HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 10/09/2001 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA OCTOBER 9, 2001
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on the 9th day of October, 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, and
Quirmbach. Council Member Wirth arrived at 6:35 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Tedesco brought the City Council’s attention to a letter that had been placed around the dais
from Matt Bradley, Special Events Coordinator for the ISU Homecoming Central Committee,
changing the rain date for the ISU Homecoming fireworks display from October 18 to October 20.
He also stated that Item #27, a request for approval of a Preliminary Plat for Longview Subdivision,
had been pulled from the agenda since the letter from the Ames Community School District had not
yet been received.
JOINT MEETING WITH ELECTRIC UTILITY OPERATIONS
REVIEW & ADVISORY BOARD (EUORAB)
PRESENTATION ON “LOAD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REVIEW”: Merlin Hove,
Director of Electric Services, introduced Al Joensen and Kevin Geis, members of the Electric
Utility Operations Review & Advisory Board. Kiah Harris of Burns & McDonnell was then
introduced by Mr. Hove. Mr. Harris presented the Load Management Program Review, which is
a report reviewing the City’s efforts to date to control peak load growth in our electric demand
and suggesting programs to implement in our electric system to mitigate growth in our peak
demand. Burns & McDonnell recommended five basic activities to assist the City in this effort:
(1) Prime Time Power, (2) Promote Energy Conservation Through Efficient Lighting and Motors,
(3) Interruptible Rates, (4) Time of Use Metering, and (5) Geothermal Heat Pump Program.
Council Member Wirth left the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to direct staff to look at the recommendations of the
consultants as well as other conservation programs, including, but not limited to, a refrigerator
replacement program.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
City Manager Steve Schainker stated that, along with following through with the consultants’
recommendations, he believes that it is an appropriate time to initiate planning discussions
regarding options for meeting the City’s future power supply needs. He said that the first step is
to upgrade the Integrated Resource Study, and he suggested that the City Council schedule a joint
meeting/workshop with EUORAB in November to inform the Council about what is happening
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in Iowa and the Midwest regarding power plant construction, transmission line charges, and
environmental issues.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PRESENTATION BY MID-IOWA COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE: Ralph Farrar,
Chairperson of the Mid-Iowa Community Health Committee, made a brief presentation of the
Committee’s mission and accomplishments. The Committee is asking that a member of the City
Council join the Committee.
Council Member Campbell asked if it were desirable for a Council appointee to be named to the
Committee instead of a Council member. She felt that it could present conflicts of interest,
specifically on issues that ultimately would come to the City Council for approval. Mr. Farrar
stated that the Committee would prefer that a Council member be named, but if that is not
possible, a Council appointee would be acceptable.
PROCLAMATION FOR “PHYLLIS CROUSE DAY”: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed October 13,
2001, as “Phyllis Crouse Day” to recognize her for her leadership for health care service
development in Mid-Iowa since 1956 through her roles as Mary Greeley Medical Center. Ms.
Crouse accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Mayor, City Council, and staff.
PROCLAMATION FOR “PUBLIC POWER WEEK”: October 7 - 13, 2001, was proclaimed as
“Public Power Week” by Mayor Tedesco to celebrate Electric Services’ contributions to the
community. Merlin Hove, Director of Electric Services, accepted the Proclamation. Mr. Hove
invited the public to Electric Services’ Open House on October 13 at the Power Plant.
PROCLAMATION FOR “ERADICATE POLIO DAY”: The Mayor proclaimed October 24,
2001, as “Eradicate Polio Day” in Ames and encouraged all citizens to generously donate to the
UNICEF “Trick-or-Treat” campaign on that date to join in the fight to eradicate polio worldwide.
Accepting the proclamation were Dave Dickson, Vice-President of the Ames Noon Rotary;
Donald and Doris Goering, Chairpersons of Eradicate Polio Day; and Angie Weber, President of
ISU Rotaract Club. Mr. Goering expressed appreciation to the City and the School District for
their assistance and cooperation in this endeavor.
PROCLAMATION FOR “CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK”: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed the
week of October 21-27, 2001, as “Character Counts Week.” Accepting the proclamation were
Ray Richardson, Acting Superintendent of the Ames Community School District, and Jim
Hallihan, Executive Director of the Iowa Games. Mr. Hallihan expressed his appreciation for the
support of the community and the School District. Mr. Richardson reiterated this appreciation and
extended thanks to the School District staff for their work at bringing this program to fruition.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Hoffman requested to pull Item #15 (pertaining to the
approval of the plans and specifications for the Elevated Water Tank) from the Consent Agenda for
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separate discussion. 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 regular meeting of September 25, 2001
3.Motion setting December 18, 2001, as the regular City Council meeting date
4.Motion approving renewal of the following liquor licenses and beer permits:
a.Class C Beer - Doc’s Stop #5, 2720 E. 13 Streetth
b.Class C Liquor - Paddy’s Irish Pub, 124 Welch Avenue
5.RESOLUTION NO. 01-453 approving Supplement No. 2001-4 to the Ames Municipal Code
6.RESOLUTION NO. 01-454 authorizing matching funds for the installation of taxiway lighting
and airfield guidance signs at the Ames Municipal Airport
7.RESOLUTION NO. 01-455 approving agreement between ISU Department of Public Safety and
Ames Police Department for alcohol enforcement
8.RESOLUTION NO. 01-456 approving suspension of parking regulations for Parking Space 68.C
in front of the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Avenue, from 10 AM to 2 PM on October 13,
2001
9.RESOLUTION NO. 01-458 waiving formal bidding procedures and approving the purchase of
spare parts for the Burner Management and Boiler Control System from Westinghouse Process
Controls, Inc., in the amount of $80,468.36
10.RESOLUTION NO. 01-459 accepting completion of Elwood Drive Trail Project, Phase II
11.RESOLUTION NO. 01-460 accepting completion of public improvements (street lights) and
modifying amount of financial security for Dauntless Subdivision, 4th Addition
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELEVATED WATER TANK:
Council Member Hoffman asked when the project would be finalized and two pressure zones
would be in existence in the City. Assistant Director of Water and Pollution Control John Dunn
stated that the contractors have indicated that it would take approximately 450 days; this would
mean completion in Spring 2003.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-457 approving
preliminary plans and specifications for Elevated Water Tank; setting November 1, 2001, as bid
date and November 13, 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.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
F.A.C.E.S. CELEBRATION: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the request
from the Human Relations Commission to waive vending permit fees for the F.A.C.E.S.
Celebration on October 13, 2001.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-461 approving
suspension of parking enforcement in the Central Business District on October 13, 2001.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FROM AMES HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COMMITTEE FOR
FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON OCTOBER 12, 2001: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Goodhue,
to approve the request from Ames High School (AHS) Homecoming Committee for a fireworks
display at AHS following the football game on October 12, 2001.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM ISU STUDENT ALUMNI LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOR FIREWORKS
DISPLAY ON OCTOBER 17, 2001: Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the
request from ISU Student Alumni Leadership Council for a fireworks display on Central Campus
for a Homecoming Kickoff Concert/Mass Campaniling at 11:59 p.m. on October 17, 2001 (with
a rain date of October 20).
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE CAMPUSTOWN URBAN
REVITALIZATION AREA: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one
wishing to speak, he closed the hearing.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-462 approving the
Urban Revitalization Plan for the Campustown Urban Revitalization Area.
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, to pass on first reading an ordinance establishing the
Campustown Urban Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1607 EAST LINCOLN WAY FROM
GOVERNMENT/AIRPORT (S-GA) TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI): The public hearing
was opened by Mayor Tedesco. It was noted that a request had been received from Paul Popelka,
Engineering Plus, 612 Fifth Street, Ames (representing property owner William K. Fedeler), that
the Council waive the second and third readings and adopt the ordinance so that construction of
the first building on this site could commence immediately. No one wished to speak, and the
Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning property
located at 1607 East Lincoln Way from Government/Airport (S-GA) to General Industrial (GI).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3632 rezoning property located at 1607 East Lincoln Way from
Government/Airport (S-GA) to General Industrial (GI).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED RELEASE OF JUDGMENT LIEN ARISING FROM CITY OF
AMES VS. REGENCY BUILDERS, INC., AND REGENCY LAND CO., L.C., FOR LOT 5,
BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 9: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being
no one wishing to speak, he closed the hearing.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-463 approving the
release of judgment lien for Lot 5, Bloomington Heights Plat 9.
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 ARISING FROM CITY OF
AMES VS. REGENCY BUILDERS, INC., AND REGENCY LAND CO., L.C., FOR LOT 31,
BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 9: The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco and closed
after no one wished to speak.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-464 approving the
release of judgment lien for Lot 31, Bloomington Heights Plat 9.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR BALL PLASTIC CONTAINER CORPORATION: Mayor Tedesco
declared the hearing open. Economic Development Coordinator Mark Reinig reviewed the Iowa
Department of Economic Development’s requirements in relation to the Citizen Participation Plan
that the City has to meet for an EDSA grant application on behalf of Ball Plastic Container
Corporation. Discussion took place regarding a CDBG/EDSA activities status/update for funded
projects and proposed activities in the EDSA application for Ball Plastic Container Corporation:
CDBG/EDSA Activities Update:
Activity - Barilla America, Inc.
Location:3311 East Lincoln Way
Description:Water/sewer main extensions to the new manufacturing facility
Project Budget:$128,765,000 ($ 500,000 grant funds)
($ 320,000 City of Ames contribution)
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($127,945,000 company equity)
Expenditures to Date: $128,668,108.49
Project Status:Plant has been constructed employing 163. Project has been completed.
Activity - Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.
Location:280 East 13th Street
Description:Business expansion and the creation of 40 additional jobs
Project Budget:$11,000,000 ($ 140,000 forgivable loan funds)
($ 50,000 City of Ames RLF)
($10,810,000 company equity)
Expenditures to Date: $16,911,000
Project Status:Awaiting final contract clearance from IDED to close project.
Citizen Participation Plan:
1.How the needs for the proposed activities were identified. The community of Ames is highly
dependent on the governmental sector for employment opportunities for our citizens.
Manufacturing positions are not that plentiful. When the Bourns manufacturing facility closed in
1989, the 250 manufacturing positions lost have only been recently recovered. The governmental
sector of the economy is experiencing layoffs and decreased funding levels are weakening the
local economy and employment opportunities in the Ames community. The addition of 50 new
manufacturing positions with wages higher than the Story County average and the expansion of
the Ball Plastic Container Corporation warehousing and production capabilities will assist in
providing a diversity of possible employment for Ames and Story County residents.
2.How the proposed activities will be funded and sources of funds.
EDSA $ 150,000 Forgivable Loan
City of Ames RLF $ 50,000Low-Interest Loan
City of Ames/AEDC (Proposed)$ 25,000 Assistance with RAIL Grant
IDOT RAIL Program $ 100,000 Grant
Ball Plastic Container Corporation $24,200,000 Capital Invested
3.Date application will be submitted:October 10, 2001
4.Requested amount of EDSA funds:$150,000
5.Estimated portion of the EDSA funds requested that will benefit persons of low and moderate
income:51%
6.Where the proposed activities will be conducted: 520 Bell Avenue, Ames, Iowa
7.Plans to minimize displacement of persons and businesses as a result of activities: There will be
no displacement of people. Businesses may be relocated as the activity is taking place; if this
takes place, staff will provide alternatives and assistance available to the businesses for relocation
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from their existing facilities through the EDSA Program.
8.Plans to assist persons actually displaced: N/A
9.Nature of proposed activities: The proposed project is an expansion of the existing facility to add
additional warehousing of 200,000 square feet and two additional production lines to meet the
growing demand of customers in the plastic food container industry. The project is anticipated
to begin by November 1, 2001, and be completed by December 31, 2002. In the short term, the
project will allow the company to operate new product lines and increase production to meet the
expected growth in the plastic food container business in the next several years.
No one else wished to speak, and Mayor Tedesco closed the hearing.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-465 approving
submittal of an Economic Development Set-Aside Application to the Iowa Department of
Economic Development.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a copy of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-466 approving
submittal of a RAIL Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation and designating
$12,500 as the City of Ames’ contribution to the Community Investment Fund as the local match.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a copy of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-467 approving
Revolving Loan Fund Application.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a copy of these minutes.
LONGVIEW SUBDIVISION: This item was pulled from the agenda.
REPORT ON FUEL FLOWAGE FEE CONCERNS AT THE AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT:
Paul Wiegand, Public Works Director, explained that the City’s approved Airport Operating
Standards provide for the payment of a fuel flowage fee for each gallon of fuel sold or used at the
Airport. He said that any fuel sold by the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) includes the flowage fee of
five cents/gallon. He stated that Hap’s Air Service is concerned that, if they buy fuel from the
FBO and put the fuel in their fuel truck versus directly into an airplane, they are being double-
charged. Hap’s is requesting that the Self-Fueling Standards be modified to not charge self-fuelers
if they purchase bulk fuel from the FBO. Mr. Wiegand explained that if the Self-Fueling
Standards were modified to provide for no flowage fee charges if fuel is purchased from the FBO,
the costs related to City staff activity would continue, and actually increase, with no
corresponding revenue. He said that self-fuelers could eliminate the double payment of the
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flowage fee by simply purchasing their fuel from the FBO and having it delivered to their
airplanes. Mr. Wiegand said that Hap’s
Air Service purchases an average of 24,000 gallons per year (as calculated over the past two
years).
Jeff Smalley, 2112-280th Street, Boone, Iowa, representing Hap’s Air Supply, explained that they
are charged five cents/gallon for fuel when purchased from the Fixed Based Operator because the
FBO passes the City fee onto their customers. When Hap’s fuels their airplanes, they are charged
another five cents by the City. Mr. Smalley is requesting that the City review Hap’s paperwork
in lieu of reading meters. Mr. Wiegand stated that it is the desire of the City that their
administrative costs be covered, but they would be willing to work with the self-fueler.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to refer this issue back to staff to work with the self-
fueler.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED DESIGN MANUAL AND URBAN STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-468
approving the 2001 Urban Design Standards Manual and the 2001 Urban Standard Specifications
for Public Improvements and authorizing staff to approve any minor updates and revisions to said
Standards and Specifications.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS RELATING TO THE DUTIES
OF THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK: Moved by Hoffman,
seconded by Quirmbach, to pass on second reading an ordinance amending Municipal Code
sections relating to the duties of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, including the
wording, “Direct disaster services for the City of Ames and perform other such duties as the
Council shall direct,” under a new Paragraph 19.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2919 BLOOMINGTON ROAD:
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning
property located at 2919 Bloomington Road from “FS-RL” (Suburban Residential Low Density)
to “FS-RM” (Suburban Residential Medium Density).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO RENTAL HOUSING CODE DEFINITION OF “FAMILY” AND
ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY LIMITS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by
Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance amending the Rental Housing Code definition
of “family” and establishing maximum occupancy limits.
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REVISING SECTION 17.2 PERTAINING TO THE DISCHARGE OF
AIRGUNS, BOWS, AND SLINGSHOTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to pass on third
reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3631 revising Section 17.2 pertaining to the discharge of
airguns, bows, and slingshots.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the following: letters from
Monte Parrish and Dennis Pyle requesting staff to develop entryway guidelines for the vicinity
of the I-35/U.S. Hwy. 30 and South 16th/Dayton Road entries, and (2) request from Pat Brown
to have the presentation of the Final Report for Ames 20/20 placed on a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:35 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor