HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Special Meeting of the Ames City Council 09/19/2000MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
The Ames City Council met in joint session with the Gilbert City Council at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th
day of September, 2000, in the Ames City Council Chambers, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law
with Ames Mayor Ted Tedesco presiding. Members present from the Ames City Council were:
Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, and Wirth. Representing the City of Gilbert were:
Mayor Bob Jaquis and Council Members Benda, Gunderson, and Henn. Gilbert Council Member
Uthe arrived at 7:08 p.m. Gilbert Council Member Vogtlin was absent.
DISCUSSION OF GROWTH ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST: Ames Mayor Tedesco
introduced Brian O’Connell, Director of the Ames Planning and Housing Department. Mr.
O’Connell gave an overview of the materials previously provided to members of both Councils:
Agreements that pertain to Fringe Area Development between Pottawattamie County and
Council Bluffs and between Johnson County and Iowa City; parts of the City of Ames’ Zoning
Code; City of Gilbert’s Zoning Code; Story County’s County Development Code; Story
County’s County Development Plan; and the Story County Permitted Zoning Uses and
Dimensional Requirements. A synopsis of the Councils’ meeting held on June 20, 2000, was
given by Mr. O’Connell.
Mr. O’Connell cited the similarities and differences of the Fringe Area Development Agreements
from other cities. Even though the samples of joint agreements involved two cities, it is his belief
that an agreement between two cities and a county is possible; the County should be a key player
in any agreement entered into by Ames and Gilbert.
Ames Mayor Tedesco suggested that the City of Ames agree that Ames’ northern boundary not
go beyond 190th Street and the City of Gilbert agree not to go beyond 180th Street; the area
between the cities to the County Line Road be reserved -- no industrial, no commercial; and
small estates (a minimum of 5 acres) be allowed to be developed in the area between 180th and
190th. Ames Council Member Hoffman said that she preferred to have the land between the two
cities reserved for agricultural use. Gilbert Council Member Gunderson indicated that she would
like to see that land used either for agricultural or green space. She believes that there may be
some environmentally sensitive land in that area as well.
It was recommended by Ames Mayor Tedesco that the Ames’ staff be directed to work with the
County Planning and Zoning Director to ascertain the type of land that is located between 180th
and 190th Street. Gilbert Mayor Jaquis said it was important to note that this would not be a
commitment for each city to grow to that point, but to determine what should be allowed in that
area if development were to occur there.
Several members of the Gilbert City Council indicated that they felt comfortable with their City’s
southern boundary being set as 180th Street. Gilbert Mayor Jaquis indicated that the City of
Gilbert is growing at approximately 3 - 4% annually; their City is growing primarily to the south.
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Ames Council Member Hoffman suggested that members of both Councils meet with the Story
County Board of Supervisors. Ames Mayor Tedesco recommended that both Councils direct
their staff members to work with the Planning staff from Story County on drafting an agreement.
Ames Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred pointed out that the City of Ames will be meeting
with the Boone and Story County Boards of Supervisors in approximately four weeks.
Issues needing to be addressed in any agreement to be created, as pointed out by Brian
O’Connell, were: (1) It should involve the City of Gilbert, the City of Ames, and Story County;
(2) It should identify specific land use designations in the context of permitted land uses as part
of the County zoning authority to ensure that the fringe development objectives of all three
entities are accomplished; (3) It should include an explicit indication of the annexation policies
of the Cities of Gilbert and Ames, specifying a southern line beyond which Gilbert would not
annex and a northern line beyond which Ames would not annex, and it should not indicate a
willingness to annex land in between the two cities if such annexation would not be consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan of either Ames or Gilbert; (4) It should specify which of the three
governmental entities would exercise authority with respect to the administration of zoning and
subdivision regulations in the “fringe” area; (5) It should contain a provision for review at a
specified time in the future.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, directing staff from the City of Ames to work with the
Story County Planning and Zoning staff to draft an agreement that addresses each of the
aforementioned issues pertaining to the fringe area land located between Ames and Gilbert.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Henn, seconded by Uthe, to request that the Ames staff work with the Story County
Planning and Zoning staff to draft an agreement that addresses each of the aforementioned issues
pertaining to the fringe area land located between Ames and Gilbert.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Ames Council Member Wirth asked for an analysis of the subdivision and zoning regulations
of both cities. She would like to have these regulations compared to see if there are any
similarities.
Ames Council Member Hoffman asked for more information about possible boundaries,
particularly the east/west. Mr. O’Connell said it is very important for each city to look at its
existing infrastructure; it needs to be determined if each City has the possibility of extending
water/sewer to any proposed boundary. Discussion ensued on possible east/west boundaries.
Ames Mayor Tedesco led discussion on the possibility of the three entities meeting prior to the
October 17th joint meeting between Ames and the Boards of Supervisors from Boone and Story
Counties. He suggested that the City of Gilbert be invited to attend that meeting. Speaking on
behalf of the Story County Board of Supervisors, Jack Whitmer said that they would not have
a problem including Gilbert in the October 17th meeting if it would provide for general
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discussion only; no formal action is anticipated to occur at that meeting. Mayor Tedesco advised
that the Gilbert City Council would be invited to attend the October 17th meeting.
Ames Council Member Quirmbach raised the issue of the construction of a bike path between
Ames and Gilbert, as suggested by Helen Gunderson at the last joint meeting. Ms. Gunderson
explained that there are several items that need to be addressed concerning the development of
such a bike trail, and it is important to get started talking now.
Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Uthe, that the Ames City Council and Gilbert City Council
form an exploratory committee with representatives of Story County to study the feasibility of
a bicycle path between the two cities and to recommend a strategy for implementing such a
facility, if it is deemed to be feasible.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, that the Ames City Council and Gilbert City Council
form an exploratory committee with representatives of Story County to study the feasibility of
a bicycle path between the two cities and to recommend a strategy for implementing such a
facility, if it is deemed to be feasible.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Ames Council Member Hoffman suggested that Ames staff representatives be included on this
committee. Ames Mayor Tedesco asked Public Works Director Paul Wiegand to include Traffic
Engineer Scott Logan, and Mayor Jaquis indicated that Council Member Gunderson would
represent Gilbert.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach to adjourn the joint meeting at 8:01 p.m. Motion
declared carried unanimously.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER: 7:58 p.m.
SECTION 8 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by
Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-441 approving amendments to the Section 8 Rental
Housing Subsidy Program Administrative Plan as needed in accordance with HUD’s regulations
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 Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-442 authorizing the
Housing Coordinator to amend the Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Rental Subsidy
Program as needed in accordance with HUD’s regulations.
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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URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA FOR 2922 WEST STREET: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Cross, to approve the application for designation of an Urban Revitalization Area
for 2922 West Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to direct City staff to prepare an Urban Revitalization
Area Plan for 2922 West Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-443 setting the date
of public hearing for October 24, 2000, for the Urban Revitalization Plan for 2922 West Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:05 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor