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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Special and Regular Meetings of the Ames City Council 03/28/1995OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA MARCH 28, 1995 The Ames City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on the 28th day of March, 1995, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Larry Curtis presiding and the following Council members present: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Tedesco, and Wirth. Coun. Parks arrived late. WORKSESSION ON SOUTH DUFF MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT: Ken Augustine, 2423 Duff, reviewed how South Duff merchants have attempted to establish a Self- Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SMID) in the past few years, but it now appeared there was not much interest in doing so. He distributed a document entitled "Proposed South Duff Avenue Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District," noting it had been sent to the Council prior to this meeting. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mark Snell reviewed how the group was considering self-assessment to accomplish a number of improvements to the area, i.e., banner signs, pole sign replacement, decorative lights to South 16th, and an entryway feature. He noted the document contained estimated SMID expenditures, and said he was not certain there was currently the same degree of support for uniform signage in the area as last fall, perhaps due to changes that have occurred in the area. He said the South Duff Widening Improvement Project has also changed the way people feel about the District. Mr. Augustine said he felt one reason for the current lack of support was the fact that this hadn't been done before. He said the South Duff merchants feel they are not receiving the same treatment that merchants in other areas are receiving. He encouraged the Council to think of Downtown and the South Duff area as one area, and treat them as such. Coun. Parks arrived at 5:20 p.m. Mr. Augustine said speaking as an individual, he would like to see some kind of partnership between the City and the South Duff merchants, either through a SMID or another option. Mr. Snell said one option to consider would be voluntary contributions from merchants throughout the District for matching funds with the City. Mr. Augustine said the improvements were a good investment for the City, and the City was receiving a significant return on their investment. Mr. Snell said the South Duff area was a prime commercial area, and the City has benefitted from the increased retail activity in the district. He said it was also a major entrance corridor to the City. Monty Parrish, University Inn, said he was one of the proponents of the project and said in the long term, he felt it was a sound idea. He said one of the arguments they have encountered in trying to sell the idea to other merchants in the area is that Downtown and Campustown received City funds without participation. He said he felt it was a matter of education. He said he was personally willing to work on convincing the group to support the SMID, but felt they needed some rationale regarding why South Duff merchants were being asked to donate funds while other groups were not. Mr. Snell said he felt there would be agreement that continuing the flow of decorative street lighting would be a top priority. Mr. Snell said after serving on the Signage Taskforce, he felt there may be a need to look at developing appropriate signage for the entire community, not just the South Duff area. Ken Howe, 811 South Duff, said they had intentionally held off on signage for their business until a decision was reached from the Iowa Department of Transportation. He said he was in favor of banner signage, and thought voluntary compliance for banner signage with support from the Council would accomplish the group's goal. He said he would like to see the South Duff Association get together and choose signage as a priority, and leave the lighting for the City to do. After discussion of how the City has spent over $1 million in improvements to the South Duff area, the Council suggested the group determine which projects were necessary to accomplish their overall plan, then return to Council with a determined priority and proposal for items for the City to consider on a matching fund, one-at-a-time basis. RECESS: Mayor Curtis called a recess at 6:10 p.m. RECONVENE: The regular meeting convened at 6:30 p.m. Mark Snell, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, said he also wished to express appreciation to the Council for working in a proactive manner with the DOT regarding the I-35 Business Loop. PROCLAMATION FOR WORLD HEALTH DAY: Mayor Curtis read a proclamation designating April 7, 1995 as World Health Day within the City of Ames, Iowa. Steven Powell and Jody Hubbell were present to receive the proclamation on behalf of the World Health Organization, noting ISU will be hosting a World Health Day Fair on April 6. PROCLAMATION FOR BUILDING SAFETY WEEK: Mayor Curtis read a proclamation designating the week of April 5-15, 1995, as Building Safety Week within the City of Ames, Iowa. Building Inspector Jeff Pearson accepted the proclamation on behalf of Inspections Department. He said the Department will hold an Open House on April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m., and encouraged the public to attend. PRESENTATION ON ICE USERS PROGRAMMING AT AMES/ISU ICE ARENA: Parks and Recreation Commission member Darryle Vegge reviewed how the Ames/ISU ice arena has been used over the past year by individuals and organizations within a 6 county area. COMMENT: Mayor Curtis expressed his thanks to the public and to the Staff for their concern during his recuperation after a recent accident. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: Motion to approve payment of claims Motion to approve Official Minutes of the Special Meetings of February 28, March 3, the Regular Meeting of March 7, 1995, and Clerk's Notes of same Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses: a. Class C Liquor - Cy's Roost, 121 Welch b. Class C Liquor - Winston's/Tazzles, 124-126 Welch Avenue c. Class C Liquor and Outdoor Service Area - Shamrox!, 2522 Chamberlain d. Class C Liquor - The Coliseum, 2522 Chamberlain e. Class C Liquor - Lucullan's Restaurant, 400 Main Street RESOLUTION NO. 95-119 approving Boards and Commissions appointments RESOLUTION NO. 95-120 approving appointment of Philip Poorman as Historic Preservation Commission representative to Planning Policy Committee RESOLUTION NO. 95-121 approving submittal of Iowa DOT Road Use Tax Fund 1994-99 Street Construction Program Report RESOLUTION NO. 95-122 accepting bids and awarding contract to Tom Walters Company of Boone, Iowa, in amount of $.21875 per mile per ton for Resource Recovery Plant Hauling and Related Services RESOLUTION NO. 95-123 accepting bids and awarding contract to Pine Grove Nursery of Newton, Iowa, in amount of $16,544 for South Duff Avenue Tree Planting Project RESOLUTION NO. 95-124 waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing renewal of Norstan Communications telephone maintenance agreement RESOLUTION NO. 95-125 approving amendment to bargaining agreement with Ames Association of Professional Firefighters concerning overtime and use of sick leave RESOLUTION NO. 95-126 approving amendment to Blue Collar bargaining agreement RESOLUTION NO. 95-127 approving renewal of Section 8 annual contributions contract with Department of Housing and Urban Development Roll Call Vote: 6-0. 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. AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIA LODGE FOR FEMA 1362 APPLICATION: Mayor Curtis noted he had received a request to consider this item first on the agenda due to individuals in the audience present for this item. Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-144 approving agreement with Arcadia Lodge for FEMA 1362 application. Keith Bailey, Trustee of Arcadia Lodge, said he'd worked with Staff and was comfortable with the agreement. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REPRESENTATION ON PLANNING POLICY COMMITTEE: Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to direct Staff to advertise the vacancy on the Committee. There was discussion regarding "advertising" the position by opening it up to other interested parties, and the process used when the Committee was originally formed. Vote on Motion: 3-3. Voting Aye: Campbell, Parks, Tedesco. Voting Nay: Brown, Hoffman, Wirth. Mayor Curtis voted aye to break the tie. The motion was declared carried 4-3. REQUEST FOR STREET AND ENTRANCE SIGNS FOR HISTORIC OLD TOWN ASSOCIATION: Motion by Wirth, Second by Brown, to approve request from Historic Old Town Association for new street and entrance signs. David Carter, 709 Douglas, reviewed how a proposed grant from the Historic Old Town Association would provide $1,000 in funding toward the total cost of this project. He clarified that the intent of the proposal was for the Association to be responsible for maintenance of the entrance sign, but not repair of the street signage. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR SNOW/ICE REMOVAL: 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. 95-128 assessing properties located at 3833 Phoenix, 101 Hyland, and 1203 Lincoln Way for snow and ice removal. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON 9TH STREET/DUFF AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL 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 Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-129 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Iowa Signal and Electric Company in amount of $54,031.00. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON SOUTH DUFF AREA SANITARY SEWER PROJECT: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Brown, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-130 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Van Hauen & Associates, Inc. in amount of $46,726.00. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REVISING PLUMBING CODE: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance revising the Plumbing Code with respect to service lines. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING EXCEPTION TO UNIFORM BUILDING CODE: Motion by Brown, Second by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising the Municipal Code regarding an exception to the Uniform Building Code provision on continuous handrails. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to suspend the rules required for the adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to pass on second and third readings and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3322 revising the Municipal Code regarding an exception to the Uniform Building Code provision on continuous handrails. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STREET VENDORS: Motion by Parks, Second by Brown, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising the Municipal Code pertaining to vending permits to allow short term permits for special events, and to suspend annual permits for the duration of a special event that encompasses the same site. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PRECIOUS METALS, PAWNBROKERS, AND ITINERANT DEALERS: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3323 revising Ames Municipal Code relating to Precious Metals, Pawnbrokers, and Itinerant Dealers. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING DATE FOR SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS IN AMOUNT OF $10,035,000: Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-131 setting April 11, 1995 as date of meeting at which it is proposed to take action for the sale of $10,035,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 1995, and providing for an annual levy to pay the same. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND DEED FOR BENTWOOD SUBDIVISION PARK: City Attorney John Klaus noted it was hoped this agreement would be approved with the understanding that the March 1 closing date would be changed to some date later than April 1, 1995. Coun. Parks noted this constituted an approximate $30,000 donation to the City from the developer, for which the City was much appreciative. Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-132 approving purchase agreement and warranty deed for Outlot A and Outlot B for Bentwood Subdivision. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REVOLVING LOAN FUND APPLICATION FOR AMERICAN MEAT PROTEIN COMPANY, INC.: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-133 approving Revolving Loan Fund application for AMPC, Inc. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REVISED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR COUNTRY ESTATES SUBDIVISION: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-134 approving revised CDP for Country Estates Subdivision, located NE of Ames near the intersection of Dayton and E-29. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. P-C PLAN AMENDMENT TO INSTALL SIGN AT 803 24TH STREET: Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-135 approving P-C Plan amendment to install sign at 803 24th Street. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. P-C PLAN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF BANK/OFFICE BUILDING AT 625 24TH STREET: Motion by Parks, Second by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-136 approving P-C Plan to allow construction of bank/office building at 625 24th Street with stipulations. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CREEKSIDE PARK ADDITION, LOCATED SOUTH OF SOUTH 16TH AND EAST OF OLD ORCHARD MOBILE HOME PARK: Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-137 approving CDP for Creekside Park Addition, located South of South 16th and East of Old Orchard Mobile Home Park. Robert Kelley, RR 1, Kelley, Iowa, said he was representing his mother who owned property near the southeast corner of the area. He reviewed his March 24, 1995 letter to the City regarding concerns that access to his mother's property is maintained. Mr. Kelley said the renter of the property to the southeast had been allowing access. He said the Council's action would not really affect his access, but he wanted an awareness on the Council's part that as this property is being developed, it is tightening up access to his mother's property. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. R-5 PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CREEKSIDE PARK ADDITION, A MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARK, SOUTH OF SOUTH 16TH STREET AND EAST OF OLD ORCHARD MOBILE HOME PARK: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-138 approving an R-5 plan for the development of the Creekside Park Addition, a manufactured housing park, south of South 16th Street and East of old Orchard Mobile Home Park. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PARKING EASEMENTS ON STANTON: Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-139 approving easement agreement for parking at 300 Stanton, and Resolution No. 95-140 releasing parking easement at 221 Stanton. Roll Call Vote: 4-2. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco. Voting Nay: Brown, Wirth. RESOLUTION NOs. 95-139 and 95-140 declared carried 4-2, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REVISION TO OFFICIAL PARKING METER MAP AND INCREASING METER DURATIONS ON STANTON AVENUE: Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-141 changing official parking meter map and increasing meter durations on Stanton Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. GRAND AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-142 approving plans and specifications for Grand Avenue Reconstruction Project; setting April 26, 1995 as bid due date and May 9, 1995 as date of hearing and award of contract. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. BOONE COUNTY LANDFILL LEACHATE CONTRACT: Motion by Brown, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-143 approving Boone County Landfill Leachate contract. Scott Renaud, Fox Engineering, said he was present representing Boone County, and said the 15% surcharge was being questioned. He said the County believed that there should be a straight charge. He said approximately 10,000 tons of solid waste goes to Boone County Landfill each year, and the County is presently trying to send back hauled leachate to be processed in the WPC plant. He said at present, there have been no surcharges in either direction. Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to amend the motion to delete the surcharge. Vote on Motion to amend: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as amended: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT: City Manager Steve Schainker noted Staff was seeking direction from the Council regarding how to proceed with this building, now that the developer has written a letter withdrawing from the project. He noted Council had received a copy of the RFP, and asked for direction regarding whether Staff should modify that document. Motion by Brown, Second Parks, to accept Mr. Wass's letter of withdrawal from the project at this time rather than waiting until the April 29 notice of cure date. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. David Carter, 709 Douglas, said there was a group of citizens who would be investigating a use for that building, working within the historic designation guidelines. Motion by Brown, Second by Hoffman, to direct Staff to prepare an RFP for consideration at the April 11 Council meeting. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 28-E AGREEMENT CREATING STORY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: Motion by Wirth, Second by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-145 approving 28-E agreement creating Story County Emergency Management Agency. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. COMMERCIAL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Mayor Curtis announced his intent to appoint Coun. Tedesco to serve on this review board. City Manager Steve Schainker reviewed the tentative development schedule and the proposed Advisory Committee, as contained in the Staff report. Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to approve Committee Members as proposed. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. David Carter, 709 Douglas, expressed concern that the map contained two currently designated Residential areas. He said he wished to ensure that the study area as designated on the map conforms to the current P-C and Commercial zoning districts. He said he felt it would be prudent to run the boundary along the current Commercial district. There was discussion that the map was not meant to be a zoning map. Mr. Carter said he also felt the Bandshell neighborhood could have been included in this process and were not. Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to change the wording on the Study Area Map as contained in the Staff Report from "Central Commercial District" to "Downtown District." Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. COMMENTS: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to place discussion of Fixed-Base Operators Lease for the Airport on the April 11 agenda. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Coun. Brown asked that the Mayor send a letter of appreciation to the developers contributing to Bentwood Park. Mayor Curtis said he would do so. Coun. Hoffman said if a group in the community was looking for a project to do, the South Fourth Street bikepath south of the Target area needs a cleanup. She said it might be a good service project in conjunction with VEISHEA. Coun. Campbell thanked the Cable TV staff for the new microphones in the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor