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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames Conference Board 01/14/2003MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CONFERENCE BOARD AND OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA JANUARY 14, 2003 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CONFERENCE BOARD The regular meeting of the Ames Conference Board was called to order by Chairperson Ted Tedesco at 6:30 p.m. on January 14, 2003. Present from the Ames City Council were Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Vegge, and Wirth. Present from the Story County Board of Supervisors were Clinton, Halliburton, and Toms. Representing the Ames School Board was Brown. The Gilbert and United School Districts were not represented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Cross, seconded by Clinton, to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2002, Conference Board meeting. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REAPPOINTMENT OF MAX WORTMAN, JR.,TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW: Moved by Cross, seconded by Clinton, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-001 approving the reappointment of Max Wortman, Jr., to the Board of Review. Roll Call Vote: 3-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. DISCUSSION OF CITY ASSESSOR’S BUDGET PROPOSALS: City Assessor Richard Horn advised that he met with the Mini-Board on January 8, 2003, and reviewed the proposed budget. He highlighted some of the activities of the Assessor’s Office and the programs to be funded. Mr. Horn specifically mentioned that, according to a customer survey, their Web site continues to be very popular and well-utilized. Supervisor Clinton stated that Mini-Board members had suggested reductions in salary line items, and the budget proposal being presented tonight includes the changes discussed to the salary and payroll tax lines. Moved by Clinton, seconded by Cross, to approve the recommendations of Assessor’s report. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Clinton, to receive the proposed budget (adoption of budget will occur after the hearing on the proposed budget is held). Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Clinton, to set 6:30 p.m. on January 28, 2003, as the date of public hearing on the proposed FY 2003/04 City Assessor’s budget. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT OF CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING: Moved by Cross, seconded by Clinton, to adjourn the Conference Board meeting at 6:42 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:48 p.m. on the 14th day of January, 2003, 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, Hoffman, Vegge, and Wirth. PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION FOR GARY AND CHRISTINE HUNZIKER: Mayor Tedesco read a proclamation of appreciation for Gary and Christine Hunziker in recognition of their monetary contribution to the Ames/ISU Ice Arena. Their contribution allowed for the construction of three additional showerheads in the Ames Minor Hockey locker room and a custom-made trophy cabinet located on the upper level of the Arena. PRESENTATION OF AMES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (ACVB) ANNUAL REPORT: Julie Weeks, Executive Director of the ACVB, presented the agency’s Annual Report for 2002. She gave highlights of the Report, stating that the Hotel/Motel tax revenues are estimated to be up slightly this year. Ms. Weeks advised that over 225,000 room nights were sold during 2002. Pertaining to the economic impact on Ames during 2002, overnight visitors to Ames spent a total of approximately $50,000,000 to shop, dine, gasoline, etc., in addition to their lodging; lodging is actually only about 30% of what an individual spends when they travel to other communities. Ms. Weeks said that both the first and third quarters were record quarters for the collection of Hotel/Motel Tax. She apprised the City Council that the ACVB has launched a new Web site (visitames.com), from which they hope to attract visitors to Ames and give them quick information on lodging, restaurants, maps, attractions, etc. The staffing at the ACVB has changed; they now have a marketing and sales person in each area. Ms. Weeks informed the Council of the major conferences/events planned as of this date that will be held in Ames during 2003. RECOGNITION OF JOHNIE HAMMOND: Mayor Tedesco presented a “Key to the City” to Johnie Hammond, Iowa Senator Emeritus, to honor her for many years of public service, not only to the City, its citizens, and the County, but also to the state of Iowa. The Mayor expressed appreciation of Ms. Hammond’s willingness to take time to help all individuals of all classes across the state. FOURTH WARD COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Mayor Tedesco reviewed the procedure voted on by the City Council at their meeting of November 26, 2002, to appoint the Fourth Ward Council Representative. He emphasized that the registered eligible voters in the Fourth Ward still have 14 days to petition the City Council for a Special Election if they so desire. Council Member Hoffman advised that she has known both candidates Riad Mahayni and Mary Ann Lundy for a long time, and she feels that Ames is fortunate to have two very good people express their willingness to serve. She pointed out that both candidates have provided service to the community over the years; however, since the Council is faced with making a choice, she wanted to nominate Riad Mahayni for the position, particularly because of his work in planning and zoning over the years. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-002 appointing Riad Mahayni as the Fourth Ward Council Representative, to serve until December 31, 2003. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Riad Mahayni was sworn in by Mayor Tedesco as the Fourth Ward Council Representative. CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, 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 17, 2002,and of the special meeting of January 7, 2003 3. Motion directing City Attorney to prepare an ordinance prohibiting parking on Clayton Drive, Kent 2 Avenue, Kingston Drive, and Somerset Drive 4. Motion directing City Attorney to prepare an ordinance revising parking regulations on Coconino Road and Maricopa Drive 5. RESOLUTION NO. 03-003 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2003-1 to the Ames Municipal Code 6. RESOLUTION NO. 03-004 approving appointment of Steve Goodhue to a two-year term on the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors 7. RESOLUTION NO. 03-005 approving designation of City representatives to Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 03-006 approving submittal of a CEBA Venture application on behalf of ProPlanner.Net to the Iowa Department of Economic Development 9. RESOLUTION NO. 03-007 approving the City of Ames Revolving Loan Fund Contract with Phasient Learning Technologies 10. RESOLUTION NO. 03-008 approving a contract to Mid-Land Equipment for purchase of a wheel loader and bucket at a total cost of $111,630, with a guaranteed buy-back of $24,000 11. RESOLUTION NO. 03-009 approving Easement to Parkland at 3115 Oakland (adjacent to Emma McCarthy Lee Park) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 03-010 approving contract and bond for South Duff Area Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project (Phase II) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 03-011approving Change Orders for 2000/01 Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program (Dayton Avenue Overpass Across Union Pacific Railroad) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 03-012 accepting partial completion of public improvements in the South Fork Subdivision, 1st Addition, and lessening security therefor 15. RESOLUTION NO. 03-013 accepting completion of public improvements in the Somerset Subdivision, 5th Addition, and releasing security therefor 16. RESOLUTION NO. 03-014 approving Final Minor Plat for Palensky Subdivision 17. RESOLUTION NO. 03-015 approving Final Minor Plat for Hach Subdivision, 2nd Addition 18. Somerset Subdivision, 12th Addition: a. RESOLUTION NO. 03-016 accepting partial completion of public improvements b. RESOLUTION NO. 03-017 approving Final Major Plat Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: Kevin Kain, 1354 Barkley Court, Ames, and Erv Klaas, 1405 Grand Avenue, Ames, were present. Mr. Kain, as Treasurer of “Friends of Hallett’s Quarry,” presented a check to the City in the amount of $1,941. He said the check represents the remnants of the Friends’ campaign to help the City acquire the Quarry land, which has now been named Ada Haden Conservation Park. Mr. Klaas stated that the “Friends of Hallett’s Quarry” (now dissolved) would appreciate the funds being used towards the establishment of a conservation heritage trail at the Park. They also would like the City to appoint a committee composed of conservationists, City and County park employees, and others as needed to work out the details of the trail. Mr. Klaas gave a draft plan to the City. Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Carroll thanked the “Friends of Hallett’s Quarry” for the monetary contribution and all the work that they did towards the successful passing of the bond issue. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR SIGN AT ENERGY KARAOKE CAFÉ: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to approve the request for an Encroachment Permit for sign at Energy Karaoke Café, 200 Stanton Avenue. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 3 SALE OF BUILDING HOUSING THE ACCESS SHELTER: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to refer to staff the request for the sale of the building housing the ACCESS Shelter. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULATIONS IN THE “F-VR” (VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT PERTAINING TO BUILDING FRONTAGE AND GARDEN WALL REQUIREMENTS FOR VILLAGE APARTMENTS: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the hearing. Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance making zoning text amendments to the regulations in the “F-VR” (Village Residential) District pertaining to building frontage and garden wall requirements for village apartments. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. GRANT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY’S (FEMA) ASSISTANCE TO FIRE FIGHTERS’ GRANT PROGRAM: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to authorize Deputy Chief Paul Sandoval to sign the grant documents. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-018 accepting the FEMA grant in the amount of $58,905, approving the 30% City match to be paid from General Obligation and operating budget funds ($25,245), and authorizing the purchase of equipment for Fire Station #3 and fire fighter fitness. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. RECREATION/AQUATICS FACILITY: City Manager Steve Schainker reminded the Council that at the joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Ames School Board, they authorized staff to negotiate a contract with RDG to complete an updated feasibility/cost analysis study for the Recreation Center/Aquatics Complex. This action was taken in response to issues that the public raised during community dialogue meetings held last September, i.e.: 1. Adding a second pool basin at the indoor facility 2. Increasing the outdoor pool from 25 yards to 50 meters 3. Increasing the proposed new indoor pool from four to six lanes 4. Municipal Pool, Carr Pool, and the downtown Community Center: Assess what role each of these facilities would play in relationship to a new joint-use facility being constructed (service level, cost/benefit analysis, etc.) 5. Provide a minimum of three rental/admission fee schedules for the Complex including hourly gymnasium rental rates (This assessment should assist policy makers n determining the amount of tax support that would be required to finance the operation of this Complex.) 6. Cost to the taxpayers if the District and City do not construct facilities at the same time. Mr. Schainker explained that RDG is the firm that the City has worked with since 2000 to assist with the development of a Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The additional study will cost $25,000 (including reimbursable costs) and should take approximately three months to complete. The “Homewood Golf Course Improvements” project realized a $112,977 cost savings; therefore, it is being recommended that the Council authorize the reallocation of $25,000 to fund the updated feasibility/cost analysis study. 4 Moved by Vegge, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-019 reallocating $25,000 from the Homewood Golf Course Improvement Project to retain RDG to complete an updated feasibility/cost analysis study for the Recreation/Aquatics Complex. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Vegge, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-020 approving an agreement with RDG to complete an updated feasibility/cost analysis study for the Recreation/Aquatics Complex. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. LAND USE POLICY PLAN MAP CHANGE/TEXT AMENDMENT TO INCORPORATE THE POLICIES OF THE ADOPTED SOUTH LINCOLN SUB-AREA PLAN: Brian O’Connell, Director of Planning and Housing, reminded the City Council that the South Lincoln Sub-Area Plan was presented and approved by them in April 2002. He said the proposed amendment describes a mixed- use policy for development with areas of commercial and multi-family housing surrounding a central core with a mixture of residential and commercial land uses. It also describes the size and scale of future development and calls for measures to limit the occurrence and impact of conflicts between uses and to ensure that new development is compatible with the existing neighborhood. Mr. O’Connell explained that staff is requesting that the City Council consider initiating amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and rezoning the subject properties. If so directed by the Council, staff would develop the appropriate documents and present them to the City Council for a public hearing and approval by ordinance. Planner Jeff Benson advised that these changes are being proposed so as to create higher density in the central core of the City for future redevelopment. He said that the proposed changes to the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) will incorporate the policies of the Sub-Area Plan for the South Lincoln Neighborhood. Mr. Benson explained that the plan elements to bring about these conditions not only include land use and development policies, but also connectivity, identity, and civil elements; these are physical improvements to be implemented by the public and private sectors through cooperation and coordination. Council Member Cross asked how the Council could be sure that this will produce the results that are expected or will it stall redevelopment of an area that is thought to be vital to the future of Ames. Mr. Benson believes that the land use change opens up opportunity; it allows buildings to be built that couldn’t be built there before. He said that a combination of the zoning, the compatibility standards in the zoning, and the tax abatement that could be used to guide development will ensure that the area will develop as the City Council envisions. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-021 approving a Land Use Policy Plan Map change and text amendment to incorporate the policies of the adopted South Lincoln Sub-Area Plan. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG SOUTH 2ND, 3RD, 4TH STREETS BETWEEN SHERMAN AVENUE AND PROPERTIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF WALNUT AVENUE AS THE “S- 5 SLMXD” (SOUTH LINCOLN MIXED USE DISTRICT): Jeff Benson advised that this rezoning proposal applies a new zoning district to the central core of the South Lincoln Neighborhood. He explained that under this policy, the land uses in the South Lincoln Neighborhood will consist of an area of commercial uses and an area of multi-family housing surrounding a central core that contains a mixture of residential and commercial land uses. Mr. Benson described the boundaries of the area in question, noting that the boundaries fall on the back of lot lines wherever possible (except the one on Sherman Avenue). He pointed out that it is City policy that development should create a greater sense of place and connectivity by establishing more integrated and compact living/activity areas and physically connecting residential and commercial areas, and the changes being proposed will help accomplish that goal. Staff believes that this is an important step toward accomplishing the future vision for the South Lincoln neighborhood. Mr. Benson gave the reasons for including this area for rezoning. Existing and proposed zoning, permitted uses, development compatibility standards, and design review approaches were specifically reviewed and explained by Mr. Benson. He advised that the compatibility standards are not arbitrary; the staff analyzed the existing characteristics of the neighborhood and quantified how often certain things occurred. Examples of what types of buildings would be allowed were shown by Mr. Benson. Council Member Goodhue asked if it were being suggested that on any new development, access would be only from the alley. Mr. Benson said that if there is an alley, access would be only from that alley. He explained that there is a current predominance of alley access only in this neighborhood; there are very few driveways. If it is determined that there is a fire-access problem by having only an alley access, the development review process would allow a driveway to be installed. Council Member Vegge asked if this is going to be a desirable area to develop/redevelop, and if so, is the redevelopment process going to be easily understood. Mr. Benson said that they tried to make the process fairly simple. He believes that they cannot control the market, but it depends on how desirable it is to locate these kinds of uses within the City. Discussion ensued as to whether the design standards being suggested had been tested for their market feasibility. Mr. Benson said that they had not gone through any formal process to test the marketability of the design; the standards have been tested by creating a development concept on several parcels. He pointed out examples of similar buildings constructed elsewhere in Ames that have been very successful; however, marketability has not been tested. David Sahr, 5016 Kansas Drive, Ames, expressed his concern that the Emergency Residence Facility is in the middle of the area proposed to be rezoned. He asked how that property will be affected. Mr. Benson explained that that is a residential use, which would be conforming in that neighborhood. Erv Klaas, 1405 Grand Ames, Ames, said that it seems to him that the City has not done anything innovative to address the points of retaining water on the land as much as possible. He explained that there are some technologies now available that could be applied and incentives given to developers to use them, i.e., “green roofs.” Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, initiating an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and rezoning of property generally located along South 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets between Sherman Avenue and properties on the west side of Walnut Avenue as the “S-SLMXD” (South Lincoln Mixed Use District). Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 6 AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF SHERMAN AVENUE NORTH OF SOUTH 3RD STREET AS THE “O-SLF” (SOUTH LINCOLN FRINGE OVERLAY DISTRICT): Mr. Benson explained that Sherman Avenue forms the east boundary of this mixed-use area. He said that in the block-wide area between Sherman and Duff Avenues, the current development character, traffic, visibility and access along Duff Avenue strongly influence land uses, size of buildings, and parking lots, building placement and orientation, and other redevelopment characteristics. Mr. Benson advised that this rezoning proposal applies a new overlay zoning district to the eastern fringe of the South Lincoln Neighborhood. He further advised that the area to which this overlay district would be applied is the half-block-wide area between Sherman Avenue and the north/south mid-block alley to the east and between the east/west mid-block alley one-half block south of Lincoln Way south to South 3rd Street. Mr. Benson reviewed the permitted uses and overlay compatibility standards. He pointed out that by modifying the height and location of buildings, requiring certain design features on the west side of buildings and restricting parking location, these standards will improve compatibility between buildings and sites facing each other across Sherman Avenue. Discussion regarding the feasibility of the suggested design standards again ensued. Council Member Cross asked if there was any viability to the rules that are being suggested. He is apprehensive about creating rules that inhibit substantial commercial redevelopment in an area where the Council would like it to happen. Mr. Benson said that the staff is trying to strike a balance between allowing highway-commercial development on one side and encouraging mixed-use development on the other side. Stephen Howell, Newbrough Law Firm, 612 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, spoke on behalf of his client, Grant Quam. Mr. Quam owns the majority of the property on the east side of Sherman. Mr. Howell advised that Mr. Quam is opposed to the proposed plan to change the zoning of his property to the South Lincoln Fringe Overlay District (“O-SLF”). The compatibility standards are not acceptable to Mr. Quam, specifically the requirement for facades. He pointed out that his client has several concerns, two of which are that, under the proposed design standards, there would be no loading docks and there would be no place for garbage dumpsters to be set. Mr. Howell offered the suggestion of putting in buffers. He said that he personally has concerns, from a security standpoint, over pedestrian access on the back side of a commercial building. Tom Randall, 2406 Ridgetop Circle, Ames, stated that he owns property across the street from Mr. Quam’s property (on the west side of Sherman). Mr. Randall said that he does not take issue with the highway orientation if there is some compatibility on Sherman Avenue. He said he does not want to see dumpsters and a box building backing up to Sherman because it would influence what would develop there. Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker & Associates, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames, strongly discouraged the City Council from requiring mandatory access from alleys. He pointed out that none of the alleys will allow two-way traffic, which would seriously restrict construction or redevelopment. He feels that the offering of tax abatement does not appear to be a concept that is widely embraced in Ames. Mr. Winkleblack said the City may want to expand when incentives are offered. He cautioned the City Council on passing standards that would seriously restrict development. Mr. Winkleblack requested that the development community be allowed to comment on the draft ordinance. Grant Quam, 122 North Dakota Avenue, Ames, believes that his property has been down-zoned several times already. He said he may want to build a large building on his property, and he prefers that he be allowed to do so. Mr. Quam said that he has owned a lot of property in Ames and built 7 several buildings on those properties. He does not believe that he has a reputation of constructing undesirable buildings and would like to use his property to his best advantage. Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to refer this item back to staff to refine compatibility standards to determine the impact on the overall site. Vote on Motion: 2-4. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue. Voting nay: Hoffman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Motion failed. Moved by Vegge, seconded by Hoffman, to initiate an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and rezoning of the property generally located along the east side of Sherman Avenue north of South 3rd Street, as the “O-SLF” (South Lincoln Fringe Overlay District); however, prior to the Ordinance being brought back to the City Council, the staff is directed to again meet with and get input from the neighborhood and development community. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. URBAN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE SOUTH LINCOLN SUB-AREA: Jeff Benson explained that the redevelopment in the South Lincoln Neighborhood under the land use policy will benefit the community by reducing future urban sprawl; it would provide for centralized commercial and residential development. He advised that implementation of the plan includes a system of zoning requirements specific to this area along with the use of financial incentives in the form of tax abatement provided for by the Urban Revitalization Program used by the City. Mr. Benson advised that the Urban Revitalization Tax Abatement program is intended to encourage such public benefits by offering property tax savings for redevelopment that goes above and beyond the mandatory requirements of the LUPP and the City’s Zoning Ordinance requirements. It was pointed out that the property covered by the Urban Revitalization Plan would generally be the same area that is proposed to be zoned Mixed Use. Mr. Benson explained that the property would have to meet one of the required criteria as well as additional criteria. He reviewed the potential additional criteria developed from the plan elements. Mr. Benson said that the elements that meet the criteria for the Program would need to be located on the lot that is being developed and for which the tax abatement applies. Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the purposes for an Urban Revitalization program for the South Lincoln Sub-Area. Moved by Wirth to amend the motion to include looking at offering incentives for “green roofs” as part of the Urban Revitalization Program. Motion died for lack of a second. Vote on Original Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to direct staff to research “green roofs.” Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Cross, Hoffman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: Goodhue. Motion declared carried. STORM SEWER EASEMENT ON LOT 1 OF HACH SUBDIVISION, 2ND ADDITION: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-022 approving acquisition of a storm sewer easement on Lot 1 of Hach Subdivision, 2nd Addition. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 8 DOTSON DRIVE PAVING: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03- 023 accepting as complete and satisfactory the contract for Dotson Drive Paving Project, ordering final payment, determining amount to be assessed, and ordering final plat and schedule. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. 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. 03-024 adopting final assessment and levying assessments. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to approve the boundary map. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-025 approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Story and Boone Counties. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SERVING UNLIMITED QUANTITIES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: David Sahr, 5216 Kansas Drive, Ames, stated that he was here tonight representing the Ames SAFE Coalition, which has as its purpose to bring youth and adults together to address the problems of substance abuse and violence in our community. He advised that the Ames SAFE Coalition met recently and voted unanimously to support this ordinance. On behalf of the Coalition, Mr. Sahr urged the City Council to pass this ordinance. Bob Kerksieck, 621 Garden Road, Ames, said that it is encouraging that the City Council is seriously considering this ordinance. He encouraged its passage. Mr. Kerksieck advised that Iowa is one of only 11 states that doesn’t have a law against promoting all-you-can-drink specials. Sara Kellogg, who works for the Iowa State University Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Program, said that this particular issue had been discussed within that agency for some time. Ms. Kellogg advised that the ISU Advisory Committee (with representatives from the Department of Residence, Department of Public Safety, Health Services, and students from the Government of the Student Body and the Greek System) is in agreement that the all-you-can-drink specials contribute to excessive drinking by college students. Ms. Kellogg feels that this is a proactive measure that the community is taking and urged the passing of the ordinance. Lauri Dusselier, 3212 Woodland Street, Ames, stated that she is a member of Mid-Iowa Community Health Committee (which is made up of representatives of major health care providers in the area). She expressed the Committee’s support of the ordinance. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on first reading an ordinance prohibiting serving unlimited quantities of alcoholic beverages. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 1.7 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE CITY FLAG: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3697 repealing Section 1.7 of the City Code pertaining to the City flag. 9 Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. COMMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the letters from the Ames Mainstreet District dated January 10, 2003; Brad Larson, on behalf of Jody and Roxane McCaskey, dated January 10, 2003; Steve Burgason dated January 3, 2003; and EDS dated January 8, 2003. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Mayor Tedesco pointed out that letters that are received for referral should be sent directly to staff upon their receipt; they do not need to wait until the City Council makes a motion to refer. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to defer the placement (on the Council’s agenda) of the request for review of the Industrial Land Use Study for at least 30 days since there are some discussions being held between the City and a potential mall developer. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: 9:30 p.m. _____________________________________ ______________________________________ Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor 10