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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 07/23/1996MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA JULY 23, 1996 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 5:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of July, 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, and Tedesco. Council Member Wirth arrived late. Council Member Quirmbach was absent. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m WORKSHOP ON WATER SYSTEM PRESSURE: Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred stated that the purpose of the Water Pressure Work Session was to give an overview of the distribution system, how the public water system worked in relation to private plumbing systems, and how the systems were impacted by pressure levels. Council Member Wirth arrived at 5:10 p.m. Water and Pollution Control Director Tom Neumann reviewed the historical background of the City’s water distribution system and presented a display which simulated water pressure levels during various situations of usage. Water Plant Superintendent Phil Propes showed a video of a residence located in west Ames that demonstrated the fluctuations in water pressure during different stages of use. Jeff Pearson, Building Official, reviewed the legal requirements placed upon the public water system and how they differed from those required of private plumbing systems. Public Works Director Paul Wiegand summarized the City’s various pressure levels and how they were affected by topography, service sizes, and main sizes. Fire Chief Mike Childs explained fire flow levels and firefighting water pressure requirements which needed to be maintained. Assistant City Manager Kindred discussed the dynamics of future changes related to both public and private systems. Plumbing Code Board of Appeals Member Chris Kayser spoke on behalf of the board, and relayed their suggested changes for private water system pressures governed under the City’s ordinances. Mayor Curtis thanked the board for their service. After questions from Council members regarding various aspects of the water distribution system, it was determined that along with exploring a two-pressure distribution system and the utilization of pressure reduction valves in certain areas of town, Staff would work with the Plumbing Board and bring back recommended changes for Council consideration at a later date. RECESS: Mayor Curtis called for a recess at 6:55 p.m. RECONVENE: The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, 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 July 9 and the Special Meeting of July 12, 1996 3. RESOLUTION NO. 96-320 approving application for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant through Bureau of Justice Assistance 4. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses: a. Class C Liquor - Cafe Northwest, 114 South Duff Avenue b. Class C Liquor - Welch Avenue Station, 207 Welch Avenue c. Class C Liquor - Sportsman’s Lounge, 123 Main Street 5. RESOLUTION NO. 96-321 declaring Ball Container Corporation site as an economic development area 6. RESOLUTION NO. 96-322 amending policy regarding Main Street banners to allow for administrative approval of requests involving 30 or less consecutive days 7. RESOLUTION NO. 96-323 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Electric Administration and Distribution Work Center Roof Replacement; setting August 16, 1996, as bid due date and August 27, 1996, as date of hearing and award of contract 8. RESOLUTION NO. 96-324 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Manhole Rehabilitation Project; setting August 21, 1996, as bid due date and August 27, 1996, as date of hearing and award of contract 9. RESOLUTION NO. 96-325 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Air Handling Unit at Municipal Indoor Pool; setting September 11, 1996, as bid due date and September 24, 1996, as date of hearing and award of contract 10. RESOLUTION NO. 96-326 approving REAP grant application for continuation of the Squaw Creek Green Way System 11. RESOLUTION NO. 96-327 accepting completion of Water Pollution Control Plant Water Well Project 12. RESOLUTION NO. 96-328 accepting completion of Water Pollution Control Plant Non- Potable Water System Project 13. RESOLUTION NO. 96-329 accepting completion of Division 1 and 2 contracts for High Service Pump Station Projects 14. RESOLUTION NO. 96-330 approving change orders for Bloomington Road, George Washington Carver Avenue to east of Eisenhower 15. RESOLUTION NO. 96-331 approving change orders for Duff Avenue Widening, 10th to 12th Street, subject to MGMC concurrence 16. RESOLUTION NO. 96-332 approving contract and bond for 1996-97 Sidewalk Safety Repair Program Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time. REQUEST FROM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: City Manager Steve Schainker stated that while the City was willing to waive the requested $5,300 permit and plan review fees for the Boys & Girls Club fund-raising campaign, the City would prefer not to get involved with the requested in- kind contributions for their construction project. He suggested that in lieu of the in-kind contributions, the City would reimburse the Boys & Girls Club up to $11,500 towards stubbing the water and sewer into the new building and grading of the playground area. 2 Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-343 approving the Boys & Girls Club request to waive the building, mechanical, and electrical permit fees as well as plan review fees in an amount not to exceed $5,300.00; and to contribute funds, in lieu of in- kind contributions, towards the construction project in an amount not to exceed $11,500.00. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Council Member Campbell hoped that the Boys & Girls Club would work with the Parks and Recreation Department to help resolve the skateboarding park issue. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR AMES YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-333 approving the request to disburse $18,378.00 to Layne Western Company for the construction of a new well at the Ames Youth Sports Complex. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: City Manager Schainker explained that earlier the Council had appropriated $50,000 from Local Sales Tax funds in the current budget for the new Neighborhood Improvement Program. He said that Staff had been working with neighborhood representatives for their input into the program, and that the quality of their input had been very good. During review of the program, City Manager Schainker stated that it should promote a greater sense of community through residents’ participation. He explained the criteria for eligible neighborhood projects and the application process. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to support the Neighborhood Improvement Program framework. Discussion was held regarding the rating of applications and the neighborhood local match requirements, as well as whether commercial areas would be allowed to participate in this program. Mr. Schainker said that the Neighborhood Improvement Program was intended for use in residential settings—not for commercial locations. Council Member Campbell felt that because the funds allocated for this program would not go that far, residential neighborhoods were a good place to start. Council Member Parks suggested that the City try the program as outlined. Further discussion was held regarding the Rating Team membership. Mr. Schainker stated that the panel would be composed of four neighborhood association representatives and two staff representatives. He would serve as the convener and moderator for the group. The Council questioned whether or not citizens should make application and be appointed through that type of process instead of limiting membership to registered neighborhood association representatives. It was determined that the program would be implemented as outlined. Jim Popken, 920 Clark Avenue, appeared on behalf of the Neighborhood Coalition. He read a statement endorsing the Neighborhood Improvement Program, and he encouraged the Council to endorse it as well. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 3 CDP FOR VULCAN SUBDIVISION: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-334 approving the Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) for Vulcan Industrial Properties with the following stipulations: 1) that there shall be combined driveways for Lots 1 and 2, Lots 3 and 4, and Lots 5 and 6, and there shall be notes to the Administrative and Final Plats to that effect; 2) that there shall be no access to Lot 6 from Dayton Avenue; 3) that the City Council approve the CDP without sidewalks along Southeast 5th Street and along Dayton Avenue; and, 4) that there shall be a note to the Administrative and Final Plats that “soil borings are required in areas within the site, which have been identified by the City as having soils that make the construction of buildings difficult.” Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AMENDMENT TO P-C PLAN FOR OKOBOJI GRILL: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-335 approving an amendment to the Planned Commercial (P-C) Plan for Okoboji Grill located at 2719 Grand Avenue to allow a sign change, new awnings, and a new entry door. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PURCHASE OF UTILITY BODY AND AERIAL MANLIFT: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-336 waiving formal bidding procedures and approving the purchase of a truck-mounted fiberglass utility body and 30-foot aerial manlift at a cost not to exceed $35,000.00. 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 WATER TREATMENT PLANT RENOVATION PROJECT: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-337 approving the engineering services agreement with Howard R. Green Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of $17,700.00 for the Water Treatment Plant Renovation Project. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR LIME SLUDGE DISPOSAL PROJECT: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-338 approving an easement agreement between the City of Ames and Eastwood Apartments for property located at 420 East 7th Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-339 approving an easement agreement between the City of Ames and Wendell and Beulah Wescoat for property located at 441 East 6th Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON LINCOLN WAY/CLARK/WALNUT PROJECT: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed. 4 Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-340 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $300,757.33 for the Lincoln Way/Clark Walnut Project. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON SOUTH 4TH STREET BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-341 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Cramer & Associates, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $82,450.00 for the South 4th Street Bridge Repair Project. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON PARKING LOT Z RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 96-342 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $108,712.00 for the Parking Lot Z (Stanton/Chamberlain) Reconstruction Project. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC CODE REGARDING DEFINITIONS: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending Section 26.1 of the Municipal Code regarding traffic code definitions. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Wirth, to suspend the rules required for the passage of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second and third readings and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3392 amending Section 26.1 of the Municipal Code regarding traffic code definitions. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE ON TOWING OF ABANDONED VEHICLES: Council Member Hoffman asked if this ordinance change would include all abandoned vehicles. City Attorney John Klaus explained that the statute referred to any abandoned vehicle which was parked illegally on public right-of-way for more than 24 hours. Previously, the ordinance allowed vehicles to be illegally parked for a three-day period prior to starting the notification/towing process. This amendment would authorize the Police Department to take custody of such vehicles after a 24-hour period. Notice would still be given to the violator prior to being towed. Mr. Klaus further explained that the State recently enacted this change, and the amendment would parallel the State statute. He 5 reiterated that this amendment would include vehicles illegally parked for any reason. Council Member Hoffman saw this change as opening up a situation in which the City may not want to get involved. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to provide Police the authority to tow abandoned vehicles which remain illegally parked on public property for more than 24 hours. Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting nay: Hoffman. Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTION OF PRIVATE DRIVEWAY: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance prohibiting parking upon that portion of a driveway within the limits of the street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE ON PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON HICKORY DRIVE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to pass on first reading an ordinance extending the parking prohibition from the south line of the driveway at 315 Hickory Drive to the south line of 327 Hickory Drive. Council Member Hoffman stated that she would like to include property located at 309 Hickory Drive in this parking prohibition. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Parks, to amend the motion by extending the parking prohibition from the south line of the driveway at 309 Hickory Drive to the south line of 327 Hickory Drive. Vote on Amendment: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING SPEED LIMIT ON WEST LINCOLN WAY: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance designating a 45 mph speed limit zone on West Lincoln Way from Dakota Avenue to 3,960 feet west, and a 50 mph speed limit zone from 3,960 feet west of Dakota Avenue to the west corporation limits. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA NO. 6: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to pass on second reading an ordinance designating Urban Revitalization Area No. 6. Dan Strodtman, 3315 Emerald Drive, spoke on behalf of this issue. He indicated that he owned property which faced the revitalization area on two sides. He endorsed the City’s efforts to give tax abatements for the project, as any assistance given to this area would benefit everyone in the vicinity. Some discussion was held regarding the developer’s proposed plans for Urban Revitalization Area No. 6. It was pointed out that the Council would be reviewing those plans in the future. 6 Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON WHITE OAK DRIVE: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance designating parking prohibitions on White Oak Drive. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. COMMENTS: Council Member Hoffman inquired about the street lights on Hyland Avenue and the time frame of when they would be installed and functioning again. Public Works Director Paul Wiegand responded that once the storm sewer installation was completed around the end of August, the street lights should be installed and working once more. Council Member Hoffman thanked Staff for their good work on the City’s Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance, as it amounted to a zero percent increase in costs. Mayor Curtis asked Staff to address the pothole situation at the intersection of South Duff Avenue and South 16th Street. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to set 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 1996, as the date of a special meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the Village Concept. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to place on an upcoming agenda correspondence from the Ames Heritage Association requesting use of the former Water Pollution Control Plant. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. _________________________________________________________________________ Jill Ripperger, Recording Secretary Larry R. Curtis, Mayor 7