HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 05/14/2002MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MAY 14, 2002
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th day of May, 2002, 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, Quirmbach,
Vegge, and Wirth.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK: Mayor
Tedesco proclaimed May 12-18, 2002, as National Historic Preservation Week. Accepting the
Proclamation was Dick Haws, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission.
PROCLAMATION FOR IOWA SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK: May 12-18,
2002, was proclaimed as Iowa School Board Recognition Week. Accepting the Proclamation
were Ray Richardson, Ames School District Superintendent, and Jane Acker, a member of the
Ames School Board.
PROCLAMATION FOR IOWA SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Mayor Tedesco read a proclamation
for Iowa Special Olympics, which will be held in Ames on May 16 - 18, 2002. Rich Fellingham,
Executive Director, and Athlete Sara Cummings accepted the Proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK: The week of May 19 - 25,
2002, was proclaimed by Mayor Tedesco as National Public Works Week. Accepting the
Proclamation on behalf of the City’s Public Works Department were Paul Wiegand, Director;
Jerry Byg, Municipal Engineer; and Steve Salvo, Operations Administrator.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda.
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.M otion approving minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 2002
3.M otion approving rene wal of the follow ing beer perm its and liquo r lice nse s:
a.Class B Beer – Pizza Hut #4303, 436 S. Duff
b.Class C Beer – Swift Stop #2, 3406 Lincoln Way
c.Class C Beer – Tobacco Outlet Plus #530, 202 S. Duff
4.M otion approving certification of civil service applicants
5.M otion authorizing WPC farm te nant to sign certain farm program documents (Power of Attorney)
6.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-267 approving appointm ent of David Dirks to fill vacancy o n Pa rks and
Recreation Com mission
7.RE SO LUTION NO. 02-268 approving appointm ent of Sharon Wirth to Ames T ransit Agency Board
of Trustees
8.RE SO LUTION NO. 02-269 confirming appointm ents o f G S B representatives to Am es Transit
Agency Board of Trustees
9.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-270 approving 2002/03 Pay Plan
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10.R E SO LU T IO N NO. 02-271 approving the voluntary annexation of land north of Stone Brooke
Subdivision, w est of Hwy. 69, east of Grant Avenue, and south of 190 Street (A mes Quarry)th
11.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-272 approving the voluntary annexation of property generally located at the
northwest corner of the intersection of SE 16 Street and South Dayton Avenueth
12.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-273 approving the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Renewal Contract
with the Project Owner in connection with the City’s S e c tion 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Rental
Subsidy Program for 31 units in the Sheldon-M unn apartm ent building
13.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-274 approving Engineering Services Contract with Snyder & Associates for
E ast Lincoln Way Widening Project
14.RE SO LUTION NO. 02-275 approving exte nsion of con tract with the Octagon for an Iow a Artists’
Symposium and carry-over of $1 ,500 to 2002/03 FY
15.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-276 proposing release of judgment lien arising from City of Ames vs.
Regency Builders, Inc., and Regency Land Co., L.C., and setting date of public hearing for May
28, 2002, for the following:
a.Lot One (1), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 7 (2404 Grant Circle)
b.Lot Three (3), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 7 ( 2416 Grant Circle)
c.Lot Seven (7), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 7 (2411 Grant Circle)
d.Lot Five (5), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (2438 Welbeck Drive)
e.Lot Six (6), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (2444 Welbeck Drive)
f.Lot Seven (7), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (2448 Welbeck Drive)
g.Lot Ten (10), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (3805 Westlawn Drive)
h.Lot Twenty-Five (25), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (3828 Westlawn Drive)
i.Lot Twenty-Six (26), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (3824 Westlawn Drive)
j.Lot Twenty-Eight (28), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (3816 Westlawn Drive)
k.Lot One (1), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3921 Brickman Avenue)
l.Lot Two (2), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3919 Brickm an Avenue)
m .Lot Three (3), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3915 Brickman Avenue)
n.Lot Four (4), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3909 Brickm an Avenue)
o.Lot Six (6), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3837 Brickman Avenue)
p.Lot Seven (7), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3827 Brickm an Avenue)
q.Lot Eight (8), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3819 Brickm an Avenue)
r.Lot Nine (9), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3826 Welbeck Drive)
s.Lot Ten (10), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3829 Welbeck Drive)
t.Lot Eleven (11), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3825 Welbeck Drive)
u.Lot Twelve (12), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3821 Welbeck Drive)
v.Lot Thirteen (13), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3817 Welbeck Drive)
w.Lot Fourteen (14), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3813 Welbeck Drive)
x.Lot Fifteen (15), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3806 Brickman Avenue)
y.Lot Sixteen (16), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3814 Brickman Avenue)
z.Lot Seventeen (17), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3818 Brickman Avenue)
aa.Lot Eighteen (18), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3822 Brickm an Avenue)
bb.Lot Nineteen (19), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3826 Brickm an Avenue)
cc.Lot Twenty (20), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3830 Brickm an Avenue)
dd.Lot Twenty-One (21), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3838 Brickm an Avenue)
ee.Lot Twenty-Three (23), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3912) Brickman Avenue)
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ff.Lot Twenty-Four (24), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3916 Brickm an Avenue)
gg.Lot Twenty-Five (25), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3920 Brickman Avenue)
hh.Lot Twenty-Six (26), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3917 Westlawn Drive)
ii.Lot Twenty-Seven (27), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3911 Westlawn Drive)
jj.Lot Twenty-Eight (28), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3907 Westlawn Drive)
kk.Lot Twenty-Nine (29), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3910 Westlawn Drive)
16.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-277 authorizing m atching funds w ith the IDOT for hangar door replacement
at Am es M unicipal Airport
17.RE SO LUTION NO . 02-278 approving plans and specifications for Taxiway Lighting and Air Field
Guidance Sign Improvem ents Project; setting June 4, 2002, as bid due date and June 11, 2002, as
date of public hearing
18.RESOLUTION NO. 02-279 approving co ntract and bond for Balanc e-Of-Pla nt General Construction
for Power Plant
19.RE SO LUTION NO . 02-280 approving contract and bond for Construction of Skate Park
20.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-281 renewing contract for Pebble Lim e for Water Treatm ent for FY 2002/03
to Western Lim e Corporation of West Bend, Wisconsin, in the am ount of $70/ton
21.RE SOLUTION NO. 02-282 renewing contract for Hauling and Related Services (Resource
Recovery Plant to B oone County Landfill) to Waste Management of Am es, Iowa, in the am ount of
$.2739/mile/ton
22.Longview Subdivision, 1 Addition:st
a.RESOLUT ION NO. 02-283A accepting pa rtial completion of public im provem ents for
Longview Subdivision, 1 Additionst
b.RESOLUT ION NO. 02-283B approving M ajor Final Plat for Longview Subd ivision, 1st
Addition
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.
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION: Nancy Polster, Chairperson of the Public Art Commission (PAC),
explained that the “Wind Spinners” sculpture, located at the Water Treatment Plant, had
sustained major wind damage to one of its three spinning components. She showed pictures that
illustrated the damaged sculpture.
It is the desire of the Public Art Commission to not only repair the broken “Wind Spinners”
component, but to reconstruct existing components so as to improve the aesthetic look of the
entire work of art. Ms. Polster explained that local artist/metalsmith Mark Knuth was asked to
examine the sculpture and expressed interest in repairing the broken component and in
redesigning the sculpture. She showed the Council a three-dimensional model of Mr. Knuth’s
redesign. Mr. Knuth has given the PAC a $2,000 - $2,100 figure for repair/reconstruction of the
sculpture. Ms. Polster advised that the Public Art Commission voted at their May 2, 2002,
meeting to approve this initiative, to use the remaining funds in their FY 01/02 budget
($1,203.31) for the project, and to request that the City Council provide the necessary funds out
of the Local Option Sales Tax fund or Contingency (up to $897).
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Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-293 authorizing the
repair and redesign of the “Wind Spinners” sculpture and allocating up to $897 from the Local
Option Sales Tax fund to pay for said repair/redesign.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-284 approving the
revised Public Art Commission budget for 2002/03, as follows:
Art Around the Corner:$ 4,000
Cynthia Duff Plaza 5,000
Tom Evans Plaza Mural 5,000
Outreach/Education/Operating 800
Contingency 200
Total $15,000
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN ROUTE: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-285 approving the Special Olympics
Law Enforcement Torch Run route.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON SE 2 STREET PAVING PROGRAM (SUMNER AVENUE TOND
KINGSBURY AVENUE AND KINGSBURY AVENUE FROM SE 2 STREET TOND
LINCOLN WAY): Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing.
A letter in opposition to the proposed assessment had been received from Michael and Diane
Lange, 1608 Reagan Drive, Ames, as owners of 214 and 220 SE Second Street. Also writing a
letter of opposition were Wilmer and Gladys Peter, 519 Marvick, Story City, Iowa, as owners
of property located at 129 Kingsbury Avenue.
Mike and Diane Lange, 1608 Reagan Drive, Ames, spoke in opposition to this project. The
Langes requested that the paving project at the intersection of High Avenue and SE 2nd Street
and this project be considered as one project being done in two phases. Mr. Lange advised that
the combined assessed value of their two properties is $111,200, and if this project and the High
Avenue/SE 2 Paving Project just completed were considered as one project, the City could notnd
assess more than 25% of the total assessed value of the property, i.e., $27,800. As it now stands,
the Langes are being assessed $6,394.86 more than that 25%.
Council Member Quirmbach asked if other properties would be affected if the High Avenue/SE
2 Street Paving Project and this project were considered as one project. Jerry Byg, Municipalnd
Engineer, stated that at least one other property owner, Gordon Hopper, would be assessed more
than 25% of the total assessed value of his property if the previous project and this one were
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considered as one project. Mr. Byg pointed out that the petitioners (four property owners out of
the 23 parcels) for this project would be paying 51.7% of the total cost of this project. He named
the petitioners as E. Dean Hofsommer, Roger Fitz, Upchurch Rentals, and Clarence Martin.
Mr. Lange said that Clarence Martin, the owner of a business in this area, is the main petitioner
for this project; he owns several lots. Both Mike Lange and Diane Lange stated that they believe
the only property owner to benefit from this project would be Clarence Martin.
Gladys Peter, 519 Marvick, Story City, Iowa, also spoke in opposition to this project. Ms. Peter
asked how paving/curb/gutter affects a property. Paul Wiegand explained that it is the opinion
of the City Assessor that the value of the property increases with those improvements. Ms. Peter
advised that the proposed special assessment on her property for this project is $14,837.84,
which is 23% over and above the 2000 assessment. There is also a special assessment from the
High Avenue/SE 2 Paving Project completed in 2001 pending; they have not yet been notifiednd
of the tax amount of that increase. Ms. Peter stated that she also feels the person who will benefit
the most from this project will be Clarence Martin.
Clarence Martin, owner of the properties on the south side of SE Second, stated that he has been
an owner of property in this area for 35 years and has tolerated the mud and dust. He said that
if the people objecting to this project lived or owned property elsewhere in Ames, they would
already be paying taxes for paved streets/curb/gutter.
City Attorney John Klaus informed the City Council that, at this time, these projects cannot
legally be considered as one project; the first project was completed in 2000/01.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to refer this issue back to staff to arrive at an assessment
formula that limits the assessment to 25% of the total assessed value of the property for those
owners who incurred a special assessment for the High Avenue/SE 2 Street Paving Project,nd
the resulting deficiencies to be borne by the petitioners for this Project, and requesting that the
petitioners for this Project sign a Waiver of Assessment Agreement.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay:
Vegge. Motion declared carried.
HEARING ON 2002/03 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROGRAM AND 2002/03 SEAL COAT
RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: 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 RE SOLUTION NO. 02-286 approving final plans
and spe cifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Am es, Iowa, in the am ount of
$595,328.65.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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HEARING ON 2001/02 LOW-POINT DRAINAGE PROGRAM (QUEBEC STREET). The
hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-287 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to KRI Com pany of Am es, Iowa, in the amount of
$88,785.
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 ESTABLISH
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SIT-DOWN RESTAURANTS: Mayor
Tedesco opened the public hearing and closed same after no one wished to speak.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading a text amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance establishing off-street parking requirements for sit-down restaurants.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING FOR REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SE 16 STREET AND SOUTHTH
DAYTON AVENUE: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak,
and the hearing was closed
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning property
generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of SE 16 Street and South Daytonth
Avenue from “A” (Agricultural) to “HOC” (Highway-Oriented Commercial).
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 159' OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG
CHAMBERLAIN STREET: Mayor Tedesco opened the hearing and closed same. He advised that
Franklin Feilmeyer, attorney for Terra Firma, had withdrawn the request to purchase the subject
right-of-way; therefore, it does not need to be vacated at this time.
HEARING ON PROPOSED SALE OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG
CHAMBERLAIN STREET: The hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Tedesco. No action
was necessary since the request to purchase by Terra Firma had been withdrawn.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SOUTH GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION: Moved
by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-288 approving the Preliminary
Plat for South Gateway Development Subdivision located at South 16 Street and Daytonth
Avenue, with the following stipulations:
1.The developer will pay the $20,000 fee to hook up to the water main at the time of approval of
the Final Plat for Phase 1 of this development.
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2.The developer will pay the $25,000 fee to hook up to the sanitary sewer on SE 16th Street at the
time of approval of the Final Plat for Phase 1 of this development.
3.The developer is responsible for the extension of water and sewer mains on SE Ninth Street and
re-routed South Dayton Avenue. The developer is responsible for the extension of water and
sewer from the existing water and sewer mains in South Dayton Avenue.
4.The developer pays the water connection fee at the time of the Final Plat for Phase 1 of the
development along South Dayton Avenue at the rate of $10 /linear foot of frontage of the
development on South Dayton Avenue except for the portion adjacent to Lot “C”.
5.As the Final Plat for the lots in Phase 1 is prepared, the lots planned as part of Phase 2 shall be
shown on the Plat as outlots.
6.Access to re-routed South Dayton Avenue is allowed only for Lots 19, 20, and 22 at the
designated locations as shown on the Preliminary Plat. A note restricting access to these locations
must be submitted with the Final Plat documents when Lots 19, 20, and 22 are included in a Final
Plat.
7.Access to Lots 1 thru 9 is allowed only from Isaac Newton Drive.
8.No driveway access is allowed to Lots 1, 2, 3, or 9 from SE 16th Street.
9.The developer will pay for the cost of construction of two lanes of re-routed South Dayton
Avenue from the intersection of South 16 Street to the north right-of-way line of Isaac Newtonth
Drive as part of a plat improvement with the Final Plat of the first phase of development.
10.The portion of re-routed South Dayton Avenue, from the north right-of-way line of Isaac Newton
Drive to a distance 750 feet north, will also be installed as part of the street improvements with
the Final Plat for the first phase of this development, but may be financed through a special
assessment program of the City, which must include a waiver of rights to appeal assessments
signed by the developer.
11.The timing for the construction of the remainder of re-routed South Dayton Avenue will occur
either at the time that the outlots from Phase 1 are further divided and a Final Plat is proposed or
at the time that the City determines, based on an analysis of traffic volume in the area, that
construction of the roadway is necessary to move traffic through this area. No less than two years’
notice by the City or by the developer to the other party is necessary before the construction of
re-routed South Dayton Avenue will begin. This condition applies to all of the segment of re-
routed South Dayton Avenue except for that portion from Isaac Newton Drive 750 feet north.
12.If the City initiates the project to construct the remainder of re-routed South Dayton Avenue prior
to the development of the outlots from Phase 1, the developer will waive his right to object to the
assessment of the construction of re-routed South Dayton Avenue. If the developer initiates the
construction as a portion of the Final Plat, the cost of the work shall be borne by the developer
without special assessment financing from the City.
13.The public improvements, including street, sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer for Lots 18 and
19 associated with the re-routed South Dayton Avenue will be deferred to Phase 2 of the
development. Lots 18 and 19 will access the existing South Dayton Avenue during Phase 1 of the
development.
14.The developer shall be responsible for the construction of an eight-foot-wide bicycle path along
the south/east side of re-routed South Dayton Avenue. Construction of the bicycle path will
coincide with the street construction.
15.The developer will be responsible for the construction of sidewalks on public right-of-way along
the north/west side of re-routed South Dayton Avenue, both sides of Isaac Newton Drive, and
along both sides of SE Ninth Street. The developer shall also be responsible for the granting of
an easement to the City of Ames for sidewalks on private property outside the drainage ditch
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along SE 16th Street and South Dayton Avenue, and the developer is responsible for the
construction of these sidewalks.
16.The developer shall be responsible for the construction of left-turn lanes, as required by the City
of Ames, for access to private property along re-routed South Dayton Avenue.
17.Phase 1 of the development will include Lots 1 thru 19. Phase 2 of the development will include
Lots 20, 21, and 22.
18.The developer is required to prepare and provide maintenance agreements for the two stormwater
detention ponds prior to approval of the Final Plat for Phase 1. The pond maintenance agreements
must outline the responsibilities of the private landowners and the City of Ames.
19.A Development Agreement shall be signed prior to submittal of the Final Plat, documenting the
responsibilities of the developer and the City in development of this Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
STAFF REPORT ON STATUS OF CONVENIENCE STORE IN SOMERSET
SUBDIVISION: Brian O’Connell, Director of Planning and Housing, reminded the Council that
they had referred to staff a letter from the Somerset Developers dated April 23, 2002, wherein
it was indicated that Casey’s General Stores had withdrawn their request for site plan approval
for the site located at the southeast corner of Stange Road and Northridge Parkway. That letter
had asserted that there were “three major stumbling blocks” to the development of Casey’s
convenience store in Somerset, i.e., amount of building coverage on the lot, the principle
orientation of the pumps to the street, and pedestrian access to the building; and the developers
requested that the Council determine if those “stumbling blocks” should be modified or
maintained. Mr. O’Connell stated that although the request for site plan approval by Casey’s had
prompted this review by staff and report to Council, he would be addressing these issues as they
relate to convenience stores in Somerset Subdivision, in general.
Commercial regulations regarding convenience stores in Somerset were explained by Mr.
O’Connell. In addition to the design regulations that the developers believe are impeding
development of a convenience store in Somerset, staff believes that a fourth design requirement
may have been problematic for the Casey’s convenience store operator; that requirement is that
commercial buildings must have glazing (windows) along 75% of the main street frontage and
40% along the side street frontage.
Summarizing, Mr. O’Connell stated that staff supports amendments to two regulations, the
frontage requirement and the glazing requirement. Regarding building coverage (frontage), staff
believes that an exception to this provision could be made for convenience stores as long as the
building is still located at the front of the lot and the gas pump island canopy is located to the
rear. Staff could also support a modification to the glazing (windows) requirement to allow non-
transparent glass (such as frosted, smoked, and mirrored glass) for convenience stores. Mr.
O’Connell further advised that staff does not support modifications to the requirements for a
pedestrian entrance on the main street side of the building as they believe that that pedestrian
entrance is vital to the success of achieving a pedestrian-friendly environment.
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Mr. O’Connell also pointed out that the Zimmerman/Volk report included a detailed
recommendation for plan changes for several areas in Somerset. One of the recommendations
of the report is to extend the commercial development across Stange Road (to include
approximately five acres located directly west of the Stange Crescent). Mr. O’Connell stated that
staff may be able to support modifications to the commercial regulations to allow for more
“conventional” commercial uses, such as a grocery store and/or a convenience store. Staff
believes that design regulations that address screening of parking areas, placement of the
buildings, and signage, etc., would still be needed. Mr. O’Connell explained that the rationale
to the adjustment of design criteria for development on the west side is just being offered as an
idea based on the Zimmerman/Volk recommendation.
Council Member Cross asked if it would be advisable to solicit feedback from convenience store
owners and property owners in the Somerset area prior to the Council meeting on May 28 (when
suggestions for plan changes relative to the recommendations contained in the Zimmerman/Volk
report will be presented). Council Member Wirth believes that the basic philosophy needs to be
looked at as a whole; this would involve not only convenience store owners, but other business
owners and residents of the Somerset area.
Chuck Winkleblack, 105 S. 16th Street, representing the Somerset Developers, stated that they
would like some direction from the City Council as to whether modifications could be made to
the standards regarding convenience stores in Somerset. He advised that the developers would
be presenting some possible changes to the Council at their meeting on May 28, but he does not
want to impede progress from being made in that regard. Mr. Winkleblack addressed some of
the principles outlined in a Planning Advisory Service of the American Planning Association
(PAS) memo dedicated to convenience store designs. He took issue with the City of Ames’
requirement for pedestrian entrances on the street; the PAS memo indicates that pedestrian
entrances on the street side of the building are strongly encouraged.
Bob Friedrich, Jr., 619 E. Lincoln Way, also representing the Somerset Developers, indicated
that signage, both on- and off-site, has posed problems for former clients. He believes that these
requirements need to be further refined. Mr. Friedrich feels that additional signage pointing to
the commercial area of Somerset needs to be added at the intersection of Stange and 24th.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to direct staff to meet with business owners, residential
property owners, and convenience store owners/operators within the next four to six weeks to
refine the guidelines specific to convenience store operations within the Somerset Village.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT ON SCOPE AND PROCESS FOR SUB-AREA PLAN FOR UNIVERSITY-
IMPACTED AREA (UIA): Planner Jeff Benson presented a report on Sub-Area Planning for the
University-Impacted Area. He defined the transitional area that wraps around the south and west
sides of the main campus facilities of Iowa State University. Mr. Benson said that the purpose
of this Sub-Area Plan is to determine how the City will implement land use policies within the
UIA. He highlighted certain elements, i.e., land uses and zoning, surrounding areas,
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neighborhood character, historic resources, intensity of residential development, parking,
compatibility standards, on-going change, and the planning boundary.
Mr. Benson discussed the vision for the University-Impacted Area and its surroundings: “...will
be healthy and stable neighborhoods, primarily serving the needs of people who wish to be near
ISU, including students and staff and their families.”.
Council Member Hoffman asked if the recommendation for more on-street parking were going
to be made by staff. Mr. Benson indicated that the creation of more legal on-street parking is
something that staff is proposing to explore as part of this Plan.
Council Member Wirth asked that historic resources be expanded. She asked that staff inform
people at the community meetings held on the Plan that staff is interested in that type of
information.
Council Member Quirmbach suggested that compatibility standards be kept as simple as
possible.
The Council was advised by Mr. Benson that at their May 28, 2002, meeting, staff will ask them
to confirm or propose revisions to the vision and scope for the UIA Sub-Area Plan. At that
meeting, staff will also present details on a proposed process for sub-area planning in the
University-Impacted Area.
The meeting recessed at 9:18 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR 2321-220TH STREET
IN BOONE COUNTY: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-
289 approving the request for a waiver of subdivision regulations for property located within the
City’s two-mile jurisdiction at 2321-220th Street on Boone County.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. (Council Member Cross was absent for the vote.) Resolution declared
adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Council Member Cross returned at 9:26 p.m.
FIXED-BASE-OPERATOR AND SPECIFIC BUILDINGS LEASE WITH MIDWEST
FLYING SERVICE OF IOWA, INC. Paul Wiegand gave a summary of the terms of the lease as
they pertained to specific direction previously given by the City Council.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-290 approving a two-
year Fixed-Base-Operator and Specific Buildings Lease with Midwest Flying Service of Iowa,
Inc., for the Ames Municipal Airport.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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LEASE OF CITY LAND TO HUNZIKER YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-291 approving a long-term lease of land
(at the old WPC Plant site) by the City of Ames to the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex, Inc.,
and setting the date of hearing for May 28, 2002.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN: Deb Braland, Human Resources Officer, was present to answer
any questions pertaining to the Affirmative Action Plan.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-292 approving
the Affirmative Action Analysis for Fiscal Year 2000/01.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATE: It was noted that there was a correction to the Staff Report on
this issue previously sent to the City Council: In the table on Page 3, in the column under “Single
Coverage,” it should state that the revised rate for 2002/03 for retirees is $314.18, not $794.06.
City Manager Steve Schainker explained that the medical claims for employees and their
dependents are increasing from $2,069,336 in 2000/01 to an estimated $2,350,000 in 2001/02,
and based on this recent trend, we are now projecting claims of $2,580,300 for 2002/03. He said
that, as the final amendment process is being completed for the FY 2001/02 budget, concerns are
increasing that the medical claim costs for the City’s self-insurance health care program will
exceed the amount budgeted for FY 2002/03. He described four troubling trends regarding the
health benefit issue that are threatening the balance in the Health Insurance Fund.
Mr. Schainker explained that the City establishes a monthly premium for family and single health
coverage, and the funds generated from these premiums pay for medical claims, drug claims,
excess insurance coverage, claims administration, wellness programs, etc. The City has reached
a point where in order to meet a minimal balance in the Insurance Fund, premiums will have to
be raised for FY 2002/03 greater than anticipated when finalizing the budget last February.
It was emphasized by Mr. Schainker that the financial impact of these premium adjustments will
be significant: Departments will have to reduce other parts of their approved 2002/03 budgets
by approximately $450,000 in order to offset these additional health care costs. A long-term
strategy is needed, and a plan will be developed for identifying and addressing the components
of the health insurance program that have lead to the most significant cost increases.
John Klaus advised that an Attorney General’s Opinion issued today prohibits the City from
charging differential rates for retired employees.
Mr. Schainker said that all departments have been asked to make cuts to their budgets in the total
amount $425,000. They have been asked to cut out training and conference costs, on a short-
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term basis. He said that it is incumbent to maintain the Health Benefit Trust Fund’s solvency
and, to the degree possible, mitigate these cost increases.
Risk Manager Jon-Scott Johnson advised that 2.6% of those covered account for 54% of the
costs.
ORDINANCE ESTABLIS HING PARKING PROHIBITIONS FOR H ILLSIDE
SUBDIVISION, 7 ADDITION: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading anTH
ordinance establishing parking prohibitions for Hillside Subdivision, 7 Addition.th
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 Quirmbach, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on first reading an ordinance prohibiting occupants
from placing or permitting to remain on yards, any upholstered furniture, or other furniture,
manufactured for use indoors, or permit to remain overnight on open porch areas any upholstered
furniture, or other furniture, manufactured for use indoors.
Mayor Tedesco suggested that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a general nuisance
ordinance that would include this issue and others that the City Council had recently raised.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 4 PERTAINING TO BICYCLE REGISTRATION:
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance eliminating Section
4.1 thru 4.5 of the Municipal Code and authorize City staff to work together with Iowa State
University officials in providing for the registration of bicycles so as to facilitate the return of
lost or stolen bicycles.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
ORDINANCE MAKING TEXT AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO SCREENING OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second
reading an ordinance making text amendments pertaining to screening of mechanical equipment.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
VOTING PRECINCTS FOR ANNEXED LAND: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman,
to table third reading and adoption of an ordinance to include annexed land (around Ames
Quarry) in Ward 2, Precinct 4, until approval of the annexation is granted from the City
Development Board.
Vote on Motion: 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
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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 Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to table third reading and
adoption of this ordinance until approval of the annexation is granted from the City Development
Board.
V ote on M otio n: 6 -0 . M o tion d eclared ca rr ied unanim ou sly.
COMMENTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff the following: Letter from
Dick Haws, on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission, requesting funding for two
members of the Commission to attend the annual conference of the National Alliance of
Preservation Commissions; and a letter from Kori Heuss, on behalf of the Ames Main Street
District, requesting suspension of parking regulations and an encroachment permit during
Downtown Dollar Days.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Hoffman advised that she had received requests from citizens for additional
trash receptacles to be placed on Main Street and in the CBD parking area.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to refer letter from Richard Carter, 1532 Idaho, et al,
regarding parking at the north end of Idaho.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach to place on May 28, 2002, agenda, the request by Lynn Christian to use
the third flag pole at Kellogg and Main. Motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Wirth requested that COTA report back to the City Council in July or August
on the possibility of setting up cultural grants (earlier referred by Council). Sheila Lundt,
Assistant to the City Manager, gave a report on the progress. She will relay this request to COTA
at their next meeting and send an update back to the Council.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:06 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor