HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 11/27/2001MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA NOVEMBER 27, 2001
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on the 27th day of November, 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 Wirth. Council Member Quirmbach arrived at 6:37 p.m.
REVIEW OF ASSET GUIDELINES: Sheila Lundt, Assistant to the City Manager, introduced the
members of the ASSET panel present: Leonard Konopa, Robert Wiese, and Kevin Mungons.
Panelist Tim Gartin arrived at 6:55 p.m. Ms. Lundt brought the Council’s attention to the
ASSET Funder Priorities. She advised that it is anticipated that Story County will be freezing
the amount of its allocation to ASSET, United Way will be giving a preliminary figure for its
allocation at the December 13 Joint Funders’ meeting, and the Government of Student Bodyth
(GSB) is anticipating increasing its allocation by $5,000. Ms. Lundt pointed out that ASSET
provides funding to approximately 35 to 40 agencies; those agencies provide a total of
approximately 90 services.
Mayor Tedesco suggested that the ASSET panel look at whether a particular program had
achieved its goals and if the outcomes had met their expectations; if not, perhaps that service
could be eliminated. Kevin Mungons said the panel welcomes that type of direction from the
City Council. Council Member Hoffman said that she felt strongly that the outcomes should be
tracked, and funding cut back if they were not meeting their goals. Council Member Campbell
stated that she felt outcome tracking needed to be a recommendation for all funders throughout
the entire process. Robert Wiese explained that many of the agencies do not have the resources
to track the outcomes; training for many agencies on how to measure outcomes would need to
be provided. He felt that leadership needs to come from the funders. Council Member Cross said
that he looks to ASSET to be more than just a provider of funding; he expects them to also
analyze their effectiveness and evaluate their services.
Mayor Tedesco believes that it is important to ascertain how we can start to analyze whether the
priorities are being accomplished; it is necessary to have some type of way to measure the
effectiveness. Leonard Konopa pointed out that the City is not funding agencies; they are funding
services.
Council Member Campbell asked for input from the panel on whether the four priorities
previously set by the City of Ames should remain. Tim Gartin stated that it is difficult to put
quantitative evaluation in place for “Crisis Prevention.” He and Ms. Lundt explained the
“Information and Referral” priority.
Mr. Mungons advised that he is comfortable with the priorities as currently established with the
addition of a fifth priority pertaining to outcomes. He asked the Council to put the priorities in
order of importance. Council Member Campbell asked the panel to rank the priorities since they
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have more direct involvement with the services provided by the funded agencies. Mr. Mungons
feels that low- to moderate-income families will be impacted the most by the conditions of the
economy. Council Member Hoffman pointed out that the Council has already directed that
special emphasis should be given to low- to moderate-income families.
Mr. Mungons feels that the agencies that are already providing an evaluation of their services
will not have a problem measuring outcomes; however, many agencies need to have a strong
indication by the City Council that they need to measure the outcome of their services, and
training needs to be provided to assist them in doing the evaluation. Ms. Lundt explained that
all agencies are already requested to provide expected outcomes for the services being requested.
Council Member Quirmbach believes that it is important for ASSET to assist with meeting basic
housing needs, nutrition, health care, and housing heating bills.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, that the City keep the four priorities set last year,
i.e., (1) Prevention, (2) Crisis Intervention, (3) Information and Referral, and (4) Respite Care,
with special emphasis being given to low-income families, and with the addition that the panel
evaluate very carefully the services being provided and measure the outcomes.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve funding in the amount of $786,694 for
2002/03 (an increase of approximately 4%), which includes moving the funding for the Jaycees
Fourth of July celebration into this allocation and funding the Fourth of July activities from
Hotel/Motel funds.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF 2001 ESRI INTERNATIONAL USER CONFERENCE SPECIAL
ACHIEVEMENT IN GIS AWARD TO CITY OF AMES AND STORY COUNTY: Mayor
Tedesco advised that this Award was given to organizations that showed profound excellence
in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to serve their communities. He explained that
out of the approximately 300,000 GIS user sites, only 140 sites were nominated. The Mayor
presented the Award to City of Ames Planner Joe Pietruszynski, who accepted same on behalf
of the City and Story County. Mr. Pietruszynski gave a brief presentation on how and why the
City/County had been selected for this Award. He explained how the GIS is used by the City.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Tedesco pointed out a letter from the Story County Auditor that had
been placed around the dais requesting to pull Item No. 10 regarding an Interagency Agreement
between Story County and the City for election polling places that consist of incorporated areas
and unincorporated areas.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to approve the Consent Agenda minus Item No. 10, as
above referenced, and Item No. 22 pertaining to accepting partial completion of public
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improvements and modifying the amount of financial security for Northridge Heights, 1st
Addition.
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of regular meeting of November 13, 2001
3.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a.Class C Beer - Kum & Go #113, 2801 East 13th St.
b.Class C Beer - Kum & Go #209, 3337 Lincoln Way
c.Class C Beer - Kum & Go #214, 111 Duff Avenue
d.Class C Beer - Kum & Go #215, 4506 Lincoln Way
e.Class C Beer - Kum & Go #216, 203 Welch Avenue
f.Class C Liquor - Cazador Mexican Restaurant, 127 Dotson Drive
g.Special Class C Liquor - House of Chen, 2508 Ferndale
h.Class B Liquor - Country Inn & Suites, 2605 SE 16 Streetth
4.Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
5.Motion accepting Auditor’s Report to Management for the year ended June 30, 2001
6.Motion directing City Attorney to prepare ordinance establishing parking prohibitions in Bloomington
Heights Subdivision, 8 and 9 Additions; Brookview Place West Subdivision; and Northridgethth
Heights,1st Addition
7.RESOLUTION NO . 01-519 accepting Abstract of Votes fo r November 6, 2001, Regular City Election
8.RESOLUTION NO. 01-520 approving 28E Agreement between ASSET funders for Employee Contract
for administrative assistance
9.RESOLUTION NO. 01-521 approving Public Art Agreement for Poetic Artwork (“Imagining
This Land”) with Joni Palmer
10.RESOLUTION NO. 01-522 approving request to subordinate Second Mortgage Lien for
property located at 231 Main Street, McCallsburg, Iowa, in connection with the Ames/Story
County Partnership Affordable Housing Program
11.RESOLUTION NO. 01-523 approving release of Contract and Lien for property located at 5416
Norris Street in connection with the City’s Phase III Affordable Housing Program in the
Bentwood Subdivision
12.RESOLUTION NO. 01-524 approving release of Second Mortgage Lien for property located at
911 Maxwell in connection with the City’s CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program
13.RESOLUTION NO. 01-525 approving contract with Ankeny Tractors, Inc., in the amount of
$11,876 for a tractor with 72" mower
14.RESOLUTION NO. 01-526 approving contract with Four Seasons Lawn & Sport in the amount
of $24,210.04 for Tractor Cab Loader and 2 AMT 6x4 Gators
15.RESOLUTION NO. 01-527 approving contract with Big Bear Equipment in the amount of
$12,732.50 for three-wheeled Truckster and Infield Groomer
16.RESOLUTION NO. 01-528 waiving formal bidding procedures and authorizing staff to solicit
informal bids and award purchase orders for up to 8 compact sedans and 13 mid-size sedans at
a cost not to exceed a total of $228,000
17.RESOLUTION NO. 01-529 accepting completion of U. S. 30 and South Dakota Interchange
Bridge Construction project
18.RESOLUTION NO. 01-530 accepting completion of Fire Station #1 Roof Replacement
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19.Hillside Subdivision, 7 Addition:th
a.RESOLUTION NO. 01-532 accepting partial completion of public improvements
b.RESOLUTION NO. 01-533 approving Final Plat
20.Somerset Subdivision, 9 Addition:th
a.RESOLUTION NO. 01-534 accepting partial completion of public improvements
b.RESOLUTION NO. 01-535 approving Final Plat
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
NORTHRIDGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, 1 ADDITION: Moved by Campbell, secondedST
by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-531 accepting partial completion of public
improvements and modifying amount of financial security for Northridge Heights, 1st Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay:
None. Abstaining: Goodhue. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Pat Hildebrand, 1715 W. Lincoln Way, Marshalltown, representing Mid-Iowa
Community Action, and Deb Sellers, 484 Rookwood Drive, Ames, spoke on behalf of the Mid-
Iowa Community Health Committee and Dental Task Force II. Ms. Hildebrand explained the
process as well as the progress made to meet the dental needs of this community, including their
efforts to establish a free dental clinic. Ms. Sellers advised that the collaboration is seeking a
grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to be matched by a local grant-making partner.
Ms. Sellers asked for a letter of support from the City for this endeavor.
CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR AMES FUELS, 508 SOUTH DUFF AVENUE: Moved by
Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve a new Class C Beer Permit for Ames Fuels, 508 South
Duff Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY THAT ABUTS
THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 18 THRU 75 OF SOMERSET SUBDIVISION, 6 ADDITION:TH
Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was
closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance vacating the
north/south alley that abuts the west line of Lots 18 thru 75 of Somerset Subdivision, 6th
Addition.
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 Wirth, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE. NO. 3639 vacating the north/south alley that abuts the west line of Lots 18 thru
75 of Somerset Subdivision, 6 Addition.th
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF LAND PERTAINING TO THE VACATED
NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY ABUTTING THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 18 THRU 75 OF
SOMERSET SUBDIVISION, 6 ADDITION: The hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. NoTH
one wished to speak, and he closed the hearing.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-536 approving the sale
and conveyance by Quit Claim Deed to Erben A. Hunziker Revocable Trust, Donald and Ruth
Furman Revocable Trust, and R. Friedrich and Sons, Inc.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR STAGE COACH SUMMIT SUBDIVISION, 2 ADDITIONND
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to table action on the Preliminary Plat for Stage
Coach Summit, 2 Addition, until the Board of Supervisors takes action on the pending rezoningnd
request.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
EASEMENT TO STONE BROOKE ASSOCIATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PAVED
PATH: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-537 approving an
easement to Stone Brooke Association for construction of a paved walking path on City-owned
property between Fletcher Boulevard and Stone Brooke Road (along the rear yards of houses
from 4204 to 4230 Stone Brooke Road).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF JENSEN FARM FOR THE HALLETT’S OPEN SPACE
PROJECT: This item was pulled from the agenda by staff for further review.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-
DE NSI TY Z ON E R EG AR D I N G B A C K -T O-BA CK TOW NH OU SE U NI TS
[PARTICULARLY SECTIONS 29.201(52) AND 29.1202]: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by
Wirth, to pass on second reading Zoning Ordinance amendments to Suburban Residential
Medium-Density Zone regarding back-to-back townhouse units [particularly Sections 29.201(52)
and 29.1202].
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON WHITE OAK DRIVE,
SUNCREST DRIVE, AND SUNDOWN DRIVE: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to pass
on second reading an ordinance establishing parking prohibitions on White Oak Drive, Suncrest
Drive, and Sundown Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTE DESIGNATIONS ALONG
ASH AND LYNN AVENUES FOR THE NEW CYRIDE BUS ROUTE: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second reading an ordinance establishing emergency snow
route designations along Ash and Lynn Avenues for the new CyRide bus route.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON ADAMS STREET,
SOUTH OF HALLETT’S QUARRY, AND EAST OF STONE BROOKE SUBDIVISION:
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3638 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. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to direct the Mayor to write a letter of
support for the Mid-Iowa Community Health Committee and Mid-Iowa Community Action
Agency in their efforts to meet the need for dental care for uninsured and underinsured residents
of our community.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to refer to staff the petition received from residents
of Stonehaven Apartments requesting that a sidewalk be installed on Fourth Street from the bus
stop to Grand Wood.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:26 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor