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OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA OCTOBER 10, 2000
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th day of October, 2000, in the
City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Pro Tem
Hoffman presiding and the following Council members present: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue,
Quirmbach, and Wirth.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATION FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM:
Mayor Pro Tem Hoffman read a proclamation in observance of the 25th anniversary of the Ames
Resource Recovery System. Accepting the proclamation on behalf of the City were Public Works
Director Paul Wiegand and John Pohlman, Superintendent of the Resource Recovery Plant. Mr.
Wiegand advised that an open house will be held at the Resource Recovery Plant on October 14
from 10 AM - 2 PM.
PROCLAMATION FOR “MAKE THE CONNECTION” FOR PUBLIC POWER WEEK:
The week of October 8-14, 2000, was proclaimed by Mayor Pro Tem Hoffman as Public Power
Week. Merlin Hove, Director of Electric Services, accepted the proclamation and invited the
public to open house at the Power Plant to be held on October 14 from 10 AM - 2 PM.
PROCLAMATION FOR “CHARACTER COUNTS! WEEK”: Mayor Pro Tem Hoffman
proclaimed the week of October 15 - 21, 2000, as Character Counts! Week. The Director of the
Iowa Games, Jim Hallihan, accepted the proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the items on the
Consent Agenda minus the request for voluntary annexation of 1598 SE 16th Street.
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of September 26, 2000, and of the special
meeting of September 30, 2000
3.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits/liquor licenses:
a.Class C Beer - Doc’s Stop No. 5, 2720 E. 13 Streetth
b.Class C Beer & Class B Wine - Hy-Vee Food and Drugstore, 3800 Lincoln Way
c.Class C Beer & Class B Wine - Hy-Vee Food and Drugstore #2, 640 Lincoln Way
d.Class C Liquor - Paddy’s Irish Pub/Sips, 124 Welch Avenue
4.Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
5.Motion setting City Council meeting dates of December 5 and 19, 2000
6.Motion directing City Attorney to draft ordinance change pertaining to effective dates of
insurance certificates for licensing of tree surgeons
7.Motion directing City Attorney to draft ordinance regarding parking prohibitions on Hunt Street
8.Motion rejecting bids for Industrial Wheel Backhoe Loader
9.RESOLUTION NO. 00-461 approving appointment of Andy Tofilon to fill vacancy on the
Human Relations Commission
10.RESOLUTION NO. 00-462 approving modification of Personnel Policies and Procedures
relating to credentials
11.RESOLUTION NO. 00-463 authorizing Mayor to sign HUD documents pertaining to the Annual
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Contributions Contract (ACC) renewals in connection with the City’s Section 8 Moderate
Rehabilitation Program
12.RESOLUTION NO. 00-464 approving agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for
U.S. Hwy. 30 and South Dakota Avenue Interchange Project
13.RESOLUTION NO. 00-466 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Lincoln Way and
Grand Avenue Intersection Utilities Reconstruction Project; setting November 1, 2000, as bid
due date and November 14, 2000, as date of public hearing
14.RESOLUTION NO. 00-467 awarding contract to Jetco, Inc., of Altoona, Iowa, in the amount
of $24,179.16 for Radio Telemetry System, Phase 2, for the Water Plant
15.RESOLUTION NO. 00-468 awarding contract to Nikkel & Associates, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in
the amount of $45,380 for Transformer Core and Coil Replacement
16.RESOLUTION NO. 00-469 awarding contract for the sale of the used Whiting Trackmobile to
ITEC of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $67,000
17.RESOLUTION NO. 00-470 approving contract and bond for Elwood Drive Bike Trail, Phase
II
18.RESOLUTION NO. 00-471 approving contract and bond for Wastewater Flow Meter Project
19.RESOLUTION NO. 00-472 accepting completion of 13th Street Resurfacing Project (400' w.
of Crescent to Grand)
20.RESOLUTION NO. 00-473 accepting completion of 2000 Traffic Signal Project
21.RESOLUTION NO. 00-474 approving Final Major Plat for Somerset Subdivision, 10th Addition
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 1598 SE 16TH STREET: A request had been received from
the Story County Engineer Harold Jensen to table the request for voluntary annexation of
property located at 1598 SE 16th Street. In response to Mr. Jensen’s letter, Dennis Pyle, 2215
Timberland, Ames, the owner of the property in question, submitted a letter to the City Council
asking that the annexation be approved at this meeting. Mr. Pyle explained that he believed it
was the intent of the City Council to approve the annexation on September 26 when they passed,
on first reading, the ordinance rezoning the subject property.
Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred explained that the request from the Story County Engineer
to table this item was received very late today. After talking to Leanne Harter, a Planner with
Story County, he believes that the County may have some concerns over the maintenance of the
road or the bridge. Paul Wiegand showed the City Council where the land requested to be
annexed is located and explained that the County’s concern, as he understands it, is that the
annexation does not include a certain parcel of roadway right of way. Mr. Wiegand pointed out
that Mr. Pyle, the property owner, doesn’t own that parcel of right of way, therefore, he cannot
request to annex that parcel; it is owned by the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-465 approving the
request for voluntary annexation of 1598 SE 16th Street.
Moved by Quirmbach, to table this item until the City Council’s September 17, 2000, meeting.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Wirth. Voting nay:
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Quirmbach. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of
these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to direct staff to follow up with the County Engineer
on this issue and report back to the Council.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: David Arkovich, 3119 Northwood Drive, Ames, explained his concern about
action taken by the City Council at their meeting of September 19, 2000; specifically, adopting
Resolution 00-441 that authorized the Housing Coordinator to amend the Administrative Plan
for the Section 8 Rental Subsidy Program to prohibit City of Ames’ employees from
participating as landlords in the Program. Mr. Arkovich, who is employed by the City, is a
landlord participating in the Program. He and his wife, Ellen, have a tenant who will suffer a
hardship if the tenant is forced to move out of their rental unit at the end of her lease, which is
December 31, 2000. He asked that the City Council make an exception to this recently approved
policy and allow this tenant to continue to lease from the Arkovich Family under the City’s
Section 8 Rental Assistance Program until such a time as she elects to move from their rental
unit.
Peter Sherman, 3213 Ross Road, Ames, asked for clarification from the City Council as to the
standard format for public meetings. Specifically, he addressed the meetings held between
members of the community and owners of Ames’ restaurants concerning a proposed smoking
ban. City Attorney John Klaus pointed out that those meetings were not official meetings of the
City of Ames; the City Council had engaged the services of the Center for Creative Justice (CCJ)
to facilitate community dialog. That organization brought together a number of individuals to
allow for communication on the smoking ban issue. Mr. Klaus advised that CCJ is a private
group and not a city-created organization; therefore, the City does not set their policies or
procedures. Mr. Sherman urged that, in the future, meetings to discuss important issues that
impact the entire community not be conducted in a private setting.
PROPOSED SMOKING BAN: City Attorney John Klaus gave a review of the discussions and
actions of the City Council that have occurred over the past few months concerning this issue.
He advised that there is a law already enacted by the state, i.e., Chapter 142 B, Code of Iowa, that
prohibits smoking in any public place; however, any person in control of that public place may
designate a smoking area.
For their further consideration, City Attorney John Klaus had a revision to the proposed
ordinance distributed around the dais. If this version of the ordinance were enacted, it would
prohibit designation of a “smoking area” in any “public place.” Mr. Klaus read the definition of
“public place,” as defined by the Code of Iowa: “any enclosed indoor area used by the general
public or serving as a place of work containing 250 or more square feet of floor space...”
Roger Lawrence, 2219 Hamilton Drive, Ames, feels the community has spoken loud and clear
that they support an ordinance creating smoke-free restaurants. He hopes and anticipates that the
City Council will listen to the majority of their constituents and adopt a smoke-free-restaurant
ordinance.
David Maahs, speaking on behalf of the Ames Chamber of Commerce, 213 Duff, advised that
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the Chamber Board’s position remains the same: they feel that a smoking ban is not needed. He
pointed out that 65% of the restaurants in Ames have already voluntarily banned smoking. Mr.
Maahs feels that if the City Council feels an ordinance is required, more public input and
participation is needed. Specifically, it has come to his attention that many restaurant owners
were not asked for input on this issue; the ordinance could dramatically impact their businesses.
He explained that many restaurant owners have long-term leases, capital equipment leases or
loans, and working capital loans; many of the loans are backed by personal guarantees, and these
owners could lose their homes or other items of personal worth if loan obligations cannot be met.
Although he thinks the Center for Creative Justice did a good job in moderating discussions, they
only had a one-month period to work on this. Mr. Maahs recommended several changes to the
proposed ordinance if the City Council feels that this is truly a public health issue and decides
to pursue it.
Rick Carmer, 4702 Dover Drive, Ames, owner of Wallaby’s Bar and Grill, gave a review of the
meetings conducted by the CCJ, to which he was an attendee. He opposes the ordinance
prohibiting smoking in restaurants, feeling that those establishments are being singled out. Mr.
Carmer feels strongly that legislation should not be enacted; it is a right of the people to decide.
Alex Rodeck, 133 Beedle Drive, #7, Ames, speaking as a member of the Government of Student
Body, gave statistics as to how many Americans smoke. He advised that the Off-Campus
Government, of which he is a member, voted to oppose an ordinance prohibiting smoking in
restaurants; that group represents over 16,000 students.
Barry Nadler, attorney with the Nyemaster Law Firm, Ames, speaking on behalf of a client, the
Tip Top Bar, stated that the Bar is fearful of losing customers if smoking is banned in their
establishment; 90 - 95% of their patrons smoke. Mr. Nadler addressed specific Iowa Code
sections and voiced his opinion that the ordinance is not enforceable. He suggested that the
Mayor write a letter to a legislator representing the City of Ames asking the legislator to request
an opinion from the Attorney General as to whether the local statute would be enforceable and
valid. Mr. Klaus advised that he has also researched this issue, and he believes that the
legislation, as written, does allow an opportunity for local legislation to prohibit smoking in
certain places. Mr. Nadler recommended that the City Council, if passing such an ordinance,
delay the time when this ordinance would take effect to allow time for the opponents to legally
challenge the local statute.
Peter Sherman, 3213 Ross Road, Ames, owner of Boheme, said that he asked that the City
Council receive public input before an ordinance is drafted. He feels that there should be a
section in the ordinance that identifies quantitatively how much smoke is harmful at the second-
hand level. He would like to see an exception in the ordinance that considers people from
different countries whose culture has a different perception on smoking. He would also like to
see a section addressing the impact smoking has on society.
Jerry Scott, 2520 Hunt Street, Ames, voiced his opposition to an ordinance banning smoking in
restaurants. He is adamant in his opinion that it limits the freedom of choices in this country.
Kathy Kempen, owner of the Fox Lounge, 111 S. Fifth, Ames, stated that she believes restaurant
owners will be hard-pressed to meet their financial obligations if the City Council prohibits
smoking. Ms. Kempen said that she believes many patrons of restaurants or bars are non-Ames
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residents; therefore, it is unfair to except only truck stops from the ordinance. Ms. Kempen
distributed a petition containing 165 signatures requesting that smoking not be banned; these
signatures were collected from last evening at 9 PM until this evening at 7 PM.
Lauri Dusselier, 420 S. Walnut, Ames, encouraged the City Council to pass the ordinance. She
gave statistics regarding the number of persons dying annually from second-hand smoke.
Maureen Ogle, 3002 Evergreen Circle, Ames, spoke as an opponent to the initially proposed
ordinance as she feels that it discriminates against restaurant owners. She said that if the City
Council argues for this ordinance based on the grounds that second-hand smoke is injurious, then
they must assume that it is injurious to everyone, not just those who go into restaurants. Ms. Ogle
feels very strongly that governmental legislation should not serve as a substitute for common
sense or personal responsibility; this ordinance would destroy a basic freedom for society.
Galen Clouser, 711 Hodge, Ames, said that he is opposed to the ordinance because it is taking
away the freedom of choice. He feels that perhaps some compromise could be reached between
the two sides. Mr. Clouser also suggested that a possibility could be to require that
establishments install certain ventilation systems rather than to ban smoking.
Rodney Hibbs, 3708 Jewel Drive, Ames, stated that he is supportive of the people’s right to
choose; he opposes the ordinance banning smoking in restaurants and/or bars.
Andrew Goedeken, 917 Ridgewood Avenue, Ames, speaking as a member of the Mayor’s Youth
Committee, reiterated the position of the Committee as proponents of an ordinance banning
smoking in restaurants and in all public places.
Rich Johansen, 226 S. Third Street, Ames, believes that it would be more fair if the ordinance
did not except some establishments; he asked that the City Council, if enacting such an
ordinance, make it an across-the-board ordinance. He also feels that, if the ordinance is passed,
the implementation date is not realistic; owners need time to prepare.
George Belitsos, 5508 W. Lincoln Way, Ames, spoke as a member of the Tobacco Task Force.
He advised that the Tobacco Task Force endorses the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney
and endorses an expanded ordinance that would include bars and all public places.
Bob Cummings, 2914 Northridge Parkway, Ames, believes that more input is needed from the
public. He thinks that the City Council needs to slow this process down and allow both sides to
attempt to reach a compromise.
Bob Alley, 2719 Grand, Ames, said that he doesn’t believe that banning smoking in restaurants
will prevent children from seeing adults smoking or being exposed to second-hand smoke. He
pointed out that persons will simply go outside the establishment to smoke. As a business owner
in Ames, he feels that the passage of this ordinance would hurt his business.
Justin Biggs, (street address not given) Ames, feels that the City Council should not be the ones
to decide if smoking should be banned; it should be left to the business owners to decide.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Quirmbach, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an
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ordinance banning smoking in all public places, excepting only Interstate truck stops.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, directing the Mayor to immediately ask a legislator to
request an opinion from the Attorney General as to the validity of a local statute.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Seeing that Senator Hammond was present at this meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Hoffman asked the
Senator to make the request for an opinion from the Attorney General. Ms. Hammond
acknowledged the request.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to have an effective date for the ordinance of July 1,
2001.
Vote on Motion: 3-3. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue. Voting nay: Hoffman,
Quirmbach, Wirth. Motion failed.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to set a date that is six months after the third reading
of the ordinance.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
City Attorney Klaus was asked to send a copy of the new proposed ordinance to all affected
persons. Mr. Klaus indicated that there would be no way for him to ascertain everyone who
would be affected. It was determined that the best way to reach as many persons as possible
would be to post the proposed ordinance on the City’s web site.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to set the date of public hearing for October 24, 2000.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Goodhue, to set the date of public hearing for November 14,
2000.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed at 9:18 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
STAFF REPORT ON POWER PLANT DIOXIN ISSUE: Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred
gave an update to the City Council on the activities staff has taken since receiving the press
release from the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation alleging that
dioxin emissions from our Power Plant are polluting Nunavut Province in Northern Canada. He
said that staff had consulted with local scientists and engineering experts to review the scientific
basis upon which the Plant emissions are monitored, and it was again noted that dioxin emissions
are believed to be negligible from coal-fired power plants because of long residence times and
high combustion temperatures relative to MSW incinerators.
Merlin Hove, Director of Electric Services, introduced Al Joensen, a local expert and
professional consultant on coal-fired Power Plants who has served on national American Society
of Mechanical Engineers’ committees dealing with combustion of waste. Mr. Joensen explained
what dioxins are and how they are formed. He pointed out several fallacies in the report from
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the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation. Mr. Joensen discussed
standards for testing and the monitoring of our Plant emissions. He assured the City Council that
coal burning precludes any formation of dioxins.
Mr. Hove reiterated that dioxins are not formed in coal-firing facilities. He said that the Ames
Plant burns at about 2800 degrees F., which is 1000 degrees higher than is needed to ensure the
complete combustion of dioxins.
Mr. Kindred advised that if testing were to be considered, it would need to be determined: what
standards the results are going to be held up to, what regulations are applicable, methods of
testing, qualified firms to conduct such testing, costs of the testing, and a timetable. Mr. Hove
suggested that the City visit with other experts in the field about dioxin emissions.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to consult with experts on this issue and
to look into how we need to move forward to investigate the testing of the Power Plant for dioxin
emissions.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR COCONUT COVE BAR & BEACH CLUB, 115 MAIN
STREET: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to approve the request for a new Class C Liquor
License for Coconut Cove Bar & Beach Club, 115 Main Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR ISU HOMECOMING: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Goodhue, to approve the request for a fireworks display for ISU homecoming to be
held on Central Campus on October 18, 2000, at 11:50 p.m. (requested rain date: October 20,
2000).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMES MAIN STREET DISTRICT FALL FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES FOR CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT ON OCTOBER 14, 2000: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to
approve the request for a “blanket” Temporary Obstruction Permit.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to approve the request for use of metered parking spaces
along the north side of Main Street from Clark Avenue to Burnett Avenue for the Downtown
Farmer’s Market to hold a special Saturday Farmer’s Market from Noon until 4:00 PM on
October 14.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-475 approving
suspension of the parking enforcement in the Central Business District from 8 AM until 5 PM
on October 14, 2000
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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REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR ISU HOMECOMING PARADE
ON OCTOBER 20: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-476
approving the temporary closure of Storm Street (Stanton Avenue to Welch Avenue), Welch
Avenue (Storm Street to Lincoln Way), and the Lincoln Way and Welch Avenue intersection on
October 20, 2000, for the ISU Homecoming Parade, subject to ISU DPS and/or Ames Police
Department providing traffic control at the Lincoln Way/Welch intersection.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DISCUSSION OF WIND ENERGY PROPOSAL: City Manager Steve Schainker explained that
the City had received a unique proposal from the Florida Power and Light Company (FP&L)
inquiring as to our interest in participating in the newly proposed Hancock County Wind Energy
Project. Mr. Schainker elaborated on the advantages and disadvantages of the proposal.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Goodhue, to request staff to pursue negotiations to finalize
a purchase agreement with FP&L contingent on the City also securing an arrangement with
another entity to transfer this energy to Ames during the same term.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
WITHDRAWAL OF TWO FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR
FLOODWALL PROJECTS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
00-477 approving the close-out and de-obligation of the unexpended FMA Grants numbered
FMA97-85-01PJ and FMA98-85-01PJ.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN FOR URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA #7: Moved by
Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-478 to set the date of public
hearing for November 28, 2000, on amendment to the Plan for Urban Revitalization Area #7.
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 SOMERSET VILLAGE: Moved by Goodhue,
seconded by Cross, to direct City staff to prepare an Urban Revitalization Plan for Somerset
Village.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Quirmbach reiterated the concerns he had raised at the last meeting. Mark
Reinig, Economic Development Coordinator, advised that the information regarding the amount
of tax abatement will be provided to the City Council as part of the Plan. Chuck Winkleblack,
speaking on behalf of Hunziker & Associates, said that the information differentiating the rental
rates or sales in Somerset will be provided to the Council by the next meeting.
It was noted that a letter from Lee and Barb Matson dated October 5, 2000, had been placed
around the dais this evening. They are requesting that the realtors from agencies other than those
associated with Hunziker, Friedrich, or Furman be guaranteed the right to sell properties in
Somerset Village until the Village is completed.
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Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-485 adding a
stipulation to those previously outlined (in Resolution No. 00-459 adopted on September 26,
2000) stating that the developers will honor granting the $1,000 bonus to all realtors and will
allow them to sell properties in Somerset Village for the three-year period during which the tax
abatement is valid.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-479 setting the date
of public hearing for establishment of an Urban Revitalization Area for Somerset Village for
November 28, 2000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE UPGRADE TO TOM EVANS PLAZA: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-484 reappropriating $30,968 from the
Main Street Project to finance the proposed renovation design work for Tom Evans Plaza and
authorizing $12,995 from the Electric Fund for nine bollards to light the Plaza.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DAYTON AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Moved by Cross, seconded by
Goodhue,to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-480 approving the conceptual design for and
Engineering Services Agreement with Snyder and Associates consulting firm pertaining to the
Dayton Avenue Reconstruction Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 13TH STREET AND DUFF AVENUE POLE LINE RELOCATION
PROJECT: Mayor Pro-Tem Hoffman declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to
speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-481 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Aerial Contractors, Inc. of West Fargo, ND,
in the amount of $56,737.95.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-482 approving contract
and bond for the 13th Street and Duff Avenue Pole Line Relocation Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON SOUTH DUFF AVENUE TRAIL PROJECT, PHASE I: Mayor Pro-Tem
Hoffman declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was
closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-483 approving final
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plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck,
Iowa, in the amount of $258,669.89.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON BEL AIR DRIVE AND
COOLIDGE DRIVE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance
designating parking prohibitions on Bel Air Drive and Coolidge Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE RATIFYING COMPENSATION INCREASES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2,
2000, FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on first
reading an ordinance ratifying compensation increases effective January 2, 2000, for Mayor and
City Council.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING 2418 STATE AVENUE FROM “AGRICULTURAL” TO
“RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY”: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on second
reading an ordinance rezoning 2418 State Avenue from “Agricultural” to “Residential Low
Density.”
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING 1598 SE 16TH STREET FROM “STORY COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL” TO “HIGHWAY ORIENTED COMMERCIAL”: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Goodhue , to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning 1598 SE 16th Street
from “Story County Agricultural” to “Highway Oriented Commercial.”
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA FOR 116 CLARK
AVENUE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 3590 establishing an Urban Revitalization Area for 116 Clark Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES 2-4 AND 7-15 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE:
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3591 amending Articles 2-4 and 7-15 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Goodhue, to refer to staff the request of David
Arkovich to allow him to participate as a landlord under the City’s Section 8 Program until his
current tenant, who is a participant in the Program, moves from his rental unit.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to place on the agenda for the Council’s
November 28 meeting a presentation of the Cultural Plan by Arthur Greenberg pursuant to the
request from Kathy Svec and Kathryn Andre from the Ames Community Arts Council.
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Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the request of Erica Olson-Cobb, 508
Lynn Avenue, Ames, for a three-way stop sign at Lynn and Baker.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION: 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.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to reconvene the regular meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 11:05 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor