HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 11/14/2000MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA NOVEMBER 14, 2000
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on the 14th day of November, 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: 6:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION ON FIRE STATION CONCEPT STUDY: City Manager Steve Schainker
gave the background leading to the preparation of the Fire Station #3 Concept Study and how
staff arrived at the recommended site selection. The proposed site is in the northwest corner of
the State Nursery (east of the intersection of South Duff Avenue and Airport Road). Fire Station
#2 would be relocated from Welch Avenue to City land near the intersection of North Dakota
and Delaware if the City grows to the southwest, as prescribed by the Land Use Policy Plan. Mr.
Schainker emphasized that the strategy for addressing the travel-time goal only relates to fire
suppression. He advised that, in discussions with Mary Greeley Medical Center, administrators
indicated that they intended to retain primary responsibility for emergency medical services
within the City.
Chief Clint Petersen told the Council that over 30 potential fire station sites were identified. Sites
were then prioritized according to their current and future population distribution, occupancy
usage, and travel routes. He said that ten potential sites located on South Duff were investigated
from South Third Street to Crystal, with estimated land costs for those locations ranging from
$225,000 to $700,000. Staff identified an optimal site location as being land east of the
intersection of South Duff and Airport Road. Chief Petersen advised the City Council that staff
met with representatives of the State Nursery, and as a result of their meeting, the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources granted to the City of Ames a perpetual easement for the
construction and operation of a fire station on 1.33 acres of State Nursery land on South Duff
Avenue for a cost of $1. Chief Petersen gave special thanks to Ames Nursery Forester Jerry
Grebasch and State Forester Mike Brandrup for their efforts and cooperation.
Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred summarized the one-time capital costs and ongoing
operating costs for a new Fire Station #3: approximately $1,275,248. Mr. Kindred explained that
since borrowing money to build a fire station is a “general corporate purpose,” a 60% voter
approval would be needed to authorize the sale of General Obligation Bonds. The total apparatus
costs for Station #3 would be approximately $945,000. The Council was advised that borrowing
money to purchase fire apparatus is an “essential corporate purpose”; the City Council would be
authorized to issue General Obligation Bonds to purchase the equipment needed at Fire Station
#3: a rescue truck (approximately $145,000) and a ladder truck (approximately $800,000). Mr.
Kindred stated that additional personnel costs are estimated to be $124,177; these costs would
be obligations of the City’s General Fund.
Mr. Schainker explained the financial impact of this project to the citizens of Ames: $15 -
$17/$100,000 of assessed valuation. He pointed out that taxes will likely need to be increased
by $25/$100,000 of assessed valuation just to finance our existing service levels and approved
Capital Improvement Plan projects; therefore, if this project is approved, the additional cost to
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a homeowner in 2002-03 is estimated to increase by a total of $40 - $42/$100,000 of assessed
valuation.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the concept for Fire Station #3, as proposed
by staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed at 6:50 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
SUMMIT NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT: Lynette Windsor,
City Project Coordinator for the Neighborhood Improvement Program, introduced Michelle
Kendrick and Tara Lawson, members of the Student Committee of New Student Days 2000. Ms.
Kendrick and Ms. Lawson explained and showed pictures of the Summit Neighborhood
Improvement Program project, stating that it was a cooperative effort between the neighborhood
residents and the New Student Days 2000 program. It involved students assisting residents of the
Summit Neighborhood with certain tasks, such as landscaping, cleaning gutters, painting a
house, extending a sidewalk, spreading gravel on driveways, and general yard work. The students
received $3,200 for accomplishing this project. It was estimated that the cost to accomplish this
project would have been $13,200 for materials and the labor of 500 ISU students.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of October 24, 2000, and of the special meeting of
October 31, 2000
3.Motion approving renew al of the fo llow ing liqu or licenses & beer permits:
a.Class C Beer - Kum & Go # 209, 33 37 Lincoln Way
b.Class C Beer & Class C Wine - Kum & Go #214, 111 Duff Avenue
c.Class C Beer & Class C Wine - Kum & Go #21 5, 45 06 Lincoln W ay
d.Class C Beer & Class C Wine - Kum & Go #216, 203 Welch Avenue
e.Class C Beer - Kwik Shop #550, 715 - 24 Streetth
f.Class C Beer - Southgate Expresse, 110 A irpo rt Road
4.Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
5.Motion directing City Attorney to draft ordinance changing parking prohibitions along both sides of
West Street 130' west of Woodland Street and designating parking prohibitions in front of 215
Howard Avenue
6.RESO LUTION NO. 00-499 approving and adopting Supplement No. 21A to the Ames Municipal
Code, 1995
7.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 00 -5 0 0 proposin g release of jud gm ent lien a risin g from C ity of A m es V S R egency
B uilde rs, Inc., and R e gency Land C o., L.C ., pertaining to Lo t 10 in Plat 7 of B lo om ington H eights and
se tting date o f public hea ring fo r N o vem ber 28, 2000
8.RESOLUTION NO . 00-501 approving payment to McLeodUSA, Inc., in the amount of $65,187 for
use of installed fiber optic cable
9.RESOLUTION NO. 00-502 approving project agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation
for resurfacing G rand Avenue from 5th Street to 18th Street
10.RESOLUTION NO. 00-503 accepting completion of 1998/1999 Arterial Street Rehabilitation
Program (13th Street)
11.RESO LUTION NO. 00-504 accepting completion of Resource Recovery Air Classifier Project
12.RESOLUTION NO. 0 0-505 accepting completion of 2000/01 Water System Improvements #2
Project.
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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.
REQUESTS FROM AMES MAIN STREET DISTRICT PERTAINING TO DOWNTOWN
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to approve the request of the
Ames Main Street District to have the Ames Electric Services Department donate the energy to
run the holiday lighting on downtown buildings from November 18 thru December 31, 2000.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to approve the request to suspend parking enforcement
for the Central Business District on every Saturday from November 18 thru December 18, 2000,
and weekdays from 5-6 PM from November 18 thru December 23, 2000.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM PROPERTY OWNERS FOR EXCEPTION TO THE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST PROVISION IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S SECTION 8 RENTAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Vanessa Baker-Latimer, Housing Coordinator, explained that this
new policy affects one client, who is currently participating in the City’s Section 8 Program. This
client’s lease would terminate at her current residence at the end of December 2000. She has,
however, been approved for another residence under the Section 8 Program.
David G. Arkovich, 3119 Northwood Drive, Ames, reiterated that he is a City employee who has
been a landlord under the City’s Section 8 Rental Assistance Program; he is the property owner
of 205/207 Wellons. He had asked the City Council to make an exception to the recently
approved change in the Program policy and allow his current tenant to continue to lease from
him under the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program until such a time as she elects to move from
their unit. Mr. Arkovich explained that the client is a single mother with two children, and they
have become accustomed to their neighborhood. He quoted portions of the City’s Mission
Statement about its employees being caring people and said that it would not be in the best
interest of his client to have to uproot her family in December. It was pointed out that the client
in question is a college student who will graduate in May, 2001.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-511 giving the client
the option to extend her lease with David Arkovich under the Section 8 Rental Assistance
program until July 1, 2001.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CHANGE IN PARKING PROHIBITIONS ALONG EMERALD DRIVE (JEWEL DRIVE TO
GARDEN DRIVE): Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to direct the City Attorney to draft
an ordinance changing parking prohibitions from the east to the west side and to designate
parking prohibitions along the east side of Emerald Drive 150' west of Jewel Drive.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
NEW CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE FOR COMFORT SUITES, 2609 ELWOOD DRIVE:
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Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to approve a new Class B Liquor License for
Comfort Suites, 2609 Elwood Drive.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
NEW CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE FOR COUNTRY INNS & SUITES, 2605 SE 16TH
STREET: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to approve a new Class B Liquor License
for Country Inn & Suites, 2605 SE 16th Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR 126 MAIN STREET: Moved by Wirth, seconded by
Goodhue, to approve the request by Nyle Cottington of H & R Block for an encroachment permit
for a sign at 126 Main Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ORDINANCE BANNING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES: Mayor Tedesco
advised that the City-requested opinion of the Attorney General regarding the City’s jurisdiction
to adopt an ordinance prohibiting smoking in public places under Iowa Code Chapter 142 was
received via fax shortly after 5:00 p.m. today. The Attorney General concluded that such an
ordinance would not be inconsistent with or in conflict with Chapter 142B of the Code of Iowa.
Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open.
Fred Miller, 2502 Bristol Drive, Ames, explained that he had been asked by restaurant/bar
owners and the Tobacco Task Force to present a Compromise Proposal to the City Council
regarding an ordinance for a smoking ban in public places. Mr. Miller is not a restaurant or bar
owner, and he is not a member of the Tobacco Task Force. He explained that the Compromise
Proposal had various imperfections for each of the parties; each group had to make some
concessions.
Mr. Miller said that it is the hope of both groups that the City Council will refer the details of the
Compromise Proposal to a working committee composed of the City Attorney, Mary Kitchell
and Len Monte of the Tobacco Task Force, and Bob Cummings and Rich Johansen, representing
the hospitality industry.
Mr. Miller read the Compromise Proposal, as follows:
1.Restaurants, bars and taverns shall be non-smoking from 6 AM thru 8:30 PM daily. At
8:30 PM, these establishments may designate a smoking area in compliance with state law.
--Bars and taverns are exempt if food sales are 10% of gross sales or less. In the case
of food served on premise from outside vendors, these sales are to be included in
food sales and gross sales.
--Should an establishment decide, on a consistent and regularly scheduled basis, to
terminate food service prior to 8:30 PM, then this establishment may begin to allow
smoking at the scheduled time.
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--Outdoor seating areas will be considered as indoor areas if food is served.
2.Truckstop establishments are allowed to establish an unrestricted smoking area that is fully
enclosed and has a separate ventilation system. Should the establishment later enlarge the
dining area, no expansion can be made of the smoking area.
3.Bowling alleys shall be non-smoking from 6 AM through 6 PM. After 6 PM, these
establishments may designate a smoking area in compliance with state law. Due to specific
league play, the time to allow smoking on Thursdays is advanced to 3 PM. Bowling alleys
are allowed to establish an unrestricted smoking area that is fully enclosed and has a
separate ventilation system.
4.Common areas of hotels and motels shall be smoke-free.
5.A smoke-free zone of 15 feet at the main entrance/exit of all restaurants, bars, taverns,
truckstops, and bowling alleys shall be maintained except where adjacent establishments
preclude such zones.
6.Customers under 18 years of age are not allowed in smoking areas.
7.An ordinance developed from these guidelines shall be effective no earlier than six months
following enactment. Diligent enforcement is expected.
Mary Kitchell, 3122 Kingman, Ames, advised that the Ames Tobacco Task Force supports the
Compromise Proposal. Len Monte, 1422 Jefferson, Ames, said that the Task Force is willing to
go along with the Compromise because it satisfies some of the requests of both groups.
C. Stassis, 3970 North Dakota Avenue, Ames, asked that the City Council set aside this
ordinance as he feels that it is not in the best interest of the citizens of Ames. He pointed out that
Ames is the home of many University students and persons from other countries; many of those
persons feel that such an ordinance restricts their freedom and may elect not to live here. Mr.
Stassis feels that Ames needs to consider what image they would be projecting if they did pass
this ordinance.
Jonathan Sargent, 2030 Cessna Street, Ames, said that it is not the place of the government to
restrict smoking in private establishments. He pointed out that it is a person’s right to choose
whether to smoke and the restaurant owners’ to choose whether to allow it in their establishment.
Mr. Sargent feels that it is not the job of government to protect the people from all the evils of
the world.
Kejing Wang, 437 - 26th Street, Ames, said that he believes that smoking is wrong, but opposes
the smoking ban because it restricts the freedom and respect of Americans. He feels that this
issue should not be about the personal opinions of the members of the City Council.
Costas Soukalis, 1016 Idaho Avenue, Ames, stated his opposition to the smoking ban. He feels
that it should be left to the restaurant owners whether or not to make their establishments non-
smoking. Although he is not a smoker, he feels that such an ordinance restricts the freedom of
individuals. He urged the City Council to vote against a smoking ban.
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Steve Erickson, 1007 Lincoln Way, Ames, said that he was opposed to a smoking ban in
restaurants and bars because it restricts peoples’ freedom of choice. He wondered what the City
Council would outlaw next.
Alex Rodeck, 133 Beedle Drive, Apartment #7, Ames, also opposes the smoking ban as it
restricts the individual’s freedom of expression. He feels that it will lead to a totalitarian form
of government. Mr. Rodeck advised that the Government of Student Body, of which he is a
member, has voted to oppose the smoking ban.
Kathy Kempen, 127 N. Oak, Ames, the owner of the Fox bar, reiterated her opposition to a
smoking ban based on the economic impact it would have on the restaurants/bars. Ms. Kempen
advised that only ten (10) of the 300 persons who completed a survey in her establishment felt
that the City Council had the right to decide on such a ban.
Rodney Hibbs, 3708 Jewel, Ames, representing the Citizens for Fair Retail Trade Practices,
presented petitions containing 385 signatures opposing a smoking ban. Mr. Hibbs asked the City
Council not to pass any form of ordinance prohibiting smoking in public places.
Sandra Peters, 607 E. 13th Street, Ames, spoke in support of the smoking ban. She pointed out
that respect goes both ways and believes that people have the right to breathe clean air. Ms.
Peters said that a person’s right to smoke is not being taken away; they just would not be able
to smoke in public places. She feels that the key word is “compromise.” She believes that people
who smoke do not have the right to jeopardize everyone’s health. Ms. Peters feels that the
Compromise Proposal honors the rights of both parties.
Angela Soukoulis, 1016 Idaho Avenue, said that she was born in Romania and lived in Greece,
living under a dictatorship in both countries. She enjoys the freedoms that she has in Ames and
believes that everyone has the right to decide for themselves whether to dine in a restaurant that
allows smoking.
George Papouchis, 114 S. Duff, Ames, pointed out that his restaurant is equipped with adequate
ventilation systems; however, he is opposed to the City Council making the decision for the
restaurant owners or the residents of Ames. He presented petitions signed by 164 people who
prefer to have the freedom to choose.
Natalie Battles, 1221 Curtiss Avenue, Ames, spoke as a member of the American Cancer
Society. She stated that the American Cancer Society does not support the Compromise
Proposal as it does not adequately protect the public. She encouraged the City Council to revisit
the introductory ordinance.
Anna Woodin, 2206 Ironwood, Ames, explained that she was recently diagnosed with asthma.
She realizes that people have the right to choose, but she cannot tolerate any smoke; and
therefore, cannot frequent restaurants where smoking is allowed.
Peter Sherman, 3213 Ross Road, Ames, addressed each item under the Compromise Proposal,
pointing out complications and conflicts he sees with it.
Fabian Cook, 1212 N. Second Street, Ames, urged the Council not to pass this ordinance due to
the impacts it has on the freedoms of individuals.
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Mark Jamison, 2048 Prairie View East, Ames, doesn’t believe that this ordinance should be
passed because it restricts the person’s right to choose.
Don Walters, 56533-245th Street, Ames, stated that he has been in the restaurant business in
Ames for the past 25 years. He said that he is not convinced that a restaurant can make money
if it doesn’t allow smoking. Mr. Walters believes that a smoking ban could seriously impact
businesses.
Cynthia Page, 1228 Stafford, Ames, believes that this is not a health issue, it is a liberty issue.
She believes it targets a certain group of people. Ms. Page said that it is the public’s
responsibility to tell people what they want done, not the City Council’s.
Dan Sherman, 3213 Ross Road, Ames, said that it is obvious to him that the issues are: there is
a proposed ban on smoking and that smoking is a health problem. He pointed out that it is a well-
known fact that drinking drivers kill innocent people. Mr. Sherman said that he doesn’t
understand the logic behind basing the proposed smoking ban on the premise that it is a public
health concern when no mention is made of banning alcohol.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. Mayor Tedesco pointed out
that if the Compromise Proposal is referred to the City Attorney, another public hearing will be
held at the time of the first reading of that ordinance.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to refer the Compromise Proposal to the City Attorney
for drafting of an ordinance.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE “UTHE
FARM” THAT IS GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF BLOOMINGTON ROAD, WEST
OF THE BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AND EAST OF GEORGE
WASHINGTON CARVER FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL) TO “SRLD” (SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) AND “SRMD” (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM
DENSITY): Brian O’Connell, Director of Planning and Housing, explained the request of the
developers to rezone the property commonly known as the “Uthe Farm,” a tract of land
consisting of 224 acres. He pointed out the areas requested to be zoned “SRLD” and those
requested to be zoned “SRMD”. Because this land is classified as “Near Term Lands” for
purposes of the Land Use Policy Plan, the developers of the property will be responsible for all
costs, both on-site and off-site, that are associated with the development of the property. Mr.
O’Connell reviewed components of the Zoning Change Agreement that had been signed by the
developers.
Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open.
Marilyn Fulkerson, 3007 Almond Road, Ames, stated that she is not opposed to the “Uthe Farm”
Subdivision, but she is opposed to the Chilton Drive egress as proposed onto George Washington
Carver Avenue. She asked that the Chilton Drive exit be removed from the plan. She has
concerns over the safety of her family since the back yard of her property is very shallow.
Bill Fulkerson, 3007 Almond Road, Ames, also spoke against Chilton Drive intersecting with
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George Washington Carver. He gave some alternatives for the location of Chilton Drive.
Chuck Winkleblack, 3206 Magnolia Circle, Ames, stated that the developers are not interested
in maintaining a private street, and the City staff does not want Chilton Drive to line up with
George Washington Carver. They feel that they reached a compromise by agreeing to pay for
trees as a buffer. Mr. Winkleblack said the developers would like to see the cul-de-sac at Preston
Avenue stay in and pointed out that the City ordinance does not prohibit the creation of them.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Paul Wiegand addressed the matter of lining up Chilton Drive with George Washington Carver
and explained why staff is not in favor of that option.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-506 approving the
Zoning Change Agreement.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-507 approving the
Preliminary Plat.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross to amend the motion to have the staff recommendation include the cul-de-sac
at Preston Avenue.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning the
property commonly known as the “Uthe Farm” from “A” (Agricultural) to “SRLD” (Suburban
Residential Low Density) and “SRMD” (Suburban Residential Medium Density).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON PROPOSED RELEASE OF JUDGMENT LIENS FOR LOTS 1 AND 25 OF
NORTHRIDGE PARKWAY SUBDIVISION, 18TH ADDITION: 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. 00-508 approving the
proposed release of judgment liens for Lots 1 and 25 of Northridge Parkway Subdivision, 18th
Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON LINCOLN WAY AND GRAND AVENUE INTERSECTION UTILITIES
RELOCATION: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak,
the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-509 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Ames Trenching & Excavating, Inc., of
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Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $455,700.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE
30, 2000: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 00-510 approving
the Comprehensive Annual Finance Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REPORT ON SOUTH DUFF SPEED LIMITS: Director of Public Works Paul Wiegand
reminded the City Council that they had directed staff to work with the Iowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) to lower the existing 50 mile-per-hour (mph) speed limit to 35 mph along
South Duff Avenue (U. S. #69) in an area adjacent to the Southdale area. Staff explored several
alternatives with the IDOT and met with residents of the Southdale Neighborhood Association.
Mr. Wiegand advised that the IDOT did consent to lowering the speed limit from 50 to 45 mph
in a segment from Airport Road south to 330 feet south of Jewel Drive. The Mayor and City staff
met with the IDOT’s new director in efforts to further reduce the speed limit along the South
Duff area, and the IDOT has submitted a counterproposal to temporarily lower the speed limits
by 5 mph along the entire section (except along the section from South 16th Street to the Squaw
Creek Bridge, where they will lower it by 10 mph) for a period of one year. Mr. Wiegand
explained that in order to make this temporary designation a permanent speed limit, the IDOT
is requiring that the City provide the enforcement/promotion/education needed to lower
prevailing motorists’ speeds to comply with the temporarily designated speed limit. The City
Council was advised by Mr. Wiegand that staff is recommending that the proposal from the
IDOT not be supported. He pointed to the need for concentrated enforcement by the Police
Department (at a cost of approximately $4,000), the belief that it will be very difficult to achieve
50% compliance; and if the speed limit is set arbitrarily low (based on the 85th percentile
motorist speed), the speed differential may increase sideswipe and rear-end accidents as the
faster vehicles attempt to move through the traffic stream.
Council Member Wirth advised that she had met with residents of the Southdale area. The
residents requested that the City Council ask the DOT to continue monitoring the situation every
four to six months and to consider the following speed limits: Squaw Creek to S. 16th at 40 mph;
South 16th to Airport Road at 45 mph; Airport Road, 330' south of Jewel, at 45 mph; and 330'
south of Jewel to Ken Maril at 45 mph.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to ask the IDOT to continue monitoring the situation
every four to six months and to consider speed limits, as follows: Squaw Creek to S. 16th at 40
mph; South 16th to Airport Road at 45 mph; Airport Road, 330' south of Jewel, at 45 mph; and
330' south of Jewel to Ken Maril at 45 mph.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON HUNT STREET: Moved by
Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an ordinance designating parking
prohibitions on Hunt Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO EFFECTIVE DATES OF INSURANCE CERTIFICATES
FOR LICENSING OF TREE SURGEONS: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to pass on
second 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 Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3596 designating parking prohibitions on BelAir Drive and Coolidge Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE RATIFYING COMPENSATION INCREASES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2,
2000, FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on
third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3597 ratifying compensation increases effective
January 2, 2000, for Mayor and City Council.
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 letter dated
November 6, 2000, from the Iowa State University Research Park Corporation.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff the request of the Ames Jaycees for
reimbursement for the cost of the generators used for the 4th of July celebration.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff the letter dated November 7, 2000,
from the Ames Heritage Association.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to refer to staff a proposed resolution concerning
the Iowa Beverage Container Law.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Campbell asked for a status report on the property at 123 Beach Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:42 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor