HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 07/24/2001 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JULY 24, 2001
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th day of July, 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, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach,
and Wirth. Council Member Cross was absent.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Tedesco advised that there was a correction to the Council Action Form for Item #16 on the
Agenda pertaining to street closures for the 2001 Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Classic Parade. It
is being requested that on-street parking be prohibited along the sections of the parade route along
Main Street, not Sixth Street. He also brought the Council’s attention to items placed around the dais,
i.e., a map indicating the wards and precincts as they currently exist and a memo pertaining to the
drainage issue surrounding Northridge Heights Subdivision, First Addition.
The Mayor recognized Ames Police Sergeant Mike Brennan and Corporal Geoff Huff, who was the
Shift Commander during an incident occurring on July 21, for the manner in which the incident was
handled. He commended them and all the officers involved for the professional manner in which they
handled the situation and the ensuing successful investigation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Quirmbach asked that Item #15 relating to Northridge
Heights Subdivision, First Addition, be pulled for separate discussion.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving p ayment o f claims
2.M otion approving Minutes of regular meeting of July 10 , 20 01
3.M otion app rov ing renew al of the follow ing beer permits and liqu or licenses:
a.Class C Liquor – Café Northwest, 114 S. Duff Avenue
b.Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Area – M ickey’s Irish Pub, 109 Welch Avenue
c.C lass C Liqu or – Sp ortsman’s Lou nge, 123 M ain Street
d.Class C Liquor – Welch Avenue Station, 207 Welch Avenue
4.RE S O LUT ION NO. 01-31 5 ap prov ing ap po intm en t of Jud ie H offm an to A m es E co no mic
D ev elop ment Co mm ission Bo ard of Directo rs
5.RESOLUTION NO. 01-316 approving additional Human Services contracts for FY 2001/02
6.RESOLUTION NO. 01-317 approving amendment to Hum an S ervices contract for FY 2001/02 for
Center for Creative Ju stice
7.RES O LUTION NO. 01 -3 1 8 p ro po sing release of jud gm ent lien arising from City of A mes vs.
Regency Builders, Inc., and Regency Land Co., L.C ., for Lot 46, Somerset Subdivision, Second
Addition
8.RES O LUTION NO. 01-31 9 p ro p o sin g release of jud gm ent lien arising from City of A mes vs.
Regency Bu ilders, In c., and Regency Land Co ., L.C ., for Lot 8, B loo m ington H eights Plat 8
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9.RES O LUTION NO. 01-32 0 ap proving N eighb orho od Im pro v em ent grant for West Street
neighborhood project for $1,000
10.RESOLUTION NO. 01-321 approving change orders for U .S. H wy. 30 and South Dakota Grading
Project
11 .RES O LUTION N O . 01-32 2 app rov ing final plans and specification s for College Creek Ped estrian
Bridge Project and awarding contract to Jensen Construction Company of Des Moines, Iowa, in the
amount of $47,390
12 .RE S O LU T ION NO. 0 1-3 23 awarding a con tract to Fran klin M iller, In c., of Liv in gston , N ew Jersey,
in the amou nt of $5 1,675.00 for Wastewater Chan nel Screen and G rind er
13 .RES O LUTION NO. 01-32 4 accepting com pletion of 20 00 /01 Sidew alk Safety Program
14 .RES O LUTION NO. 01-32 5 accepting com pletion of 20 00 /01 Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program
Co ntract 2: East 13 th Street— M cCo rmick A v en ue to Sku n k R iver Bridge
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
NORTHRIDGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, FIRST ADDITION: Council Member Quirmbach
advised that there had been a number of concerns expressed by neighborhood residents over
reported erosion and sediment run-off from this Subdivision onto adjoining properties, and he
asked Chuck Winkleblack, representing Hunziker & Associates, to inform the Council of the
status of these issues. Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker & Associates, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames,
stated that it is the plan of the developers to build a large drainage pond. This has been delayed
by utility issues and the Army Corps of Engineers has not given their approval. Mr. Winkleblack
stated that the Department of Natural Resources has placed a requirement on the developers to
keep a weekly log of drainage records, which they have done. In the interim, when there are
excessive rains, he stated that they have built temporary sediment basins to hold the water and
have added silt fences. Mr. Quirmbach indicated his desire to have these issues resolved as soon
as possible.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-326 accepting
partial completion of public improvements.
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 Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-327 approving
the Agreement for sidewalks and Street Trees.
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 Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-328 approving
the Major Final Plat.
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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PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
REQUEST OF AMES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU AND CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO CLOSE STREETS FOR 2001 SHRINE BOWL ALL-STAR FOOTBALL
CLASSIC PARADE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
01-329 approving the request of the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau and Chamber of
Commerce to temporarily block intersections and street sections along Main Street (Pearle to
Douglas), Pearle Avenue (Main Street to 5th Street), Douglas Avenue (Main Street to 5th Street),
and 5th Street (Pearle Avenue to Douglas Avenue) for the 2001 Shrine Bowl All-Star Football
Classic Parade scheduled for July 28, 2001, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; to prohibit on-street
parking on the morning of July 28 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. along the sections of the Parade
route along 6th Street, 5th Street, Douglas Avenue, and Pearle Avenue; to allow the usage of the
West City Hall lot where the Parade organizers are planning to stage the Parade units; and,
granting a waiver of any costs for directing traffic.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST OF AMES MAIN STREET DISTRICT FOR SUSPENSION OF PARKING
REGULATIONS IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND A TEMPORARY
OBSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR “DOLLAR DAYS” EVENT: Moved by Wirth, seconded by
Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-330 to approve the request of the Ames Main Street
District to suspend parking enforcement in the CBD and authorize the issuance of a Temporary
Obstruction Permit for the CBD for the Downtown “Dollar Days” event scheduled for August 2 -
4, 2001.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FOR CLOSURE OF STANTON AVENUE FOR ISU FRESHMAN WELCOMING
PARTY ON AUGUST 28, 2001: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 01-331 approving the request of the group of Iowa State students affiliated with Stonebrook
Community Church to close Stanton Avenue for an ISU Freshman welcoming party on August
28, 2001, from 4:30 p.m. to Midnight.
Council Member Campbell expressed concerns about this event occurring in this low-density
residential district. She also does not believe it is a good time to be holding this event in this
neighborhood given the fact that it had just experienced the closing of its elementary school.
Council Member Hoffman indicated that she did not agree with this event lasting until Midnight.
Sarah Skoglund, a resident of Des Moines and coordinator for this event, said that it had been
suggested by staff in the City Manager’s Office that they give notice to the neighborhood
residents if this request is approved. They have plans to distribute flyers to notify the residents
on surrounding streets as well as the immediate neighborhood residents.
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Dan Bovenmyer, 428 Stanton Avenue, Ames, stated that they would be willing to change the time
for this event if the City Council is not comfortable with the music playing until Midnight. He
advised that they have a security team who monitor the event to ensure that no alcohol is brought
on the premises. Mr. Bovenmyer also stated that they notify the Department of Public Safety, who
sends officers to the scene regularly to help monitor the event.
Tim Borseth, 418 Stanton Avenue, Ames, informed the City Council that there is no
neighborhood association in this area. He brought his family to this meeting to point out that they
had attended these events in the past; the events had always been very orderly and family-
oriented. He feels that the event could certainly conclude by 8:00 or 8:30 p.m.
Council Member Campbell expressed her desire for the event to be held at a location on Campus.
She does not believe that this neighborhood should be inundated with the 200 to 300 people that
would be drawn to this event, reiterating that it is a low-density residential neighborhood.
Ms. Skoglund told the City Council that they had attempted to coordinate this event with
representatives of Iowa State. It has been indicated by ISU representatives that there is no area
left on Campus for a weekend event that hasn’t been reserved for events associated with “New
Student Days.”
Roll Call Vote: 0-5. Resolution failed.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Goodhue, to refer this to staff to work with this group to
come up with a more acceptable location.
Vote on Motion: 2-3. Voting aye: Goodhue, Quirmbach. Voting nay: Campbell, Hoffman,
Wirth. Motion failed.
Council Member Wirth expressed her appreciation of this group’s efforts. She believes, however,
that the location is not appropriate for this type of event. Ms. Wirth suggested that the group
work on finding an alternate location and contact City staff, specifically, Assistant to the City
Manager Sheila Lundt, at 239-5101, if they have questions.
REQUEST FROM PUBLIC ART COMMISSION FOR FUNDING TOWARDS THE
COMPLETION OF THE ARCHIE MARTIN PIER PROJECT: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded
by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-332 approving an allocation from the Contingency
Fund of up to $2,500 to the Public Art Commission for use towards the completion of the Archie
Martin pier project to be located at the northeast corner of 5th Street and Burnett Avenue.
Joanna Courteau, 1120 Garfield, Ames; Terry Adams, 2317 McKinley, Ames; Doris Grace, 2111
Jensen, Ames; and Don Grace, 2111 Jensen, Ames, were present. Ms. Courteau indicated that
the fundraiser had netted $9,500.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
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made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FROM JOSH SPECK FOR WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN TWO-MILE JURISDICTION LIMIT OF AMES:
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-333 granting the
waiver to the Subdivision Ordinance for the installation of infrastructure for this residential
subdivision located at the southeast corner of U. S. Highway 69 and Cameron School Road.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS FROM OLD WPC
PLANT: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, he closed
the hearing.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-334 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Elder Corporation of Des Moines, Iowa, in
the amount of $69,305.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3504 GRAND AVENUE FROM
RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) TO RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RH): The public
hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Gary Lamb, 608 Douglas, Ames, indicated that his church had recently purchased this property.
The property is currently split between two zones, Residential High Density and Residential Low
Density. The applicant is currently operating a church on the subject property, which formerly was
used as a commercial auction house, and is requesting that the entire property reflect the same
zoning: Residential High Density. He stated that they plan to build a new church on the property
and need to have the property zoned Residential High Density in order to use it for that purpose
without a Special Use Permit.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning property
located at 3504 Grand Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Residential High Density
(RH).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON PROPOSED RELEASE OF JUDGMENT LIEN ARISING FROM CITY OF
AMES VS. REGENCY BUILDERS, INC., AND REGENCY LAND CO., L.C., FOR LOT 8,
BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 7: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. The hearing
was closed as no one wished to speak.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-335 approving release
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of judgment lien for Lot 8, Bloomington Heights Plat 7.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CHANGE TO HALLETT’S QUARRY PURCHASE AGREEMENT: Planning and Housing
Director Brian O’Connell advised that Hubbell Realty was agreeable to a change to the date of
the conditions precedent; the date when all conditions of both the seller and the buyer must be
fulfilled is now December 15, 2001. He emphasized, however, that the proposed amendment to
the Purchase Agreement does not preclude Hubbell Realty from requesting approval for
annexation, rezoning, and/or subdivision prior to the date of the City’s conditions being fulfilled.
Mr. O’Connell also explained that the Conservation and Preservation Easement would occur at
the time when the Council takes action on the Final Plat for the proposed subdivision involving
the Hubbell parcel. He said that Easement would be given to the City as a means to ensure that
the activity and uses that are prohibited do not occur, and it will be perpetual. He said that
Hubbell Realty was agreeable to providing a drainage easement of approximately 20' in width,
which would serve to direct surface water flow to the west and into the existing drainage channel
that would result in the surface water moving through the constructed wetlands prior to entering
the Quarry water body. Mr. O’Connell explained that what would occur then would be to use
grading and channelization of surface water flow to the future wetlands area as a substitute for
what might have been accomplished with a wider buffer strip.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-336 approving the
Amendment to the Purchase Agreement between the City of Ames and Hubbell Realty with
respect to the change in the dates for the conditions precedent, i.e., December 15, 2001.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
LAND USE POLICY PLAN MAP CHANGE FROM “ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE
LAND” TO “VILLAGE/SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL” FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED
SOUTH OF HALLETT’S QUARRY, EAST OF STONE BROOKE SUBDIVISION, WEST OF
DAWES DRIVE, AND NORTH OF TOP-O-HOLLOW ROAD: Moved by Wirth, seconded
by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-337 approving the change to the Land Use Policy
Plan for the property referred to as the Hubbell parcel and the adjacent parcels; thus, designating
the entire area south of the Hallett’s Quarry water body that still is within Story County as
“Village/Suburban Residential” on the Land Use Policy Plan Map.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR FIRE STATION
#3 TO SHIVE-HATTERY, INC.: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 01-338 awarding the architectural and engineering services contract for Fire Station #3 to
Shive-Hattery, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $93,440.
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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.
PURCHASE OF LADDER TRUCK 1 AND RESCUE TRUCK 3: Moved by Hoffman, seconded
by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-339 authorizing City staff to waive the City of
Ames’ formal bidding procedures and to negotiate contracts related to the purchase of Ladder
Truck 1 and Rescue Truck 3, subject to the City Council’s approval of contracts.
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 Campbell, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt
PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION NO. 01-340.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-341 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 Campbell, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY NO. 01-342 and set August 28, 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.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AMES AND WILLOW CREEK CONDOMINIUM
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR FRONTAGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON SOUTH
DAKOTA AVENUE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-343
approving an agreement between the City of Ames and Willow Creek Condominium
Homeowners Association for frontage road construction on South Dakota Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DUFF AVENUE/UNION PACIFIC (U.P.) RAILROAD CROSSING STUDY: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-344 approving the selection of the team
headed by the HWS Consulting Group, Inc., for the Duff Avenue/U.P. Crossing Study and
authorizing staff to negotiate a contract with the consultant for the scope of services agreed to.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE RELATING TO PRECINCT AND WARD BOUNDARIES: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Hoffman, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance relating to precinct and
ward boundaries as a result of the 2000 Census and set the date of public hearing on the Plan for
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August 14, 2001.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Quirmbach requested to have the legislative district lines be overlaid on the
proposed ward and precinct map.
COMMENTS: Mayor Tedesco advised the Council that Planner Jeff Benson had requested a joint
meeting between the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council to occur on August
14, 2001, to discuss sub-area planning. It was agreed that the City Council meeting on that date
would convene at 6:30 p.m. Council Member Hoffman indicated that she was unsure whether
she will be present at the meeting on the 14th.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff the following: a letter from E. Dean
Hofsommer requesting the City to pave SE 2nd Avenue from Sumner Avenue to High Avenue;
a letter from Allyson Walter on behalf of the Ames Main Street District for a temporary
obstruction permit for August 18 for the CBD; and a letter from Brent Haverkamp regarding
leasing a portion of City right-of-way for Sumner Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Goodhue asked for an update on the ordinance revision regarding construction
of residential fences in light of the many applications for variances to be heard by the Zoning
Board of Adjustment. Brian O’Connell indicated that this issue will go before the Planning and
Zoning Commission at their next meeting, and it should be on the Council’s agenda for August
28.
Mayor Tedesco requested that the Public Works Department look at the bike paths along
Bloomington Road and North Grand as there are many low-hanging branches.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:10 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor