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OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA FEBRUARY 10, 1995
The Ames City Council met in special session at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 1995, in the
Council Chambers in the City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Curtis presiding
and the following Council members present: Campbell, Parks, and Tedesco. Couns. Wirth and
Hoffman arrived late. Coun. Brown was absent.
FY 1995/96 BUDGET OVERVIEW: City Manager Steve Schainker, Finance Director Alice
Carroll, and Budget Office Carol Collings presented an overview on the City's Proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 1995-96. Coun. Wirth arrived at 2:10 p.m. and Coun. Hoffman arrived at 2:15 p.m.
No action was taken by the Council at this meeting.
COMMENTS: There were no comments.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 4:14 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING,
AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA FEBRUARY 14, 1995
The Ames City Council met in special session, followed by a regular meeting, at 5:05 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 14, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant
to law with Mayor Curtis presiding and the following Council members present: Campbell,
Hoffman, Parks, and Tedesco. Coun. Wirth was absent. Council Member Brown arrived late.
PROPOSED FY 1995/96 BUDGET: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to
approve the proposed budget for FY 95/96 for the City of Ames. (Vote will
be taken on Tuesday, February 21, 1995).
Sally Reed, Library Director reviewed highlights of the proposed Library Operations budget for FY
95/96.
Coun. Brown arrived at 5:10 p.m.
The Council heard and discussed highlights of the General Government and Internal Services
Program budgets, including Risk Management and Health Benefits, Equipment
Maintenance/Purchase, City Council, Executive Management, City Clerk, Public Information, Cable
TV, City Attorney, Human Resources, Long Range Planning, Current Planning, Leased Housing,
Affordable Housing, Flood Recovery Program, Economic Development, Flood Disaster Activity,
Financial Services, Information Services, Communication Services, Purchasing Services, Printing,
Messenger, Customer Services, and Parking Violation Collection.
RECESS: Mayor Curtis declared a recess at 7:10 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
RECONVENE FOR REGULAR MEETING: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:15
p.m.
PROCLAMATION FOR LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS FOUNDERS' DAY: Mayor Curtis
read a proclamation designating February 14, 1995 as Founding Day for the League of Women
Voters. Ruth Jones, Jan Beran, and Judie Hoffman accepted the proclamation on behalf of the
League.
AMES BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AWARDS: On behalf of the Ames Beautification
Committee, Chairperson Bill LaGrange and Linda Naeve presented City of Ames Beautification
Awards to the following individuals: Donald and Doris Goering; Stephen and Cynthia Burrier;
Randall and Kelly Rathert; Bradley and Leona Nau; Terry and Teresa Mason; Mark and Rose Mary
Thompson; Will and Judith Buttermore; Kenneth and Margaret Talbert; Mark and Margaret
Redmond; William and Marlene Hubbard; Gary and Deborah Nelson, Vernon and Lane Henricks,
Martin and Muriel VanDerMaaten; John and Mickey Kelley; Karla Anne Stewart; and Bruce and
Ellen Janke.
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD FOR CITY OF AMES FINANCE
DEPARTMENT: Mayor Curtis presented the Government Finance Officers Association
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 1994 to the City of
Ames Finance Department. Finance Dept. Director Alice Carroll accepted the award on behalf of
the Department.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to approve the
following items on the Consent Agenda:
Motion to approve payment of claims
Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses:
a. Class C Liquor - The New Trade Winds, 115 5th Street
b. Class C Beer - Kwik Shop #540, 2700 Lincoln Way
c. Class C Liquor - Twentieth Century Bowling, 505 South Duff
d. Class C Beer - Swift Stop #1, 412 South Duff
Motion to approve certification of Civil Service applicants
Motion to set 7 p.m. on March 7 and 28, 1995 as regular meeting dates
in March
RESOLUTION NO. 95-054 approving expenditure of $950 from
Contingency Fund for Boards and Commissions Luncheon on March 22,
1995, and authorizing Staff to sign contract
RESOLUTION NO. 95-055 reconstituting Ames Humane League
RESOLUTION NO. 95-056 accepting 1994 Resource Recovery System
Annual Report
RESOLUTION NO. 95-057 releasing special assessment for snow/ice
removal at 223 E. 9th Street
RESOLUTION NO. 95-058 approving preliminary plans and specifications
for 24th Street and Grand 13.8 kV Distribution Line Relocation; setting
March 21, 1995 as bid due date and April 11, 1995 as date of hearing
and award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 95-059 approving preliminary plans and specifications
for East Lincoln Way Resurfacing Project; setting March 1, 1995 as bid
due date and March 7, 1995 as date of hearing and award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 95-060 approving renewal of contract for mowing and
trimming services for cemetery grounds
RESOLUTION NO. 95-061 accepting completion of Resource Recovery
Plant Shredder Motor project in amount of $109,840.00
RESOLUTION NO. 95-062 approving change order for 1993 Water Program
No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 95-063 approving change order and accepting
completion of Maxwell Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
RESOLUTION NO. 95-064 accepting completion of Campustown
Improvements Project, Division I, Street Improvements
RESOLUTION NO. 95-065 accepting completion of subdivision
improvements in Arbor on the Green Subdivision
RESOLUTION NO. 95-066 accepting completion of subdivision
improvements in Northridge 11th Addition
RESOLUTION NO. 95-067 accepting completion of subdivision
improvements in Bloomington Heights, Plat 4
RESOLUTION NO. 95-068 accepting completion of subdivision
improvements in Parkview, 21st Addition
RESOLUTION NO. 95-069 accepting completion of subdivision
improvements in Hillside Subdivision/Phase One
RESOLUTION NO. 95-070 accepting completion of subdivision
improvements in Cochrane's 2nd Subdivision
RESOLUTION NO. 95-071 accepting completion of subdivision
improvements in Aspen Business Park Subdivision
RESOLUTION NO. 95-072 accepting completion of subdivision
improvements in Country Gables, 8th Addition
RESOLUTION NO. 95-073 requesting amendment to Special Purpose Grant
in Connection with City's Phase III Affordable Housing Program in
Bentwood Subdivision
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 appeared to speak at this time.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSES: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to approve
the following new liquor license applications:
a. Seasonal Class B Beer - Homewood Golf Course, 20th & Duff
b. Class C Liquor - Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 105 Chestnut
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO GOVERNANCE OF
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER: Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco,
to pass on first reading an ordinance revising the Municipal Code pertaining
to the governance of Mary Greeley Medical Center.
R.K. Richards, 1821 George Allen Avenue, said the only reasons he's heard for making changes to
the governance of MGMC are elimination of the present two-tiered structure and the alleged reason
of secrecy. He said he saw no reason to change ownership on the basis of the latter. He said this
ordinance revision would not achieve sale of the hospital, but would allow MGMC to enter into joint
ventures and affiliations, and there would be a possibility of entering into a contract with an entity
that did not fall under the Open Meetings Law. He suggested that clause should be deleted because
it might lead to legal liabilities.
Mark Snell, 1528 Indiana, said he represented the Ames Chamber of Commerce and the Ames
Economic Development Commission, which were both in favor of the proposed ordinance revision.
He said they feel it is important that MGMC be allowed to move into a joint effort similar to that
of the University Hospitals in Iowa City. He asked that the City move quickly to adopt this new
ordinance. He said this revision was not the final solution, but was a first step toward modernizing
and continuing to be aggressive with delivery of health care.
Batista Simpson, 912 Kellogg, said she was opposed to this ordinance revision if it was being
viewed as a first step to further action. She said the City has been offered close to $90 million for
the Hospital, which was similar to the Arthur Anderson report results. She said she feared the value
of MGMC would not remain that high, because she did not see a record of the Trustees acting with
the Hospital first and foremost in their minds. She said she was very concerned about any
movement to petition the State legislature to allow less than market value for sale of the Hospital.
She said if this ordinance revision was a first step to that movement, she was opposed to it.
Roll Call Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Brown, to place amendment of the MGMC
Master Plan agreement, to remove an inconsistency with new ordinance
provision, on a future agenda following the third reading and adoption of
this ordinance.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REVISING SNOW ROUTE ON EMERALD DRIVE: Motion by Parks,
Second by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising snow
route on Emerald Drive.
Roll Call Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ON 24TH AND GRAND REZONING: Mayor Curtis declared the public
hearing open.
Planning and Housing Director Brian O'Connell reviewed the staff report.
Don Smith, 618 Douglas, said he represented the property owners at 609 24th Street. He said this
proposal was an opportunity to resolve what has been a problem corner in the City for quite some
time. He said while his clients have not joined in applying for this rezoning request, they approve
of Staff's proposal with the stipulation that 609 24th have the same permissible uses and potential
for future development as the applicants' property. He said he didn't think the Code gave Council
the authorization to restrict square footage. He said his clients agreed with Staff that there was a way
to make a reasonable transition from Planned-Commercial to Medium-Density Residential. He
noted the P-C approval process provided other opportunities for both Council and the Planning and
Zoning Commission to approve potential projects the owner might bring forward. He said there was
no sense in trying to prejudge something that can't yet be seen.
Dave Klatt, 1602 Woodhaven Circle, said he was one of the applicants for this rezoning request.
He said this prominent corner appeared to be a commercial corner, and he felt it was time to do
something positive with it. He said it was not suitable for residential living. He thanked Staff and
the neighborhood for the amount of time that has gone into this project, and said much effort has
been expended into meeting with the neighborhood to reach a reasonable compromise. He reviewed
the history of previous rezoning requests for this corner. He said it was Staff's recommendation to
include the 609 24th Street property in the rezoning, and expressed concern about the "all or
nothing" recommendation, seeing no rationale for it. He said the 609 24th Street property was the
major concern of residents, and was the stumbling block in past rezoning requests. He said the
applicants have encountered delays during the application process, which have hurt their leasing
effort on their proposed building. He said interest rates have also risen during that time, and timing
was important to the applicants.
Mr. Klatt said the applicants have no strong feelings one way or the other about the 609 24th Street
property, and felt these were two totally separate projects. He said all the issues relating to the
applicants' rezoning requested have been resolved, and by including the 609 24th Street property in
their recommendation, Staff was creating an issue that didn't need to be created. He said he didn't
want the 609 24th Street property to stop the applicants' proposed project, as it had in past requests.
Dale Brentnall, 429 25th Street, said he represented the Northeast Neighborhood Association. He
said the residents supported the Staff recommendation, except the listing of a bank as a permissible
use at 2406 and 2416 Grand, because a bank was a high traffic generator. He said this parcel
provided a transition from Grand Avenue to a Residential area. He said if the same uses were
allowed for the 609 24th Street property, a high-traffic generator could be created on that property
as well. He indicated the residents felt the hardware store was a benefit to the area and would agree
to it being a permissible use.
Gordon Bultena, 522 Luther Drive, said the residents felt something had to be done about this
corner, and were originally excited about the proposal for a business office on the property. He said
however, the plans now show a drive-in bank as a possible use as well. He said traffic already
moves through the neighborhood to avoid the 24th and Grand intersection, and a bank would
increase the amount of traffic at that intersection. He said in addition to traffic concerns, the
residents see no public need for a drive-in bank on that corner. He said the hours would be different
that those of a general business office, and if an Automatic Teller Machine were installed, the
additional traffic could be generated day and night. He said he agreed that this corner should act
as a buffer between Commercial and Residential areas, but said they also had to consider the
"externalities" created by the uses of the property. He said the neighborhood voted unanimously to
support a general office building as a permitted use of these properties, and unanimously to oppose
a bank as a permitted use.
There being no one present wishing to testify further, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-074
approving Land Use Policy Plan Map map amendment from R-M
(Medium-Density Residential) to C (Commercial) for property located at the
Northeast Quadrant for the Intersection of 24th Street and Grand Avenue
(2406 and 2416 Grand Avenue and 609 24th Street.)
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 Parks, to pass on first reading an ordinance
rezoning property located at 2406 and 2415 Grand Avenue from R-3
(Medium-Density Residential) to P-C (Planned-Commercial), with permissible
uses to include a professional office, business office, and a bank.
Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to table action on this item.
Vote on Motion: 3-2. Voting Aye: Campbell, Parks, Tedesco. Voting
Nay: Brown, Hoffman. Motion declared carried 3-2.
Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to initiate rezoning of property at 609
24th Street from R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to P-C
(Planned-Commercial) with permissible uses of a professional office and a
business office.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to amend the motion to include the
same permissible uses at the 609 24th Street property as at the 2406 and
2416 Grand Avenue properties, i.e., a professional office, business office,
and a bank.
Vote on Motion to amend: 3-2. Voting Aye: Campbell, Parks, Tedesco.
Voting Nay: Brown, Hoffman. Motion declared carried 3-2.
Vote on Main Motion as amended: 3-2. Voting Aye: Campbell, Parks,
Tedesco. Voting Nay: Brown, Hoffman. Motion declared carried 3-2.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to remove from the table and pass on
first reading ordinance rezoning property located at 2406 and 2416 Grand
from R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to P-C (Planned-Commercial), with
permissible uses to include a professional office, business office, and a
bank.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR HIGH SERVICE PUMPING IMPROVEMENTS 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 Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-075
approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Weidner
Construction in amount of $561,000 for Division I contract; and to same in
amount of $38,348.00 for Division II contract.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EQUIPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REMODELING
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 accept bids and delay award of
contract to February 28, 1995.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
URBAN REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION REQUESTS FOR 1994: Mayor Curtis noted
Council had received an amendment to the Staff report, excluding Item #15 from the lists of
requests.
Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-076
approving Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Requests for 1994, excluding
item #15.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION/ASSUMPTION OF IDED CEBA CONTRACT FOR CMS,
INC: Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-077
requesting extension/assumption of CMS CEBA contract with Iowa Department
of Economic Development.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AMENDMENT TO CITY OF AMES REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR CMS, INC.:
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-078
approving amendment to City of Ames Revolving Loan Fund for CMS, Inc.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
RELEASE OF BLANKET MORTGAGE ON AMES COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL PARK:
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-079
approving release of blanket mortgage on Ames Community Industrial Park.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REVISION OF DOT AGREEMENT REGARDING BLOOMINGTON ROAD FRONTAGE
ROAD: Motion by Parks, Second by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-080
approving revision of Department of Transportation agreement regarding
frontage road on Grand Avenue at Bloomington Road.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR YARD WASTE DISPOSAL SITE OPERATIONS:
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-081
accepting bids and awarding contract to Ames Story Environmental Landfill
in amount of $6,000.00 per season plus $2,500 per free day for Yard Waste
Disposal Site Operations.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CONVEYANCE OF LAND LYING SOUTH AND WEST OF COUNTY ROAD R-50,
ADJACENT TO THE GREEN SUBDIVISION: Motion by Parks, Second by
Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-082 accepting quit claim deed for
land lying South and West of County Road R-50 and adjacent to The Green
Subdivision. (Taylor and Carter property)
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Coun. Tedesco said he has had several requests to reduce traffic speed north of
North Grand Mall at Wheeler, and also on South Duff. He asked for a recommendation from the
Traffic Engineer and perhaps from the DOT regarding reducing speed in these areas.
Coun. Parks asked Staff to provide information at the next meeting regarding the potential West
Lincoln Way annexation, including a list of property owners contacted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 15, 1995
The Ames City Council met in special session at 5:06 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 1995, in
the Council Chambers in the City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Curtis
presiding and the following Council members present: Campbell, Hoffman, Tedesco, and Wirth.
Coun. Brown arrived at 5:10 p.m. Coun. Parks was absent.
FY 95/96 BUDGET PROPOSALS: The Council heard and discussed highlights of the
Transportation Program budget including Transit Systems - Operations, and the Utilities and
Physical Environment Program budgets, including Electric Utility, Water Production, Wastewater
Treatment, Resource Recovery, Water Utility, Storm Water Diversion, and Wastewater Disposal.
Mayor Curtis and Coun. Tedesco left the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
COUNCIL INITIATED REZONING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 609 24TH STREET:
City Attorney John Klaus noted Mayor Curtis had instructed the City Clerk to place on the agenda
for February 16, 1995 a motion to reconsider the matter of proposed permissible uses for the
property at 609 24th Street, to be considered for rezoning from R-3 (Medium-Density) to P-C
(Planned-Commercial) at a public hearing on February 28, 1995.
There was discussion that this reconsideration would be for the 609 24th Street property only, and
not for the 2406 and 2416 Grand Avenue properties.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 16, 1995
The Ames City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 1995, in the
Council Chambers in the City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Curtis presiding
and the following Council members present: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, and Wirth. Coun.
Brown arrived late.
FY 95/96 BUDGET PROPOSALS: The Council heard and discussed highlights of the Community
Enrichment Program budget including Recreational Opportunities and Parks; of the Public Safety
Program budget including Law Enforcement Activities and Fire Safety Activities; of the
Transportation Program budget including Street System, Traffic Control, Parking Operation, and
Airport; and of Miscellaneous Public Works Program budgets including Public Buildings and
Cemeteries.
Coun. Brown arrived at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Curtis left the meeting at 6:30 p.m., and Coun. Parks assumed the role of Mayor Pro Tem.
RECONSIDERATION OF INITIATED REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 609
24TH STREET FROM R-3 (MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO P-C (PLANNED-
COMMERCIAL): Motion by Tedesco, Second by Campbell, to
reconsider the motion made at the February 14, 1995 meeting to initiate a
rezoning of property located at 609 24th Street from R-3 (Medium-Density
Residential) to P-C (Planned-Commercial) with permissible uses of a
professional office, a business office, and a bank.
Vote on Motion to Reconsider: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to remove a bank from the list of
permissible uses to be considered under the proposed rezoning for property
located at 609 24th Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to set 5:00 p.m. on
March 28, 1995 as date of special meeting on South Duff Municipal
Improvement District.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 21, 1995
The Ames City Council met in special session at 5:06 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 1995, in the
Council Chambers in the City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Curtis presiding
and the following Council members present: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, and Wirth. Coun.
Brown arrived late.
FY 95/96 BUDGET WRAP-UP SESSION: Mayor Curtis noted the public hearing
on the proposed budget for FY 95/96 was scheduled for March 7, 1995.
ARTS FUNDING FROM C.O.T.A.: Assistant to the City Manager Sheila Lundt reviewed the
funding recommendations for the Commission on the Arts, noting the Council had received a memo
dated February 1, 1995 regarding 1995-96 Arts Funding recommendations.
Marie Mayer, 2505 Jensen, #424, said she was a member of the Ames Community Arts Council
(ACAC) Board. She said the Board was concerned about the funding cuts to ACAC. She said while
they understood C.O.T.A.'s wish to directly administer the mini-grants, they did not understand why
the funding was decreased for this year. She said there needed to be a "consistent face" in
administering the mini-grants. She also expressed concern regarding the Outreach funding which
was considerably reduced from prior years. She said she also wished to address the statement that
ACAC did not represent all arts organizations. She said ACAC seeks to represent and support all
of the arts organizations and all of the arts community in Ames. She said the arts community greatly
contributes to the quality of life enjoyed in Ames, and the Outreach program is how ACAC
promotes the arts, not just those of individual members. She requested that the Outreach funding
be returned to its 1994-95 level.
HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING: Assistant to the City Manager Sheila Lundt introduced Ruth
Swenson, Kathryn Pribbenow, and Mark Godar from the ASSET Board. She discussed ASSET
funding recommendations as contained in a memo to the Mayor and Council dated February 6, 1995.
Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, to approve the allocation of $2,590 for
the Richmond Center Crisis Line, which is currently providing a crisis line.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC ART FUNDING: Mayor Curtis noted the Council had previously approved a $15,000
allocation to the Public Art Program for FY 95/96.
PARTNER CITIES: Mayor Curtis noted the Council had previously approved a $1,000 allocation
to the Ames Partner Cites, Inc. for FY 95/96.
AMENDMENTS TO 1995/2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: City Manager
Steve Schainker discussed a number of items in the CIP program which he said needed clarification.
Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to allocate $53,500 in FY 96/97
for well rehabilitation and water line extension costs, to be paid from Local
Option Sales Tax Fund, plus $8,500 from Water Fund proceeds to pay for
the costs of oversizing the water line to provide adequate water service to
the site.
Vote on Motion: 2-4. Voting Aye: Parks, Hoffman. Voting Nay:
Brown, Campbell, Tedesco, Wirth. Motion declared failed 2-4.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Brown, to remove the $38,000 currently
allocated in FY 95/96 CIP (by motion made at the 1/24/95 meeting) for well
rehabilitation and $20,000 a year for three consecutive years, beginning in
FY 1996-97, for purchase of DOT property adjacent to the site.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Tedesco,
Wirth. Voting Nay: Parks. Motion declared carried 5-1.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to add to the FY 1996/97 CIP
$53,500 from Local Option Tax funds for well rehabilitation and water line
extension on the site; $8,500 from Water Fund proceeds for water line
oversizing; and $20,000 a year for three consecutive years, beginning in FY
1997-98 for purchase of DOT property adjacent to the site.
Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco.
Voting Nay: Brown, Wirth. Motion declared carried 4-2.
City Manager Schainker also requested Council direction regarding the $120,000 savings on the new
layout for the frontage road portion of the Bloomington Road Paving Project, as contained in the
memo dated February 8, 1995 from Public Works Director Paul Wiegand to City Manager
Schainker.
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to leave the $120,000 savings from the
new layout for the Bloomington Road in the CIP to address the storm water
issue on Jefferson.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand reviewed his memo of February 17, 1995 to the Mayor and
Council regarding alternatives to the proposed Hyland Avenue Reconstruction Project.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Brown, to leave in the 1995/2000 Capital
Improvement Program the Hyland Avenue Reconstruction Project as proposed
by Staff at an estimated cost of $1,072,000.
Motion by Wirth to amend the main motion to include the date that Staff
would be returning with plans and specifications, so the public would know
when the design consideration would be taking place. The motion failed for
lack of a second.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to amend the main motion to add that
Staff bring plans and specifications to Council for review during the month
of April, 1995.
Vote on Motion to Amend: 3-3. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Wirth.
Voting Nay: Brown, Parks, Tedesco. Mayor Curtis voted Aye to break the
tie. The Motion to Amend declared carried 4-3.
Vote on Main Motion as Amended: 5-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell,
Hoffman, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting Nay: Parks. Motion declared carried 5-1.
Sam Pritchard, 912 Kellogg, said he had spoken previously regarding his concerns about new
development included in the CIP, and whether a fair and equitable percentage of that growth was
being paid for by the developers. He said he felt consideration needed to be given to possible
negative impacts of growth. He said he would like the issue to be clarified before the City began
spending the money. He said that if Hyland Avenue were widened in three or four years, the grant
funds for bikepaths should be given back to the federal government to be used for another road. He
asked that $15,000 be given to the Parks and Recreation Department so that those residents who are
in favor of neighborhood sports might have facilities constructed in their areas.
Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, to approve the 1995/2000 Capital
Improvements Program as amended.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO FY 1995-96 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET: City Manager Steve
Schainker distributed a chart entitled "Comparison of Taxable Valuation to 100% Valuation,"
showing the impact of the tax rollback.
Mr. Schainker also distributed a document entitled "By Department - Change in F.T.E.'s from
1982/83 to 1995/96."
There was discussion regarding the February 17, 1995 memo from Public Works Director Paul
Wiegand to the Mayor and Council regarding the Cemetery General Fund Subsidy, which discussed
two options for reducing the general fund subsidy: 1) Adjusting the various rates for lot sales,
interments, etc.; and 2) adjusting the split of the lot sales that goes for operations expenses.
Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, to amend the proposed FY 1995/96
budget to include a reallocation of interest and a 65-35 split between the
Cemetery operating fund and the perpetual care fund.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Brown, to direct Staff to re-examine possible
Cemetery lot rate increases to eliminate a General Fund subsidy in FY 96/97.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
City Manager Schainker distributed correspondence from Evensen Dodge, Inc. on the rating
implications of revising the City's self-imposed 25% debt limit.
Mr. Schainker distributed and reviewed a memo dated February 21, 1995 to Mayor Curtis on the
subject of Economic Development Incentives.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Brown, to reduce the proposed FY 95/96
budget for the Clerk's Office by $3,250 due to the reduced legal publication
costs as a result of publishing Official City Council Minutes recording
Council action, while having more detailed Clerk's Notes available for review
in the Clerk's Office.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Brown, Second by Wirth, to remove from the proposed FY 95/96
budget the $100,000 Electric Fund monies earmarked to recapitalize the City's
Revolving Loan Fund.
Vote on Motion: 1-5. Voting Aye: Brown. Voting Nay: Campbell,
Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Motion declared failed 1-5.
Mayor Curtis noted he had distributed a memo dated February 14, 1995 from City Attorney John
Klaus regarding benefits of a special census showing a population of 50,000 or more.
Motion by Parks, Second by Brown to amend the proposed FY 1995/96
budget to include $150,000 from local option tax funds for costs of a special
census.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Coun. Wirth referred to a December 3, 1994 letter from Kathy Svec, Ames Heritage Association
President, regarding funds for a City museum.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Brown, that a total of $7200 from local option
tax be used in accordance with December 3, 1994 correspondence from the
Ames Heritage Association.
There was discussion that if funds were allocated for this request, a specific proposal be prepared
for presentation to Council by Museum Committee members at a later date.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Brown, to add $5,000 from local option taxes to
the City Manager's departmental budget, earmarked specifically to fund
activities to enhance communication with citizens.
Vote on Motion: 1-5. Motion declared failed.
Motion by Parks, Second by Brown, that $5,947 in the proposed FY 95/96
budget be advanced from the Contingency Fund into FY 1994-95 for HazMat
purchases.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Sam Pritchard, 912 Kellogg, said he didn't like this budget. He said he was concerned the Council
was leaning to support the interest of business as opposed to residents. He said he felt the growth
citizens were paying for was not going to give the community a return in real jobs and real benefit.
He said whenever taxes were mentioned, the Council talked of property taxes, which were only 10%
of the revenue. He said citizens were also paying County taxes, State taxes, etc. He said it was
deceiving and unfair to the public. He asked that the Council take the $5,000 recommended by
Coun. Wirth to inform the public on next year's budget. He said he was also concerned about the
transfer of funds from one account to another, and said he had supported the local option tax with
the understanding that 40% of the funds would go for community betterment, not transportation.
He said he was concerned that the City hired too many consultants, and felt a full-time planner
should be hired. He said the Council's salaries should be increased to $20,000 to do the work they
were elected to do. He said $86,131, the same amount of funds allocated for an Economic
Development Coordinator, should be allocated for a Neighborhood Advocate.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Brown, to approve the proposed budget for
FY 1995/96 as amended for the City of Ames, with Council appointees'
salaries to be added at the end of this meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION: Motion by Parks, Second by Brown, to move into Closed
Session to discuss employment conditions as provided under Section 21.9,
Code of Iowa.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The Closed Session began at 8:00 p.m.
RECONVENE: Motion by Parks, Second by Brown, to reconvene the Special Meeting.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. The Special Meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to set the FY 95/96 salary for the
City Manager at $98,800; City Attorney at $93,200; and City Clerk at
$37,200.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Brown, to place a draft resolution concerning
the City Manager's retirement benefits through ICMA-RC and severance pay
on the Council's February 28, 1995 agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Coun. Campbell said she felt the Council should also review the issue of life insurance for Council
appointee positions and Department heads and what comparable communities do as well. Mayor
Curtis said he would initiate that analysis and report with Staff.
COMMENTS: Coun. Parks said it was important that when reports were presented, complete
figures be provided so no value judgements were made.
Mayor Curtis reiterated that the public hearing date for the FY 95/96 budget was March 7, 1995.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Larry R. Curtis, Mayor Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk