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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames Conference Board and Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 01/22/2002MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CONFERENCE BOARD AND OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA JANUARY 22, 2002 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CONFERENCE BOARD The regular meeting of the Ames Conference Board was called to order by Chairperson Ted Tedesco at 6:30 p.m. on January 22, 2002. Present from the Ames City Council were Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge, and Wirth. Present from the Story County Board of Supervisors were Clinton, Halliburton, and Toms. Representing the Ames School Board were Bastiaans and Tyler. The Gilbert and United School Districts were not represented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ames School Board Member Mary Jane Bastiaans asked that, in the future, her fellow Board Members not be listed as absent in the Minutes if they are not in attendance at the Conference Board meetings since all members are not required to be present. Moved by Cross, seconded by Bastiaans, to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2001, Conference Board meeting. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN NUTTY TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Tyler, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-026 approving the reappointment of John Nutty to the Board of Review. Roll Call Vote: 3-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. DISCUSSION OF CITY ASSESSOR’S BUDGET PROPOSALS: City Assessor Richard Horn highlighted some of the activities of the Assessor’s Office and the programs to be funded. Mr. Horn explained the effects of the residential rollback. He also stated that his office is beginning to receive reports of apartment buildings being converted to condominiums, which means that these units are taxed as residential, instead of commercial, and receive the residential roll-back. Mr. Horn explained that his office continues to see added expense every other year when they send the assessment notices; postage expense increases by 300%. Moved by Cross, seconded by Halliburton, to approve recommendations of Assessor’s report. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Cross, seconded by Halliburton, to receive proposed budget (adoption of budget will occur after the hearing on the proposed budget is held). Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Cross, seconded by Halliburton, to set 6:30 p.m. on February 26, 2002, as date of public hearing on the proposed FY 2002/03 City Assessor’s budget. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT OF CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING: 6:50 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL 2 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:55 p.m. on the 22 day of January, 2002, in the Citynd 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, Quirmbach, Vegge, and Wirth. CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Quirmbach, 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 January 8, 2002, and the special meeting of January 15, 2002 3.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses: a.Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege - Dublin Bay, 320 South 16 Streetth b.Class BW Liquor – Bali Satay House, 2424 Lincoln Way c.Class A Liquor – American Legion Post #37, 225 Main Street d.Class C Liquor – Café Lovish, 2512 Lincoln Way 4.RESOLUTION NO. 02-027 approving City’s Investment Report for the quarter ending December 2001 5.RESOLUTION NO. 02-028 approving placement of memorial plaque for Carl Zeliadt at Ames Municipal Airport 6.RESOLUTION NO. 02-029 approving engineering services contract with WHKS for Sixth Street/Grand Avenue/U.S. Hwy. 69 Intersection Modification Project 7.RESOLUTION NO. 02-030 approving Agreement between the City and Story County with respect to ice and snow control on segments of streets and roads in and around Ames 8.RESOLUTION NO. 02-031 approving request to subordinate the Second Mortgage Lien for the property located at 4209 Ontario Street, Ames, Iowa, in connection with the Ames/Story County Partnership Affordable Housing Program 9.RESOLUTION NOS. 02-032 THRU 02-045 approving releases of contracts and liens in connection with the City’s Phase III Affordable Housing Program in the Bentwood Subdivision for the following properties: a.5458 Frost Drive b.5444 Frost Drive c.5411 Frost Drive d.5422 Frost Drive e.5440 Frost Drive f.5428 Norris Street g.5246 Frost Drive h.5406 Frost Drive i.5437 Frost Drive j.5415 Frost Drive k.5445 Frost Drive l.5453 Frost Drive m.5457 Frost Drive n.5449 Frost Drive 10.RESOLUTION NO. 02-046 accepting completion of fireline installation at 1910/1912 East Lincoln Way 11.RESOLUTION NO. 02-047 accepting completion of fireline installation at 101 Dayton Avenue (Universal Harvester) 12.RESOLUTION NO. 02-048 accepting completion of South Duff/U. S. Hwy. 30 Westbound Off- Ramp Traffic Signal Project 13.RESOLUTION NO. 02-049 approving final plat for Cameron Pines Estate Subdivision 3 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. REQUEST FROM AMES MAIN STREET DISTRICT TO SUSPEND PARKING FOR “DOLLAR DAYS” EVENT: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the request from the Ames Main Street District to suspend parking in the Central Business District (CBD) on January 24, 25, and 26, 2002, for their “Dollar Days” event. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST FROM AMERICAN LEGION FOR WAIVER OF CITY AUDITORIUM FEE: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-050 approving the request for a waiver of the fee to use the City Auditorium for an American Legion-sponsored event to be held on February 18, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. i.e., recognition of families of United States military personnel currently serving in the war against terrorism. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Dave Rehbein, 1505 Douglas, Ames, representing the American Legion Post #37, explained the Blue Star Banner program: The Blue Star Banners are to be displayed in a window of homes to signify that a member of that family is currently serving to help protect all of us. HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 239 CAMPUS AVENUE A/K/A TROW PROPERTY, FROM “RL” (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) TO “F- PRD” (PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT): Mayor Tedesco noted that a petition opposing the requested rezoning, as provided for in Section 29.1506(5) of the Zoning Ordinance, was received by the City Clerk on January 15, 2002. Staff has analyzed the petition and determined that the petitioners represent 28.87% of all land area within 200 feet of and including the subject area. Due to the filing of the protest petition, a favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the City Council is necessary for approval. Director of Planning & Housing Brian O’Connell explained that the City Council was being asked to make decisions on two requests pertaining to this property: (1) whether to rezone the property from Residential Low Density to Planned Residence District; and (2) whether to approve the Major Site Development Plan/Master Plan. Mr. O’Connell gave an overview of the existing conditions of land use and dwelling units within the block. He advised that the City’s Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) designates this area as being suitable for low-density residential land uses. Mr. O’Connell explained that the Planned Residence District is intended to provide for development of a variety of innovative housing types. He said that the developer has submitted a modified plan (from the one originally presented to the Council on October 23, 2001) that includes a total of 16 units that are to be developed as condominiums in four four-plex structures with attached garages, decks and patios, and usable open space areas. Mr. O’Connell advised the City Council that it is clearly evident that there is an inconsistency between the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) designation of four (4) dwelling units/acre and the Underlying Base Zone regulations (in the Zoning Ordinance) of 7.26 dwelling units/acre with regards to density. Staff had received a legal opinion from the City Attorney that stated that the Zoning Ordinance standard takes precedence over the LUPP designation. It is staff’s belief that the 7.26 4 dwelling units/acre allowed under the Base Zone regulations is too dense for this particular site. It was pointed out by Mr. O’Connell that the proposed development, with a density of 5.46 dwelling units/gross acre, is generally consistent with the surrounding existing neighborhood. Staff defined the neighborhood as the area north of Woodland Street and West Street, east of Campus Avenue, south of Oakland Street, and west of Forest Glen. Mr. O’Connell told the Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of January 2, 2002, and recommended that the Council deny the Major Site Development Plan and rezoning for 239 Campus Avenue. He said they made this recommendation because they did not believe that the proposed development met the standard where the building architecture, availability of open space, well-designed parking areas and recreation facilities met or exceeded what would be developed as a result of the base zone regulations. The Commission also believed that the inconsistency between the LUPP and the Zoning Ordinance should be resolved prior to a decision to rezone this property. Mr. O’Connell said that City staff was recommending approval of the two requests. Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. LeeAnne Wilson, 530 Forest Glen, Ames, explained that she felt this is a pivotal piece of property and how it is developed is very important to this neighborhood. She asked that the Council look closely at the LUPP and the implications of that before making their decision; they should not only consider the zoning. Ms. Wilson feels that the plan being proposed by the developers represents a higher density than what she would like to see in this area. Paul Scott, 3005 Woodland Street, Ames, spoke about the character of this neighborhood. The proposed plan does not help maintain the character of this neighborhood. Mr. Scott said that there had been a series of neighborhood meetings on this issue. He stated that the residents of this area are not anti-student, but want to see development that maintains their neighborhood’s character. John McClellan, 3507 Oakland Street, Ames, explained that many of the residents of this area see the development possibilities for 239 Campus in a different way than the developers see them. He said that Mike Lanning, a resident of this neighborhood, is a landscape architect, and he created some graphics of what might be done on this property. Mr. McClellan showed those graphics to the Council. Dilys Morris, 535 Forest Glen, Ames, echoed some of the comments already stated. She said that the area residents are concerned that there is a risk of deterioration to their neighborhood if additional rental units are built. They also are very concerned about what more rental units in this area would do to their property values. Thomas McGee, 2924 Woodland, Ames, stated that he is not in favor of the proposed rezoning. He showed some overheads depicting how the neighborhood is currently zoned and what it would look like if it were rezoned as proposed. He also feels the proposed development presents safety concerns as emergency vehicles would have a difficult time maneuvering through it. Bonnie Homstad, 2721 Burr Oak Circle, Ames, explained that she had not attended any of the neighborhood meetings; however, as a realtor, she was interested in what the development might do to the value of existing properties. She had obtained statistics from the City Assessor concerning property values and distributed those statistics to the Council. Ms. Homstad said that she feels that 5 this proposed development should not be approved unless it would be beneficial to the community and not adversely affect others. In her opinion, the proposed development would adversely affect others. John Bath, 524 Forest Glen, Ames, pointed out that there are currently a lot of vacant rentals in Ames. It is apparent to him that the newer units are the first to be rented and those units that are older and usually in need of repair remain vacant. He believes that some of the owners of older rental units in this neighborhood may be interested in turning their properties back to single-family owner- occupied units. Mr. Bath does not believe that the Trow property is suited only for multiple-unit housing. Dr. Ann Dean, 3218 Oakland Street, Ames, told the Council that she just had moved to Ames from Santa Barbara, California, and was pleased to find a wonderful home in this safe neighborhood. She talked about how her neighbors had welcomed her to the community. Ms. Dean hopes that the Council will make a well-thought-out decision on the rezoning of 239 Campus. Stephen J. Willson, 530 Forest Glen, Ames, discussed the density issue. He asked to have the persons stand who were in opposition to the proposed development. Elaine Bath, 524 Forest Glen, Ames, explained that this neighborhood had been established over a hundred years ago, and the current residents want to maintain its character. She also pointed out the environmental issue; they want to keep the woods in their backyards. Ms. Bath said that she would like to see a park in this area. She urged the Council to keep the zoning as Residential Low-Density. K. Jeyabalan, 3201 Oakland Street, Ames, explained that when he came to Ames approximately 25 years ago, he was concerned about the number of rental units in this area. Mr. Jeyabalan stated that it is important to the residents of this area that their property values be maintained or increase. He feels that if rental units are allowed on the subject property, their property values will go down. Mr. Jeyabalan suggested that a park be created on the property in question. He also felt that perhaps up to three nice homes could be built on this land. Dennis Kaplan, 3313 Oakland, Ames, explained that he also recently moved to Ames. Although he relocated here from a prestigious neighborhood, he prefers to live in Ames due to the quality of life here. He believes that this neighborhood should be preserved in part as a recruiting tool for Iowa State University (ISU); two out of six recently hired professors at ISU have moved into this neighborhood. Bill Kunerth, 420 Briarwood, Ames, summarized the last neighborhood meeting of the Oak-Wood- Forest Association. He feels that a proposal presented at one of their neighborhood meetings by Pat Brown, Chairperson of the Ames 20/20 group, to make a wildlife/nature preserve/park at the subject property is one that the residents would be very supportive of and one that he thinks could be accomplished. Holly Fuchs, 806 Brookridge Avenue, Ames, stated that she feels with more planning and creativity, something very special could be built on this site that would maintain the quality of life and property values. Sylvia Carter, 510 Forest Glen, Ames, pointed out that as she walks through the neighborhood, she sees that there is consistently more trash around rental units; owner-occupied property appears to be 6 well-kempt. Chuck Winkleblack, representing Hunziker & Associates, 105 S. 16 Street, Ames, explained thatth the developers were directed by the City Council to re-work their proposal so that it would meet City criteria. He feels that the developers have done that. Mr. Winkleblack stated that 70% of the property will remain undeveloped. He pointed out that it has been proven to only be a perception that the construction of apartments or condominiums causes a decrease in property values of existing homes. Mr. Winkleblack said that they have met the standard regarding density. He told the Council that the developers have done exactly what the City had asked them to do; they feel that they are at the minimum number as far as density is concerned. Mr. Winkleblack said that there are mixed-use developments all over town; this would not be a unique development. Patricia (Trow) Hulsey, 307 Dotson, Ames, owner of the property in question, said that she was pleased that the wooded area is finally being recognized. She reiterated that, with the developers’ proposal, 70% of the property will remain undeveloped. Ms. Hulsey said that she was glad to know that the neighborhood groups, block parties, and picnics have continued in this area and that there has been so much dialog among the neighbors. She said that she hopes the open dialog continues. In the past two years, Ms. Hulsey pointed out that two people from this neighborhood have spoken to her. Tom McGee said that he doesn’t feel that there is any way that 70% of the property will remain undeveloped according to the current proposal. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. After being questioned by Council Member Cross, Brian O’Connell advised that the University- impacted boundary would not change as a result of the proposed development. He said that it is staff’s belief that 70% of the total land area will remain open (undeveloped). Council Member Goodhue pointed out the direction of the City Council that was given on October 23, 2001. He feels that the modified proposal meets all the development principles, the Underlying Base Zone, and it meets most of the goals and objectives of the LUPP. Council Member Vegge said that he would like to see old residential neighborhoods preserved. He does not think that the City needs more apartments and would like to see single-family residences constructed on the site; however, he thinks neither that nor the creation of a park is feasible. Mr. Vegge said that he could support 12 units being built on this site. Council Member Wirth said that the Council typically sees this type of discussion when density is going to be increased by new development. She would like to see a proposal that meets the density requirements of the LUPP. Ms. Wirth is not convinced that putting single-family platted lots is the best use of the land as that may be more disruptive to the environment; however, she feels that the proposed plan is a little bit too dense. She believes that she could support a proposal for rezoning to “F-PRD” with less density. Council Member Cross asked Mr. Winkleblack if they would be interested in bringing back a proposal with fewer units. Mr. Winkleblack explained that each time the developers are required to make changes to the plan, it costs them approximately $7,000. He pointed out that the developers were directed to work with City staff on this proposal to bring it into compliance with City standards, 7 and they have done that. However, Mr. Winkleblack said that he is not in a position to state that the developers will redesign the proposal to lower the density unless they have assurances that a certain number of units will be approved. Council Member Quirmbach said that he believes that the discussions within the neighborhood have changed very much in character from the initial meetings to the present. He pointed out that Bill Kunerth and Paul Scott have asked the Council for an opportunity to sustain the effort of the neighborhood to help reclaim it as a single-family owner-occupied neighborhood. Mr. Quirmbach stated that this will guide his vote this evening Council Member Cross said that a major consideration of not only this neighborhood, but throughout Ames, is the ongoing maintenance of property. He feels that the City should perhaps consider property maintenance ordinances. Council Member Hoffman pointed out that, even though the proposal meets most of the standards of the City, Council needs to look at more than the numbers. She believes that the proposal does not maintain the character of the neighborhood, and for that reason, she will not vote for it. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to deny the Major Site Development Plan/Master Plan for 239 Campus Avenue. Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting aye: Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross, Goodhue. Motion declared carried. Meeting recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:07 p.m. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to deny the ordinance to rezone the property generally located at 239 Campus Avenue. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON ORDINANCES TO VACATE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS BOUNDED BY 12TH STREET, 13 STREET, DUFF AVENUE, AND KELLOGG AVENUE: The hearing was openedTH by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and the Mayor closed the hearing. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance to vacate the alley in Block 8, Duff’s Addition. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Quirmbach, to pass on second and third readings and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3645 vacating the alley in Block 8, Duff’s Addition. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a copy of these minutes. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance to vacate the alley in Block 3, Richmond’s Addition. 8 Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second and third readings and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3646 vacating the alley in Block 3, Richmond’s Addition. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a copy of these minutes. HEARING ON PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF LAND PERTAINING TO THE VACATED ALLEYS IN BLOCKS BOUNDED BY 12 STREET, 13 STREET, DUFF AVENUE, ANDTHTH KELLOGG AVENUE: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing, and he closed same after no one requested to speak. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-051 approving the sale and conveyance of the vacated alley in Block 8, Duff’s Addition, by Quit Claim Deed to Clinic Building Company, Inc., in the amount of $19,855. 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 Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-052 approving the sale and conveyance of the vacated alley in Block 3, Richmond’s Addition, by Quit Claim Deed to Clinic Building Company, Inc., in the amount of $15,919 and the granting of an easement for utility purposes. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON NUISANCE ASSESSMENT: The hearing was opened by the Mayor. No one wished to speak, and Mayor Tedesco closed the hearing. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-053 assessing costs for tree and bush trimming at 3827 Quebec Street and certifying assessment to County Treasurer. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON 2000/01 ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION ASSESSMENT PROJECT (DAYTON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT): Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There was no one who wished to speak, and the hearing was closed. Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to finally adopt RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY NO. 01-556. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON DAYTON AVENUE ELECTRIC FACILITIES RELOCATION PROJECT: The hearing was opened by the Mayor and then closed after no one wished to speak. 9 Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-054 approving plans and specifications and awarding a contract to J. P. Rowe Construction of Pierce, Nebraska, in the amount of $140,800. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 2002-2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP): Mayor Tedesco asked for public input. It was noted that letters had been received by the Mayor and City Council from Lowell and Patty Hefflefinger, 620 Ken Maril Road, Ames; Ryan and Andrea Olson, 626 Ken Maril Road, Ames; and Leanne Swenson, 706 Ken Maril Road, Ames, all in support of the Low-Point Drainage Project, which includes the Ken Maril Road area. Leanne Swenson, 706 Ken Maril Road, Ames, speaking on behalf of the Ken Maril Neighborhood Association, expressed appreciation for the Low-Point Drainage Project being recommended for the 2004-05 budget. She showed pictures of flooding in the area in 1998. Ariane Schmidt, 518 Ken Maril Road, Ames, advised that she was a resident of this area in 1993 and 1998 and that flooding is a big problem after heavy rains or when a large amount of snow melts. Mayor Tedesco announced that amendments to the CIP will be proposed by the Council after the budget hearings. DISCUSSION OF “9/11 DISASTER RELIEF” CONTRIBUTION: Council Member Cross pointed out that the financial condition of the City has changed dramatically since this contribution was initially approved. He reminded Council that approval of the contribution was made contingent upon Iowa’s 15 largest cities making similar pledges, and that contingency has not been met. Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to adopt a resolution rescinding the previous Resolution. Council Member Quirmbach believes that Ames should lead the other cities in Iowa in keeping their promise if there is evidence that additional aid is still needed and if we have assurance that the monies that we contribute would be used for the purposes originally intended. He would like more information on the “9/11 Disaster Relief” Fund. Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to table this issue until staff is able to investigate this particular Fund. Vote on Motion: 3-3. Voting aye: Goodhue, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross, Hoffman, Vegge. Mayor Tedesco voted aye to break the tie. Motion declared carried. PURCHASE OF 3 MW OF ELECTRIC CAPACITY FOR SUMMER 2002: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-055 approving purchase of 3 MW of capacity for Summer 2002 from Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REPLACEMENT THRUST BEARING FOR UNIT #8: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-056 approving waiver of formal bidding procedures and approving purchase of Replacement Thrust Bearing for Unit #8 Turbine from General Electric in the amount of $77,400. 10 Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. GATEWAY POOL: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-057 closing Gateway Pool and demolishing the facility as funding allows. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. SOUTH LINCOLN WAY SUB-AREA PLAN: Due to the lateness of the hour, Planning staff recommended that the Council study the Plan, and staff will make a full presentation on this Plan at the Council’s February 12, 2002, meeting. SOUTHEAST ENTRYWAY STUDY: Planner Jeff Benson said that this Study would include the intersection of Dayton Road and S. 16th Street, but it does not include areas west of S. 16th Street or west of Hwy. 30. Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-058 approving the Agreement for Consulting Services with Dunbar/Jones Partnership of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $14,080 for the Southeast Entryway Study with the City paying $10,080 and the area property owners paying $4,000. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. LEASE EXTENSION FOR WELCH LOT T (PARKING LOT): Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-059 approving a ten-year lease extension for the Welch Lot T Parking Lot. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. NEGOTIATION OF FBO CONTRACT: Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to direct staff to solicit proposals from individuals who may wish to perform FBO services at the Ames Municipal Airport for the next five years (from July 1, 2002). Lyle Vust, 2501 Airport Road, Ames, Vice-President and Owner of Midwest Flying Service, explained that there had been no complaints brought out at meetings of the Airport Advisory Board for four and one-half years; some meetings were actually canceled due to the lack of discussion items. He expressed his dismay that the Airport Advisory Committee did not contact Midwest Flying Service, the current FBO, to inform them that the survey was going to be performed; and now the Committee is recommending that the City solicit other proposals. Mr. Vust explained that Midwest Flying Service and Hap’s Flying Service are starting to work together. He also explained events that have occurred during the past few years that were out of their control, but that had a negative impact on their business. Mr. Vust said that they are willing to work with the City to alleviate problems and would be willing to extend the FBO Contract for a year, if the City would approve, to give them a chance to improve and expand their services. He addressed some of the allegations resulting from the survey. Sterling Clink, Story City, stated that he has been flying out of Ames since 1975. He feels that Ames Airport is nearly an embarrassment to our city. Mr. Clink cited items that he believes are inadequate at the Airport, including minimum standard taxiways and no runway signage. Mr. Clink feels that 11 the politics of the City are getting in the way of a well-run airport. He said he would be surprised if anyone else bids this contract. Mr. Clink explained that there are $30,000,000 planes flying into Ames Airport regularly yet there is no security after 8 PM and the runways are not cleared from snow unless there are two inches of snow or more. He feels that the City should be more willing to work with the FBO. Paul Nelson, 604 Hodge, Ames, Chair of the Airport Advisory Committee, explained that the Committee’s recommendation to City staff was simply a summary of the comments received from the survey. He said the Committee then recommended that the City give others a chance to bid on the FBO contract. Mr. Nelson advised that the Advisory Committee stands ready to work with whatever FBO gets the contract. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SOUTH 16 STREET WIDENING PROGRAM (FROM THE WEST LINE OF GRAND ASPENTH SUBDIVISION TO 300 FEET EAST A/K/A THE NORTH SIDE OF SOUTH 16 STREET INTH FRONT OF AMES CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Moved by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION NO. 02-061. 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 Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-062 adopting preliminary plans and schedule of assessment. 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 Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-063 adopting Proposed Resolution of Necessity and setting February 26, 2002, as the date of public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21.501 OF THE AMES MUNICIPAL CODE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance relating to cutting new pavement to replace or remove water utility service line connections to the main. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING “TWO-HOUR PARKING ONLY” ZONE ON FIFTH STREET ADJACENT TO PYLE OFFICE PARK PROPERTY: Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance designating a “two-hour parking only” zone along the north side of Fifth Street adjacent to the Pyle Office Park property. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A 50-FOOT BUS LOADING ZONE ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF McKINLEY DRIVE (WEST OF FELLOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEST ENTRANCE DRIVE): Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance designating a 50-foot bus loading zone along the south side of McKinley Drive (west of Fellows Elementary School west entrance drive). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE TO REPEAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE 12 COMPUTATIONS OF SANITARY SEWER RATES AS APPENDIX TO AMES MUNICIPAL CODE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an ordinance to repeal requirements for statement of representative computations of sanitary sewer rates as Appendix to Ames Municipal Code. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. COMMENTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the following: letter from Tom Thomas, Car Tech, 305 Sixth Street, Ames, dated January 22, 2002; and memo regarding release of judgment liens for Regency Builders. Council Member Goodhue requested to receive minutes from the Airport Advisory Committee meetings. ADJOURNMENT: 9:54 p.m. _____________________________________ ______________________________________ Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor