HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames Conference Board and the Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 01/23/2001MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CONFERENCE BOARD
AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JANUARY 23, 2001
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on the 23rd day of January, 2001, in the
Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Ted Tedesco
presiding and the following Council members present: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman,
Quirmbach, Wirth.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
REPORT ON SUB-AREA PLANNING: Brian O’Connell, Director of the Planning and
Housing Department, introduced Rich Brown, Planning Intern, who was responsible for writing
this report and doing much of the research needed to prepare same. Mr. O’Connell reminded the
Council that a two-year strategic planning goal outlined in the City’s Land Use Policy Plan
(LUPP) was to develop sub-area plans for areas of Ames. He pointed out that the City Council
had previously indicated that sub-area plans for the Downtown and the University-Impacted
Areas should be developed in the short term, and sub-area plans for the areas south of Lincoln
Way and community entryways should be developed over a longer time frame. Mr. O’Connell
defined neighborhood planning, sub-area planning, and district planning. Mr. Brown explained
the research completed by staff and the methodology they used in preparing this report. He
summarized the guidance provided by the City’s LUPP as to the purpose for sub-area planning
and as to how sub-area plans should be created. Three alternative approaches that could be taken
to accomplish sub-area planning were outlined by Mr. O’Connell. Mr. Brown cited references
to sub-area planning that are contained in the LUPP and policies that suggest the applicability
of sub-area planning. Mr. O’Connell told the Council that there are three main issues that they
should be aware of as they approach sub-area planning: (1) staffing issues, budget implications,
and other-service expectation.
Council Member Wirth felt that it was important to clarify citizen input/involvement in
Approach 1. She pointed out that the City Council will decide the issues that will be the focus
of the sub-area plan; however, citizen input is integral to the process. Mr. O’Connell stressed the
importance of citizens and property owners in the neighborhood being involved in the process.
Council Member Quirmbach said that he would like to avoid a situation where the City would
go to the neighborhood residents and tell them what’s going to happen to their neighborhood.
He believes that the citizens should set the agenda. It was pointed out by Council Member
Campbell that the City has already created a Land Use Policy Plan and we’re just refining it. City
Manager Steve Schainker said that the City could get involved with issues development;
however, that is much more than land-use planning. He said the difference in the Approaches has
nothing to do with the amount of citizen input; the difference is in how broad the scope is going
to be.
Mayor Tedesco stated that the City should be proactive, not reactive. Mr. Quirmbach said he
wants to make sure that the Council remains flexible so that the residents have a chance to
explain what they want for their own neighborhoods.
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Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to direct staff to use Approach 1: Sub-Area Planning
as Outlined in the Adopted LUPP, with the Urban Core Area being the first priority.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT: Jan
Beran, Elaine Dunn, Aiddy Phomvisay, Joyce Samuels, Ele Nore Tallman, and Andy Tofilon
were present from the Commission to present its Annual Report for July 1, 1999, through June
30, 2000. Elaine Dunn, Chair, told the Council that although the Commission only investigated
three cases during the past year, this has given them time to work on programs to make Ames
a welcoming place to live and work. Ms. Dunn highlighted several of the Commission’s
accomplishments throughout the last fiscal year. Jan Beran gave an update on their efforts with
Dialogues. Ms. Dunn also explained the long-range plans for the Commission.
The meeting recessed at 6:40 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CONFERENCE BOARD
The regular meeting of the Ames Conference Board was called to order by Chairperson Ted Tedesco
at 6:45 p.m. on January 23, 2001. Present from the Ames City Council were Campbell, Cross,
Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, and Wirth. Present from the Story County Board of Supervisors
were Clinton and Halliburton; the other seat is vacant. Present from the Ames School Board were
Bastiaans, Dilla, and Hascall; absent were Board Members Chrisinger, Guy, Ringlee, and Tyler.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Halliburton, to approve the
minutes of February 22, 2000, Conference Board meeting.
Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REAPPOINTMENT OF DON SCHULZE TO BOARD OF REVIEW: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Bastiaans, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-029 approving reappointment of Don
Schulze to the Board of Review.
Roll Call Vote: 3-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DISCUSSION OF ASSESSOR’S BUDGET PROPOSALS: City Assessor Richard Horn
explained the activities of the Assessor’s Office and the programs to be funded.
Supervisor Halliburton pointed out that assessment appeals are neither consistent nor predictable.
She asked Mr. Horn to elaborate on the amount being budgeted annually for appeals. Mr. Horn
explained that there is $15,000 budgeted annually. He said that the more complex cases require
the hiring of expert witnesses and appraisals being made; it is not uncommon to expend in excess
of $7,000 for an appraisal of one property in more complex cases. Mr. Horn advised that any left-
over monies become part of next year’s total; they do not re-levy for the same.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Bastiaans, to approve recommendations of Assessor’s report.
Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Clinton, to receive proposed budget (adoption of budget will
occur after the hearing on the proposed budget is held.)
Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared unanimously.
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Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Bastiaans, to set 6:30 p.m. on February 27, 2001, as date of
public hearing on the proposed FY 2001/02 City Assessor’s budget.
Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT OF CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded
by Halliburton, to adjourn the Conference Board meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The regular meeting of the Ames City Council reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of regular meeting of January 9, 2001, and special meeting of January
16, 2001
3.Motion to approve renewal of the following liquor licenses and beer permits:
a.Class A Liquor - American Legion Post #37, 225 Main Street
b.Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege - Café Lovish, 2512 Lincoln Way
c.Class BW Liquor - The Pizza Kitchens, 120 Hayward Avenue
4.RESOLUTION NO. 01-030 approving 2001 farm lease for WPC plant property
5.RESOLUTION NO. 01-031 approving 2001 farm lease for Airport property
6.RESOLUTION NO. 01-032 approving contract and bond for Reconstruction of Lincoln Way and
Grand Avenue Intersection
7.RESOLUTION NO. 01-033 approving the Preliminary Plat for Country Meadows, 2nd Addition,
located south of Onyx Street and adjacent to Country Gables Park
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.
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DUBLIN BAY, 320 S. 16TH STREET: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Goodhue, to approve the Class C Liquor License for Dublin Bay, 320 S. 16th Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SPECIAL CLASS C (BW) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BALI SATAY HOUSE, 2424 LINCOLN
WAY: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to approve the Special Class C (BW) liquor license for
Bali Satay House, 2424 Lincoln Way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2001-2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP): Mayor Tedesco asked for input from the
public on the proposed 2001-06 CIP. No one present wished to speak.
Council Member Cross asked for an update on the progress of the paving of the road and parking
areas for the Ames Sports Complex. Public Works Director Paul Wiegand advised that to pave
the existing roadway ($255,000), the established parking areas under the Phase I development
($260,000), and the north/south drive ($100,000) would total $615,000. He said to extend Billy
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Sunday Road would cost approximately $300,000. Mr. Wiegand said a report will be
forthcoming listing the various options available on this project. Mr. Schainker said any
amendments to the CIP would be most appropriately made at the Budget Wrap-Up meeting
scheduled for February 13, 2001.
Steve Schainker pointed out the devastating impact that the proposed property tax freeze will
have on the citizens of this City and the state of Iowa. Mr. Tedesco appealed to citizens at large
to join members of the Iowa League of Cities on Wednesday afternoons (commencing January
31, 2001) to lobby against the proposed bill. He believes that if passed, it will cause the
bankruptcy of many, many cities in Iowa.
SMOKING BAN: Mayor Tedesco stated that public input would not be taken on the proposed
smoking ban this evening; this is a forum for the City Council to discuss the draft of the
Compromise Proposal. He explained that a public hearing will be held at the time of the first
reading of the ordinance.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to change Section 5 of the Compromise Proposal
to reflect an implementation date of August 1, 2001.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Quirmbach, to direct staff to place the Compromise Proposal,
as above amended, on the City Council’s agenda for the first meeting in February (February 13,
2001).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Tedesco announced that the first reading of the ordinance would occur on February 13,
2001, when public input would be allowed.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A SNOW ROUTE ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF
HAYWARD AVENUE FROM 204.3' SOUTH OF STORM STREET TO MORTENSEN
ROAD: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance designating a
snow route along the east side of Hayward Avenue from 204.3' south of Storm Street to
Mortensen Road.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Goodhue, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of
an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3605 designating a snow route along the east side of Hayward Avenue from
204.3' south of Storm Street to Mortensen Road.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
LINCOLN WAY AND GRAND AVENUE INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-034
authorizing property acquisition, by condemnation as needed, for the Lincoln Way and Grand
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Avenue Intersection Reconstruction Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA FOR 323 LYNN AVENUE: Mark Reinig, Economic
Development Coordinator, stated that City staff believes the request of the property owner for
designation of an Urban Revitalization Area (URA) for property located at 323 Lynn Avenue
does not meet the criteria for eligibility for designation as an URA under the Multiple-Family
Residential Criteria Matrix.
Randy Lueth, Engineering Plus, 612 Fifth Street, Ames, speaking on behalf of the owner,
explained why he believed that the applicant met the criteria. He advised that the owner would
like to redevelop the property so that it will have a more intense use. Mr. Lueth believes that the
owner is being penalized because he has maintained his property; therefore, it will not meet the
slum-and-blighted criterion. He said that this project is not feasible without tax abatement due
to the parking overlay requirements.
Kevin Harney, architect with Rietz Consultants, 2330 Lincoln Way, Ames, said that the
architects looked seriously at the 100% brick facade criterion; however, they preferred to carry
on the type of materials that would blend with the existing structures in the neighborhood. He
said that the architects looked at the types of materials to be used very carefully and chose a
number that would have a positive effect on the residential structures across the street.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to deny the application for an Urban Revitalization
Area for 323 Lynn Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMES/STORY COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM: Vanessa Baker Latimer,
Housing Coordinator, explained the proposed amendment to the 28E Agreements with the
participating cities and Story County, the proposed agreement between State Bank and Trust and
the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, and the proposed amendments
needed to the Program Guidelines. Ms. Baker Latimer introduced Jodi Hammer and Dorothy
Elrod, USDA Rural Development; Irene Hardisty, Iowa Fannie Mae Partnership Office; and Rick
Schreier, State Bank and Trust. Jane Halliburton, representing the Story County Board of
Supervisors, thanked the City Council for their strong support of the Ames/Story County
Affordable Housing Partnership.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-035 amending the
Program Guidelines pertaining to the Ames/Story County Affordable Housing Program
pertaining to the Down-Payment and Closing-Cost Assistance Program and In-Fill Construction
Financing Program.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-036 approving the
agreement between the City of Ames, on behalf of the Ames/Story County Affordable Housing
Program; State Bank and Trust, and USDA Rural Development.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
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made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-037 approving an
amendment to the 28E Agreements with participating cities and Story County that extends the
contract end date from February 28, 2002, to June 30, 2002.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 1999/2000 CYRIDE RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: Mayor Tedesco
declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-038 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Allied Construction Company of Charles
City, Iowa, in the amount of $1,640,683.54.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON FERGUSON SUBDIVISION AREA UTILITIES: The hearing was declared
open by Mayor Tedesco. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to finally adopt the RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
NO. 00-556.
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 Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-039 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Eco-Tech Contractors of Grimes, Iowa, in
the amount of $188,616.00.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED RELEASE OF JUDGMENT LIEN FOR LOT 11 IN
NORTHRIDGE PARKWAY SUBDIVISION, 18TH ADDITION: Mayor Tedesco opened the
public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-040 approving the
release of judgment lien for Lot 11 in Northridge Parkway Subdivision, 18th Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED RELEASE OF JUDGMENT LIEN FOR LOT 27 IN
BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 8: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being
no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-041 approving the
release of judgment lien for Lot 27 in Bloomington Heights Plat 8.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made portion of these minutes.
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HEARING ON PROPOSED RELEASE OF JUDGMENT LIEN FOR LOT 2 IN
BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 8: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being
no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-042 approving the
release of judgment lien for Lot 2 in Bloomington Heights Plat 8.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT CHANGES: The hearing was opened by Mayor
Tedesco. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Quirmbach, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending
Section 29.307(3), 29.406(18), 29.705, and 29.1502(2)(d).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Campbell, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption
of an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3606 amending Section 29.307(3), 29.406(18), 29.705, and 29.1502(2)(d).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Quirmbach, to refer to staff the matter of parking
being allowed on vacant property at 123 Beach Avenue to ascertain if that is in fact legal.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to direct the City Attorney to review the legal
guidelines that are allowing a lot on West Street, where the structure has been demolished, to
stay in that state for an extended period of time.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to change the starting time of the Budget Overview
meeting to be held on February 2, 2001, from 2:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to hold a closed session as provided
by Section 20.17(3), Code of Iowa, 1997, to discuss collective bargaining.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to reconvene the regular meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AMES AND THE PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL,
AND MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES LOCAL 2003 (POLICE UNIT): Moved by Campbell,
seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-043 approving the Agreement between
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the City of Ames and the Public, Professional, and Maintenance Employees Local 2003 (Police
Unit).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AMES AND THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 625: Moved by Campbell, seconded by
Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-044 approving the Agreement between the City of
Ames and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 625.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:30 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor