HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Boards of Supervisors from Boone and Story Counties 06/25/2002 MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AND BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS FROM BOONE AND STORY COUNTIES
AND OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 25, 2002
JOINT MEETING WITH BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS FROM BOONE AND STORY
COUNTIES REGARDING METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)
STATUS: The Ames City Council met in joint session with the Boards of Supervisors from Boone
and Story Counties at 6:30 p.m. on the 25th day of June, 2002, in the City Council Chambers in
City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Tedesco presiding. The following
Council members were present: Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach, Vegge, and Wirth; Council
Member Hoffman was absent. Representing Story County were Jane Halliburton, Wayne
Clinton, and Don Toms, members of the Board of Supervisors; County Engineer Bob Sperry;
Aaron Steele, Story County Planner; Leanne Harter, the Planning & Zoning Director; and Steve
Lekwa, Director of the Story County Conservation Board. Representing Boone County were
Dave Reed and Al Sorensen, members of the Board of Supervisors; and County Engineer Dave
Anthony. Luke Nelson, Planning and Zoning Director, arrived at 6:35 p.m.
Representing the IDOT were Phil Mesher, Peggi Knight, Amanda Martin, and Stan Peterson.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) staff present were Mark Johnson and John Cater.
Also present was Mark Jackson, Story City Administrator; Bob Bourne, Ames Transit Director;
and Brian O’Connell, Ames Planning and Housing Director.
Bob Kindred, Ames Assistant City Manager, explained that no official action will be taken
tonight; this meeting will serve as a workshop for the various entities to learn more about MPOs.
Mr. Kindred and Ames Public Works Director Paul Wiegand gave a summary of federal funding
changes stemming from the 2000 Census.
Mr. Kindred explained that on May 1, 2002, the U. S. Census Bureau designated Ames as an
urbanized area, defined as “consisting of densely settled territory that contains 50,000 or more
people”. Mr. Kindred explained that when official notification is received that designates Ames
as a “Metropolitan Statistical Area/Entitlement Community,” Ames will directly receive
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. He also said that when Ames received
the urbanized area designation, it automatically moved into a new category for federal
transportation funding purposes.
Mr. Wiegand stated that Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding is distributed
through Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Regional Planning Affiliations (RPAs). He
also described how funds are distributed through the Central Iowa Regional Transportation
Planning Alliance (CIRTPA).
The impacts of the 2000 Census population changes were also explained by Mr. Wiegand. He
indicated that the boundaries of the MPO will be set based upon anticipated future land use and
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transportation planning patterns. These boundaries will be impacted by the urbanized area, City
limits, 20-year growth boundary, the City’s Land Use Policy Plan, and by smoothing (a process
to even off the boundaries).
Mr. Kindred advised that the City of Ames plus adjacent areas in Story and Boone Counties that
are expected to urbanize will be eligible to become part of the new MPO. The inclusion of
adjacent fringe areas is subject to IDOT and FHWA approval. Although they are not eligible to
belong to the Ames MPO, the other city governments in Story and Boone Counties may choose
to continue as members of CIRTPA, to leave CIRTPA and join another RPA, or to create their
own new RPA (with a minimum of two counties).
Bob Kindred advised how the new MPO will be administered. A Policy Committee, primarily
comprised of Ames policy-makers (City Council), representatives from Boone and Story
Counties (Board of Supervisors), and representatives from CyRide and ISU; and a Technical
Committee (including members of the City of Ames staff, Boone and Story County Engineers
and possibly their Planning Administrators, a representative from Iowa State University, and
possibly a freight representative) must be created. Staffing to carry out the work of the MPO will
primarily come from existing City staff in the Public Works, Transit, and Planning & Housing
Departments; however, additional assistance will be necessary to meet the federal requirements
for transportation planning and reporting. Staff is currently exploring the alternatives of
contracting out the work or adding staff. According to Mr. Kindred, funding for the new MPO
will basically come from, and for, the new MPO area’s population, which is 50,726. The current
and expected annual allotment will be approximately $663,000 in street project funding (same
as previous years), $75,000 in enhancement funding (for which Ames currently competes), and
$53,000 in new planning money. Amanda Martin elaborated on where the MPO funding comes
from and what amounts can be expected.
The organizational steps and projected time table were explained by Mr. Wiegand. The first step
is to enter into a three-party Memorandum of Understanding to create the MPO (among the City
of Ames, Boone County, and Story County). The boundaries would then need to be defined and
approved by the Governor. The IDOT and FHWA need to be involved and grant their approval.
An initial work plan (creation of by-laws and committees, etc.) needs to be prepared. Mr.
Wiegand stated that all of these tasks need to be completed by May 1, 2003.
The meeting recessed at 7:22 p.m. and reconvened at 7:31 p.m.
PROCLAMATION FOR HOME OWNERSHIP MONTH: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed the
month of June 2002 as Home Ownership Month. Accepting the Proclamation was Bill
McNarney, representing the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. McNarney
introduced Macy Huston, new Regional Director of HUD. Ms. Huston expressed appreciation
of the City Council’s recognition of Home Ownership Month. Mayor Tedesco recognized
Vanessa Baker Latimer, City Housing Coordinator, for her work with the City’s Affordable
Housing Programs.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to approve the items on the Consent
Agenda minus Item #31 (pertaining to the South Gateway Development Final Plat).
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.M otion approving minutes of the regular meeting of June 11, 2002, and special meeting of June 18,
2002
3.M otion approv ing renew al of the follow ing beer perm its and liqu or licenses:
a.Class C Liqu or & O utdo or Service Area - M em orial U nion , ISU C am pu s
b.Class C Liqu or - Whiskey R iver, 132 M ain Street
4.R ESOLU TIO N NO. 02 -33 6 ap pro v in g and adop ting Supp lem ent No. 20 02 -3 to the A m es
M unicipal Code, 1995
5.RESOLUTION NO. 02-337 approving appointment of Joyce Mercier to fill v acancy on
Com mission On The Arts (COT A)
6.RESOLUTION NO. 02-338 approving appointment of Katherine Mason to fill vacancy on the
Public Art Commission
7.RESOLUTION NO. 02-339 approving Fall 2002 Comm ission On The A rts (CO TA) Mini-Grant
C on tracts
8 .R ESOLU TIO N N O . 02 -34 0 app rov ing C om mission On T he Arts (C O TA) An nu al G ran t C on tracts
for 2002/03
9.RESOLUTION NO. 02-341 approving Human Services Contracts for 2002/03
10 .C enter for C reative Justice:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 02-342 approving revised ASSET recommendation for 2002/03
b.RES O LUTION NO. 02-34 3 ap proving 20 02 /03 C on tract
11 .R ESOLU TIO N NO. 0 2-344 approv ing agreement for attachm ent of artw ork to w all and shared
water service at 208 M ain Street
12.RESOLUTION NO. 02-345 approving release of Subordinate Mortgage for property at 20 6 North,
C olo, in conn ection with the Am es/Story Cou nty Affordable Hou sing Program
13 .RE SO LUTION NO. 02-34 6 ap proving release of Sub ordinate M ortgage for property at 220 Second,
C olo, in conn ection with the Am es/Story Cou nty Affordable Hou sing Program
14 .R ESOLU TIO N N O . 02 -34 7 approv ing R evolving Loan Fun d for Prairie Logic, Inc.
15.RESOLUTION NO. 02-348 approving New Jobs and Income Program (NJIP) Contract among the
State of Iowa, the City of Ames, and Ball Plastics Container Corporation
1 6.New M ethane G en erato r at th e WP C Plan t:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 02-349 approving plans and specifications for New M ethane Generator
at the WPC Plant; setting July 31, 2002, as bid due date and August 13, 2002, as date of
public hearing
b.R E SO LUTION NO . 02-350 approving ex penditure of additional $88,000 from availab le
balance in the San itary Sew er Fun d for the project
17.RESOLUTION NO . 02-351 approving plans and specifications for 2002/03 Water System
Improvements (M ortensen Road Extension); setting July 17, 2002 , as bid due date and July 23,
2002, as date of public hearing
18 .R ESOLU TIO N NO. 02 -35 2 ap proving plans and specification s for 2002 /03 Sanitary Sew er
R ehab ilitation Program (Worle C reek); setting July 17, 20 02 , as bid due date and July 23 , 2002 , as
date of public hearing
19 .R ESOLU TIO N N O . 02 -35 3 approv ing c o n tract a nd bond for Rebu ilding G reens 6 an d 9 at
Hom ew oo d G olf C ou rse
20.RESOLUTION NO. 02-354 approving contract and bond for 2002/03 Clear Water Diversion
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Program
21 .R ESOLU TIO N N O . 02 -35 5 approv ing con tract and bond for 20 02 /03 Storm Sew er Intake
R ehab ilitation Program
22 .R ESOLU TIO N N O . 02 -35 6 approv ing con tract and bond for 20 02 /03 Slurry Seal Program
2 3.R ESOLU TIO N N O . 02 -35 7 app rov in g con tract an d bon d for 2002 /03 Asphalt Resurfacing Program
and 20 02 /03 Seal Coat Reco nstruction Program
24 .R ESOLU TIO N NO. 02 -35 8 ap proving con tract and bond for Run way 13 /3 1 P arallel Tax iw ay
Lighting and Signing Project
2 5.R ESOLU TIO N N O . 02 -35 9 app rov ing con tract an d b on d for 20 02 /03 Neigh b o rh o o d Cu rb
R ep lacem ent Program (Cam p us Av en ue from Linc oln W ay to West Street)
26.RESOLUTION NO. 02-36 0 accepting completion of 2000/01 Arterial Street Rehabilitation -
Dayton Av en ue Reco nstruc tion (Cu lvert)
2 7.R E S OLU TIO N NO. 02 -36 1 ap prov ing com pletio n of pu blic imp rov em en ts for Eastgate
Su bd ivision an d releasing security
28.Stage Coach Summit Su bdivision, 2 Addition:nd
a.RESOLUTION NO. 02-362 approving Agreement for Waiver of Right to Appeal Assessment
b.RES O LUTION NO. 02-36 3 ap proving M ajor Final Plat
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
SOUTH GATEW AY D E V E L O P M E N T S U B D IV ISION : M ov ed by Q uirmbach, seconded by C ross,
to adopt RES OLUT ION NO. 02-364 approving the Development Agreement, RESOLUTION NO.
02-365 approving partial completion of public improvements, and RESOLUTION NO. 02-366
app rov ing M ajo r Final Plat.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
M ov ed by Wirth, seconded by Goo dh ue, to d irect the C ity A ttorney to p repare an ordinan ce
designating parking prohibition s.
Vo te on M otio n: 5-0 . M otio n declared carried unanimo usly.
M r. O’C on nell inform ed the Cou ncil that the developer is out of state at the cu rrent tim e and has
n ot yet signed the C o venant for Asse ssm ent of C osts of Imp rov em en t.
M oved by Cross, seconded by Goodh ue, to direct the Mayor to withhold his signature from the
R esolution A pp rov ing the Final Plat for So uth Gateway Su bd ivision un til the develop er has signed
the “Co venant for Assessm ent of C osts of Im p rov em en ts.”
Vo te on M otio n: 5-0 . M otio n declared carried unanimo usly.
PUBLIC FORUM: Nell Kottman, 2002 Stevenson Drive, Ames, stated that she and many of the
residents of her neighborhood are concerned about the lack of maintenance of nearby property,
referring specifically to tall grass. Ms. Kottman requested that the City Council consider this
issue at a future meeting.
Mary Wandling, 1914 Stevenson Drive, Ames, advised that she was also present to raise the
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concern over the maintenance of property, particularly mowing grass. Ms. Wandling read an
opinion that had been prepared by City Attorney John Klaus after she had inquired about City
of Ames ordinances governing that topic. Ms. Wandling also requested that this issue be placed
on a future Council agenda.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR THERMAL TESTING OF
STAGE PYROTECHNICS: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to approve the request for
an extension of the fireworks permit to allow thermal testing of stage pyrotechnics by a senior
engineering student to include June 29 and July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2002.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO SHOOT FIREWORKS ON JULY 4, 2002: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by
Wirth, to approve the request from Ames Jaycees to shoot fireworks from Stuart Smith Park at
dusk on July 4, 2002, in celebration of Independence Day (rain dates of July 5 and 6, 2002).
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR AN AWNING AT 413-417 DOUGLAS
AVENUE: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the request of Wheatsfield Grocery
for an encroachment permit for an awning at 413-417 Douglas Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR NEW BW LIQUOR LICENSE FOR EMBERS OF AMES: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to approve the request for a new BW Liquor License for Embers
of Ames, 1520 S. Dayton Avenue, pending receipt of criminal history checks.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CYNTHIA DUFF PLAZA: Nancy Polster, on behalf of the Public Art Commission, requested
that the name of the space at Main and Douglas be changed from Cynthia Duff Plaza to Cynthia
Duff Place. She explained the reasons behind the Commission making this request.
Ms. Polster described the proposed signage that will identify the space and pay tribute to Cynthia
Duff. Council Member Wirth requested that some signage be placed in the front of the area in
question, perhaps in the “parking strip.”
Ms. Wirth indicated her preference to leave the area named Cynthia Duff Plaza.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to deny the Commission’s request to rename Cynthia Duff
Plaza to Cynthia Duff Place.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay: Vegge.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to approve the wording on commemorative signage, as
suggested by the Public Art Commission.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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REQUESTS OF THE CAMPUSTOWN ACTION ASSOCIATION PERTAINING TO
“TASTE OF CAMPUSTOWN” ACTIVITIES TO BE HELD ON JULY 25, 2002: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to approve the Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the
Campustown Business District.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-367 approving the
suspension of parking meter enforcement from 4-8 PM for the Campustown Business Area.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
MIDNIGHT MADNESS: Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to approve a five-day Class B Beer
Permit and Outdoor Service Area in the East City Hall Parking Lot (Fifth Street and Clark
Avenue).
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge, to approve the request to tap up to seven kegs at once
during the post-race party, with a maximum of 30 kegs total during the evening.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-368 approving the
following street closures on July 13, 2002, from 6 - 11 PM:
Main Street from Kellogg Avenue to Northwestern Avenue
Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to Sixth Street
Sixth Street from Douglas Avenue to Clark Avenue (one lane only)
Fifth Street from Douglas Avenue to Clark Avenue
Douglas Avenue from Fifth Street to Sixth Street
Clark Avenue from Sixth Street to Main Street
Northwestern Avenue from Main Street to Sixth Street
Sixth Street from Northwestern Avenue to Elwood Drive; and,
the closure of Clark Avenue from Sixth Street to Fifth Street from 5:00 p.m. on July 13, 2002,
to 1:00 a.m. on July 14; and,
the closure of the east City Hall parking lot from 5:00 p.m. on July 13, 2002, to 5:00 p.m. on July
14 for post-race activities; and,
the suspension of parking enforcement in the Downtown Commercial Business District as well
as permission to hood parking meters on Main Street from Burnett Avenue to Pearle Street and
on Fifth Street from City Hall to Douglas Avenue from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. on July 13, 2002.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEALTH-CARE INSURANCE: Jon-Scott Johnson, Risk Manager, explained the insurance
coverages that the City Council is being asked to approve at this time.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-369 accepting the
proposal from Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa for administrative, specific/aggregate
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excess insurance, disease management programs, and network access fees (Blue Card) program.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 02-370 accepting the proposal from UNUM Provident Insurance for long-
term disability insurance at an estimated annual premium of $160,284.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PROPERTY AND BOILER AND MACHINERY COVERAGES: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-371 accepting the proposed renewal for
property, boiler and machinery coverages from AIG/Hartford Steam Boiler in the amount of
$381,689.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Mr. Johnson gave a summary of the various insurance renewals and the impact they will have
on the City’s budget. He indicated that the renewals of the health care, casualty, and property
coverages will result in an estimated $569,669 shortfall in the 2002/03 budget. Mr. Schainker
indicated that the $121,999 shortfall in property/casualty coverages will be covered from funds
in various available balances. In regards to health care, the City will be responsible for
approximately $422,000 of the projected $447,670 shortfall. Mr. Schainker advised that
department heads have been asked to identify one-time cuts in their 2002/03 budgets to cover
the projected shortfall while not negatively impacting the current levels of service. He said if this
strategy doesn’t prove successful, available balances will have to be used.
CASUALTY COVERAGE: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
02-372 accepting the renewal from EMC Insurance Company for liability insurance coverages
in the amount of $396,623.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ASSET FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF CENTRAL
IOWA (CSCI): Assistant to the City Manager Sheila Lundt introduced Rob Wiese, City
representative to ASSET. Ms. Lundt gave a chronology of events pertaining to the City’s
involvement with the Children’s Services of Central Iowa. She said that for some time, the City
(as well as ASSET) has had concerns about the financial condition of CSCI, and these concerns
were subsequently magnified by the closing of the Ninth Street Center in Ames and the center
in Story City.
Ms. Lundt advised that on June 13, 2002, ASSET met and discussed possible actions regarding
CSCI’s desire to receive ASSET funding in 2002/03. She said that across all funders, the total
amount being sequestered is $103,521, of which $52,604 would be City funds. At that meeting,
ASSET also recommended that the funds sequestered for FY 2002/03 for CSCI be released for
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the first quarter only and that certain criteria be met by September 6, 2002, before any further
funds are released. Ms. Lundt explained that the City is in a unique situation from the other
funders in that we are also a major creditor. To be fiscally responsible to our citizens, Ms. Lundt
stated that the staff is recommending that the City Council continue to delay any 2002/03
contract with CSCI until ASSET’S criteria as well as a debt restructuring plan are received.
Rob Wiese indicated that the biggest concern of ASSET is the financial condition of CSCI,
which doesn’t seem to improve. Mr. Wiese believes that there are slots available in other child-
care programs to accommodate the children who may be displaced if City funds are not provided
to CSCI.
Tammy Toszegi, Executive Director of Children’s Services of Central Iowa, 4507 Hutchison,
Ames, was present and requested that the City Council release the funds for the first quarter only
and that certain criteria be met by September 6, 2002. Ms. Toszegi indicated that CSCI will
continue to work hard to meet the requests of ASSET. She said that without the assistance of the
City of Ames, CSCI would not be able to provide service to 68 children as of July 1, and she
feels that that is too short of notice for those families. Ms. Toszegi advised that CSCI is
committed to becoming a financially stable organization. She addressed the criteria placed on
the funding allocation by ASSET. Ms. Toszegi advised the Council that GSB will be releasing
their funds in the near future and Story County voted to release the funds for the first quarter of
FY 2002/03 with an additional stipulation that a transition plan be prepared to be followed if
their financial condition does not improve.
Greg Palas, 321 Y Avenue, Story City, Iowa, stated that he is a Past-President of the CSCI
Board. He advised that CSCI is taking steps to solve their financial problems. Mr. Palas said that
notice does need to be provided to the families of the 68 children if care is going to cease. He
said that CSCI has been working very diligently at restructuring their debt, and he urged the
Council to follow ASSET and GSB’s recommendation to release funds for the first quarter. Mr.
Palas told the Council that he has three children in CSCI programs.
Diane McDonald, 3701 Onion Creek, Ames, spoke as a Past-President of the CSCI Board and
a mother of a child currently enrolled at CSCI. She also urged the Council to release the funds
for the first quarter. Ms. McDonald advised that CSCI representatives were not told that they
needed to be present for the Joint Funder’s meeting on June 13, 2002.
Darlette Hutchinson, current President of the CSCI Board, 2011 Prairie View West, Ames,
attested to the hard work of the Board. She indicated that she does have a child who attends
CSCI, and if CSCI does not get the funding to continue operating, children as well as their
families will be negatively impacted. She believes that CSCI has made progress on their strategic
plan and believes this will continue if the funding is released for the first quarter.
Tami Toszegi indicated that they will have a transition plan in place if, after the first quarter of
FY 2002/03, their financial condition has not approved. Council Member Quirmbach asked that
the City Council be provided with a copy of CSCI’s budget.
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Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to deny ASSET’S recommendation and require that
ASSET’S stipulations, as well as a debt restructuring plan, be accomplished before the City
enters into any further contracts with CSCI.
Vote on Motion: 2-3. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue. Voting nay: Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth.
Motion failed.
Council Member Wirth indicated that she would prefer to release funds for one month with the
stipulation that a contingency plan be developed immediately. She believes that more notice
should be provided to the parents of the children who may be displaced.
Council Member Quirmbach stated that his feeling is to approve the funding for three months.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to adopt a resolution approving the release of one month’s
funding with the stipulation that a contingency plan be developed immediately to transition those
children to other child-care agencies.
Roll Call Vote: 2-3. Voting aye: Wirth, Vegge. Voting nay: Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach.
Motion failed.
Moved by Quirmbach to adopt a resolution approving the recommendation of ASSET and
require ASSET’s stipulations, as well as a debt restructuring plan, be accomplished before the
City enters into any further contacts with CSCI.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Cross asked staff to do whatever they can to help with the transition of the
displaced children to other programs.
28-E AGREEMENTS WITH PARTICIPATING CITIES AND STORY COUNTY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE AMES/STORY COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROGRAM: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-373
extending for one year the 28-E Agreements with the participating cities (Ames, Collins, Colo,
Huxley, Maxwell, McCallsburg, Nevada, Zearing) and Story County in connection with the
Ames/Story County Affordable Housing Program.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA)GOVERNING BOARD: Moved by Goodhue, seconded
by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-374 establishing a Public Housing Agency Governing
Board in accordance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act (as required by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development) in connection with the City’s Section 8 Leased
Housing Programs.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
The meeting recessed at 9:50 p.m. and reconvened at 9:55 p.m.
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URBAN FRINGE REPORT: Brian O’Connell gave an update on the Urban Fringe Area Plan,
which was last discussed by the City Council at a joint meeting with Boone County and Story
County Supervisors on October 17, 2000. He said that the most-significant non-agricultural land
use type in the urban fringe is residential. Mr. O’Connell pointed out that the population of Story
County is declining; however, the development of the City of Ames’ fringe area is continuing
and the population of the area within two miles of Ames has increased.
The direction previously given to staff from the meeting of October 17, 2000, was reviewed by
Mr. O’Connell. He said that staff reviewed the existing Conceptual Development Plan for Story
County, the adopted Land Use Plan for the City of Ames, and the adopted Zoning Ordinance or
Boone County, and from these plans and ordinances, several guiding principles were created.
Mr. O’Connell reviewed these principles.
Mr. O’Connell informed the City Council that it is crucial that Ames, Story County, and Boone
County work together to ensure that future development is directed to targeted growth areas. In
order to accomplish this, it is being suggested that a 28-E Agreement be entered into by the three
entities, with the possibility of adding the City of Gilbert in the future; this Agreement would
address future land uses, zoning, and land subdivision. Mr. O’Connell stated that the significance
of administering a shared land use plan is that all jurisdictions (Boone County, Story County,
City of Ames) would be working to accomplish a mutual set of objectives for the urban fringe
area. The shared land use plan would articulate what these shared objectives are from the
standpoint of land use, density, development location, and development standards. He also said
that in order for all jurisdictions to be successful at administering a shared land use plan, staff
believes that the zoning standards would ideally be the same.
Mr. O’Connell outlined what work is yet to be completed and where continued coordination
among the two Counties and the City will be necessary. He explained the concept of a Joint
Review Board.
Mr. O’Connell advised what steps needed to be taken next by the City Council to address
development in the urban fringe. He asked the City Council to decide at this time if a joint
meeting involving Ames, Boone County Board of Supervisors, and Story County Board of
Supervisors should occur. He said the purpose of such a meeting would be to indicate to staff if
some of the basic policy implications outlined in this report were seen as being acceptable to the
Supervisors and the Council members before proceeding to create the initial draft of the plan.
Council Member Quirmbach stated that he would like to see septic tank usage and maintenance
addressed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to schedule a joint meeting involving Ames,
Boone County Board of Supervisors, and the Story County Board of Supervisors to discuss
development of the urban fringe area.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE ANNEXED LAND IN WARD 1, PRECINCT 2: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to pass on first reading an ordinance to include annexed land in
Ward 1, Precinct 2.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GARBAGE HAULERS: Moved by Wirth, seconded
by Goodhue, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending Section 10.12 of the Municipal
Code pertaining to insurance requirements for garbage haulers.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE STONE BROOKE
SUBDIVISION, EAST OF GRANT AVENUE, SOUTH OF 190 STREET, AND WEST OFTH
HIGHWAY 69 (Tabled from May 14, 2002): Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on third
reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3657 rezoning property located north of the Stone Brooke
Subdivision, east of Grant Avenue, south of 190 Street, and west of Highway 69 from “A”th
(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)
[Ames Quarry].
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a copy of these minutes.
ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE ANNEXED LAND IN WARD 2, PRECINCT 4 (Tabled from
May 14, 2002): Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3664 to include annexed land in Ward 2, Precinct 4.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a copy of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF
HARRISON ROAD AND HYDE AVENUE FROM “RL” TO “RM”: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3670 rezoning
property generally located northwest of Harrison Road and Hyde Avenue from “RL” (Residential
Low Density) to “RM” (Residential Medium Density).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF
HARRISON ROAD AND HYDE AVENUE FROM “RM” TO “PRD-RM”: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3671 rezoning
property generally located northwest of Harrison Road and Hyde Avenue from “RM”
(Residential Medium Density) to “PRD-RM” (Planned Residence District - Residential Medium
Density).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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COMMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the following: letter from
Ames Chamber of Commerce dated May 23, 2002, regarding their Duff Avenue Railway
Crossing Option Survey; letter from Randy Dallman, Real Estate Representative for McDonald’s
Corporation dated June 18, 2002, requesting a partial alley vacation near their restaurant on Duff
Avenue; and letter from Omega Tau Sigma fraternity dated June 21, 2002, requesting to purchase
City-owned property on South 16 Street.th
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Vegge to refer to staff a request to construct a stage in the Tom Evans Plaza.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to devise a plan for disposal of the Ninth
Street property and include in that plan the desire for affordable housing.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to place the property maintenance issue on the Council’s
July 23, 2002, agenda for discussion.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:35 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor