HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 10/23/2001MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF AMES, IOWA OCTOBER 23, 2001
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on the 23rd 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,
Quirmbach, and Wirth.
JOINT MEETING WITH LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Gina Millsap, Library Director,
introduced the Trustees present: Merritt Bailey, Fred Brown, Bill Shrum, K. C. Frescoln, Judith
Kavanaugh, Gary Botine, Julie Huisman, and Margaret Munson; Mary Cameron was absent.
Assistant Director Dawn Hayslett distributed copies of the Annual Report to the City Council.
Fred Brown informed the Council about the process they followed to develop the Library’s
Strategic Plan. Ms. Millsap gave an overview of the Plan, which outlines the goals and
objectives for the Library for 2001 thru 2005. K. C. Frescoln discussed some of the ideas that
will be explored at the Library based on requests made by citizens.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATION OF INVESTMENT POLICY AWARD: Mayor
Tedesco presented the Certification of Investment Policy Award to Finance Director Duane
Pitcher and City Treasurer Sherry Meier.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Tedesco advised that Item No. 8, the 28E Agreement between
ASSET funders for Employee Contract for administrative assistance, had been pulled from the
Consent Agenda for further staff review.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of regular meeting of October 9, 2001
3.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a.Class B Liquor - Comfort Suites, 2609 Elwood Drive
b.Class B Wine & Class C Beer - The Keg Shop, 218 Welch Avenue
c.Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege - The Meeting House, 823 Wheeler, Suite 4
d.Class C Beer - Southgate Expresse, 110 Airport Road
e.Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Privilege - Thumbs, 2816 West Street
4.RESOLUTION NO. 01-469 setting November 13, 2001, as date of public hearing for the
issuance of $3,840,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1993; and setting date of
sale on $3,840,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, and $1,310,000 Fire
Station General Obligation Bonds for November 13, 2001
5.RESOLUTION NO. 01-470 proposing release of judgment lien arising from City of Ames vs.
Regency Builders, Inc., and Regency Land Co., L.C., for Lot 32, Bloomington Heights Plat 8;
and setting date of public hearing for November 13, 2001
6.RESOLUTION NO. 01-471 approving Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Steam with Mary
Greeley Medical Center
7.RESOLUTION NO. 01-472 approving 2002 COTA Mini-Grant recommendations
8.Palisades Corporation, Inc.:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 01-473 approving submittal of CEBA loan application
b.RESOLUTION NO. 01-474 approving City of Ames Revolving Loan Fund application
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9.RESOLUTION NO. 01-475 approving contract and bond for Hard-Surface Trail System in
Elwood Pasture
10.RESOLUTION NO. 01-476 approving contract and bond for Ontario Bus Turnaround Project
11.Suncrest Subdivision, Phase 2:
a.Motion directing City Attorney to draft an ordinance setting parking prohibitions
b.RESOLUTION NO. 01-477 approving Final Plat
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 came forward to speak.
REQUEST FOR BUILDING FOOTINGS ENCROACHMENT AT 208 STANTON AVENUE:
Moved by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, to approve the request to allow footings for an
apartment building to occupy City right-of-way at 208 Stanton Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR BUILDING FACADE ENCROACHMENT AT 109 EAST AVENUE: Moved
by Goodhue, seconded by Campbell, to approve the request for a building facade encroachment
at 109 East Avenue. (This warehouse was built in 1978 across the lot line into City right-of-
way.)
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND OUTDOOR SERVICE AREA FOR
BIG SHOTS, 2522 CHAMBERLAIN STREET: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to
approve the request for a Class C Liquor License and Outdoor Service Area for Big Shots,
2522 Chamberlain Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO CLOSE A PORTION OF WEST STREET ON NOVEMBER 1: Moved by
Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-478 approving the request of
residents and shop owners (West Street Deli, Rose Tree Fiber Shop, Monty’s Barber Shop, and
Thumbs) on and adjacent to the 2800 Block of West Street to close West Street between
Campus Avenue and Hyland Avenue on November 1 from 2 to 10 PM for an alcohol-free
social gathering for West Street residents.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay:
Hoffman. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of
these minutes.
DEVELOPMENT OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 24TH AND HOOVER: Vanessa Baker
Latimer, Housing Coordinator, reminded the Council that they had directed staff to prepare a
Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify developer/builder interest in entering into a partnership
with the City to develop the City-owned infill lots located at the intersection of 24th and
Hoover into affordable single-family owner-occupied housing for first-time homebuyers. Ms.
Baker Latimer reviewed each of the three proposals received from developers/builders, i.e., (1)
Amellen Construction and Sales for Lots 1, 2, and 3; (2) Rathert Construction for Lot 1; and
(3) Story County Habitat for Humanity, Inc., Story County Community Land Trust, Inc., and
Story County Housing, Inc., for Lots 1, 2, and 3. She explained the rating criteria used by the
selection committee and stated the reasons why the committee recommended approving Story
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County Habitat for Humanity and Story County Community Land Trust as the preferred
developer.
City Manager Steve Schainker advised that staff was not asking the Council for approval of
the actual designs, but rather for direction to continue negotiating with the recommended
developer.
Anjeanette Perkins, 814 Duff, Ames, Executive Director of Story County Habitat for
Humanity, advised that the construction of the second Habitat house would start in Fall 2002.
Ms. Perkins explained that they are very willing to look at the design changes that staff has
suggested; she feels that they are “do-able,” but she needs to check with their volunteer
architect to ascertain the cost difference. Ms. Perkins pointed out that they anticipate the
market value of these homes to be much higher than the sale price.
Donna Wobig, 2507 Hoover, Ames, spoke on behalf of the neighborhood residents and stated
that they would rather see a little variation of style rather than to require sodding the yard. She
said that the residents do not want homes constructed in their neighborhood that would
negatively affect the value of their homes. Ms. Wobig stated that if the recommended builder
is going to use minimum standards (inferior materials), the residents would prefer the selection
of another developer/builder.
Sue Krull, Habitat for Humanity Board Member, said the Board feels that the houses they are
proposing are compatible with the other homes in this neighborhood. She said that the RFP
requested “representative” homes, not exact designs of the homes to be built. Ms. Krull
emphasized that Habitat works with the families who will be living in the homes to make sure
that the house will suit their needs, so the design may change based on the family.
Bernie Gerstein, 1003 Jarrett Circle, Ames, asked what is to prevent the people who buy these
homes to turn around and sell them for market value. Ms. Baker Latimer explained that the
City will have a provision in the contract that if the owners sell within a certain time period,
a payback to the City would be required. Mr. Gerstein feels that that provision is very
important.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to approve the selection of Story County Habitat for
Humanity and Story County Community Land Trust as the preferred developer in connection
with the City’s Request for Proposals for development of City-owned property at 24th and
Hoover and to direct staff to negotiate a Developer’s Agreement.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ANNEXATION OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF HALLETT’S QUARRY,
EAST OF THE STONE BROOKE SUBDIVISION, WEST OF DAWES DRIVE, AND
NORTH OF TOP-O-HOLLOW ROAD: Planning and Housing Director Brian O’Connell
explained that City staff had met with the owners of the “island” lands to apprise them of the
details of this annexation.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-479 approving
voluntary annexation of property located on the south side of Hallett’s Quarry (Parcels “H” and
“J” owned by Hubbell Realty); of property located southeast of Stonebrooke Subdivision,
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south of Hallett’s Quarry, and southwest of Adams Street (owned by Doris Kinyon); of
property located south of Hallett’s Quarry off Adams Street (owned by Karl Clark); and of
“island” land areas owned by Robert and Pauline Williams, Margaret Bautista, Kim and Janet
Sharp Revocable Trust, and Steven and Betty Eckebrecht.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
THE POINTE SUBDIVISION, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF HALLETT’S
QUARRY, EAST OF THE STONE BROOKE SUBDIVISION, WEST OF DAWES DRIVE,
AND NORTH OF ADAMS STREET: Mr. O’Connell described the request of the developer,
Hubbell Realty, for approval of a Preliminary Plat for The Pointe Subdivision, which includes
approximately 22.64 acres of land (Parcel “J”).
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-480 approving
the request to waive Section 23.401(2) of the Municipal Code regarding the 1,320-foot block
length requirement.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-481 approving
the Preliminary Plat for The Pointe Subdivision, with the following stipulations:
1.The developer is responsible for the cost of extending and constructing all water, sanitary
sewer, and storm sewer utilities, as well as all streets, sidewalks, and other public
improvements in the proposed Subdivision.
2.The developer is required to install and dedicate all public improvements prior to approval
of the Final Plat or execute an Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of all
public improvements and provide security in the form of an Improvement Guarantee, as set
forth in Section 23.409 of the Municipal Code.
3.The developer of the proposed right-of-way extension for Adams Street is responsible for
the installation and dedication to the City of Ames all public infrastructure improvements,
including the street, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer mains, sidewalks, and street
trees prior to, or at the time of, approval of the Final Plat for The Pointe Subdivision, or to
execute an Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of all public improvements
and provide security in the form of an Improvement Guarantee, as set forth in Section
23.409 of the Municipal Code.
4.The silt fence must be placed on the contour to control sheet flow of storm water.
5.On-street parking is restricted, as shown on the Preliminary Plat for The Pointe Subdivision.
6.The City Council must approve a waiver of the requirement that the block length not exceed
1320 feet, as per Section 23.401(2) of the Municipal Code, prior to approval of the
Preliminary Plat.
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7.The Conservation and Preservation Easement must be signed by the developer prior to
approval of the Final Plat.
8.Approval of the Preliminary Plat is conditional upon City Council approval of the
annexation of the subject property and rezoning from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) in
Story County to FS-RL (Suburban Residential Low-Density) in the City of Ames.
9.The boundary of the Conservation Easement will be changed, on the Final Plat, for Lots 28
and 29 to allow space for the construction of gazebos and decks on those lots outside of the
Conservation Easement.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES AT 510 GRAND AVENUE, 623 FIFTH STREET, AND 631
FIFTH STREET TO ALLOW FOR THE WIDENING OF GRAND AVENUE AT SIXTH
STREET: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-482 approving
the Real Estate Contract for the purchase of property at 510 Grand Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-483 approving the
Real Estate Contract for the purchase of property at 623 Fifth Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-484 approving the
Real Estate Contract for the purchase of property at 631 Fifth Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REVISED 28E AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT OF URBAN STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
01-485 approving the Revised 28E Agreement for Management of Urban Standard
Specifications.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
IDOT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE SIXTH STREET/GRAND AVENUE
INTERSECTION MODIFICATION PROJECT: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-486 approving the Funding Agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Sixth Street/Grand Avenue Intersection
Modification Project (which includes constructing a northbound left-turn lane on Grand
Avenue, replacing the traffic signals at the intersection, and constructing a raised median from
south of Fifth Street to Sixth 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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HEARING ON REZONING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 239 CAMPUS
AVENUE FROM “RL” (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) TO “FPRD” (PLANNED
RESIDENCE DISTRICT): A letter in favor of this rezoning had been received from Roger
Robinson, 30529 Doe Circle, Huxley, owner of 237 Campus Avenue. Letters in opposition
to allowing the rezoning from John and Elaine Bath, 524 Forest Glen, Ames; and Betty
Teague, 2918 Oakland Street, Ames, had been distributed to the Council.
Mr. O’Connell explained that the City Council was being asked to approve or deny a Major
Site Development Plan/Master Plan for property located at 239 Campus Avenue (aka the Trow
property) and to decide if that parcel should be rezoned from low-density residential to a
Planned Residence District. He advised the City staff feels that what is being proposed by the
developer does not meet the standards of the law. Mr. O’Connell explained that the developers
are proposing to develop the site into 20 multi-family units within three structures (two eight-
plexes and one four-plex). He pointed out that the surrounding housing types include single-
family detached owner-occupied structures, single-family detached rental units, two-family
structures, and a small number of multi-family units. Staff believes that the two major issues
involved in this proposal are density and proposed-use compatibility. Mr. O’Connell advised
that, although the developers had done a good job in trying to minimize the negative impacts
of this proposal, staff believes it is not consistent with the City’s Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP).
Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. Thomas McGee, 2924 Woodland, Ames, stated
that he and other property owners from this area have met with the developers in an attempt
to reach a compromise; however, the developers insist that the development has to be 20 units
and that those units would be rented to anyone. He advised that the area property owners are
concerned that under those circumstances, a very high-density development would be created.
Mr. McGee said that they feel it is unsafe development due to there being only one means of
egress for what is proposed to be a very densely developed area.
Dilys Morris, 535 Forest Glen, Ames, is very concerned about the possibility of apartments
backing up to her neighbors’ properties. She feels the “Trow Property” is a beautiful piece of
property and should not be turned into “student apartments.” Ms. Morris is aware that the
developers are contemplating to sell the two-bedroom units as condominiums. She believes
that the neighborhood residents would prefer to see townhomes or a single-family residence
built at this location; they do not want to see more high-density apartments.
Steve Wilson, 530 Forest Glen, Ames, explained that he is also opposed to the proposal of the
developers; however, appreciates their efforts to work with the neighborhood residents. He
is concerned that the developers are making the units attractive to unrelated students sharing
a unit based on their design. Mr. Wilson personally would like to see quality condominiums
constructed on this site.
Patricia Trow Hulsey, 307 Dotson, Ames, stated that the property in question belongs to her
mother, and they plan to sell the property. She explained the changes to this area that have
occurred over the past 25 years. Ms. Trow feels that students have the right to live close to
Campus, and she believes that a 20-unit complex is not too dense for this area. Even though
the Planning and Zoning Commission did not approve this proposal, she urged the City
Council to approve it.
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Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker & Associates, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames, stated that the
developers initiated contact with the neighbors immediately to get a feel for what would be
acceptable to them. He expressed his dismay over some of the comments expressed tonight by
area residents; the developers felt that they had addressed most of the residents’ concerns. Mr.
Winkleblack said that this plan had been through the City’s subdivision process and had been
approved. He also stated that it is the feeling of the developers that this development will not
have a terrible impact on this neighborhood nor will it lower the value of adjacent properties.
Council Member Quirmbach stated that the 20-unit complex does not seem to fit with the
neighborhood, and he feels that a smaller number of units would make the development more
desirable. He suggested the possibility of creating an Urban Revitalization Area that would
include this property to help market this site in a mutually attractive manner. Mr. O’Connell
explained that he had reviewed the criteria matrix previously approved by the Council, and the
property could conceivably meet the criterion of being underutilized or nonconforming to the
base zone. He pointed out to the Council that any development should further people wanting
to purchase property adjacent to this site for owner occupancy.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to refer this issue back to staff to work with the
developer to come up with a lower-density compatible project. John Klaus advised that the
Council could table the zoning ordinance and direct the staff to reconsider the plan; otherwise,
the zoning change proposal could not come back to the Council for a year.
Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach. Voting nay:
Hoffman, Wirth. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to table the first passage of the ordinance.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON ADAMS
STREET, SOUTH OF HALLETT’S QUARRY, AND EAST OF STONE BROOKE
SUBDIVISION FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL) TO “FS-RL” (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
LOW DENSITY): The public hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. No one wished to speak,
and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-487 approving
the Major Site Development Plan/Master Plan for the property generally located south of
Hallett’s Quarry, east of the Stone Brooke Subdivision, west of Dawes Drive, and north of
Top-O-Hollow Road, as required in Section 29.1202 of the Municipal Code
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning
property generally located on Adams Street, south of Hallett’s Quarry, and east of Stone
Brooke Subdivision from “A” (Agricultural) to “FS-RL” (Suburban Residential Low Density).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON EASTGATE SUBDIVISION RESURFACING PROGRAM: The Mayor opened
the hearing and closed same after no one wished to speak.
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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to reject the bid.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PURCHASE OF LADDER TRUCK 1: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 01-488 awarding a contract to Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., at a cost of
$619,386 less trade-in allowance of $38,464 for a net amount of $580,922.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CITY OF AMES INVESTMENTS: Finance Director Duane Pitcher explained that a draft of the
revised City of Ames Investment Policy was forwarded to the Municipal Treasurers’
Association (MTA) for review and certification, and the recommendations from that review
were included in the revised Policy. Mr. Pitcher summarized the revisions to the Policy.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-489 approving
the City’s revised Investment Policy.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Sherry Meier, City Treasurer, gave a review of the City’s investment portfolio.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY PERTAINING TO THE HALLETT’S PROJECT: Steve
Schainker explained that there are four parcels of land that need to be purchased by the City
to complete the Hallett’s Project. He advised that the City budgeted $600,000 for the purchase
of the Pasley parcel; however, the appraisal of that parcel came in at $714,000. Mr. Schainker
stated that the contract proposed by the Pasleys sets a purchase price of $600,000 and makes
a gift to the City of the $114,000 difference. He acknowledged the huge contribution made to
this project by the Pasley Family.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-490 approving
and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Real Estate Contract with the Pasley Family to purchase
property pertaining to the Hallett’s Project contingent on voter approval of the bond issue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CAMPUSTOWN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA:
A letter had been received by the City Council from David Keller, Vice-President/Treasurer
of Ev Cochrane and Associates, requesting that the Council suspend the rules and adopt this
ordinance this evening.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on second reading an ordinance establishing
the Campustown Urban Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Campbell, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 3636 establishing the Campustown Urban Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance 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 Wirth,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3633 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: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2919 BLOOMINGTON ROAD:
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3634 rezoning property located at 2919 Bloomington Road from “FS-RL” (Suburban
Residential Low Density) to “FS-RM” (Suburban Residential Medium Density).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AMENDMENT TO RENTAL HOUSING CODE DEFINITION OF “FAMILY” AND
ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY LIMITS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by
Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3635 amending the Rental
Housing Code definition of “family” and establishing maximum occupancy limits.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Wirth. Voting nay:
Quirmbach. Ordinance declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of
these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to refer to staff the following: (1) letter
from the Stone Brooke Association requesting an easement to allow for the completion of the
paved path; letter from Jesse Goff requesting a waiver of the requirement to install
infrastructure to City standards for subdivisions within two miles of Ames; letter from Uthe
Developers requesting waiver of the requirement to include the balance of land in the Final Plat
for Northridge Heights, 2nd; letter from Ames Main Street District requesting suspension of
parking, utilization of electrical hookups, and waiver of fees for electricity usage for the
Hometown Holiday activities; and letter from Attorney Steven Jordening requesting waiver of
the City’s right to review the platting of a 40-acre plat south of Ames (Finch-Wallace
Agricultural Plat).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
It was requested by Council Member Goodhue that the Cameron Pines Estate Subdivision issue
be placed back on the Council’s agenda now that the Board of Supervisors has acted on the
rezoning request.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to refer to staff the petitions of the Hillside
Subdivision residents who have been affected by the South Dakota Widening Project.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to direct staff to place discussion of the City’s future
participation in the Ames/Story County Affordable Housing Partnership Program on an agenda
at a time when the Housing Coordinator feels it is appropriate. Mayor Tedesco also requested
to review and discuss affordable housing direction of the City in regards to new construction
versus existing rental.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Hoffman referenced an article by David Grebe in the Ames Tribune about
Bethesda Lutheran Church winning an award for its efforts at energy conservation. (The
Church replaced incandescent lights with compact fluorescent lights, installed energy-efficient
freezers, and placed new storm windows over the stained glass windows.) She stated that that
is exactly the type of energy conservation that the City Council is encouraging.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to hold a closed session as
provided by Section 20.17(3) Code of Iowa 1997 to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to reconvene the regular meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF
ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL NO. 55 (ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION UNIT):
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-491 accepting the
Tentative Agreements with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 55
(Electric Distribution Unit).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:17 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor