HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 02/04/1997OFFICIAL MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th day of February, 1997, in
the City Council Chambers in the City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor
Larry R. Curtis presiding and the following Council Members present: Campbell, Hoffman,
Parks, Quirmbach, Tedesco, and Wirth.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATION FOR "RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK": Mayor Curtis read a
proclamation designating February 10-16, 1997 as "Random Acts of Kindness Week in Ames."
Lisa Marcell was present to accept the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR "PREVENT A LITTER MONTH" AND "SPAY DAY AMES":
Mayor Curtis read a proclamation designating February 1997 as "Prevent a Litter Month" and
February 22, 1997 as "Spay Day Ames." Lorna Lavender from the Ames Animal Shelter was
present to accept the proclamation on behalf of the Ames Animal Shelter and Animal Control
staff. She introduced staff members who had worked on this issue, and thanked them for their
efforts.
PROCLAMATION FOR "FRED HOIBERG DAY": Mayor Curtis read a proclamation
designating Sunday, February 9, 1997 as "Fred Hoiberg Day" within the City of Ames, and
noted it would be presented to Mr. Hoiberg during a ceremony at the Sunday, February 9, 1997
ISU basketball game when the ISU Athletic Department would be adding his name to the list of
former Cyclone basketball players who have had their ISU jerseys retired.
PRESENTATION OF BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS FOR HOLIDAY HOME
LIGHTING: Mayor Curtis and Ames Beautification Committee Chair Bill LaGrange presented
Beautification Awards for Holiday Home Lighting to the following individuals and businesses:
Ronald W. & Marta L. Tesdall; Tron & Kari Dandy; Kim & Janet Sharp; Carr True Value
Hardware; Everts, Inc. - Flowers, Plants & Gifts; Dale Lee & Sharon Joan Anderson;
Christopher & Gaye Clocke; James Abbey; John D. & Janet A. Lott; and Larry M. & Charlene
C. Hulsebus. Mr. LaGrange noted the neighborhood on Eisenhower, north of 29th Street, on
both sides of the street had been designated as the “best neighborhood” in terms of Holiday
Home Lighting for 1996.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Curtis noted the award of contract for the 1997 Street Painting
Program had been removed from tonight's agenda by City Staff.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to approve the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Motion to approve payment of claims
2. Motion to approve Minutes of the Special Meetings of January 18 and 21, 1997
3. RESOLUTION NO. 97-54 approving preliminary plans and specifications for
Cy-Ride Bus Turnaround; setting May 2, 1997 as bid due date and May 13, 1997
as date of hearing and award of contract
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 came forward to speak at this time.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR 102 N. HYLAND: Motion by Tedesco, Second by
Wirth, to approve request for encroachment permit to allow sign for property at 102 N.
Hyland (Ames Ultimate Auto Repair).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION FROM DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT TASKFORCE: Kevin Geis,
3111 Maplewood Road, distributed an updated proposal from the Downtown Task Force
regarding the ad hoc group’s proposal for Downtown Improvements. He said the Downtown
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Advisory Committee had endorsed the group’s proposal to 1) create a comprehensive master
plan specifying a detailed scope of work for streetscape design and pedestrian improvements for
the entire Downtown area (defined as being from Grand to Duff and the railroad to 6th); 2) to
improve the Bandshell and Bandshell park facilities in 1997-1999; to make pedestrian and other
improvements along the 5th/6th Street block wide corridor, and on Duff, Douglas, Kellogg,
Burnett, and Clark in 1997-1999; and to improve the alley scape and create secondary store
entrances in the alley between Main and 5th Street, using a public/private funding program. He
said they were proposing these improvements occur before the Main Street utility replacement
and street and sidewalk reconstruction takes place, so the Main Street area is still accessible
during the construction period. He reviewed a preliminary budget for their proposal, estimating
a total cost of $839,800, with $722,800 possibly coming from G.O. bonds and $117,000 from
Electric Utility funds. He said the funding sources could vary. He said they were proposing the
lighting portion of the alley scape improvements be capitalized and assessed to property owners.
He noted a number of issues, such as parking, impact downtown, and said their goal was to
create a plan that would change the pattern of users downtown. He cited using back entrances as
an example, saying that would also mitigate the impact of the reconstruction period.
Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to direct Staff to provide Council with information
for consideration at the February 18, 1997 “budget wrap-up” meeting regarding different
scenarios of funding for the Downtown proposal, and their impacts on the property tax
levy and on the City’s bonding capacity.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR ISU RESEARCH PARK, PHASE II: Motion by
Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-55 amending agreement for
ISU Research Park, Phase II, modifying the final plat date.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SINGLE-FAMILY CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT ORDINANCE: Council
Member Quirmbach said at the January 7, 1997 meeting, the Council directed the City Attorney
to prepare a draft ordinance, and the separate items considered at that meeting were listed on
tonight’s agenda as Items 11a dealing with the proposed overlay regulations, and 11b dealing
with the proposed compatibility standards. He noted a draft ordinance had been prepared and
distributed.
Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Parks, to direct Staff to prepare an ordinance amending
the Municipal Code by enacting a new Section 29.86 for the purpose of revising zoning
regulations to establish a single-family conservation overlay district, as contained in
Paragraphs 1-9 and 11 in the draft ordinance in the Staff Report.
Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Parks, to amend the Main Motion, by deleting Section
7, “Development Requirements,” from the draft ordinance.
The Council members discussed at length the possible impacts of removing this section from the
proposed ordinance, and the whether it was more appropriate to base an “intensification cap” on
dwelling units or on a square footage basis.
Coun. Tedesco Called for the Question.
Vote on Motion to Amend (by deleting Paragraph 7 of proposed draft ordinance.)
2-4. Voting Aye: Parks, Quirmbach. Voting Nay: Campbell, Hoffman, Tedesco, Wirth.
Motion to Amend declared Failed 2-4.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to Amend the Main Motion by amending
Paragraph 6, “Intensification Limited” in the proposed draft to allow for an additional 27
units, and to remove Paragraph 7, “Development Requirements” of the proposed draft
ordinance.
There was discussion that the proposed amendment would base the intensification “cap” in
dwelling units. There was discussion regarding the possible impact of a potential additional 27
Multi-Family units in this area.
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RECESS: Mayor Curtis declared a Recess at 9:11 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Curtis reconvened the Regular Meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Mayor Curtis restated the Motion currently on the Floor.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to amend the amendment to set the increased
dwelling unit “cap” at 12 units, to remove Paragraph 7, “Development Requirements”
from the draft ordinance, and to add a statement in the “Compatibility Standards” section
which states that lot configuration remain as it is as of the effective date of the ordinance.
Coun. Parks called for Point of Order, and questioned why an item dealing with compatibility
standards, Item B on the agenda, could be included in this motion. City Attorney John Klaus
said in discussing Item 6 of the SFCOD ordinance, he could include a statement dealing with
building and zoning permits not being issued to dwelling units to be established on lots formed
by a combination of two or more platted lots, or parts of platted lots, etc.
When questioned by other Coun. Members, Coun. Wirth said the intent of her motion was to
state the cap as “an additional 12 units,” and not specify whether those 12 units are limited to
structures that were comprised of three units or more.
Vote on Motion to Amend: 3-3. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Wirth. Voting Nay:
Parks, Quirmbach, Tedesco. Mayor Curtis voted aye to break the tie. Motion to amend
declared carried 4-3.
There was discussion of how to include in the draft ordinance compatibility standards to keep lot
configuration to remain as it is as of the effective date of the ordinance. There was discussion
regarding the amended motion and whether it would immediately put a “cap that was too tight”
on intensification in this area.
Coun. Parks called for the Question.
Vote on Main Motion as Amended: 3-3. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Wirth.
Voting Nay: Parks, Quirmbach, Tedesco. Mayor Curtis voted aye to break the tie.
Motion as amended declared carried 4-3.
City Attorney Klaus indicated he would prepare a draft ordinance that allowed for a maximum
number of dwelling units not to exceed 636. (The existing 624 units in the area plus the
additional 12, per the amended motion.)
Mayor Curtis said the Council would now discuss Item 11b on the agenda, the Compatibility
Standards to be contained in this ordinance.
Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to approve the Compatibility Standards as
contained in the draft Single-Family Conservation Overlay District ordinance, paragraph
10.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to amend the Motion to include a statement that
the guidelines already established with respect to the Historic Preservation Area, Chapter
31 of the Municipal Code, would apply and take precedence for any property within the
SFCOD that is also located in the Historic Preservation Area.
Vote on Motion to Amend: 6-0. Motion to Amend declared carried 6-0.
There was discussion regarding whether some of the compatibility standards contained in the
draft ordinance were too detailed.
Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Tedesco, to delete from the draft ordinance,
Compatibility Standards, Section 10, items (e) dealing with solids and voids, (g) dealing
with dormers, and (h) dealing with windows.
Coun. Campbell called for the Question.
Vote on Motion to Amend: 2-4. Voting Aye: Parks, Quirmbach. Voting Nay: Campbell,
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Hoffman, Tedesco, Wirth. Motion to Amend declared Failed 2-4.
Vote on Main Motion as Amended: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
There was discussion that when a formal public hearing is held for first passage of this
ordinance, the ordinance to be considered needs to be on file in the City Clerk’s Office, and that
there could be no further amendments at that time without beginning the process all over again.
City Attorney John Klaus said due to the number of amendments, he felt it would be prudent for
the Council to have one more look at this ordinance, i.e., the draft he will prepare based on
tonight’s direction, before the public hearing date is set and notice is published.
REVISED PROJECT CONCEPT FOR LINCOLN WAY/DUFF INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 97-56 approving revised project concept for Lincoln Way/Duff Intersection
Improvement Project.
The Council Members expressed their thanks to Staff and to the DOT for working together to
resolve this issue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ELWOOD
DRIVE BIKEPATH: Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-
57 approving agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Elwood Drive
bikepath.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS FOR COCONINO ROAD,
MARICOPA CIRCLE, AND MARICOPA DRIVE: Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to
pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3422 designating parking
prohibitions for Coconino Road, Maricopa Circle, and Maricopa Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to
set Special Meeting date for March 22, 1997 to hold Council goal-setting session with
Tim Shields.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to hold closed session as provided
by Section 20.17(3), Code of Iowa, to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The Closed Session Began at 9:40 p.m.
RECONVENE: The Regular meeting reconvened at 9:46 p.m.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-58 approving
collective bargaining agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local
234 (Power Plant).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor
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