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OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MAY 22, 2001
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd 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, Hoffman, Quirmbach, and
Wirth. Council Member Goodhue was absent.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATION FOR IOWA SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Mayor Tedesco read a Proclamation
for Iowa Special Olympics, May 24-26, 2001. Accepting the Proclamation were Christie
Schultz, staff member of Iowa Special Olympics, and athletes Chad Baker, Lindsay Cody,
and Christopher Cody.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK: May 20 - 26, 2001, was
proclaimed as National Public Works Week by Mayor Tedesco. Ames Public Works Department
Director Paul Wiegand and Division Heads Lynn Brennan, Jerry Byg, Scott Logan, John
Pohlman, and Steve Salvo accepted the Proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR FOSTER CARE MONTH: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed May 2001 as
Foster Care Month. Jim Weires, Foster Care Coordinator for Youth and Shelter Services,
accepted the Proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Quirmbach requested that Item #10, contract
amendment with Children’s Services of Central Iowa, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for
separate discussion.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of May 8, 2001
3.Motion approving renewal of the following liquor licenses and beer permits:
a.Class B Beer - Pizza Hut #4303, 436 S. Duff Avenue
4.RESOLUTION NO. 01-192 approving the 2001/02 Pay Plan
5.RESOLUTION NO. 01-193 approving submittal of CEBA Venture application on behalf of
BioForce Laboratory
6.RE S O LUT ION N O . 01 -19 4 app rov ing the H ou sin g A ssistan ce Paym en ts (H A P) ren ew al co ntracts
w ith M ark A. Clark, ow ner, for the C ity’s Section 8 M od erate Rehabilitation Program
7.RESOLUTION NO. 01-196 approving plans and specifications for Fire Station 1 Roof
Replacement; setting June 14, 2001, as bid due date and June 26, 2001, as date of public hearing
8.RESOLUTION NO. 01-197 approving contract and bond for South Dakota Avenue
Reconstruction Project
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9.RESOLUTION NO. 01-198 approving contract and bond for 2001/02 CyRide Route
Reconstruction Program
10.RESOLUTION NO. 01-199 approving contract and bond for 2001/02 Water System
Improvement Program
11.RESOLUTION NO. 01-200 proposing release of judgment lien arising from City of Ames vs.
Regency Builders, Inc., and Regency Land Co., LC, pertaining to Lot 4, Bloomington Heights Plat
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12.RE S O LUT ION N O . 01 -20 1 app rov ing release of m ortgage for p rop erty located at 12 03 M ax w ell
in co nn ection w ith the C ity’s Ph ase IV M ortgage B uy-D ow n A ffordab le H ou sing Program
13.RESOLUTION NO. 01-202 approving Final Major Plat for Dauntless Subdivision, 6th Addition
14.RESOLUTION NO. 01-203 approving Final Major Plat for East Lincoln Way Development
Subdivision
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF CENTRAL IOWA:
Council Member Quirmbach asked that staff explain their recommendation to approve the
requested contract amendment. Assistant to the City Manager Sheila Lundt explained that
Children’s Services of Central Iowa (CSCI) was requesting that they be allowed to move $44,111
from all funders in FY 2000/01 from subsidy of the Infant Care program to the Day Care for
Children ($12,732) and School Age ($31,379). Ms. Lundt said that while ASSET members
prioritize infant care highly, the City Council has not prioritized infant care over other forms of
day care. She said that the position of City staff has long been that ASSET-funded agencies
should present an accurate picture of the services they provide, and CSCI is attempting to do that.
She said no additional money is being requested; CSCI is requesting reallocation of the funds.
Susan Carlson, Fiscal Manager for CSCI, explained that CSCI is still serving the same number
of children; however, the demand for care has shifted from infants to older children.
Council Member Quirmbach requested that the City Council be provided with the number of
children served by CSCI in their various programs. Ms. Carlson said that, although she didn’t
have that information with her tonight, she would provide same to the Council.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-195 approving
the requested contract amendment with Children’s Services of Central Iowa.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Joyce Durlam, 4512 Webster, Ames, expressed her support of the second
annual “Summer Breeze,” a benefit for the Ames Area Boys and Girls Club, that will occur on
June 8, 9, and 10, 2001. She reviewed the schedule of events that will include, among other
things, hot air balloon ascensions and races, a “night glow” (where the balloons remain tethered),
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a teen dance, barbecue, and a silent auction. They will also be hosting the first annual community
talent show on Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. The public is invited to all events.
Earl Franz, 307 Orange, Ames, requested that the American flag be flown at half-mast at City
offices, i.e., City Hall, the fire stations, other City office locations, and at the flag plaza at 233
Main, during Memorial Day. In addition, Mr. Franz requested that the City look at flag protocols
and improve communication with state and federal governments so that an order may be given
directing the flag to be flown at half-mast after tragic events. Mayor Tedesco informed Mr. Franz
that it is not within his purview to direct that the American flag be flown at half-mast.
REQUEST TO DISPLAY FIREWORKS ON MAY 24, 2001: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by
Quirmbach, to approve the application to display fireworks from Stuart Smith Park for Iowa
Special Olympics at dusk on May 24, 2001 (rain date: May 25, 2001).
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR PAVING OF THE GRAVEL SECTION OF SE 16TH STREET: Monte
Parrish, 1511 Stone Brooke Road, Ames, read a prepared statement explaining why he believes
that there is an immediate need for a direct route connecting seven hotels on Dayton Avenue with
ten restaurants on South Duff Avenue.
David Maahs, Executive Director of the Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC),
voiced the support of the AEDC Board of Directors for paving SE 16th Street. They recommend
that this project be included in the City’s Transportation Plan provided that there is financial
support from the surrounding property owners for the project.
A letter in support of the paving of South 16th Street, between Dayton Avenue and Duff Avenue,
had been received from Kimberly A. Russel, President of the Ames Economic Development
Commission and distributed to the Council.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand stated that the adjacent property owners are not petitioning
for the paving of this area and have not expressed interest in participating in an assessment
process to complete the improvement. If the Council desires to make this improvement, he
suggested that it be done by voluntary participation by those who are requesting the improvement
and receiving special benefit. Mr. Wiegand said that the only way that assessments should be used
as a financing mechanism is with all affected parties signing waivers, and thus, agreeing to the
assessment. He advised that part of the subject property is located within the County, and the
County is not interested in participating in any improvement to the roadway.
Discussion ensued concerning the construction of SE Fifth Street connecting South Duff to the
industrial area on the east part of the community, a project that is currently addressed in the City’s
Transportation Plan. This proposed route, as described by Paul Wiegand, will provide an
alternate route for vehicle operators.
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It was ascertained that in order to make improvements to the questioned roadway, part of which
is not in the City limits, certain land would need to be annexed. Mayor Tedesco pointed out that
Iowa Code prohibits annexing property when an island will be created by doing so. Paul Wiegand
explained that annexing the property needed to allow for this roadway improvement would create
an island.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to do nothing and allow the vehicle operator the choice
of using the gravel or U. S. Highway #30.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR AWNING ENCROACHMENT AT BOHEME, 2900 WEST STREET: Moved
by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, to approve the request for an awning encroachment at
Boheme, 2900 West Street.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 2, BLOCK 4, LANDFILL ADDITION, TO
WILLIAM FEDELER: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-204
proposing the sale of property located at Lot 2, Block 4, Landfill Addition, to William Fedeler
at the reduced value due to the presence of solid waste ($36,400) and setting June 12, 2001, as
the date for public hearing.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REPORT ON REQUEST FOR CITY ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING A PROPOSED
MANUFACTURED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN SUNSET RIDGE: City Manager Steve
Schainker praised Hunziker & Associates for their efforts to develop an affordable housing
project. He said that the City Council first needs to determine if they want to appropriate
additional funds towards this affordable housing objective. They also need to identify the most
effective strategy for meeting the affordable housing needs of our citizens through governmental
subsidies. He also feels that the Council should consider soliciting proposals from any interested
party so that the most cost-effective use of City funds can be assured. Another issue involves the
lack of justification for the City’s financial assistance ($365,000) that is being requested.
Dean Hunziker, 105 South 16th Street, Ames, explained his request. He said that there is a “gap”
existing between the property in question and the point where the current sanitary sewer line ends.
He said the owner in the middle currently has no desire to develop her property nor to pay her
share for the sewer extension. After being questioned about the type of housing units being
proposed, he said that the new Zoning Ordinance precludes the construction of townhouse-type
structures on this land.
Patty Rua, 1118 Johnson, Ames, spoke in support of this affordable-housing development. She
said that the proposed price range for houses ($50,000 - $75,000) was what appealed to her as she
felt that persons in blue collar or service jobs would be able to afford to live in Ames.
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Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to refer this issue back to staff for consultation with the
developer regarding the extension of Wilder Avenue and the changes to the Zoning Ordinance
that preclude the construction of townhouse-type units.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HOUSE FILE 577: Merlin Hove, Director of Electric Services, gave some facts about House File
577. He said that the most important aspect of the proposed bill deals with a provision that will
make it easier for municipal utilities to jointly finance new power plants to meet customer
demands. Mr. Hove explained that the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) requested
that the City pass a resolution in support of this House File.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Campbell, to reject the request from IAMU to support House
File 577, but urge the Association to introduce a bill in the Legislature next year to allow
municipal utilities to jointly finance generation plants and that the City’s position be conveyed
to our legislative delegation.
Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross.
Motion declared carried.
HEARING ON FINAL AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 BUDGET: Mayor
Tedesco opened the public hearing. Budget Officer Carol Collings reviewed anticipated changes
to revenues for Local Option Tax, Road Use Tax, and the Resource Recovery Plant. There being
no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-206 amending the current
budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2001, and adding a project where the City would spend
up to $30,000 to seal coat the access road to the Ames Youth Sports Complex under the condition
that the Ames Youth Sports Complex would expend $21,000 to improve the interior road and
handicapped parking; said funds to come from the available balance in Hotel/Motel Tax revenues.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON APPROVAL OF MASTER PLAN FOR HALLETT’S QUARRY: The hearing
was opened by Mayor Tedesco.
Kevin Jensen, 50968-150th Street, Ames, spoke representing the Jensen Family, who owns part
of the land adjacent to the Quarry. He said that his family is concerned that the purchase price for
the land be fair. His family also does not believe that the Master Plan should extend to the
extreme northern portion of land as this area is currently farmed by his family. He hopes to
continue to farm this land and is concerned that condemnation measures may be taken to acquire
it. Mayor Tedesco explained that the property owners will be contacted and negotiations regarding
acquisition and price will occur. Steve Schainker explained that inclusion of the northern portion
may not be necessary; the City may not need the entire 457 acres. Mr. Schainker said that it is
possible to make the area smaller and not jeopardize the attractiveness of the project.
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Erv Klaas, 1405 Grand, Ames, reiterated his support for approval of the Master Plan for Hallett’s
Quarry.
No one else wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-207 approving the
Master Plan for Hallett’s Quarry and authorizing land acquisition.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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. 01-205 authorizing an
allocation of up to $7,500, from the Contingency Fund, to conduct appraisals on the Jensen,
Pasley, and Eness properties.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON U. S. HWY. 30/SOUTH DAKOTA AVENUE INTERCHANGE BRIDGE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one
wishing to speak, he closed the hearing.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-208 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding a contract to Jensen Construction Co., of Des Moines, Iowa, in
the amount of $692,343.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REPLACEMENT WELL NO. 8A: The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco.
No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-209 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Northway Well and Pump of Waukee, Iowa,
in the amount of $121,864.00.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON TAXIWAY 13/31, SOUTH APRON AND TAXIWAY PAVEMENT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one
wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-210 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of $817,110.75.
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Quirmbach, to authorize staff to negotiate inspection services
with Earth Tech in an amount not to exceed $80,000.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Quirmbach, to authorize staff to submit an application for an
FAA grant.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 2000/01 CAMPUSTOWN ISLAND IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: The
hearing was opened by the Mayor. No one wished to speak, and he closed the public hearing.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-211 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the
amount of $104,446.50.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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 THREE,
EIGHTEENTH ADDITION, NORTHRIDGE PARKWAY SUBDIVISION TO AMES: Mayor
Tedesco opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-212 approving the
release of the judgment lien.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
VOTING PRECINCTS FOR ANNEXED LAND: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to
pass on first reading an ordinance revising the ward and precinct boundaries for Ward 1, Precinct
3; Ward 2, Precincts 4 and 5; and Ward 3, Precincts 1 and 4.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Campbell, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of
an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3617 revising the ward and precinct boundaries for Ward 1, Precinct 3; Ward
2, Precincts 4 and 5; and Ward 3, Precincts 1 and 4.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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FIRE STATION #3 BOND ISSUE: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 01-213 setting June 26, 2001, for the election on the issuance of $1,310,000 General
Obligation Fire Station Bonds.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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. 01-214 approving $12,500
from the Contingency Fund to pay the costs of this unbudgeted special election.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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. 01-215 approving $6,500
from the Contingency Fund to cover a public education plan for this project.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ASSET REVIEW TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth,
to approve the City of Ames’ participation in the proposed ASSET Task Force for the purpose
of reviewing the ASSET process.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed at 9:18 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SOUTH GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION: A letter
in opposition to the approval of this Preliminary Plat was received from Attorney James Brewer
on behalf of his client, Hickory Park, Inc.
Attorney Jim Brewer, 612 Kellogg, Ames, was present and told the Council that the proposed
Subdivision lies within the City limits; however, his client’s property is in the County. He further
explained that the street, to be known as Isaac Newton Drive, actually lies within his client’s
property; however, they are not part of the Subdivision. They feel that the spur road may be a
hindrance to the future plans for their property; the road will be a burden on Hickory Park’s land,
and they believe it will reduce the property’s value.
Ray Anderson, City Planner, advised that the Preliminary Plat would not be the document of
record. The Final Plat, the document that would be recorded, would not show the roadways
extended on the land of the adjacent property owner; the roadways are only shown to portray
where the relocated South Dayton Avenue and Isaac Newton Drive would most likely occur.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-216 approving the
Preliminary Plat for South Gateway Development Subdivision located northwest of the
intersection of South Dayton Avenue and SE 16th Street, with the following stipulations:
1.The developer will pay the $20,000 fee to hook up to the water main at the time of approval of the
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Final Plat for Phase 1 of this development.
2.The developer will pay the $25,000 fee to hook up to the sanitary sewer on SE 16th Street at the
time of approval of the Final Plat for Phase 1 of this development.
3.The developer is responsible for the extension of water and sewer mains on SE Ninth Street and
a re-routed South Dayton Avenue. The developer is responsible for the extension of water and
sewer from the existing water and sewer mains in South Dayton Avenue.
4.As the Final Plat for the lots in Phase 1 is prepared, the lots planned as part of Phase 2 shall be
shown on the Plat as outlots. The lots planned for Phase 2 shall be consolidated into three outlots.
Outlot “A” includes all of the unplatted land between Phase 1 and the proposed right-of-way for
re-routed South Dayton Avenue, Outlot “B” includes the proposed right-of-way for re-routed
South Dayton Avenue, and outlot “C” includes all of the unplatted land north of re-routed South
Dayton Avenue.
5.Access to re-routed South Dayton Avenue is allowed only for Lots 18, 19, and 20, at the
designated locations as shown on the Preliminary Plat. A note restricting access to these locations
must be submitted with the Final Plat documents when Lots 18, 19, and 20 are included in a Final
Plat.
6.Access to Lots 1 thru 7 is allowed only from Isaac Newton Drive.
7.No driveway access is allowed to Lots 1, 2, 7, and 8 from SE 16th Street.
8.The developer will pay for the cost of construction of both lanes of re-routed Dayton Avenue
inside the boundaries shown on the attached “Cost Share Map.”
9.The timing for the construction of re-routed South Dayton Avenue will occur either at the time that
the outlots from Phase 1 are further divided and a Final Plat is proposed or at the time that the City
determines, based on an analysis of traffic volume in the area, that construction of the roadway
is necessary to move traffic through this area. No less than two years’ notice by the City or by the
developer to the other party is necessary before the construction of re-routed South Dayton Avenue
will begin.
10.If the City initiates the project to construct re-routed South Dayton Avenue prior to the
development of the outlots from Phase 1, the developer will waive his right to object to the
assessment of the construction of re-routed South Dayton Avenue.
11.The public improvements, including street, sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer for Lots 16 and
17 associated with the re-routed South Dayton Avenue will be deferred to Phase 2 of the
development. Lots 16 and 17 will access the existing South Dayton Avenue during Phase 1 of the
development.
12.The developer shall be responsible for the construction of an eight-foot-wide bicycle path along
the south/east side of re-routed South Dayton Avenue in the area designated as “Developer
Responsible” on the “Cost Share Map.” Construction of the bicycle path will coincide with the
street construction.
13.The developer will be responsible for the construction of sidewalks on public right-of-way along
the north/west side of re-routed South Dayton Avenue, both sides of Isaac Newton Drive, and
along both sides of SE Ninth Street. The developer shall also be responsible for the granting of an
easement to the City of Ames for sidewalks on private property outside the drainage ditch along
SE 16th Street and South Dayton Avenue, and the developer is responsible for the construction of
these sidewalks.
14.The developer shall be responsible for the construction of left-turn lanes, as required by the City
of Ames, for access to private property along re-routed South Dayton Avenue.
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15.Phase 1 of the development will include Lots 1 thru 17. Phase 2 of the development will include
Lots 18 thru 20.
16.The developer is required to prepare and provide maintenance agreements for the two storm water
detention ponds prior to approval of the Final Plat for Phase 1. The pond maintenance agreements
must outline the responsibilities of the private landowners and the City of Ames.
17.A Development Agreement shall be signed prior to submittal of the Final Plat, documenting the
responsibilities of the developer and the City in development of this Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
GRAND ASPEN SUBDIVISION: Mr. Schainker explained the ramifications of approving
requests to use special assessments to fund public improvements for subdivisions. He explained
that the City and the developers had met and initially agreed to the concept of using special
assessments to fund the public improvements of this Subdivision. After further discussions, he
came to the conclusion that this concept may not be beneficial to the City, and he decided to
recommend against it. However, since both parties entered into the discussions in good faith and
came to an understanding that the City would support the concept of special assessments for this
Subdivision, Mr. Schainker explained that he was changing his recommendation in order to
maintain credibility with the customer. He was now recommending approval of this request, but
not recommending establishment of the concept of using special assessments to fund subdivision
public improvements as a general policy.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01- 227 approving the
request to use special assessments for the public improvements in Grand Aspen Subdivision
provided all appropriate waivers are completed, but do not establish a general policy.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-226 approving the Final
Major Plat for Grand Aspen Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DOVER DRIVE PAVING ASSESSMENT: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, adopting
the PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION NO. 01-217.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-218 adopting
preliminary plans and schedule of assessment.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, adopting PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY NO. 01-219 and setting June 26, 2001, as date of public hearing.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT - SOUTH 2ND TO SOUTH 3RD BETWEEN
WASHINGTON AND WALNUT: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, adopting the
PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION NO. 01-220.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-221 adopting
preliminary plans and schedule of assessment.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, adopting PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY NO. 01-222 and setting June 26, 2001, as date of public hearing.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
AGREEMENTS WITH OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT: Moved by Cross, seconded by
Wirth, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-223 approving the Joint Marketing/Services Agreement
with OPPD to continue through January 31, 2002, with a possible extension through January 31,
2003.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-224 approving the Price
Mitigation Contract for forced outage of Ames’ Unit 8 or OPPD’s Nebraska City Unit 1 for 20
MW.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-225 approving the Price
Mitigation Contract for forced outage of Ames’ Unit 8 or OPPD’s Fort Calhoun Station for
20MW.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REVISING WATER RATIONING PROVISIONS: Moved by Wirth, seconded
by Quirmbach, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising water rationing provisions.
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Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF SAPPHIRE CIRCLE
FROM ONYX STREET SOUTH TO THE RADIUS OF THE CIRCLE: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance prohibiting parking on the west side
of Sapphire Circle from Onyx Street south to the radius of the Circle.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE 511 SOUTH FOURTH URBAN REVITALIZATION
AREA: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second reading an ordinance establishing
the 511 South Fourth Urban Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA:
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3615
establishing the Downtown Urban Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR LONGER-TERM PARKING AT DESIGNATED METERS:
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3616
allowing for longer-term parking at designated meters.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to refer the correspondence from B.
Vincent Crist to the City Attorney regarding tax abatement at 3408 Emerald Drive.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to refer the request of Dr. Joanna Courteau to the
Public Art Commission to come forward with a recommendation on a funding source for an
additional peer on Fifth Street commemorating the contributions of the Archie and Nancy Martin
family.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the request of Hunziker & Associates
for a waiver from the subdivision regulations for a county subdivision at the southeast corner of
North Dakota Avenue and Cameron School Road.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the request of the Newberry
Development Co., for assistance in meeting the IFA’s local participation threshold for the
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proposed “Franklin House of Ames.”
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to refer to staff the request from Steve O’Rourke to
vacate a 10' public easement in the O’Rourke Subdivision.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to refer to staff the letter from Debbie Lee pertaining
to concerns about a neighborhood property.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to direct staff to review the stationary train horns to
ascertain if they are louder than they are supposed to be and if the engineers are blowing the horns
unnecessarily and report back to the Council.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:10 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor