HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 01/11/2000MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JANUARY 11, 2000
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th day of January, 2000, in the
City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor ProTem Judie
Hoffman presiding and the following Council members present: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue,
Quirmbach, and Wirth.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to approve the following items on the
Consent Agenda:
1 .Motio n ap prov in g paymen t of claims
2.M otion approving m inutes of regular m eeting of D ecem ber 28, 1999
3.M otion setting F ebruary 8 and M arch 7 , 200 0, at 6:30 p.m . as Con ference Board m eeting dates
4.M otion approv ing the follow ing b eer perm its/liqu or licenses:
a.Class B W ine and Class C Beer - RSI Super V alu (Cub Foods), 3121 G rand A venue
b.Class C Liqu or & O utdoor S ervice - Café Lov ish, 25 12 Lincoln W ay
5.M otion authorizing the paym ent of hiring bonu ses for new police officers
6.M otion accepting report of bids for the restoration of tw o 35-ft. Transit buses and rejecting all bids
7.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 00-0 01 app rov ing and adopting S up plem ent N o. 18 to the A m es M un icipal
Code
8 .R E S O LU T IO N N O . 0 0-0 02 aw ard ing con tract for the p u r c hase of fou r 40 -ft. T ransit bu ses to
O rion Bu s In du stries of O riskany, N ew Y o r k , in the to tal am ou nt of $1,00 7,36 0.00 , su bject to
ID O T con curren ce
9 .R E S O LU T IO N N O . 0 0-0 0 3 ap pro v ing p urch ase o f D ynix system up gra de for the A m e s P u b lic
Library in the am ount of $91,258.01
1 0.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 0 0-00 4 ap p r ov ing com p letion of fire lin e im p ro vem en ts for S ou th D uff
C om m u nity P ar k, Lo t 5
11.RE SO LU TIO N N O . 00-005 approving final plat for CTC Subdivision
12.W alter Fam ily Cam pus Subdivision:
a.RE S O LU T IO N N O . 00-0 06 accepting partial com pletion of pu blic im pro vem ents
b.RE S O LU T IO N N O . 00-0 07 app rov ing 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 spoke during this time.
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE BOHEMIAN BEAN,
2424 LINCOLN WAY: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to approve the request for a
Special Class C Liquor License for The Bohemian Bean, 2424 Lincoln Way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CHINA BUFFET, 823 WHEELER
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STREET, SUITE 1: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to approve the request for a Class
C Liquor License for China Buffet, 823 Wheeler Street, Suite 1.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW FRONT-YARD PARKING IN
THE CITY-OWNED RIGHT-OF-WAY AT MIKE LOUIS BODY & PAINT, 1901 EAST
LINCOLN WAY: Mike Louis, 1901 East Lincoln Way, Ames, was present and requested that the
City grant him an encroachment permit for parking vehicles on a portion of the frontage road
right-of-way abutting his property. He explained that his business has been located at 1901 East
Lincoln Way for 12 years and they have been parking in a similar fashion during that time
period. Mr. Louis informed the Council that parking in the front yards of many other businesses
along East Lincoln Way is being allowed, specifically naming Lon’s Outdoor, Ames Feed and
Seed, Ideal Beverage, Ames Kitchens Design, and Brown’s Equipment. Mr. Louis asked that all
business owners along East Lincoln Way be treated the same; if his business is not allowed to
have front-yard parking, others should not be allowed.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand summarized the safety concerns that staff has over vehicles
using the public frontage road as an access drive to the parking spaces by passing over the “lip
curb.” The City is also concerned about liability from damage caused by snow-plowing activities
to vehicles parked there. He pointed out that the City’s rights-of-way were not meant to be used
by individuals for private gain.
Mr. Louis informed the Council that he had been granted a variance by the Zoning Board of
Adjustment (ZBA) to the landscaping requirements. The variance also allowed him to retain
pavement he had installed in the 10-foot-wide buffer north of the street right-of-way. The
Council was asked by Mr. Louis to consider the recommendations of the ZBA when making their
decision on his request.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Campbell, to deny the request since traffic safety is
compromised, no public need is being addressed, and no overwhelming hardships are apparent
for the property owner; and to require the property owner to install and maintain wheel stops at
the property line to prevent the use of this area.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously
REQUEST FROM VISIONAIRE TO SUBLET BUILDING SPACE AT AMES MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT FOR TWO YEARS: Dan Mickelson, President and Chief Operating Officer of
VisionAire Corporation, was present and explained the Corporation’s request to sublease the
buildings which they are occupying at the Airport for an additional two-year period. They have,
on two earlier occasions, requested and been granted permission to sublet the buildings they are
renting. Mr. Mickelson told the Council that this extension is being requested because
VisionAire’s production schedule has once again been revised to a point where no activity could
take place at the Ames facility for approximately two years. He said that their tenants are
requesting a longer term lease than six months. Mr. Mickelson said that they are aware of the six
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stipulations recommended by staff to be placed on any approval of this request, and they are
agreeable with the stipulations.
Recalling that a CEBA grant and a RISE grant had been awarded to VisionAire Corporation to
locate their business in Ames, Council Member Quirmbach asked if the City had any security
to cover its liability if the 153 promised jobs are not delivered by VisionAire. City Manager
Steve Schainker stated that under the CEBA grant, the City is only liable to make a good-faith
effort to assist in fulfilling the obligation, which substantially limits the City’s liability. He said
that the RISE grant does not include that type of language, however, VisionAire has agreed to
pay for those costs. Council Member Quirmbach recommended that the City secure rights against
the income stream to cover any potential liabilities, perhaps making that a stipulation on the
approval of this request to sublet the buildings for 24 months. Mr. Mickelson pointed out that
a Limited Liability Corporation owns the buildings and that would need to be discussed with
them.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-008 approving the
request from the VisionAire Corporation to sublet for two years (thru December 31, 2001) the
buildings they currently rent at the Airport with the following six stipulations:
1.Each and every sublease shall be compatible with Airport operations and the sublease shall
be made on terms that vest in the City the power to cause the sublease to be terminated if
the activities of the sublease are or become incompatible with the Airport operations.
2.Each and every sublease shall be consistent with city zoning, building codes, fire safety
codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, and any other applicable city, state, and federal
regulations and shall vest the City with the power to cause the sublease to be terminated
if the activities of the sublease on the subleased building premises are or become a
violation of city zoning, building codes, fire safety codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes,
or any other city, state, or federal regulations.
3.A decision by the City Manager or his designee to deny or withhold approval of a proposed
sublease of the said buildings may be appealed for resolution by the City Council.
4.It is agreed that regardless of this delay in assembling aircraft at the plant as soon as first
contemplated, VisionAire agrees not to request that the discounted rental rate of $100/acre
on the land leased from the City be extended past the original five-year agreement.
5.Each and every sublease shall be made on terms that vest in the City the power to cause the
sublease to be terminated if the FAA objects to the subleasing of said buildings at the
Airport.
6.Each and every sublease should contain a provision that allows VisionAire to terminate the
sublease with notice no greater than six months if the buildings are needed by VisionAire
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for their aircraft assembly operation.
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.
HEARING ON 13TH STREET AND DUFF AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT: Mayor ProTem Hoffman declared the hearing open. Paul Wiegand explained the new
legislation that has required written notification to each property owner at least 30 days prior to
the time a City Council adopts a measure to declare its intent to proceed with a public
improvement and condemnation, if necessary. He stated that in this particular case, the City is
acquiring easements rather than through fee title; the right-of-way would stay the same as it is
currently, and the City is just acquiring rights to use that property. Mr. Wiegand reminded the
Council that they do have the right to stop the project if bids come in too high or some other
situation arises.
Dale Harrington, representing the consultants, Snyder & Associates, Inc., who were hired by the
City to design this project, explained the proposed Duff Avenue Intersection Improvements
Project. He pointed out that the traffic count at this intersection is in excess of 10,000
vehicles/day currently, and it is estimated that by 2020, it will increase to between 15,000 and
19,000. This intersection ranks fifth out of all the City’s intersections for the number of accidents
(60 in six years) with approximately $155,000/year in accident damage occurring there. Mr.
Harrington said that the purpose of this Project is to reduce the number of accidents at that
intersection and to improve capacity by constructing left-turn lanes at all four legs of the
intersection. He explained the level of service improvements expected to be achieved if the
Project were completed and reviewed the Project evaluation factors. Mr. Harrington pointed out
that the 13th and Duff right-of-way has high demand; it is used for vehicle travel, pedestrian
travel, bike travel, snow storage, and utilities. The Council was informed by Mr. Harrington that
in order to construct the left-turn lanes on 13th Street and Duff Avenue, both streets would have
to be widened by approximately 11 feet, and he presented a schematic perspective of the Project.
He also explained the right-of-way procedures which would need to be followed.
Steve Westvold, 1316 Duff Avenue, Ames, spoke in opposition to the proposed Project, stating
that he believes the accidents are caused by the stupidity of drivers and excessive speed. Mr.
Westvold said that they had asked for alternatives from the City approximately two years ago;
they preferred staging of stoplights, but no alternatives have been presented to the property
owners. He pointed out problems already encountered by property owners during snow-plowing
activities; sand, snow, and chemicals are thrown into their front yards. Mr. Westvold informed
the Council of the beneficial impacts that the City of Des Moines has had by turning a four-lane
roadway into a two-lane roadway with a center turn lane and bike paths on both sides. He said
that he believes the improvement of this intersection would only accelerate the growth of traffic
in this neighborhood by drawing traffic from Grand Avenue.
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Troy Turner, 1322 Duff Avenue, Ames, spoke about the recommended tree removal on their
property if the Project were completed. The Turners purchased their property in August 1999,
and at that time, Shelly Turner contacted the City Municipal Engineer and asked if a large tree
in their front yard would need to be removed, and she was told it would not. The plan sent to
them recently shows the large tree being removed. Jerry Byg, Municipal Engineer, stated that the
tree will remain; however, there is a chance that it will sustain damage to its roots. He referenced
the same type of situation concerning a tree on the Westvold’s property.
Mark Terrones, 125 E. 13th Street, Ames, stated that they have requested many times to have this
area patrolled; there are speed violations occurring. He has been counting cars at the intersection
while he has been recuperating at home from surgery, and the maximum number of cars which
have built up at the intersection is 13; the traffic clears within seven seconds of the light
changing.
Ken Hampson, 1202 Duff, Ames, asked if there was any consideration given to taking property
on the west side of Duff Avenue. Jerry Byg explained that the sidewalk is being kept in the same
position on the west side because McFarland Clinic parking lot is located too close to the right-
of-way to accommodate relocation of the sidewalk.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Council Member Cross asked Mr. Harrington what other solutions were considered. Mr.
Harrington said that making the roadway a two-lane with a center turn lane would be workable
for up to 17,000 vehicles; after that number, it starts to break down. He estimates that would be
a workable solution for approximately ten years. Mr. Harrington pointed out that the demand is
going to be to a point where a four- or five-land roadway will be necessary at 13th and Duff
because Ames is limited in its north/south roadways.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-009 directing City staff
to proceed with the 13th Street and Duff Avenue Intersection Improvements Project and
authorizing property acquisition by condemnation as needed.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ROADWAY SOLICITATION ORDINANCE: Angi Schumacher, 8560 Alice Avenue, Des
Moines, representing the Muscular Dystrophy Association, explained that the MDA desires to
continue to be able to solicit from the roadways in Ames. To increase safety and decrease liability,
they propose to provide safety gear for their volunteer solicitors, require the volunteers to be 18 years
or older, utilize roads with stop signs instead of stop lights, only solicit on roads where the speed
limit is 25 mph or less, cover their volunteers under their insurance and name the City as an
additional insured. The MDA requested that the Council vote against this ordinance and work with
agencies such as theirs to come up with a workable solution.
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Council Member Quirmbach pointed out that agencies such as the MDA are very worthwhile and
their accomplishments are appreciated by this community; however, maintaining a safe and
efficient traffic flow is a high priority for the City.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Campbell, to pass on first reading the roadway solicitation
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REMOVING 50' PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON THE WEST SIDE OF
BURNETT AVENUE: Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to pass on second reading an
ordinance removing 50' parking prohibition on the west side of Burnett Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS: Moved by Cross, seconded by
Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3545 amending the subdivision
regulations.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 316 LINCOLN WAY: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 00-010 approving the waiver of the requirement of subdividing the property
at 316 Lincoln Way.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR DAYTON PARK SUBDIVISION, 3RD ADDITION: Moved by
Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-011 approving the Preliminary
Plat for Dayton Park Subdivision, 3rd Addition, with the following stipulations:
1.The extension of the 12-inch water main east of the intersection of Southeast 16th Street
and proposed South Bell Avenue must be extended to the easterly lot line of proposed Lot
10 at the time this lot is included in a Final Plat.
2.Sidewalks along the extension of Southeast 16th Street and South Bell Avenue must be
installed or the developer must obtain an approval of a request to waive the requirement
as part of the City Council’s decision on this Preliminary Plat.
3.The approval of the Preliminary Plat can only occur if the City Council agrees to waive the
maximum street length requirement that is provided for in Section 23.403(9)(c). If the City
Council is to waive this requirement, staff recommends that this waiver be limited to the
street length that is proposed as part of Phase 1 of this Preliminary Plat, which included
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Lots 1 and 2. Prior to the approval of the Final Plat of Phase 2, staff recommends that the
developer be required to extend South Bell Avenue to link with South Bell Avenue to the
north or to construct an east/west intersecting street that would extend to Dayton Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA FOR 325 WELCH AVENUE: Moved by Cross, seconded
by Wirth, to approve the application for an Urban Revitalization Area for 325 Welch Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to prepare an Urban Revitalization Plan for
325 Welch Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Campbell asked if the building at 325 Welch Avenue will be renovated. Rena
Hall, 800 N. 500th Avenue, Ames, stated that they want to maintain the character of the building
and are planning on renovating it; there will be nine apartments.
Council Member Quirmbach asked how much tax revenue will be foregone if this URA is
approved. Mr. Schainker indicated that staff can calculate that by the time this issue comes back
to Council for approval of the Urban Revitalization Plan.
Council Member Campbell stated that this project seems to be the type that Council was hoping
to see result from the changes to the Urban Revitalization Program.
Council Member Wirth pointed out that the criteria have been met on this project because it is
a brick structure. She asked for a short follow-up report from staff on how this ordinance will
work on projects where the structure is not consisting of brick or masonry material. Brian
O’Connell, Planning and Housing Director, explained that the criteria are explicit in that brick
or masonry material is required for the project to meet the eligibility standards.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-012 setting the date of
public hearing on the Urban Revitalization Plan for 325 Welch Avenue as February 22, 2000,
at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
The meeting recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
PRESENTATION ON STAFF PROPOSALS FOR ZONING MAP AND ZONING
ORDINANCE CHANGES: Brian O’Connell addressed the nonconforming-use provision in the
proposed Zoning Ordinance. He pointed out that the proposed nonconforming regulations in
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many ways are more liberal from the property owner’s standpoint than the existing ordinance.
He reminded the Council that they had directed staff to investigate the use of a Special Use
Permit as a means to address the concerns of properties that become nonconforming when the
City adopts the proposed Ordinance; the proposed ordinance does that. Mr. O’Connell compared
the nonconforming provisions of the existing Zoning Ordinance to the proposed Ordinance. He
said that if the Ordinance is adopted as presented, it would result in a total of 22, out of
approximately 15,000, parcels being considered nonconforming uses.
Mr. O’Connell reminded the Council of the concerns presented at the December 7, 1999,
meeting by Kim Christianson, 129 Beedle, reiterating that there might be instances where the
language in the proposed ordinance limits a change in use to a “substantially similar” use. He
said if the Council believes that this “substantially similar” provision is too restrictive, staff has
devised changes to the proposed ordinance that would make it even more forgiving. Mr.
O’Connell explained the alternative language and stated that the alternative statement would
eliminate the goal of achieving some semblance of similarity in use as the City administers the
nonconforming provisions; the goal would be to mitigate adverse impacts and not similarity of
use.
It was pointed out that the more liberal language still would not allow changing uses from one
category to another; the proposed use must be in the same Section 29.501(4) category of use as
the current nonconforming use. Council Member Campbell said that it might be beneficial to
allow changing uses from one category to another. Council Member Wirth pointed out that, by
allowing a broader range of uses from multiple categories, it makes it more unlikely that the
property will ever be brought back into conformance.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to direct staff to incorporate new language in Section
29.307(1) of the proposed Zoning Ordinance to read as follows: “It is the general policy of the
city to allow uses, structures, and lots that came into existence legally, in conformance with then
applicable requirements, to continue to exist and be put to productive use, but to mitigate adverse
impact on conforming uses in the vicinity.”
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mr. O’Connell reminded the Council that staff had asked them for decisions on selected
properties as a result of individual owners requesting that the Council consider a different zoning
designation than what had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City
staff.
412 Hayward. Council members concurred that no changes should be made to the staff
recommendation.
2817 and 2823 Oakland. Kathy Trahanovsky, 2901 Oakland Street, Ames, spoke in support
of the City’s recommendation to designate this area as Low-Density Residential. She stated
that the owners of 2823 Oakland have never lived at that residence; they purchased the
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property to use as a rental. Betty Teague, 2918 Oakland, Ames, also expressed her support
for leaving the City’s recommendation of Low-Density Residential zoning for this area.
Council members concurred that no changes should be made to the staff recommendation.
619/621 S. Fourth. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to change the zoning
designation to Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
611 Duff Avenue. Council members concurred that no changes should be made to the staff
recommendation.
Story Street. Council members concurred that no changes should be made to the staff
recommendation.
Howard Avenue. Toni Robinson, 54100-176th Street, Kelley, stated that she and 26 others
who had signed a petition desire that the block of Story Street between Howard and
Wilmoth be zoned Medium-Density Residential. She pointed out that this area is currently
in the R-2 zoning district which is similar to the Medium-Density Residential designation,
but City staff is proposing a change to Low-Density Residential zoning.
Joe Paulson, owner of 318 Howard, Ames, spoke in favor of the zoning on that portion of
Story Street being Low-Density Residential, as staff has proposed. He indicated that he also
owns property on Oakland and Wilmoth, and he would like the zoning to be RL for those
properties as well. Mr. Paulson said he would also like to see the RH designation on the
east side of Howard Avenue be moved back to RL; make the boundary for RL at the
backyards of those properties.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to move the RL line one-half block east of Howard
Avenue from West Street to Lincoln Way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Brian O’Connell brought it to the Council’s attention that there is a pending application for
rezoning by a property owner for the properties at 2916, 2920 and 2626 West Street and 224
Howard Avenue. The applicant is requesting to rezone the properties to R-4 (High-Density
Residential), and this application will be on the City Council’s agenda for January 25. Mr.
O’Connell asked the City Attorney if this created a procedural issue since there is a pending
application for rezoning. City Attorney John Klaus stated that there was no procedural issue; the
request for rezoning will be considered on its own merits at the meeting of January 25.
Mark Bowers, 3123 West Street, clarified that the three properties on West Street east of Howard
Avenue are formerly single-family dwellings.
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Mr. O’Connell informed the Council that a legal description for each property must be obtained
before the map is finalized; this will take staff approximately 60 days.
COMMENTS: Council Member Quirmbach reminded staff that they had been directed to include
affordability as one of the optional criteria for determining eligibility for urban revitalization
areas, and he asked when they might be able to bring this back to Council for approval. Mr.
O’Connell stated that staff has begun work on using tax abatement as an incentive for the
creation of affordable housing; however, it appears to be a very complicated incentive and it will
take awhile to devise a workable solution.
Council Member Quirmbach indicated that he would like to revisit the Storm-Damaged Tree
Policy. Moved by Quirmbach to place this item on an agenda in the near future to allow Council
to review the Policy and suggest ways to lower the threshold. Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, to direct staff to send the Policy out again to each
Council member.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Quirmbach suggested that crossing arms that come down at the sidewalks to
prevent pedestrians from entering the tracks when a train is passing through would help prevent
accidents and subsequent deaths. Moved by Quirmbach to direct Public Works staff to look into
the feasibility of crossing arms at sidewalks. Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Wirth to request staff to suggest ways to broaden the siding issue, using materials
other than brick or masonry, as qualifying criteria for an Urban Revitalization Area. Motion died
for lack of a second. Council Member Campbell suggested that Council Member Wirth write a
memo to the Mayor and Council with her recommendations for siding materials.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoffman announced that February 1 at 7:00 p.m. was the suggested meeting date
for Council to hear the results of the Annexation Study. All Council members indicated that they
could be present on that date.
Mr. Schainker brought it to the Council’s attention that on February 8, budget hearings will
commence at 5:15 p.m., a meeting with the Conference Board will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the
Council will then hold a regular meeting which will convene at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Wirth to refer to staff the letter from Dottie Tschopp dated January 3, 2000. Council
Members Cross and Wirth expressed difficulty in ascertaining what was specifically being
requested. Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred elaborated on the request. Council Member
Cross withdrew the motion.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to place the request of the Story County Outdoor
Recreation for Everyone (SCORE) on a future agenda. Council Member Cross withdrew the
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motion.
Council Member Campbell suggested that the Mayor write a letter to the City of Nevada in
answer to SCORE’s request for the City to pledge $389,528 over the next five years towards the
construction of a Family Aquatic Center and Recreational Complex.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to request that the City Assessor address the concerns
about the classification of condominiums at the Conference Board meeting of February 8, 2000.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to refer to staff the letter from Jensen Design Build
dated December 15, 1999, requesting a waiver of sidewalk and bike path requirements for South
Duff Community Park along Billy Sunday road.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor