HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/11/2000MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 11, 2000
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th day of April, 2000, 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.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WEEK: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed the
week of April 9-15, 2000, as Boys and Girls Club Week. Accepting the proclamation were Ron
Chieves and Keystone members Jessica Lawson, Brandon Heath, Michael McCane, Sam Lack,
Brian Jacobson, Kevin Buchwald, and Tony Alvarez.
Addressing the issue of a Letter to the Editor that recently appeared in the Ames Tribune pertaining
to the pollution of College Creek, Mayor Tedesco explained the policy of the City when requests to
provide utilities to properties outside the City limits are received. He pointed out that the origination
of the pollution of College Creek is outside the city limits of Ames. Mayor Tedesco stated that a
meeting is being planned with representatives of the Department of Natural Resources and Boone
County.
CONSENT AGENDA: Item #10 was pulled from the Consent Agenda. Moved by Hoffman,
seconded by Goodhue, 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 M arch 2 8, 20 00, and of special m eetings of
M arch 31, A pril 1, 2000, and A pril 4, 2000
3.Motion approving the following beer permits & liquor licenses:
a.Class C Liquor - Red Lobster, 1100 Buckeye St.
b .Class C Beer - D ell O il, Ltd., 50 8 So uth D u ff
4 .M otio n ap prov ing certificatio n of civil service app licants
5.M otion approv ing sub m ission of Com m un ity A ttraction Tou rism (C A T ) D evelop m ent Program
G rant application for the new A m es/ISU Ice A rena
6.RE SO LU TIO N N O . 00-129 approving and adopting Supplem ent N o. 19 to the M unicipal Code
7.RESOLUTION NO. 00-130 approving Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance
(CIRTPA) proposed FY 2001 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget
8.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 00-131 approving assignm ent of A greem ent w ith M cLeo d U S A N etw ork
Services, Inc., and M cLeodU SA Telecom m unications Services, Inc., and am ending A gr eem ent
for In stallatio n of F ibe r O p tic C ab le
9.RE SO LU TIO N N O . 00-133 approving CEB A contract betw een the City of A m es and
R ocketC hips, Inc.
1 0.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 0 0 -1 3 4 ap prov ing City of A m es’ Revo lvin g Loan F un d con tract w ith
R ocketC hips, Inc.
1 1.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 0 0-13 5 ap prov ing con tract to purch ase pro perty for future I-3 5 W ell F ield
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12.RE SO LU TIO N N O . 00-136 approving prelim inary plans and specifications for H V A C System for
F ire S tatio n N o . 1; setting A pril 26, 2 00 0, as b id d u e d a te and M ay 9, 20 00 , as date o f p ub lic
hearing and aw ard of contract
13 .R E S O LU T IO N N O . 0 0-1 37 appro ving prelim inary plans and sp ecification s for 20 00 /01 S eal C oat
Removal/A sphalt Reconstruction Program ; setting M ay 1, 2000, as bid due date and M ay 9, 2000,
as date of public hearing
1 4.R E S OLUT ION NO. 00 -1 38 ap prov in g plan s an d sp ecificatio ns fo r 20 00 /0 1 Slurry S eal Program;
setting M ay 1, 2000, as bid due date and M ay 9, 20 00, as date of public hear ing
15.RE SO LU TIO N N O . 00-139 approving plans and specifications for Contr act N o. 1: 20 00/01
A rterial S treet Rehabilitation (P CC P atching and In take R ep air)-1 3th S treet from M ead ow lane to
Skunk River; setting M ay 3, 2000, as bid due date and M ay 9, 2000, as date of public hearing
1 6.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 0 0 -14 0 ap prov ing plans an d specification s for R eso urce R eco v er y A ir
Classifier; setting M ay 3, 2000, as bid due date and M ay 9, 2000, as date of public hearing
1 7.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 0 0-14 1 ap prov ing plan s a nd sp ecification s for City M ainten an ce F acility
D rive and P arking Im p ro vem en ts; setting M ay 3, 2 0 00 , a s b id d ue d ate an d M ay 9, 2 00 0, as d ate
of public hearing
18 .R E S O LU T IO N N O . 00-1 42 app rov ing con tract and bo nd for C on tract N o. 1: 20 00 -20 01 W ater
S ystem Im pro vem ents Program
19.RE SO LU TIO N N O . 00-143 approving final m inor plat for Som erset Subdivision, 8th Addition
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 FROM UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY TO SUSPEND BANNER OVER
MAIN STREET: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to approve the request of United Way
of Story County to suspend a banner over Main Street from September 1 thru November 30,
2000, for their Fall 2000 Campaign.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay:
Hoffman. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AT 306 MAIN STREET: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Hoffman, to approve the request of the owner of Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. for an
encrochment permit to install an awning at 306 Main Street.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach. Voting
nay: Wirth. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FOR FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR INDOOR PYROTECHNICS DISPLAYS:
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the request of J & M Displays for
indoor pyrotechnics displays on May 24 and 27, 2000, as a part of the Destination Imagination
2000 event.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach. Voting
nay: Wirth. Motion declared carried.
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REQUEST OF 1ST NATIONAL BANK FOR A TRUCK LOADING ZONE ON FIFTH
STREET: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the concept of a 40' loading zone on
Fifth Street adjacent to the proposed 1st National Bank addition, with the following stipulations,
and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate ordinance.
1.No motorcycles, cars, pickup trucks, vans, or other vehicles 20' or less in length shall be
permitted to stop, stand, or park in this zone for any reason, including deliveries, during
the hours the zones are restricted for deliveries.
2.Freight only may be discharged from 6 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Saturday.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR AN EASEMENT TO ALLOW DRIVE-UP
TRAFFIC TO EXIT INTO THE EXISTING CITY PARKING LOT AT FIFTH AND
CLARK: City Manager Steve Schainker explained the request of the First National Bank for a
permanent easement through a portion of the parking lot east of City Hall that would provide an
egress-only outlet for customers utilizing the Bank’s proposed new drive-up facility.
Dan Krieger, Chairman and Trust Officer of the First National Bank, told the Council that their
architect, Richard Roseland, has worked to come up with the best solution to allow for the
proposed expansion of the Bank; that solution necessitates the request for a permanent easement
through the parking lot east of City Hall. Mr. Roseland, 315 Hickory Drive, Ames, addressed
questions pertaining to the various site plan options available to the Bank.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Quirmbach, to approve of the concept of providing an egress
easement to First National Bank that would include a stipulation that this right will be terminated
if and when the City initiates a plan to utilize the east parking lot for some other City purpose.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to amend the motion to include that if at such time the
easement were revoked, the option to purchase by the easement holder would be available with
the City able to negotiate an easement for their use.
Motion to Amend withdrawn by Cross.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST OF DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET TO MOVE ITS LOCATION TO THE
SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN BURNETT AND CLARK: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Hoffman, to approve the change in location (to the south side of Main Street from
Burnett Avenue to Clark Avenue) and operating hours (Mondays from 2 - 6 PM from June 5 -
October 30, 2000) of the Downtown Farmers’ Market.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF THE MINOR SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR
OUTLOT “A” IN THE ASPEN BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, 1ST ADDITION:
Planner Eden Schmitt explained that staff recommended denial of the request for a waiver as
they believe that the property in question would be unbuildable since it has the current
description as an “Outlot.” She said that outlots are defined in the subdivision regulations as a
parcel of property that due to physical limitations (e.g., size, shape, topography, etc.) are
unbuildable, and building permits could not be issued for the property under the current
regulations.
Larry Curtis, 2042 Cessna, Ames, representing the developer of the property, explained that
when this lot was originally platted in 1995, there was no definition of an “outlot.” He further
pointed out that if the developer had named the lot something other than “Outlot A” in 1995,
they wouldn’t need a waiver. Stating the requirements necessary to be met for the granting of a
waiver, he told the Council that this request meets those requirements. If the new Zoning
Ordinance were already passed, Mr. Curtis said this waiver would not be necessary. The
developer meets all the standards, and they do not want to pay for the minor platting process; this
would require an average time frame of six weeks and an approximate expenditure of $2,500.
Matt Randall, 420 S. 17th Street, Ames, stated that the Randall Corporation is attempting to
develop a first-class business park.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve a resolution approving the request to waive
the requirement for a Minor Subdivision for property described as Outlot “A,” Aspen Business
Park Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 3-3. Voting aye: Quirmbach, Goodhue, Cross. Voting nay: Wirth, Hoffman,
Campbell. Motion failed.
REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF THE MINOR SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROPERTY AT 116 CLARK AVENUE: Planner Ray Anderson explained that staff
recommended denial of this request because the description of the real estate is not accurate,
clear or concise; and this lot is made up of pieces and parts of platted lots.
Bob Goodwin, 311 Lincoln Way, Ames, representing the property owner, explained that there
has been site plan approval for this property, however, no building permit may be issued until
there is a concise description of the real estate. He said it is possible for the owner to provide a
Plat of Survey in a time period of two weeks and a cost of $475; however, if a Minor Subdivision
is necessary, it would take approximately six weeks and an expenditure of $6950 (includes
bringing taxes up to date). According to Mr. Goodwin, both options would provide an
appropriate legal description.
Mr. Anderson explained that it does not make the real estate description more concise to do a
Plat of Survey. He pointed out that there would not be any public input on this development if
only a Plat of Survey is performed. He explained the benefits to the City of requiring the
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developer to go through the Minor Subdivision Plat process.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt a resolution approving the request to waive the
requirement for a Minor Subdivision for property located at 116 Clark Avenue contingent on the
developer providing a Plat of Survey.
Roll Call Vote: 2-4. Voting aye: Goodhue, Cross. Voting nay: Campbell, Hoffman, Quirmbach,
Wirth. Motion failed.
SITE FOR SKATE FACILITY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SIXTH STREET: Nancy Carroll,
Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, gave the history behind the staff’s site
recommendation. Council Member Quirmbach asked if any safety regulations will be imposed
by the City. Ms. Carroll stated that that issue will be addressed in the future. Council Member
Quirmbach encouraged the City’s development of safety regulations, particularly relating to
helmets.
Sue Crull, 817 Ridgewood, Ames, stated that she is a proponent of having the skate park located
in Brookside Park, but she disagrees with the two sites that were considered. She feels the
location should allow for skaters and skateboarders to safely access the skate park and it should
not invade the neighborhood (not take over the soccer field or the greenspace). Ms. Crull
recommended three locations within the Park that would be workable sites: (1) east of the west
parking area (between the parking area and Hickory Shelter), (2) east and south of the parking
area, or (3) south of Hickory Shelter. She gave several reasons for locating the skate park within
the main part of Brookside Park.
Ms. Carroll responded to Ms. Crull’s comments. She explained that there are plans for a new
shelter house and restroom to be built by the baseball field some time in the future, and trees
inside the Brookside Park proper were a concern.
Deb Eckard, 811 Duff, Ames, stated that she and her husband approve of the site recommended
by the staff. She reiterated comments that had been included in the letter presented to Council
around the dais this evening.
Andrew Goedeken, 917 Ridgewood, Ames, speaking on behalf of the Mayor’s Youth
Committee, asked the Council to approve the site on the south side of Sixth Street.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the construction of a skate park south of
Sixth Street adjacent to the main entry to Brookside Park.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF THE MINOR SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROPERTY AT 309-20TH STREET: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 00-144 approving the request to waive the requirement for a Minor
Subdivision for property located at 309-20th Street.
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS ON ONE SIDE FOR
DAYTON PARK SUBDIVISION, 3RD ADDITION: Public Works Director Paul Wiegand
explained the difference in designation between bike paths and sidewalks.
Chuck Winkleblack, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames, explained that this area is in the industrial zone,
and the developer does not see the need for sidewalks to be installed on both sides of this
Subdivision. He said the sidewalk installation would cost approximately $10,000. Mr.
Winkleblack pointed out that this property will not connect to any other development, and he has
not seen sidewalks installed on any other industrial property.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to deny the request from Dayton Park LLC to waive
the requirement for the installation of sidewalks for Dayton Park Subdivision, 3rd Addition.
Vote on Motion: 3-3. Voting aye: Quirmbach, Wirth, Campbell. Voting nay: Goodhue, Cross,
Hoffman. Mayor Tedesco voted aye to break the tie. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-132 approving the
request to waive the requirement for installation of sidewalks on one side for Dayton Park
Subdivision, 3rd Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Wirth. Voting nay:
Quirmbach. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of
these minutes.
HEARING ON RESURFACING TENNIS COURTS AT INIS GROVE PARK: Mayor Tedesco
declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to accept the report of bids and delay the award of
contract to allow staff to review other completed FY 1999/2000 Capital Improvement Projects
and determine if any project savings has occurred that would allow a redirection of funding to
accomplish this project.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 2000/01 SIDEWALK SAFETY PROGRAM: Mayor Tedesco declared the
hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-145 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding a contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$36,845.96.
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 2000/01 NEIGHBORHOOD CURB REPLACEMENT PROGRAM ON
EIGHTH STREET BETWEEN BURNETT AND KELLOGG: Mayor Tedesco declared the
hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-146 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the
amount of $39,827.50.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2000/01 STORM SEWER INTAKE REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Mayor
Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-147 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Armstrong Company, Inc., of Ames, Iowa,
in the amount of $104,443.75.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2000/01 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR PROGRAM ON 13TH STREET
BETWEEN STANGE ROAD AND HYLAND AVENUE: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing
open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-148 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Eco-Tech Construction of West Des Moines,
Iowa, in the amount of $68,953.15.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR 150 CAMPUS AVENUE: Mayor
Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Council Member Quirmbach reiterated his disapproval of this Plan based on his opinion that the
City would be giving too large of a tax break versus the value added.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-149 approving the
Urban Revitalization Plan for 150 Campus Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Wirth. Voting nay:
Quirmbach. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of
these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to pass on first reading an ordinance establishing the
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150 Campus Avenue Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Wirth. Voting nay:
Quirmbach. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Goodhue, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of
an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 3-3. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue. Voting nay: Hoffman, Quirmbach,
Wirth. Motion failed.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by
Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-150 approving the Neighborhood Improvement
Program projects, as follows:
1.Southdale Terrace Association $2,585.73
2.Torrey Pines Circle 520.00
3.Briardale Square Landscaping 2,500.00
4.Emerson Drive (cul-de-sac)1,260.00
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 316 LINCOLN WAY: Mark Reinig, Economic
Development Coordinator, gave the history behind this request.
Ed Sorenson, 2016 Indian Grass Court, Ames, gave a chronology of events leading up to his
request for this area to be considered an Urban Revitalization Area. He pointed out benefits that
the developers are creating that are not requirements placed on them by the City. Mr. Sorenson
distributed photographs of the 14' monument sign that they are proposing for the site and
photographs comparing the taller pole sign with the 14' monument sign.
Allan Sorenson, 2816 Greensboro Drive, Ames, explained to the Council how important signage
is to the promotion of their product. He pointed out that City staff has not developed specific
standards for monument signs.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to approve the request for an Urban Revitalization Area
for 316 Lincoln Way and waive the optional requirement of shared parking.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to direct City staff to prepare an Urban Revitalization
Plan for 316 Lincoln Way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-151 setting the
date of public hearing for May 23, 2000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM RATE: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to
direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance changing the storm water drainage system rate
to reflect an increase in storm sewer utility fee (to $1.50) as approved in the 2000/01 budget.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS FOR SUMNER AVENUE:
Don Juhl, 616 J Avenue, Nevada, Iowa, stated that he is representing Barry Upchurch, owner of
the Lincoln Lodge Motel. Mr. Upchurch needs the parking spaces on the east side of the street
on the north end for parking for guests of his Motel, specifically the construction workers who
drive pickup trucks and would need to park there in the spring and summer months mainly in the
evening hours. Mr. Juhl suggested that the Council pass their proposed ordinance excepting the
east side at the north end of Sumner Avenue.
Paul Wiegand stated that the Public Works Department had not previously heard about the
concerns being brought forth by Mr. Juhl tonight; thus, they have not explored alternatives.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to refer this issue back to staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second
reading the revised Zoning Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING ZONING MAP: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to pass
on second reading an ordinance adopting the Zoning Map.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ADAMS STREET PARCEL 1 WATER
CONNECTION DISTRICT: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second
reading an ordinance establishing the Adams Street Parcel 1 Water Connection District.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ADAMS STREET PARCEL 2 WATER
CONNECTION DISTRICT: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on second reading
an ordinance establishing the Adams Street Parcel 2 Water Connection District.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE MODIFYI NG TH E NAT URAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION
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REQUIREMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL BASEMENTS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by
Hoffman, to pass on second reading an ordinance modifying the natural light and ventilation
requirement for residential basements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to waive the 15-day filing requirement
for Terra Firma Subdivision, 1st Addition, at the request of Attorney Franklin Feilmeyer, and
place this item on the Council’s April 25th agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to refer to staff the letter dated April 7, 2000, from
Children Services of Central Iowa.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to refer to staff the letter dated April 3, 2000, from
Allen Weber, on behalf of the Ames Tribune.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Tedesco issued an invitation to a public forum on watersheds and floodplain management
that will be held on April 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Ames Public Library. This
meeting is being sponsored by the Quality of Life Network.
The Mayor asked the City Council if they would be available to begin their April 25th meeting
at 6 PM to allow for a workshop with the Parks & Recreation Commission. Council members
concurred with the 6 PM starting time.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the letter from Don Newbrough dated
April 3, 2000.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to place discussion of the memo written by City Attorney
John Klaus pertaining to local regulation of the sale of tobacco to minors on the Council’s
agenda for the first meeting in May.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:18 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor