HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/22/2003MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 22, 2003
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd day of April, 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:Goodhue, Hoffman, Mahayni, Vegge, and Wirth. Council
Member Michael Banasiak, ex officio member, was also present. Council Member Cross was absent.
Mayor Tedesco announced that an archaeological study must be done prior to the Corps of Engineers
permit being issued for Ada Hayden Heritage Park Construction, and without the permit, it would be
inappropriate for a contract to be approved. He also advised that the applicant for the rezoning of
property generally located on the northeast corner of Crystal Street and South Duff Avenue has
requested that the action on this item be postponed until May 27, 2003.
PROCLAMATION FOR WATER QUALITY WEEK: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed the week of
April 27 - May 3, 2003, as Water Quality Week.. Accepting the Proclamation on behalf of the
City’s Water Plant were Tom Neumann, John Dunn, Karla Tebben, Lyle Hammes, and Jim
McElvogue.
PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY: April 10, 2003, was proclaimed as Arbor Day by Mayor
Tedesco. Dave Brotherson and Jan Thompson, representing Ames Trees Forever, accepted the
Proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK: The week of May
5 - 12, 2003, was proclaimed by Mayor Tedesco as National Historic Preservation Week.
Accepting the Proclamation was Sara Converse, Vice-Chair of the Historic Preservation
Commission.
“CLEAN WATER PARTNERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY” AWARD: Jim Stricker, Iowa
Department of Natural Resources, presented the City with the “Clean Water Partners for the 21st
Century” Award given by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Representatives of the
Ames City Council, Boone County Supervisors, College Creek Neighborhood Association, Iowa
Department of Natural Resources, Boone and Story County Sanitarians, Story County
Conservation Commission, “Friends of Hallett’s Quarry,” Snyder & Association, Bonestroo &
Associates, and City staff were recognized for their contributions.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PRESENTATION: Lynette Windsor,
Coordinator for the Neighborhood Improvement Program, introduced Marty Denny, 2316 Camden
Drive, Ames. Mr. Denny gave a presentation on his neighborhood’s improvement project:
Crescent Lawn Playground Project in Somerset Village. Phase I of the project was completed in
November 2002.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Goodhue requested that Item #13 pertaining to the CEBA
application on behalf of CombiSep, Inc., to the state of Iowa be pulled for separate discussion.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of April 8, 2003, and the special meeting of
April 15, 2003
3.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class BW Liquor - Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co., 129 Main Street
b.Class C Liquor - Red Lobster #747, 1100 Buckeye Avenue
c.Class C Beer - Swift Stop #2, 3406 Lincoln Way
4. Motion directing City Attorney to draft an ordinance revising parking regulations on Hyde
Avenue
5. RESOLUTION NO. 03-134 approving amendment to ASSET by-laws to include conflict of
interest policy
6. RESOLUTION NO. 03-135 approving quarterly investment report for period ending March 31,
2003
7. RESOLUTION NO. 03-136 approving suspension of parking regulations in front of the Public
Library on April 26, 2003,for purposes of Bookmobile parking
8. RESOLUTION NO. 03-138 approving Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and Community
Investment Fund (CIF) applications for BioForce Nanosciences, Inc.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 03-139 waiving formal bidding procedures and awarding a contract to
Superior Industrial Equipment Co. for repair of the boiler feedwater pump at the Power Plant
in the amount of $66,605
10. RESOLUTION NO. 03-140 approving engineering services agreement for design of Water
Plant SCADA system
11. RESOLUTION NO. 03-141 awarding a contract to ABM Equipment & Supply, Inc., for an
Aerial Platform Utility Body at a total cost of $57,370
12. RESOLUTION NO. 03-142 awarding contracts to RESCO of Ankeny, Iowa, for padmounted
distribution transformers (Group 1) and to ERMCO of Dyersburg, Tennessee, for overhead
distribution transformers (Group 2)
13. RESOLUTION NO. 03-143 approving plans and specifications for 2003/04 Slurry Seal
Program; setting May 15, 2003, as bid due date and May 27, 2003, as date of public hearing
14. RESOLUTION NO. 03-144 approving plans and specifications for Resource Recovery System
Improvements (Reject Load-out Truck Bay and Drive Areas); setting May 21, 2003, as bid due
date and May 27, 2003, as date of public hearing
15. RESOLUTION NO. 03-145 approving contract and bond for 2002/03 Concrete Pavement
Reconstruction Program-Contract 2
16. RESOLUTION NO. 03-146 accepting completion of Unit #7 Precipitator Equipment and
Installation
17. RESOLUTION NO. 03-147 accepting completion of Unit #7 Precipitator Balance-of-Plant
General Construction Project
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CEBA APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF COMBISEP, INC.: Council Member Goodhue pointed
out that the Council Action Form states that the Ames Seed Capital Fund is providing financial
assistance in the form of a $50,000 direct loan at ½ prime for this program; however, that decision
has not yet been made. Mr. Goodhue serves on the Ames Seed Capital Fund Manager Board, and
a meeting of the Board is scheduled for this Friday.
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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 03-137 approving the
CEBA application on behalf of CombiSep, Inc., for $100,000 to the state of Iowa, subject to
funding being received from the Ames Seed Capital Fund in the amount of $50,000.
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 spoke during this time.
CLASS BW LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE PIZZA KITCHENS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded
by Mahayni, to approve the Class BW Liquor License for the Pizza Kitchens, 120 Hayward,
Ames.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR AN AWNING/SIGN AT CY’S ROOST, 121 WELCH
AVENUE: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Mahayni, to approve the encroachment permit for an
awning/sign at Cy’s Roost, 121 Welch Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL OF SITE FOR
MEMORIAL: Brian Anderson, 57000-245th Street, Ames, President of the Ames Veterans Memorial
Committee, reminded the Council that they had authorized the Committee to consider three
locations adjacent to the City Hall for placement of the Memorial. After selecting the sculptor
who will create the Memorial, it was determined that the sculpture would not be suitable to be
placed on any of the three previously approved locations. The Committee is now requesting to
place the sculpture on the eastern portion of the walkway dividing the parking lot on the east side
of the City Hall. Mr. Anderson advised that the new location may involve removing up to ten
parking spaces in order to create sufficient space for the Memorial.
Mr. Anderson stated that the Committee has not begun their fund-raising campaign; they will not
begin that until a model of the sculpture has been created. The model will not be created until it
is determined how much space the sculpture will be allowed to occupy.
Council Member Hoffman expressed her hesitancy to approve a location for the Memorial that
would result in the loss of parking spaces in the East City Hall Lot. Council Member Goodhue
suggested that this issue be referred back to staff as he is also concerned about the possible loss
of ten parking spaces. Mayor Tedesco recommended that the Committee look at a site at the
corner of Fifth and Grand. He said that the City owns three properties there that are possibly
going to be torn down, and the Mayor feels that locating the Memorial on the corner of Fifth and
Grand would make it very visible to the public.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to refer this issue back to staff for further discussions
with the Veterans Memorial Committee and to specifically explore the possibility of constructing
the Memorial at the corner of Fifth and Grand.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ANNEXATION OF OAKWOOD ROAD CHURCH PROPERTY: Moved by Hoffman, seconded
by Goodhue, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an agreement that will provide for
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annexation that leaves a 50' window to the County with the Oakwood Road Church agreeing
to pay assessments for water service, sanitary sewer service, street assessments for Oakwood
Road and Cedar Lane paving (including a bike path on Oakwood Road) and deeding the land
for widening Oakwood Road at the time of annexation.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SYCAMORE-JOHN DEERE 69 KV LINE UPGRADE PROJECT: Director of Electric Services
Merlin Hove gave a brief history behind this request. City Manager Steve Schainker advised that
the Electric Distribution Work Center Restoration work was completed under budget and the
Diesel Building Demolition will be delayed for several years, so the unused funds from these two
projects will cover the cost of the 69 KV Line Upgrade.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-148 approving
payment to MidAmerican Energy Company for costs to accelerate the Sycamore-John Deere 69
KV Line Upgrade Project in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PURCHASE OF MUNN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 408 DUFF AVENUE: City Attorney John
Klaus told the Council that there had been buried on this site, until August 2002, a 1000-gallon
tank that contained waste oil and a 1000-gallon tank that contained 592 gallons of gasoline. He
further advised that when the tanks were removed, soil was removed to remediate site pollution.
In November 2002, the DNR issued a report concluding that contamination was not verified, and
there was no evidence to support a requirement that the purchase contract be made subject to
further environmental testing.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-149 approving the
contract in the amount of $500,000 for purchase of the Munn property located at 408 Duff
Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REPORT ON STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS FOR WIND POWER CONTRACT: Mr.
Schainker reminded the Council that in October 2000, the City had received a unique proposal
from Florida Power and Light Company (FP&L) inquiring as to our interest in participating in
the newly proposed Hancock County Wind Energy Project. FP&L had hoped to secure sufficient
commitments to justify constructing a wind farm in Hancock County near Mason City/Clear
Lake. On October 10, 2000, the City Council directed staff to pursue negotiations to finalize a
purchase agreement with FP&L contingent on the City securing an arrangement with another
entity to transfer this energy to Ames during the term of the contract. Mr. Schainker explained
that the proposal would call for the Ames Electric Services to pay for a specific amount of energy
only when it is provided. Because there is no storage capability associated with this operation, the
City would be required to take the energy when the operation produces it. It was also stated that
the wind profile data had indicated that the operation would be producing energy mostly during
the winter months (when it is least needed by our system), and the City could not rely on this
source of energy to meet out customers’ capacity needs. Mr. Schainker outlined the advantages
and disadvantages of the proposal. He emphasized that the City does support alternate sources,
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including wind power, to be added to the City’s portfolio; however, this particular contract does
not appear to be in the City’s best interest.
Mr. Schainker advised that the City has not been able to identify a commitment for a transmission
path to coincide with the wind energy agreement. In addition, FP& L officials are not willing to
allow a provision in our agreement that grants the City the ability to terminate the wind power
contract should a transmission path be secured from another utility; the contract would be for a
20-year period. Since the cost of this proposed contract would be approximately $13,000,000, Mr.
Schainker stated that City staff believes it would be ill-advised to enter into a long-term
commitment with the FP&L Company in the absence of a guaranteed transmission path for the
energy from the wind farm to Ames.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Hoffman, to direct staff to end discussions with FP&L
regarding a 20-year agreement to purchase wind energy.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLAIM OF NORTHERN EDGE ELITE HOCKEY SCHOOL: Moved by Wirth, seconded by
Goodhue, to deny the $12,500 claim from Northern Edge Hockey Camp and establish a deadline
of May 15, 2003, for them to submit documentation that staff can review to determine if their
claim can be substantiated and if a counter settlement offer should be made by the City.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
NOMINATION TO PLACE OLD TOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT ON THE NATIONAL
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Mahayni, to authorize the
preparation of a National Register nomination for the Old Town Historic District.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR RIVER RIDGE SUBDIVISION: Moved by Vegge, seconded by
Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-150 approving the Preliminary Plat for River Ridge
Subdivision located between 191st Street and 329th West Riverside Road.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA FOR 218-300 STANTON AVENUE: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Vegge, to approve the application.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to direct City staff to prepare an Urban Revitalization
Plan.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-151 setting May 27,
2003, as the date of public hearing.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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RELEASE OF CONTRACT AND LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1012 MARSTON
AVENUE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-152 approving
Release of Contract and Lien for property located at 1012 Marston Avenue in connection with
the City’s Phase IV Affordable Housing Program.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DEVELOPMENT OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 623 NINTH STREET: Housing
Coordinator Vanessa Baker Latimer summarized the events leading up to one proposal being
received to redevelop the City-owned property at 623 Ninth Street in connection with the City’s
Affordable Housing Program initiatives. She stated that a proposal was submitted by Amellen
Construction and Sales, Inc., to construct a 1,181-square-foot single-family modular home. Ms.
Baker Latimer said that this proposal meets the minimum requirements as outlined in the Request
for Proposals. Because the proposed developer has chosen the “market route” option, they will
need to purchase the land from the City; they have offered $5,000.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-153 approving Amellen
Construction & Sales, Inc., as the Preferred Developer for the re-development of the City-owned
property at 623 Ninth Street and directing staff to negotiate a Developer’s Agreement.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DISCUSSION OF FUTURE STATUS OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES AT FIFTH
STREET AND GRAND AVENUE: Mr. Schainker reminded the City Council that the City
purchased three properties at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Fifth Street (510 Grand
Avenue, 623 Fifth Street, 631 Fifth Street) for $333,735 with the use of General Obligation Bonds
and Local Option Sales Tax funds. These properties were purchased to facilitate the Sixth and
Grand Avenue street construction project some time in the future. At the time of purchase, staff
evaluated the condition of the properties and identified significant exterior and interior repair
work that would need to be completed over a possible five-year period that would enable these
properties to continue to be rented.
Mr. Schainker said that over a year has passed since the properties were purchased and staff
recently re-evaluated their condition. It has been determined that the condition of the properties
has greatly deteriorated, and it will cost approximately $145,000 to make repairs. The Council
was informed by Mr. Schainker that the properties are in such a deteriorated condition that
revenues will not cover the operating costs as well as the major capital improvements that are
needed.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand explained that the improvement to the intersection of Sixth
Street and Grand Avenue will have a significant impact on the property located at 510 Grand
Avenue. The porch at that location has already been modified to remove and relocate the steps
because the widening of the street will necessitate placing the sidewalk within one foot of the
porch.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-154 directing the
demolition of three City-owned structures at 510 Grand Avenue, 623 Fifth Street, and 631 Fifth
Street at a cost of approximately $63,000 and directing that the area be maintained in a landscaped
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state until the property is used for the expansion of City Hall or some other purpose established
by the City Council.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON HARRISON STREET PAVING ASSESSMENT PROGRAM: Mayor Tedesco
opened the hearing. City Attorney John Klaus advised that the property owner who was to be
assessed, i.e., the William C. Knapp Revocable Trust, has sent a letter to the City to serve as an
agreement to pay the appropriate costs of this project. Therefore, it is not necessary to proceed
with the Final Resolution of Necessity. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing
was closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Vegge, to reject the Final Resolution of Necessity.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK CONSTRUCTION: The hearing was opened
by Mayor Tedesco. The Mayor reminded the Council that he was advised that an archaeological
survey needed to be performed prior to proceeding with this project. There being no one else
wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to defer awarding contract until the archaeological
survey has been completed and the Corps of Engineers permit received.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON SIXTH STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS (GRAND AVENUE TO DUFF AVENUE) AND 2002/03 CYRIDE ROUTE
RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (CLARK AVENUE): The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Paul Wiegand explained the six stages in the base bid. No one else wished to speak, and the
Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-155 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of $2,617,274.13.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2003/04 CYRIDE RO UTE RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
(BLOOMINGTON ROAD - EISENHOWER TO HOOVER): The public hearing was opened by
Mayor Tedesco. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-156 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of $501,102.34.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2003/04 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROGRAM, 2003/04 SEAL COAT
REMOVAL/ASPHALT RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, AND 2003/04 PARK
ROAD/PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT: The Mayor opened the hearing. No one
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wished to speak, and he closed same.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-157 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of $650,783.90.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2003/04 STORM SEWER INTAKE REHABILITATION PROGRAM: The
hearing was opened by the Mayor. There was no one who wished to speak to this matter, and the
hearing was closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-158 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Ames Trenching & Excavating of Ames,
Iowa, in the amount of $98,015.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF CRYSTAL STREET AND SOUTH DUFF AVENUE FROM
“HOC” (HIGHWAY-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL) TO “R-H” (RESIDENTIAL HIGH
DENSITY): Mayor Tedesco opened the hearing. The City Council was reminded that Jon Chester,
on behalf of the Armstrong Family Limited Partnership, had sent a letter requested that this issue
be tabled until May 27, 2003.
Juan Foegen, 316 Crystal Street, Ames, representing the Kate Mitchell Neighborhood
Association, Ames, stated that many of the residents of this Neighborhood are concerned that
more and more apartments are being built in this area, which increases traffic. They are also
concerned about trucks making delivers to Char’s convenience store off of Duff Avenue. Mr.
Foegen pointed out that there will also be two lots that will not have access off of Crystal Street;
the only access will be off of Duff Avenue.
Bill Armstrong, 906 South Dakota Avenue, Ames, advised that his father purchased the subject
property in the 50's and leased it for commercial purposes until the mid 90's. The Armstrong
Family has been attempting to market their property for commercial uses under its current zoning
since that time; however, they have not been able to generate any interest. In an effort to make
the property more marketable, they applied for rezoning of portions of the property in 2000 to
allow for the construction of apartments. The apartments were constructed, and according to Mr.
Armstrong, have been very successful. Due to that success, the Armstrong Family believes that
there is a continuing market for additional apartments in that part of Ames. He described what
portion of the property, now zoned Highway-Oriented Commercial, it being requested to be
rezoned to Residential High Density.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to continue the hearing on this matter until May 27,
2003.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1007 NORTH SECOND STREET:
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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning
property located at 1007 North Second Street from Urban Core Residential Medium Density
(UCRM) to Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE MAKING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A NEW
ZONING DISTRICT – “S-SMD”: Marjory Howe, 224 South Washington Street, Ames, stated that
under the proposed Code limits, trucks would be limited to no larger than 19,499 pounds. The
Howes have a business in this area and would like to see trucks have a limit of 26,000 pounds.
Planner Jeff Benson described the weight classes of trucks. He advised that the issue is what
trucks are allowed to be parked or stored in the zoning district; delivery trucks are allowed to be
driven in the area, but not stored.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on second reading an ordinance making a zoning
text amendment to establish a new zoning district – “S-SMD” (South Lincoln Sub-Area Mixed
Use District).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG SOUTH 2ND, 3RD,
AND 4TH STREETS BETWEEN SHERMAN AVENUE AND PROPERTIES ON THE WEST
SIDE OF WALNUT AVENUE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to pass on second reading
an ordinance rezoning property generally located along South 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets between
Sherman Avenue and properties on the west side of Walnut Avenue from Residential High
Density (RH), Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC), and Government/Airport (S-GA) to South
Lincoln Sub-Area Mixed-Use District (S-SMD).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REVISING PARKING REGULATIONS ON EAST FIFTH STREET: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3708
revising parking regulations on East Fifth Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to refer to staff the issue of the
construction of a bike path on Bloomington Road just west of the railroad tracks, specifically
requesting that staff devise cost estimates prior to the next budget and CIP preparation. Mr.
Goodhue stated that the bike path in question is not scheduled to be constructed until the north
part of the Taylor Farm is developed, which could be several years away.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Hoffman advised that she had received a phone call from a citizen asking if the
City had considered charging a higher price for electricity during the daytime hours in the
summertime in an effort to keep the peak usage down. Steve Schainker advised that this option
would require time-of-day metering; different technology is needed to be able to differentiate
when electricity is used.
Michael Banasiak introduced Nate Johnston, representing the Government of the Student Body
(GSB), who will be appointed as the next ex officio member to the City Council
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ADJOURNMENT: 9:08 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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