HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 05/08/2001 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MAY 8, 2001
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th day of May, 2001, in the City
Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Ted Tedesco
presiding and the following Council members present: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman,
Quirmbach, and Wirth.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed
May 13 - 19, 2001, as Historic Preservation Week. Accepting the Proclamation was Shellie
Orngard, Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. Ms. Orngard invited the Council and
the public to attend the events being sponsored by the Historic Preservation Commission during
the week of May 13 - 19.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL POLICE WEEK: May 13 - 19, 2001, was proclaimed as
National Police Week by Mayor Tedesco. Acting Chief Terry Bird accepted the Proclamation
on behalf of the Ames Police Department.
PROCLAMATION FOR POPPY DAYS: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed May 18 and 19, 2001, as
Poppy Days. Audrey Dalrymple accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the American Legion
Auxiliary No. 37.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Tedesco explained that Item #18 on the agenda pertaining to the
purchase of two mini-buses should list the awardee as Minnesota Body and Equipment Company,
Dexter, Iowa.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of April 24, 2001, and special meeting of
April 27, 2001
3.Motion approving renewal of the following liquor licenses/beer permits:
a.Special Class C Liquor - Great Plains Sauce & Dough, 129 Main St.
b.Class C Beer - Tobacco Outlet Plus #530, 202 S. Duff Ave.
c.Class C Liquor - Red Lobster #747, 1100 Buckeye Ave.
d.Class C Liquor - Cafe Beaudelaire, 2504 Lincoln Way
4.Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
5.Motion directing City Attorney to prepare ordinance prohibiting parking on the west side of
Sapphire Circle from Onyx Street south to the radius of the Circle
6.RESOLUTION NO. 01-166 approving/motion denying Utility Retirement Advisory Board’s
recommendation for distribution of assets
7.RESOLUTION NO. 01-167 confirming GSB appointments to Ames Transit Agency Board of
Trustees
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8.RESOLUTION NO. 01-168 approving appointment of Julie Huisman to fill vacancy on Library
Board of Trustees
9.RESOLUTION NO. 01-169 approving an amendment to the Ames Depot Development
Agreement
10.RESOLUTION NO. 01-170 proposing release of judgment lien arising from City of Ames vs.
Regency Builders, Inc., and Regency Land Co., LC, pertaining to Lot 3, Eighteenth Addition,
Northridge Parkway Subdivision
11.RESOLUTION NO. 01-171 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Unit 7
Precipitator Equipment and Installation; setting May 23, 2001, as bid due date, and June 12, 2001,
as date of public hearing
12.RESOLUTION NO. 01-172 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2001/02 Concrete
Pavement Repair Program; setting June 6, 2001, as bid due date, and June 12, 2001, as date of
public hearing
13.RESOLUTION NO. 01-173 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2001/02 Clear
Water Diversion Program; setting June 6, 2001, as bid due date, and June 12, 2001, as date of
public hearing
14.RESOLUTION NO. 01-174 approving preliminary plans and specifications for U.S. #30 Off
Ramp/South Duff Avenue Traffic Signal Project; setting May 30, 2001, as bid due date, and
June 12, 2001, as date of public hearing
15.RESOLUTION NO. 01-175 awarding contract to Minnesota Body and Equipment Company for
two new mini-buses in the amount of $55,558/each, subject to IDOT approval
16.RESOLUTION NO. 01-176 awarding contract for 2001/02 Line Clearance Program to Asplundh
Tree Expert Company of Pella, Iowa, for hourly rates and unit prices bid
17.RESOLUTION NO. 01-177 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for
2001/02 Water System Improvement Program to Van Hauen & Associates of Clive, Iowa, in the
amount of $575,000.00
18.RESOLUTION NO. 01-178 awarding contract for wheeloader, bucket, and brackets to Swaney
Equipment Company of Ankeny, Iowa, in the amount of $128,168.00 with guaranteed buy-back
19.RESOLUTION NO. 01-179 approving contract and bond for South Dakota Avenue/U.S. 30
Interchange Grading and Paving Project
20.RESOLUTION NO. 01-180 approving Preliminary Plat for Bloomington Heights West located
east of the Union Pacific Railroad, south of the corporate limits, west of Hyde Avenue, and
generally north of Stone Brooke Road
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.
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MARKETING EXPENDITURES FOR AMES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Goodhue,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-181 approving reimbursement of marketing expenditures for
Ames Economic Development Commission from July 1, 2000, to December 18, 2000, in the
amount of $11,672.61.
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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.
REQUEST FROM LINDA GLANTZ WARD AND C. DOUGLAS WARD FOR A WAIVER
OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR A HOMESITE ON
WEST RIVERSIDE ROAD: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
01-182 waiving the infrastructure requirements for a single-lot subdivision within the two-mile
jurisdiction outside the City’s corporate limits on West Riverside Road.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PRESENTATION ON ENERGY SERVICES PROGRAMS: City Manager Steve Schainker
introduced Steve Wilson, Energy Services Coordinator for the City. Mr. Wilson gave a
presentation on the current Electric Services energy management program offerings.
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 245 ACRES AT HALLETT’S
QUARRY:
Mr. Schainker stated that the “Conditional Purchase Agreement” lists a number of conditions that
must be met prior to December 15, 2001, to the satisfaction of the City and the Hubbell Company
before the purchase can be finalized. He pointed out that any final decision to move ahead with
the development of this area as an open space is contingent upon the citizens approving a bond
referendum. Mr. Schainker noted that this transaction does not include all of the approximately
268 acres currently owned by the Hallett’s Material Company; the Hubbell Company intends to
retain approximately 23 acres to the southern-most boundary of the property off Adams Street in
order to develop 44 lots as a single-family subdivision. He advised that this Agreement does not
negotiate away the City Council’s legislative powers, and they will have to make decisions at a
later date regarding the issues related to the proposed 22.6-acre development. Mr. Schainker said
that staff had negotiated a purchase price of $1,334,913 or about $5,449/acre. Mr. Schainker gave
a summary of the major issues incorporated into the Agreement.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-183 approving the
“Conditional Purchase Agreement” with Hubbell Realty Company for approximately 245 acres
at Hallett’s Quarry.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REPORT ON FIRE STATION #3 PROJECT: Steve Schainker reminded the Council that they
had previously indicated a desire to pursue a special bond election for the fire station in late
spring. He explained the two schedule alternatives that were developed by staff. Mr. Schainker
advised that there is now a citizen survey being conducted by the Chamber of Commerce/Daily
Tribune to help determine citizens’ prioritization for the major projects being contemplated by
the City as well as the School District. He said the results of that effort will not be available until
June 19, and that date poses a bit of a problem since proceeding immediately would allow the
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project to be completed prior to Winter 2003.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, to agree to proceed immediately with the Fire Station
#3 Project bond election for June 26, 2001, and instruct the City Attorney and bond counsel to
prepare the necessary resolution for the May 22, 2001, City Council meeting.
Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting aye: Cross, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay: Campbell,
Goodhue. Motion declared carried.
VISION IOWA GRANT APPLICATION: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 01-184 in support of “CONNECT IOWA: The Ames Proposal” requesting
$21,030,937 of Vision Iowa grant funds and authorize the submission of the grant application for
the following projects: recreation/aquatics center, Hallett’s Quarry open space area, and the
Conservatory Complex at Reiman Gardens.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DAYTON AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 01-185 approving an amendment to the Engineering Services Agreement
for the Dayton Avenue Reconstruction Project to increase the contract fees to $386,750 for
inclusion of additional structural engineering and geotechnical design services for the viaduct and
retaining walls.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR 511 SOUTH FOURTH STREET:
The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco.
Gregory (Kevin) Cooper, 600 Squaw Creek Drive, Ames, stated his objection to the approval of
this Urban Revitalization Plan. He voiced his disapproval of the involvement of his property
located at 325 South Walnut and stated that he was never asked if he wanted his property included
in the Plan. City Attorney John Klaus explained that an urban revitalization area has to have at
least two buildings on it, and 325 South Walnut, an adjacent property, was included to make a site
that has two buildings. Mr. Cooper doesn’t wish to impede the progress of this project; however,
he does not support the construction of this apartment building due in part to it being in direct
competition with him, as a rental property owner.
No one else wished to speak, and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-186 approving the
Urban Revitalization Plan for 511 South Fourth Street.
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 Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance establishing the 511
South Fourth Urban Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON COLLEGE CREEK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT: Mayor Tedesco
opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to accept the report of bids and delay the award of
contract.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON SOUTH DAKOTA AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The hearing
was opened by the Mayor. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-187 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to McAninch Corporation of West Des
Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $2,440,884.30.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2001/02 SEAL COAT RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: Mayor Tedesco
opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-188 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of $267,862.50.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2001/02 CYRIDE ROUTE RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: The hearing was
opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-189 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Wicks Construction, Inc., of Decorah, Iowa,
in the amount of $266,158.52.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2001/02 PUBLIC PARKING LOT REHABILITATION PROGRAM: The
Mayor opened the public hearing. There was no one wishing to speak, and the Mayor closed the
hearing.
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Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-190 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of $170,227.32.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON SELLING LAND ADJACENT TO CHAMBERLAIN PARKING LOT: The
hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was
closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-191 approving the
sale and conveyance of a strip of land located at the corner of Stanton Avenue and Chamberlain
Street to Terra Firma, LP, in the amount of $22,938 with the condition that the buyer will relocate
an 8" storm sewer and grant to the City a storm sewer easement, if needed.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA:
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Quirmbach, to pass on second reading an ordinance establishing
the Downtown Urban Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR LONGER-TERM PARKING AT DESIGNATED METERS:
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance allowing for
longer-term parking at designated meters.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTHEAST 16TH STREET AND SOUTH
DAYTON AVENUE, EAST OF THE SKUNK RIVER, FROM AGRICULTURE TO
HIGHWAY-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL INDUSTRIAL: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Campbell, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3614
rezoning property generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Southeast 16th
Street and South Dayton Avenue, east of the Skunk River, from Agricultural to Highway-Oriented
Commercial and General Industrial.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Campbell, to refer to staff the letters from Dave
Benson, Nyemaster Law Firm, requesting formal vacating and conveyance of two alleys to the
Clinic Building Company; Brent Haverkamp requesting to lease City-owned land located directly
east of 220 South Duff Avenue; and Scott Renaud, Fox Engineering, requesting waiver of
sidewalk requirements for South Gateway Development Subdivision.
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Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Wirth reminded the Council that they had received a letter from Kathryn Andre,
President of ACAC. Ms. Wirth advised that she had clarified the request of the Arts Council to
hold a workshop with the Council to address questions about the Ames Cultural Planning Project.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to direct staff to schedule a workshop by means of an
earlier-than-normal Council meeting start time when there is a somewhat-light agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to direct the City Attorney to move forward
according to Mayor Tedesco’s memo of April 30, 2001, which requested to assign areas annexed
since September 2000 to their appropriate wards and precincts.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
At the request of Council Member Hoffman, Public Works Director Paul Wiegand advised that
the stoplights at 13th and Duff are scheduled to be completed by the end of May.
Council Member Hoffman said that she had been advised of a dangerous situation existing for
bicyclists at the corner of Wisconsin and Ontario, i.e., part of the bike path had been torn up due
to road construction in that area and gravel had been spread there. Paul Wiegand explained that
this situation is the result of the commencement of the CyRide Reconstruction Project; however,
the bike path will be reconstructed as part of this Project. Ms. Hoffman asked staff to see if there
was anything that could be done to alleviate the hazardous conditions in the interim.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:42 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor