HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee Meeting 07/08/2003MINUTES OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING,
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AND
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,
AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JULY 8, 2003
AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on the
8th day of July, 2003, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, with Mayor Ted Tedesco
presiding. Present from the Ames City Council were Cross, Hoffman, Mahayni, Vegge, and Wirth. Council
Member Goodhue was absent. Don Toms, representing the Story County Board of Supervisors; Mike O’Brien,
representing the Boone County Board of Supervisors; Mark Bechtel from the Federal Transit Agency; John
Cater, representing the Federal Highway Administration; Dennis Kroeger, representing the Ames Transit
Agency; and Mike Clayton and Amanda Martin, representing the Iowa Department of Transportation, were
present.
Mayor Tedesco introduced Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred, who gave a chronological history of the
creation of the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO). He introduced Paul Wiegand, Public
Works Director; Tom Jackson, with whom the City has contracted for administrative services; Bob Bourne,
Transit Director; Brian O’Connell, Director of Planning and Housing; Stan Peterson, representing the
Department of Transportation; and John Cater, Federal Highway Administration. Also in attendance were Tom
Kane and Kristin Nanke from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Mayor Tedesco advised that the voting members of the AAMPO are the Ames City Council; Mike O’Brien,
Boone County representative; Don Toms, Story County representative; and Dennis Kroeger, Ames Transit
representative.
Tom Jackson reviewed the document entitled, “MPO Roles and Responsibilities,” which had been distributed
to the voting members. He explained that the “metropolitan area” is the City of Ames and the adjacent urban
fringe generally defined as having at least 1,000 people per square mile of land area. This is the urbanized area
and the contiguous area likely to become urbanized within the 20-year forecast period covered by the
Transportation Plan. Mr. Jackson advised that the governing body of the AAMPO will be known as the
Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) and include the voting members (listed above) as well as advisory, non-
voting members representing the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and
the Federal Transit Agency.
Mr. Jackson stated that federal highway and transit funds are made available to the MPO through planning funds
and project funds. Operating assistance is 50% federal and 50% local, and capital funds are 80% federal and
20% local. Planning funds are provided by formula distribution from an allocation off the top from the state’s
apportionment of federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds. Project funds are allocated from a larger
pool of STP funds on a per capita basis.
Mr. Jackson said that the Transportation Policy Committee must approve a Transportation Planning Work
Program, which is an annual description of transportation planning activities to be accomplished by the MPO
using federal planning funds. They must also approve a Transportation Improvement Program, which is a three-
year priority list of federally funded projects within the metropolitan area. In addition to these plans, a multi-
modal transportation plan that addresses at least a 20-year planning horizon must be created. This Long-Range
Transportation Plan is a set of long-range and short-range actions that lead to the development of an integrated
intermodal transportation system that facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods. Mr. Jackson
advised that a Public Participation Plan must also be approved; it outlines a proactive public involvement
process that provides complete information, timely public notice, full public access to key decisions, and
supports early and continuing involvement of the public in developing plans and the Transportation
Improvement Program.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand gave an overview of the Transportation Policy Committee By-Laws.
Mayor Tedesco suggested that the Mayor Pro Tem be named as the Vice-Chairperson of the MPO, rather than
calling a special meeting for that purpose.
Moved by O’Brien, seconded by Cross, to approve the Transportation Policy Committee By-Laws.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to amend the motion to approve the By-Laws with a revision at Article
IV, Section 1, to read, “The officers of the TPC shall be: a Chairperson, who shall be the incumbent mayor of
Ames, and a Vice-Chairperson, who shall be the Mayor ProTem of Ames, who shall perform the duties of the
Chairperson in his or her absence or inability to act...”; deleting Section 2; changing Section 3 to Section 2,
which would read, “...The officer so appointed shall serve until the replacement Mayor Pro Tem of Ames is
selected.”.
Vote on Amendment: 9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Vote on Amended Motion: 9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Toms, to approve the Amendment to the Articles of Agreement.
Vote on Motion: 9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Toms, to approve the Transportation Planning Work Plan.
Vote on Motion: 9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Toms, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the Transportation Improvement Plan for FY 2004-2006.
Vote on Motion: 9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to approve the draft Public Participation Plan.
Vote on Motion: 9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Wirth, to approve the Administrative Services Agreement.
Vote on Motion: 9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Toms, to establish the Transportation Technical Committee with the following
representation:
Ames Municipal Engineer
Ames Traffic Engineer
Ames Operations Administrator
Ames Director of Planning and Housing
Ames Long-Range Planner
Transit Director (Cy-Ride)
ISU Facilities, Planning, and Management representative
Boone County representative
Story County representative
Vote on Motion: 9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Stan Peterson pointed out that a Metropolitan Planning Organization has not been created in
Iowa for over 20 years. He stated that the IDOT is pleased to be working with the City of Ames staff. Bob
Kindred explained that Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA) has expressed
an intention to allow the City of Ames to continue to be involved in CIRTPA as a non-voting member.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:54 p.m.
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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AND
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Special Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order
by Mayor Ted Tedesco at 7:00 p.m. Present from the Ames City Council were Cross, Hoffman, Mahayni,
Vegge, and Wirth. Council Member Goodhue was absent. Representing the Ames Parks and Recreation
Commission were Barclay, Belcher, Hamilton, and Johnson.
RECREATION CENTER/AQUATICS COMPLEX: Nancy Carroll, Director of Parks and Recreation,
introduced the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission in attendance as well as consultant Al
Oberlander from RDG Sports.
City Manager Steve Schainker explained what had transpired since July 2002 when the City
Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Ames School Board met to review a Master
Plan for a Middle School and recreation/aquatic complex. He pointed out that during the month
of September 2002, four community dialogue meetings were held. Most of the feedback focused
on three issues: (1) the desire of competitive swimming groups for larger facilities to better
accommodate practices and major meets, (2) the preference by adults to increase the indoor lap
swimming capabilities from four to six lanes, and (3) the concern from various groups about
possible substantial rental rate increases for use of the gyms. Mr. Schainker advised that RDG
was assisted by sub-consultants Ballard King Associates and Gremmer and Associates, firms
that had a great deal of expertise in the construction of recreation/aquatic complexes, in the
meetings with the user groups, City, School District, and University staff members.
Mr. Oberlander gave a chronological review of the actions of the City Council since 1998 that
culminated in the creation of a study for an aquatics/recreation center. He presented a summary
of the input gleaned from user groups through the series of community meetings.
Mr. Oberlander summarized the four facility options: (1) $16 Million Option: original recreation
center proposal plus increase the indoor leisure pool (from four to six lanes/25 yards), but do not
build an outdoor aquatic center, meeting rooms, climbing wall, administrative offices, and
reduce the size of the general use rooms. (2) $21.8 Million Option: original recreation center
proposal. (3) $26.2 Million Option: original recreation center proposal plus add six lane/25-yard
indoor competitive pool/diving well and enlarge outdoor aquatic center (from four lanes/25
yards to eight lanes/50 meters with diving area); and (4) $22.4 Million Option: original
recreation center proposal plus increase indoor pool (from four to six lanes/25 yards) and
increase outdoor pool from four to six lanes/25 yards with diving area. They also reported their
findings relative to capital, operational, and revenue projections.
Concern had been expressed that the state of Iowa may, at some point in the future, dictate that
high school swim meets could only be held at a facility that has a minimum 5' depth. The
Municipal Pool’s basin is a minimum of 4' deep at the starting blocks. In response to this
concern, RDG recommended that the basin of the existing Municipal Pool be deepened to a
depth of 5' at any time in the future should state regulations change. The $480,000 needed to
accomplish this task could be then programmed into the City’s Capital Improvements Plan and
shared by the School District in the same manner as the other projects at that facility are handled.
Mr. Oberlander advised that RDG has determined that the cost to expand the outdoor facilities
from four lanes/25 yards to eight lanes/50 meters would cost an additional $1.3 million to
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construct and an additional $50,000 annually to operate. They also determined that the
expansion of the lap pool from four to six lanes would be $500,000 to construct and an
additional $30,000 annually to operate.
Mr. Oberlander pointed out that if the City and School District share a site and proceed with a
joint use plan, there is potential to save approximately $2.7 million and to improve space
utilization during all parts of the day. He said the most significant cost savings will be realized
if the recreation center is constructed at approximately the same time as the Middle School. The
Council was also told that if the City recreation center is built in phases, total project costs could
increase $500,000 to $800,000. If the City and School District build at different times, there
could be a cost increase to the City of $200,000 - $350,000 for site protection, fencing,
construction drives, maintaining the Middle School fire exits, and site safety while school is in
session. Mr. Oberlander told the Council that the School District has stated that they will size
the site utilities for both City and School needs and do rough site grading for both.
Proposed fee schedules were reviewed. An annual family pass (up to four members) is proposed
to cost $550; this pass would allow admittance to the Recreation Center, outdoor aquatic center,
the existing downtown Community Center, and the Municipal Pool. According to Mr.
Oberlander, the City identified a need for five gymnasium courts for evening and weekend use.
They are proposing a rental fee for ½ court of $15/hour or $30 for a full court.
Mr. Oberlander stated that if a recreation/aquatic center is constructed, based on swimmer
capacity, it is anticipated that Carr Pool would be closed. Mr. Schainker advised that the annual
subsidy at Carr is $50,000.
Mr. Schainker summarized the approximate annual tax rate increases (including the debt and
operating expenses) based on a $385 family pass and a $550 family pass for each of the four
options.
PUBLIC INPUT: Dianne Mumm,1208 Clark, Ames, asked how a shared facility can be encouraged
when the lap swim available at the Municipal Pool has now dwindled from an hour to 40
minutes. Nancy Carroll emphasized that this would be a community-wide facility even when
the School District is in session; it is a shared site, but the community will have access to the
facility at all times.
Ms. Mumm expressed her appreciation of Carr Pool. She wanted to know how many people
have been attending the lap swim. Scott Hock, Recreation Supervisor, did not have that number
with him, but will provide it to Ms. Mumm.
Duane Sorenson, 521 Forest Glen, Ames, said that he is a swimming coach at Iowa State
University. He advocated for Ames to build a state-of-the-art facility that takes into account all
users’ needs. Mr. Sorenson urged the Council to build the $26.2 Million option. He advised that
a 50-meter pool is important because that is the size the athletes compete in, it is an Olympic-
size pool, and when not being used for competition, it can be used for recreational purposes.
Council Member Cross asked what the fund-raising capacity might be for adding a 50-meter
pool. Mr. Sorenson explained that he had not thought about fund-raising capacity because that
had not been discussed before, but believes if there are enough energetic people, it could get
done.
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Trip Hedrick, 2502 Athlone Court, Ames, talked about his experience working with the City of
Winona, Minnesota, in their endeavor to build their aquatics facility. He said he has been told
by representatives of that community that the best thing they did was build a 50-meter pool. Mr.
Hedrick reinforced that the 50-meter pool would not only be used for competitive swimming,
but could be used for diving and lap swimming during the hours that the facility would be open
to the public. Mr. Hedrick feels that by allowing competitive swim meets to occur at the 50-
meter pool, the City could possibly realize as much as or more than $300,000 annually in
revenue from visitors.
Jim Hallihan, 1322 Illinois, Ames, said that as he travels around the state with Iowa Games, he
realizes that Ames is very far behind other communities in the state for gymnasium space. He
urged the City to build the recreation/aquatics center.
Beth Cross, 3409 Oakland Street, Ames, encouraged the City Council to look at the whole
picture. She pointed out that she served many years on the Parks and Recreation Commission
and heard over and over again from user groups and through surveys that they wanted to vote
once on the whole project; they did not want to have it brought to them in bits and pieces. Ms.
Cross recommended that the public be allowed to vote. She stated that she supports the
construction of a 50-meter outdoor pool, but feels that deepening the Municipal Pool can wait
until the state mandates it.
John Hascall, 701 Ash, Ames, asked about the swimmer load; he felt that 1,300 was seriously
low. Mr. Oberlander explained that the report had specified that Ames could support a swimmer
load of 1,300. “Swimmer load” means the number of people in the water at one time; it does not
mean those present at the facility. Mr. Hascall encouraged the construction of a 50-meter pool.
Piper Wall, 912 Clark Avenue, asked the City Council to keep Carr Pool open. She pointed out
that it is good to have a pool in that section of town so kids in that area can bike there. The new
facility is proposed to be constructed in West Ames, and it will be too far for children from her
part of town to bike there.
Jeanette Smithson, 1801-20th Street, Ames, stated that she and her family are big proponents of
the construction of a new recreation/aquatics center. Ms. Smithson feels that Ames is really
behind on athletic facilities. She also expressed a concern on behalf of her daughter, Kathy
Vannoy, 1428 Roosevelt, that the proposed cost for a family pass for the new facility would be
too high for many families to afford.
Kay Wall, 1004 Kellogg, Ames, pointed out that she has counted up to 20 people lap-swimming
at one time at Carr Pool. Ms. Wall said that she would not vote for anything that would close
Carr Pool. She pointed out that the new recreation/aquatics center would be across town and
feels that Ames needs at least two pools. Ms. Wall said that she does not object to an increase
in taxes to pay for the project. She felt strongly that regulators should be used in the showers.
Marty Miller, 619 Stanton, Ames, representing youth volleyball, urged the City to consider the
construction of a recreation facility. He feels that it is firstly important to build the facility and
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then come up with creative ways to help participants pay for admittance. Mr. Miller said that
he feels open gym time is very important to youth. He stated that there are youth teams who have
to travel to other communities to find gym space to practice.
Martha O’Kere, 2721 Luther Drive, #8, Ames, expressed her desire to keep Carr Pool open. She
does not like swimming in an indoor pool, and is appreciative of the amenities offered at Carr
Pool.
The Mayor asked for the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Commission Member Mike Hamilton explained that this was the first time the Commission had
heard the presentation, so he was not sure that they could render a recommendation tonight.
Commission Member Jeffrey Johnson said that he feels the Ames community has a need to step
up its facilities to meet the current needs of its citizens; it is a quality of life issue. He pointed
out that Ames residents are going to Nevada to their aquatics complex; they are buying season
passes there. Personally, he would like to see an indoor complex built with six lanes for lap
swimming, the outdoor facility with the 50-meter pool, and recommended against deepening the
Municipal Pool at this time. The option he is recommending would total $23.6 million.
Commission Member Susan Belcher recommended going with the $26.2 Million option.
Commission Member Gregory Barclay recommended constructing the outdoor complex with
a 50-meter competitive pool and the indoor complex with six lanes for lap swimming. He would
like to see options explored for Carr Pool and suggested that the City determine the feasibility
of keeping Carr Pool operational, at least for awhile.
Commission Member Mike Hamilton stated that he favors either the $23.6 Million option or the
$26.2 Million option. He said he also is a proponent of keeping Carr Pool open with the
stipulation that it be evaluated for financial feasibility every year. Mr. Hamilton said that he
agrees with the people who commented about the City of Ames sorely lacking gym space.
Council Member Cross suggested that the $22.4 Million be approved with the addition of the
50-meter pool, but consider not including Parks and Recreation administrative offices and the
climbing wall. Nancy Carroll said that if the administrative offices are not housed in the new
facility, overhead for the old facility and ongoing maintenance costs would still be incurred.
Council Member Hoffman pointed out that if this facility is constructed, it would have a very
long duration, and she believes it would be shortsighted not to include the Parks and Recreation
administrative offices. She said that staff from that department would then be located in three
different locations and the building now housing their administrative offices is old and in need
of a lot of ongoing maintenance.
Mike Hamilton feels that Option A concerning user fees ($550/family) is too high; he prefers
the $385 Family Pass.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-257 approving the
Master Plan for the Recreation Center/Aquatics Complex to include the $22.4 Million option
with the addition of the 50-meter eight-lane pool ($23.6 Million total).
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a part of these minutes.
City Manager Schainker suggested that the next step would be to decide on a bond issue, and
it is very important that a “user/friends group” step forward to develop a strategy and to advocate
for a bond issue, including going door-to-door to educate the public. Mayor Tedesco feels that
it may be best to hold a special election to decide only on the construction of a
recreation/aquatics complex rather than have it occur in conjunction with the regular City
election.
The Mayor and City Council directed that staff report back to the City Council at their second
meeting in August on the feedback from facility users and a date for a special bond election.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:02 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 9:10 p.m. on the 8th day of July, 2003, 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, Hoffman, Mahayni, Vegge, and Wirth. Council
Member Goodhue was absent. Nate Johnston, ex officio member, was also present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Mahayni requested to pull Item #11 pertaining to the
Annual Contracts for 2003/04 with human services agencies for separate discussion.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving minutes of regular meeting of June 24, 2003
3. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class C Liquor - Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 105 Chestnut Street
b. Class C Liquor - Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurant, 2801 Grand Avenue
c. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege - Fox I, 111 South Fifth Street
d. Class C Liquor - Welch Avenue Station, 207 Welch Avenue
4. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
5. RESOLUTION NO. 03-258 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2003-3 to the Ames Municipal
Code
6. RESOLUTION NO. 03-259 approving appointment of Russ Cross and Daryle Vegge to serve on the
AEDC Board of Directors
7. RESOLUTION NO. 03-260 approving parallel position for FTE Power Plant Operator
8. RESOLUTION NO. 03-261 accepting Iowa Arts Council Service Grant in the amount of $1,000 and
approving agreement for F.A.C.E.S. celebration
9. RESOLUTION NO. 03-262 approving 2003/04 Commission On The Arts (COTA) Mini-Grant
Contract with India Cultural Association
10. RESOLUTION NO. 03-263 approving Commission On The Arts (COTA) Annual Grant Contract
for 2003/04 with Ames Children’s Choirs
11. RESOLUTION NO. 03-265 approving Administrative Services Agreement with the Ames Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization
12. RESOLUTION NO. 03-266 approving plans and specifications for 2003/04 Water System
Improvements Project - Contract 2 (Lincoln Way from Squaw Creek to Beach Avenue); setting
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August 6, 2003, as bid due date and August 12, 2003, as date of public hearing
13. RESOLUTION NO. 03-267 approving plans and specifications for 2003/04 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Program - Contract 1; setting August 6, 2003, as bid due date and August 12, 2003,
as date of public hearing
14. RESOLUTION NO. 03-268 approving plans and specifications for 2003/04 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Program - Contract 2; setting August 6, 2003, as bid due date and August 12, 2003,
as date of public hearing
15. RESOLUTION NO. 03-269 approving contract with Independent Salt Company of Kanopolis,
Kansas, for Rock Salt for the 2003/04 Ice Control Program
16. RESOLUTION NO. 03-270 waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing purchase of
software maintenance from HTE at an estimated cost of $65,739
17. RESOLUTION NO. 03-271 approving payment to Lovegreen Turbine Services in the amount of
$119,157 for completion of turbine work on Unit #8 Thrust Bearing
18. RESOLUTION NO. 03-272 accepting completion of Runway 13/31 Parallel Taxiway Lighting and
Signing Project
19. RESOLUTION NO. 03-273 approving Major Final Plat for River Ridge Subdivision
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR 2003/04 WITH HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES: Moved by
Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-264A approving the Annual Contracts
for 2003/04 with human services agencies, excepting Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) and the
Boys and Girls Club.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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. 03-264B approving the
Annual Contract for 2003/04 with Youth and Shelter Services.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1. Voting aye: Cross, Hoffman, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: None.
Abstaining: Mahayni. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a
portion of these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-264C approving the
Annual Contract for 2003/04 with the Boys and Girls Club.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1. Voting aye: Hoffman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: None.
Abstaining: Cross. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a
portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR IOWA GAMES: Moved by Vegge, seconded by Wirth, to
approve the request for a fireworks permit for Opening Ceremonies of Iowa Games at 9:15 p.m.
on July 18, 2003, at the southeast corner of Elwood Drive and SE 16th Street.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR FUEL RIGHT: Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to
approve the application for a new Class C Beer Permit for Fuel Right, 2108 Isaac Newton Drive.
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Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RESTRICTING USE OF PARKING SPACES IN LOT TT: Moved by Cross, seconded by
Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-274 approving the request of the Main Street Station
business owners to restrict the use of 16 parking spaces in Lot TT from 8 AM - 5 PM on July
12, 2003, during the 3-On-3 Basketball Jamboree.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
2003 SHRINE BOWL ALL-STAR FOOTBALL CLASSIC PARADE: Mayor Tedesco
announced that Item 24b pertaining to the request for a Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
was pulled as it is not needed for this event.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-275 approving the
request of the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce to close
intersections/street sections on July 26, 2003, from 9:30 - 11:30 AM; to prohibit on-street
parking along the parade route; and to allow usage of the west City Hall parking lot for staging.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR 1305 COCONINO ROAD: Mayor
Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was
closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-276 approving the Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on first reading an ordinance establishing the
1305 Coconino Road Urban Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON EAST AVENUE PAVING ASSESSMENT (FROM LINCOLN WAY TO
EAST 2ND STREET): The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and
the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt the final RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY NO.
03-229.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CLAIM OF NORTHERN EDGE ELITE HOCKEY SCHOOL: Moved by Cross, seconded by
Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-277 approving the settlement of claim of Northern Edge
Elite Hockey School in the amount of $6,250.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
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made a portion of these minutes.
REDEVELOPMENT AND SALE OF 623 NINTH STREET: Council Member Cross asked if
there would be any restrictions on income for the purchaser of this home. Housing Coordinator
Vanessa Baker Latimer explained that this particular proposal was based on market rates, so
there will be no restrictions on income.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-278 proposing a
contract with Amellen Construction and Sales, Inc., for the redevelopment and sale of 623 Ninth
Street and setting the date of public hearing for July 22, 2003.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK CONSTRUCTION: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-279 awarding a contract to Peterson Contractors, Inc., of
Reinbeck, Iowa, in the amount of $2,554,662.56, which includes the add alternative for the
parking area along Harrison Road, subject to receipt of the Corps of Engineer’s Wetlands
Mitigation Permit.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-280 approving the
contract and bond.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-281 approving additional
engineering and construction services in the amount of $34,770 for payment of: [1] redesigning
a well, holding tank system, and changes for the restroom building to house the water treatment
equipment ($12,000); [2] additional time of Bonestroo & Associates on the design of the outlet
control structure ($4,450); and [3] preparation of documents for separate seeding contract
($2,500); [4] cost to coordinate the archeological study ($1,500); and [5] additional construction
review and site visits for Bonestroo staff ($14,320), with the funds to be from project
contingency.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
VACATING MANNING AVENUE FROM LINCOLN WAY TO LETTIE STREET: Moved
by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to set the date of public hearing for July 22, 2003, on an
ordinance to vacate Manning Avenue from Lincoln Way to Lettie Street.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF LINCOLN WAY/STATE AVENUE TRAFFIC STUDY: Paul Wiegand
presented the results of the Lincoln Way/State Avenue Traffic Study. He explained that the
2003/04 budget allocated $1,500,000 for land acquisition for the Lincoln Way turn lanes and
State Avenue widening. Construction was scheduled for 2005/06 in the amount of $1,528,000,
and both elements of the project were programmed to be funded by General Obligation Bonds.
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Early in the study, the consultants and staff met with the neighborhood to ascertain their
thoughts about the intersection of State Avenue and Lincoln Way in relationship to their
experiences and what they saw on a daily basis. The neighborhood group thought that the need
for totally revamping the intersection and widening Lincoln Way for left-turn lanes was not
justified. They indicated that very rarely did the cue of cars waiting at the signal not clear itself
within the signal cycle. Based on that input, a more extensive study was completed that
evaluated traffic delay and “wait” time at the intersection, as well as a detailed look at the
accident experience related to left turns. The study showed that the left-turn lanes were not
needed for the foreseeable future (more than ten years) if improvements were done to the traffic
signal timing. The signal timing changes involve assigning a greater “green” time to the Lincoln
Way legs of the intersection. The cost to implement the recommended alternative is $750,000.
That alternative consists of separating the northbound left- and right-turning vehicles on State
Avenue, widening for the creation of a northbound left-turn lane between Lincoln Way and just
south of Wood Street, placing the bike path on the west side of the street, and obtaining sidewalk
easements from the properties on the east side of the street.
Jay Avellino, 115 Manning, Ames, said that most of the neighborhood residents disapproved of
the removal of the lilac bushes and the tree for the widening. He proposed that the bike path be
run along Manning, which hopefully will be vacated from Lincoln Way to Lettie Street in the
near future.
Sharon Guber, 125 State Avenue, Ames, pointed out that this is a residential area, and there is
an aesthetic feeling for the entire neighborhood; they would like it to remain intact with the lilac
bushes and large tree. She distributed a picture depicting the large tree and lilac bushes. Ms.
Guber said they would like to have time for discussion with the consultants and the City staff
on the design of this project.
Jo Etzel, 2912 Wood Street, Ames, stated that the aesthetic impact of cutting the bushes and tree
on that corner is significant. She would like to see staff look at the option of moving the bike
path to Manning.
Council Member Vegge recommended that the staff look at reducing the bike path to a 4'
sidewalk or moving the bike path. Paul Wiegand said they are very willing to work with the
residents of this neighborhood on the design. To change the design as the residents here tonight
are proposing would seriously crowd the house at Lincoln Way and State. Mr. Wiegand said
that the design will come back to City Council for approval.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to accept the Lincoln Way and State Avenue Study and
direct staff to implement the State Avenue reconstruction project in 2003/04 utilizing a portion
of the G. O. Bond funding originally budgeted for right-of-way purchases.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE MAKING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A NEW
ZONING DISTRICT - “O-SLF”: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to pass on second
reading an ordinance making a zoning text amendment to establish a new zoning district - “O-
SLF” (South Lincoln Fringe Overlay Zoning District).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN SHERMAN AVENUE AND
THE ALLEY EAT OF SHERMAN AVENUE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on
second reading an ordinance rezoning property located between Sherman Avenue and the alley
east of Sherman Avenue from “HOC” (Highway-Oriented Commercial) to “HOC” (Highway-
Oriented Commercial) and “O-SLF” (South Lincoln Fringe Overlay).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE MAKING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR GO-CART TRACK FACILITIES: Moved
by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance making a zoning text
amendment to establish minimum off-street parking requirements for go-cart track facilities.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REVISING OCCUPANCY LIMITS OF THE RENTAL HOUSING
REGULATIONS FOR HOUSES THAT WERE DOWN-ZONED FROM R-3 AND R-4:
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on second reading an ordinance revising
occupancy limits of the rental housing regulations for houses that were down-zoned from R-3
and R-4 to the RL and UCRM Zoning Districts, with the following stipulations:
1. The occupancy allowance that existed prior to May 2000 will be allowed to remain for a
period of 36 months.
2. There is no change to the “use” of the property.
3. The property is not sold.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE INCREASING FINE FOR ILLEGAL PARKING VIOLATIONS: Moved by
Cross, seconded by Vegge, to pass on second reading an ordinance increasing the fine for illegal
parking violations from $5 to $10, and $15 if paid after 30 days.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 TIMBERLAND ROAD:
Moved by Cross, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3716 rezoning property located at 2200 Timberland Road from “A” (Agricultural) to “RL”
(Residential Low Density).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REMOVING EXISTING NO-PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE WEST
SIDE OF HYDE AVENUE: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading
and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3717 removing existing no-parking restrictions on the west side
of Hyde Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Council Member Vegge forwarded a letter to City Manager Schainker
from Tania Ohde, Dulcie Zirnhelt, and Angela Laury. The letter contained their concerns about
and solutions to underage drinking in Ames.
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Council Member Hoffman stated that she believes a stop sign is necessary at Arizona and Ross
Road. Via a letter from a resident of that area, a request had been made for stop signs to be
installed at that corner; however, after evaluation, the City’s Traffic Engineer had recommended
against doing so.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Mahayni, to direct staff to place on the agenda the approval
of a traffic control device at the corner of Arizona and Ross Road.
Vote on Motion: 3-2. Voting aye: Hoffman, Mahayni, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross, Vegge.
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:52 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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