HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 07/23/2002MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JULY 23, 2002
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 23 day of July, 2002, in the Cityrd
Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Ted Tedesco
presiding and the following Council members present: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach,
Vegge, and Wirth.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda.
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of special meeting of July 8, 2002, and of regular meeting of July 9,
2002
3.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a.Class C Liquor – Café Northwest, 114 S. Duff Avenue
b.Class C Liquor – Sportsman's Lounge, 123 Main Street
4.RESOLUTION NO. 02-380 approving appointment of Peggy Johnson to fill vacancy on Human
Relations Commission
5.RESOLUTION NO. 02-381 approving cooperative agreement with Iowa Civil Rights
Commission
6.RESOLUTION NO. 02-382 approving lease agreement between City and Iowa State University
for CyRide maintenance facility and office area
7.RESOLUTION NO. 02-383 approving request for reimbursement of marketing expenditures for
Ames Economic Development Commission from January 1, 2002, to June 30, 2002, in the
amount of $27,589.56
8.RESOLUTION NO. 02-384 approving 2002/03 Funding Contract for AIPCA (Partner Cities)
9.RESOLUTION NO. 02-385 approving Human Services Contract for 2002/03
10.RESOLUTION NO. 02-386 approving the Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) and Annual
Contributions Contract (ACC) Renewal in connection with the City’s Section 8 Substantial
Rehabilitation Program located in the Sheldon Munn Apartments for one year beginning
September 2002
11.RESOLUTION NO. 02-387 approving grant application for lighting of auditorium artwork
12.RESOLUTION NO. 02-388 approving release of Subordinate Mortgage for property at 210
Warner, Colo, in connection with the Ames/Story County Affordable Housing Program
13.Resolutions 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 August 13, 2002, for the
following:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 02-389, Lot 29, Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8
b.RESOLUTION NO. 02-390, Lot 11, Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8
c.RESOLUTION NO. 02-391, Lot 17, Northridge Heights Subdivision, 1 Additionst
14.RESOLUTION NO. 02-392 approving encroachment agreement for extension of storm sewer
in Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way for the Dayton Avenue Reconstruction Project
15.RESOLUTION NO. 02-393 approving request to subordinate the City’s second mortgage lien
for the property located at 5448 Frost Drive in connection with the City’s Phase III Affordable
Housing Program in the Bentwood Subdivision
16.RESOLUTION NO. 02-394 canceling existing lease and proposing new lease of property located
on Sumner Avenue south of South 2 Street to Haverkamp Properties and setting date of publicnd
hearing for August 13, 2002
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17.RESOLUTION NO. 02-395 approving plans and specifications for Dotson Drive Paving Project;
setting August 7, 2002, as bid due date and August 13, 2002, as date of public hearing
18.RESOLUTION NO. 02-396 approving plans and specifications for Ball Plastics Rail Extension
Project; setting August 21, 2002, as bid due date and August 27, 2002, as date of public hearing
19.RESOLUTION NO. 02-398 approving contract and bond for 2002 Facade Restoration - Electric
Distribution Work Center
20.RESOLUTION NO. 02-399 accepting completion of the 2001/02 Clear Water Diversion
Program
21.RESOLUTION NO. 02-400 accepting completion of Ontario Bus Turnaround Project
22.RESOLUTION NO. 02-401 accepting partial completion of public improvements in the South
Fork Subdivision, 1 Additionst
23.RESOLUTION NO. 02-402 accepting storm sewer and water main required for Longview
Subdivision, 1 Additionst
24.RESOLUTION NO. 02-403 accepting asphalt base and surface paving required for Brookview
Place West Subdivision and releasing security
25.RESOLUTION NO. 02-404 accepting surface paving required for Suncrest Subdivision, Phase 2,
and releasing security
26.The Reserve Subdivision:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 02-405 approving partial completion of public improvements
b.RESOLUTION NO. 02-406 approving Major Final Plat
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.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR THE ASYLUM, 111 WELCH AVENUE: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to approve an application for an encroachment permit for a lighted
sign at The Asylum, 111 Welch Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CYNTHIA DUFF PLAZA SCULPTURE: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to approve
the revised Cynthia Duff Plaza sculpture design thereby deleting the wall component and adding
a similar design element to the 15-foot Main Street portal.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM AMES MAIN STREET DISTRICT “TAX-FREE DAYS”: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Vegge, to approve a Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the Central Business
District for “Tax-Free Days” to be held August 2 and 3, 2002, allowing for display of
merchandise on the half of the sidewalk closest to the building facade.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-407 approving a
request from the Ames Main Street District for suspension of parking regulations in the Central
Business District for “Tax-Free Days” to be held August 2 and 3, 2002.
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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REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY ON SOUTH 16 STREET: Public WorksTH
Director Paul Wiegand referred to a request received from the developers of the Coldwater Golf
Links to purchase City property located on South 16 Street. The developers had indicated itsth
intent to use the property for nursery activities in conjunction with the new golf course. Mr.
Wiegand explained that there are three major issues involved in this situation, and staff has been
meeting since the spring of 2001 to resolve them. In April 2001, the following issues were
resolved: a plan was developed to allow the golf course to be constructed without impacting the
proposed right-of-way the City would need for the future extension of Grand Avenue; In May
2001, the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) approved use permits with several
stipulations—one requiring the transfer of properties between the City and developers. Approval
of the permit was also contingent upon the developers obtaining golf cart easements from the
City across the existing bike path. Mr. Wiegand reminded the Council that in June 2001, the City
Council approved the concept of a land exchange of the City’s parcel for the land needed for the
right-of-way for a future Grand Avenue extension. However, at a later date, the developers
indicated that they were no longer interested in the land exchange since the City’s parcel was not
needed to complete their project. Accordingly, staff proposed that the City would grant the
requested cart easements across the bike path and pay the appraised value of the right-of-way in
the future if and when the City proceeded with the Grand Avenue extension in exchange for an
agreement from the developers that they would not build any structures on the proposed right-of-
way. In early 2002, the developers claimed that they did not need the City’s permission to cross
the bike path because the City did not own the land. However, the City asserts that it is the
owner of this land at the south end, and the north golf cart crossing point is owned by either the
City or ISU, therefore, it is not land controlled by the developers.
Mr. Wiegand further noted that as construction of the golf course was initiated, further ZBA
action was needed to allow construction of two bridges for golf cart paths to cross Worle Creek.
The developers were awarded a conditional use permit to install the bridges provided that
agreements were in place with the City and Iowa State University for access prior to permits
being issued for construction. The bridges were built without permits being issued.
Mr. Wiegand stated that The Randall Corporation has proposed a subdivision of land between
the golf course and South 16 Street. However, in accordance with the Transportation Masterth
Plan, staff stated that the required right-of-way for Grand Avenue within the extent of the
subdivision would be dedicated to the City at no cost. Upon questioning, he reported that the
adjacent developer would be responsible for paying for pavement of the extension of Grand
Avenue for the street type of the development’s usage.
Scott Randall, 420 South 17 Street, stated that the developers are asking to purchase the City’sth
property outright with no trade of their property for the future right-of-way for Grand Avenue’s
extension. He asked the Council to appraise the land and sell it to them at fair market value. The
developers are not really interested in the City’s land, as they feel it is unuseable ground. If they
were allowed to purchase the City’s property, they would use it for nursery and storage purposes
and ask that it be rezoned “Agricultural.” Mr. Randall further requested that they be granted the
two cart path easements at the north and south ends on the bike path.
Discussion ensued regarding the upcoming Grand Avenue extension and the granting of the cart
path easements.
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Jon Greve, 334 24 Street, appeared on behalf of VETEC, Inc., stating that as a representativeth
of Omega Tau Sigma, they were interested in purchasing the City’s parcel of land. He would
like to have the fair market value established.
Matt Randall, 420 South 17 Street, stated that the developers initially wanted to trade propertiesth
with the City solely because the initial design showed that a golf hole would need to be located
on the City’s parcel. After that proposal was brought before the Council in 2001, the developers
rejected it, because there were portions of the negotiations that were not acceptable to them.
Council Member Goodhue stated that he preferred to see the cart path easement, the land sale,
and the proposed subdivision separated, and it appeared that the pressing matter deals with the
cart path easement. More discussion was held as to which entity actually controls the portions
of the bike path.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, directing City staff to work with the golf course
developers to finalize an agreement that will grant the developers two cart easements
across the bike path and assure them payment of the appraised value of the right-of-way
if and when the Council decides to construct the Grand Avenue extension in exchange for
an agreement by the developers that they will not build any structures on the proposed
right-of-way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, directing staff to establish a minimum land
value based on an appraisal and initiate a process to solicit bids for the sale of the City’s
property from all interested parties.
After discussion, it was determined that the City might not wish to proceed expeditiously with
the sale of this parcel.
Council Member Quirmbach withdrew the motion.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS: Moved by Cross, seconded
by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-408 approving a request for waiver of subdivision
regulations for the installation of public infrastructure for the proposed subdivision generally
located southeast of the intersection of 240 Street and 500 Avenue with the followingthth
stipulations: 1) The property owners of the proposed subdivision must provide the City with an
easement, at no cost, for the extension of public sanitary sewer infrastructure at the time that the
City deems it necessary to construct such infrastructure improvements. The easement is to be
placed on the entire property at this time, and the location is to be further defined at the time at
improvements are to be constructed. This easement must be signed by the property owners prior
to consideration of the Final Plat by the City Council; 2) The property owners must waive their
rights to object to future assessments for public improvements, including, but not limited to,
street paving, bicycle paths, sidewalks, and utility improvements prior to consideration of the
Final Plat by the City Council; 3) The Story County Health Department must approve a plan for
wastewater treatment and disposal prior to consideration of the Final Plat by the City Council;
and, 4) The property owners must sign an agreement that requires the property owners to pay any
and all costs related to disconnection of the rural water facilities when the land is annexed into
the City.
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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.
VACATION OF ALLEY AND SALE OF PROPERTY ON SOUTH DUFF AVENUE: Moved
by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to set the date of public hearing for August 13, 2002, to vacate
the alley right-of-way in Block 1, Black’s Addition.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-409 proposing sale and
conveyance of vacated alley right-of-way in Block 1, Black’s Addition, to McDonald’s
Corporation for $20,984.40 and establishing August 13, 2002, as the date of public hearing.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
SELECTION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR DUFF AVENUE/UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
CROSSING STUDY: Public Works Director Paul Wiegand reported that in the summer of 2001,
the City contracted with HWS Consulting Group to undertake a study of the Duff Avenue/Union
Pacific Railroad crossing, and the study was initiated in order to address safety and delay
situations created by the high volume of trains and vehicles using the crossing. Phase I involved
identifying the issues and impacts and then developing a series of alternatives to address the
concerns. Phase II is to narrow the alternatives and do a more complete review of the business
impacts, costs, and potential benefits of the selected short list alternatives.
Mike Gorman, consultant with HWS Consulting Group, summarized the activity performed to
date and discussed the steps that will be taken in the next phase of the study. He stated the
purpose of the study is to determine the most cost effective way to address safety and congestion
concerns while minimizing impacts to adjacent businesses. If the City continues with the study,
Phase II will be implemented involving finalist alternatives, conducting a business economic
analysis, preparing a streetscape plan, applying detailed evaluation criteria, and selecting the
recommended alternative. Phase III of the study would entail refinement of the recommended
alternative, identification of funding sources, and issuance of final reports.
Mr. Gorman reviewed accident history comparisons, roadway congestion, road user costs, and
the “universe of alternatives.” A synopsis was presented on the “voting” results to determine the
public meeting attendees’ preferences. The alternatives receiving the most votes included the
“No Build”, “Minimum Build”, and “Main Street Over Duff Avenue”, respectively. During a
later public meeting, a group of business representatives presented an additional alternative, to
be known as the “Inner-City Loop”, that would de-emphasize Duff Avenue. Mr. Gorman
displayed a map showing the loop route. He was concerned that this route would have minimal
impact on alleviating traffic congestion on Duff Avenue north of Lincoln Way. The cost
estimate for the loop would be approximately $41,500,000, of which $23,500,000 is already
included in the Transportation Master Plan for some of the work needed to complete the loop.
Mr. Gorman stated that the consultant group now needed direction from the Council on how to
proceed. The four finalist alternatives are the three receiving the most public votes with the
fourth being the “Inner-City Loop.”
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Public Works Director Wiegand stated that there was still $55,000 left for the study completion.
He emphasized that while the “No Build” alternative may be selected in the end, the information
that has been gathered will prove invaluable in the future. He encouraged the Council to
complete the study which will be finalized by the end of the year.
David Maahs, Executive Director of the Ames Chamber of Commerce, 1007 Vermont Ct., stated
that the Chamber also performed a survey of all the alternatives. With 25% of its membership
responding, the “No Build” alternative received the highest rating with “Minimum Build” and
the “Inner-City Loop” following. He indicated that the City had other priorities on the horizon
and questioned whether spending millions of dollars on the Duff Avenue crossing was the best
usage of these dollars. When asked, Mr. Maahs stated that the Chamber of Commerce has not
taken a position on whether to continue with the study.
R. K. Richards, 1821 George Allen Avenue, stated that he was in favor of the construction of an
overpass or underpass at the Duff Avenue railroad crossing. He felt that this issue has been
around for at least 50 years, and it hasn’t been completed before now because the Downtown
business people oppose it. He further felt that the number of trains that pass through Ames on
a daily basis creates a hideous inconvenience to a large number of people. Mr. Richards said that
the Downtown Business District is no longer important to Ames.
Pat Brown, President of the South Duff Business Association, 112 Buckeye Avenue, said that
the solicitation of public input on this issue has been outstanding, and it has been a very open
process. The association favors continuation with Phase II of the study.
Audrey Ricklefs, 107 South Second Street, stated that she had circulated and filed a petition with
over 703 signatures on it favoring the “No Build” alternative. This petition was signed not only
by business people, but citizens from all over the city. She stated that the Main Street area is
important to Ames and needs to be known as such. She was concerned that if any other
alternative is selected, a good majority of businesses would be lost since there is no where else
to locate them. She was further concerned that other options would encourage more traffic and
safety concerns for the congested intersection of Main and Duff. Ms. Ricklefs indicated that if
the “Minimum Build” alternative was implemented, it could be modified so it would not impact
as many businesses. She stated that the City should continue to study the “Inner-City Loop.”
Roger Burger, 4121 Dawes Drive, said that he supports the continuation of the study, but he
urged the City to place more emphasis on a benefit cost. He felt that since two major projects
are already under way, the Grand Avenue extension and the Dayton Avenue viaduct, the City
should put its resources towards finishing these projects in a timely manner. Mr. Burger stated
that the City should know what it wants to do with the southerly extension of Grand Avenue
prior to spending money on the Duff Avenue railroad crossing. He felt that the completion of
the Dayton Avenue overpass will relieve some traffic problems on Duff Avenue.
Dawn Everett, 421 East Sixth Street, stated that she understands people’s frustrations with the
inconvenience of the trains at Duff Avenue, and she, too, encouraged the City to finish the
Dayton Avenue project and the Grand Avenue extension. She said that the City has done a great
job rehabilitating Main Street, and it would not be in the best interest of the Downtown business
community to construct an overpass or underpass. Ms. Everett favored continuation of the study.
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Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-410 approving of
the continuation of the study by including the “No Build”, “Minimum Build”, “Main Street
Loop Over a Duff Avenue Underpass”, and the “Inner-City Loop” alternatives for detailed
analysis, including business impacts, effectiveness, costs, aesthetics, and financing.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REQUESTS FOR RURAL WATER SERVICE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-411 approving requests for rural water service for the Riley, Belz,
and Kingsbury properties; approving the McCay request for rural water service to two properties,
subject to the signing of an agreement to pay any and all costs related to disconnecting from rural
water when the land is annexed to the City; and, denying the request for rural water service for
the Reyes property.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
The meeting recessed at 9:10 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
DISCUSSION OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE: City Manager Steve
Schainker explained that, as he tried to relay in the staff report, it was important that the Council
step back and look at the major issues of the property maintenance ordinance. He stated that the
Council might want to consider a non-traditional approach to handling property maintenance
complaints by use of a neighborhood panel.
Council Member Goodhue felt that the staff report outlined some good options that might
encourage other avenues to pursue on the enforcement end. However, he was not passionate
about enacting a property maintenance ordinance.
Council Member Cross stated that the Council needs to understand which problems—and the
magnitude of those problems—are predominate. Staff has laid out very good options in initiating
conversation and alternative avenues for neighbors to work out their problems.
Council Member Quirmbach stated that most complaints received are those from neighbors who
have strained relations. The Council needs to be cognizant that acting upon one issue of
complaint will not mend neighbor relationships.
Council Member Hoffman said she wants to see the Council take some action. She stated that
our community does have situations in town where there is no way to deal with a problem at this
time, and the City needs to provide some avenue of relief to citizens in those particular
situations. There are many cities throughout Iowa that do have property maintenance laws in
place.
Council Member Wirth felt that the Council needs to give the property maintenance ordinance
serious consideration.
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Mayor Tedesco indicated that if the Council pursues a property maintenance ordinance, it needs
to consider some type of assessment procedure that the property owner reimburse the City for
costs incurred.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff the drafting of a property maintenance
ordinance that addresses the following: 1) weed/grass heights; 2) outside storage of
household furniture, furnishings, and appliances; 3) establishment of a neighborhood panel
to handle complaints; and, 4) reimbursement from property owners for costs incurred for
any work/corrective action performed by the City.
Council Member Quirmbach suggested that in addition to vegetation heights, the ordinance
should also address vegetation species.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Cross, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth. Voting
nay: Goodhue. Motion carried.
INSTALLMENT TO IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR REPAYMENT
OF RISE GRANT: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-
412 approving payment of $61,212.50 to the Iowa Department of Transportation from the
Economic Development Fund for repayment of RISE funds for the VisionAire project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
NAMING OF AMES QUARRY: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to approve the naming of
the Ames Quarry as “Ada Hayden Conservation Heritage Park.”
Erv Klaas, 1405 Grand Avenue, stated that he supports the name for the quarry.
Deb Lewis, 2216 North Dakota Avenue, indicated her support for naming the quarry after
Ada Hayden.
Council Member Hoffman stated that while she supported naming the quarry after Ada
Hayden, she would vote against this motion because the name was too lengthy.
Vote on Motion: 2-4. Voting aye: Cross, Wirth. Voting nay: Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach,
Vegge. Motion failed.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to approve the naming of the Ames Quarry as
“Hayden Heritage Park.”
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMES/ISU ICE ARENA: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 02-413 approving a modification to paragraph 3(b) of the Development Agreement for the
Ames/ISU Ice Arena between the City of Ames and Iowa State University that reduces the
University’s contribution level from $2,000,000 to $1,952,472.
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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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-414 approving a
revised Ames/ISU Ice Arena final budget to include $8,100 for the egress walkway, $18,000 in
revenue for the sale of equipment from the old arena, $22,287 for the decommissioning of the
old arena, $23,750 for minor equipment, and reduce revenues from donations to the project by
$47,528.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2002/03 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Mayor
Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to testify, the hearing was
closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-415 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Insituform Technologies USA,
Inc., of Chesterfield, Missouri, in the amount of $133,559.00 for the 2002/03 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Program - Worle Creek Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation
Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2002/03 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - MORTENSEN
ROAD EXTENSION: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to
testify, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-416 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to KRI Company of Ames, Iowa, in the
amount of $109,982.50 for the 2002/03 Water System Improvements Project - Mortensen
Road Extension.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 12-PLEX APARTMENT BUILDING AT
3824 TRIPP STREET: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing
to testify, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-417 approving
the Major Site Development Plan for the proposed 12-plex apartment building located at
3824 Tripp Street.
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 ALLOW EXCEPTION TO FRONT-YARD
PARKING PROHIBITION FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITH ONE-
CAR ATTACHED GARAGES: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one
present wishing to testify, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance reinstating the
exception to the front-yard parking prohibition for single-family detached dwellings with one-car
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attached garages and insufficient room to provide parking in the side yard.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON TEXT AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO FENCE HEIGHT
REGULATIONS: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open.
Jim Stone, 1613 Top-O-Hollow Road, stated that Ames has the most unrestricted fencing
ordinance in Story County, and the City should protect property owners as other communities
do. He felt the City should require a permit to install fencing, ascertain guidelines and
regulations concerning setback requirements and fence aesthetics, and only allow registered,
insured contractors to install fencing.
There being no one further wishing to testify, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on first reading an ordinance pertaining
to maximum fence height regulations.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING PROHIBITIONS IN SOUTH GATEWAY
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second
reading an ordinance establishing parking prohibitions in South Gateway Development
Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GARBAGE
HAULERS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3673 amending Section 10.12 of the Municipal Code pertaining to insurance
requirements for garbage haulers.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to refer to staff the following: a letter
from Fern Kupfer dated July 18, 2002, regarding four-way stop signs at Knapp and Lynn; and,
a petition signed by property owners on Bel-Aire Drive requesting that the “no parking” signs
be removed.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Vegge, seconded by Quirmbach, to refer to staff for consideration the issue on
fencing.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:00 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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Jill Ripperger, Recording Secretary