HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/27/1999MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 27, 1999
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on the 27th day of April, 1998, 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: Cross, Hoffman, Parks, Quirmbach, and Wirth. Council
Member Campbell was absent.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
JOINT MEETING WITH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Mary Ann Lundy,
Chairperson of the Commission, introduced other members present: Dottie Tschopp, Dick Haws, Sara
Converse, and Don Mathews. Ms. Lundy gave a report on the Commission’s 1998 activities and
outlined their work plan for 1999. Dottie Tschopp gave a synopsis of her meeting with Will Page,
a Public Historian from Des Moines. Don Mathews talked about the Commission’s possible task of
locating archeological sites and surveying those sites for historic preservation. Council Members
Parks and Wirth suggested that Dave Gradwohl or Nancy Osborn be contacted for advice.
Council Member Wirth recalled that the City paid for a survey of the entire community in 1992 to
be conducted by Will Page. She asked if Mr. Page’s recommendations had been reviewed annually
by the Commission and if any progress had been made towards implementing any of his suggestions.
Ms. Lundy stated that the Commission had not reviewed the survey in at least the past two years.
Council Member Wirth stated that she would like the Commission to review Page’s recommendations
and give a status report to the Council on what had been accomplished.
Council Member Hoffman asked how many homes in the historic district had been renovated. Ms.
Lundy stated that the Commission does not have those statistics. Ms. Tschopp stated that that is one
of the reasons they think a new survey needs to be conducted.
Council Member Hoffman suggested that a celebration earmarking the tenth anniversary of the
creation of the Historic Preservation District be held.
Ms. Lundy asked if the Council would be supportive of a new survey of the properties in the Historic
Preservation District, possibly through funding received from a Certified Local Government (CLG)
grant. Mayor Tedesco explained the process of getting on an upcoming Council agenda.
RECOGNITION OF THE IOWA STATE HOCKEY TEAM: Mayor Tedesco recognized each
member of the ISU Hockey Team and the coaching staff. He presented them with certificates and
complimented them on winning the American Hockey Club National Championship for a second
time. Coach Murdoch thanked the community for their support. The players introduced themselves.
Trophies earned during their past season were displayed.
PROCLAMATION FOR FOSTER CARE MONTH: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed the month of
May as Foster Care Month. Jim Wiers, Bob Walker, Janet Dunn, Ann Ross, George and Jan Berans,
who are all foster parents, accepted the proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda less Item 8 which was pulled from the agenda and Item 12 which was pulled for
separate consideration.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving minutes of regular meeting of April 13, 1999
3. Motion approving certification of Civil Service applicants
4. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and/or liquor licenses:
a. Class C Liquor and Outdoor Service Area - Ramada Inn, 1206 S. Duff Avenue
b. Class C Beer - Dell Oil, 508 S. Duff Avenue
c. Class C Beer - Tobacco Outlet Plus #530, 508 S. Duff Avenue
d. Class C Beer - Swift Stop #2, 3406 Lincoln Way
5. Motion approving amendments to the City’s Banner Policy
6. RESOLUTION NO. 99-121 approving appointment of Ortrude Dial to the Commission on the Arts
(COTA)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 99-122 approving CEBA Royalty Agreement among the Iowa Department of
Economic Development, City of Ames, and ETREMA Products, Inc.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 99-124 approving Revolving Loan Fund application on behalf of Advanced
Analytical Technologies, Inc. (AATI)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 99-125 approving the Housing Assistance Payments Renewal Contract with HUD
in connection with the City’s Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Rental Subsidy Program
10. RESOLUTION NO. 99-126 authorizing Mayor to sign HUD documents pertaining to annual
contribution contract renewals in connection with the City’s Section 8 Rental Subsidy Programs
11. RESOLUTION NO. 99-127 waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing the boiler repair work
at the Power Plant by Diverse Welding, Inc., in the amount of $66,771
12. RESOLUTION NO. 99-128 approving proposed sale of alley right-of-way in Woodland Park Addition
and setting date of hearing for May 25, 1999
13. RESOLUTION NO. 99-129 setting date of public hearing for May 11, 1999, for issuance of $4,045,000
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds
14. RESOLUTION NO. 99-130 approving plans and specifications for Ames Municipal Airport Apron and
Taxi Aisle Paving Improvements; setting May 19, 1999, as bid due date and May 25, 1999, as date of
public hearing and award of contract
15. RESOLUTION NO. 99-131 approving plans and specifications for 1998/99 Clear Water Diversion
Program; setting May 19, 1999, as bid due date and May 25, 1999, as date of public hearing and award
of contract
16. RESOLUTION NO. 99-132 approving contract and bond for Street Lighting Materials for Main Street
Renovation Project
17. RESOLUTION NO. 99-133 approving final plat for Amethyst Place Subdivision
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
CEBA APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF ADVANCED ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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(AATI): Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-123 approving
a CEBA application on behalf of Advanced Analytical Technologies, Inc. (AATI).
Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1. Voting aye: Cross, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay: None.
Abstaining: Parks. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion
of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
REQUEST FOR CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CAFE BEAUDELAIRE, 2504 LINCOLN
WAY: Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to approve the request for a Class C Liquor
License for Cafe Beaudelaire, 2504 Lincoln Way.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL CLASS C (BW) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FORTUNE HOUSE
CHINESE RESTAURANT, 223 WELCH AVENUE: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Parks, to
approve the request for a Special Class C (BW) Liquor License for Fortune House Chinese
Restaurant, 233 Welch Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO CLOSE MAIN STREET: Moved by
Parks, seconded by Wirth, to approve the closure of Main Street from the western gate of the
construction area to Burnett Avenue from 11:30 a.m. to Noon on May 1, 1999, and to authorize hoods
to be placed on meters from 9 AM - Noon in that area.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 1999-2000 STORM SEWER INTAKE RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM:
Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing
was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-134 approving award
of contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $127,400 for the 1999-2000 Storm
Sewer Intake Reconstruction Program.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 1999-2000 SIDEWALK SAFETY PROGRAM: Mayor Tedesco declared the
hearing open. There being no one wishing to testify, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-135 approving award of
contract to Potholes of Iowa, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $40,892.66 for the 1999-2000
Sidewalk Safety Program.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
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made a portion of these minutes.
ICE ARENA AGREEMENTS: Mayor Tedesco stated that Council was being asked to table action
on the ice arena agreements as the City had not received communication from the Iowa Attorney
General’s Office on a concern pertaining to language contained in the agreements.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to table action on the Easement Agreement, Development
Agreement, and Joint-Use Agreement with Iowa State University until an opinion is received from
the Attorney General’s Office on the language.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: Director of Planning and Housing Brian O’Connell highlighted the
major changes embodied in the proposed subdivision regulations. He said that the changes are mostly
procedural. Mr. O’Connell pointed out that wider rights-of-way would be required for major streets
and more narrow rights-of-way would be required for minor streets. He wanted Council to be aware
that there are also erosion and sediment control requirements being proposed and that street tree
landscaping will be required in residential subdivisions. For preliminary and final plats, Mr.
O’Connell said that submission of a computer-aided design drawing will be required. The Planning
staff met with local developers on April 15, 1999, to make them aware of the regulations being
proposed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to pass the revised Subdivision Ordinance on first reading.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR WINDSOR OAKS SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 3727 CALHOUN: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 99-136 approving the amended PUD for Windsor Oaks Subdivision located at
3727 Calhoun.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
AMES/STORY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM: Vanessa
Baker Latimer, Housing Coordinator, explained the highlights of the 28-E Agreements among the
participating cities (Ames, Collins, Colo, Huxley, Maxwell, McCallsburg, Nevada, Zearing) and
Story County. She pointed out that the City of Ames will be excluded from participation in any of
the programs until after June 30, 2000. Ms. Baker Latimer stated that if there were funds remaining
after the termination date, the funds would be returned to each participant based on their original
percentage contribution.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-137 approving the 28-E
Agreements with the participating cities and Story County relating to the Ames/Story County
Partnership Affordable Housing Program.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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The Financial Agreements with participating financial institutions (Brenton Bank, F & M Bank, First
American Bank, First National Bank, Firstar Bank, and Norwest Bank) were explained by Ms. Baker
Latimer. She stated that the Iowa Fannie Mae Partnership Office will also be participating by
purchasing the home loans. Additional partners will be participating in the Program by reducing their
fees for services (Batman-Sayers Abstract Co.; Payer, Hunziker, & Rhodes Law Firm; Alex Galyon
Law Office; Iowa Title Abstract Co.; Abstract and Title Services; Clark, Hasting, & Gartin Law Firm;
Dale E. Sharp, Attorney; Kaltenheuser-Hayes Appraisals; Carey Appraisals; Professional Appraisers
Group; Tim Ellefson Appraisals; Frank B. Johnston, Attorney; Seaton Appraisals; David Troe
Appraisals; Central Iowa Services; Preferred Pest Management).
Council Member Parks asked if there are any provisions for equity recapture. Ms. Baker Latimer
stated that there would be a recapture of the down payment and closing cost assistance. Council
Member Cross suggested that the City look at sharing the appreciation in the value of any home sold
under the Program. Per Ms. Baker Latimer attempts were made by the participating agencies to arrive
at a fair proportionate share between the property owner and the City; however, it was difficult to
ascertain because usually the property owner invests their own money to make improvements to the
home. Joe O’Hern from Fannie Mae Partnership Office explained how they arrived at the 3% (of
annual interest on the amount of assistance given from the date of purchase to the date of sale)
penalty to be assessed if property owners sell their home prior to seven years. Mr. O’Hern said that
the penalty did not appear to be stringent enough for Ames, but would be for the outlying
communities participating in the Program. It was pointed out that the Program may be evaluated in
the future to see if adjustments are warranted
Moved by Cross, seconded by Parks, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 99-138 approving the Financial
Agreements with participating financial institutions regarding the Ames/Story County Partnership
Affordable Housing Program.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 99-139 approving the
Contract Agreement and Contract Stipulations with the Iowa Department of Economic Development
(IDED) for Local Housing Assistance Program funds regarding the Ames/Story County Partnership
Affordable Housing Program.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DISCUSSION ON CITY’S ROLE IN THE COMMERCIAL DESIGN WORKSHOP: Council
Member Parks had requested that this item be placed on the agenda. Mr. Parks said that he had
concerns on how the City is proceeding relative to policy issues. He stated that all the Council had
been given was a letter from Riad Mahayni asking for the Council’s concurrence in the City’s
participation in a Commercial Design Workshop. It was pointed out by Mr. Parks that Council had
never discussed what role is being taken by the ad hoc committee. He feels that the Council should
meet with the committee to learn what occurred at the Workshop and what policy changes, if any,
are being recommended. Council Member Hoffman asked who appointed the committee. City
Manager Steve Schainker stated that the committee was not appointed by the City. Council Member
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Wirth asked what the committee had been doing since the Workshop. Mr. O’Connell said that the
committee is comprised of a group of volunteers representing the Chamber of Commerce, the Ames
Economic Development Commission, the Quality of Life Network, and the Neighborhood Coalition.
Each of these groups appointed two members to serve on a committee. This committee coordinated
the Workshop. Mayor Tedesco pointed out that there is not anyone representing the City Council on
the committee. Council Member Parks said that he feels the committee’s charge should be
determined by the Council and believes that the process should be formalized since policy changes
may be recommended. Brian O’Connell stated that he doesn’t think the committee would be opposed
to meeting with the City Council. Council Member Wirth advised that she thinks it would be a good
idea for Council to meet with them to clarify what the committee’s mission is and to find out what
they are working on.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Parks, to request that the committee involved in coordinating the
Commercial Design Workshop meet with the City Council on May 25, 1999.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REVIEW OF CITY’S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO: Sherry Meier, City Treasurer, presented
the semi-annual report of the City’s Investment Portfolio. She stated that the increase in the Portfolio
size is reflective of the winter months and the absence of large construction projects during that time.
Council Member Cross stated that he would like to see the weighted average of the entire Portfolio
and benchmark comparisons in the future.
1997/98 PAVING PROGRAM AND LEVYING OF FINAL ASSESSMENTS: Moved by
Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-140 accepting as complete the
1997/98 Paving Program (Elwood Drive Paving Project) and RESOLUTION 99-141 adopting the
final assessment schedule and levying assessment for the 1997/98 Paving Program (Elwood Drive
Paving Project).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF BELL AVENUE AND SE FIFTH
STREET: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to pass on first reading an ordinance
prohibiting parking on portions of Bell Avenue and SE Fifth Street in the Ames Community
Development Park.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE EXTENDING SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE PARKING RESTRICTION ON
BURNETT AVENUE: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3522 extending the school bus loading zone parking restriction on Burnett
Avenue by Meeker School.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON SE THIRD STREET AND SE
FIFTH STREET: Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3523 establishing parking restrictions on SE Third Street and SE Fifth Street.
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to refer the letters received by Council from
David Bloch dated April 20, 1999; George Belitsos on behalf of Youth & Shelter Services dated
April 9, 1999; Wallace W. Sanders, President of Northcrest, dated April 20, 1999; Robert Karp on
behalf of the Downtown Farmers’ Market dated April 23, 1999; and the Family Motor Coach
Association dated April 22, 1999, to staff.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Parks stated that representatives from the Research Park met with representatives
from the Family Motor Coach Association. He said that the understanding arrived at between the
Research Park and the Association did not include Item #4 contained in the letter distributed to
Council.
Council Member Wirth pointed out that, due to the nature of the Farmers’ Market request, it appeared
that it needed to be included on the Council’s agenda for May 11.
Mayor Tedesco issued reminders that the Mayor’s Bike Ride will be held on May 1 at 10 AM with
the proceeds going to Iowa Special Olympics and Iowa Games and that the Annual Bratwurst Feed
will be held on May 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ames Municipal Airport.
Council Member Quirmbach asked that Council take note of the fact that there are neighbors to the
north and west of the PUD being requested by David Bloch who may be adversely affected by a
development not properly planned. He would like to see adequate shielding of the neighbors’
properties.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Parks, that the Lighting Code Task Force meet again with the Chamber
of Commerce.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Wirth requested that the meeting between the Lighting Code Task Force and the
Chamber occur in the very near future so that the Lighting Code could be brought for Council review
at their May 25th meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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