HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission 10/24/2000MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AND
THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA OCTOBER 24, 2000
The Ames City Council met in joint session with the Parks and Recreation Commission at 5:30 p.m.
on the 24th day of October, 2000, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue,
pursuant to law with Mayor Tedesco presiding. Members present from the City Council were:
Campbell, R. Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, and Wirth. Members present from the Parks
and Recreation Commission were B. Cross, G lotfelty, Emm erson, Espeland, Johnson, Hamilton, and
Peterson.
JOINT MEETING WITH PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
DISCUSSION ON HALLETT’S OPEN SPACE PLAN: Nancy Carroll, Director of Parks and
Recreation, gave a chronology of events leading up to tonight’s presentation by the consultants.
Ms. Carroll introduced Jim Patchett, President of Conservation Design Forum, Inc., the
consultants hired by the City to prepare the conceptual design plan for Hallett’s Open Space. Mr.
Patchett introduced other members of the consulting team present: Randy Brockway, Sara Utter,
and Dave Yucca.
Dave Yucca presented the conceptual design plan, specifically explaining the Hallett’s Quarry
Watershed, Site Inventory, and Concept Area Alternatives. Fundamental components of the three
Concept Area Alternatives were summarized by Mr. Yucca. Mr. Yucca then gave the conceptual
cost estimates (include land acquisition, park elements, and stabilization of the shoreline) for the
Base Plan: approximately $6.4 million; Alternative 2: approximately $7.6 million; Alternative
3: approximately $9.4 million. The increase in costs is primarily due to the acquisition of
additional land.
Council Member Cross said he believes that the costs of each alternative need to be broken down
into the various components: land costs, restoration costs, park elements, etc. Council Member
Quirmbach also thinks that it is important to know what costs pertain specifically to protecting
the water supply (to recharge the City’s water supply in times of drought). Protecting the water
quality to the standards recommended by the Bonestroo Study is important in the opinion of
Council Member Hoffman. Council Member Quirmbach also asked to have the financing
options outlined, and in particular, what prospects we might have in obtaining funding from state
or federal sources. Council Member Campbell pointed out that operating costs for this project
also need to be calculated.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to refer this report to staff to work with the consultants
on the additional above-requested information and to direct that the results of same be made
available to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Tedesco stated his belief that three issues (“the three E’s”) that are very important to citizens
of the community of Ames are education, environment, and enthusiasm for the quality of life. He
asked that the City Council authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to contact the President of the
Ames School Board and the Ames School District Superintendent to discuss the possibility of a joint
bond issue to include various projects that would be of benefit to both entities and the entire
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community.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to proceed in
the manner above-described.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Campbell suggested that the Ames Convention Bureau be included in discussions.
Council Member Hoffman thought that it would be beneficial to include representatives from Story
County.
The meeting recessed at 6:55 p.m. and reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
REVIEW OF ASSET GUIDELINES: Sheila Lundt, Assistant to the City Manager, introduced the
ASSET panel present: Leonard Konopa, Bev Crabtree, and Tim Gartin. Ms. Lundt brought the
Council’s attention to the ASSET Funders’ Priorities. According to Ms. Lundt, the City has
approximately $719,200 allocated in Fiscal Year 2000/01 for services provided by approximately
33 different agencies. She advised that requests for new and/or expanded services are being
received at a rapid rate.
Ms. Lundt said that she is concerned about the proportion of the agencies’ budgets that ASSET
is being asked to assume; it continues to increase. It is important to reinforce to the agencies that
ASSET is not a substitute for their own fund-raising capabilities. Mr. Konopa believes that a
critical element needing to be included in agencies’ applications is to describe the quality of
service they provided, not just how many people were served at what cost. Ms. Crabtree
described outcomes assessment and stated that she believes ASSET needs to develop a way to
provide appropriate education and/or training to agencies to assist them in assessing the results
of their services. She talked about the problems associated with turnover of volunteers serving
on ASSET. Ms. Crabtree explained that many of the agencies are applying for grants and using
funds from ASSET for leverage without informing ASSET. Ms. Lundt is concerned about the
amount of time that will be required of the volunteers to be able to measure effectiveness of
services.
Council Member Quirmbach asked what capacity the City has to help with heating bills for low-
income citizens. Ms. Lundt advised that Mid-Iowa Community Action, a County-wide agency,
does have some limited funds available for that reason; MICA does receive funds from ASSET.
She said that additional requests for funding due to heating cost increases will probably be
received by ASSET.
Tim Gartin asked for direction from the Council as to what action should be taken by ASSET
when agencies provide services in competition with the private sector without providing for any
type of sliding-fee scale. It was pointed out that a criterion placed by the City Council is that the
service be provided to those whom are not able to receive the service on their own accord. The
consensus of the City Council was that they would not favor funding an agency who distributes
their services without special emphasis being given to low- or moderate-income person(s).
Council Member Campbell stated that it may be necessary to mandate the usage of a sliding-fee
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scale.
Council Member Hoffman asked if one of the priorities listed, “Information and Referral,”
needed to remain; it originated over ten years ago. Both Ms. Crabtree and Mr. Konopa feel that
this priority should not be deleted; agencies assist each other and it is part of their general service
delivery.
PRESENTATION OF THE GOLD WELL WORKPLACE AWARD TO THE CITY OF
AMES: Mayor Tedesco recognized City Employee Wellness Supervisor Kathy Keller, Parks and
Recreation Director Nancy Carroll, and Recreation Superintendent Rick Ertz for their efforts in
providing quality wellness programs for City employees. He announced that the City had recently
been presented with the Gold Well Workplace Award. Ames is the only city in the nation to have
earned a Gold Well Workplace Award; four other cities have received Well Workplace Awards
at the silver or bronze level. Kerry Juhl, Executive Director for the Wellness Council of Central
Iowa, the local affiliate of the Wellness Councils of America, explained what needed to be
provided by cities to earn each level of Award. Ms. Juhl remarked on the outstanding
accomplishments of the City of Ames that earned it the Gold Award.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda:
1.M otion app roving p a yment o f claims
2.M otion a pproving minute s of the regular meeting of October 10, 2000 , a nd of the speci al
meetings of October 17 and October 18 , 20 00
3.M otion app rov ing renew al of the follow ing beer perm its/liqu or licenses:
a.C lass C B eer & C lass C W ine - Th e K eg Sh op , 21 8 W elch, Su ite 3
b.C lass C Liqu or & O utdo or Service Privilege - Th e M eeting H ou se, 82 3 W heeler
c.C lass C Liqu or & O utdo or Service Privilege - Th um bs, 28 16 W est Street
d .C la ss B B e e r - R u tt le s, 5 3 1 So u th D u ff
4.RESOLUTION NO. 00 -486 a pproving appointmen t of Rob W ie se to fill vac a nc y on ASSE T
5.RESOLUTION N O. 00-487 approving m odific a tions to Ag reement w ith Iowa DOT providing
for the reconstruction of the inte rs e c tion of Linc oln W a y and Grand Avenue
6.RESOLUTION NO. 00-488 approving tra nsfer of airport hangar leas e from M idwe st Aviation
Services, Inc., to H ap’s Air Service, Inc.
7 .RE SO LUTION NO . 00-489 approving Comm ission on The Arts (CO TA ) m ini-grants
8 .R E S O LU T IO N N O . 0 0 -4 9 0 p ro p o s in g rele a se o f jud gm en t lien s fo r Lo ts 1 a n d 25 o r N o rth rid ge
Pa rkwa y Subdivis ion, 18 th Addition, and s e tting date of hearing
9.RESOLUTION N O. 00-491 authoriz ing eme rgency repairs of 16" r a w wate r w e ll l ine l oc a te d on
S o u th D u ff A v en u e n ear D u tch O v en B ak ery
1 0 .R E S O LU T IO N N O . 0 0 -49 2 ap p rov ing co n tract an d bo n d fo r S o u th D u ff A v en u e T rail Pro ject,
Ph ase I
11.RESOLUTION NO. 00 -493 accepting com plet ion of s treet lights a nd modifying amount of
financial security for Somerset Subdivis ion, 7th Addition
12 .R ES O LU TIO N N O . 00 -49 4 ap prov ing Final M ino r Plat for C ou ntry M eado w s Su bd ivision, First
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.
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REQUEST FOR SIDEWALKS TO BE INSTALLED ON NORTH SIDE OF OAKWOOD
ROAD: Letters requesting that this item be tabled were received and placed around the dais from
Dick and Loni Pringnitz, 2725 Burr Oak Circle, Ames, and from Bonnie Homstad, representative
for the Oakwood Neighborhood Association. A letter in support of the construction of a
sidewalk/bike path along Oakwood Road between Elwood and State was received and placed
around the dais from Robyn Lutz, Neil Lutz, Laura Letz, and Jack Lutz, 2500 Worle Lane, Ames.
Steve Schainker reminded the City Council that they had directed staff to evaluate the placement
of sidewalks along Oakwood Road after a request had been made by Stanley Cyran, 2516
Timberland Road; the sidewalks were being requested to accommodate pedestrians desiring to
access Christofferson Park. Paul Wiegand explained what is already planned as part of the Park
development. He said that this request is further complicated by the fact that some of the area
is located in the County; a portion of the sidewalk would be extended along their right-of-way.
Mr. Wiegand also pointed out that Oakwood Road will be reconstructed in the future with new
storm sewer replacing the ditch section. He said that that project will be scheduled when traffic
volumes reach thresholds that warrant widening the road; it could be 20 years. Mr. Wiegand
outlined the alternatives developed by City staff.
Sonia McClure, 2727 White Oak Drive, Ames, stated that she has several concerns about the
installation of sidewalk on the north side of Oakwood Road. One of her concerns is that it
appears that the sidewalk would need be constructed basically in a ditch; in the past, they have
had water standing in that ditch. She stated that she would like to see the speed limit reduced on
Oakwood Road. A main concern of hers is that the residents of the area were not contacted for
input.
Suzzanne Strong, 2726 White Oak Drive, Ames, is concerned about who will be responsible for
paying for the installation of the sidewalk. She also would like to have the speed limit lowered
on Oakwood Road.
Marilyn Vaughn, 2320 Timberland Road, Ames, testified that presently, it is a very dangerous
situation on Oakwood Road. She favors a stop sign on Green Hills Drive and a speed limit
reduction near Christofferson Park.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to direct staff to begin discussions with the residents
and Story County officials without preference being made for any of the alternatives previously
developed by staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR 2922 WEST STREET: Mayor
Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-495 approving 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.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on first reading an ordinance establishing
the 2922 West Street Urban Revitalization Area.
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Quirmbach, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3594 establishing the 2922 West Street Urban Revitalization Area.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT CHANGES: Mayor Tedesco declared the
hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending Articles
4, 5, 7-10, and 12 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3595 amending Articles 4, 5, 7-10, and 12 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.
AGREEMENT WITH AQUILA ENERGY MARKETING CORPORATION FOR 6 MW OF
ELECTRIC CAPACITY: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-
496 approving the Capacity Purchase Agreements with Aquila Energy Marketing Corporation
for 6 MW of capacity in 2001 and 2002.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, to amend the motion to include approving an
agreement to sell 2.5 MW of capacity for 2001 and 2002 to Iowa State University.
Vote on Amendment: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Roll Call Vote on Amended Motion: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REVIEW OF CITY’S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO: Sherry Meier, City Treasurer, gave a
report on the City of Ames’ investments on hand as of September 30, 2000. She reviewed the
earnings recorded fiscal year-to-date.
SOUTH DUFF COMMUNITY PARK UTILITIES PROJECT (BILLY SUNDAY ROAD):
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-497 accepting as
complete and satisfactory the contract for the Billy Sunday Road Sanitary Sewer and Water Main
Program (South Duff Community Park Utilities); ordering final payment, determining amount
to be assessed, and ordering final plat and schedule.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
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made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-498 adopting final
assessment schedule and amending, confirming, and levying assessments for the Billy Sunday
Road Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Program (South Duff Community Park Utilities).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ELEVATED WATER TANK PROJECT: City Attorney John Klaus reviewed condemnation
procedures. Mr. Klaus stated, however, that it is conceivable that an agreement for a voluntary
sale may be reached.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to set the date of public hearing regarding land acquisition
for this project for November 28, 2000, and direct staff to notify the affected property owners.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON HUNT STREET: Moved by
Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance designating parking prohibitions
on Hunt Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO EFFECTIVE DATES OF INSURANCE CERTIFICATES
FOR LICENSING OF TREE SURGEONS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to pass
on first reading an ordinance pertaining to effective dates of insurance certificates for licensing
of tree surgeons.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON BEL AIR DRIVE AND
COOLIDGE DRIVE: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second 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 Goodhue, to pass on
second 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 Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third
reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3592 rezoning 2418 State Avenue from “Agricultural” to
“Residential Low Density.”
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REZONING 1598 SE 16TH STREET FROM “STORY COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL” TO “HIGHWAY ORIENTED COMMERCIAL”: Moved by Cross,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3593 rezoning
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1598 SE 16th Street from “Story County Agricultural” to “Highway Oriented Commercial”.
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 Cross, to refer to staff the letter from Harry
McMaken requesting that the City modify their existing lease with the Youth Sports Complex
to include the land immediately adjacent to the existing complex.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to refer to staff the letter from Ames Main Street
District dated October 24, 2000, requesting free parking on Saturdays for customers and to utilize
the holiday lighting on the exterior of buildings for the holiday season.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to refer to staff the letter from Marlys Cooper
requesting a new CyRide route on SE 16th Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:50 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor