HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 01/26/1999MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JANUARY 26, 1999
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th day of January, 1999, 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, Hoffman, Parks,
Quirmbach, and Wirth.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
RECOGNITION PRESENTATION TO PUBLIC ART DONORS: Dan Rice, Chairman,
recognized the other members of the Ames Public Art Commission who were present. Mr.
Rice introduced Doug and Pat Brown. Doug Brown announced that he and his wife, Pat, were
making an unrestricted gift of $25,000 to the City of Ames for the purchase of public art. He
challenged others in the community to match their gift.
Mr. Rice, as Chairman of the Public Art Commission, requested that the Council act on Item
#19a of tonight’s agenda to accept the monetary gift.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-34 accepting the
monetary donation from Doug and Pat Brown in the amount of $25,000 to be used for the
purchase of public art.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Mayor Tedesco presented a plaque to the Browns in appreciation of their outstanding gift in
support of public art in Ames.
PRESENTATION OF BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS FOR HOLIDAY LIGHTING: Bill
LeGrange presented holiday lighting awards as follows: Best Residential Holiday Decoration
Award to Emogene Barringer, 3203 Greenwood Circle; Best Decorated Holiday Tree to Ron
and Rebecca Juelfs, 3315 Buchanan Court; Best Decorated Holiday Business to Cazador’s
restaurant, 127 Dotson Drive; Best Decorated Greek House to Beta Theta Pi, 2120 Lincoln
Way; Best Neighborhood Award to the neighborhood at the west end of the cul-de-sac on 26th
Street; Clark W. Griswold Award to David Millard, 1501 Glendale, who is the owner of the
residence, and to Andy Venzke, a senior at ISU, who designed the display.
PRESENTATION OF THE AMES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (ACVB)
ANNUAL REPORT: Rich Harter, Executive Director, highlighted a few of the
ACVB’s accomplishments contained in its 1998 Annual Report and distributed copies of it as
well as their 1999 Marketing Plan to Council.
PROCLAMATION FOR RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK: FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 1999:
Mayor Tedesco proclaimed February 8 - 14, 1999, as the Random Acts of Kindness Week.
Don Withers was present to accept the proclamation on behalf of the Unity Church of Ames,
who is hosting this national event.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to approve the following items on the
Consent Agenda:
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving minutes of regular meeting of January 12, 1999, and of special meeting of
January 19, 1999
3. Motion setting March 11, 1999, at 6:30 PM as the regular City Council meeting date
4. Motion setting February 9 and February 23, 1999, at 6:30 PM as Conference Board meeting
dates
5. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class A Liquor - American Legion, 225 Main
b. Class BW Liquor - House of Chen, 2508 Ferndale
c. Class BW Liquor - The Pizza Kitchens, 120 Hayward
d. Class C Liquor - Café Lovish, 2512 Lincoln Way
6. Motion receiving report of no bids, waiving formal bidding requirements, and authorizing staff
to negotiate a contract regarding the Operation of Yard Waste Disposal
7. RESOLUTION NO. 99-26 approving award of contract for two Wheel Loaders with
Accessories
8. RESOLUTION NO. 99-27 approving contract and bond for the Construction of Tuckpointing
and Related Repairs for the City Hall Building
9. RESOLUTION NO. 99-28 approving Fifth Street artwork contract with David Dahlquist
10. RESOLUTION NO. 99-29 approving project grant agreement for the Phase II Flood
Mitigation Assistance Program between the Iowa Emergency Management Division and the
City of Ames
11. RESOLUTION NO. 99-30 approving project grant agreement for the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program between the Iowa Emergency Management Division and the City of Ames
12. RESOLUTION NO. 99-31 approving City of Ames’ EDSA Revolving Loan Fund Application
and City of Ames’ participation in the Community Investment Fund
13. RESOLUTION NO. 99-32 approving continuation of Airport Farm lease for one year
14. RESOLUTION NO. 99-33 approving Final Plat for Somerset, 4th 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.
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION/MAIN STREET RENOVATION: Dan Rice, Chairman of the
Pubic Art Commission, introduced artist David Dahlquist. Mr. Dahlquist described the
artworks he is proposing to be incorporated into the Main Street renovation project, as follows:
a colorful representation of a railroad lantern incorporated into the street surface at the
intersection of Main Street and Kellogg Avenue, internally lighted pedestals made of stamped
2
steel mounted atop piers on corners at Main Street’s intersections with Clark, Kellogg, and
Duff Avenues; and clay tiles decorating a low planter near the eastern end of Main Street
which would portray elements of the railroad motif.
Council Member Campbell asked if there would be problems with the tile adhering. Mr.
Dahlquist stated that on a similar public art project, there had been one tile damaged in five
years. It is important, according to Mr. Dahlquist, to provide periodic maintenance; check the
grout joints.
Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred informed the Council that there are still a few crosswalk
safety issues in the Main Street and Kellogg intersection design which need to be worked out
with the City’s Traffic Engineer.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the designs for the artwork proposed
by artist David Dahlquist to be incorporated into the Main Street renovation project subject
to the crosswalk safety issues being resolved.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMES MAIN STREET DISTRICT REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PARKING
REGULATIONS: Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to approve the request from the Ames Main
Street District for waiver of parking regulations in the Central Business District for the “Dollar
Days” event on February 4, 5, and 6, 1999.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (ISU) FOR ORDINANCE INCREASING
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX TO 7%: Murray Blackwelder, Vice-President for External Affairs at ISU,
stated that the University is asking that a special election be scheduled on a 2% hotel/motel
tax increase with the revenues from same to be used to finance improvements at Hilton
Coliseum and possibly Scheman Continuing Education Center. The University is prepared to
pay for the costs associated with the special election. Mr. Blackwelder said that a joint task
force had been formed by the University, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Convention &
Visitors Bureau, and this proposal has the approval of the majority of the task force.
Mr. Blackwelder introduced Dan Krieger, Co-Chair of the Community/University
Relations/Chamber Committee; Warren Madden, Vice-President for Business and Finance at
ISU; Mark North, Executive Director of the Iowa State Center; Joe Romano, Vice-President
of Ogden Entertainment Services; and Gene Smith, Director of Athletics at ISU.
Mark North explained that the program innovations to be put before the public for their
consideration have a total cost of $5.9 million. He identified improvements to be made for
those dollars: (1) fire safety, exiting, and code-compliance issues; (2) improvement of
disability accessibility; (3) additional restrooms; (4) installation of handrails and aisle lights
in all parquet and balcony aisles; (5) expanding the seating capacity of Hilton by adding 84
seats on the arena floor level, 807 seats on the concourse level, and 574 seats in the balcony
3
level. Mr. North said that Iowa State would like to begin the renovation work in January 2000.
Mr. North stated that the improvements were needed to correct fire deficiencies and meet
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, improve guest amenities primarily
through the addition of restrooms, and keep the Iowa State Center through bookings at Hilton
Coliseum on stable financial footing.
Warren Madden explained that the proposed renovations would be financed from a
combination of sources: $3.1 million from ISU Improvement Fund, $350,000 from the
University’s reimbursement from FEMA after the 1993 flood, and the remainder from the
proposed increase in hotel/motel taxes (approximately $2.5 million). Mr. Madden said they
are proposing that for the first five years of the tax increase, all proceeds would be committed
towards the Hilton project; and in the second five years, 1% of the proposed 2% increase
would be committed to the Hilton project and the second 1% would go to the Ames Visitors
and Convention Bureau.
Mr. Madden said that Iowa State Memorial Union, which currently is exempt from collecting
the hotel/motel tax on rooms in the Iowa Code, would be prepared to voluntarily collect the
full 7% on their rooms or the equivalent of a surcharge. Subject to the Council’s approval, the
City Manager and City Attorney, the Regents’ Bond Counsel, and other financial advisors
would need to develop the appropriate legal documents, and Mr. Madden said the University
is prepared to work out these details with the City.
Council Member Quirmbach asked if the issue of raising the hotel/motel tax is really tied to
the expenditure of adding seats to Hilton Coliseum. It was his understanding that funding for
all the other elements comes from other sources. Mr. Blackwelder said that the proposal is a
compilation of suggestions from members of the task force; it has changed many times, but
their most recent proposal is what the Council has been given.
At the request of Council Member Cross, Mark North explained the need for additional seating
at Hilton. The additional seating capacity is necessary if Hilton Coliseum is to be a competitor
to host major events in the future. Cross asked whom we are competing against and how these
renovations will better position us against those arenas. North said Hilton is competing with
arenas in the Quad Cities, Omaha, and Des Moines. He said if Hilton has the gross potential,
then they will have additional negotiating power with the agencies.
Council Member Quirmbach asked if the hotel tax would also be imposed on rooms in
residence halls that are rented during conferences and other events held at the University. Mr.
Blackwelder stated that imposing the tax on residence hall rooms was not in the proposal.
Council Member Parks asked the nature of clientele who rent rooms in the residence halls.
Murray Blackwelder advised that these rooms are generally only available in the summertime,
and the majority of users are attendees at athletic, academic, or church-related camps and Iowa
4
Games participants.
Mayor Tedesco asked if the portion that is to be funded by the hotel/motel tax effectively has
a ten-year payback. Mr. Blackwelder stated that was correct. Mayor Tedesco clarified that the
University is asking the Council to support an ordinance to call a special election to increase
the hotel/motel tax to 7% with no sunset clause at ten years or a period certain.
Council Member Wirth inquired as to the projected date for the election. City Attorney John
Klaus stated that he could have the ordinance ready by the next regular City Council meeting;
however, the timeframe needs to be coordinated with the County Auditor, who is the
Commissioner of Elections. The election could be held in conjunction with the next regular
election next fall or a special election could be held. Mr. Klaus advised that the ballot issue
would state that the proposition would be to increase the hotel/motel tax to 7%; it would not
need to have any details on how the additional 2% would be spent. That is a matter which
needs to be worked out by the City Council. Steve Schainker advised that the details of the
contract need to be worked out as far as if the Council wants the money distributed to the
Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Schainker stated that the actual debt will not be borne
by the City of Ames; the City would not be involved in the borrowing of the money.
Mr. Schainker asked Mr. Blackwelder what would happen after the ten-year period. Murray
Blackwelder stated that the contract only needs to be valid for ten years. After ten years, it is
up to the City where the proceeds go from the additional 2%. Council Member Parks stated
that this should be defined as a finite project and that new determinations will be made prior
to the expiration of this debt how the funds would be utilized.
The City Manager asked Council if they would like to have the contracts worked out before
the actual date of the election. Mayor Tedesco did not think that was necessary as there would
be no contracts if it the ballot issue failed. Council Member Parks thinks Council could pass
a resolution that dictates that the proceeds would only pay for these improvements with the
contractual issues being worked out after the election. Council Member Campbell feels that
it is important that the City’s contractual arrangement with Iowa State University end after ten
years and that the community will have a say after that ten-year period as to how the proceeds
of the additional 2% tax are expended. Murray Blackwelder said the University is prepared
to have the agreements ready.
Council Member Quirmbach asked if the request to add seating capacity at Hilton was to
generate additional athletic revenue. Gene Smith advised that it was not for additional ticket
sales, but would assist them in appropriately seating those donors who support the scholarship
program through their priority seating plan.
Mayor Tedesco inquired if the additional seating would put the University in a better position
to host NCAA events. Gene Smith replied that the more seats available, the better the
opportunity to be chosen to host those types of events. He said that Ames’ hotels are now to
a point where the needs of the teams are able to be met.
5
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
increasing the hotel/motel tax to 7%; said ordinance to include a stipulation for the
disbursement of revenues from the additional 2%.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON RENOVATION OF THE CIRCULATION AND MEDIA DEPARTMENTS
AT THE AMES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no
one wishing to testify, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to pass RESOLUTION NO. 99-35 awarding a
contract to Bergstrom Construction, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $32,300 for
renovation of the Circulation and Media Departments at the Ames Public Library.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON EX-SEED GENETICS: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. Mark Reinig,
Planning and Housing Department, explained that the project being proposed is the
construction of a $4,000,000 new research headquarters on a 8.35-acre parcel at the ISU
Research Park. ExSeed Genetics will conduct research and development into corn genetics
and starch biochemistry and molecular biology. The facility will include laboratory space,
offices, a seed warehouse, and greenhouse space. An additional $1,000,000 will be invested
in machinery, equipment, and furnishings. Mr. Reinig detailed how the needs for the proposed
activities were identified. He said that with the addition of 30 new research and development
positions and retention of 23 employees with wages higher than the Story County average, the
establishment of a research headquarters for ExSeed Genetics, LLC, will assist in providing
a diversity of possible employment for Ames and Story County residents. Mr. Reinig said the
proposed activities will be funded by a $200,000 forgivable loan by an Economic
Development Set Aside grant, a $50,000 forgivable loan by the City of Ames/AEDC, a
$50,000 loan by the City of Ames RLF, and by a $5,000,000 capital investment by ExSeed
Genetics, LLC. The application needs to be submitted by January 27, 1999. Approximately
51% of the EDSA funds requested will benefit persons of low- and moderate-income levels.
The proposed activities included in the application will be conducted at the ISU Research
Park. There will be no displacement of people or businesses as the activity is taking place in
existing facilities.
The hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-36 approving
submission of an EDSA application on behalf of ExSeed Genetics to the Iowa Department of
Economic Development.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting
nay: None. Abstaining: Parks.
Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these
6
minutes.
URBAN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM: Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to table this
item to be considered last on tonight’s agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RECONSIDERATION OF DENSITY “GOAL” IN SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT: Discussion ensued on the reconsideration of the density “goal” of four dwelling
units per acre in Suburban Residential development.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to repeal the former motion of setting a density
“goal” rather than a mandate of four dwelling units per acre in Suburban Residential
development.
Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay: Cross,
Parks. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-38 setting a
requirement of 4.0 units per acre with the other conditions set out in the staff report for
Suburban Residential development.
Council Members Hoffman and Wirth explained their reasons for supporting the staff’s
recommendation. Council Member Cross pointed out that there are currently only two
neighborhoods in Ames which have four units per acre: Bloomington and Bentwood. Council
Member Parks stated that he knows no other communities which mandate density. He feels
that the number of units per acre should be a goal, not a mandate. Mr. Parks further stated that
there may not be a market for homes in an area where there is a mandate of four units per acre
and people will build in the County to get the lot size they desire. He believes that a great deal
more thought should go into what constitutes the number of units; it should not just be an
arbitrary number such as four. Mr. Parks believes that criteria need to be used to make the
decision on density standards, and Council needs to be able to defend the criteria; they have
to be able to understand it as does the public. Parks reminded the Council of their past actions
to restrict R-2 zoning and disallow conversions -- actions which made developments less
dense. He also pointed out that with a mandate of four units per acre, developments such as
Parkview would not be allowed.
Council Member Quirmbach said that setting a mandate of 4.0 units/acre does not mean that
there will not be any large lots allowed; it means that there will be a mixture of small and large
lots.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to amend the motion to read setting a requirement
of 3.75 units per net acre in Suburban Residential development. Council Member Campbell
stated that she had chosen the number in an attempt to reach a compromise.
Vote on Amendment: 6-0. Amendment declared carried unanimously.
7
Roll Call Vote on Amended Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Quirmbach,
Wirth. Voting nay: Parks. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP): Mayor Tedesco asked for public input. Helene
Adams, 2317 McKinley Circle, a member of the Bandshell Restoration Committee,
encouraged the Council to approve funding for deferred maintenance and restoration of the
Ames Bandshell as part of the City budget for 1999-2000. She stated that fund-raising efforts
of the Committee would continue; however, assistance from the City is being requested to
address the primary maintenance issues. Gary Griggs, an architect with Rudi-Lee-Dreyer,
outlined the basic improvements necessary to be performed at the Bandshell to protect its
longevity and make it more useful. Mr. Griggs distributed information on maintenance
projects and the costs therefor. Ms. Adams said that the Committee is asking for City funds
to pay for exterior maintenance. She advised that the Committee has raised a little less than
$100,000 to date, and it would be a major boost to their fund-raising efforts if the City would
become further involved.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff a recommendation to appropriate funds
for the maintenance/renovation of the Ames Bandshell in the amount of $100,000 in Fiscal
Year 1999-2000 contingent on the Committee raising funds in the amount of $300,000.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Matt Carney and Tom Carney of Carney Auto Salvage, 1010 S. Duff Avenue, were present.
Matt Carney expressed his family’s concerns over the drainage problems in the SE Fifth Street
area which have negatively impacted their business. Tom Carney asked the Council to
consider the entire aspect of the problem as it relates to all property owners along S. Duff.
Steve Schainker informed them that a Capital Improvements project consisting of the
construction of a drainage ditch between the retention pond and Skunk River, so the pond will
not overflow onto their property, is being proposed for FiscalYear 1999-2000.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to ask staff to discuss possible options with the owners
to purchase the Munn property at the end of Main Street. Council Member Campbell wanted
it indicated that it will be some time before the property is actually purchased since there is no
concrete plan for its use.
Vote on Motion: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting
nay: None. Abstaining: Cross. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to ask staff to investigate the possibility of acquiring
properties to facilitate the 13th Street/Grand Avenue intersection improvements, and if
applicable, moving the U. S. 69 Improvements up in the CIP.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Bob Bourne, Director of Transportation, distributed revised Pages 94 thru 102 of the CIP and
explained the revisions.
8
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to amend the CIP by replacing Pages 94 thru 102.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Parks, to table the approval of the CIP until the budget
wrap-up session on February 23, 1999.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council recessed at 9:40 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:44 p.m.
MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Paul Popelka, Engineering Plus, 612 Fifth
Street, presented the Main Street Streetscape Improvement Plan and asked for Council’s
formal approval of the plans and specifications in order for them to proceed with the bidding
process. A listing of deductive alternates if bids for this project would come in over the
budgeted amount was explained. Steve Schainker informed the Council that the deductions
from the bids must be taken in the order established prior to the bid letting.
Discussion ensued concerning the durability of the street pavers recommended to be used.
Council Member Quirmbach asked if Council should consider prohibiting large trucks on
Main Street. Steve Schainker pointed out that business owners in this area had not been
contacted to ascertain what impact disallowing large trucks on Main Street would have on
their businesses. Mr. Popelka stated that the designers are confident that the pavers will not
be a problem in terms of maintenance or their longevity; they have had similar projects which
were completed 20-25 years ago and not had any problems.
It was suggested by Council Member Parks that the $1,000/day incentive/penalty be increased
due to the importance of the completion of the project to the downtown business owners. Jerry
Byg explained the basis of the $1,000/day incentive/penalty clause. He feels that an
incentive/penalty clause in that amount is effective.
Council Member Wirth asked how the deductive alternates were ranked. Paul Popelka advised
that the developers ranked them based on discussions they had with City staff and what
seemed to be important to the whole integrity of the project.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-37 approving the plans
and specifications for the Main Street Reconstruction Project with the order of deductive
alternates and penalty/bonus clause as proposed by staff; setting February 24, 1999, as the bid
due date and March 11, 1999, as the date of public hearing and award of contract.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a part of these minutes.
ORDINANCE APPROVING TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO SECTION 29.10, “HOME
9
OCCUPATIONS,” OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE: Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell,
to pass on second reading an ordinance approving a technical amendment to Section 29.10,
“Home Occupations,” of the Zoning Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ANIMAL ORDINANCE TO DELETE REFERENCE TO THE
AMES HUMANE LEAGUE: Moved by Parks, seconded by Campbell, to pass on second reading
an ordinance to amend the Animal Ordinance to delete reference to the Ames Humane League.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3509 amending the Animal Ordinance to delete reference to the Ames Humane League.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION: Moved by Parks,
seconded by Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance to repeal the Cable Television
Commission.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3510 repealing the Cable Television Commission.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE LIMITING APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an ordinance limiting
appointments to City Boards and Commissions to only those persons residing within the City
limits.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Parks, Wirth. Voting nay:
Quirmbach. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
10
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3511 limiting appointments to City Boards and Commissions to only those persons residing
within the City limits.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Parks, Wirth. Voting nay:
Quirmbach. Ordinance declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of
these minutes.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON CESSNA STREET
(BETWEEN BEACH AVENUE AND COUNTRY CLUB BOULEVARD): Moved by Hoffman,
seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance designating parking prohibitions
on Cessna Street (between Beach Avenue and Country Club Boulevard).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Quirmbach, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption
of an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Quirmbach, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3512 designating parking prohibitions on Cessna Street (between Beach
Avenue and Country Club Boulevard).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ALONG BOTH SIDES OF
ROSS ROAD FROM NORTH DAKOTA TO ARIZONA AVENUE: Moved by Quirmbach,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second reading an ordinance designating parking
prohibitions along both sides of Ross Road from North Dakota to Arizona Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Quirmbach, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption
of an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3513 designating parking prohibitions along both sides of Ross Road from north Dakota to
Arizona Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING SPEED LIMITS ON STANGE ROAD FROM 24TH STREET
TO BLOOMINGTON ROAD: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second
reading an ordinance designating speed limits on Stange Road from 24th Street to
Bloomington Road.
11
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1999 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE:
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to pass on second reading an ordinance adopting the
1999 Edition of the National Electric Code.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, 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 Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3514 adopting the 1999 Edition of the National Electric Code.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
URBAN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM: Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to table this
item to two agendas: February 9 and February 23, 1999, and leaving it to the discretion of the
City Manager as to which issues to hear on each agenda.
Council Member Campbell indicated that she would be absent on February 9 and would like
a full Council when this matter is heard.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to amend the motion to table this item to two agendas
when all Council members would be in attendance and leaving it to the discretion of the City
Manager as to which issues to hear on each agenda.
Vote on Amendment: 6-0. Amendment declared carried unanimously.
Vote on Amended Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross to refer the letter from Essex
Corporation dated January 25, 1999, to staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to refer the request of Carol Triplett, which was
sent via e-mail, regarding paving certain lanes in the old part of the Municipal Cemetery to the
City Manager for considering its inclusion with other cemetery improvements.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Quirmbach referenced the memorandum he had distributed to Council
addressed to him from David Swenson, a Research Associate and Scientist from Iowa State
University pertaining to the proposed increase to the hotel/motel tax. He asked that Council
carefully review the contents of the memorandum.
12
Council Member Hoffman informed the Council that there will be eight Slovakian mayors
visiting the City of Ames during the morning hours of April 19. She asked for a room to be
reserved in City Hall for this meeting and also asked the Council to mark this date on their
calendar.
Council Member Wirth referenced a letter that the Council had received from the Ken Maril
Neighborhood Association. Ms. Wirth advised that Paul Wiegand, Public Works Director;
Steve Schainker, and she had met with residents of that neighborhood concerning the recurring
flooding problems on the south side of Ken Maril Road. Contained in the projects to be
completed in Fiscal Year 2004/05 is the Low-Point Drainage Program which will curb the
problems in this neighborhood, and there was a consensus of the people at their meeting to
leave this item in the CIP for 2004/05.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
_________________________________________________________________________
Diane Voss, Recording Secretary Ted Tedesco, Mayor
13