HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Special Meeting of the Ames City Council 06/08/1999MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 8, 1999
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th day of June, 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,
Quirmbach, and Wirth. Council Member Parks was absent.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HOME OWNERSHIP WEEK: Mayor Tedesco
proclaimed June 5 - 12, 1999, as National Home Ownership Week. Bill McNarney,
representing the HUD Office, Des Moines, and Vanessa Baker Latimer, City Housing
Coordinator, accepted the proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Quirmbach requested to pull Item #3, “Motion
approving minutes of regular meeting of May 25, 1999,” from the Consent Agenda for
separate consideration. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to approve the
following items on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and/or liquor licenses:
a. Class B Beer - King Buffet, 1311 Buckeye Avenue, #B
b. Class B Liquor & Outdoor Service Area - Holiday Inn Gateway Center, 2100 Green Hills
3. Motion approving certification of Civil Service applicants
4. Motion directing City Attorney to prepare parking prohibitions on Poe Avenue and Poe Circle
5. RESOLUTION NO. 99-196 approving City of Ames Pay Plan for 1999/2000
6. RESOLUTION NO. 99-197 approving addition of First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa to the
approved list of depositories
7. RESOLUTION NO. 99-198 approving request for a contract extension of the City’s grant
agreements with the Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Iowa Finance
Authority in connection with the City’s Phase IV Mortgage Buy-Down Affordable Housing
Program
8. RESOLUTION NO. 99-199 approving waiver of formal bidding procedures and authorizing
contract for the purchase of waterlances from Diamond Power Specialty Company in the amount
of $60,325
9. RESOLUTION NO. 99-200 approving easement agreement for off-street parking regarding Lots
31 and 32 in Northern Lights Subdivision
10. RESOLUTION NO. 99-201 approving award of contract for 1999-2001 Line Clearance Program
for Ames Municipal Electric Distribution to Asplundh Tree Expert Company of Pella, Iowa
11. RESOLUTION NO. 99-202 approving contract and bond for 1999/2000 Seal Coat
Reconstruction Program
12. RESOLUTION NO. 99-203 approving completion of Renovation of the Circulation and Media
Departments at the Ames Public Library
13. RESOLUTION NO. 99-204 approving completion of Cooling Water Supply Modification
Contract
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 25, 1999: Council Member Quirmbach
asked that all voice votes on motions be followed by a show of hands. Mayor Tedesco
stated that all votes on motions would be indicated by the Council member raising his or
her right hand.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Campbell, approving the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 25, 1999.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CAFE SANTE FE, 212 MAIN STREET: Moved by
Hoffman, seconded by Cross, approving the application for a new Class C Liquor License
for Cafe Sante Fe, 212 Main Street.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE SOUND FACTORY, 115 MAIN STREET:
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Quirmbach, approving the application for a new Class
C Liquor License for The Sound Factory, 115 Main Street.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GEANGELO’S, 823 WHEELER, #9: Moved by
Wirth, seconded by Cross, approving the application for a new Class C Liquor License for
GeAngelo’s, 823 Wheeler, #9.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION: Carol Horowitz, representing the Public Art Commission,
requested the Council’s approval of five artworks proposed for purchase in recognition
of the $25,000 gift from Pat and Doug Brown to the City and their long and significant
service to the Ames community. Ms. Horowitz stated that the five art pieces will be
representative of the arts of interest to and supported by the Browns: the performing arts,
fine arts, musical arts, literary arts, and athletic arts. She stated that Council is being
asked to approve the concept of creating a program to recognize the Browns. The Public
Art Commission will conduct a fund-raising effort to acquire sufficient funds to match the
Brown gift.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, approving the Public Art Commission’s
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recommendation for use of the gift from Patricia J. and Douglas Brown.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Carol Horowitz showed a drawing which depicted the artwork being proposed for
purchase in the first phase of the Public Art Commission’s plan for utilizing the Brown
gift. She said the first phase of the plan would be to commission a sculpture by Albert
Rhea of Papillion, Nebraska, to be installed in a landscaped area immediately outside the
City Auditorium. The Commission proposed that half of the approximately $4,000 cost
be paid from the Brown gift and the other half come from monies previously appropriated
by the Council for public art. Ms. Horowitz stated that the sculpture would be dedicated
in conjunction with the initiation of the Brown gift fund-raising campaign.
Council Member Campbell said that she had some concerns about the appropriateness of
the colors and design being proposed. Ms. Horowitz advised that the Commission had
debated the issue at length and unanimously approved the design and the use of primary
colors. Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred stated that City staff had actually raised this
issue, not the Public Art Commission.
Nancy Polster, Chairperson of the Commission, concurred that the Public Art Commission
discussed the design and color of the sculpture and did not feel that it would be
inappropriate to place it at City Hall.
Council Member Hoffman stated her concerns over the proposed location of the artwork.
Although she likes the artwork, it is a very large piece, and Ms. Hoffman feels it might
be better placed across the street east of City Hall.
Council Member Wirth expressed her appreciation of the artwork.
Council Member Quirmbach asked about the maintenance of the sculpture. Ms. Polster
advised that the baked enamel would need upkeep in approximately 15 - 20 years. Ms.
Horowitz said that if the artwork is approved, the City would enter into a contract with the
artist. Mr. Kindred stated that in the past, the City has required that purchased artwork be
guaranteed for five years.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, approving the Public Art Commission’s proposal
for Auditorium artwork as an initial use of the Brown gift and authorizing staff to enter
into a contract with sculptor Albert Rhea to design a free-standing baked enamel sculpture
to be installed in a landscaped area outside of the City Auditorium.
Vote on Motion: 3-2. Voting aye: Cross, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay: Campbell,
Hoffman.
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Motion declared carried.
Jill Guffy, former member of the Public Art Commission, explained the Commission’s
proposal for commissioning David Dahlquist to create two round planters to be placed
near the bus shelter near Wallaby’s Restaurant in West Ames and near the bus shelter in
front of the Department of Transportation.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, approving the Public Art Commission’s
recommendation for creation of CyRide bus shelter artwork by sculptor David Dahlquist
subject to approval by CyRide’s Board of Directors and authorizing staff to enter into a
contract with Mr. Dahlquist for creation of this artwork.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM AMES POST NO. 37 TO RENEW THEIR ENCROACHMENT
PERMIT AND ALLOW REINSTALLATION OF THE FLAG POLE AT 225 MAIN
STREET: Mayor Tedesco gave a chronology of events surrounding this issue as it relates to
the reconstruction of Main Street. He suggested that the Legion Post adopt the location
for the three flag poles at Kellogg and Main Street (northeast corner) and that the
Legion commission the daily raising and lowering of the flag at that location. Mr.
Tedesco pointed out that the Legion may relocate at some point in the future;
therefore, leaving behind the flagpole mounting.
City Planner Ray Anderson described the history of the 1998 request of the American
Legion to install a flagpole at 225 Main Street. He said that one of the stipulations of
approval on May 26, 1998, was that the flagpole be removed by the American Legion Post
#37 at its expense when the reconstruction of Main Street necessitated its removal and/or
relocation of the flagpole. It was also pointed out that at the meeting of May 26, 1998,
Dave Rehbein, representing the American Legion Post #37, stated that the Legion would
accept the relocation of the flagpole elsewhere on Main Street if it would enhance the
redesign of Main Street.
Mr. Anderson stated that staff is proposing that a flag bracket be installed on the front
facade of the Legion building above the existing canopy. He said staff feels that this
alternative meets the objectives of the American Legion to display a flag to which they
have ownership without impacting the design of the streetscape improvements in the
public right-of-way. Staff is also concerned about setting a precedent by allowing the
Legion to install a flagpole in front of their building; other businesses may request to do
the same, and this could detrimentally impact the Downtown Streetscape design.
Matt Parker, 625 Onyx Street, Ames, representing Boy Scout Troop 160, voiced his
support for the installation of a flagpole in front of the Legion building at 225 Main.
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Howard Kyle, 323 S. Second Street, Ames, as American Legion Chaplain and Ames
Patriotic Council President, stated that the comment made previously by Mr. Rehbein was
a comment made off the record and not intended to appear in the minutes or be binding.
He explained that if the Legion were to relocate, the flagpole mounting would be removed
at the Legion’s expense.
Don Anderson, 121 O’Neil Drive, Ames, spoke as a proponent to allowing a flagpole to
be installed in front of the Legion building.
Earl Franz, 307 Orange, Ames, asked what flags would be flying on the three flagpoles
on the northeast corner of Main and Kellogg. Mayor Tedesco stated that he thought it
would be the American flag, the State of Iowa flag, and possibly the City of Ames’ logo.
Mr. Franz expressed his dislike of the Ames’ logo.
Council Member Quirmbach explained that he was a proponent to the Legion’s request
because it is their right to express their views and to use the flag as a vehicle for that
expression.
Council Member Cross asked what discussion the Legion had on the Mayor’s proposal.
Dave Rehbein, 1505 Douglas, Ames, stated that, as a group, they have had no discussion
on the suggestion.
Council Member Campbell stated that she remembered the 1998 request. She said she
appreciates what the designers have done to make the flag presentation a very prominent
part of their design for Main Street. Ms. Campbell feels that the purposes of the American
Legion and the City can be served by incorporating the design as proposed by City staff.
Council Member Wirth pointed out that the American flag would be flying on Main
Street; it just would not be immediately in front of the Legion building. She asked why
it was imperative for the flag to be directly in front of the Legion. Keven Brace, 23530-
566th Avenue, Ames, stated that the Legion is not asking the City to forego flying the
flags at the location proposed by the designer; they are requesting to fly an additional
American flag in front of their building at 225 Main Street.
Council Member Quirmbach said it was his opinion that the question of what would
happen if the Legion were to relocate was not an issue. He strongly believed that it would
not be detrimental for an additional American flag to fly in front of the Legion at 225
Main Street.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, approving the request by the American
Legion Post #37 for an encroachment permit to allow the installation of a flagpole in front
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of the American Legion building at 225-227 Main Street.
Vote on Motion: 3-2. Voting aye: Cross, Hoffman, Quirmbach. Voting nay: Campbell,
Wirth. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURES FOR “FRATERNITY WEEKEND:” At the
request of the applicant, this item was pulled from the agenda.
HEARING ON WEST LINCOLN WAY REHABILITATION: Mayor Tedesco declared
the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was closed.
Council Member Cross asked if the piece of bike path proposed to be deducted on the
north side of Lincoln Way from North Dakota Avenue to Hickory Drive was included in
the Master Plan. Paul Wiegand, Public Works Director, stated that renovation of the bike
path on the south side of the street from Beedle Drive to South Dakota Avenue will occur.
People can cross safely to get on the bike path on the south, so a bike path on the north
side will not be added.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-205 approving
plans and specifications and awarding a contract for the construction of West Lincoln Way
Rehabilitation Project to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $381,266.15.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED
NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF 24TH STREET AND STANGE ROAD:
Mayor Tedesco requested that Brian O’Connell, Planning and Housing Director, explain
Items #30 and #31 with this rezoning request as they are interrelated. Mr. O’Connell
explained the request to rezone five lots and 25 feet of an existing platted lot for the
purpose of commercial development in the Somerset Subdivision. Mr. O’Connell stated
that the purpose for rezoning Lots 75, 76, 77, and Lots 1 and 2 is to expand the amount
of commercial land area available for development in that Subdivision.
Mr. O’Connell explained the request to approve a revised Conceptual Development Plan
(CDP) for the entire Somerset Subdivision, including Somerset, Fifth Addition. He said
Somerset, Fifth Addition, is a three-block subdivision that includes 54 lots plus four
outlots. The developer is requesting approval of the replatting of the garden apartment
lots as well as replatting of the commercial area in the Somerset Subdivision into
individual lots. Mr. O’Connell said that the lots will be developed with garden
apartments, village apartments, and commercial land use.
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The request to approve a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan for Somerset Garden
Apartments, located in the proposed Blocks 1 and 2 of Somerset Subdivision, Fifth
Addition, was explained by Mr. O’Connell.
Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to testify, the
hearing was closed.
Council Member Campbell asked if staff had any concerns about leaving out a site for a
church; a former plan had included an area for a church location. Mr. O’Connell informed
the Council that there is still one site remaining of the two sites originally proposed for
a church location.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to pass the ordinance approving the rezoning on
first reading. City Attorney John Klaus recommended that Council first pass a resolution
approving a Zoning Change Agreement. Council Member Cross withdrew his motion.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-216 approving
the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Rezoning, Replatting, and Development of
Somerset Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance approving
the rezoning of the property generally located northwest of the intersection of 24th Street
and Stange Road.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
REVISED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP) FOR SOMERSET
SUBDIVISION: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-
213 approving the revised CDP for Somerset Subdivision, including Somerset, Fifth
Addition, with the following stipulations:
1. That the approval of the CDP for Somerset, Fifth Addition, is contingent upon the
approval of the PUD for the Somerset Garden Apartments.
2. That the standard City soils note be placed on the Administrative and Final Plats.
3. That no building permits be issued for buildings that are on lots adjacent to a street
right-of-way where the infrastructure and street improvements have not been
installed and accepted by the City.
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) PLAN FOR SOMERSET GARDEN
APARTMENTS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-
214 approving the PUD Plan for Somerset Garden Apartments with the following
stipulations:
1. That the revised CDP for Somerset Subdivision by approved by the City Council.
2. That all buildings and structures be consistent with the representations for the garden
apartment lots on the site plan, the approved architectural elevations, and the Garden
Apartment Guidelines; and by this reference, the overall Somerset Architectural
Guidelines and/or the Somerset reference manual.
3. That cross easements be provided to allow for vehicular and pedestrian cross
movements among the lots with the Garden Apartment PUD and with the affected
adjacent lots in the commercial area and the village apartment area. Such cross
easements shall be filed with the Final Plat. Also, there shall be cross easements for
draining among the lots in each of the blocks.
4. That Homeowners’ Association documents shall be filed with the Final Plat. Such
documents shall be consistent with the responsibilities for garden apartments, as
established in the Zoning Change Agreement. In addition, the ownership and
maintenance of the clubhouse and recreational facilities on Outlot HH shall be
established as the responsibility of the Homeowners’ Association. Access for all
residents of the garden apartments to those facilities shall be guaranteed in these
documents. The Homeowners’ Association shall own the storm sewers.
5. That a lighting plan for the apartment buildings, garages, and recreational area shall
be submitted for approval by City staff prior to issuance of building permits.
6. No building permits shall be issued for Buildings B-6 and B-7b on Lot 2 of Block
1 and Building B-8 on Lot 3, Block 1, until all infrastructure and street
improvements have been installed and accepted by the City.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PROJECT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
S. THIRD STREET FROM S. FOURTH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY 320' EAST:
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Paul Wiegand reminded Council that the residents of Stonehaven had initiated the request
for a sidewalk. Staff had recommended, and Council concurred, that a sidewalk should
be constructed along S. Third Street to allow pedestrians to cross at the signal.
Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. Kevin Cooper, 600 Squaw Creek Drive,
Ames, spoke in opposition to the staff’s recommendation for placement of the sidewalk.
He proposed instead that a sidewalk be constructed on top of a utility easement near the
front of Stonehaven. Mr. Cooper does not think it is logical that residents would walk
such an additional distance on the sidewalk proposed by City staff to get to the crosswalk.
He also believes that the sidewalk as proposed by staff would be a safety hazard and a
maintenance problem due to its location. There being no one else wishing to testify, the
hearing was closed.
Mayor Tedesco pointed out that Mr. Cooper had filed a written protest to the sidewalk
assessment. Since all six Council members were not in attendance at this meeting, and
action to finally adopt the Resolution of Necessity after a protest had been filed required
six votes, this item would have to either be rejected or tabled.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Campbell, to table this item until the next meeting
(June 22).
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CONCEPTUAL MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN: Moved by Wirth, seconded by
Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-207 approving the Conceptual Master
Transportation Plan and authorizing staff to continue working with Barton-Aschman on
the development of the alternative analysis and the creation of the Draft Master
Transportation Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SOUTH DUFF MULTI-USE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT: Council Member Hoffman asked
why the second part would be delayed. Scott Logan, City Transportation Engineer, stated
that the City would be attempting to obtain grant money for the second phase; completion
of the second phase would be contingent on the receipt of additional funding from the
Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO 99-208 approving
the phasing plan for the South Duff Multi-use Trail Development.
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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INCREASE IN FOUNDATION DRAIN GRANT PAYMENTS: Council Member
C a m p b e l l
asked if this was still a cost-effective measure for the City. Paul Wiegand stated that
specific areas have been targeted and increased benefits have been realized for the
collection system.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-209 approving an
increase in foundation drain grant amounts as of July 1, 1999, to $1,100 for the base grant
and $1,300 for the grant involving adding a pit, pump, and discharge line.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ALLEY PAVING PROJECT -- GRAND TO WILSON, 10TH TO 11TH STREET:
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-210 accepting as
complete and satisfactory work done under contract for the Alley Paving from 10th
Street to 11th Street between Grand and Wilson, ordering final payment,
determining amount to be assessed, and ordering final plat and schedule.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-211 adopting final
assessment schedule; and amending, confirming, and levying assessment for the Alley
Paving from 10th Street to 11th Street between Grand and Wilson.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AMENDED P-C PLAN TO ALLOW A BUILDING SIGN AT 2801 GRAND AVENUE:
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-212 approving the
amended P-C Plan for 2801 Grand Avenue (North Grand Mall) to allow a building sign.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CONTRACT FOR SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA)
SYSTEM ENGINEERING: Council Member Cross asked why there was such a large
discrepancy between the budgeted amount and the present estimated cost. Merlin Hove,
Electric Department Director, stated that the current prices are much higher than in 1990
when the project was originally estimated for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Plan.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-215 approving
a contract for SCADA System Engineering with Burns and McDonnell.
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REVISED PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTIONS DIVISION: Moved by Wirth, seconded
by Hoffman, approving the revised administrative guidelines regarding inspection and
permit review procedures to be effective July 1, 1999.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW AMES/ISU ICE AREA: This item was not complete;
therefore, was pulled from the agenda.
LIGHTING ORDINANCE: Jack Dostal, 428 Stonehaven Drive, #15, Ames, stated that he
is a graduate student who teaches a night astronomy lab at Iowa State University. He
informed Council that bright lights have a direct impact on the viewability of the sky. Mr.
Dostal feels intensity is as important as direction, and he would like to see a more
stringent ordinance.
LeeAnne Willson, 530 Forest Glen, Ames, feels that it is very important to pass this
ordinance even if it doesn’t contain all the elements that she would like to see included.
Jason Omundson, 1218 Delaware Avenue, #3, Ames, stated that he is a proponent of the
Lighting Ordinance. He passed a petition in support of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance
and obtained 68 signatures. (The petition was filed for the record.)
Norman Rudi, 2012 Pinehurst Drive, Ames, said that there are many variables affecting
lighting. Although he agrees that the direction of lighting is very important, something
that has not been considered is contrast. Mr. Rudi said that he served on the Lighting
Task Force, and the general consensus of that committee was that an ordinance was not
needed, but guidelines would suffice.
Ron Hilton, 315 Ruby Circle, Ames, feels that the guidelines presently intact have failed
to have any impact. He referenced the property at the corner of S. Duff and Airport Road.
Jan Jepeway, 1316 Alabama Lane, Ames, spoke in favor of the version of the Lighting
Ordinance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. She stated that that
is her personal view as well as the view of many of her coworkers, who work night-time
hours. Ms. Jepeway also referred to a letter from one of her coworkers, Jeff Harrington,
that had been placed around the dais.
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Earl Franz, 307 Orange, Ames, spoke as a proponent of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.
He stated that he also had placed a petition at his workplace and had obtained 45
signatures within approximately an hour.
David Maahs, representing the Ames Chamber of Commerce, 213 Duff, Ames, stated that
in terms of the intensity issue, there is not a lot of research available and what was being
proposed was twice the minimum levels. He stated that businesses are concerned about
the safety of their customers. Mr. Maahs said that the majority of the business owners do
not support additional regulations, however, they feel that what is being proposed tonight
is a good compromise.
Council Member Campbell stated that she hopes the Chamber of Commerce members will
take the initiative to work on additional guidelines and present them for discussion.
Council Member Wirth reiterated her feeling that the ordinance, as proposed, is too weak.
She hopes in the future that intensity will be regulated as well.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to pass the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance on
first reading.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SANITARY SEWER SURCHARGE ORDINANCE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross,
to pass the Sanitary Sewer Surcharge Ordinance on second reading.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4.8(4) AND 26.42 OF THE AMES
MUNICIPAL CODE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an
o r d i n a n c e a m e n d i n g
Sections 4.8(4) and 26.42 of the Ames Municipal Code.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Council Member Quirmbach stated that he had additional questions regarding
Item #25: the Conceptual Master Transportation Plan. Mr. Quirmbach asked for
clarification of the roadway improvement project listings for Alternatives 1, 2, and 3.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand stated that alternatives for three different “concepts”
were being offered. He said the use of the word “Alternatives” may have confused the
issue. Mr. Wiegand explained the modifications to the roadway improvement project
listings for the three concepts. Mr. Quirmbach expressed his dissatisfaction with the work
of the consultants thus far. He hopes to see a narrowing focus on the concepts in the
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future.
Also regarding the Conceptual Master Transportation Plan, Council Member Hoffman
asked if the extension of 20th Street to Stange Road would have to go through the prairie
located near the Ames High School. She would like to see that issue die as she does not
believe the City has any control over that land. Mr. Wiegand said that the next step to this
Plan would involve the evaluation of the concepts. Two criteria that may eliminate Ms.
Hoffman’s concerns are: (1) that the development would be sensitive to environmental
concerns and (2) the development must be cost-effective.
Council Member Campbell asked that members vote via voice and hand on motions as she
is unable to see how the other Council members have voted.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, to refer the letter from Jensen Design Build
dated June 3, 1999, to staff.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, that the Mayor write a “Letter to the Editor” and
have a resolution on the June 22 agenda expressing the City Council’s views on the
passage of the “60% Amendment.”
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, requesting enforcement of the ordinance
regarding refrigerators stored outdoors at Ken’s Appliance on S. Third Street.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to refer the letter from the Downtown
Farmers Market dated June 1, 1999, to staff.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to refer the letter from the Convalescent Home
for Children dated June 2, 1999, to staff.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Hoffman, to place the request of the Ames Economic
Development Commission regarding entryway signs on the June 22 agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Wirth asked if the tables with the small roofs over them were going to
be installed in the Stuart Smith Park area. Staff will follow up with her.
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Council Member Wirth informed the Council that there was a group discussion
concerning the funding of groups that come to Ames at the last meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau. The discussion will be continued
at their June meeting. Ms. Wirth asked if the Council wanted a written report or an ACVB
member to present a report to them. It was concurred that Rich Harter would be asked to
attend a future Council meeting to explain the policy.
Council Member Cross referenced a letter that the Council had received pertaining to
House File 1452. Since Mr. Cross is not familiar with this File, he asked if there would
be any benefit to referring the letter to staff. Mayor Tedesco explained the proposed
economic legislation and stated that he feels the City Manager’s Office could research the
issue and respond to Council at a subsequent meeting.
Council Member Cross asked if it would be possible for the City to appeal the decision
of the DOT regarding not lowering the speed limit on S. Duff. Mr. Wiegand explained
that the DOT speed studies south of Jewel Drive did not warrant a lower speed limit,
however, the DOT will monitor the area again in the fall.
Council Member Hoffman requested speed limit enforcement on Oakwood Road between
State and Elwood after she had received several phone calls from citizens.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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