HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 06/11/1996OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 11, 1996
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th day of June, 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 Parks, Second by Hoffman, to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda, removing Item 2 for Separate Consideration:
Motion to approve payment of claims
Motion to approve Official Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 1996 (Removed for
Separate Consideration; See action at the end of this section)
Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses:
a. Class B Beer - Godfather's Pizza, 414 Lincoln Way
b. Class B Liquor - Holiday Inn Gateway Center, U.S. 30/Elwood Drive
c. Special Class C Liquor - Hickory Park Restaurant, 121 SE 16th St.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-243 approving appointment of Sharon Wirth to Ames Economic
Development Commission Board of Directors
RESOLUTION NO. 96-244 approving change to ASSET by-laws
RESOLUTION NO. 96-245 approving allocation of $7,000 from 1995-96 Contingency Fund
for Mission Statement facilitation with employee focus groups
RESOLUTION NO. 96-246 adopting new and revised fees
RESOLUTION NO. 96-247 accepting bids and awarding contracts for butterfly valves for Water
Treatment Plant
RESOLUTION NO. 96-248 accepting bids and awarding contract for 69kV switchers for
Electric Department
RESOLUTION NO. 96-249 accepting bids and awarding contract for air handling equipment
for Water Treatment Plant
RESOLUTION NO. 96-250 accepting bids and awarding contract for 1996-97 Pebble Lime for
Water Treatment Plant
RESOLUTION NO. 96-251 accepting completion of 1996 Storm Sewer Intake Reconstruction
Project
RESOLUTION NO. 96-252 approving submission of grant applications to State of Iowa ISTEA
and Recreational Trails Program for Elwood Drive bicycle path
RESOLUTION NO. 96-253 approving contract and bond for 1996/97 Asphalt Resurfacing
Program
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION:
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 28, 1996: Coun. Campbell cited an amendment
to the minutes to reflect first passage of an ordinance clarifying parking restrictions on Pearson
Avenue and Greeley Avenue and designating parking prohibitions between drives at 311 and
317 Pearson.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to approve the minutes of May 28, 1996 as amended.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PARTNER CITY INVITATION TO FRYDEK-MISTEK, CZECH REPUBLIC: Ralph Farrar,
representing Ames International Partner Cities Association, Inc., introduced AIPCA board
member Marilyn Polito, and explained they were present on behalf of the Association to ask the
Council to adopt a resolution that would pave the way for Ames to form a partner city with
Frydek-Mistek, Czech Republic. He noted the Council had received a copy of an April 15, 1996
letter from Ron Rice in support of the resolution, and a letter from the Mayor of Frydek-Mistek,
Czech Republic. Ms. Polito described how a group of Ames citizens had visited the Czech
Republic last summer, and how citizens from that country had expressed interest in forming a
partner city at that time.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-254 inviting Frydek-
Mistek, Czech Republic, to become a Partner City with the City of Ames.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
UPDATE FROM VISIONAIRE CORPORATION: James Rice, Jr., Chairman/CEO of
V i s i o n a i r e
Corporation, presented an update on the progress that corporation has made regarding the
establishment of an assembly facility in Ames, and described the significant developments that
have occurred since last August. He introduced Glen Montago, Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer, and Steve Goodhue, Director of Corporate Relations.
PUBLIC FORUM: Rich Hall, RR #4, said he felt the City could be of more help to young people
in the community who are not involved in team sports. He said there was much funding for
football and soccer fields, but there were also increasing incidents of crime in Ames, and the
City should support single person sports that help young people to help themselves. He
suggested the City build a BMX park for skateboarders. He described a recent incident where
he said skateboarders were ticketed for skateboarding on the sidewalk and treated rudely by a
Police officer. He said if kids were not treated with respect, they could not be expected to treat
the City with respect. He said he lost respect for the City when a past effort to create a
skateboard park failed. He said single person sports can keep young people away from drugs
and other criminal activities.
REQUEST FROM COATING MACHINERY SYSTEMS REGARDING TRANSFER OF
CEBA LOAN: Steve Jensen, 3830 Monarch Avenue, Marion, Iowa, Vice President of Finance for
Vector Corporation, distributed a memo dated June 7, 1996 from Rick Long and a June 10 letter
addressed to Mayor Curtis from Don Barber regarding Coating Machinery Systems' relocation
to Huxley, Iowa. He said when the company was unsuccessful at finding a building in Ames
to accommodate their expansion, they had determined to relocate the business to Huxley. He
said however, many of the company's vendors were located in Ames, and therefore the business
wasn't actually leaving Ames. He said because the company had made a good faith effort to stay
in Ames and because the citizens of Ames would continue to benefit from the loan, he felt a
"middle ground" could be reached concerning the interest penalty. He suggested the Council
consider a 50-60% waiver of the $13,000 penalty.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to deny request from Coating Machinery Systems to
waive interest penalty and outstanding CEBA loan, requiring CMS to honor their contractual
relationship with the City of Ames Revolving Loan Fund prior to transfer of the CEBA loan to
the City of Huxley.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Quirmbach, to authorize the City Attorney to commence suit for
collection of debt.
Mr. Jensen said he questioned the necessity of this action item being included on tonight's
agenda. He said the debt would be paid in a timely manner.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMES JAYCEES FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman,
to approve request from Ames JayCees for fireworks permit for July 4, 1996, with alternate dates
of July 5, 6, or 7.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to approve concept of other July 4 activities as
presented.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
1996 GINKGO FESTIVAL REQUESTS: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to approve use
of Christmas lighting on buildings of Main Street and waiver of electrical costs for July 12-14,
1996.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-255 approving street
closures 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 Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-256 approving request
to suspend enforcement of parking at metered spaces in Downtown commercial district and in
3-hour lot behind Downtown commercial businesses and the Main Street Station parking lot for
July 13 and July 14,1996.
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 adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-257 approving closure
of parking spaces on south side of Bandshell Park and of East City Hall parking lot from 5 p.m.
July 12 to 11 p.m. July 14.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
1996 MIDNIGHT MADNESS REQUESTS: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to approve
request for 5-day beer permit for 1996 Midnight Madness.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-258 approving street
and lane closures and parking prohibitions 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.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPERTY AT 1515 DELAWARE
AVENUE FROM GENERAL-INDUSTRIAL TO MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL:
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 rezoning property
located at 1515 Delaware Avenue from G-I (General Industrial) to R-3 (Medium-Density
Residential).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to suspend the rules required for
adoption of an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to pass on second and third
readings and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3385 rezoning property located at 1515
Delaware Avenue from G-I (General Industrial) to R-3 (Medium-Density
Residential).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON LIME HANDLING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS: 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 accept report of bids and delay award of contract to
June 25, 1996.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 1996/97 SIDEWALK SAFETY REPAIR 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 Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-259 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding contract to Ames Concrete Contractors in amount of
$32,360.54.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON EAST 3RD STREET RAW WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT:
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. 96-260 approving final
plans and specifications, awarding contract to KRI Company in amount of $119,704.75, and
approving contract and bond of same.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ALTERNATIVE LAND USE POLICY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION TECHNIQUE: Planning
and Housing Director Brian O'Connell reviewed the staff report which described a possible
alternative to be considered in addition to the Village Concept for the revised Land Use Policy
Plan. He said the proposed "Suburban Residential" development, which would give landowners
a choice in developing New Lands areas of the City, was a clear compromise to the ideas
proposed by RM Plan Group. The Council Members discussed the concept.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Parks, to adopt concept of Suburban Residential development,
directing Staff to incorporate the concept into the draft Land Use Policy Plan.
Motion by Quirmbach, Second by Hoffman, to amend the main motion to include that with
regard to Suburban Residential development, the maximum density for manufactured housing
be 7 units per acre.
Vote on Motion to Amend: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to delete affordable housing issue from Suburban
Residential proposal, and to discuss the affordable housing element of the Plan at an upcoming
meeting.
Vote on Motion: 2-4. Voting Aye: Parks, Tedesco. Voting Nay: Campbell, Hoffman,
Quirmbach, Wirth. Motion declared failed 2-4.
Coun. Parks left the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to refer to Staff and the Downtown Development
Plan consultants, the issue of Commercial landuse designation for the specific area south of
Lincoln Way, and that the matter be placed on the June 20, 1996 special Council meeting
agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT ON HUBBELL REALTY REQUEST FOR CURB CUT ON CLARK AVENUE:
Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to deny request for curb cut.
Coun. Hoffman left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Coun. Hoffman returned to the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
HYLAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Campbell,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-261 approving the concept of undertaking a revised phasing
plan to pave Hyland Avenue from Ontario Street to Forest Hills Drive in 1996, and the
remainder of the street to Lincoln Way in 1997.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-262 authorizing
extension of engineering services contract with Snyder and Associates in an amount not to
exceed $51,262 to accomplish the final design.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PHASE III OF FLOOD STUDY: Motion
by Wirth, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-263 approving engineering
services contract with Snyder and Associates, Inc. for Phase III of the Flood Study in an amount
not to exceed $12,600, and authorizing allocation of funds from 1996-97 Contingency Fund.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT OUTLOT "Y" COUNTRY
GABLES 5TH ADDITION: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 96-264 proposing conveyance of property located at Outlot "Y" in Country Gables 5th
Addition, subject to the City receiving the property that is under the existing bicycle path, and
setting June 25, 1996 as date of hearing.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
LINCOLN WAY/CLARK/WALNUT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Motion by Tedesco,
Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-265 accepting Compensation Commission
award for Casey's easements.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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. 96-266 approving
preliminary plans and specifications for the Lincoln Way/Clark/Walnut Improvement Project;
setting July 17, 1996 as bid due date and July 23, 1996 as date of hearing and award of contract.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
1995 PAVING PROJECT NO. 2 (8TH TO 9TH STREET ALLEY WEST OF DOUGLAS):
Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-267 accepting
completion of project, ordering final payment, determining amount to be assessed, and ordering
final plat and schedule.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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. 96-268 adopting final
assessment schedule; amending, confirming, and levying assessments.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FREE LONG-TERM
PARKING, EXCEPTING 2 A.M. TO 4 A.M., IN LOT WEST OF GARDEN CAFE AT MAIN
STREET STATION: Motion by Wirth, Second by Quirmbach, to pass on first reading an ordinance
amending the Municipal Code to allow free long-term parking, excepting 2 a.m. to 4 a.m., in
parking lot west of Garden Cafe at Main Street Station.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE TO ADD DEMOLITION MORATORIUM OVERLAY DISTRICT TO
ZONING REGULATION: Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to pass on second reading an
ordinance amending the Municipal Code for the purpose of adding a demolition moratorium
overlay district to the Zoning Regulations.
Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth.
Voting Nay: Tedesco. Absent: Parks. Motion declared carried 4-1.
ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING MAP TO APPLY DEMOLITION OVERLAY ZONE
TO AREA GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS THE "CENTRAL AMES" AREA: Motion by
Wirth, Second by Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance amending the official
zoning map to apply a demolition overlay zone to the area generally described as the "Central
Ames" area.
Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth.
Voting Nay: Tedesco. Absent: Parks. Motion declared carried 4-1.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, WINE, OR BEER
UNDER LEGAL AGE: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to pass on second reading an
ordinance prohibiting possession of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer under legal age.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE CHANGE TO CLARIFY PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND DESIGNATE
PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON PEARSON AVENUE AND GREELEY AVENUE: Motion
by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance amending Municipal
Code to clarify parking restrictions on Pearson Avenue and Greeley Avenue, and to designate
parking prohibitions between driveways at 311 and 317 Pearson Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS IN VICINITY OF MID-BLOCK
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT NORTHWOOD SCHOOL: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco,
to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3384 designating parking prohibitions in
vicinity of mid-block traffic signal at Northwood Elementary School.
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: Coun. Quirmbach noted there would be a
Neighborhood Coalition picnic at Brookside Park this Saturday, June 15, at 5:00 p.m. Couns.
Hoffman and Tedesco said they would be out of town.
Coun. Tedesco said he had anonymously reported a pothole to the Street Division, and the Staff
had it repaired within 48 hours. He complimented the Public Works Department and reminded
citizens to report such incidences, saying they will be taken care of in a professional and timely
manner.
Coun. Tedesco said he wished to point out that because of the wet spring season, it had been
difficult to cut replacement sod for various projects in parking areas throughout the City, and
with the hot season approaching, those areas would be difficult to water. He said therefore,
some of the areas may be without sod until this fall.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to request that the Mayor write a letter to Governor
Branstad expressing dismay at his veto of credit reimbursement for the Homestead and Veteran's
tax exemptions, and that each Council member sign the letter as well.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to allocate up to $1,000 from the Contingency Fund, to
provide for Council Members serving ice cream floats during the July 13, 1996 Ginkgo Festival
Parade, and that the Staff be directed to work out some of the technical details of doing so.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Curtis noted the Public Works Department would be hosting an Open House on
Wednesday, June 12, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, to discuss
Hwy. 69 long-range alternatives. Public Works Director Paul Wiegand described the event and
encouraged the public to attend.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor