HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 08/25/1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA AUGUST 25, 1998
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 25th day of August, 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,
Quirmbach, and Wirth.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS: Bill LaGrange, Chair of the Ames Beautification Committee, and
member Linda Naeve presented beautification certificates of appreciation to: John and Isabel
Pesek, Timothy Leeds, Bruce Pesch and Carol Lewnau, Robert and Helen Ewald, Giles and
Veronica Fowler, James Beyer, Nancy Dobson, Joseph and Debra Morris, Randy and Judy
Hansen, and Steven and Patricia Kunz.
DELEGATION VISIT TO ENZAN CITY, JAPAN: Mayor Tedesco reported on the trip that the
delegation had made to Enzan City, Japan, partner city of Ames. The Mayor introduced his
wife, Joanne, and Charles and Kathleen Martinson and Paul and Sandy Nelson, members of the
delegation who were in the audience. Mayor Tedesco said the gifts that they received would
be on display in City Hall, and a pictorial book would be held at the Public Library.
CONSENT AGENDA: It was noted that the item approving the final plat for Somerset Subdivision,
3rd Addition had been pulled from the agenda. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, 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 July 28, 1998, and the special meetings
of July 30, 1998, and August 20, 1998
3. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class B Beer - Flame & Skewer, 2801 Grand Avenue
b. Class B Beer - Panchero’s, 109 Welch Avenue
c. Class C Beer - Cyclone Truck Stop, 1811 South Dayton Avenue
d. Class E Beer - Drug Town, 500 Main Street
e. Class C Liquor - Dean-o’s 119 Main, 119 Main Street
f. Class C Liquor - Okoboji Grill of Ames, Inc., 2719 Grand Avenue
g. Class C Liquor - People’s/Underwhere?, 2430 Lincoln Way
h. Special Class C Liquor - DaVinci’s, 2514 Chamberlain Street
4. Motion to refer to Planning and Zoning Commission a request for annexation of property
located west of Grant Avenue and south of 190th Street
5. Motion to accept report of bids and delay award of contract for AS/400 Upgrade
6. Motion to approve/deny request from YSS to install granite plaque in lieu of bronze plaque in
sidewalk on 5th Street
7. RESOLUTION NO. 98-397 approving human services agency contract for FY 1998-99
8. RESOLUTION NO. 98-398 approving cooperative agreement with Iowa Civil Rights
Commission
9. RESOLUTION NO. 98-399 approving plans and specifications for Construction of Hard-
Surfaced Trail System in Brookside Park; setting September 15, 1998, as bid due date and
September 22, 1998, as date of public hearing and award of contract
10. RESOLUTION NO. 98-400 approving plans and specifications for 1998-99 Water System
Improvement Project; setting September 16, 1998, as bid due date and September 22, 1998, as
date of public hearing and award of contract
11. RESOLUTION NO. 98-401 approving plans and specifications for Youth Sports Complex Well
Field Project; setting September 15, 1998, as bid due date and September 22, 1998, as date of
public hearing and award of contract
12. RESOLUTION NO. 98-402 awarding contract for purchase of Sewer Jet Machine
13. RESOLUTION NO. 98-403 accepting completion of 1997-98 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Program No. 1
14. RESOLUTION NO. 98-404 accepting completion of Well 14A, Division I
15. RESOLUTION NO. 98-405 approving easement for well water line for Youth Sports Complex
16. RESOLUTION NO. 98-406 approving revisions to Electric Utility Tariff
17. RESOLUTION NO. 98-407 approving engineering services agreement for revisions to
Floodplain Boundary Map
18. RESOLUTION NO. 98-408 approving agreement for Union Pacific Railroad water line crossing
for 1998-99 Water System Improvement Project
19. RESOLUTION NO. 98-409 approving submittal of Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program grant
application for Lincoln Way/Grand Avenue Intersection Improvement Project
20. RESOLUTION NO. 98-410 approving release of real estate mortgage for 625 13th Street in
connection with the City’s Phase II “CDBG Existing” Affordable Housing Program
21. RESOLUTION NO. 98-411 approving subordination of mortgage lien for 5422 Frost Drive in
connection with the City’s Phase III Affordable Housing Program in Bentwood Subdivision
22. RESOLUTION NO. 98-412 approving Annual Contributions contract with HUD for City’s
Section 8 Substantial Rehabilitation Program and authorizing Mayor to sign Housing Assistance
Payments
23. RESOLUTION NO. 98-413 approving submittal of application for Recreation Infrastructure
Grant with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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.
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR EJ’S LEGACY: Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to approve a new
Class C Liquor License for EJ’s Legacy, 111 5th Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
BEER PERMIT FOR THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross,
to approve a new Class C Beer Permit for That’s Entertainment, 129 Lincoln Way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO WAIVE UTILITY CHARGES FOR BOURNS BUILDING: Merlin Hove,
Director of Electric Utility, stated that Staff had recently learned that the transformer had been
disconnected in March, therefore, it was now Staff’s recommendation that the “Excess Electric
Use Facility” charge of $46.60 per month be waived from March.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the request from Airport Road
Developers LLC to waive the “Excess Electric Use Facility” charge of $46.60 per month be
waived from March 1998.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR REIMAN GARDENS: Moved by Cross, seconded by
Hoffman, to approve a request from Iowa State University for an encroachment permit to install
a perimeter fence at Reiman Gardens and to waive the fee and insurance requirements.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR AMES HIGH SCHOOL: Moved by Parks, seconded by Campbell,
to approve a request from Ames High School for a fireworks permit for display on September 4,
1998.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO WAIVE PARKING ON WELCH FOR “GOOD NEIGHBORS DAY”: Moved
by Parks, seconded by Cross, to approve a request from Coe’s Flowers to waive parking meter
enforcement along the west side of Welch Avenue from Hunt Street to Knapp Street on
September 2, 1998, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for “Good Neighbors Day.”
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO REGULATION OF ANIMALS: Moved by Parks, seconded
by Quirmbach, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising Section 3.124 pertaining to
frequent violators of animal-related regulations and abatement of animal-related nuisances and
adding Section 3.126 regarding numerous animals on premises.
Council Member Quirmbach felt that Sections 3.124 and 3.126 were necessary
companions to the ordinance. He felt it was a paired approach to solving animal nuisance
problems.
Council Member Hoffman stated there were no statistics to show that owners of a large
number of animals do a poorer job in caring for their pets. Implementing Section 3.126
could be added at a later date if the 3.124 ordinance amendment did not solve the animal
nuisance problems.
Council Member Cross said that arbitrarily setting the number of animals a person could
own would not solve nuisance problems.
Council Member Wirth reported that she had a growing concern with the work load for
Staff if Section 3.126 were implemented. She felt that Staff should monitor the situation
and report back after Section 3.124 had reaped results.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to amend the motion by deleting the addition of
Section 3.126.
Council Member Quirmbach said it was Staff’s assessment that including Section 3.126
in the ordinance would, over time, reduce their work load.
Vote on amendment: 4-2. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Wirth. Voting nay: Parks,
Quirmbach. Motion passed.
Vote on Motion as amended: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
3
Moved by Quirmbach, 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 Parks, seconded by Cross, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3496 revising Section 3.124 pertaining to frequent violators of animal-
related regulations and abatement of animal-related nuisances.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SOUTH DUFF AVENUE AREA TRAFFIC CONCERNS: Public Works Director Paul Wiegand
reported that earlier this summer a public meeting was held in the Southdale area to discuss
concerns that area neighbors had regarding the South Duff widening, a traffic signal at Jewel
Drive, and the higher speed limit on South Duff. During the May 26 meeting, the Council
directed Staff to evaluate the traffic concerns that were expressed by the area residents.
Scott Logan, Traffic Engineer, reviewed the three concerns the residents had regarding the area
traffic, and he indicated that they were all interwoven. Many residents had expressed the need
for widening South Duff to a five-lane in lieu of the current three-lane project improvements.
He said that in order to justify a five-lane section, two conditions should be met: 1) traffic
congestion along the corridor; and, 2) a trend that accident experience along the facility exceeds
the state average.
Mr. Logan reported that with regard to the installation of a traffic signal at Jewel Drive, Staff
has looked at the conditions at the intersection several times over the past three years. He
indicated that other intersections experience a much higher delay in entering a thoroughfare.
Staff had conducted an analysis during the peak morning hours at this intersection and found
the average delay was 14 seconds. He further indicated that after evaluating the needs for a
signal at the Jewel Drive/South Duff and Crystal/South Duff intersection, the installation should
occur at the Crystal/South Duff intersection rather than the Jewel Drive intersection if a signal
was considered.
Mr. Logan addressed the area neighbors’ concern about the lowering of the speed limit. He
said that the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has jurisdiction over setting the speed
limit, and they have indicated that an analysis would be conducted once the widening project
was completed. The City has asked the IDOT to periodically review the current 50 mph speed
limit zone over the past five years.
Juan Foegen, 316 Crystal Street, stated that the 14-second delay during the peak time was
glaringly incorrect, and that it was much more than that. He said that residents could not go
north in the morning or south in the p.m. hours. Turn lanes at Crystal and Jewel would help,
but Garden and Ken Maril would still have the problems. Mr. Foegen said that lowering the
speed limit along the Southdale area would greatly help. He further indicated that a traffic
signal was needed to help break up traffic so a person could get out into the traffic stream,
however, Crystal Street was not the place to install it if one was put in.
Joe Rua, 302 Opal Circle, said that a traffic signal needs to be installed now instead of waiting
because the area was already torn up due to the street widening.
4
Diane Kerksieck, 621 Garden Road, reported that 698 businesses and residences were served
by the South Duff Avenue corridor, and this street was the only alternative for travel into Ames
and south. She also stated her concern with the safety at Garden Road. She was further
concerned that after the improvements were completed, traffic accidents would increase due
to speeding vehicles.
Bob Kerksiek, 621 Garden Road, also felt that something needed to be done to reduce the
speed. He reiterated that it was very hard to get in and out of the traffic stream at the four
entrances/exits into the Southdale area. He felt that a traffic light was the most essential
component in assisting them.
Jim Lippe, 3312 Jewel Drive, said the area neighbors should have received more information
and been involved with decisions regarding the traffic lighting. He said that safety was the key
issue and that citizens would like to enter/exit South Duff and feel safe doing so. Mr. Lippe
indicated that a traffic signal was needed in order to help slow the traffic in the area.
Dan Strodtman, 3315 Emerald Drive, said he marveled at the small number of accidents
occurring along the South Duff corridor in the Southdale area because he can hear the close
calls of screeching breaks. He, too, felt that the citizens should have had more input into the
improvement project before it was all laid out. He indicated that five lanes would have solved
most of the problems.
Doug Hines, 404 Garden Road, stated that a light would not help at Crystal Street, but having
a third turn lane will help. He also did not feel that lowering the speed limit would help much
either.
Donna Ness stated that she rents in the Southdale area, and she would never buy property in the
area. She further said that there was no alternate route to and from the residential area.
Bruce Brekke of Jewel Drive said that installing a traffic signal would only increase rear end
accidents. He also said that the three lanes should be extended further south.
Bob Doyle, 3616 Jewel Drive, stated that the 14-second delay was arrived at by performing
a one-day count, and it was not correct.
Craig Markley, 309 Ruby, stated his dismay regarding how Airport Road did not carry near the
traffic volumes that South Duff did, but Airport Road had been made a four-lane corridor.
Council Member Wirth indicated that it was time for the City to ask the IDOT to lower the
speed limit along South Duff Avenue, and she agreed with the concerns expressed during the
meeting.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to ask the Iowa Department of Transportation at this
time to establish a 35 mph speed limit from Ken Maril Road north to the Squaw Creek
bridge instead of waiting until the project improvements are completed.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS HANDBOOK: Council Member Hoffman said it was important
that all Council members review the Boards and Commissions Handbook before their meetings
5
with the various boards. The Council needed to think of what their objectives would be in
terms of the methods used in accomplishing the goals of each board. Mayor Tedesco indicated
that their joint meetings with the boards would be held the second Council meeting of each
month. Council Member Hoffman felt that, as a matter of consistency, all board members
should be citizens of Ames.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 98-414 approving the three projects (Northridge Greenspace
Beautification, Public R-O-W/Northwestern Avenue between 10th-12th Streets, Stone Brooke
Common Area Beautification) and the expenditure of $11,175 for the 1998-99 Neighborhood
Improvement Project Program; and, authorizing Staff to solicit additional proposals from
neighborhood groups so as to utilize the funds available in the Program account.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS: Council Member Wirth stated that she was concerned
about giving away some of Ames’ tax base unnecessarily. She did not want to be subsidizing
projects which did not enhance the LUPP. Therefore, she would like to see a moratorium on
the tax abatement program until the Council got some more criteria in place for each of the
districts.
Council Member Campbell said she would like to look at each of Districts 1-5 since these are
based solely on geographical boundaries and are not tied to any standards.
Council Member Parks indicated that it was appropriate to review geographical areas and
standards, but he felt a moratorium was not an effective device.
Discussion was held regarding approaches to area redevelopments, refining criteria, and
targeting incentives and specific goals for the districts.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to refer to Staff for investigation the future goals
and standards for Urban Revitalization Districts 1 through 5, and to report back at the
October 27, 1998, Council meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDED P-I PLAN FOR ENGINEERING ANIMATION: Moved by Campbell, seconded
by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-415 approving the amended P-I Plan for
Engineering Animation, Inc., at 2321 North Loop Drive to allow the construction of a building
addition and an expanded parking lot, and modify two sections of the Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions pertaining to rear setbacks and minimum median width, with the stipulation
that no future parking at the EAI site be allowed between their building and the front property
line on North Loop Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0-2. Voting aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay: None.
Abstaining: Cross, Parks. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these minutes.
CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES - MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-416 approving waiver of the purchasing
policy and directing Staff to negotiate a contract with Engineering Plus, Inc., for Main Street
6
Streetscape design services.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
442 EAST 6TH STREET: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-
417 declaring the purchase agreement with Michael Renze null and void for the property
located at 442 East 6th Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Wirth, to set the guidelines for the sale of property at 442 East
6th Street, and to direct Staff to solicit proposals from the 10 individuals who have expressed
an interest in the property.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to amend the motion to require a recapture provision that
if the property was sold before two years from the date of purchase, the buyer would repay the
City 100% of the difference between the appreciated sale price and the original purchase price,
and 50% of the difference if the property was sold before five years.
Vote on Amendment: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Vote on Motion as amended: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed at 9:10 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9: 15 p.m.
STORM-DAMAGED TREE CLEAN-UP POLICY: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parks,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-418 adopting the Storm-Damaged Tree Clean-Up Policy as
modified by setting the standards for full City response at four of the seven maintenance
districts versus the five as proposed by Staff.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parks, to pass on first reading an ordinance providing for
emergency burning of tree damage debris.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
TARGET ADDITION: Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-419
approving the developer’s agreement for the Target Addition.
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. 98-420 approving the final
plat for the Target Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CONTRACT CANCELLATION FOR CITY HALL TUCKPOINTING PROJECT: Moved
by Parks, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-421 approving the request
7
to cancel the contract with E & H Restoration, Inc., of Davenport, Iowa, for the City Hall
Tuckpointing and Related Repairs Project with no contract liability for E & H Restoration.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
1997-98 PAVING PROGRAM NO. 2: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 98-422 accepting completion of the 1997-98 Paving Program No. 2
Project.
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 Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-423 adopting final
assessment schedule and levying the assessments for the 1997-98 Paving Program No. 2
Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
FREEL DRIVE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-424 accepting completion of the Freel Drive Sanitary Sewer
Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-425 adopting final
assessment schedule and levying the assessments for the Freel Drive Sanitary Sewer Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE: Moved by
Parks, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-426 authorizing Staff to enter into
confidentiality agreement with the State of Iowa Department of Revenue to allow access to
State and Local Option Sales Tax records, and authorizing Mayor to sign.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS: Moved by Parks, seconded
by Quirmbach, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-427 setting September 8, 1998, as date of
public hearing for the issuance of up to $3,400,000 of General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
Series 1992, and authorizing the City Manager and Finance Director to set the date of sale for
these bonds.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON OPAL DRIVE SIDEWALK PROJECT: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing
open.
Dick Carlson, 307 Jewel Drive, said that installation of the sidewalk would be expensive, and
he might have to remove one or two trees.
8
Juan Foegen, 316 Crystal Street, said he had submitted the letter requesting the sidewalk
installation since this was the only access to Opal for his daughter to walk to school. This was
the missing segment in the continuance of the sidewalk.
The hearing was closed.
It was noted that the property owner has the option of putting in the sidewalk prior to the City
doing the project, and it would save the owner a substantial amount of money.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-383 approving
final adoption of the Resolution of Necessity for the Opal Drive Sidewalk Project (from
Jewel Drive to 180 ft. North).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON ADAMS STREET PAVING PROGRAM: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing
open.
Bart Votova from Essex Corporation stated that they were developing Windsor Oaks for a
retirement community, and Adams Street needed to be paved in order for them to proceed.
Jim Oglesby, 3925 Calhoun, said that he purchased this property on August 1, and two weeks
later he received the notice from the previous owner that his property was being assessed over
$10,000 for the street paving. He stated that he wanted to contest the assessment. This project
was not for a public improvement, but for Essex Corporation’s development, and they should
bear the cost for the street paving.
Jerry Byg, City Engineer, explained that the assessments were established by area, and that the
frontage and area for this project was calculated by using the same formula used for street
paving projects. Mr. Byg said that Mr. Oglesby’s property was being improved because of the
paving.
The hearing was closed.
City Attorney John Klaus stated that the motion to defer action on the Resolution of Necessity
was due to the City still needing to receive a signed waiver of assessment as well as an
agreement for the transfer of an outlot.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to defer action on the Resolution of Necessity for
the Adams Street Paving Program (Calhoun Avenue to 827 ft. West).
It was discussed whether the developer should be asked to pay the entire paving assessment and
if Mr. Oglesby would benefit from the improvement. Mr. Klaus explained that if Mr. Oglesby
disagreed with the final assessment once the project was completed, he could appeal it to
District Court.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 1998-99 ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL STREET LOW POINT DRAINAGE
9
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one
present wishing to testify, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-428 awarding a
contract to KRI Company of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $77,440.00 for the 1998-99 Annual
Residential Street Low Point Drainage Improvement Project (1700 Block of Burnett Avenue).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON EAST 13TH STREET/SAUER-SUNDSTRAND DRIVEWAY TRAFFIC
SIGNAL PROJECT: Mayor Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one present
wishing to testify, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to accept the report of bids and delay the award of
contract for the East 13th Street Traffic Signal Project at the Sauer-Sundstrand/Burger
King/Kum & Go joint entrance.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL INFRACTION PENALTIES: Moved by Parks,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second reading an ordinance revising municipal infraction
penalties.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, 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 Parks, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 3497 revising municipal infraction penalties.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REGARDING UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY
SERVICE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 3495 adopting a new Code section making underground installation of electric utility
facilities mandatory in all new developments at the developer’s expense.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to have Staff investigate the traffic signal
at the Lincoln Way/Hazel Avenue intersection regarding the trip mechanism and/or the timer
for the light.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to refer to Staff a letter received from the Story County
Master Gardeners and Ames Lions Club requesting that the Council negotiate an agreement
with the organizations which would entitle them to plant and maintain the Douglas Avenue
Downtown public walk way area.
10
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Quirmbach, to place on the September 8, 1998, agenda
discussion regarding Council membership on the Ames Economic Development Commission.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to place on the September 8, 1998, agenda a request
from the Story County Historic Alliance for $85 from the City of Ames which would be used
towards the development and publication of a brochure.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting nay:
Parks. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to place on the September 8, 1998, agenda
discussion regarding the section of South Riverside Drive adjacent to Old Orchard Mobile
Home Park.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Campbell said that she referred an e-mail message from Bill Fraser to the
Public Works Department regarding the intersection of Lincoln Way and Welch Avenue.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to place on the October 13, 1998, agenda an ordinance
pertaining to “spider” signs.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Cross, to place on the September 8, 1998, agenda a request
from the Ames High School Parade Committee to stage a parade in the Bandshell Park-
Downtown area and a request to prohibit parking around Bandshell Park during the event.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
_________________________________________________________________________
Jill Ripperger, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
11