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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 08/12/2003MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA AUGUST 12, 2003 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th day of August, 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, Mahayni, and Wirth. Council Member Vegge arrived at 7:08 p.m. Nate Johnston, ex officio member, was also present. PRESENTATION OF NACD, NVSL, AND CVB MASTER PLAN: Mayor Tedesco introduced Dr. Kim Brogden, ARS Research Program Representative, USDA-ARS-National Animal Disease Center; and Dr. Thomas Bunn, Chief of the Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, National Veterinary Services Laboratories, USDA/APHIS. Drs. Brogden and Bunn presented the Ames Modernization Plan. This $445.77 million Plan is a cost-effective, multi-faceted approach to consolidate resources and rebuild for three USDA Centers located in Ames: the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL), APHIS Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB), and the ARS National Animal Disease Center. CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Goodhue requested that Item No. 14, pertaining to the elimination or freezing of seven vacant authorized positions, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1.Motion approving payment of claims 2. Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of July 22, 2003 3. Motion approving the following beer permits and liquor licenses: a. Class C Beer - Cyclone Truck Stop, 1811 South Dayton Avenue b. Class C Beer and Class B Wine - Drugtown, 500 Main Street c. Class C Liquor and Outdoor Service Privilege - Mickey's Irish Pub, 109 Welch Avenue d. Class C Liquor - Okoboji Grill, 2719 Grand Avenue e. Class C Liquor - People's Bar & Grill and Lumpy's Underwhere?, 2430 Lincoln Way f. Class C Liquor - CY Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center g. Class BW Liquor - Fisher Theater, Iowa State Center h. Class C Liquor and Outdoor Service Area - Hilton Coliseum, Iowa State Center i. Class C Liquor - Scheman Building, Iowa State Center 4. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants 5. Motion referring Petition for Voluntary Annexation of new Ames Middle School site, generally located north of Mortensen Road and west of State Street, to the Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Motion referring a Joint Petition for Voluntary Annexation of property, generally located east of Boone County Line Road and north of Lincoln Way, to the Planning and Zoning Commission 7. Motion directing City Attorney to prepare ordinance revising parking regulations on 24th Street between Van Buren and Hoover 8. Motion directing City Attorney to prepare ordinance revising parking regulations on Bell Avenue and Ford Street 9. Motion directing City Attorney to prepare ordinance revising parking regulations on Roxboro Drive 10. RESOLUTION NO. 03-305 approving appointment of Anne Taylor to fill vacancy on Public Art Commission 11. RESOLUTION NO. 03-306 approving Annual Contract for 2003/04 with Human Services agency 12. RESOLUTION NO. 03-307 approving agreement between the City of Ames and the Story County E911 Board outlining Information Services support for fiscal year 2003 in the amount of $17,944.08 13. RESOLUTION NO. 03-309 revising Official Parking Meter Map to allow metered parking in front of 117 Stanton Avenue 14. RESOLUTION NO. 03-310 approving plans and specifications for Ada Hayden Heritage Park Site Seeding; setting September 3, 2003, as bid due date and September 9, 2003, as date of public hearing 15. RESOLUTION NO. 03-311 approving plans and specifications for Ada Hayden Heritage Park Restroom Building; setting September 3, 2003, as bid due date and September 9, 2003, as date of public hearing 16. RESOLUTION NO. 03-312 approving contract and bond for 2003/04 Assessment Paving Program No. 1 (Division I - SE 2nd Street from Sumner Avenue to Kingsbury Avenue and Kingsbury Avenue from SE 2nd Street to Lincoln Way; Division II - East Avenue from Lincoln Way to East 2nd Street) 17. RESOLUTION NO. 03-313 accepting completion of 2000/01 Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program (Dayton Avenue Railroad Overpass across UPRR) Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ELIMINATION OR FREEZING OF SEVEN VACANT AUTHORIZED POSITIONS: Council Member Goodhue pointed out that the Aquatics Supervisor position was not intended to be filled until January 31, 2004; the Council Action Form erroneous stated the date as January 31, 2003. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-308 approving the elimination or freezing of seven vacant authorized positions, as follows: 1. Freeze 1.0 FTE Communication Supervisor position in Police Department until December 31, 2003. 2. Freeze 1.0 FTE Aquatics Supervisor position in Parks and Recreation Department until January 31, 2004. 3. Freeze 1.0 FTE Police Officer position in Police Department until June 30, 2004. 4. Eliminate 1.0 FTE Economic Development Coordinator position in Planning and Housing Department. 5. Eliminate net .25 FTE Children’s Librarian position in Library. 6. Eliminate .25 FTE Graphic Designer position in City Manager’s Office. 7. Freeze 1.0 FTE Recreation Superintendent position in Parks and Recreation Department. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. 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 C LIQUOR LICENSE AND OUTDOOR SERVICE PRIVILEGE FOR BREWERS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to approve the application for a new Class C Liquor License and Outdoor Service Privilege for Brewers, 2704 Stange Road. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR EL AZTECA: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the application for a new Class C Liquor License for El Azteca, 1520 S. Dayton Road. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND OUTDOOR SERVICE PRIVILEGE FOR MONTAGE BAR & GRILL: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the application for a new Class C Liquor License and Outdoor Service Privilege for Montage Bar & Grill, 823 Wheeler, Suite 5. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ALL-AMERICAN WEEKEND: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Vegge, to approve a blanket temporary obstruction permit in Central Business District on August 30, 2003. 2 Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-314 approving closure of Main Street between Douglas and Clark Avenues between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on August 30, 2003, for display of classic cars. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-315 approving suspension of parking enforcement in the Central Business District from 5:00 p.m. on August 29 to 6:00 p.m. on August 30, 2003. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-316 approving closure of a portion of the CBD parking lot between Clark and Kellogg Avenues from 3:00 p.m. on August 29 to 6:00 p.m. on August 30, 2003. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Vegge, to approve a blanket street vending license from 3:00 p.m to Midnight on August 29 and from 8:00 a.m. to Midnight on August 30, 2003. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-317 waiving the costs of electricity for the sponsors of the All-American Weekend activities and authorizing an expenditure from the Electric Fund to bear the costs of the electricity provided for these activities. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Vegge, to approve a 5-day beer permit and outdoor service area for American Legion beer garden in CBD parking lot between Kellogg and Clark Avenues. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-318 approving closure of one lane of Main Street and Northwestern Avenue between the Depot and 6th Street, and 6th Street from Northwestern to Brookridge, for Captain Midnight's 5K road race Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PATIO HOMES WEST PARK DEVELOPMENT: Council Member Hoffman asked for clarification on whether there will be two or three entrances to the Park. City Manager Steve Schainker advised that there are two entrances planned. Nancy Carroll, Parks and Recreation Director, explained that a property owner in this area had requested that the access pathway planned from Indiana Avenue (west entry) be moved to the northernmost edge of the City’s land. This property owner thought it would be helpful to have the Homeowner’s Association be responsible for mowing as much of the City’s parcel as possible. Ms. Carroll also stated that residents of the area also expressed a desire to have a pedestrian barrier along this same sidewalk 3 on the south side and along the southwest corner of the Park. She advised that the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff do not support these suggestions. Ms. Carroll said that, although some property owners support the placement of the concrete path at the northern edge of the City’s land, future property owners may not, and the City has no concerns with mowing the entire access. Additionally, Ms. Carroll informed the Council that based on staff’s experience with other park entrances, installing a permanent barrier to the south and southeast corner of the west park entrance does not warrant the expenditure of public funds. The City feels that if homeowners are concerned with this issue, they can obtain a building permit and install a barrier on their own property. Pat Sauer, 5215 Maryland Street, Ames, stated that she was one of the people who first initiated this project. She believes that the park will be a nice addition to the west side of Ames. Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-319 approving the Conceptual Park Master Plan. 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 Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-333 allocating funding from the Park Land Acquisition and Development Fund to develop this site. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AGREEMENT WITH U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR FUNDING TO PURCHASE PRAIRIE SEED FOR ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK: Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-320 approving the Cooperative Agreement with U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service for $5,000 in funding for purchase of prairie seed for Ada Hayden Heritage Park. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REQUEST FOR FOUR-WAY STOP AT ARIZONA AND ROSS ROAD (TABLED FROM 7/22/03): Council Member Hoffman asked to table this item until the Council’s September 23, 2003, meeting to allow the affected PTO to address this issue; that group will be meeting on September 9. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to table this issue until September 23, 2003. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. VANTAGE CORPORATION GROUND LEASE: This item was pulled from this agenda at the request of Wayne Moore, representing Vantage Corporation. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SOUTHERN HILLS WEST SUBDIVISION: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-321 approving the Preliminary Plat for Southern Hills West Subdivision with the following stipulations: 1. The developer must provide an electric easement as indicated on the Preliminary Plat. 2. No new additional curb cuts will be permitted onto Airport Road, South Riverside Drive, or North Loop Drive. 4 3. Cross-access easements for vehicular movement and parking will be required with the Final Plat. 4. The developer must provide an easement to the public to allow for the continuation of the bike path on the existing frontage road as part of the approval of the Final Plat. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. CONTRACT WITH G. E. BETZ FOR BOILER AND COOLING WATER TREATMENT SERVICES: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-322 approving an increase in the contract with G. E. Betz for Boiler and Cooling Water Treatment from $168,500 to an amount not to exceed $250,000 annually. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2003: David Dirks, Senior Managing Consultant with the Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM), applauded the City for retaining its AAA credit rating from Moody’s. Mr. Dirks advised that the City received ten bids for these bonds with the successful bidder being Harris Trust & Savings Bank. Mr. Dirks explained that the PFM Group is recommending that the City use the Parity Electronic Bidding System as one element of the process for receiving bids on its competitively sold bond issues in the future. He said that under the current non-electronic bid submission, underwriting syndicates transmit or deliver their bids in written form, either by personal delivery, fax, or via telephone transmission. Bids are manually recorded and placed in envelopes, which are then sealed and presented to the governing body. Under this system, several opportunities for delay, blocked transmission due to busy signals, and human error exist throughout the process. Under the Parity system, bidding underwriters calculate their bid and submit it over private leased lines. When the bid deadline is reached, the issuer and the financial advisor can immediately view the submitted bids using an internet-based Parity interface on a computer at the office of the issuer. Mr. Dirks advised that if the City wishes to pursue using the Parity Electronic Bidding System, the issue should be placed on a future agenda. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-323 awarding $6,555,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2003, to Harris Trust & Savings Bank and to defer issuance of the Bonds until August 26, 2003. Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Goodhue, Hoffman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: None. Abstaining: Cross. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON 2003/04 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM - CONTRACT 1 (NORTHWESTERN AVENUE): Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-324 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Ames Trenching, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $83,455. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 5 HEARING ON 2003/04 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM - CONTRACT 2 (CLARK AVENUE AND SOUTHEAST 16TH STREET): The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and the Mayor closed the hearing. Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-325 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Insituform Technologies USA of Chesterfield, Missouri, in the amount of $70,945. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON 2003/04 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - CONTRACT 2 (LINCOLN WAY FROM SQUAW CREEK TO BEACH AVENUE:) The Mayor opened the hearing and closed same after no one wished to speak. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-326 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Hurst & Sons, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $145,435.80. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1021 AIRPORT ROAD: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. Council Member Cross asked for a definition of “family entertainment center.” Planner Joe Pietrusynski explained that a “family entertainment center” will include a rock- climbing wall, video games, concessions, laser tag, etc. Duane Jensen, JCorp, 120 Hayward, Ames, advised that he was the developer of this site. He concurred with Planner Pietrusynski as to the definition of “family entertainment center.” No one else wished to speak, and the hearing was closed. The Mayor noted that a letter had been received from JCorp, Inc., developers of the property in question, requesting that the second and third readings of the ordinance be waived. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning property located at 1021 Airport Road from “GI” (General Industrial) to “HOC” (Highway-Oriented Commercial). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to pass on second and third readings and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3725 rezoning property located at 1021 Airport Road from “GI” (General Industrial) to “HOC” (Highway-Oriented Commercial). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN ADAMS STREET AND TOP-O-HOLLOW ROAD, EAST OF STONE BROOKE SUBDIVISION, AND WEST OF WINDSOR OAKS SENIOR LIVING FACILITY: The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. Kurt Friedrich, Friedrich Iowa Realty, 100 Sixth Street, Ames, explained that he was 6 representing the Kinyon and Clark families. Mr. Friedrich advised that the proposed Subdivision is intended to be a small infill subdivision comprised of approximately 47 lots. He said there will be a mix of townhomes and single-family lots. Scott Renaud, FOX Engineering, 1601 Golden Aspen Circle, Ames, said that the engineers have worked through all the issues with staff. No one else wished to speak, and the Mayor closed the hearing. Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning property generally located between Adams Street and Top-O-Hollow Road, east of Stone Brooke Subdivision, and west of Windsor Oaks Senior Living Facility from “A” (Agricultural) to “FS-RL” (Suburban Residential Low Density), contingent upon a Development Agreement being signed and the Preliminary Plat for the Kinyon and Clark properties being approved. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-327 approving the Master Plan, contingent upon a Development Agreement being worked out prior to City Council action. 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. 03-328 approving the Development Agreement. 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. 03-329 approving the Preliminary Plat for the Kinyon-Clark Subdivision, subject to the following stipulations: 1. That a Development Agreement be prepared and signed by the developers prior to the Preliminary Plat for Kinyon-Clark Subdivision being placed on the City Council agenda for action. This Agreement shall document the developers’ and the City’s responsibilities and costs associated with the development of the Kinyon-Clark Subdivision. 2. That the approval of the Preliminary Plat not become effective until the rezoning of this property to “F-S RL” is completed. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712 SOUTH 16TH STREET: The Mayor opened the hearing. No one wished to speak, and he closed the hearing. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning property located at 712 South 16th Street from “HOC” (Highway-Oriented Commercial) to “RH” (Residential High Density). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-330 approving a Land Use Policy Plan change from Highway-Oriented Commercial to Residential High Density for12.08 acres located at 712 South 16th Street. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made 7 a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON ADOPTION OF A PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT (PRD) PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE AMETHYST PLACE SUBDIVISION: The hearing was opened by the Mayor. Chip Baltimore, representing TPB Properties, 809 Eighth Street, Boone, owners of four of the nine lots, was present. He explained that TPB has placed on file a Letter of Credit with the City as security for public improvements, i.e., sidewalks and asphalt. Mayor Tedesco closed the hearing after no one else wished to speak. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-331A approving the Planned Residence District Plan for properties located in the Amethyst Place Subdivision located at 5020 and 5026 Ontario Street and 1100, 1120, 1127, 1128, 1135, 1136, and 1205 British Columbia Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-331B approving the Major Site Development Plan. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-332 approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement, with the following stipulation: 1. That the developers submit a Letter of Credit prior to consideration by the City Council in the amount of $26,500 to cover the cost of remaining sidewalk and street surfacing improvements for British Columbia Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REVISING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO GARBAGE AND REFUSE: Council Member Cross pointed out that the ordinance requires containers for “garbage,” not “refuse.” City Attorney John Klaus concurred, stating that the proposed ordinance includes a detailed description of the acceptable containers that “garbage” may be placed in; any other form of refuse is not subject to any container requirement. Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising regulations pertaining to garbage and refuse. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REVISING PARKING REGULATIONS ON BURNETT AVENUE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an ordinance removing the existing alternate no-parking restrictions in the 600 block of Burnett Avenue and to install permanent no-parking signs on the west side of the 600 block of Burnett Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an ordinance. 8 Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3723 removing the existing alternate no-parking restrictions in the 600 block of Burnett Avenue and to install permanent no-parking signs on the west side of the 600 block of Burnett Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2501 TIMBERLAND ROAD: Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning property located at 2501 Timberland Road from “A” (Agricultural) to “RL” (Residential Low Density). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH 30' OF MANNING AVENUE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to pass on second reading an ordinance vacating the north 30' of Manning Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3726 vacating the north 30' of Manning Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE 1305 COCONINO ROAD URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3724 establishing the 1305 Coconino Road Urban Revitalization Area. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes COMMENTS: Pertaining to the Dayton Avenue Railroad Overpass across the UPRR, Council Member Goodhue advised that he continues to receive comments, questions, and concerns about egress from business owners in that area and citizens. Mr. Schainker explained that he and Public Works Director Paul Wiegand met with three business owners, and alterations were made. He believes that these alterations have solved the problems. Council Member Hoffman stated that she had received many compliments about City staff when the new water tower went on-line. She also pointed out that she has seen the new Orientation Guide published by the Iowa State Daily and complimented City staff on the “Welcome to Ames” article and the article written by Assistant City Attorney Judy Parks on certain City ordinances. Council Member Hoffman announced that she is not going to seek a fifth term on the City Council. Nate Johnston asked whether padded patio furniture would constitute a violation of the City’s “couch” ordinance. Mr. Klaus said that it would depend on the manufacturer’s intent and how they market the product. Upon being questioned by Mr. Johnston, Mr. Klaus advised that hammocks are acceptable to 9 be installed on front porches. ADJOURNMENT: 8:16 p.m. _________________________________ ________________________________________ Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor 10