HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 10/22/2002MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA OCTOBER 22, 2002
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 22 day of October, 2002, in thend
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 CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK: The week of October 20-26, 2002,
was proclaimed by Mayor Tedesco as Character Counts Week. Ray Richardson, Superintendent
of the Ames Community Schools, appeared before Council to accept the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR WORLD TOWN PLANNING DAY: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed
November 8, 2002, as World Town Planning Day. Planning and Housing Director Brian
O’Connell accepted the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR ERADICATE POLIO DAY: October 23, 2002, was proclaimed by
Mayor Tedesco as Eradicate Polio Day. John McKinney, David Dickson, and David Benson
accepted the proclamation.
PRESENTATION OF HUMANITARIAN AWARD: Mayor Tedesco and Elaine Dunn, Chair
of the Human Relations Commission, presented a Humanitarian Award for 2002 to Barbara
Woods for her many contributions towards encouraging and working for diversity in the Ames
community.
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 regular meeting of October 8, 2002
3.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits/liquor licenses:
a.Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege - Big Shots, 2522 Chamberlain Street
b.Class B Liquor – Comfort Suites, 2609 Elwood Drive
c.Class C Beer & Class B Wine – The Keg Shop, 218 Welch Avenue, Ste. 3
d.Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege - The Meeting House, 823 Wheeler, Ste. 4
e.Class C Beer – Southgate Expresse, 110 Airport Road
f.Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege - Thumbs, 2816 West Street
4.Motion directing City Attorney to prepare ordinance pertaining to parking in South Fork
Subdivision, 1 Additionst
5.RESOLUTION NO. 02-549 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2002-04 to the Ames
Municipal Code, 1995
6.RESOLUTION NO. 02-550 approving quarterly investment report for period ending
September 30, 2002
7.RESOLUTION NO. 02-551 approving amendments to investment policy
8.RESOLUTION NO. 02-552 approving Consultant Services Agreement with WHKS for State
Avenue Widening Project
9.RESOLUTION NO. 02-553 approving Consultant Services Agreement with WHKS for 13th
Street/Grand Avenue Intersection Improvements
10.RESOLUTION NO. 02-554 approving request to subordinate the City’s second mortgage lien
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for the property located at 5414 Frost Drive in connection with the City’s Phase III Affordable
Housing Program in the Bentwood Subdivision
11.RESOLUTION NO. 02-555 approving a contract to Altec Industries for a utility body/aerial
platform at a total cost of $60,383
12.RESOLUTION NO. 02-556 approving Change Order No. 2 for the purchase of 40-ft. Transit
Buses
13.RESOLUTION NO. 02-557 approving contract and bond for 2002/03 Concrete Pavement
Reconstruction Program
14.RESOLUTION NO. 02-558 approving contract and bond for WPC Grease and Septage
Receiving Station
15.RESOLUTION NO. 02-559 approving contract and bond for Sixth Street/Grand Avenue
Intersection Improvements Project
16.RESOLUTION NO. 02-560 approving Final Minor Plat for Daniels Subdivision, 1 Additionst
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: J. A. “Earl” Franz, 307 Orange, Ames, stated that the October 8, 2002, minutes
were incomplete and inaccurate. He had asked the mayor to direct that staff give him guidance
in raising funds and manufacturing a new City flag, and the minutes did not reflect that. Mayor
Tedesco said that he had previously informed Mr. Franz that if he raised the funds, another City
flag would be made and flown. Mayor Tedesco further stated that the fund-raising initiative was
Mr. Franz’s. Mr. Franz indicated that he had not asked that a City flag be flown at 233 Main
Street, but at City Hall. Mr. Franz said it was disgraceful that the City flag is now encased in the
City Council Chambers and not flown.
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AT CAFÉ BEAUDELAIRE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by
Cross, to approve the Class C Liquor license for Café Beaudelaire, 2504 Lincoln Way.
Leonardo Roberto appeared as applicant for the license. When questioned about his recent
alcohol-related violations, Mr. Roberto responded that he has since turned his life around
and that his past record would not be a detriment to his conduct in business. He assured
the Council that he has a heightened awareness of liquor laws enforcement and that
precautions have been taken so that no violations will occur.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR FINESSE SPA SALON: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by
Wirth, to approve a request for an encroachment permit allowing a sign to occupy City right-of-
way for Finesse Spa Salon located at 2716 Stange Road.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR LITTLE TAIPEI: Moved by Cross, seconded by Vegge,
to approve a request for an encroachment permit allowing a sign to occupy City right-of-way for
Little Taipei located at 122 Welch Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR TESTING OF STAGE PYROTECHNICS: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Goodhue, to approve a request for a fireworks permit allowing senior engineering
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student James Brauer to conduct temperature analysis of stage pyrotechnics on October 26,
November 2, November 9, November 16, November 23, and November 30, 2002, in the north
field of the ISU Applied Science Center.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION JURISDICTION FOR LOWMAN’S
SUBDIVISION, 3 ADDITION: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTIONRD
NO. 02-561 approving a request for waiver of the requirement for approval of a two-lot
subdivision plat by the City of Ames within Story County along County Road E-57 (280 Street),th
which is located within the City’s two-mile jurisdiction area.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FOR RURAL WATER SERVICE AT 56389 265 STREET: Moved by Cross,TH
seconded by Vegge, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-562 approving a request from Gerald
Ryerson for rural water service through Xenia Rural Water System for property located at 56389
265 Street.th
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
UTILITY RETIREMENT FUND: Betty Jo Harker, 1415 Meadowlane Avenue, said that she had
been employed with the City for almost 30 years and has been retired for almost 14. She referred
to a letter she had sent regarding the City’s retirement systems. She asked that the retirees be
allowed to share in the distribution of the proceeds from the sale of the Principal Financial stock.
Fern Lapehn, 111 Lynn Avenue, stated that her husband Leonard had previously served as the
city treasurer. She felt the City should consider the feelings of the retirees, and it should respect
their dedication as well as those retirees of the future.
Don Setterberg, 126 O’Neil Drive, reported that he was a City employee for 32 years and has
been retired since 1994. As indicated in his letter to the Council, he urged Council members to
respond in a manner that was respectful of the City’s many retirees and their years that have
dedicated to the City.
Finance Director Duane Pitcher reviewed the Utility Retirement System’s 1997 conversion from
a defined benefit plan to a defined contribution plan. When the plan was converted, the City was
obligated to fund the retirement for retired employees and purchased annuity contracts from the
Principal Financial Group. Principal changed its status from a mutual to a publicly-traded stock
company. He reported that since the City could not hold equities, the stock was sold and the City
received proceeds from the sale. Mr. Pitcher further reported that it was the City’s responsibility
to meet the retirees’ defined benefit and their retirement payments. The retirees who retired prior
to 1997 are receiving and will continue to receive the pension benefits they earned under that
plan. The proceeds are to be made available to employees and retirees that are currently under
the new defined contribution plan.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-563 authorizing
the Director of Finance to enter into an agreement with Deloitte and Touche, at a cost not
to exceed $40,000 plus expenses, to file for a Private Letter Ruling and possible plan
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amendments with the IRS, and to provide any additional services related to the distribution
of Principal Financial stock sales process.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-564 approving
the recommendation to distribute the Principal Financial stock sale proceeds to the active
members as of September 30, 1997, using the original distribution formula, contingent
upon receiving a favorable Private Letter Ruling from the IRS.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CDBG ENTITLEMENT STATUS: Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer gave a briefing
report on the CDBG Entitlement Status. In review, she reported that the City’s population had
hit the 50,000 threshold in the 2000 census count. It had further been determined that to receive
the designation of a CDBG entitlement community, the City also has to be determined to be in
a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). However, a moratorium has been put in place by the
Office of Management and Budget, and that work has been suspended. Although it had been
announced prematurely last summer that the City of Ames was now an entitlement community,
it was discovered that Ames was designated as an “Urbanized Area” instead. This designation
does not entitle the City to receive any CDBG entitlement funds. Ms. Baker-Latimer explained
that staff continues to follow the process in determining its MSA.
Mayor Tedesco stated that it was important to send letters to all congressional delegates
expressing the City’s displeasure of having to wait for the MSA determination and indicate that
Ames’ designation of an entitlement community should be grand fathered in.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to direct the Mayor to write letters to all of the City’s
congressional delegates requesting assistance in gaining CDBG entitlement status for the
City of Ames.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMERCIAL LAND NEEDS ASSESSMENT: Planning and Housing Director Brian
O'Connell stated that the Council is being asked to take action on conclusions developed as part
of the Commercial Land Needs Assessment. These issues are: 1) changes to the Future Land
Use Map that indicate general locations of Convenience Commercial Nodes; and, 2) policy
guidance in the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) for development of future Convenience
Commercial Nodes. In review, Mr. O'Connell said that according to the Commercial Land
Needs Assessment, there is not lack of commercial land in total, however, future growth for
Suburban Residential land will require identification of neighborhood and convenience
commercial areas. The following criteria is proposed to be included in the LUPP as policy
guidance for future zoning decisions related to Convenience Commercial Nodes: that it be
located within an area with population clusters of 2,000-3,000 people, that it include a land area
not less than two acres or more than 10, that it be located adjacent to a collector or arterial street,
and that it be located within a vehicular distance of one to two miles from another commercial
node.
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Staff is recommending the following three areas be shown on the Land Use Map to include
Convenience Commercial Nodes: 1) the Northwest Growth Priority Area near the intersection
of North Dakota and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks; 2) the Southwest Growth Priority Area
at the intersection of Lincoln Way and County Line Road (Boone County, Story County line);
and, 3) the Southwest Growth Priority Area near the intersection of State Avenue and Oakwood
Road. Mr. O'Connell stated that these areas are not property-specific, but locations in general.
Mr. O'Connell reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this issue, and it had
determined that further thought be given to the Convenience Commercial Node in the Northwest
Growth Corridor.
Council Member Quirmbach felt that the Northwest Growth Area did not have good potential
for development, and he could not support this recommendation for a Convenience Commercial
Node.
Upon questioning, City Planner Joe Pietruszynski said that staff's recommended criteria was
based on extensive research following Council's LUPP policy. He explained that staff utilizes
a state-of-the-art geographic information system and sophisticated software to arrive at the data
they provide Council.
Council Member Goodhue stated that Northridge Heights seemed to be a logical location for a
node. Planning and Housing Director O'Connell stated that coverage was the issue, and the
North Grand shopping area provides enough commercial area in close proximity.
Considerable discussion was held regarding the importance of setting policy guidance in
accordance with the outlined criteria and the placement of the nodes.
David Maahs, Executive Director of the Ames Chamber of Commerce, 1007 Vermont, said that
it was important to identify neighborhood and commercial convenience locations and that the
Chamber supports and agrees with some of those sites. Mr. Maahs indicated that the North
Dakota node, however, needs to be revisited. He recommended that the Northridge Heights area
be looked at as a potential site in lieu of the North Dakota location.
Wayne Hansen, 2811 Pinehurst Circle, indicated that people will drive to do business where they
wish. He further stated that the North Dakota node area is too close to Sawyer School.
Chuck Winkleblack, 105 South 16th Street, said that the City is overlooking the community's
needs and that basic services aren't offered north of Lincoln Way. He stated that he has been
informed by North Grand Mall officials that they are not at all concerned about locating a small
commercial area in the Northridge Heights area. Mr. Winkleblack stated that according to counts
in the Somerset and Northridge Parkway areas and with the future development of Northridge
Heights, the population would far exceed the 2,000-3,000 policy criterion.
Bob Friedrich, Jr., 619 East Lincoln Way, agreed with statements made by Mr. Maahs and
Mr. Winkleblack. He felt that development in the North Dakota area was in the distant future
and that, as one of the developers in Northridge Heights and Somerset, there would be no severe
impact for commercial development to occur in that area.
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Moved by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-565 approving proposed changes
to the Future Land Use Map that include Convenience Commercial Nodes in: 1) the
Southwest Growth Priority Area at the intersection of Lincoln Way and County Line Road
(Boone County, Story County line); and, 2) the Southwest Growth Priority Area near the
intersection of State Avenue and Oakwood Road; and to direct that staff reconsider the
Ontario and North Dakota nodes.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-565 approving
proposed changes to the Future Land Use Map that include Convenience Commercial
Nodes in: 1) the Northwest Priority Growth Area (either north or south) near the intersec-
tion of North Dakota and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks; 2) the Southwest Growth
Priority Area at the intersection of Lincoln Way and County Line Road (Boone County,
Story County line); and, 3) the Southwest Growth Priority Area near the intersection of
State Avenue and Oakwood Road.
More discussion ensued regarding the location of a Convenience Commercial Node in
Northridge Heights Subdivision in lieu of the Northwest Priority Growth Area.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to amend the motion by including that a
Neighborhood Commercial Node be created in the Northridge Heights Subdivision
and to eliminate the North Dakota Community Commercial Node.
Vote on Amended Motion: 2-4. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue. Voting nay: Hoffman,
Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth. Motion failed.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Goodhue, to amend the motion by removing the
Ontario Convenience Commercial Node and to restudy the North Dakota Community
Commercial Node emphasizing the environmental impact of that area.
Vote on Amended Motion: 3-3. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach. Voting
nay: Hoffman, Vegge, Wirth. Mayor Tedesco voted nay to break the tie. Motion
failed.
Moved by Quirmbach, to amend the motion by removing the Ontario Convenience
Commercial Node and the North Dakota Community Commercial Node.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Roll Call Vote: 3-3. Voting aye: Hoffman, Vegge, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross, Goodhue,
Quirmbach. Resolution failed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-565 approving
proposed changes to the Future Land Use Map that include Convenience Commercial
Nodes in: 1) the Southwest Growth Priority Area at the intersection of Lincoln Way and
County Line Road (Boone County, Story County line); and, 2) the Southwest Growth
Priority Area near the intersection of State Avenue and Oakwood Road.
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 9:15 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
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Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to have staff reevaluate the appropriateness of the
North Dakota Community Commercial Node and the Northwest Priority Growth Area and
to further analyze the appropriateness of placement of a Neighborhood Commercial Center
Node in Northridge Heights Subdivision as a potential alternative.
Vote on Motion: 3-3. Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach. Voting nay: Hoffman,
Vegge, Wirth. Motion failed.
ALLEY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PYLE OFFICE PARK PARTNERSHIP: Moved
by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-566 approving an Alley
Easement Agreement with the Pyle Office Park Partnership to allow Pyle Office Park access to
its commercial parking via the 802 Sixth Street driveway.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
2002 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE--CENTRAL IOWA WASTE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-567
approving the 2002 Comprehensive Plan Update for the Central Iowa Waste Management
Association.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK: City Manager Steve Schainker stated that staff has laid out
three options for the Council to consider in its approval of the final design concept plan. Once
the plan is approved, the consulting engineers, Snyder and Associates, Inc., will be able to move
forward with development of construction drawings.
Gary Gemar of Snyder and Associates, Inc., reviewed the major project elements for design of
the park. He highlighted the following features: outlet control channel, hard surface trail system,
secondary trails, overlook locations, the wetlands and the treatment systems for run-off
protection, parking areas for vehicles and boat trailers, the boat ramp and dock, fishing dock, and
the pedestrian bridge between the north and south lakes which allows clearance for sail boats up
to 12 feet. Mr. Gemar explained that a boat ramp on the south lake would not be constructed due
to budget restrictions, however, it could be built at some time in the future.
Mr. Schainker stated that staff has listed three options for water and wastewater services to the
restroom/shelter that is located in the northern portion of the park. The following options were
discussed: 1) water well and a concrete-encased wastewater holding tank. Financing this option
would mean that an additional $82,500 should be appropriated from the Water Fund; 2) water
well and extension of the sanitary sewer line from the south; and, 3) extension of water and
sanitary sewer lines from the south. Mr. Schainker explained that extension of the water and/or
sanitary sewer lines was too cost prohibitive. Options 2 and 3 also offer problems due to
insufficient flows for both water and wastewater.
Chuck Winkleblack, 105 South 16th Street, stated that he owns 45 acres directly north of this
property. He had always been led to believe that the infrastructure would be put in place, and
now he finds out that the sanitary sewer and water lines will not be installed at this time.
Mr. Winkleblack urged the Council to install the lines at this time and hold the City to the same
standards it holds developers to.
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Wayne Hansen, 2811 Pinehurst Drive, questioned whether electric motors would be allowed on
the lake.
Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Carroll stated that it has not been determined yet. This
issue will be decided in the near future, however, sensitivity will be shown towards no wave
action and water quality.
City Manager Steve Schainker reported that in conjunction with preparation of the bid
documents, a bid alternate could be performed for the water and sewer lines.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand explained that with the installation of the water and sewer
lines, it also brings with it additional costs in obtaining easements relative to other properties.
He reiterated that if the water and sewer lines were installed at this time, people would not be
able to use the water, and serious problems would occur with the sewer line. Mr. Wiegand
reported that these lines could be installed at some future time if a usage is created to warrant the
extension.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-568 approving
the final design concept plan and the revised project budget by appropriating an additional
$82,500 from the Water Fund for Ada Hayden Heritage Park.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON SOUTH DUFF AREA STORM SEWER RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
PHASE II: Mayor Tedesco opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the
hearing was closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to reject the bids submitted for the South Duff Area
Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project, Phase II, and to direct that staff revise the plans by
ending the project just west of South Duff Avenue and rebid the project.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 3726, 3732, AND 3812 TRIPP
STREET: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to speak,
the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-569 approving
the Major Site Development Plan for the three proposed 12-plex apartment buildings
located at 3726, 3732, and 3812 Tripp Street with the stipulation that the developer provide
to City staff an executed copy of the cross-access agreements for vehicular access and
parking.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVISION FOR SOMERSET
SUBDIVISION TEXT CHANGES: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no
one present wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. Mayor Tedesco referred to a letter from
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Chuck Winkleblack of Hunziker and Associates requesting that this item be tabled for 30 days.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to table text changes to the Somerset Town Center
Regulations for Design and Construction as approved as part of the Major Site
Development Plan for Somerset Subdivision.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO
CONVENIENCE STORES: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one
present wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. The letter received from Hunziker and
Associates also requested that the text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be tabled for 30 days.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to table first passage of an ordinance on text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance amending regulations in the “F-VR”, Village
Residential District, specifically related to convenience stores.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ON PARKING REGULATIONS ON ROY KEY AVENUE: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance restricting parking on Roy Key
Avenue from Wheeler Street to Orion Drive as currently signed: 1) on the west side, “No Parking
Anytime”; and, 2) on the east side, “No Parking Here to Corner/Corner to Here” for the 75 feet
nearest Orion Drive and the 75 feet nearest Wheeler Street, and “No Parking Drop-off/Delivery
Zone” for the remainder of the length.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ON REZONING OF PROPERTY EAST OF CHILTON AVENUE AND
NORTH OF BLOOMINGTON ROAD IN NORTHRIDGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION: Moved
by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning property
generally located east of Chilton Avenue and north of Bloomington Road in Northridge Heights
Subdivision from “FS-RL” (Suburban Residential Low Density) and “FS-RM” (Suburban
Residential Medium Density) to “F-PRD” (Planned Residence District).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ON REZONING PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BILLY SUNDAY
ROAD AND EAST OF SOUTH DUFF AVENUE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to
pass on second reading an ordinance for property generally located on the south side of Billy
Sunday Road and east of South Duff Avenue rezoning Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 of South Duff
Community Park Subdivision from “HOC” (Highway-Oriented Commercial) to “R-H”
(Residential High Density).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING PROHIBITIONS FOR SUNCREST
SUBDIVISION, 2 ADDITION: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on secondND
reading an ordinance prohibiting parking on the north side of Suncrest and Sundown from White
Oak Drive to Cedar Lane.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE MAKING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
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PERTAINING TO REGULATIONS RELATED TO COUNTRY HOUSES, VILLAGE
HOUSES, VILLAGE COTTAGES, AND VILLAGE APARTMENTS: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3687 making text
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to regulations in the “F-VR” (Village
Residential) District specifically related to Country Houses, Village Houses, Village Cottages,
and Village Apartments.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON DICKINSON AVENUE:
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 3688 establishing parking prohibitions on Dickinson Avenue from Mortensen Road south
to the end of the street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE CORRECTING PARKING REGULATIONS ALONG CRYSTAL STREET
FROM SOUTH DUFF AVENUE TO ONYX STREET: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to
pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3689 correcting parking regulations along
Crystal Street from South Duff Avenue to Onyx Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to refer to the City Attorney a request
for a legal opinion pertaining to the legality of noise abatement measures with respect to the
railroad train horns and the City's liability if the noise abatement measures were enacted.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to refer to staff the following: letter from South
Ames Business Neighborhood regarding a proposed government-sponsored aerobic/recreational
facility being included in the new Middle School; letter from Ames Main Street District
requesting the use of holiday lighting along the buildings in the Downtown area and suspension
of parking for the holiday season; letter from Outrageous Apparel requesting to have sidewalk
sales on Fridays and/or Saturdays through the fall, spring, and summer seasons; letter from
Chuck and Cindy Peterson regarding private parking lots without adequate signage; letter from
Andrew Murdoch regarding occupancy limits for rental properties; letter from The ROSE of
Ames, L.P., requesting real estate tax abatement for an affordable assisted-living facility; letter
from Cari Russie regarding alternate-side parking on streets south of campus; and letter from
AL-GOR General Partnership regarding occupancy of rental properties in R-L zoned areas
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff a letter from the Ames Economic
Development Commission regarding review of boundaries for Phase 2 of the Industrial Land
Use Study.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to refer to the City Attorney a request for a legal
opinion on whether the railroad might be exposed to civil liability for noise or vibration caused
by the railroad's operations, and if the railroad has preemption or exemption from civil liability.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to direct staff to converse with Story County Habitat
for Humanity regarding a possible affordable housing site for the property located at 623 Ninth
Street which is currently owned by the City.
Vanessa Baker-Latimer indicated that staff was in the process of designing an RFP that will
be sent to interested parties for affordable housing development on that site. However, it
is in the early stages as staff first wants to talk with the neighborhood people.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Goodhue, to table the motion.
Vote on Motion: 2-4. Voting aye: Goodhue, Quirmbach. Voting nay: Cross,
Hoffman, Vegge, Wirth. Motion failed.
Vote on Motion: 2-4. Voting aye: Hoffman, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach,
Vegge. Motion failed.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:20 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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Jill Ripperger, Recording Secretary