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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/22/1997MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AMES, IOWA APRIL 22, 1997 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd day of April, 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, and Wirth. Coun. Tedesco was absent. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH: Mayor Curtis read a proclamation designating May 1997 as National Mental Health Month within the City of Ames. The following individuals representing the following agencies were present to accept the proclamation: Richmond Center: Mary Bernard, Executive Director and Peter Matthews, President of the Board of Directors; Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Central Iowa: Frederick Zuerner, Executive Director and Fran Berger, President of the Board of Directors; Mary Greeley Medical Center: Carlette Paulson, Director of Psychiatric Services and Dr. Gregory Barclay, Medical Director of Psychiatric Services. PROCLAMATION FOR AIDS AWARENESS WEEKEND: Mayor Curtis read a proclamation designating May 3-5, 1997 as Ames Cares Weekend within the City of Ames. Sara Seibert and Eleanor Jensen of Ames High School, and Anna Behm, 1st semester graduate of Nevada High School, were present to accept the proclamation. PROCLAMATION FOR POPPY DAYS: Mayor Curtis read a proclamation designating May 9 & 10, 1997 as Poppy Days within the City of Ames. Linda Boeck and Mark Sorenson were present to accept the proclamation on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary. PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY: Mayor Curtis read a proclamation designating April 25, 1997 as Arbor Day within the City of Ames. Rebecca Shivvers and Dianne Brotherson, Ames Trees Forever Co-Chairs, were present to accept the proclamation. They distributed applications for the annual tree voucher program, noting local nurseries would participate in the program on Saturday, April 26. Ms. Shivvers said a tree planting ceremony would also be held on that date at 1:00 p.m., at the Ames High School, in conjunction with the 100th Green Butterfly student group and the Ames Sam’s Club. Coun. Wirth noted the Ames Beautification Commission would be celebrating Arbor Day by planting trees at Daley Park on Thursday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Campbell, 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 April 8 and of the Special Meeting of April 15, 1997 3.Motion to approve renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses: a.Class C Beer - Dell Oil Ltd., 508 S. Duff b.Class C Liquor - Red Lobster, 1100 Buckeye Avenue 4.RESOLUTION NO. 97-174 approving appointment of Jeff Sharp to ASSET 5.RESOLUTION NO. 97-175 approving Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA) proposed FY 1998 Unified Planning Work Program and FY 1998 Budget 6.RESOLUTION NO. 97-176 approving landscaping around City Hall artwork 7.RESOLUTION NO. 97-177 accepting bids and awarding contract for electrical distribution transformers 8.RESOLUTION NO. 97-178 accepting bids and awarding contract for installation of conduit, handholds, transformer pads, and related materials 9.RESOLUTION NO. 97-179 approving Final Plat for Northridge Parkway Subdivision, 15th Addition 2 10.RESOLUTION NO. 97-180 approving Final Plat for Jewel Park Subdivision, Plat 2 11.RESOLUTION NO. 97-181 approving Final Plat for Lot 7, Cooper's Subdivision (Vulcan Industrial Properties) 12.RESOLUTION NO. 97-182 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Vet Med Substation Control Building; setting April 30, 1997 as bid due date and May 13, 1997 as date of hearing and award of contract 13.RESOLUTION NO. 97-183 approving preliminary plans and specifications for City Maintenance Facility Repairs and Interior Wash Bay Construction; setting May 14, 1997 as bid due date and May 27, 1997 as date of hearing and award of contract 14.RESOLUTION NO. 97-184 approving contract and bond for SW Area Water Main, Division I - ISU Research Park, Phase II 15.RESOLUTION NO. 97-185 approving contract and bond for Airport Road Reconstruction Project/South Loop Drive 16.RESOLUTION NO. 97-186 abandoning storm water storage easement and drainage easement, Lot 5, Pete Cooper's Subdivision 17.RESOLUTION NO. 97-187 accepting completion of Water Plant Lime Handling Improvements 18.RESOLUTION NO. 97-188 accepting completion of Power Plant Unit No. 8 Boiler Repair 19.RESOLUTION NO. 97-189 accepting completion of South Duff Avenue Area Storm Sewer, Phase I 20.RESOLUTION NO. 97-190 approving release of deferred real estate mortgage for property located at 434 Ken Maril Road in connection with City's Phase I Affordable Housing Program 21.RESOLUTION NO. 97-191 approving request to subordinate the City's second mortgage lien for property located at 310 Ken Maril Road in connection with Phase I Affordable Housing Program 22.RESOLUTION NO. 97-192 approving request to subordinate the City's second mortgage lien for property located at 5421 Frost Drive in connection with Phase III Affordable Housing Program 23.RESOLUTION NO. 97-193 approving release of contract and lien for property located at 5414 Schubert Street in connection with City's Phase III Affordable Housing Program 24.RESOLUTION NO. 97-194 authorizing Mayor to sign Grantee Closeout Agreement in connection with City's Special Purpose Grant contract with HUD for Phase III Affordable Housing Program 25.RESOLUTION NO. 97-195 approving Home Buyer counseling agreement with ISU Extension in connection with City's Phase IV Mortgage Buy-Down Affordable Housing Program 26.RESOLUTION NO. 97-196 approving RISE grant application on behalf of Ag Leader Technology 27.RESOLUTION NO. 97-197 approving CEBA application on behalf of Larson Systems, Inc. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: Steve Hennager, 1110 Garner Circle, said he had attended the April 8 public hearing on the rezoning of the Northern Lights Subdivision, and had not understood that the Conceptual Development Plan was given final approval at that meeting. He discussed concerns that the planned off-set intersection of Orion Drive and the main entrance to Cub Foods will adversely affect the traffic on Wheeler Street and will also create dangerous pedestrian traffic patterns. He asked that the Council reconsider the Conceptual Development Plan and stipulate that Orion Drive match up with the Cub Foods entrance. NEW CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RAMADA INN: Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to approve request for new Class B Liquor License for Ramada Inn, 1206 S. Duff Avenue. 3 Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 4 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSE-MOVING PROJECT: Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to approve Habitat for Humanity's plan for moving house currently located at 3111 Oakland Street to relocation site in Kelly, Iowa on April 25, 1997. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-198 approving closure of Oakland Street from Forest Glen to Campus Avenue from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 1997, with stipulations, to accommodate the Habitat for Humanity house-moving project. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REIMBURSEMENT FOR AMES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-199 authorizing payment in the amount of $37,745.38 to Ames Economic Development Commission as reimbursement for marketing activities as outlined in memorandum dated April 8, 1997 from AEDC Executive Director David Maahs. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON 1997/98 SLURRY SURFACE TREATMENT PROGRAM: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Hoffman, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-200 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Fort Dodge Asphalt Company, Inc. of Fort Dodge, Iowa, in the amount of $98,900.00. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON 1997/98 SEAL COAT RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Hoffman, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-201 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc. in the amount of $132,265.00. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM: Assistant Water Department Director Steve Setoodeh, Cross-Connection Control Coordinator Scott Cunningham, and Building Official Jeff Pearson reviewed the Staff Report, noting it listed funding options for the administrative costs of this state-mandated program. There was discussion of how the City had no choice other than to comply with the State-mandate that was to be implemented for cities with populations of over 15,000. There was discussion regarding whether the administrative costs should be borne by the entire system, or only by the businesses posing a risk to the system. Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Campbell, to approve implementation plan as proposed by City Staff, with the stipulation that Staff initiate the program with a core group of customers with a potential high hazard. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Campbell, to adopt a resolution assessing costs for administering the Cross Connection Control Program to the customers installing containment devices, with justification that those operations with potential for harm should be responsible for costs for correction. Roll Call Vote: 3-2. Voting Aye: Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting Nay: Campbell, Parks. Motion declared Failed. (4 votes required). 5 Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to adopt a resolution funding the Cross Connection Control Program from the Water Fund, with justification that all Water Utility customers will benefit from the Program. Coun. Parks called the Question. Roll Call Vote: 2-3. Voting Aye: Campbell, Parks. Voting Nay: Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth. Motion declared Failed 2-3. Motion by Parks, Second by Quirmbach, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to provide for implementation of a Water Cross-Connection Control Program as part of the Plumbing Regulations. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Parks, to table issue of funding mechanism for Cross- Connection Control Program to May 13, 1997 City Council meeting. Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting Aye: Hoffman, Parks, Quirmbach, Wirth. Voting Nay: Campbell. Motion declared carried 4-1. WELL NO. 14A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-202 canceling contracts with Layne-Western Company for Division I, and with Ames Trenching & Excavating, Inc. for Division II of the Well No. 14A Construction Project. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. LAND USE POLICY PLAN REVISIONS: City Manager Steve Schainker noted at the Council’s March 22 goal-setting session, there had been discussion regarding possible changes to the draft Land Use Policy Plan which would result in the Council adopting the Plan in final form. He said at that meeting, Council members had discussed concern that the proposed Capital Investment Strategy was too specific, and that not enough Commercial land was designated for the short-term needs of the City. He said in response to the Council’s request, the Staff report for tonight’s meeting presented the solutions to the issues discussed at the Council’s goal-setting session. Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Hoffman, to amend page 101 of the draft Land Use Policy Plan, “Capital Investment Strategy,” by inserting revised language as contained in the Staff Report dated April 4, 1997, and to amend Goal No. 5B on page 16 by inserting revised language as contained in aforementioned Report. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to amend page 37 of the draft Land Use Policy Plan, “Downtown Expansion Area Transition,” to contain revised language as contained in Staff Report dated April 4, 1997. Mayor Curtis asked if anyone present wished to speak regarding the proposed amendment. Dave Carter, 709 Douglas, said he was present on behalf of the Ames Neighborhood Coalition. He said the Coalition’s position was that the provision of additional Commercial zoning in existing areas should be done only after a sub-area planning process had been conducted. He said such a process would allow consideration of the character of desirable mixed-use, affordable housing preservation and replacement, redevelopment and intensification of existing Commercial property, as well as the need for additional Commercial zoning. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Hoffman, to delete official bike plan map from page 64 of draft Land Use Policy Plan. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously 6 Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-203 approving draft Land Use Policy Plan as amended and setting May 13, 1997 as date of final adoption of Plan. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. LAND USE POLICY PLAN MAP AMENDMENT FOR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PROPERTY: Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-204 approving Land Use Policy Plan Map amendment for property generally located south of Airport Road and east of South Riverside Drive on Municipal Airport Property. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. P-I PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 2321 NORTH LOOP DRIVE: Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-205 approving amendment to Planned- Industrial Plan to allow building addition and parking lot at 2321 N. Loop Drive (Engineering Animation). Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. P-C PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 1311, 1317, & 1333 BUCKEYE AVENUE: Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-206 approving amendment to Planned-Commercial Plan to allow construction of a building for theaters and a building for retail space at 1311, 1317, & 1333 Buckeye Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ALLEY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: City Manager Steve Schainker noted the Council had previously reviewed the City’s existing policy regarding maintenance of unpaved alleys throughout the City, and had asked Staff to develop options ranging from maintaining the current policy to providing incentives to pave the alleys. He reviewed the options as contained in the Staff report. Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-207 adopting an enhanced alley maintenance policy and beginning in fiscal year 1997/98, allocating an additional $27,500 annually in the Public Works maintenance budget to develop a program of rocking and grading alleys on a three-year cycle; and to allocate up to $50,000 annually, as long as Road Use Tax funds are available, to establish a paving incentive program in which the City will pay ½ of the construction costs for paving alleys and will waive associated engineering and assessment costs. Roll Call Vote; 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION STUDY: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-208 approving consultant services agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for Water Distribution Study. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PROPOSED PARKING PROHIBITIONS IN NORTHRIDGE PARKWAY SUBDIVISION, 15TH ADDITION: Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance designating parking prohibitions along the north sides of Bayberry Circle (Ridgetop Road to the radius of the curve), Bayberry Road (Ridgetop Road to the east end), and on Ridgetop Road (Bayberry Circle to the west end). Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,600,000 7 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997A: Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-209 setting May 13, 1997 as date of public hearing at which it is proposed to take action for the issuance of not to exceed $5,600,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 1997A. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REVISING CODE REGARDING SIDEWALK CLEARANCES FOR SIDEWALK CAFES: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Campbell, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising Municipal Code, Section 22.4 (e) regarding sidewalk clearances for Temporary Obstructions. Earl Franz, 307 Orange, said the proposed revisions look good on paper, but he would like to see a diagram included. He asked if this revision was being proposed for one particular site or for all sidewalk cafes. He said he felt the cafes should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and suggested the Council table this item and take a look at various sidewalk cafe sites in the City before taking action on this issue. He said a light pole makes the sidewalk cafe at 400 Main a constricted area. He expressed concerns about planters being used as barricades, and not being taken in at night. He said the Council should consider how difficult this might be for visually- impaired individuals using the sidewalk. Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to table this item to the May 13, 1997 City Council Meeting, and direct Staff to send a copy of the proposed revision to establishments which currently have sidewalk cafe permits. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING STORM WATER UTILITY CHARGE: Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising Municipal Code to establish Storm Water Utility Charge. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON JEWEL DRIVE AND OPAL DRIVE: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance designating parking prohibitions on both sides of Jewel Drive from Duff Avenue to Opal Drive, and on the west side of Opal Drive from Jewel Drive to Patricia Drive. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE FOR PURPOSE OF REVISING WATER RATES AND CHARGES: Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending Municipal Code for the purpose of revising water rates and charges. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN SOMERSET SUBDIVISION: Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning property generally described as the Somerset Subdivision, located north of 24th Street, south of Bloomington Road, east of George Washington Carver Avenue, and west of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, 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), and that a PUD (Planned Unit Development) Overlay Designation be enacted for the R1-6, R-2, and R-3 Districts, with the exception of the R1-6 District pertaining to the School property. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to suspend the rules regarding adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE 8 NO. 3428 rezoning property generally described as the Somerset Subdivision, located north of 24th Street, south of Bloomington Road, east of George Washington Carver Avenue, and west of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks 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), and that a PUD (Planned Unit Development) Overlay Designation be enacted for the R1-6, R-2, and R-3 Districts, with the exception of the R1-6 District pertaining to the School property. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN NORTHERN LIGHTS SUBDIVISION: Motion by Campbell, Second by Quirmbach, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning property generally described as the Northern Lights Subdivision, located west of Grand Avenue, north of Wheeler Street, and south of Bloomington Road, from R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to P-C (Planned-Commercial); from R-3 (Medium- Density Residential) to R-3 with a Planned Unit Development Overlay Designation; from R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to R-2 (Low-Density Residential) with a Planned Unit Development Overlay Designation; from R-2 (Low-Density Residential) to R-2 with a Planned Unit Development Overlay Designation; and from R-2 (Low-Density Residential) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential). Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to suspend the rules regarding adoption of an ordinance. Planning and Housing Director Brian O’Connell noted the Planned Unit Development Plan for this subdivision needed to be approved prior to final adoption of the rezoning ordinance, and said the PUD Plan had not yet been received. Coun. Parks withdrew the motion. ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE FOR PURPOSE OF MAKING REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY AND PORTABLE SIGNS CONTENT NEUTRAL: Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to pass on second reading an ordinance amending Municipal Code for the purpose of making regulations for temporary and portable signs content neutral. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING PROHIBITION ON KELLOGG AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO 12TH STREET: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance designating an alternate side parking prohibition on Kellogg Avenue from 11th Street to 12th Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SINGLE-FAMILY CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT WITH COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS REGULATIONS: Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3425 amending Municipal Code, Zoning Regulations, to establish Single-Family Conservation Overlay District with Compatibility Standards regulations. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE APPLYING SINGLE-FAMILY CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT TO CENTRAL AMES AREA AND REMOVING DEMOLITION MORATORIUM OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR SAME: Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3426 amending Official Zoning Map to apply Single-Family Conservation Overlay District to Central Ames area and removing Demolition Moratorium Overlay District. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and 9 hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON CRYSTAL STREET: Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3427 designating parking prohibitions on portions of Crystal Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to place on May 13, 1997 Council agenda H. and Joan Newell appeal of Historic Preservation Commission ruling regarding use of siding in Historic Preservation District. Coun. Wirth asked that a copy of City Attorney John Klaus’ April 22 memo to Mayor Curtis be forwarded to Mr. and Ms. Newell. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Coun. Campbell expressed her thanks for the excellent job done by City Staff this past VEISHEA weekend, and said the Police Department was to be especially commended. Coun. Parks noted the Council had received in this week’s mail a petition regarding installation of north/south stop signs at Eisenhower and Stonebrooke. He said he had referred this issue to Staff previously, and Public Works Director Paul Wiegand said Staff was presently working on this issue. Coun. Parks said he had noticed traffic/pedestrian pattern modifications occurring at both Wal- Mart and Cub Foods parking lots, and said they constituted amendments to the Planned- Commercial Plan for those properties. He asked Staff to communicate with the appropriate individuals to let them know such amendments required City Council approval. Coun. Quirmbach said he too wished to commend Staff for the fine job performed this past weekend during VEISHEA, and Coun. Hoffman agreed. Motion by Wirth, Second by Campbell, to refer to Staff March 26, 1997 letter from Frank Schill regarding request for waiver of sidewalk requirement in Country Gables Subdivision. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to refer to Staff petition for paving of alley located in the 900 block between 9th and 10th street, bordered east and west by Douglas and Kellogg. Coun. Wirth asked if this alley paving would fall under the new policy adopted by the Council this evening, and there was consensus that it would. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor