HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 03/25/1997OFFICIAL MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
MARCH 25, 1997
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 25th day of March, 1997, in
the City Council Chambers in 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.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda, removing Item 6 for separate consideration:
1.Motion to approve payment of claims
2.Motion to approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4 and the Special
Meeting of March 18, 1997
3.Motion to approve renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class E Beer - Cyclone Liquors, 626 Lincoln Way
b. Class C Liquor - Lucullan's, 400 Main Street
4.RESOLUTION NO. 97-109 approving and adopting Supplement No. 7 to Ames
Municipal Code, 1995
5.RESOLUTION NO. 97-110 approving appointment of Ted Tedesco and Judie
Hoffman to Council Appointee Review Team for 1997-98
6.RESOLUTION NO. 97-111 approving Boards and Commissions Appointments
(Removed for Separate Consideration; See Action at the End of this Section)
7.RESOLUTION NO. 97-112 approving renewal of contract with Ames Story
Environmental Landfill to furnish and operate a yard waste disposal site for the
1997 season
8.RESOLUTION NO. 97-113 accepting bids and awarding contract for 1997-1999
Line Clearance Program
9.RESOLUTION NO. 97-114 accepting bids and awarding contract for
Tuckpointing and Related Repairs to City Hall Building
10.RESOLUTION NO. 97-115 requesting reallocation of ISTEA funds from Grand
Avenue Bikepath to Elwood Drive Bikepath
11.RESOLUTION NO. 97-118 approving preliminary plans and specifications for
1996-97 Slurry Seal Program; setting April 15, 1997 as bid due date and April 22,
1997 as date of hearing and award of contract
12.RESOLUTION NO. 97-119 approving preliminary plans and specifications for
1996-97 Seal Coat Reconstruction Program; setting April 15, 1997 as bid due date
and April 22, 1997 as date of hearing and award of contract
13.RESOLUTION NO. 97-120 accepting completion of Installation of Replacement
Heating Elements for Boiler No. 7 Air Heater
14.RESOLUTION NO. 97-121 accepting completion of Power Plant Fire Protection
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Project
15.RESOLUTION NO. 97-124 approving change order for Unit #7 Pump Repair
16.RESOLUTION NO. 97-116 approving release of deferred real estate mortgage for
property located at 438 Ken Maril Road, in connection with the City's Phase I
Affordable Housing Program
17.RESOLUTION NO. 97-117 approving submittal of application for Drug Control
and System Improvement Grant through Governor's Alliance on Substance Abuse
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION:
RESOLUTION APPROVING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS:
Motion by Wirth, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-111 approving
Boards and Commission appointments as contained in pages 1-6 of the document entitled
“Mayor’s Appointments to City of Ames Boards and Commissions 1997.”
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.
REQUEST FOR NEW CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CARLOS O'KELLEY'S,
INC.: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to approve new Class C Liquor License for Carlos
O'Kelley's, Inc., 631 Lincoln Way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR NEW CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR AMES SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL
ASSOCIATION: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to approve new Class B Beer Permit
and Outdoor Service Area Permit for Ames Slowpitch Softball Association, River Valley
Park, E. 13th Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR NEW CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CLUB UTOPIA: Motion by
Tedesco, Second by Campbell, to deny request for new Class C Liquor License for Club
Utopia, 111 5th Street.
Tony Chu, 3918 Quebec, said he was the applicant requesting the liquor license. He said his
relatives could have applied for the license, as they were financing the business, but he wished to
prove to his family that he was responsible and could run a business.
Lee Banh, 622 NW 10th Street, Ankeny, said she was Mr. Chu’s aunt, and had encouraged him
to pursue this business. She said she had operated a restaurant in Ankeny for 12 years. She said
operating this business would help her nephew learn his responsibilities, and said his relatives
would be monitoring him. She said she hoped the Council would give him a chance to prove
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himself with this business.
Police Chief Dennis Ballantine reviewed his memo of March 10, 1997 as distributed to the
Mayor and Council. He said he did not feel enough time had passed since Mr. Chu’s recent
guilty plea to three felony offenses for him to establish a good track record of his character,
particularly in light of his interest in having underage people in the establishment for non-
alcoholic events. He noted a deferred judgement had been granted and Mr. Chu was placed on
probation for a two-year period.
When questioned by Coun. Hoffman, Assistant City Attorney Judy Parks explained if the
Council as local authority denied approval of this license, the applicant could appeal that decision
to the Alcoholic Beverages Division of the Iowa Department of Commerce.
Vote on Motion to deny: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
"ART AROUND THE CORNER" ARTWORK AND SITES: Motion by Parks, Second by
Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-125 approving artwork and sites for "Art
Around the Corner" Downtown Temporary Sculpture Exhibit.
Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred introduced Public Art Policy and Acquisition Commission
member Jane Greimann, who described six juried art pieces proposed for various Downtown
locations. Mr. Kindred reviewed how the proposed pieces would be displayed from May 2, 1997
through the end of October 1997, and that a selection for new temporary art pieces would be
made next year.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT OF COSTS OF SNOW REMOVAL FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1903 MEADOWLANE AVENUE: Mayor Curtis declared the
public hearing open.
Beverly Crumpton, 1810 Meadowlane, asked the Council to dismiss or reduce the charge for this
snow removal. She reviewed her January 26, 1997 letter to the Mayor and Council, and said she
understood the policy that led to the City’s action, but felt the charge was so high as to be
punitive. She said she was asking for a reduction of the charge to reflect the actual cost of the
snow removal.
There being no one present wishing to testify further, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Quirmbach, to direct Staff to certify cost of snow removal to the County
Treasurer, but in an amount not to exceed $95.00. Motion declared Failed for lack of a
Second.
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Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-126 directing
Staff to certify to the County Treasurer cost in amount of $188.75 for snow removal for
property located at 1903 Meadowlane Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AIRPORT ROAD PAVING PROJECT, FROM 1320 FEET
WEST OF SOUTH DUFF AVENUE TO SOUTH RIVERSIDE AVENUE: Mayor Curtis
declared the public hearing open. He noted the Council had received correspondence dated
March 25, 1997 from Attorney Craig Hastings regarding an objection to the proposed Resolution
of Necessity from one of the property owners.
There being no one present wishing to testify further, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-127 approving
revised assessment schedule for Airport Road Paving Project, from 1320 Feet West of
South Duff Avenue to South Riverside Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to approve final adoption of RESOLUTION NO.
97-87, Resolution of Necessity for Airport Road Paving Project, from 1320 Feet West of
South Duff Avenue to South Riverside Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AIRPORT ROAD RECONSTRUCTION/SOUTH LOOP DRIVE
PAVING PROJECT: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one
present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-128
approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt's, Inc. in
amount of $1,552,017.52, subject to Iowa Department of Transportation concurrence in
award of RISE portion of project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN FOR AMES
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand and engineering consultant Gerald Searle from McClure
Engineering reviewed the proposed Airport Layout and Terminal Plan, noting it was only a
portion of the Airport Master Plan to be presented for Council’s consideration at a later date. Mr.
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Wiegand said this portion of the Plan would be sent to the Federal Aviation Administration at
this time to facilitate the VisionAire project.
There being no one present wishing to testify further, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-122 approving
Airport Layout Plan for Ames Municipal Airport.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SINGLE-FAMILY
CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT WITH COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS:
Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open.
Dave Carter, 709 Douglas, said he was ambivalent about this ordinance in the proposed format,
but also felt it represented a compromise between the two viewpoints in this issue. He said he
felt everyone present could find something in the current proposal that they disagreed with, but
also felt enough efforts have been expended and the Council should adopt this ordinance at this
time.
Nick Howell, 918 Burnett, said he had lived at this address for one year, and was a graduate
student at ISU. He said he reluctantly supported the ordinance because it did offer a certain level
of protection for the single-family homes in this area. He said that protection was important, and
would become more important in future years. He said his main concern was with the additional
24 units the ordinance would allow. He explained why he moved into the neighborhood and how
much he liked his home. He said it was an ideal situation, and was also affordable. He said the
addition of 24 units will ultimately result in the destruction of existing houses. He said the
addition of apartment units cannot be considered affordable housing, as people rent them rather
than owning them. He said the result of the additional units will be that people like him will not
be able to afford homes in this area. He said the destruction of the properties that are there is a
loss of the heritage of Ames residents.
Leah Mully Bowman, 1207 Burnett, said the President of the Old Town Neighborhood
Association had asked her to attend on his behalf to express his approval of the proposed
ordinance. She said she herself felt an important piece of the ordinance was the prohibition of
combined lots. She said she questioned how the overlay would affect the rulings of the Zoning
Board of Adjustment, and said she felt a high percentage of variance requests are approved by
that Board. She said she felt adjustments to these regulations should not be made so easily. She
said she wished the overlay ordinance could have enough “clout” to alleviate worries about how
it might be adjusted.
Bill Marion, 2009 Northwestern, said he owned the property at 313-315 5th Street, and he was
generally in favor of controls in this special area of the City. He said he had lived in that area
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when he originally moved to Ames, and had fond memories of it. He said he also recognized
that any development that has occurred in the area has to be constructed well within the rights of
R-3 zoning. He said anyone who has bought property in the area has known what zoning was.
He said however, he thought the large apartment units were intrusive, and for that reason felt
some controls were needed.
Chris Cook, 509 9th Street, noted the Council had received her letter in support of the Old Town
Association’s pursuit of an ordinance to preserve the single-family character of the Central Ames
area. She said she supported the proposed ordinance, but was in opposition to the additional 24
units it would allow. She said the additional units would support and provide pressure to
demolition in the area, and she could not support demolition of existing structures. She said she
felt it was likely the additional 24 units would be constructed outside the Historic District, but
within the Central Ames area, and thus the additional units would have a high impact on a
relatively small area. She said the Old Town Association has consistently supported affordable
housing stock, and argued that no new construction is as affordable to families as existing
housing stock. She asked the Council to consider the effort that went into the preservation of the
City Hall building, and said it was the kind of structure that shows the spirit of this community
and its connections with the past. She said that same effort and spirit are present in the Old
Town Association. She said the area needs protection that has not been provided by R-3 and R-4
zoning. She said the level of design for compatibility standards may seem unnecessary, but
architectural design and visual compatibility are often used as standards when requests are made
concerning individual properties. She said the residents are making that same argument on
behalf of the Central Ames neighborhood. She said they need to consider the message this
neighborhood sends and its visual impact.
Edward Stout, 2109 McCarthy Road, said he owned the duplex at 918 Duff. He said he had
originally rented a small house on the property and then replaced it with the duplex in 1993. He
said the area was zoned R-3, and because his property was a “pieces and parts” lot, he had to go
before the Zoning Board of Adjustment for approval when he built the duplex. He said they
chose the design of the duplex to fit the lot, and their design plan was approved with no adverse
comments from the ZBA or anyone else, including Old Town residents. He said the duplex has
several features not consistent with the proposed compatibility standards contained in this
ordinance, but said a number of those features had eliminated the necessity of removing a
number of large trees on the lot when the duplex was built. He questioned whether he could
reconstruct his duplex per the original plans if it were destroyed by a fire or wind storm. He said
Staff had told him any reconstruction must comply with the proposed compatibility standards.
He questioned what would happen if only one side of the duplex were destroyed, and in the event
of total destruction, who would pay the costs of redesigning the property. He said his wife and
he have owned the property for 20 years, and never had an interest in historical preservation. He
said they are not opposed to preservation efforts, but strongly object to having those efforts
forced upon them. He said they did not want to be included in the Single-Family Conservation
Overlay District, and asked that the boundary line for the District be moved west of Duff
Avenue.
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Tim Zauche, 722 Clark, said most of the people present this evening were homeowners who are
investors in the Central Ames area. He said ISU students are happy to live in this area because it
offers affordable housing in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. He said this ordinance is trying to
keep this community, and make it a little better along the way.
Jean Stout, 2109 McCarthy Road, said her husband and she own the property at 918 Duff. She
said Subsections 9(p) dealing with height restrictions and 9(q) regarding lot configuration were
the gist of the proposed ordinance, and the other sections were too prohibitive. She said citizens
do not need an ordinance that dictates roof pitch and other design standards which would lead to
prohibitive costs. She said the proposed compatibility standards would be taking away the rights
of people to maintain their property in a way they can afford. She said the foundations of many
of the houses in this area were crumbling, but due to the restrictions imposed by this ordinance,
owners would not be able to afford reconstruction. She said the two sections of the ordinance
she mentioned should be kept, but the other sections should be eliminated.
Richard Swartz, Route 1, Ames, said he owned property at 10th and Douglas. He said he needs a
new roof on his property, and wants to be able to replace it affordably and in its present design.
He said the roof pitch designated in the ordinance does not match the existing roof pitch. He also
expressed concerns of whether he could replace his 3-unit structure if it was destroyed. He said
he wanted to protect the value of his property and said it represented a 20-year investment for
him.
Norm Marty, 2538 190th Street, said he owned the property at 916 Duff Avenue. He said he
disagreed with the boundaries of the proposed District. He said the seven houses on the east side
of Duff should be eliminated from the District, and Duff Avenue should become the dividing
line.
Edward Stout, 2109 McCarthy Road, said he wanted to be certain that in the event of total
destruction of his duplex, he could take the existing building plans and reconstruct the identical
building once these compatibility standards were adopted.
There being no one present wishing to testify further, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Campbell, to pass on first reading an ordinance
establishing Single-Family Conservation Overlay District with Compatibility Standards.
Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Parks, to amend the main motion to revise Subsection
9 of the proposed ordinance to read as follows, with strike-outs deleted: “(9)
Compatibility Standards. New construction and exterior remodeling of any building or
other structure, or any change in the use of land, shall comply with the following
compatibility standards. . . .” and to revise Subsection 9(r) to read as follows: “(r)
Compliance. New buildings and building additions shall be constructed in full
compliance with subsections 29.86(9)(a) through (q),” with the remainder of (9)(r)
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deleted.
Vote on Motion to Amend: 1-5. Voting Aye: Quirmbach. Voting Nay: Campbell,
Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Motion declared Failed 1-5.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP TO APPLY SINGLE-FAMILY CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT TO
CENTRAL AMES AREA AND REMOVING DEMOLITION MORATORIUM
OVERLAY DISTRICT: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one
present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending
Official Zoning Map to apply Single-Family Conservation Overlay District to Central
Ames area and removing Demolition Moratorium Overlay District.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ON SOMERSET SUBDIVISION (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 4,
1997 MEETING): Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing reconvened.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to continue the public hearing on Somerset
Subdivision to April 8, 1997 Council meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RECESS: Mayor Curtis declared a Recess at 8:45 p.m.
RECONVENE: The Regular Meeting reconvened at 8:57 p.m.
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR AUDITING SERVICES: Motion by Tedesco, Second
by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-123 approving three-year extension of
contract with Deloitte & Touche, LLP for auditing services.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AUDITOR'S LETTER TO MANAGEMENT FOR FY ENDED JUNE 30, 1996: Motion by
Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-129 accepting Auditor's
Letter to Management for FY ended June 30, 1996.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AMENDMENT TO PLANNED-COMMERCIAL PLAN FOR 2801 GRAND AVENUE
(NORTH GRAND MALL): Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 97-130 approving amendment to Planned-Commercial Plan to allow facade change
and five signs at 2801 Grand Avenue (North Grand Mall).
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AMENDMENT TO P-C PLAN FOR 4506 LINCOLN WAY (KUM & GO): Motion by
Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-131 approving with
stipulations an amendment to Planned-Commercial Plan for property at 4506 Lincoln
Way to allow a canopy awning with three signs.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
STATUS REPORT ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM: Planning and Housing
Director Brian O’Connell reviewed the Staff Report, describing the City’s present six Urban
Revitalization Districts, how they were created, the three tax abatement schedules the City has
utilized, and options for the Council to consider regarding the Program. There appeared to be
consensus from the Council that a future worksession be scheduled on how the Urban
Revitalization Program might be used as a tool to accomplish some of the goals of the Land Use
Policy Plan.
PARKING REGULATIONS ON 11th STREET/KELLOGG AVENUE: Motion by Tedesco,
Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-132 amending Official Parking Meter
Map to remove 11 parking meters on Kellogg Avenue and 5 parking meters on 11th
Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
designating an alternate side parking prohibition on Kellogg Avenue from 11th Street to
12th Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
1997 STREET PAINTING PROGRAM: Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to reject
all bids received.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-133
approving Road Maintenance Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for
application of traffic lane striping.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SOUTHWEST AREA WATER MAIN PROJECT: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-134 approving final plans and specifications and
awarding contract to R.G. Elder & Sons in amount of $66,427.50 for Division I of
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Southwest Area Water Main Project, ISU Research Park.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to accept report of bids for Divisions II and III
and defer award until VisionAire site lease is completed.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT ON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH
CITYWIDE TRANSPORTATION STUDY: City Manager Steve Schainker reviewed an
outline for proposed public participation in the City’s long-range transportation system study, as
contained in the Staff Report.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to amend the proposed Program by deleting the
two Council representatives from the Issues Committee.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting
Nay: Quirmbach. Motion declared carried 5-1.
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to approve as amended the proposed Public
Participation Program for the Citywide Transportation Study.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR
WATER DISTRIBUTION STUDY: Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 97-135 authorizing Staff to negotiate professional service contract
with Stanley Consultants for the Water Distribution Study.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AUTHORIZATION FOR PROVISION OF HANDICAP PARKING SIGN FOR FIRST
CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 97-136 authorizing Staff to provide at cost a handicap parking sign
for the First Church of Christ, Scientist.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WATER TREATMENT
PLANT MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS: Motion by Campbell,
Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-137 approving contract with
Howard R. Green Company for design and construction engineering services for Water
Treatment Plant Mechanical and Electrical Renovations.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
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ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON CRYSTAL STREET:
Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance designating
parking prohibitions on Crystal Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING BEACON-TYPE LIGHTS: Motion by Parks, Second by
Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance prohibiting beacon-type lights.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to suspend the rules regarding adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Parks, Second by Quirmbach, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3424 prohibiting beacon-type lights.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED IN DAUNTLESS
SUBDIVISION: Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3423 rezoning property generally located in Dauntless Subdivision
from A-1 (Agricultural) to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential), R-2 (Low-Density
Residential), R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) and P-C (Planned-Commercial).
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 Quirmbach, Second by Tedesco,
to refer to Staff request from Fox Engineering for vacation of right-of-way on Riverside
Drive and assistance in applying for RISE Grant for construction of Ag Leader
Technology Headquarters in Southern Hills Industrial Development, as contained in letter
dated March 19, 1997, for report back to Council as soon as feasible.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Wirth, to place on May 13, 1997 Council agenda slide
show presentation on Bandshell Restoration as requested in letter dated March 18, 1997
from Mary Scott.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Coun. Hoffman asked Staff to provide information regarding the operation of the stop light with
arrow at Stange and 13th.
Motion by Wirth to place request from Downtown Task Force for presentation on Main
Street Iowa Program on April 8 Council agenda. The Motion Failed for lack of a second.
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The Council members discussed their receipt of an invitation to a presentation on the Main Street
Iowa Program at the general meeting of the Ames Main Street District on April 1, and several
Council members indicated their intent to attend that meeting. Concerns of a full agenda for the
April 8 meeting were expressed.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to refer to Staff request for creation of Tax
Increment Financing District for development of industrial subdivision on Dayton Road,
as contained in March 12, 1997 letter from Jon H. Chester, for report back to Council.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to refer to City Attorney and Planning and Housing
Department letter dated March 13, 1997 from Leah Bowman regarding including
motorcycle repair as impermissible use in Residential areas.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to ask that Staff bring to Council recommendations
concerning changes to draft Land Use Policy Plan pursuant to discussion at March 22
Council goal-setting session.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Curtis noted the Council had received a copy of an invitation from Iowa State University
to attend a “Road Scholar Tour” luncheon at the Reiman Gardens on April 5, 1997. He asked
Council members to RSVP to the City Clerk’s Office by the following day.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor