HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 09/22/1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA SEPTEMBER 22, 1998
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd day of September, 1998, in
the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Ted
Tedesco presiding and the following Council members present: Cross, Hoffman, Parks, Quirmbach,
and Wirth. Council Member Campbell was absent.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATION FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed October
4- 10, 1998, as Fire Prevention Week. Deputy Chief Phil Harris, Capt. Lyle Scandrett, Lt. Kevin
Peterson, and Firefighters Mike Bryant and Dean Miller were present to accept the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR PUBLIC POWER WEEK: Merlin Hove, Director of the Electric
Utility, attended to accept a proclamation from Mayor Tedesco for Public Power Week,
October 4-10, 1998.
CONSENT AGENDA: Item No. 12 was pulled for separate consideration. Moved by Hoffman,
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 September 8, 1998
3. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class B Beer - Happy Joe’s, 551 South Duff Avenue
b. Class C Beer - Decker’s Petro Palace, 821 Lincoln Way
c. Class C Beer - Doc’s Stop No. 5, 2902 East 13th Street
d. Class E Beer - Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1, 3800 West Lincoln Way
e. Class E Beer - Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore # 2, 640 Lincoln Way
f. Class BW Liquor - Le’s Vietnamese Restaurant, 113 Colorado Avenue
g. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Area - Hunky Dory’s, 300 South 17th Street
h. Class C Liquor - La Fuente Mexican Restaurant, 217 South Duff Avenue
i. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Area - Wallaby’s Grill, 3720 West Lincoln Way
j. Special Class C Liquor - Pizza Hut, 436 South Duff Avenue
4. Motion to approve/deny request from Ames High School Homecoming Committee to establish
rain date for September 24
5. RESOLUTION NO. 98-463 approving extension of Temporary City Clerk appointment
6. RESOLUTION NO. 98-464 approving appointments of voting and alternate voting delegates
for NLC Conference
7. RESOLUTION NO. 98-465 confirming GSB appointment to Ames Transit Agency Board of
Trustees
8. RESOLUTION NO. 98-466 approving revision to human services agency contract with
University Community Childcare
9. RESOLUTION NO. 98-467 approving Affirmative Action Annual Analysis
10. RESOLUTION NO. 98-469 approving adoption of ICMA-RC Plan to cover multiple vendors
11. RESOLUTION NO. 98-470 awarding contract for Chemicals for Municipal Power Plant
12. RESOLUTION NO. 98-471 approving waiver of formal bidding procedures and awarding
contract for tractor/loader
13. RESOLUTION NO. 98-472 approving contract and bond for 1998-99 Annual Residential Street
Low Point Drainage Improvements Project (1700 block of Burnett Avenue)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 98-473 approving submittal of TEA-21 grant application for South Duff
Avenue bike path
15. RESOLUTION NO. 98-474 approving bicycle path easement with Iowa State University
16. RESOLUTION NO. 98-475 approving change orders for 5th Street Streetscape Improvement
Project
17. RESOLUTION NO. 98-476 approving payment to RDG Consultants for facilitation of county-
wide housing project meeting
18. RESOLUTION NO. 98-477 proposing conveyance of property located at 442 E. 6th St.; setting
October 13, 1998, as date of public hearing
19. RESOLUTION NO. 98-478 approving removal of Becker-Underwood from the City’s Non-
Domestic Waste Pretreatment Program
20. RESOLUTION NO. 98-479 approving easement for well water line for Youth Sports Complex
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Moved by Quirmbach,
seconded by Parks, to table an amendment to the Personnel Policies and Procedures regarding
maintenance of credentials until the October 13, 1998, meeting in order to give the Council time
to review supporting documentation which had not been circulated previous to the meeting.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
DOWNTOWN ARTWORK BY DAVID DAHLQUIST: Lynn Ekblad, member of the Public Art
Commission, introduced David Dahlquist, artist, who had been contracted to design clay tiles
for the brick piers being constructed along 5th Street. The Council was also being asked to
accept Mr. Dahlquist’s conceptual artwork design in conjunction with the Main Street
renovation project scheduled for next year.
David Dahlquist presented an example of the clay tiles which will be installed in the brick piers
on 5th Street. He explained his process of researching the project. He described some of the
30 tiles and the association between words and objects related to Ames.
Mr. Dahlquist reported that he had also been asked to propose a conceptual design for artwork
to be placed on Main Street during the renovation project. He explained his proposal which
would involve placing columns at various intersections along Main Street. Mr. Dahlquist
described the columns which would incorporate brick piers at the base with tile surrounding the
art structure.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Quirmbach, to approve the clay tile artwork design by
David Dahlquist for the 5th Street renovation project.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Quirmbach, to approve the artwork design concept by David
Dahlquist for the upcoming Main Street renovation project.
Vote on Motion: Motion declared carried unanimously.
ISU HOMECOMING REQUESTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to approve a request
for a fireworks permit for display on Central Campus on October 9, 1998, at 12:01 a.m. with
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an alternate time of 9:00 p.m. for ISU Homecoming.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-480 approving a request
from the ISU Homecoming Central Committee to block Lincoln Way at the Welch and Gray
Avenue intersections for the “Step-Off” parade on Friday, October 9, 1998.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX REQUEST: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 98-481 approving a request from the Youth Sports Complex to enter on
an area of City property south of the existing lease area for the purpose of cutting weeds and
seeding areas to be used as practice soccer fields.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Quirmbach, seconded by Wirth, to authorize Staff to negotiate a revised lease
agreement with the Youth Sports Complex so that the area can be formally leased prior to any
activities relating to soccer occurring.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STUDY: Paul Wiegand, Public Works Director, said that
prior to 1988, the City’s water system operated under a two-pressure system which was set up
to recognize different elevations in the community since elevation affects the water system
pressure. In the late 1980's, it was determined that significant upgrades needed to be made to
the two-pressure system, and it was further decided that it would be more cost effective to
implement a single-pressure system. The change to the single-pressure system was approved
and implemented in 1988. Approximately one and one-half years ago, the City contracted with
Stanley Consultants to perform a Water Distribution System Study which was initiated as a
result of concerns over system pressures.
Ed Slattery of Stanley Consultants presented an overview of the study which included the
following areas of evaluation: Need for the Study, Purpose of the Study, Summary of the
Consultant’s Work, Study Findings, Pressure Zones, General Alternatives Considered for both
4-Pressure and 2-Pressure Zone Systems; Near-Term Improvements, Future Improvements,
Cost Estimates, and Implementation Schedule to Convert to the Recommended 2-Pressure
Zones.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to accept the Water Distribution System Study as
prepared by Stanley Consultants, and to direct Staff to initiate implementation of the two-
pressure system in accordance with the study.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
NEW JOBS AND INCOME PROGRAM FOR ETREMA: Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-482 approving the New Jobs and Income Program (NJIP)
contract among the City of Ames, ETREMA Products, Inc., and the State of Iowa.
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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PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS: Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 98-483 approving the submittal of the Physical Improvement Assistance Program (PIAP)
grant application on behalf of the Ames Economic Development Commission.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COAL SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY: Gary Titus, Assistant Director of
the Electric Utility, stated that the Electric Utility Operations Review and Advisory Board
endorsed the recommendation that Cargill-Alliant/Codero Rojo should be recognized as the
preferred proposal submitted for the supply of coal. Contracting with this company would
reduce costs as well as assist with rail traffic congestion in the Downtown area since the coal
volumes would be hauled by truck.
It was determined that during contract negotiations, Staff would discuss truck routes as well as
delivery times in order to ease traffic congestion.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to recognize the Cargill-Alliant/Codero Rojo
proposal as the preferred alternative to supply coal, and to authorize Staff to a finalize five-
year agreement for City Council approval.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING FOR YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX WELL FIELD: Mayor Tedesco declared the
hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-484 awarding
contracts to H & W Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $418,066.80 for the raw water
transmission main project and to Layne-Western in the amount of $252,722.00 for well
nos. 23 & 24.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING FOR HARD SURFACE TRAIL SYSTEM IN BROOKSIDE PARK: Mayor
Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing
was closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-485 awarding a
contract to Manatt’s, Inc., in the amount of $41,790.75 for the Hard Surface Trail System
in Brookside Park.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING FOR 1998-99 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT: Mayor
Tedesco declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing
was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 98-486 awarding
a contract to Van Hauen & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $555,555.00 for the 1998-99
Water System Improvements Project.
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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.
HEARING FOR PLUMBING CODE REVISIONS: 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 pass on first reading an ordinance adopting the
1997 Plumbing Code with revisions to local amendments
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING FOR REZONING OF PROPERTY ALONG SOUTH 16TH STREET: Brian
O’Connell, Planning and Housing Director, said that the property owner of land along South
16th Street was requesting the Council approve a land use change from Highway-Oriented
Commercial to High-Density Residential as well as rezone the 20-acre parcel from General
Commercial (G-C) to Medium-Density Residential (R-3). It was Staff’s recommendation as
well as that of the Planning and Zoning Commission that these requests be denied because it
was their belief this land was best suited for commercial development. Mr. O’Connell
reiterated the goals of the Land Use Policy Plan. He explained that if the Council approved the
owner’s request, it would take away valuable commercial acres that would need to be replaced
elsewhere.
Mr. O’Connell said the land owner had been approached by an investor wanting to develop this
property into residential apartments. In order to maintain consistency with the Land Use Plan
and due to the pattern of commercial development in the area, the designation should not
change as it would subtract from the short supply of commercially-designated land.
Paul Popelka, Engineering Plus, said that Lois LeMenager has owned this land for
approximately 20 years. He urged Council members to remember that the Land Use Policy
Plan was to be used as a guide, and that portions of the Plan needed to be revisited.
Spencer LeMenager, representing his wife, presented aerial overheads “touring” the parcel
located on the south side of South 16th Street. He said that his wife had been approached by
a party wanting to develop multi-family dwellings on the property, and he stressed the City’s
need for affordable housing. Mr. LeMenager presented a letter from adjacent property owner
Scott Randall of the Randall Corporation. Mr. Randall offered to exchange zoning
classifications from R-3 to G-C on his property located on the north side of South 16th Street,
thereby retaining valuable commercially-zoned land.
Bill Nichols, owner of the adjacent Pheasant Run Apartments, indicated his support of the
property owner’s requests to allow the development of multi-family dwellings.
The hearing was closed.
Mr. O’Connell explained that this issue would need to be referred back to Staff and
reconsidered by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to refer back to Staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission the requests for a Land Use Policy Plan change and rezoning from G-C to R-3
for the LeMenager property located on the south side of South 16th Street, and to refer the
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offer from Scott Randall to exchange zoning classifications from R-3 to G-C on his
property located on the north side of South 16th Street in order that both issues be
considered simultaneously.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL INFRACTION PENALTIES ORDINANCE: Moved by
Parks, seconded by Quirmbach, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending municipal
infraction penalties for on premises as a minor and consuming alcohol in a public place from
$50 to $100 for the first violation and $200 for the second and subsequent violations.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to amend the ordinance by changing the first violation
penalty to $200 for on premises as a minor and consuming alcohol in a public place.
City Attorney John Klaus stated that there were no penalties within the code at a level of
$200 for a first offense.
Vote on Motion as amended: 2-3. Voting Aye: Wirth, Parks. Voting Nay: Cross, Hoffman,
Quirmbach. Motion failed.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ENACTING PUD OVERLAY DESIGNATION FOR PROPERTY ON TWAIN
STREET: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an ordinance enacting
a PUD Overlay Designation for property generally located on Twain Street west of Dickenson
Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
STRUCTURE AND FORMAT FOR JOINT MEETINGS WITH BOARDS/COMMISSIONS:
Mayor Tedesco referred to a memo regarding upcoming joint meetings with the various boards
and commissions. He indicated that these joint meetings will be held the second meeting of
each month with the board/commission as listed. The Council discussed the starting time of
each joint session and whether one-half hour would be enough.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to begin each of the joint sessions with the board
or commission at 6:30 p.m. with the regular Council meeting starting at 7:00 p.m.
Further discussion was held concerning the reasons for the joint meetings and whether these
sessions were to discuss the boards’ work plans or if actual goals and objectives were being
met. It was also discussed that instead of meeting with each board or commission individually,
they separate the mandated boards from those appointed at the discretion of the Council.
Council Member Parks withdrew his motion.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to refer this issue back to Staff to set two Saturday
mornings in the fall from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for Council to meet with the mandated
boards/commissions during one session and the discretionary boards/commissions during
the other session.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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COMMENTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Parks, to refer to Staff the Ames Chamber of
Commerce’s request to allow the erection of a Community Welcome Sign south of Highway
30 and east of Interstate 35.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Wirth said that during a Southdale neighborhood picnic, citizens voiced the
following concerns: 1) since the South Duff Widening Project has been completed, when will
the flashing light be reinstalled?; 2) citizens are wondering when visible street signs will be
installed at Crystal, Jewel, Ken Maril and Garden Road; 3) there was concern about the turning
radius on Crystal to go north onto Duff; and, 4) area neighbors want to know when the street
lights will go back up. There was also concern about whether, during certain events, the
Patriotic Council would have the ability to put up flags on 5th Street after the renovation project
was completed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to refer to Staff a request from Rex Rohrssen that the
recurring flooding problems on the south side of Ken Maril Road be investigated.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to set a special meeting for October 1, 1998, at 8:00 a.m.
to take action on the memo from the Ames Seed Capital Fund regarding the discounted price
on VisionAire warrants.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to set a Zoning Ordinance Workshop for October 5, 1998,
at 5:00 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to set a joint meeting with the Hospital Board of Trustees
for November 9, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. at the Mary Greeley Medical Center.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Tedesco announced that City Hall Day will be hosted by the City of Ames on
October 14, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Parks, seconded by Cross, to hold a closed session as provided
by Section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa 1997 to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Quirmbach, to end the closed session.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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Jill Ripperger, Recording Secretary Ted Tedesco, Mayor
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