HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/28/1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 28, 1998
The Ames City Council met in joint session with the Planning and Zoning Commission at 5:00 p.m.
on the 28th 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:
Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Parks, and Quirmbach. Council Member Wirth was absent. Present
from the Planning and Zoning Commission were: Blackwelder, Buck, Mahayni, Peterson, Sevde,
and Silence. Commission Member Schafer was absent.
TRANSPORTATION PLAN’S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: Public Works Director Paul
Wiegand explained that staff and consultants formulated the Master Transportation Plan’s goals
and objectives after gaining input from public meetings during January 1998. These goals and
objectives have been reviewed by staff and the City’s Technical and Issues Committees. He
further explained that the Council would not be making any decisions during this session.
Mr. Wiegand said that the second phase of this process would deal with programs and policies
which will aid the City in meeting the objectives.
Dick Hocking, Project Director from the consulting firm of Barton & Aschman, said that to
guide the planning process, alternatives needed to be formulated and evaluated, which would
then lead to the selection of the plan to follow. The goals and objectives were divided into two
groups, the Transportation System and the Planning and Implementation Process. Mr. Hocking
presented an overview of the following goals: (Group 1, Transportation System) Goal 1.
Mobility; Goal 2. Transportation Performance; Goal 3. Non-Motorized Travel; Goal 4.
Economic Development; Goal 5. Environmental and Natural Resource Protection; (Group 2,
Planning and Implementation Process) Goal 6. Integration with Land Use Policy Plan; Goal 7.
Interagency Coordination; Goal 8. Financial Feasibility; and, Goal 9. Commitment to
Implementation. During the presentation, Council and Commission members discussed the
various objectives to meet these goals. Discussions took place regarding level of service and
arterial “hot spots”, linkages to the Ames-Des Moines corridor, and emergency vehicle access
to neighborhoods.
Mr. Wiegand stated that discussions from this session would be integrated into the goals and
objectives for the Transportation Plan. Staff would then come back to the Council for adoption,
and it was staff’s desire to have the entire program, which would include the second phase, put
together by the summer of 1999.
The meeting recessed at 6:15 p.m.
The regular meeting of the City Council was convened at 7:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATION FOR POPPY DAYS: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed May 15 and 16, 1998, as
Poppy Days. Mary Kay Johnson was present to accept the proclamation.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR VEISHEA 1998: Mayor Tedesco presented Awards of
Appreciation for VEISHEA 1998 to Dr. Martin Jischke, President of Iowa State University, and
Kathryn Whitaker and Ben Dohrmann, Co-Chairs of VEISHEA 1998. In turn, Dr. Jischke
presented a plague and ISU hats to the Mayor and City Council in appreciation of the City’s
support. He also presented a plaque to Chief Dennis Ballantine in appreciation of the Police
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Department’s assistance and support.
PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY: Rebecca Shivvers and other members of Ames Trees
Forever accepted a proclamation from Mayor Tedesco who proclaimed May 2, 1998, as Arbor
Day in Ames.
PROCLAMATION FOR FOSTER PARENT RECOGNITION MONTH: Janet Dunn and
Bambi Schrader accepted a proclamation from Mayor Tedesco proclaiming May as Foster Parent
Recognition Month. Several foster parents and families were also present for the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH MONTH: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed May as
Mental Health Month. Carlette Paulson was present to accept the proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion to approve payment of claims
2.Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 14, 1998, and of the special
meeting of April 21, 1998
3.Motion to approve renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a.Class C Liquor - Tequila Mexican Restaurant, 320 South 16th Street
b.Class B Liquor - Ramada Inn, 1206 South Duff Avenue
c.Class C Liquor - Red Lobster, 1100 Buckeye Avenue
d.Class C Beer - Dell Oil, 508 South Duff Avenue
4.Motion to approve certification of Civil Service applicants
5.RESOLUTION NO. 98-172 approving final plat for Ames Community Industrial Development
Park
6.RESOLUTION NO. 98-173 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 1998-99
Resurfacing Program; setting May 20, 1998, as bid due date and May 26, 1998, as date of
public hearing and award of contract
7.RESOLUTION NO. 98-174 approving contract and bond for Taxiway Connector (VisionAire)
Project
8.RESOLUTION NO. 98-175 approving contract and bond for Grand Avenue
Landscape/Planting Project
9.RESOLUTION NO. 98-176 approving removal of Boone County Landfill from the City’s
Non-Domestic Waste Pretreatment Program
10.RESOLUTION NO. 98-177 approving completion of Installation of Fiber Optic
Backbone/Network Components
11.RESOLUTION NO. 98-178 approving release of deferred real estate mortgage for property
located at 1509 Grand Avenue in connection with the City’s CDBG “Existing” Affordable
Housing Program
12.RESOLUTION NO. 98-179 approving subordination of second mortgage lien for property
located at 5423 Norris St. in connection with the City’s Phase III Affordable Housing Program
in Bentwood Subdivision
13.RESOLUTION NO. 98-180 approving New Jobs and Income Program for Sauer-Sundstrand
Company
14.Grant Avenue (Bloomington Heights, Plat 7):
a.Motion to set date of hearing on ordinance to vacate part of right-of-way
b.RESOLUTION NO. 98-181 proposing conveyance of vacated right-of-way to abutting
property owners and setting date of hearing
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15.RESOLUTION NO. 98-182 approving USTEP agreement with the IDOT, and approving
preliminary plans and specifications for the 9th Street/Grand Avenue Traffic Signal Project;
setting May 19, 1998, as bid due date and May 26, 1998, as date of public hearing and award
of contract
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Creighton Gaynor, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, was present
on behalf of the Commission to make the Council aware that anti-gay/lesbian activist Rev.
Fred Phelps planned to be in Ames to protest against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
members of the Ames community. He read a letter into the record signed by all members of
the Commission in support of Ames’ diversity and the safeguarding of rights of all persons in
the community.
ART AROUND THE CORNER SCULPTURES: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to
approve the locations for the 1998 “Art Around the Corner” sculptures.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
The unveiling of the art sculptures will take place during the Gingko Festival.
CHANGE ORDER FOR FREEL DRIVE LIFT STATION: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by
Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-183 approving a request for a change order in an
amount not to exceed $57,490 for the Freel Drive Lift Station.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
VISIONAIRE REQUEST TO NAME ROAD: Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to approve
a request to name the access road to VisionAire as “VisionAire Plaza.”
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand explained the current addressing system and the
importance of having such a system in order to ensure certainty for emergency and delivery
vehicles. He further explained that a “plaza” denoted a place instead of a road or access
to a location.
Steve Goodhue, Vice President of Public Relations for VisionAire, said this was an
important request in that name recognition would be beneficial in helping them market
themselves in the world of aviation. He felt that the naming of the road as “VisionAire
Plaza” would enhance the image of the company as a center of aviation.
Vote on Motion: 2-3. Voting Aye: Cross, Parks. Voting Nay: Campbell, Hoffman,
Quirmbach. Motion failed.
Moved by Quirmbach, to direct staff to meet with VisionAire officials in order to discuss the
renaming of South Riverside Drive.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Parks, to direct staff to meet with VisionAire officials in order
to discuss alternative names for the access road to VisionAire and to place this item on the
May 5, 1998, agenda.
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Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
1997 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE: Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to direct the City
Attorney to draft an ordinance adopting the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code with revisions to
local amendments.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
P-C PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 1311 BUCKEYE AVENUE: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by
Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-184 approving a request to amend the P-C Plan for
1311 Buckeye Avenue to allow the installation of the proposed sign for Suite C.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
P-C PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 803 24TH STREET: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Parks,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-185 approving a request to amend the P-C Plan for 803 24th
Street to allow a two-option sign scheme for the east side of the building
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CDP FOR EASTGATE SUBDIVISION: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 98-186 approving the Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) for Eastgate
Subdivision with stipulations.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 1998-99 PARKING LOT REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Public Works
Director Wiegand said that bids were received for the Gilchrist and Chamberlain parking lots.
He asked that staff be given an opportunity to evaluate the projects.
Mayor Tedesco opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing
was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Quirmbach, to accept the report of bids and delay action on
the award of the 1998-99 Parking Lot Rehabilitation Program to May 12, 1998.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 5TH STREET STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: City Manager
Steve Schainker said that five bids were received, however, they all came in over the amount
estimated for this project. Staff needs additional time to evaluate the bids received and that
they would like to come with a recommendation on the 12th of May.
Mayor Tedesco opened the hearing.
Ed Gillott appearing on behalf of Youth and Shelter Services said that they were in support of
this project. However, he asked the Council to consider not placing a pier directly in front of
YSS’s corner at 5th and Kellogg because it would detract from the fountain that is already in
place there. He indicated that in lieu of the pier, the Council might consider placing a plaque
in the sidewalk which denotes the historical significance of what is now the YSS building.
Mr. Gillott also suggested that the Council consider streetscape improvements on Kellogg
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Avenue as well as 5th Street.
There being no one further wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to accept the report of bids and delay action on
the award of the 5th Street Streetscape Improvement Project until May 12, 1998.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON STREET LIGHTING MATERIALS FOR 5TH STREET STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: City Manager Schainker stated that since this was a companion
project of the 5th Street Streetscape Improvements, he asked that the Council accept a report
of bids and delay the contract award. Staff also needed time to thoroughly evaluate the
alternatives for these materials.
Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one wishing to testify, the hearing
was closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Parks, to accept the report of bids and delay action on the
award of the Street Lighting Materials for the 5th Street Streetscape Improvement Project.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING IN BENTWOOD SUBDIVISION, 3RD
ADDITION: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Quirmbach, to pass on first reading an ordinance
prohibiting parking along the north and east sides of Wilder Boulevard and Cervantes Drive
within the Bentwood Subdivision, 3rd Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE BANNING LEAF BURNING: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to pass
on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3482 banning leaf burning within the City of
Ames.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Quirmbach, to refer to staff a request from First
National Bank to close Burnett Avenue on Friday, June 12, 1998, between 5th and 6th Streets
from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in order to accommodate attendees at their 95th Anniversary
Celebration.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to refer to staff a request from Frank Rankin of
Mayfair Cleaners to purchase the alley adjacent to property located at 508 Lincoln Way.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to direct City Attorney to draft an ordinance
prohibiting “spider leg” signs within the City.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Campbell, to refer to staff a request from the Ames Convention
and Visitors Bureau to utilize up to 20 acres of Airport land for a staging area for the Family
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Motor Coach Association as the vehicles prepare to move into their assigned parking areas.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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Jill Ripperger, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor