HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 09/28/1999MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA SEPTEMBER 28, 1999
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 28th day of September, 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.
PROCLAMATION FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: Mayor Tedesco read a proclamation for
Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 1999. Accepting the proclamation on behalf of the Ames
Fire Department were Captain Rich Taylor, Lieutenant Paul Sandoval, and Firefighter Wes
Hubbard.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL 4-H WEEK: A proclamation was read to honor National
4-H Week, October 3-9, 1999, by Mayor Tedesco. Mary Kolner, Sara Bollin, and Laura Lutz,
members of the Washington Royals 4-H Club, were present to accept the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR PUBLIC POWER WEEK: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed the week of
October 3-9, 1999, as Public Power Week. Merlin Hove, Director of the Ames Municipal
Electric System, accepted the proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Quirmbach requested to pull Item #11 from the Consent
Agenda for separate consideration. Council Member Wirth asked to pull Item #5 for separate
consideration. Mayor Tedesco commented on Item #7, pointing out that two of the locations
applying for renewal of their liquor or beer permits, Hunky Dory’s and The Scene/Sips, have had
a number of violations during the past year. The Mayor expressed his hope that these
establishments would take actions to prevent violations from occurring on their premises in the
future.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Parks, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1 .Motio n ap prov in g paymen t of claims
2 .M otio n ap prov ing certificatio n of civil service app licants
3.M otion approv ing the follow ing b eer perm its/liqu or licenses:
a.Class B Beer - H appy Joe’s, 551 S. D uff A venue
b.Class C Liqu or & O utdoor S ervice A rea - H un ky D ory’s, 30 0 S . 17th S treet
c.Class C Liquor - LaFuente M exican Restaurant, 217 S. D uff A venue
d.Class C Liquor - The Scene/Sips, 124 W elch Avenue
4.M otion to refer to Planning and Zoning Com m ission the request for annexation of 39.89 acres
generally loca ted east of D ayton A venu e an d no rth of the cu rr en t city lim its
5.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 99-3 50 approv ing app ointm ent of Joyce Sam uels to fill vacancy on H um an
Relations Com m ission
6.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 99-3 51 approving Comm ission on the A rts contract for 199 9/2000 w ith A m es
International O rchestra Festival A ssociation
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7 .R E S O LU T IO N N O . 9 9-35 3 ap prov ing am en dm ents to Reco rd s R eten tion S ch ed ule
8.R E S O LU T IO N N O . 99-3 54 a p p r o v ing con tract and bo nd for 199 8/99 A rterial S treet
Rehabilitation - 13 th Str eet: G rand to Douglas and Carr oll to M eadow lane
9.RE SO LU TIO N N O . 99-355 approving contract and bond for Roof Replacem ent for Storage and
M aintenance A reas for the A m es Transit A gency Building
10.RE SO LU TIO N N O . 99-356 accepting com pletion of utilities and paving im provem ents and
m odifying am ount of financial security for Bentw ood Subdivision, 3rd Addition
11.RE SO LU TIO N N O . 99-357 accepting com pletion of utilities and paving im provem ents and
m odifying am ount of financial security for D auntless Subdivision, 2n d Addition
12.RE SO LU TIO N N O . 99-358 approving final plat for Som erset Subdivision, 6th Addition
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
MIN U TES O F THE REGULAR ME E TING OF SE P TE MBE R 14 , 19 99 , AND S P E CIAL
M EE TING O F S EP TE M BE R 21 , 1999: Council M em ber W irth asked for a clarification of the
m otion w herein Council directed staff to conduct a land inventory relating to the A nnexation Study
(P age 8, Paragraph 9, of the m inu tes of the r egu lar m eetin g of S ep tem ber 14 , 19 99 ). Co un cil
M em ber Park s ex plaine d that h is m otio n ask ed staff to identify how m u ch land is available
in th e S ou thwest an d North ern Gro wth Areas in relatio n to the Annexatio n S tu dy. He
po inted ou t th at he had originally suggested that this inv en tory b e taken by a con s u ltant;
how ever, Planning and H ousing D irector Brian O’Connell had expressed a p reference for
staff to talk to the p rop erty ow ners. C ou ncil M em ber W irth asked M r. O ’C on nell if he had
a plan in mind. M r. O ’Connell advised that they have identified the approxim ately 70
property owners w ho w ill need to be con tacted. In devising a plan to accom plish the
inventory, M r. O ’Connell said he now believes it w ould be better to have the assistance of
a third p arty. He feels th at th e q uestion s to b e asked o f th e p ro perty o wners m us t be
structured to d erive the m ost honest answ ers from them .
M r. O ’Co nn ell as ked the C ou ncil w hat th ey inten ded s taff to do w ith the re sults of the inv en to ry.
Cou ncil M em ber Parks advised that the private sector had already determ ined what land is now
or w ill becom e available in the future. A fter the City’s inventory is com pleted, if there are
d ifferen ces betw een the priv ate sec tor’s and the C ity’s res ults, Mr. Parks feels that a discussion
to ascertain the reasons for the differences should occur. He further pointed out that the City will
not be asking property owners to sign any agreement, but only to make an indication of their
willingness to sell their property. Mr. Parks said that the available-land inventory is necessary
to determine if it is feasible for growth to occur in the areas recommended by Council. He
pointed out that it has been determined that the City will need approximately 1,700 acres for
residential growth, and he does not believe that there is that quantity of land available in the areas
designated for growth.
Council Member Quirmbach also feels the phrasing of the question is very important. He feels
the information will be meaningless without bringing valuation into the inquiry; without that, the
answer has no market base whatsoever.
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Mayor Tedesco ruled the discussion out of order, stating that the issue at hand was approval of
the minutes of the regular meeting of September 14, 1999, and the special meeting of September
21, 1999.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Cross, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 14, 1999, and the special meeting of September 21, 1999.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
R E V IS IO N S TO A D M IN IST R A TIV E PL A N IN C O N N E C T IO N W ITH TH E C ITY ’S
S EC TIO N 8 R EN TA L S U B S IDY P R O G R A M: Cou ncil M em ber Q uirm bach asked Housing
C o o r d i n a t o r
Vanessa Baker Latimer to clarify how the changes to the Administrative Plan will affect the
amount that the tenant will pay for rent. Ms. Baker Latimer stated that under the new Plan, if the
unit’s rent was more than the payment standard, the tenant could voluntarily pay the difference
up to 40% of their monthly adjusted income. She further explained that if the rent for the unit
was at the payment standard, the tenant would be required to pay no more than 30% of their
monthly adjusted income.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RE SO LU TIO N N O . 99-352 approving the
revisions to the Administrative Plan in connection with the City’s Section 8 Rental Subsidy
Program.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
REQUEST OF CHRIS PERRIN TO VACATE AND SELL CITY PROPERTY ADJACENT
TO 111 AND 119 NINTH STREET: Chris Perrin, 111 Ninth Street, Ames, was present. He stated
that his research at the Story County Courthouse had revealed that the property in question was
identified as “problem property” and had no owner identified. He asked for clarification on
whether or not the property in question had ever been designated as an alley. Mr. Perrin
requested that this item be referred back to the Public Works Department for clarification of
ownership. Paul Wiegand, Public Works Director, stated that the two strips of land had never
been formally designated as an alley; however, they are used basically for that purpose. He
pointed out that this land serves as an access to the apartments on Ninth Street. Mr. Wiegand also
stated that City records indicate that the property in question is City property.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to refer this item back to staff to clarify ownership of
the property in question.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM AMES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOR ANNUAL
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CONTRIBUTION OF $5,000 TO IOWA GAMES FROM 2000 THRU 2005: Rich Harter,
Director of the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, thanked the City for their past support
of the Iowa Games and expressed his desire for it to continue to help keep the Games in Ames
through 2005. Council Member Quirmbach expressed his dismay over the selection of Reggie
White as the keynote speaker for the 1999 Iowa Games.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-359 approving the
request from the Ames Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (ACVB) for an annual contribution of
$5,000 to Iowa Games from 2000 through 2005 subject to the ACVB obtaining the remaining
$20,000 needed each year from other sources (ACVB: $7,500; Story County: $4,500; other local
sources: $8,000) and contingent upon the Iowa Games remaining in Ames through 2005.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
WIDENING OF LINCOLN HIGHWAY TO ALLOW BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
TRAFFIC BETWEEN AMES AND NEVADA: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to
authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Story County Board of Supervisors endorsing the
project.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Hoffman asked for a clarification of the funding source for this project since
the City of Ames will be applying for CIRTPA grant funds for the South Duff bicycle path. Paul
Wiegand explained that the Lincoln Highway project would be funded from statewide
transportation grant funds and the City’s South Duff bicycle path project would be funded from
regional transportation enhancement funding. He pointed out that Council’s support for this
project would not create a conflict with their anticipated support for the South Duff bicycle path
project. The City’s share of the cost for the Lincoln Highway project would be approximately
$4,727.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-360 approving
expenditure of up to $4,727 out of Road Use Tax Funds for the project upon receipt of the grant
for widening Lincoln Highway from 24' to 34' with paved 5'-wide shoulders to allow bicycle and
pedestrian traffic between Ames and Nevada.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
1999 RESIDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY: Clare Bills, Public Relations Officer, gave a
presentation detailing the results of the 17th Annual Resident Satisfaction Survey. She informed
the Council that 198 residents had completed the questionnaire. Each Council member was
provided a copy of the compilation of the Survey’s questions and responses. Regarding the law
enforcement category, Council members concurred that the Police Department should contrast
citizens’ perceptions indicated in the Survey with actual statistics. They requested that this
information be presented at the time of the Police Department’s budget hearing.
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PRESENTATION OF THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN OF THE NEW AMES/ISU ICE ARENA:
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to approve the schematic design for the new Ames/ISU
Ice Arena and authorize proceeding with the preparation of the plans and specification
documents.
Nancy Carroll stated that staff is still in the design phase of the new Ice Arena, but wanted to
inform the Council of the decisions made to date and to get their approval of the schematic
design. Council Member Cross pointed out that the proposed design did not allow for any
flexibility to enable it to accommodate additional spectators over the projected life of the facility
(30 years). Ms. Carroll introduced Al Oberlander from the architectural firms’ team of RDG
Bussard Dikis. Mr. Oberlander stated that to change the design to allow for flexibility in seating
capacity would cause the project to exceed its budget. His feeling is that if a change were made
to the seating placement, additional footage would be required; it really can’t be done with the
space allowed. Mr. Oberlander pointed out, however, that the answer depends on the quantity
of seating to be added. Ms. Carroll advised that the real need is for a second sheet of ice as the
programs cannot grow without that. To accommodate this need, Ms. Carroll explained that some
of the equipment is being upscaled.
Council Member Wirth left the Council Chambers.
Mr. Oberlander reviewed the schematic design for the new Arena. He stated that after the new
facility is operational, it is planned that the old Arena will be torn down. The project time frame
was presented by Mr. Oberlander; the facility should be open by December 2000. He also gave
an overview of the budget.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Wirth returned to the Council Chambers.
CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT TO DEVELOP DESIGN CONCEPT
STATEMENT FOR ONTARIO ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM HYLAND
AVENUE TO WOODSTOCK AVENUE: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 99-361 approving the consultant services contract with Snyder & Associates
to develop a design concept statement for the Ontario Road Reconstruction project from Hyland
Avenue to Woodstock Avenue in the amount of $46,500.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Council Member Quirmbach requested that the results of the survey conducted of the residents
in the Ontario area regarding future bike paths and parking in that area be conveyed to the
contractor.
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CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT TO DEVELOP DESIGN CONCEPT
STATEMENT FOR DAYTON AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM 13TH
STREET TO LINCOLN WAY: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 99-362 approving the consultant services contract with Snyder & Associates to develop a
project design concept for Dayton Avenue Reconstruction Project from 13th Street to Lincoln
Way in the amount of $47,500.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
SOUTH DUFF COMMUNITY PARK SUBDIVISION: Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-363 waiving the requirement in Section 23.403(9)(c) of the
Municipal Code that requires two means of access where a street is longer than 1,320 feet
pertaining to the South Duff Community Park Subdivision, generally located near the
intersection of U. S. 30 and South Duff Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-364 approving the final
plat for South Duff Community Park.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance declaring a public
right-of-way and naming it Billy Sunday Road.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, 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 Parks, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3536 declaring a public right-of-way and naming it Billy Sunday Road.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
URBAN REVITALIZATION DOWNTOWN SERVICE CENTER COMMERCIAL
CRITERIA MATRIX DRAFT: Council Member Campbell asked for clarification of the criterion
endorsing the creation of eating and drinking establishments. Mr. O’Connell pointed out that all
three criteria would have to be met for such an establishment to be eligible. He said that such an
establishment would have to involve sit-down dining and drinking, not fast food and not just
drinking.
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Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to accept the “draft” matrix, as presented, for the
Downtown Service Center Zone and direct staff to develop design guidelines.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON DUFF AVENUE AND DAYTON
AVENUE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on first reading an ordinance establishing
speed limits on Duff Avenue and Dayton Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parks, 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 Cross, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3538 establishing speed limits on Duff Avenue and Dayton Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
SIDEWALK CAFES: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Quirmbach, to pass on first reading an
ordinance amending Section 22.4 of the Municipal Code regarding sidewalk cafes.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, 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 Parks, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3537 amending Section 22.4 of the Municipal Code regarding sidewalk
cafes.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Council Member Quirmbach acknowledged the City’s receipt of a donation from
the Ames Noon Kiwanis in the amount of $1,000 towards the completion of the new Ice Arena
and thanked them for their generosity.
Mr. Quirmbach reminded the public that the City’s Town Meeting will be held on October 5. He
urged those who want to provide input on spending priorities to attend or call in.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Parks, to refer to staff the letter from Jaye Stefani, Mary
Richards, and Richard and Lynne VanValin dated September 15, 1999, concerning extending
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bike trail system that lies west of the Reiman Gardens and ask that they discuss this with the
University and follow up with a report to Council.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Quirmbach requested that staff respond to the letter from Jaye Stefani dated
September 15, 1999, regarding placing left-turn signals at the intersections of Lincoln
Way/Wallace Road and Sixth/Grand.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Parks, to refer to staff the letter from the Ames 20/20
Committee dated September 23, 1999, asking for a resolution of support endorsing the concept
of community conversation and a contribution of $2,500.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff the letter from Clarence Martin
concerning paving a portion of High Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff the letter from the Chamber of Commerce
dated September 24, 1999, requesting a “blanket encroachment permit” for the Ames Main Street
District’s Fall Festival and directing that this item be placed on the Council’s agenda for the
October 12, 1999, meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Quirmbach, to refer to staff the letter from Jeff Smalley of Hap’s
Air Service, Inc., dated September 22, 1999, requesting an amendment to the existing Ames
Municipal Airport Minimum Fueling Standard.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to refer to staff the letters from Allison Greenwald, Dallas
Rust, Sam Pritchard, and Veronica and Giles Fowler pertaining to the safety of Roosevelt school
children crossing at the Ninth and Grand intersection and direct that this issue be placed on a
future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Parks brought up the issue of how defensible the Land Use Policy Plan is if
there is no rationale to back up the analysis. He again voiced his support for the completion of
an inventory of available residential land in the Southwest and Northern Growth Areas. Council
Member Hoffman stated that she does not believe that staff should be sent out to investigate
whether all 70 land owners would be willing to sell their property. Mayor Tedesco expressed
his concurrence with the importance of knowing if there is going to be land available to support
the Land Use Policy Plan. Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to place the discussion of
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methodology to be used in compiling the inventory of available land in the Southwest and
Northern Growth Areas on the Council’s agenda for October 12, 1999.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to refer to staff the letter from Franklin Feilmeyer,
representing Ev and Marjorie Cochrane, dated September 1, 1999, requesting to modify the
Conceptual Development Plan requirements for Dauntless Subdivision, Third Addition.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Cross asked for information on the availability of industrial land. Brian
O’Connell advised that staff had analyzed what had been asserted by the Planning and Zoning
Commission (that there was not a lot of land available for industrial use), and staff concurred
with that assertion. Council Member Wirth said that she thought Council should have a serious
discussion on the use of staff time and priorities before any more directives are given to staff.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor