HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/09/2002MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 9, 2002
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 9 day of April, 2002, in the Cityth
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.
PROCLAMATION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WEEK: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed April
7 - 13, 2002, as Boys and Girls Club Week. Accepting the Proclamation on behalf of the Ames
Boys and Girls Club were Ron Chieves, Petra Salazar, Nikki LeCount, Aaron Reinhardt, Brian
Jacobson, and Jessica Lawson.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to approve Items #1 - 24 on the
Consent Agenda; Item #25, pertaining to Hach Subdivision, will be discussed separately.
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.M otion approving minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 2002
3.M otion approving rene wal of the follow ing beer perm its and liquo r lice nse s:
a.Class C Beer and Class B Wine – Fareway Stores, 619 Burnett Avenue
4.M otion approving certification of civil service applicants
5.RE SO LU T IO N N O. 02-204 approving a lim ited funding agreem ent with the City of Am es
Em ployee Care Fund Com m ittee
6.ASSET:
a.RESOLUT ION NO. 02-205 approving revised recomm endation for allocation of 2002/03
funds for Center for Addictions Recovery
b.Motion authorizing Mayor to send letter of support for grant application on behalf of Center
for Addictions Recovery
7.RE SO LU TION NO. 02-206 approving Amendment to Developm ent Agreem ent between Ford
Street Developm ent Co ., L.C., and the City of Am es pertaining to land in the Am es Co m m unity
Development Park Subdivision
8.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-207 approving Addendum to Agreement with International Union of
Operating Engineers (Blue Co llar) providing for a 12-m onth trial period of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts
at the WPC Plant
9.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-208 approving Release of Contract and Lien for the property located at 5410
Frost Drive in connection with the City’s Phase III Affordable H ousing Program in the Bentwood
Subdivision
10.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-209 approving/motion denying re qu e st for reim bursem ent of m arketing
expenditures (including e xp e nses for the 13th Street Entryway Project) for Am es Econom ic
Development Com mission from July 1, 2001, to Decem ber 31, 2001, in the amount of $32,380.64
11.RE SO LUTION NO . 02-210 dividing special assessm ents m ade against Lot 2 of Pete Cooper’s
Subdivision between two parc e ls formed by the Auditor’s Plat of said Lot 2 (S.E. Fifth Street
Improvem ents)
12.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-211 dividing assessm ents m ade against Lot 1 of Pete Cooper’s Subdivision
between five parcels now platted as Lots 1 through 5 of East Lincoln Way Development Subdivision
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13.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-212 dividing a special assessment between Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Walnut Place
Subdivision
14.RE SO LUTION NO. 02-2 13 approving pla ns and specifications for the 2001/02 Low-Point Drainage
Program; setting May 8, 2002, as bid due date and May 14, 2002, as date of public hearing
15.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-214 approving plans and specifications for the 2002/03 Asphalt Resurfacing
Program and the 2002/03 Seal Coat Reconstruction Program ; setting May 8, 2002 , as bid due date
and May 14, 2002, as date of public hearing
16.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-216 approving contract with Karl Chevrolet of Ankeny, Iowa, in the am ount
of $57,753.98 for three Chevrolet Im pala 4-Door Law Enforcement Sedans (with 9C 1 Police
Package)
17.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-217 approving contract and bond for 2001/02 Arterial Street Rehabilitation
Program
18.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-218 approving contract and bond for 2002/03 Arterial Street Rehabilitation
Program
19.RE SO LUTION NO. 02-219 approving contract and bond for 2001/02 Wa ter System Improvem ents
Program - State and Mortensen Pum p Station Project
20.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-220 approving contract and bond for Am es Municipal Pool
Upgrades/Ventilation Systems
21.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-221 accepting completion of public im provements and m odifying amount
of financial security for South Duff Comm unity Park Subdivision
22.RE SOLUTION NO. 0 2-2 22 accepting completion of the Carbon Dioxide Storage Tank and Feed
System Project for Water and Pollution Control
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HACH SUBDIVISION: Scott Renaud, Fox Engineering, 1601 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 103,
Ames, was present as the representative for Panattoni Development Company (the owner of the
site located at the northwest corner of East Lincoln Way and Bell Avenue). Mr. Renaud stated
that the developer is requesting that the City Council waive all sidewalk requirements. Planner
Eric Jensen explained that currently there are no sidewalks on Bell Avenue or Lincoln Way.
Council Member Vegge suggested that the sidewalk requirements be reviewed as they pertain
to industrial land.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION 02-223 approving a waiver of the
all sidewalk requirements for Hach Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 4-2. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: Hoffman,
Quirmbach. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of
these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-224 approving the
Final Minor Plat for Hach Subdivision with the following stipulations:
1.That the Plat of Survey for Parcel F be recorded along with the Final Plat for Hach
Subdivision.
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2.That the City Council waive all sidewalk requirements.
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.
VEISHEA FIREWORKS DISPLAY: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to approve the
request for a fireworks display from VEISHEA, Inc., at 12:05 AM on April 19, 2002, in the
soccer fields southeast of Lied Recreation Center.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-230 approving the
request from the VEISHEA Committee for a waiver of fireworks application fee.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Mayor Tedesco introduced Cael Sanderson, undefeated four-time
NCAA Wrestling Champion from Iowa State University. It was noted that Mr. Sanderson also
is a three-time Don Hodge Trophy Winner. Head Coach Bobby Douglas and Mr. Sanderson’s
fiancé, Kelly Kinnard, were also present. Mayor Tedesco presented a “Key to the City” to Mr.
Sanderson, not just for his athletic performance, but for being a great role model for young
people and an outstanding ambassador for the City of Ames.
CYNTHIA DUFF PLAZA: Steve Goltry, Chair of the Cynthia Duff Plaza Project Committee of
the Ames Public Art Commission, introduced Mary Howard, a Plaza Project Committee
member, and Kate Mason, a member of the Story County Master Gardeners. Mr. Goltry and
Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred showed the Council the proposed design for the sculpture
portals. Mr. Goltry also explained the changes to the project budget; the current funding for the
project stands at $42,915, although private donations continue to be received. Mr. Kindred
explained that other elements of the original plan (including stone benches and lighting) will be
completed as additional fundraising allows.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to approve the final proposal for the sculpture portals
for the entrances to Cynthia Duff Plaza and the site plan.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-225 approving
the revised project budget of $42,915.
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. 02-226 authorizing
the Phase II Contract with Tom Stancliffe for fabrication, assembly, and installation of artwork.
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED EAST OF 520 AVENUE IN STORY COUNTY: Moved by Cross, seconded byTH
Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-227 waiving the requirement for approval of a
subdivision plat by the City of Ames for a 40-acre tract of land located at 26796-520th Avenue
and a 40-acre tract of land located at 26114-520th Avenue (within the two-mile jurisdiction area
outside the City’s corporate limits on 210 Street in Story County).th
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET CONTRACT FOR 2002: Moved by Cross, seconded by
Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-228 approving the Agreement between the City of Ames
and the Practical Farmers of Iowa - Food Systems program (Downtown Farmers Market) for
2002.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES
2002A: Finance Director Duane Pitcher explained that the City’s “Aaa” rating from Moody’s
Investors Service was reaffirmed regarding the City’s upcoming General Obligation Bond issue.
Dave Dirks, Evensen Dodge, Inc., gave a recap of the bids that were received for the sale of
bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,475,000 for acquisition and development of the Ames
Quarry. He said that they were recommending awarding the sale of the bonds to Harris Trust &
Savings Bank, which came in with an interest rate of 4.8709%.
Mr. Dirks asked the City Council to decide if it would be in the City’s best interest to carry a
rating from Standard & Poor’s since the City already holds a “Aaa” rating from Moody’s
Investors Service. He explained that Evensen Dodge has spent time discussing the City’s rating
with representatives of Standard & Poor’s, and Standard and Poor’s indicated that their
measurements do not currently elevate the City’s credit rating to “AAA” status. While both
rating agencies use some similar criteria Standard & Poor’s has weighted the “wealth levels”
of communities in a manner that impacts the City. Mr. Dirks further explained that it is the belief
of Evensen Dodge that having this new issue formally rated only by Moody’s will not negatively
impact the City’s ability to receive quality bids on future issues. He said that Standard & Poor’s
will continue to survey the credit of the City to maintain the outstanding rating and be in a
position to provide an upgrade when certain benchmarks are met; however, they would not
continue to review the City’s credit in this manner for an unlimited amount of time. (This does
not constitute a formal drop of the Standard & Poor’s rating at this time.) Evensen Dodge will
initiate an internal review of the pertinent wealth indicators relating to the Ames demographic
and prepare a report for Council’s review prior to the next bond issue.
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Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the
hearing.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-229 providing for the sale
and issuance of $3,475,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2002A, and
providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON POWER PLANT UNIT NO. 7 PRECIPITATOR BALANCE-OF-PLANT
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to
speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-231 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding a contract to Story Construction Company of Ames, Iowa, in
the amount of $499,000.
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 PROGRAM (DAYTON
AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM 13 STREET TO LINCOLN WAY): TheTH
public hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. He closed same after no one wished to speak.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-232 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Peterson Contractors of Reinbeck, Iowa, in
the amount of $4,027,471.76.
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 PROGRAM (DAYTON
AVENUE RAILROAD OVERPASS ACROSS UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD): Mayor
Tedesco opened the public hearing. The hearing was closed when no one wished to speak.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-233 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding a contract to Godbersen-Smith Construction Co., of Ida Grove,
Iowa, in the amount of $1,184,869.66.
Roll Call Vote: 6.0 Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW
VEHICLE SERVICE FACILITIES AS PERMITTED USES IN THE “NC”
(NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT: The Mayor opened the hearing. No one
wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
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Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to table indefinitely.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ORDINANCE TO VACATE EAST LINCOLN WAY RIGHT-OF-WAY,
WEST OF BELL AVENUE: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. The Mayor
closed the hearing when no one wished to speak.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance vacating the
East Lincoln Way right-of way between Interstate 35 and Bell Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, 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 Cross, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3654 vacating the East Lincoln Way right-of-way between Interstate 35 and
Bell Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED SALE OF VACATED EAST LINCOLN WAY RIGHT-OF-
WAY, WEST OF BELL AVENUE: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no
one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-234 approving the
sale of the East Lincoln Way right-of-way between Interstate 35 and Bell Avenue to Panattoni
Development Co. in consideration of payment of $25,613.68.
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 Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-235 accepting the
Utility Easement from Panattoni Development Co.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON ORDINANCE TO VACATE WATT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY: The hearing
was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance vacating the south
10.5 feet of the east 869.62 feet of the Watt Street right-of-way.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Cross, 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 Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3655 vacating the south 10.5 feet of the east 869.62 feet of the Watt Street
right-of-way.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED SALE OF WATT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY: Mayor Tedesco
opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-236 approving the sale
of the south 10.5 feet of the east 869.62 feet of the Watt Street right-of-way to Becker-
Underwood Real Estate Co., L.C., in consideration of payment of $8,765.
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 Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-237 accepting the
Utility Easement from Becker-Underwood Real Estate Co.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
FIXED-BASE-OPERATOR (FBO) CONTRACT AT THE AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT:
Mayor Tedesco pointed out that correspondence had been received from Joe Cannon, a former
Ames Airport user, and Chris Krohn, a pilot, both expressing concerns about Midwest Flying
Services.
Paul Wiegand, Director of Public Works, explained the process undertaken by the City since the
Council directed staff to solicit proposals from potential Fixed Base Operators. He advised that
after reviewing the information submitted by three firms (Midwest Flying Services, Hap’s Air
Service, and Benna Aviation), the evaluation committee recommended to the City Manager that
Midwest Flying Services offered the best overall proposal for FBO services and should be
selected to receive the five-year contract.
Mr. Wiegand advised that the current financial arrangement with the FBO yields the City
$52,000/year. He pointed out that Midwest Flying Services is proposing an annual payment to
the City of $36,400 plus the fuel flowage fees ($11,000), Hap’s Air Service is proposing an
annual payment of $2,000 plus the fuel flowage fees ($11,000), and Benna Aviation is proposing
an annual payment of $45,200 plus the fuel flowage fees ($11,000). Benna Aviation is a start-up
company, and although their marketing plan was the strongest, the evaluation committee had
concerns related to experience and the amount of rolling stock (two airplanes) that Benna
Aviation is committing to bring to the Airport.
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Lyle Vust, Midwest Flying Services, expressed the commitment of his company to make
significant changes to improve Airport operations. He said that they will work diligently to
eliminate complaints from their users, will be upgrading and adding equipment and aircraft, and
increasing their marketing efforts. Mr. Vust stated that they will be having an on-site manager
at the Ames Airport.
Jeff Smalley, representing Hap’s Air Service, 2508 Airport Drive, Ames, informed the Council
that there was a misunderstanding about what was required in the Proposal; he did not provide
details relative to financial strength because he thought it was an option, not a requirement. Mr.
Smalley also was not pleased that he was only given an hour to present Hap’s proposal.
David Benna, 3833 Berkshire Avenue, Ames, stated that he grew up in Ames, wants to raise his
family here, has 15 years’ experience as a pilot and management experience, and he desires to
be the next FBO at the Ames Airport. He advised that his wife, who also has management
experience, will be part of the business. Addressing the issue of Benna Aviation only having two
airplanes, he said it is his feeling that there is a need for larger aircraft at the Ames Airport; he
could increase the number of aircraft if he went with less-expensive smaller aircraft.
Carl Pannkuk, 1510 Little Bluestem, Ames, spoke on behalf of David Benna. He said Mr. Benna
has a real desire to enhance the Ames Airport, and his marketing plan is very strong. Mr.
Pannkuk asked the City to revisit this issue to become more familiar with Benna Aviation. He
also asked the Council if the current provider had earned their trust.
Chris Masini, 3823 Berkshire Avenue, Ames, added his endorsement of Benna Aviation. He
explained that he is a pilot and has not seen good service, support, or enthusiastic marketing by
the current FBO. He thinks the aviation experience would be greatly enhanced if Benna Aviation
were selected as the new FBO.
Kari Vust, President of Midwest Flying Services, said that Midwest Flying Services is a morally
and ethically correct company. She advised that Midwest Flying Services had received seven
letters from users in support of their services.
Paul Nelson, Chair of the Airport Advisory Committee, stated that the Committee generally
supports the recommendation of the staff, i.e., to negotiate a contract with Midwest Flying
Services. He pointed out that Ames is one of a few cities in Iowa that expects their airport to
make a profit. When asked, Mr. Nelson said that the City has not moved forward during the past
five years under Midwest Flying Services; however, the current contractor has learned how to
co-exist in a sometimes hostile environment. He also feels that there have been a lot of politics
involved. Mr. Nelson said that he feels the three firms were given equal opportunity to present
their proposals.
Council Member Vegge advised that he would support no more than a one- to two-year contract
with the current FBO, Midwest Flying Services, and only if performance measures were put in
place. He said that he feels customer service is very important, and from the correspondence and
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information that the Council members had received from their constituents, he does not believe
that the current FBO has performed adequately.
Council Member Cross stated that he will not support a contract with Midwest Flying Services
given the information that a higher level of service has not been attained over the past five years.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, directing staff to negotiate an extension of the current
contract with Midwest Flying Services for two years; said contract to include performance
measures and the terms of which to be based on the Airport Operating Guidelines, the proposal
submitted by Midwest Flying Services, and the requirements contained in the City’s Request for
Proposals.
Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting aye: Goodhue, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross,
Hoffman. Motion declared carried.
SE 2 STREET PAVING PROGRAM (SUMNER AVENUE TO KINGSBURY AVENUEND
AND KINGSBURY AVENUE FROM SE 2 STREET TO LINCOLN WAY): Moved byND
Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION NO. 02-238.
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. 02-239 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 Wirth, to adopt PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
NO. 02-240 and setting May 14, 2002, as 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.
STAGE COACH SUMMIT SUBDIVISION, 2 ADDITION: Moved by Cross, seconded byND
Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-241 approving waiver of the requirement to install
sanitary sewer and water infrastructure to City of Ames’ standards provided that the property
owners in Stage Coach Summit Subdivision, 2 Addition, sign a Waiver of Rights to Appealnd
Assessments 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 Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-242 approving the
Preliminary Plat for Stage Coach Summit Subdivision, 2 Addition, with the followingnd
stipulations:
1.City Council approval of a waiver of the requirement to install sanitary sewer and water
infrastructure, to City of Ames’ standards, is required prior to approval of the Preliminary
Plat.
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2.A “Waiver of Rights to Appeal Assessments Agreement,” prepared by the City Attorney,
must be signed by the developer prior to consideration of the Final Plat by the City
Council.
3.A grading plan, which includes erosion and sediment control, in combination with a letter
from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that documents approval of the erosion
and sediment control plan, must be submitted to the City prior to consideration of the Final
Plat.
4.Receive written evidence from the County Sanitarian that it has been determined that the
lots can support an on-site waste disposal system prior to City Council action on the Final
Plat.
5.That comments received from the County Sanitarian shall be addressed prior to City
Council action on the Final Plat.
6.That revised setbacks for Lot 2 shall be shown on the Final Plat, consistent with building
setbacks required by the Story County Zoning Ordinance.
7.That E-911 addresses shall be assigned by the Story County Planning and Zoning
Department and clearly defined on the face of the Final Plat.
8.That a condition shall be placed on the face of the Final Plat indicating that Lot 2 cannot
be further divided.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
SOUTH LINCOLN SUB-AREA PLAN FOR THE URBAN CORE AREA SOUTH OF
LINCOLN WAY: Planner Jeff Benson recognized citizens Marge Howe, Dwight Kramer, Nate
Green, Kent Cooper, Ed Sorenson, Caroline Hurst, Tom Hatfield, and Paul Weidner for their
assistance in the preparation of this Plan. Mr. Benson explained that the only revisions proposed
to the Plan, as presented earlier to the Council, incorporated information and policies on
historical resources. Mr. Benson summarized what is known about historic resources in the
South Lincoln Neighborhood. He said that these revisions do not change the basic land use
proposals of the South Lincoln Sub-Area Plan. Mr. Benson advised that available documentation
had identified two properties that could be historical and architectural resources: 218 Lincoln
Way (the Martin house) and 210 Sherman. He outlined the reasons for the staff’s
recommendation that the Plan accommodate possible preservation of 218 Lincoln Way, but not
210 Sherman. Permitted mixed uses that would be allowed and the reasons therefor were
explained by Mr. Benson and Brian O’Connell, Director of Planning and Housing.
Steven Howell, Newbrough Law Firm, 612 Kellogg, Ames, spoke on behalf of Grant Quam.
Grant Quam owns the north half of the block from Duff Avenue to Sherman, south of Second
Street (minus one lot). Mr. Howell advised that Mr. Quam’s opposition to the proposed Plan is
that it basically cuts his property in half and limits its use. According to Mr. Howell, allowing
Mr. Quam to develop his property to its fullest potential would not drastically affect this
neighborhood.
Perry Ellsworth, 312 Washington, Ames, advised that he also owns rental property at 316
Washington. He explained that he has been purchasing property in this area so, at some time in
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the future, he could sell his properties, make a profit, and be able to afford something better. He
believes that if the uses are restricted further, he may not be able to sell his properties for market
value. Mr. Ellsworth said that he would like to have the zoning left as it is currently; to further
restrict the use would be detrimental for him.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-243 approving the
South Lincoln Sub-Area Plan for the Urban Core Area south of Lincoln Way with the following
revisions:
1.The eastern boundary be moved to the center of Sherman Avenue, from the north boundary
to the south boundary of the proposed mixed-use area.
2.Add to the Research the Neighborhood portion in the appendix of the Plan the attachment
called “Historical Resources,” summarizing currently available information.
3.Add to the Plan Elements section of the Plan the attachment called “Plan Elements,”
relating to the potential historic significance of the 218 Lincoln Way property.
4.Add to the Implementation Measures section of the Plan the attachment called
“Implementation Measures,” describing steps to be taken in considering a development
incentive for property adjacent to 218 Lincoln Way.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Discussion ensued on compatibility standards, buffering, and the use of overlays.
VOTING PRECINCTS FOR ANNEXED LAND: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue,
to pass on first reading an ordinance to include annexed land (around Ames Quarry) in Ward 2,
Precinct 4.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE STONE BROOKE
SUBDIVISION, EAST OF GRANT AVENUE, SOUTH OF 190 STREET, AND WEST OFTH
HIGHWAY 69 FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL) TO “S-GA” (GOVERNMENT/AIRPORT
DISTRICT) AND FROM “RL” (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) AND “F-PRD”
(PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT) TO “S-GA” (GOVERNMENT/AIRPORT DISTRICT)
A/K/A AMES QUARRY: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second reading
an ordinance rezoning property located north of the Stone Brooke Subdivision, east of G r ant
Avenu e, sou th of 190 Street, and west of Highwa y 69 from “A” (Agricultu ral) to “S -GA”th
(G ov ernm ent/A irpo rt D istrict) and from “R L” (R esidential Low D ensity) and “F -P R D ” (Planned
R esidence D istrict) to “S -G A ” (G ov ernm ent/A irpo rt D istrict) [A m es Q u ar ry].
R oll Call V ote: 6-0 . M o tion declared carried un an im o usly.
REZONING OF PROP ERTY LOCAT ED AT 25 03 HOO VE R AVE NUE FROM “S -GA”
(G O V E R N M EN T/A IR P O R T D IST R IC T) T O “R L ” (R E S ID E N T IA L LO W D E N S ITY ):
M oved by G oodhue, seconded by H offm an, to pass on second r eading an o rdinan ce rezoning
pro perty located at 25 0 3 H o o v e r A ven ue from “S -G A ” (G ov ernm ent/A irpo rt D istrict) to “R L”
(Residential Low D ensity).
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R oll Call V ote: 6-0 . M o tion declared carried un an im o usly.
M ov ed b y Cross, seconded by Q uirm bach , to su spend the rules n ecessary for the adoption of an
ord inan ce.
R oll Call V ote: 6-0 . M o tion declared carried un an im o usly.
Mov ed by Cross, seco nd ed by Quirmb ach, to pass on th ird reading and ad op t ORDINANCE NO.
3 65 6 rezo ning pro perty at 2 50 3 H o ov er A venu e fro m “S -G A ” (G o vern m en t/A irp ort D istrict) to
“R L” (Residential Low D ensity).
Roll Call V ote: 6-0. O rdinance declared adopted unanim ously, signed by the M ayor, and hereby
m ade a part of these m inu tes.
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 31 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ZONING DISTRICTS (TO MAKE REVISIONS
PERTAINING TO FENCES, RETAINING WALLS, AND TRASH AND ANIMAL
ENCLOSURES): Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to pass on second reading an ordinance
amending Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code regarding historic preservation zoning districts (to
make revisions pertaining to fences, retaining walls, and trash and animal enclosures).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SETBACKS
FOR COUNTRY HOUSE CORNER LOTS IN THE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL (“F-VR”)
DISTRICT Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on second reading an ordinance
making zoning text amendments pertaining to setbacks for country house corner lots in the
Village Residential (“F-VR”) District.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AT SECTION 29.406 RELATING
TO OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TABLE 29.501(4)-5 RELATING TO
CHILD DAY-CARE FACILITIES, TABLE 29.1202(5)-2 RELATING TO MINIMUM
FRONTAGE REQUIRED FOR SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLINGS IN THE
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-DENSITY FLOATING ZONE, AND TABLE
29.1202(6) RELATING TO LANDSCAPE BUFFER REQUIREMENTS IN THE SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL FLOATING ZONE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on second
reading an ordinance m aking zoning tex t am end m ents to S ection 29 .40 6 relatin g to off-street
parking requ irem ents, T ab le 29 .50 1(4)-5 relating to C h ild D ay-C are F acilities, T ab le 29 .12 02 (5 )-2
relating to M inim um Fron tage requ ired for single-fam ily attached dw ellings in the S ub urb an
R esidential M edium -D ensity F loating Z on e, and T able 29.120 2(6 ) relating to Landscape B uffer
Requirem ents in the Suburban Residential Floating Zone.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28.403(2)(j) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO THE UTILITY RETIREMENT PLAN’S PARTICIPANT REVIEW
BOARD: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on second reading an ordinance
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amending Section 28.403(2)(j) of the Municipal Code reducing the number of Council members
serving on the Utility Retirement Plan’s Participant Review Board from two to one.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF UPHOLSTERED INDOOR-TYPE
FURNITURE ON UNENCLOSED PORCHES AND YARDS OF RENTAL HOUSING: Moved
by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance prohibiting the
placement of upholstered indoor-type furniture on unenclosed porches and yards of rental
housing.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21.201(1) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
SPECIFY WHEN A PLUMBING PERMIT IS NEEDED: Moved by Wirth, seconded by
Goodhue, to pass on second reading an ordinance amending Chapter 21.201(1) of the Municipal
Code to specify when a plumbing permit is needed.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to refer to staff the following: letter
from the Ames Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Ames Chamber of Commerce dated April
8, 2002, regarding the 2002 Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Classic; letter from the Ames Patriotic
Council dated April 4, 2002, regarding a veteran’s memorial; letter from Franklin J. Feilmeyer
dated April 9, 2002, on behalf of Terra Firma; letter from Proliant dated March 27, 2002,
regarding the City’s Land Use Policy Plan; and, to direct staff to place on a future agenda the
ordinance pertaining to residential property maintenance.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the letter from Ames Main Street District
dated March 28, 2002, regarding plantings on Main Street and to direct that staff place that item
on the next meeting agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:05 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor