HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Special Meeting of the Ames City Council and the Story County Board of Supervisors 04/08/1997OFFICIAL MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AND THE STORY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
AND OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
APRIL 8, 1997
The Ames City Council met in special session with the Story County Board of Supervisors at 6:30
p.m. on the 8th day of April, 1997, in the City Council Chambers in the City Hall, 515 Clark
Avenue, Ames, Iowa, pursuant to law with Mayor Larry R. Curtis presiding and the following
Council members present: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Quirmbach, Tedesco, and Wirth. Present
from the Story County Board of Supervisors were Jane Halliburton, Fred Mathison, and Jack
Whitmer.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH AMES/STORY COUNTY HOUSING
NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROJECT: Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer noted the
Board of Supervisors and the City Council had asked Staff to develop an Ames/Story County
Housing Needs Assessment Project as a step in the consideration of developing a Countywide
Housing Authority, and reviewed the Staff Report detailing the appointed Housing Needs
Assessment Taskforce’s recommendation that a consultant be hired to prepare an application to the
Iowa Department of Economic Development for a grant to complete an assessment. She said the
TaskForce and Staff were recommending the firm of RDG Crose Gardner Shukert of Omaha,
Nebraska, be hired to prepare this application.
Martin Shukert, RDG Crose Gardner Shukert, introduced himself to the Council and Board
members, giving background information about himself and his firm. He said he was looking
forward to this exciting project, and said the key to its success would be spending time in each
community, listening to the housing needs of each.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-138 approving the
selection of RDG Crose Gardner Shukert as the consultant for the Ames/Story County Housing
Needs Assessment Project; approving the agreement for consulting services; and approving a
local match commitment of $875 in conjunction with the Story County Board of Supervisors for
preparation of the grant application.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Les Beck, Story County Planning and Housing Director, said Staff supported the recommendations
of the Taskforce.
Motion by Mathison, Second by Whitmer, to accept the recommendation of the City Staff, the
County Staff, the Ames City Manager, and the Housing Needs Assessment Taskforce by
adopting RESOLUTION NO. 97-55 approving entering into an agreement for consulting services
between Story County, Iowa , the City of Ames, and RDG Crose Gardner Shukert for
preparation of the grant application for the Ames/Story County Housing Needs Assessment
Project in a not-to-exceed cost of $875 for the Story County portion of the match, and to be
completed by May 20, 1997 .
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Roll Call Vote: 3-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Chair, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Quirmbach, to adjourn. Vote on Motion:
9-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The Joint Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Curtis called the regular meeting of the Ames City Council to order
at 6:54 pm.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WEEK: Mayor Curtis read a
proclamation designating April 6-12, 1997 as National Boys & Girls Club Week within the City of
Ames. Keystone Teen Supreme Members Brandon Ripley, Josh Hayes, Brandon Bogue, Shanae
Waddy, Zach Thevathath, Albert Amos, and Andria Belle, and Advisors Mike Kaiser and Ron
Chieves were present to accept the proclamation on behalf of the Ames Boys and Girls Club.
PROCLAMATION FOR IOWA-MALAYSIA FRIENDSHIP DAY: Mayor Curtis read a
proclamation designating April 13, 1997 as Iowa-Malaysia Friendship Day within the City of Ames,
Iowa. Azman Mohd Saad was present to accept the proclamation on behalf of the Malaysian
students at Iowa State University.
PRESENTATION OF CITY OF AMES MISSION STATEMENT CALLIGRAPHY: Public
Information Officer Clare Bills presented the Mayor and Council with a framed calligraphy of the
newly-created City of Ames Mission Statement, stating the purpose and goals of City employees.
Mayor Curtis accepted the calligraphy, and said an appropriate place to display it would be found.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion to approve payment of claims
2.Motion to approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25 and of the Special Meeting
of March 22, 1997
3.Motion to approve renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a. Class C Liquor - Winstons/Tazzles, 124-126 Welch Avenue
b. Class E Beer - Cub Foods, 3121 Grand Avenue
4.RESOLUTION NO. 97-139 approving the appointment of Hessie Harris as Human Relations
Commission Hearing Officer
5.RESOLUTION NO. 97-140 approving 1997-2002 Street Construction Program Report
6.RESOLUTION NO. 97-141 increasing life insurance coverage for non-unionized employees
7.RESOLUTION NO. 97-142 accepting bids and awarding contract for rubber-tired articulated
wheel loader
8.RESOLUTION NO. 97-143 waiving formal bidding procedures and authorizing purchase
of changeable message signs
9.RESOLUTION NO. 97-144 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 1996/97
Water Program No. 1; setting May 7, 1997 as bid due date and May 13, 1997 as date of
hearing and award of contract
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10.RESOLUTION NO. 97-145 abandoning storm sewer easement across Lot 3, Coopers 2nd
Subdivision
11.RESOLUTION NO. 97-146 approving addition of four 100-watt high pressure sodium lights,
and removal of one 70-watt high pressure sodium light, to IES account for Garden Road,
Emerald to South Duff Avenue
12.RESOLUTION NO. 97-147 approving release of deferred mortgage lien for property located
at 506 Ken Maril Road in connection with the City's Phase I Affordable Housing Program
13.RESOLUTION NO. 97-148 approving release of deferred mortgage lien for property located
at 428 Ken Maril Road in connection with the City's Phase I Affordable Housing Program
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Earl Franz, 307 Orange, said he had concerns about the banner with the new
City logo displayed in front of City Hall, and said a prior effort by The Daily Tribune to create a new
City flag had been criticized by the Public Art Policy and Acquisitions Commission. He said the
newly-displayed banner with the logo had not been approved by the City and seemed to represent
the employees of the City rather than its citizens. He said he had similar objections to having the
logo used as a letterhead on official City stationery.
REQUEST FOR BAGGING METERS AND WAIVER OF PARKING REGULATIONS ON
WELCH BETWEEN KNAPP AND STORM FOR ISU BLACK CULTURAL CENTER RE-
DEDICATION CEREMONY: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 97-149 approving request from ISU Black Cultural Center for "bagging"
of parking meters and waiver of parking regulations on west side of Welch Avenue between
Knapp Street and Storm Street, on April 10, 1997, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for ISU Black
Cultural Center re-dedication ceremony.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENT: Coun. Quirmbach asked why the item regarding a new 6-month Seasonal Beer Permit
for the City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department (River Valley Softball Complex) had been
pulled from the agenda, and Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred explained that the Ames Slowpitch
Softball Association had previously received approval of a 6-month permit to sell beer at the
Complex. He said the Concessionaire’s Permit fees of a fixed dollar amount had now been paid, and
therefore the Association would be selling beer at the Complex.
HEARING ON SOMERSET SUBDIVISION (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 25, 1997
MEETING): Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing reconvened.
Planning and Housing Director Brian O’Connell reviewed the Staff Report, detailing the history of
this subdivision project, the proposed zoning changes requested, and the Conceptual Development
Plan proposed by the developers.
Reiny Friedrich, 2513 Pierce Avenue, said he was present representing the three developers of this
project: R. Friedrich & Sons, Inc., Hunziker & Associates, and the Furman Corporation. He
reviewed how the developers and Staff have been working on this project for the past two years, and
how the developers went from their original vision of single-family detached housing on this
property to considering a neo-traditional, “village concept” for development of this property. He
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reviewed components of the neo-traditional village, including a “town center” feeling to a
commercial core, with medium- and lower-density housing radiating out from it. He said the
concept was to create “a sense of place,” with schools, parks, daycare and assisted living facilities,
and a pedestrian-friendly village with less emphasis on the automobile than in traditional
developments.
Mr. Friedrich reviewed how the developers had hired a consultant to design a plan of how this
property could be developed as a neo-traditional village. He said however, the developers were
concerned about the marketability of many of the features of that proposal, including the number of
alleys, narrow streets, setbacks, detached garages, and rental property combined with owner-
occupied housing. He said the developers then began working with City staff and the School Board
to address some of these concerns. He said as a result of much effort on the part of many
individuals, the developers have arrived at a “Midwestern version of the village concept” which they
feel is marketable for this area of the country and which will be consistent with the goals of the new
Land Use Policy Plan presently under consideration.
Erben Hunziker, Hunziker & Associates, said the marketability concerns of the neo-traditional
design were based on the fact that the developers were dealing with a small population base, whereas
the neo-traditional developments were usually found in large, metropolitan areas. He presented the
developers’ plan for the “Midwestern version” of the village concept, comprised of design features
the developers felt were less restrictive, and therefore more marketable, than the neo-traditional
village.
Jeff Fenimore, 1106 Harding, said he represented Rudi-Lee-Dreyer & Associates, the architectural
firm hired to assemble the architectural guidelines for the residential areas of Somerset Subdivision.
He reviewed some of the residential design features proposed by the developers, saying the zoning
regulations and the architectural guidelines would be the two tools used to develop the character of
the neighborhood and to ensure that character is maintained. He said the goal of the guidelines
would be to ensure basic elements of design are consistent throughout the subdivision, providing a
theme which will tie all the buildings together, but still provide flexibility in development. He
showed slides of existing homes in Ames that have some of the proposed design features.
Richard Roseland, Roseland Architects, reviewed the proposed design guidelines for the central
Commercial area of the development, and showed drawings detailing how the “Main Street” feeling
would be incorporated into this 7 acre, very concentrated, Commercial area.
Erben Hunziker, Hunziker & Associates, said the developers feel they have come up with an exciting
design of which the City can be proud. He said the developers have spent a considerable amount of
time and money to get to this point, and noted they would be pioneering this concept in Ames. He
said the format they’ve developed would likely be used by other developers in other areas of the
community in the future. He said that was why the developers of Somerset felt comfortable in
asking for City aid in the extension of Stange Road, and also for tax abatement to “jump start” the
central Commercial area. He said they considered the Commercial area a win/win situation for the
developers and for the City, as it was proposed retail establishments would qualify for tax abatement
by incorporating low-income housing on the second floor of the Commercial units, or that a grocery
store or restaurant build a free-standing building in the Commercial area to encourage further
development.
City Manager Steve Schainker reviewed the proposed Zoning Change Agreement between the
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developers and the City, saying Staff was very excited about this project, and he felt the developers
should be complimented on their vision to develop this project. He said the City was proposing two
major incentives to help ensure the success of this project: 1) That the City change its policy in terms
of construction of arterial streets, and agree to construct all four lanes of Stange Road from 24th
Street to Aspen Road with associated storm sewer construction for Phase 1 of the project, and to
continue the paving of the four lanes in the future phases of the development if the village concept
continues, and 2) That an Urban Revitalization area be created for the Commercial core area, with
tax abatement based on usage of a sit-down restaurant and/or a retail grocery store, and of creation
of low-moderate income rental housing on the second floor above retail uses. He said the proposed
subdivision was an exciting opportunity for the City of Ames, its citizens, and therefore he felt Staff
could justify the incentives proposed.
Joe Lynch, 3700 Pine Creek Lane, said he had recently attended a seminar on the topic of “new
urbanism,” and brought a brochure showing village development in other areas. He said he felt this
proposal was a workable compromise and he was pleased to see it. He said he did have a concern
about the possible width of Stange Road, and said it would be difficult to have a “neighborhood
feeling “ in an area with traffic speeding through it on a 4-lane road. He said he would prefer to
consider options such as having the street be a one traffic lane road with one parking lane that could
be turned into a traffic lane during rush hour. He said the proposed subdivision is one way to deal
with the serious issue of farm land lost to development, and he appreciated the efforts the developers
and the City have made in these negotiations.
There being no one present wishing to testify further, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-150 approving Zoning
Change Agreement for Somerset Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting Nay:
None. Abstention: Quirmbach. Resolution declared adopted 5-0-1, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-151 approving Land Use
Policy Plan Map Amendment for Somerset Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting
Nay: None. Abstention: Quirmbach. Resolution declared adopted 5-0-1 signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-152 approving Planned
Unit Development Plan for Somerset Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting
Nay: None. Abstention: Quirmbach. Resolution declared adopted 5-0-1, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made portion of these minutes.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-153 approving
Conceptual Development Plan for Somerset Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting
Nay: None. Abstention: Quirmbach. Resolution declared adopted 5-0-1, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning 194.44
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acres of land from A-1 (Agricultural) to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential), R1-6 with a Planned
Unit Development Overlay, R-2 (Low-Density Residential) with a Planned Unit Development
Overlay, R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) with a Planned Unit Development Overlay, and P-C
(Planned-Commercial) for property located north of 24th Street, east of George Washington
Carver Avenue, south of Bloomington Road, and west of the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-
way.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting
Nay: None. Abstention: Quirmbach. Motion declared carried 5-0-1.
PUBLIC HEARING ON U.S. 69 - DUFF AVENUE (LINCOLN WAY - DUFF
INTERSECTION) PAVEMENT WIDENING PROJECT: Mayor Curtis declared the public
hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify further, the public hearing was declared
closed.
Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to accept report of bids and delay award of contract.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-154 approving
easement agreements and authorizing payments to those who have signed agreements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
RECESS: Mayor Curtis declared a recess at 8:50 p.m.
RECONVENE: The Regular Meeting reconvened at 8:58 p.m.
HEARING ON PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPERTY IN NORTHERN LIGHTS
SUBDIVISION: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open.
Planning and Housing Director Brian O’Connell reviewed the Staff Report, noting Staff had
determined a 6 ft. right-of-way dedication along Wheeler Drive would suffice, rather than the 12 ft.
dedication recommended in the Staff Report.
There being no one present wishing to testify further, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning property
generally located west of Grand Avenue, North of Wheeler Street, and south of Bloomington
Road from R-2 (Low-Density Residential) and R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to R-2 with
Planned Unit Development Overlay, R-3 with Planned Unit Development Overlay, and P-C
(Planned Commercial).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-155 approving with
stipulations Conceptual Development Plan for Northern Lights Subdivision, located west of
Grand Avenue, south of Bloomington Road and north of Wheeler Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS: Motion by Wirth, Second by
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Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-156 approving funding of “top-rated” Neighborhood
Improvement projects A though G, in amount of $20,394.18, with additional $1,125.73 provided
from the 1997-98 allotment for the Neighborhood Improvement Program.
City Manager Steve Schainker reviewed the Staff Report. There was discussion of concerns
previously raised by some Council members regarding spending City funds for Neighborhood
Improvement projects which are on School District-owned property. There appeared to be consensus
that Staff would return to Council for a discussion on this issue prior to soliciting applications for
the next round of improvement grants.
Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Wirth, to amend Main Motion to stipulate that extra
$1,125.73 be funded from the Council’s FY 1996-97 discretionary fund, rather than encumbering
the 1997-98 Neighborhood Improvement Program.
There was discussion of the Motion to Amend. Coun. Parks called the Question.
Vote on Motion to Amend: 1-5. Voting Aye: Quirmbach. Voting Nay: Campbell, Hoffman,
Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Motion to Amend declared Failed 1-5.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PHASE IV MORTGAGE BUY-DOWN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM:
Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer reviewed proposed changes to the Program guidelines
and to the financial agreement with Norwest Bank to comply with HUD HOME grant requirements.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-157 adopting an
Anti-Residential Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for Phase IV Mortgage Buy-
Down Affordable Housing Program.
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 amend Mortgage Buy-Down Program Guidelines,
Section F, Paragraph 2, by striking out the words “ 20-year” preceding the words “second
mortgage lien.”
There was discussion regarding possible language to include in the recapture provisions to ensure
the funds would be returned to the City and available for re-use if the property were transferred.
Coun. Tedesco withdrew the Motion.
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to amend Attachment C, Mortgage Buy-Down
Program Guidelines, Section F, Recapture Provisions, Paragraph 2, to indicate a 30-year no-
interest loan secured by second mortgage.
Vote on Motion : 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-158 authorizing
an amendment to the Program Guidelines, including amended language to Recapture Provisions
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as approved this evening.
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 adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-159 authorizing
an amendment to the Financial Agreement with Norwest Bank.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-160 giving Mayor
blanket authority to sign all program documents in connection with administration of the
Program for both HOME and HAF grant awards.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
LAND USE POLICY PLAN CONSULTANT CONTRACTS: City Manager Steve Schainker
said based on discussions at the Council’s March 22 goal-setting session, it had appeared there may
not be a consensus among Council Members regarding what direction to give consultant Dwight
Merriam in preparation of zoning regulations to implement the new Land Use Policy Plan.
There was discussion regarding points raised in Coun. Quirmbach’s memo dated April 5, 1997 to
the Mayor and other Council Members concerning rezoning existing properties by melding existing
zoning designations into new designations.
Planning and Housing Director Brian O’Connell said he had spoken with consultant Dwight
Merriam today, and distributed a memo dated April 8, 1997 entitled “ Land Use Policy Plan
Implementation Strategy: Rezoning,” which discussed the implication of a zoning strategy that
would maintain the existing zoning designation for existing residential areas, and newly-created
zoning regulations for newly-created residential areas.
There was discussion that it might be more appropriate to fine-tune the regulations once they were
received from the consultant. Couns. Parks and Quirmbach stated that if there were concerns about
rezoning existing properties, that direction should be given to the consultant at this time.
Coun. Tedesco called the Question.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-161 approving
professional services agreement between City of Ames and Robinson & Cole.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-162 terminating
agreement with RM Plan Group.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to approve zoning ordinance completion schedule, as
contained in the Staff report.
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Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
WORK ORDER FOR PLANNING CONSULTANTS FOR EXTRA-TERRITORIAL
ZONING STUDY IN BOONE COUNTY: Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Tedesco, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-163 approving Work Order #4 for Snyder & Associates for extra-
territorial zoning study in Boone County.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SALE OF 1915 MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 97-166 acknowledging fulfillment of contract and authorizing execution
of quit claim deed to Youth and Shelter Services, Inc.. subject to receipt of certificate of
occupancy.
George Belitsos, Executive Director, Youth and Shelter Services, presented the City with a check
in the amount of $500.00 as per the development agreement for sale of the 1915 Municipal Building
to Youth and Shelter Services. He updated the Council on the over $2 million renovations that have
been made to the building, and said the result will allow YSS to have 8 youth programs combined
under one roof. He expressed appreciation for the support of Staff, the Council, and the public. He
invited the Council to attend the dedication of the new Jacobson Youth and Family Center during
the July 11-12 Ginkgo Festival. He distributed information regarding the YSS move to the new
building, and an annual report that described the services that will be taking place at the new Center.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-165 amending official
Parking Meter Map to allow 15-minutes passenger loading zone on Kellogg Avenue in front of
YSS building.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
LAND USE POLICY PLAN: Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to table consideration of
conceptual changes to draft Land Use Policy Plan to April 22 City Council meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to place final approval of Land Use Policy Plan on May 13,
1997 agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON JEWEL DRIVE AND ON OPAL DRIVE: Motion by
Hoffman, Second by Parks, to direct City Attorney to prepare ordinance designating parking
prohibitions on Jewel Drive and Opal Drive.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FREEL DRIVE AREA SANITARY SEWER PROJECT: Motion by Tedesco, Second by
Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-164, Preliminary Resolution for Freel Drive Area
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Sanitary Sewer Project.
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 adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-167 approving
preliminary plans and specifications, plat, valuations and schedule.
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 adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-168 adopting proposed
Resolution of Necessity for Freel Drive Area Sanitary Sewer Project; setting May 13, 1997 as
date of hearing.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
FREEL DRIVE AREA SANITARY SEWAGE LIFT STATION: Motion by Tedesco,
Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-169, Preliminary Resolution for Freel
Drive Area Sanitary Sewage Lift Station.
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 Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-170 approving
preliminary plans and specifications, plat, valuations and schedule.
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 Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-171 adopting
proposed Resolution of Necessity for Freel Drive Area Sanitary Sewage Lift Station; setting May
13, 1997 as date of hearing.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
1995 PAVING PROGRAM NO. 1, DIVISION I: AIRPORT ROAD FROM SOUTH DUFF
AVENUE TO 1320 FEET WEST OF SOUTH DUFF AVENUE: Motion by Tedesco, Second
by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-172 accepting completion of project, ordering final
payment, determining amount to be assessed, and ordering final plat and schedule.
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 Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-173 adopting final
assessment schedule; amending, confirming, and levying assessments.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
WATER RATE OPTIONS: City Manager Steve Schainker said during the FY 1997/98 budget
hearings, the Council had approved a 10% increase in water rate revenues needed to meet projected
budget expenses. He said it was now time to design the rate schedule to go into effect June 1, 1997.
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Water Department Director Tom Neumann reviewed the Staff Report and three rate options for the
Council’s consideration, as well as the document entitled “City of Ames Water Rate Report 4/4/97.”
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to direct City Attorney to prepare ordinance incorporating
Water Rate Option 3, minimum bill increase from $6.00 to $6.85/month and unit rate increase
from $1.14 to $1.23/100 cubic feet.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY AND
PORTABLE SIGNS: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an
ordinance amending Municipal Code for the purpose of making regulations for temporary and
portable signs content neutral.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING PROHIBITION ON
KELLOGG AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO 12TH STREET: Motion by Hoffman,
Second by Tedesco, to pass on first reading an ordinance designating an alternate side parking
prohibition on Kellogg Avenue from 11th Street to 12th Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SINGLE-FAMILY CONSERVATION OVERLAY
DISTRICT WITH COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS: Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco,
to pass on second reading an ordinance amending Municipal Code to establish regulations for
Single-Family Conservation Overlay District with Compatibility Standards.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO APPLY SINGLE-FAMILY
CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT TO CENTRAL AMES AREA AND REMOVING
DEMOLITION MORATORIUM OVERLAY DISTRICT: Motion by Parks, Second by
Tedesco, to pass on second 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.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON CRYSTAL STREET:
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to to pass on second reading an ordinance designating
parking prohibitions on Crystal Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Coun. Campbell referred to a recent request
from G. Harold Newell regarding a ruling from the Historic Preservation Commission concerning
siding on houses within the Historic Preservation District. She asked the proper process for an
appeal of that decision. City Attorney John Klaus said he would need to review the matter.
Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to refer to Staff request from Ford Street Development
Company for Tax Increment Finance District as contained in letter dated April 4, 1997.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Coun. Wirth noted materials regarding April as the Month of the Young Child had been placed
around the Council dais, and encouraged Council Members to wear the green ribbons provided in
support of the designation.
City Manager Steve Schainker noted Staff had arranged for a Special Council meeting with Bob
Haug of the Iowa Municipal Utilities Association on Tuesday April 15. There was discussion
regarding the time of the meeting, and there appeared to be consensus to set the meeting for 11:30
a.m. Mr. Schainker said Staff would check with Mr. Haug and confirm the time with the Council
at the end of this week.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to direct the Mayor to write a letter of commendation to
Mr. Smith at Lasting Impressions for his quick action in aiding Police Officer Ed Morton.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor