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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 12/23/2003MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA DECEMBER 23, 2003 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of December, 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, Vegge and Wirth. Nate Johnston, ex officio member, was also present. Mayor Tedesco explained that on January 13, 2004, the City Council will hear a presentation on the request to change the Land Use Policy Plan, specifically, relocating a commercial node from Highway 30 to east 13th Street east of Interstate 35. He advised that there will be no public input allowed on that issue at the January 13th meeting. Public input will be accepted at the City Council’s meeting of January 27, 2004. KEY TO THE CITY: Mayor Tedesco presented Judie Hoffman with a “Key to the City” in recognition of her 16 years of service as a City Council member. Council Member Wirth presented Ms. Hoffman with a memory book signed by City staff and Council members. Ms. Hoffman, who chose not to seek re- election, reflected on her years of service. OATHS OF OFFICE: Oaths of Office were administered by Mayor Tedesco to City Council Members Steve Goodhue, Ward 2; Matthew Goodman, At-Large; and Riad Mahayni, Ward 4. The Mayor also appointed Council Member Goodhue to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the period January thru December, 2004. CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1.Motion approving payment of claims 2. Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 2003 3.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses: a. Class B Liquor - Quality Inn & Suites, 2601 E. 13th Street b. Class B Beer - Pizza Pit, 207-1/2 Welch 4. Motion directing City Attorney to develop an ordinance revising parking regulations on Coconino Road 5.RESOLUTION NO. 03-473 approving appointment of Council Member-Elect Matthew Goodman to the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors 6. RESOLUTION NO. 03-474 approving appointment of Council Member Riad Mahayni to the Story County Empowerment Board 7. RESOLUTION NO. 03-475 approving application for a Procurement Card for Council Member- Elect Matthew Goodman 8. RESOLUTION NO. 03-476 approving Commission on The Arts (COTA) Mini-Grant Contracts 9. RESOLUTION NO. 03-477 accepting partial completion of public improvements for Bloomington Heights West, Plat 2, and reducing amount of security 10. RESOLUTION NO. 03-478 accepting partial completion of public improvements for Somerset Subdivision,13th Addition, and reducing amount of security 11. RESOLUTION NO. 03-479 approving completion of public improvements (utilities and paving) for Airport Road Subdivision, 2nd Addition, and releasing the security therefor Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time. CLOSURE OF CHAMBERLAIN TO ALLOW PLACEMENT OF A CRANE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-480 approving closure of a portion of Chamberlain Street to allow placement of a crane for construction of an apartment building from December 24, 2003, through February 20, 2004. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REQUEST FROM ACCESS SHELTER FOR RELEASE OF $80,000 LOAN: Ann Greenfield, Executive Director of ACCESS (Assault Care Center), gave an update of their fund-raising campaign and the status of the Shelter. She advised that the old Shelter sold and the new owners took possession in late November 2003. Ms. Greenfield distributed information from Randy Purdy, Ames Community Bank, explaining the details of the loan and line of credit which allowed ACCESS to purchase the new building and make renovations for handicapped accessibility. She also advised that their fund-raising efforts have yielded a little over $85,000 to date with an additional $175,000 in pledges; an additional $150,000 remains to be raised for the first phase of their capital fund-raising campaign. Another document distributed by Ms. Greenfield verified that ACCESS had received a Community Betterment grant in the amount of $10,000 from Prairie Meadows to be applied towards renovation of the handicapped-accessible suite. That renovation should commence on January 15, 2004, and be completed by March 1, 2004. Ms. Greenfield advised that the building they purchased was appraised at approximately $800,000 prior to any renovation being done; ACCESS paid $450,000 for the building. They are hopeful that within four to five years, the debt to Ames Community Bank will be satisfied. Assistant City Manager Sheila Lundt advised that after the former ACCESS building sold in late November, the City received checks totaling $80,000. ACCESS is now asking to receive the $80,000 back to apply to its new mortgage. Ms. Lundt stated that if the request by ACCESS is granted, the City would again assume the second lender position behind a bank, in terms of the lien. ACCESS has asked for the same arrangement as with its original building – with no repayment until sale of the new building or close of operations. If the City Council desires to go forward with applying the $80,000 on the primary mortgage of the new ACCESS facility, the City would retain a lien against the property until such time as the building is sold or ACCESS ceases to operate the shelter. The City would file a satisfaction of the current lien and accept a second position mortgage lien as security of the loan. Ms. Lundt explained that the letter from Ames Community Bank answered questions regarding the discrepancy between the ten-year plan and the 25-year mortgage. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-487 accepting the ten-year plan as presented by ACCESS, releasing the current lien, reassigning the $80,000 to the new facility, and accepting a second position mortgage lien behind the Bank. 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 ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF CEDAR LANE AND SOUTH OF OAKWOOD ROAD (RINGGENBERG FARMS), NORTH OF OAKWOOD ROAD ALONG TIMBERLAND ROAD AND WOODVIEW DRIVE, AND 2400 OAKWOOD ROAD (OAKWOOD ROAD CHURCH): Mayor Tedesco announced that the City Development Board, in the early 90's, rendered a ruling making properties on Worle Lane an “official island;” therefore, those properties will not be considered in future annexations unless requested by the residents. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Jim Cable, 2407 Woodview Drive, Ames, recommended that those living on the fringe of Ames read the Ames Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) carefully because the City has a plan to address growth, and they are intent on following that plan. He said that the City did a good job back in 1997 laying out how and where the City was going to grow. Mr. Cable questioned why the Oakwood Church was not allowed to connect to rural water when that service comes right up to the corner of the Church property. He expressed his dismay over the 80/20 Rule, which was orchestrated by the State Legislature. Mr. Cable 2 complimented City staff for their efforts to keep those affected informed. As far as the services, Mr. Cable remarked that he doesn’t feel that the affected residents will benefit from City services. The residents of this area already receive police protection from the City of Ames; the Story/Kelley Fire Department has always done a good job at providing fire protection; and until the septic tanks or wells cease to function, Mr. Cable doesn’t believe that residents will be asking for City utilities. Mr. Cable said that he is concerned about snow removal being provided by the City and how timely their streets will be plowed. He advised that he signed the Voluntary Annexation Petition only due to the promise of receiving tax abatement. Mr. Cable told the Council that the City had no interest in the people living just outside the two-mile boundary until they wanted more revenue. Concerning the LUPP, Mr. Cable believes that the City Council and staff need to look at who owns the undeveloped areas within the City of Ames. He said that there is land there; however, the City chooses not to take it because it belongs to Iowa State University or big development operations. Public Works Director Paul Wiegand explained the City’s rural water policy. He advised that the designated areas allowed to connect to rural water service are those areas that are not in the Land Use Policy Plan’s 30-year growth plan. Mr. Wiegand clarified that properties south of the area in question are outside the expected growth over the next 30 years, and those properties were given permission to connect to rural water service. Mayor Tedesco wanted it noted that it is the City’s policy not to provide City utilities outside of the City limits. The Mayor closed the hearing after no one else wished to speak. Council Member Cross wanted it clarified that this annexation was requested by property owners, not initiated by the City, and it is not an attempt by the City to gain additional revenue. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-481 approving the annexation of approximately 135.49 acres of voluntary and non-consenting land and initiating the rezoning of land north of Oakwood Road and the Oakwood Road Church property to Residential Low-Density after the state of Iowa City Development Board takes action. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON VACATING A STORM SEWER EASEMENT IN LOT 3, BLOCK 1, SOMERSET SUBDIVISION, 5TH ADDITION: The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and he closed the public hearing. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-482 approving the vacating of a storm sewer easement in Lot 3, Block 1, Somerset Subdivision, 5th Addition. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON RELEASE OF CITY’S INTEREST IN AN EASEMENT IN DAUNTLESS SUBDIVISION, 6TH ADDITION: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing and closed same after no one wished to speak. Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-483 approving the release of the City’s interest in an easement over real property legally described as the Northerly 7.5 feet of Lots 9 and 10 and the Southerly 7.5 feet of Lot 8, all in the Sixth Addition, Dauntless Subdivision. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GRAND ASPEN SUBDIVISION, 2ND ADDITION: Matt Randall, 420 S. 17th Street, Ames, thanked the City staff for working through several issues with the developers. 3 Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-484 approving the Preliminary Plat for Grand Aspen Subdivision, 2nd Addition. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. GRAND ASPEN SUBDIVISION, 2ND ADDITION: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-485 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 Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 03-486 approving the Final Plat. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: 7:56 p.m. _________________________________ ________________________________________ Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor 4