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Home My WebLink About~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/09/1996OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA APRIL 9, 1996 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th day of April, 1996, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Larry R. Curtis presiding and the following Council members present: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Quirmbach, Tedesco, and Wirth. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: Motion to approve payment of claims Motion to approve Official Minutes and Clerk's Notes of the Regular Meeting of March 19 and the Special Meeting of March 21, 1996 Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses: a. Class C Liquor - Winstons/Tazzles, 124-126 Welch Avenue b. Class C Liquor - Red Lobster #747, 1100 Buckeye Avenue Motion to approve certification of Civil Service applicants RESOLUTION NO. 96-145 approving CIRTPA FY 1997 unified planning work program and budget RESOLUTION NO. 96-146 approving submittal of Iowa DOT Road Use Tax Fund 1996-2001 Street Construction Program Report RESOLUTION NO. 96-147 approving 28-E agreement for continued participation in Central Iowa Narcotics Taskforce Motion to approve submittal of application for Governor's Alliance for Substance Abuse grant RESOLUTION NO. 96-148 accepting bids and awarding contract for Load Management Devices RESOLUTION NO. 96-149 approving subordination of City's second mortgage lien for property located at 5415 Frost in connection with Phase III Affordable Housing Program in Bentwood Subdivision RESOLUTION NO. 96-150 approving preliminary plans and specifications for demolition of Arcadia Lodge; setting May 2, 1996 as bid due date and May 14, 1996 as date of hearing and award of contract RESOLUTION NO. 96-151 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 1996/97 Resurfacing Program; setting May 1, 1996 as bid due date and May 14, 1996 as date of hearing and award of contract RESOLUTION NO. 96-152 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 1996/97 C o n c r e t e Repair Program; setting May 1, 1996 as bid due date and May 14, 1996 as date of hearing and award of contract RESOLUTION NO. 96-153 approving 1996/97 Sidewalk Safety Program; setting May 1, 1996 as bid due date and May 14, 1996 as date of hearing and award of contract RESOLUTION NO. 96-154 approving escrow agreement between Iowa Department of Economic Development, VisionAire Corporation, and City of Ames RESOLUTION NO. 96-155 approving subordination agreement with Norwest Bank on behalf of Kiliper Corporation RESOLUTION NO. 96-156 approving contract and bond in amount of $48,000 for 1996 Joint Sealing Program RESOLUTION NO. 96-157 approving contract and bond in amount of $788,751.36 for Reconstruction of Grand Avenue, Lincoln Way to Fifth Street RESOLUTION NO. 96-158 approving contract and bond in amount of $134,049.00 for Ontario Street Box Culvert Construction RESOLUTION NO. 96-159 approving contract and bond in amount of $88,200 for 1996 Slurry Surface Treatment Program RESOLUTION No. 96-160 proposing sale of Myers Farm, Boone County, for Mary Greeley Medical Center and setting April 23, 1996 as date of hearing Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: Alan Essex, President, Iowa Irrigation, P.O. Box 218, Kelley, Iowa, d i s t r i b u t e d a copy of City of Ames Ordinance No. 3337, adopted July 25, 1995, requiring irrigation system contractors to file for a City permit. He said City staff then counts the number of plumbing fixtures in a house, and determines whether a 1-inch water main needs to be installed. He said it was his understanding the Council had adopted this ordinance due to a number of complaints from Ames citizens regarding contractors who were installing inferior irrigation systems. He said he wanted to know who those contractors are, as this ordinance has resulted in a shut-down of his business in Ames. He said the installation of a 1" water main can add $2500-3000 to the cost of an irrigation system, and many times a booster pump is needed rather than a 1" water main. He said he has been installing irrigation systems for 16 years, with over 100 systems in the Ames area, and has never encountered a situation where an additional water main is needed. He said he has had no complaints regarding his company's systems. He said his company checks the water pressure at a residence to determine if the water main is adequate or if a booster pump is needed, and then designs the irrigation system based on those findings. Coun. Wirth said it would be helpful if Mr. Essex could provide Council with specific changes he would like to see in the ordinance. Coun. Parks agreed, and said he would then be willing to consider this issue on a future agenda. Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to request that Mr. Essex send correspondence regarding what he would like to see changed in the ordinance, that Staff meet with him as quickly as possible to discuss his requests, and that the matter be placed on the Council agenda for April 23, 1996. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. William Jenks, 3101 Greenwood Road, said he is shopping for an irrigation system, and did not disagree with the ordinance in principle, but disagreed with how it is currently being used. He read a portion of the present ordinance explaining how a permit is issued only after the Plumbing Inspector has been satisfied that water service to the premises is sufficient for the operation of the proposed system, based on existing water-using facilities at the site. He said at present, the Inspector's decision is based on the assumption that all water-using appliances are on at the same time. He said the optimum time to use an irrigation system would be during the night, when the water-using appliances are not all in use. He said it would be better if the Inspector's decision was based on a fraction of the total number of water-delivering appliances in the residence. NEW SEASONAL CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR AMES SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Quirmbach, to approve new seasonal Class B Beer permit for Ames Slowpitch Softball Association, River Valley Park. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. NEW OUTDOOR SERVICE AREA FOR THE DEAN'S LIST: Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to approve new Outdoor Service Area application for The Dean's List, 2522 Chamberlain. Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to table this request to April 23, 1996 meeting, and ask that Council be supplied with a Police report on number of violations incurred by the establishment. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. MAIN STREET BANNER REQUEST FOR OLDER AMERICANS MONTH: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Parks, to approve request from Heartland Senior Services for Main Street banner for May 1996 to celebrate Older Americans Month. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR VEISHEA: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to approve request from VEISHEA '96 Committee for fireworks permit for Saturday, April 20, with alternate date of Sunday, April 21, 1996. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. AIDS AWARENESS WALK ROUTE: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to approve the route of the AIDS Awareness Walk on Sunday, May 5, at 1:00 p.m., involving use of the existing sidewalk/bikeway system along 24th Street and Stange Road, and waiver of the costs associated with the traffic control needed for the walk. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REPORT FROM AMES HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: Kathy Svec, President, Ames Heritage Association, and Association members Peggy Baer and Nick Howell presented a report to the Council on the Association's proposal for the creation of "The Story Center Historical and Cultural Center," and reviewed the Association's request for $8000 funding from the City in FY 96/97 to help fund a feasibility study and needs assessment relating to development of the proposed Center. Rich Harter, Executive Director, Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau, said while the ACVB has not been directly approached for funding for the proposed Center, they are as supportive of this project as they can be at this time. He said there is currently a lack of a museum product in Ames, and the proposed Center could enrich the quality of life for residents as well as provide an additional reason for people to want to visit Ames. Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to grant funding request from Ames Heritage Association in amount of $8,000 for development of The Story Center Historical & Cultural Center. Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to amend the Main Motion by stipulating approval of the $8,000 funding would be subject to the Association being awarded a $20,000 Historical Resources Development Program (HRDP) grant. Vote on Motion to Amend: 1-5. Voting Aye: Parks. Voting Nay: Campbell, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Tedesco, Wirth. Motion to Amend declared failed 1-5. Vote on Main Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting Nay: Parks. Motion declared carried 5-1. REQUEST FROM AMES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU TO WAIVE PARKING METER FEES FOR ODYSSEY OF THE MIND CONVENTION: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-161 approving request from Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau to waive guideline regarding parking meter fees for conventions, and charge ACVB $250 per day reimbursement for waiver of parking meter fees for 1996 Odyssey of the Mind Convention participants. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REQUEST FROM LION'S CLUB FOR STATE CONVENTION PARADE: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-162 approving request from the Lion's Club for street closures, parking prohibitions, and waiver of costs associated with traffic control for May 18 Lion's Club State Convention Parade. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REVISING CODE TO ADOPT 1994 UBC INCLUDING THREE LOCAL AMENDMENTS: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to pass on second reading an ordinance revising Chapter 5 of Ames Municipal Code to adopt 1994 Uniform Building Code including three local amendments. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to suspend the rules required for adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3378 revising Chapter 5 of Ames Municipal Code to adopt 1994 Uniform Building Code including three local amendments. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REVISING CODE PERTAINING TO RENTAL HOUSING: Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to pass on second reading an ordinance revising Chapter 13 of Ames Municipal Code pertaining to rental housing. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to suspend the rules required for adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3379 revising Chapter 13 of Ames Municipal Code pertaining to rental housing. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REVISING CODE PERTAINING TO "EMPLOYER PICK-UP" OF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION TO UTILITY RETIREMENT SYSTEM: Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance revising Chapter 28 of Ames Municipal Code pertaining to "employer pick-up" of employees' contribution to the Utility Retirement System. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON RESTROOM/SHELTER HOUSE AT DALEY PARK: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-163 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Boone Construction of Boone, Iowa in the amount of $93,534.00. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON BLOOMINGTON ROAD PAVING PROJECT: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-164 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc. in amount of $560,549.88, subject to Story County concurrence. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. INSTALLATION OF DISASTER TELEPHONE BANK IN CITY HALL: Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-165 approving installation of disaster telephone bank in City Hall lunchroom. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PURCHASE OF FLAME STABILIZERS FOR UNIT #8 BOILER: Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-166 waiving formal bidding procedures and authorizing purchase of flame stabilizers for Unit #8 boiler in amount of $59,200 from RJM Corporation. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REPORT ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM: Economic Development Coordinator Mark Reinig reviewed the Staff Report, presenting a historical overview of how the City's present Urban Revitalization Program was established. Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to ask Staff to report on including Emerald Park Mobile Home Court Redevelopment Project for creation of new urban revitalization district, as a separate district, using existing criteria and parameters. Coun. Hoffman left the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried 5-0. ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT FOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS: Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-167 approving addendum to contract for Downtown Development Plan consultants. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR AIRPORT ROAD PAVING PROJECT: Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-168 authorizing purchase of right-of-way from Ron Willey Ford for Airport Road Paving Project. Coun. Hoffman returned at 8:25 p.m. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR EDWARDS SCHOOL BUS DROP-OFF AT CITY COST: Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-169 authorizing provision of engineering services for Edwards School bus drop-off at City cost. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LINCOLN WAY & DUFF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS: Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-170 approving engineering services agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc., for Lincoln Way & Duff intersection improvement project in an amount not to exceed $143,300. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AIRPORT MASTER PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-171 authorizing matching funds and approving contract for consulting services for Airport Master Plan. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. APPROVAL OF RE-APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FOR GRAND/WHEELER/NORTHWOOD TRAFFIC SIGNAL: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-172 approving re- application for Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) Grant and application for Urban- State Traffic Engineering Program Grant funding for Grand/Wheeler/Northwood traffic signal. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR DUFF AVENUE RAILROAD CROSSING STUDY: Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-173 approving Traffic Safety Improvement Program Grant application for Duff Avenue Railroad Crossing Study. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 28-E AGREEMENT WITH STORY COUNTY FOR RESURFACING OAKWOOD ROAD, ELWOOD DRIVE TO STATE AVENUE: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-174 approving 28-E agreement with Story County for resurfacing of Oakwood Road from Elwood Drive to State Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR EMINENT DOMAIN FOR LINCOLNWAY AND CLARK/WALNUT INTERSECTION: Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-175, Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of permanent and temporary easements for improvements to the intersection of Lincoln Way and Clark/Walnut streets, authorizing Staff to attempt to achieve agreement on compensation with parties having property interests in the site, and directing the City Attorney to institute eminent domain proceedings. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR CLARK/WALNUT/LINCOLN WAY INTERSECTION PROJECT: Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-176 accepting agreements for obtaining permanent and temporary easements on the three properties at the Clark/Walnut/Lincoln Way intersections; approving a final offer of $7,750 to Steve Risdahl for a permanent and temporary easement on the southeast corner of the intersection; authorizing proceeding to eminent domain if the final offer is not accepted for the Casey's site; and accepting the agreement for temporary easement for Macerich Corporation along Walnut Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PARKING PROHIBITIONS FOR HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION, 2ND ADDITION: Motion by Wirth, Second by Campbell, to direct the City Attorney to prepare ordinance designating parking prohibitions for Hillside Subdivision, 2nd Addition. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LIME SLUDGE DISPOSAL: Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-177 approving conceptual plan for Lime Sludge Disposal, waiving formal consultant selection procedures, and approving engineering services agreement. 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: Coun. Quirmbach read a citation from the Iowa League of Women Voters, noting Councilor Hoffman was the recipient for the 4th Annual Carrie Chapman Catt Award. The Mayor and Council Members congratulated Councilor Hoffman, all agreeing the award was well-deserved. Coun. Campbell noted Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred had received the Joe Lukehart Professional Service Award from the Iowa City/County Manager's Association, and the Mayor and Council extended their congratulations to Mr. Kindred. Coun. Wirth said the banners on Elwood Drive, just west of South 16th Street, were starting to come down. There was discussion that the banners in this area were the responsibility of Iowa State University, and there was consensus that the banners were very attractive, but needed to be reattached. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor