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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 06/24/19971 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AMES, IOWA JUNE 24, 1997 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th day of June, 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. PRESENTATION OF AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: Mayor Curtis presented the City of Ames Finance Department with the Government Finance Officers’ Association Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY ended June 30, 1996. Finance Director Alice Carroll and Assistant Finance Director Sue Rybolt were present to accept the award. Mayor Curtis noted it was the 18th consecutive year the City of Ames had received this distinction. WINNER OF DIVERSITY APPRECIATION TEAM LOGO CONTEST: Mayor Curtis introduced Karli Christensen, winner of the Ames Diversity Appreciation Team logo design contest. He said Ms. Christensen’s logo was selected from 15 contestants because of its all- encompassing view of race, ethnicity, and multi-culturalism. Anita Culbert, member of the design selection team, thanked the individuals who had judged the event, and Norwest Bank for its contribution of a $100 savings bond to the individual creating the winning design. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda, removing Item No. 25, Approval of Preliminary Plans and Specifications for the 1996/97 Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program (East 13th Street/McCormick Avenue to I- 35), for separate consideration: 2.Motion to approve payment of claims 3.Motion to approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 10, 1997 4.Motion to approve renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses: a.Class B Beer - Godfather's Pizza, 414 Lincoln Way b.Class C Liquor - Tip Top Lounge, 401 E. Lincoln Way c.Class E Beer - Grand Avenue Service, 1228 Grand Avenue 5.Motion approving request for Main Street banner for United Way of Story County, Sept. 11-Oct. 31, 1997 6.RESOLUTION NO. 97-302 approving and adopting Supplement No. 8 to the Ames Municipal Code 2 7.RESOLUTION NO. 97-303 approving human services contracts for FY 97-98 8.RESOLUTION NO. 97-304 approving arts agency contracts for FY 97-98 9.RESOLUTION NO. 97-305 approving arts agency mini-grant contracts for FY 96-97 10.RESOLUTION NO. 97-306 approving appointment of Judie Hoffman to Ames Economic Development Commission Board of Directors 11.RESOLUTION NO. 97-307 approving 1997-98 Pay Plan 12.RESOLUTION NO. 97-308 approving renewal of Employee Assistance Program contract 13.RESOLUTION NO. 97-309 approving submittal of application for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant through Bureau of Justice Assistance 14.RESOLUTION NO. 97-310 approving Development Agreement for Northern Lights Subdivision 15.RESOLUTION NO. 97-311 approving final plat for Northern Lights Subdivision 16.RESOLUTION NO. 97-312 approving Development Agreement for Wessex Subdivision 17.RESOLUTION NO. 97-313 approving Wireline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and approving one-time license fee 18.RESOLUTION NO. 97-314 approving request to extend termination date of contract with Bandshell Restoration Fundraising Committee 19.RESOLUTION NO. 97-315 approving Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Services 20.RESOLUTION NO. 97-316 waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing purchase of software maintenance from HTE 21.RESOLUTION NO. 97-317 approving contract and bond for City Maintenance Facility Repairs and Interior Wash Bay Construction Project 22.RESOLUTION NO. 97-318 approving contract and bond for U.S. 69/Duff Avenue Pavement Widening Project 23.RESOLUTION NO. 97-319 approving contract and bond for Vet Med Substation Control Building Project 24.RESOLUTION NO. 97-320 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 1997 Traffic Signal Improvement Project; setting July 15, 1997 as bid due date and July 22, 1997 as date of hearing and award of contract 25.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 1996/97 Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program (East 13th Street/McCormick Avenue to I-35); setting July 16, 1997 as bid due date and July 22, 1997 as date of hearing and award of contract. Removed for Separate Consideration; See action at the end of this section. 26.RESOLUTION NO. 97-322 accepting completion for Airport Terminal Building Improvement Project, Divisions I, II, and III 27.RESOLUTION NO. 97-323 accepting completion of Airport Road Box Culvert Project 28.RESOLUTION NO. 97-324 accepting completion of Dayton Avenue Substation Project 3 29.RESOLUTION NO. 97-325 approving CEBA contract for Engineering Animation, Inc. 30.RESOLUTION NO. 97-326 approving Revolving Loan Fund contract for Engineering Animation, Inc. 31.RESOLUTION NO. 97-327 approving easement agreement for 3111 Oakland/Emma McCarthy Lee Park 32.RESOLUTION NO. 97-328 approving release of deferred real estate mortgage for property located at 1219 Maxwell in connection with the City's Phase II Affordable Housing Program 33.RESOLUTION NO. 97-329 approving release of deferred real estate mortgage for property located at 418 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. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION: PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996/97 ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-321 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 1996/97 Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program, including the reconstruction of the section of East 13th Street that is in Story County, setting July 16, 1997 as bid due date and July 22, 1997 as date of hearing and award of contract, and directing Staff to contact the Story County Board of Supervisors regarding petitioning the Council for voluntary annexation of that section. There was discussion that the City could proceed with the project, with agreement from the County Board of Supervisors that the annexation process would follow. City Attorney John Klaus noted a written petition for annexation would need to be received from the Board of Supervisors. There was discussion regarding whether the City should go ahead and pay for the entire project, even though the section was in the County at this time. It was noted that the DOT was actually the landowner, and therefore that agency would also need to be involved in discussions of voluntary annexation. Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to amend the motion to include that the City formally ask the County Board of Supervisors to pay for the additional costs for paving the section of East 13th that is in Story County. Vote on Motion to Amend: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. City Manager Steve Schainker clarified that the Council was directing the Staff to prepare plans and specifications for a project that would include the total length of East 13th. He said if annexation had not been finalized by time of contract award, Staff would need direction from Council as to whether they should proceed with paving the entire length of the street. 4 Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as Amended: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: Betty McKern, 814 8th Street, said she wished to speak regarding the proposed Hy-Vee site plan. Mayor Curtis noted that item was coming up on tonight’s agenda, and Ms. McKern said she would wait to address the Council at that time. NEW CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DIAMOND DAVE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to approve request for new Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurant, 2801 Grand Avenue. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. NEW CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WHISKEY RIVER, 132 MAIN STREET: Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to approve request for new Class C Liquor License for Whiskey River, 132 Main Street. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO DELETE REQUIREMENT FOR SIDEWALKS ON LINDENWOOD CIRCLE AND MAPLEWOOD CIRCLE: Motion by Parks, Second by Quirmbach, to approve requests to delete requirement for sidewalks on Lindenwood Circle and on Maplewood Circle in the Northridge Subdivision. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ASSIGNMENT OF AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-330 authorizing Mayor to sign Assignment of Airport Hangar Lease (First American Bank.) City Attorney John Klaus noted he’d recommended the words “or terminate” be deleted from the assignment form, to preserve the City’s right to terminate the lease in the event of non-payment or other violation of the hangar lease terms. Coun. Tedesco said it was the intent of the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the form with the language deleted as recommended. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR IOWA GAMES OPENING CEREMONIES: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to approve request for fireworks permit for Iowa Games Opening Ceremonies on August 1, 1997. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 1997 GINKGO FESTIVAL REQUESTS: Mayor Curtis noted Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Rich Harter was present to answer any questions the Council might have regarding this year’s Ginkgo Festival. 5 Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to approve request from Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau for use of holiday lighting on buildings on Main Street, use of additional generator, and waiver of electrical costs associated with the 1997 Ginkgo Festival. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to approve request for waiver of fees for additional patrol officers required by the Police Department for 1997 Ginkgo Festival activities. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-331 approving street closures and barricades as requested. 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. 97-332 approving suspension of enforcement of parking at metered spaces in the Downtown commercial district, in the 3-hour lot behind the Downtown commercial businesses, and in the Main Street Station parking lot for specified dates and times. 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. 97-333 approving closure of parking spaces on the south side of Bandshell Park and in the East City Hall parking lot for specified dates and times. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 1997 MIDNIGHT MADNESS REQUESTS: Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to approve request for 5-day beer permit and Outdoor Service Area permit for 1997 Midnight Madness. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to approve request for extension of noise permit to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, 1997. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-334 approving street and lane closures and parking prohibitions as requested for road race and post-race activities. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 6 TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTION OF 5TH STREET FOR "BUSINESS AFTER HOURS" EVENT: Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-335 approving request from Main Street District for closure of 5th Street by Youth and Shelter Services, Inc. on Monday, July 14, 1997 for "Business After Hours" event. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes TRAFFIC AND PARKING ORDINANCES IN LOCATION OF EDWARDS SCHOOL: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to pass on first reading an ordinance changing through-street designation of Woodland to not conflict with special stop intersection in vicinity of Edwards School. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance regulating parking on Westwood Avenue to create loading zone for Edwards School. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REZONING LAND GENERALLY LOCATED ON CITY OF AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PROPERTY FROM A-1 (AGRICULTURAL) TO P-I (PLANNED-INDUSTRIAL): Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3441 rezoning land generally located on City of Ames Municipal Airport property from A-1 (Agricultural) to P-I (Planned-Industrial). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HY-VEE SITE PLAN: City Manager Steve Schainker reviewed how Staff has been meeting with the parties involved in the Hy-Vee site at the Lincoln Center. He said since the June 10 Council meeting, Staff has proposed to the DOT the possibility of substituting “pork chops” that force right-in, right-out turns at both the Hubbell Development (Hollywood Video) entrance on the north side of Lincoln Way and also the entrance to Lincoln Center on the south side, rather than the raised medians proposed by the DOT. He said the DOT was initially not in favor of this new concept, but indicated they were willing to discuss it. He said Staff needed the DOT’s approval as they would need to obtain an easement from the DOT if the proposed Grand Avenue extension occurred in the future as a means to handle the additional traffic generated by Hy-Vee. He said during the discussions, the DOT proposed the alternative of using an additional traffic signal at the entrance to the Lincoln Center. He said Staff conducted a traffic study, and found that the light would produce a Level of Service C at that entrance, and noted the Council has used that level of service as a standard in the past. He said eastbound motorists would likely experience a decreased level of service from what they experience today, but westbound motorists entering Lincoln Center would experience an improved level over that of today. He said based on the acceptable level of service, Staff felt the site plan should be approved. Mr. Schainker said the other future alternatives do not need to be worked out at this time, but 7 Staff is hoping the additional traffic light will be viewed as an interim solution. He said they felt the parties involved should work rapidly to continue negotiations to work toward the other alternatives as soon as possible. He said it was likely a developer’s agreement would be prepared to include the stipulations listed in the Council Action Form, but noted the Hy-Vee site plan would not come back to Council for approval, as site plans are usually approved administratively. He said due to the public interest in this issue, Staff had brought the issue to the Council as a report this evening. There was discussion that the raised medians would not be used on South Fourth Street, unless it was found that accidents warranted them in the future, as in the Lincoln Way/Duff area. Mr. Schainker said Staff needed direction from the Council regarding whether they wished the raised medians to be included on South Fourth at this time, or whether a developer’s agreement could stipulate that the Hy-Vee property owners would be responsible for paying for the cost of those medians if and when they were warranted. Betty McKern, 814 8th Street, said she was against approval of the Hy-Vee development at this time. She noted she had co-authored a letter dated June 18, 1997 which had been distributed to The Daily Tribune, Mayor Curtis, Council members, and Staff. She said business owners have noted that the proposed Hy-Vee development would have a negative traffic impact, but would draw additional customers to their businesses. She said however, the citizens she has talked to are against the proposal. She said Ames is not a dying community, and the only people who stand to benefit from the Hy-Vee proposal are those that would profit by it, not the customers who would use it. She urged the City to slow down and do the Lincoln Way/Grand intersection improvements first, before approving the Hy-Vee site plan. Coun. Parks noted in her letter Ms. McKern had stated the Hy-Vee development would result in 60,000 vehicles per day on Lincoln Way, and said he questioned that figure. Ms. McKern stated that figure was based on statistics she had received from the Department of Transportation. Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of Transportation, said he felt Ms. McKern had misunderstood figures he had quoted her. He said the DOT had stated the number of vehicles coming out of the Lincoln Center could be expected to triple those of today, but noted some of those would be going out of the south entrance and some going out of the east. He said there would be some increase to the east/west traffic on Lincoln Way, but not triple the existing 20,000 vehicles per day. Ms. McKern said she had misunderstood the figures provided to her, but said there was still an existing traffic problem which would only be exacerbated by the proposed Hy-Vee development. Kevin Cooper, 54398 276th Street, Kelley, said he owned property across from Lincoln Center on South Third and South Fourth Streets. He said if raised medians were installed on South Fourth Street, it would be a major inconvenience to his businesses, as it would basically take away half of the traffic heading to his parking lot. He described the difficulties customers would 8 encounter by having to use an alternate route to turn into these businesses, noting he had sent a letter dated June 20, 1997 to the Mayor and Council members. He said customers unable to make left turns into these businesses would need to go 8 or 9 blocks out of their way, and said delivery trucks would have difficulty negotiating some of the corners and turns. He said pedestrian traffic would be affected as well, saying over 1500 people in that immediate vicinity would be impacted by the medians if they were installed. He said a number of people currently walk through his parking lot to reach the CyRide stop. He said safety would also be a concern for residents of StoneHaven who would be frequenting the new Hy-Vee store. He said he realized the medians might not have to be installed, and said he acknowledged Hy-Vee’s right to locate in the Center. He said however, the developers had pushed the proposed site for the store as far south as possible, to have the most parking space available, which he said that makes the situation worse for the existing businesses and citizens who live in the area. Mr. Cooper said if Hy-Vee were entitled to a left hand turn, he felt he should be entitled to the same. He said he was willing to consider a more eastern access to his parking lot, but was not notified of this issue in time to consider such options. Kent Cooper, 909 Brookridge, said he owned three buildings that would be directly affected by a raised median on South Fourth Street: 620, 630, and 640 South Fourth. He said all three properties have access either off South Fourth or at the intersection of South Third/South Fourth. He said he welcomed Hy-Vee to the area, but if a raised median was determined to be needed in the future, input from affected parties should be received at that time. He said the re-routed semis would be a real problem. He said another concern was the amount of motorcycle use in that area and said lower speed limits may need to be considered. Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to authorize Staff to approve the proposed Hy-Vee site plan, and to negotiate a development agreement with the Lincoln Center developers that includes the stipulations as contained in the Staff report, including the construction of a full traffic signal at the intersection of the Lincoln Center driveway and Lincoln Way, at no cost to the City or the DOT, to be removed at no cost to the City or DOT when a direct connection is made from the Lincoln Center parking lot to the intersection of Grand and Lincoln Way; to construct channelizing islands (porkchops) to prevent entering and exiting left turns at the Lincoln Way entrance when the connection to Grand Avenue is developed and the traffic signal removed, again at no cost to the City or to the DOT; to require Hy-Vee to provide for turn lanes, a painted median, right in/right out requirement at the truck entrance on South Fourth Street, and an agreement by the property owner to pay for a raised median when accident experience justifies its construction in the future. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REPORT ON TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUESTS: City Manager Steve Schainker noted the Council had previously received two requests for Tax Increment Financing districts: one from the Ford Street Development Company for assistance in developing a 50-acre parcel located immediately adjacent to and south of the existing Community Development Park, 9 the City’s first TIF district, and a second request from Jon Chester for assistance in developing a 15.5 acre parcel immediately adjacent to and west of the existing Community Development Park. He said Staff had decided it would be best to prepare a Master Plan for the entire industrial area between Lincoln Way and South 16th Street to aid in reviewing these requests by allowing comparison of each request with the overall Plan. He noted Staff had also laid out the actual and projected revenue stream of the City’s initial TIF district. He said the use of Tax Increment Financing should be considered as a precious incentive. He said while the existing TIF district has been successful from a development standpoint, the City does take a risk by upfronting the infrastructure costs. He said it is usually late in the term of the debt and when an area continues to develop out that the TIF revenue begins to generate enough to exceed the debt service and there are sufficient incremental taxes to pay all of the cost incurred by the City for the project. He said however, as the existing area is almost fully developed, Staff feels it is now appropriate to use this tool again. Planning and Housing Director Brian O’Connell described the Staff’s recommendation to build on the strength of the existing Community Park, describing the Staff-created “master plan” used to compare proposals from requesters seeking tax increment financing assistance. He described the Ford Street Development proposal and the Jon Chester proposal, noting Staff felt there were the following advantages to the Ford Street proposal: 1) It was larger, involving 50 acres where the Chester proposal involved approximately 15 acres, 2) It would enable a continuation of the street system that has been created as a result of the first TIF investment from the City, whereas the Chester proposal would involve the development of a new and initially disconnected street system, 3) the Ford Street proposal’s size creates an opportunity for both large and small lots, and 4) the Ford Street proposal creates an opportunity for infrastructure. City Manager Schainker reviewed the financial implications of the proposed issue, as contained in the document entitled “Proposed Second Tax Increment Financing District Projected Revenue Stream,” attached to the Staff report. Mr. Schainker reviewed the stipulations Staff believes should be incorporated into a Development Agreement with the Ford Street Development Company to ensure the maximum benefit is obtained from the use of TIF financing assistance, including that the developers would be responsible for the construction of a speculative industrial building, and that a similar building would be constructed when the previous building is 80% occupied. He said the developers have been very cooperative in working with Staff, and they have worked through all of the issues except that of the per acre selling price for lots improved by the infrastructure. He said Staff was recommending the selling price for lots improved by the infrastructure be capped at $29,000 per acre until July 1, 1999, and that they then be increased by not more than 5% per year. He said the developers were asking for a $31,000 per acre selling price cap. Marv Walter, one of the three partners of Ford Street Development Company, said the developers wished to commend Staff for the work they’d done on this request, but said the developers were said not ready to accept the $29,000 per acre cap. He said differences existed between the 10 creation of the first district and this one, and the developers would be taking a considerable risk with this proposal. He said the Staff’s recommendation was not an acceptable agreement to them at this time. Motion by Parks, Second by Quirmbach, to refer this item back to Staff for further negotiation with the Ford Street Development Company representatives, to see if some mutually desirable terms can be reached by the July 8, 1997 City Council meeting when the Staff will report back to Council on this request. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. RECESS:Mayor Curtis declared a recess at 8:35 p.m. RECONVENE: The Regular Meeting reconvened at 8:41 p.m. REPORT ON IMPACT OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY: Public Works Director Paul Wiegand reviewed the Staff Report on the Council’s previous request to determine the costs to implement a Capital Investment Strategy that might be focused toward the targeted growth areas as designated in the soon-to-be adopted Land Use Policy Plan. Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to direct Staff to bring back the proposed Capital Investment Strategy in a policy format for formal Council approval. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CONTRACTS FOR CITY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE BENEFITS: Risk Manager Scott Johnson reviewed the Staff reports on these items. Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-336 accepting proposal from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Iowa for a one-year renewal of the fully-insured health and prescription drug insurance 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 Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-337 accepting proposal from Crawford and Company for workers' compensation claims administration in the amount of $8,125. 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. 97-338 accepting proposal from St. Paul Insurance Company for renewal of liability, automobile, excess, transit, property, boiler, law enforcement, and public officials’ coverages in the amount of $487,267.00. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 11 CITY EMPLOYEE UTILITY RETIREMENT PLAN: Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-339 waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing Staff to contract with Terminal Funding Company for consulting services in the purchase of annuities for current retirees of the Utility Retirement System. 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 Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-340 authorizing the Utility Retirement Board to negotiate terms of an agreement with the Vanguard Group to provide administrative and investment management services for the Utility Retirement defined contribution plan. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. TOWER LEASE AT HOMEWOOD GOLF COURSE: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-341 declaring Western Wireless in default of agreement for tower lease at Homewood Golf Course, and authorizing Mayor to send letter acknowledging default if the parking lot paving is not completed by June 27, 1997. Parks and Recreation Department Director Nancy Carroll said noted Western Wireless had hired a contractor and grading of the lot had begun yesterday, with all indications that the project should be completed by Thursday, June 26. She said this letter was merely a formalization of a verbal agreement between the City and Western Wireless, and would not need to be sent if the work were completed by June 26. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. SIGN REQUEST FROM STORY COUNTY BANK AND TRUST: Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to table this issue to July 8, 1997 Council meeting to allow further discussion to occur between bank representatives and City staff regarding this request. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. DEVELOPMENT OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUELING STANDARDS: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-342 authorizing funding from Contingency Fund for consultant services to develop fueling standards 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. AMENDMENT TO RURAL WATER SALES CONTRACT WITH XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-343 amending rural water sales contract with Xenia Rural Water District. 12 Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 13 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE, ZONING REGULATIONS, PERTAINING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS, MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR: 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 pass on first reading an ordinance amending the Municipal Code, Zoning Regulations, to prohibit as a home occupation, the repair or painting of any form of motor vehicle, including motorcycles. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to suspend the rules regarding passage of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to pass on second and third readings and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3443 amending the Municipal Code, Zoning Regulations, to prohibit as a home occupation, the repair or painting of any form of motor vehicle, including motorcycles. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF PORTION OF SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE/U.S. HIGHWAY 30: 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 Tedesco, to pass on first reading an ordinance vacating right-of-way of portion of South Riverside Drive, U.S. Highway 30 (Ag Leader Technology). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to suspend the rules regarding adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to pass on second and third readings and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3442 vacating right-of-way of portion of South Riverside Drive/U.S. Highway 30. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC HEARING ON CONVEYANCE OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY ON SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE/U.S. HIGHWAY 30 (AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY): Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public 14 hearing was declared closed. Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-344 approving conveyance of excess right-of-way on South Riverside Drive/U.S. Highway 30 (Ag Leader Technology) and authorizing quit claim deed. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1997-98 ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM (LINCOLN WAY FROM DUFF AVENUE TO SKUNK RIVER BRIDGE): Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-345 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc. of Ames in the amount of $322,865.48. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1997-98 BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-346 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Cramer & Associates, Inc. of Des Moines in the amount of $75,370.00 and authorizing additional funding from Road Use Tax funds. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKING LOT X 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 Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 97-347 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc. of Ames, in the amount of $63,191.00. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Curtis welcomed members from Giles Fowler’s ISU Journalism class who were attending tonight’s meeting. 15 Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to place on the July 8, 1997 Council meeting agenda request from the Ames Economic Development Commission for funds to buy- down the costs of marketing the Atanasoff computer. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Coun. Quirmbach congratulated the developers of Somerset Subdivision on their ground- breaking this morning, and said he felt the project would be terrific. He noted a housing analyst on a recent “Wall Street Week” TV program referred to such “village” features as porches, alleys and garages behind houses as “coming things.” Coun. Hoffman said she enjoyed a recent bike ride on the bikepath through Daley Park. Coun. Wirth asked Staff to check the functioning of the turn arrow at Lincoln Way and Grand. Motion by Tedesco, Second by Campbell, to refer to Staff letter dated June 13, 1997 from McDonald’s Corporation regarding signage for the 13th Street McDonald’s/Amoco Alliance. Vote on Motion: 5-0-1, with Parks abstaining. Motion declared carried 5-0-1. Coun. Tedesco asked Staff to check the functioning of the turn arrow for southbound traffic on Stange turning east onto 13th Street. When questioned by Coun. Quirmbach, Public Works Director Paul Wiegand said Hyland Avenue from Ontario to Sheldon should be reopened by the end of next week. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Larry R. Curtis, Mayor Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk