue, Yorkshire Circle, and Yorkshire
Street.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3816
establishing parking regulations on Kent Avenue, Yorkshire Circle, and Yorkshire Street.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance 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 Vegge, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3813 establishing parking regulations on Preston Circle and Weston Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS ON CRESTMOOR AVENUE AND
LAUREL STREET: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Goodman, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE 3814 establishing parking regulations on Crestmoor Avenue and Laurel Street.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Vegge, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the letter from the Ames Convention
& Visitors Bureau.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to hold a closed session as provided by
Section 20.17(3), Code of Iowa, to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to reconvene the regular meeting.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-557 approving a one-year
contract with PPME, Local Union 2003 (Police Union).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:20 p.m.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor