HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 06/13/1995OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 13, 1995
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th day of June, 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, Parks, Tedesco,
and Wirth.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Parks, Second by Brown, to approve the
following items on the Consent Agenda, removing Item #5 for separate
consideration:
Motion to approve payment of claims
Motion to approve Official Minutes of the Special Meetings of May 16 and
May 18 and of the Regular Meeting of May 23, 1995, and Clerk's Notes
of same
Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses:
a. Class B Beer - Godfather's Pizza, 414 Lincoln Way
b. Class C Liquor - Hickory Park Restaurant, 121 SE 16th Street
Motion directing City Attorney to prepare ordinance prohibiting parking
on streets within Aspen Business Park Subdivision
Motion directing City Attorney to prepare ordinance approving temporary
parking measures on 20th Street, McKinley Drive, Ridgewood Avenue,
and Hayes Avenue for 95/96 school year (Removed for separate
consideration; see action at the end of this section)
RESOLUTION NO. 95-234 confirming GSB appointments of Steve
Mortensen and Dustin Shaver to Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
RESOLUTION NO. 95-235 confirming GSB appointments of Steve Dieke
and Jeff Bunge to Ames/ISU Bicycle Committee
RESOLUTION NO. 95-236 approving and adopting Supplement No. 20 to
Ames Municipal Code
RESOLUTION NO. 95-237 approving Central Iowa Regional Transportation
Planning Alliance (CIRTPA) FY 1996 Unified Planning Work Program and
Budget
RESOLUTION NO. 95-238 approving preliminary plans and specifications
for 1995 Seal Coat Reconstruction Program; setting June 30, 1995 as bid
due date and July 11, 1995 as date of hearing and award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 95-239 approving preliminary plans and specifications
for 1995 Clear Water Diversion Program No. 1; setting July 14, 1995 as
bid due date and July 25, 1995 as date of hearing and award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 95-240 approving preliminary plans and specifications
for White Oak Storm Sewer Project; setting July 14, 1995 as bid due
date and July 25, 1995 as date of hearing and award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 95-241 approving preliminary plans and specifications
for 10th Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Curtis to Marston; setting
July 6, 1995 as bid due date and July 11, 1995 as date of hearing and
award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 95-242 accepting bids and awarding contracts to
evaluated low bidders for single-phase overhead, single-phase padmount,
and 3-phase padmount transformers
RESOLUTION NO. 95-243 approving plans and specifications for Fire
Station #1 and #2 Emergency Vehicle Auto Disconnect Exhaust System;
setting July 13, 1995 as bid due date and July 25, 1995 as date of
hearing and award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 95-244 approving contract and bond in amount of
$1,397,290.07 for Downtown Sanitary Sewer Relief Line
RESOLUTION NO. 95-245 approving contract and bond in amount of
$213,622.04 for 1995 Concrete Repair Program
RESOLUTION NO. 95-246 accepting completion of East Lincoln Way
Resurfacing Project in amount of $106,025.02
RESOLUTION NO. 95-247 accepting completion of Electric Distribution
Work Center Parking Lot Resurfacing Project in amount of $42,282.50
RESOLUTION NO. 95-248 approving expenditure of remaining 1994-95
Bikeway Funds
RESOLUTION NO. 95-249 approving partial abandonment of utility
easement in Bentwood Subdivision
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION:
MOTION TO DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE ORDINANCE APPROVING
TEMPORARY PARKING MEASURES IN AMES HIGH SCHOOL AREA: Coun. Tedesco
said an individual in the audience had indicated he wished to address Council on this issue. Mayor
Curtis noted the action on this evening's agenda was to direct Staff to prepare an ordinance, and that
the ordinance itself would be considered at the June 27, 1995 Council meeting. He said that meeting
would be the appropriate time for public discussion on this issue. He said he would ask the City
Attorney to send the individual a copy of the draft ordinance.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Brown, to direct the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance approving temporary parking measures on 20th Street,
McKinley Drive, Ridgewood Avenue, and Hayes Avenue for 95/96 school
year.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Parks,
Tedesco. Voting Nay: Wirth. Motion declared carried 5-1.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one appeared to speak at this time.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CAFE CARIOCA: Motion by Campbell, Second by
Hoffman, to approve new Special Class C Liquor license for Cafe Carioca,
2408 Lincoln Way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DOWNTOWN BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR MAIN STREET BANNER:
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to approve request from
Downtown Betterment Association regarding request for banner on Main
Street from June to August, 1995.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AT 413 DOUGLAS AVENUE: Motion by
Wirth, Second by Parks, to approve request for encroachment permit to
allow awning at 413 Douglas Avenue (Wheatsfield Grocery).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMERICAN LEGION REQUEST FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES: Motion
by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to approve request to provide American
Legion with two handicap meter bags at cost to bag the following two meters
during events after 5 p.m.: Meter #56 in front of the American Legion
building, and Meter #45 on the east side of Kellogg Avenue, north of Main
Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT ON GINKGO FESTIVAL: Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director
Rich Harter distributed a brochure entitled "Ginkgo Festival, A Celebration of Laughter, July 14,
15, 16," and invited everyone to participate in this first year of the event.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to approve request for 5-day liquor
license for Ames JayCees for Ginkgo Festival.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to approve request for use of
Christmas lighting on buildings of Main Street for July 15 Midnight Madness
Road Races.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-250
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. 95-251
approving request to close east City Hall parking lot from 6:00 a.m. on July
15 to 6:00 p.m. on July 16, 1995.
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. 95-252
approving request to suspend enforcement of parking at metered spaces for
entire downtown commercial district and in 3-hour lot behind downtown
commercial businesses on July 15 and July 16, 1995.
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. 95-253
approving closure of parking spaces on south side of Bandshell Park on
evenings of July 14 and July 16, 1995.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REPORT ON DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY AT 1008 BURNETT (CENTER FOR
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT): Bill Marion, Center for Personal Development Board of
Directors, said it appeared the Center has met all requirements regarding unemployment
compensation with a $7,000 payment last month, and said he still believes approximately $40,000
should be cleared from the sale of the property at 1008 Burnett. He said while the Board had hoped
to return to Council to make a proposal regarding the sale proceeds, they have to consider risks in
the future and cannot totally deplete their funds at this time.
Mr. Marion explained that the sale proceeds from the Burnett property have been set aside in an
escrow account and have been held intact. He said other funds, such as those from the sale of the
property on 6th Street, have been used to handle the Center's obligations. He said some of the
responsibilities associated with 1008 Burnett have been shunted to the 6th Street property, but they
have protected the escrow account as previously promised to the Council.
Mr. Marion said this was the first request he'd heard for documentation, and said he could provide
it to the City by noon on the following day. He said however, if the Board transfers funds, they also
wish to transfer any legal or expense liability with those funds. He said they wish to be out of
business as an official Board. He said they will provide the documentation, but said he felt they all
needed to review the agreement for the initial grant.
FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR IOWA GAMES: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman,
to approve request for fireworks permit for Iowa Games on August 4, 1995.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4.5 MILLION SANITARY
SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1995: Mayor Curtis declared the public
hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify further, the public hearing was declared
closed.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-254
taking additional action to issue not to exceed $4.5 Million Sewer Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 1995.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON MINNESOTA BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY ADDITION 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. 95-255
approving plans and specifications and awarding contract to Woodruff
Construction Company of Fort Dodge, Iowa, in amount of $52,700.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 1995/96 ASPHALT RESURFACING 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. 95-256
approving plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc. of
Ames, Iowa in amount of $262,295.40.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON SOUTH 3RD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Mayor Curtis
declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing
was declared closed.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-257
approving plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc. of
Ames, Iowa in amount of $493,142.50, subject to Iowa Department of
Transportation concurrence.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMES MUNICIPAL CODE 1995: Motion by Hoffman,
Second by Tedesco, to pass on first reading an ordinance to adopt Ames
Municipal Code 1995.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Brown, to suspend the rules required for
the adoption of an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to pass on second and third readings
ORDINANCE NO. 3330 adopting Ames Municipal Code 1995.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL
ERROR IN ORDINANCE 2494: Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to pass
on first reading an ordinance amending Municipal Code for purpose of
correcting a typographical error that occurred with the enactment of
Ordinance 2494.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, 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 Tedesco, to pass on second and third readings
and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3327 correcting typographical error that
occurred with enactment of Ordinance 2494.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE INCREASING UNPAID ILLEGAL PARKING VIOLATIONS: Motion
by Campbell, Second by Brown, to pass on first reading an ordinance
increasing unpaid illegal parking violations to $10.00.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 21 OF MUNICIPAL CODE WITH REGARD TO
MAKING A TEE ON A WATER SERVICE LINE: Motion by Tedesco, Second by
Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance revising Chapter 21 of the
Municipal Code with regard to making a tee on a water service line.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Campbell, 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 Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3331 revising Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code with regard
to making a tee on a water service line.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BLOOMINGTON ROAD
AND EAST OF CHICAGO/NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD TRACKS: Motion by
Campbell, Second by Parks, to pass on second reading an ordinance
rezoning three parcels, located north of Bloomington Road and east of the
Chicago Northwestern Railroad tracks, from A-1 (Agricultural) and R1-6
(Low-Density Residential) to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential) and a restricted
R-2 zoning designation, with the use of a Zoning Agreement that restricts
the density to nine units per acre.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Parks,
Tedesco. Voting Nay: Wirth. Motion declared carried 5-1.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 120 EAST 12TH STREET:
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to pass on second reading an
ordinance rezoning property located at 120 East 12th Street from R1-6
(Low-Density Residential) to H-M (Hospital-Medical).
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Parks,
Tedesco. Voting Nay: Wirth. Motion declared carried 5-1.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICTS: Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco,
to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3328 revising Chapter
31 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Historic Preservation Districts.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29.49 OF MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SITE
PLAN REQUIREMENTS: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to pass on third
reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3329 amending Section 29.49 of the
Municipal Code regarding Site Plan requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REPORT ON AMES FUTURE WATER SUPPLY ALTERNATIVES: Dr. T. Al Austin,
Professor of Civil & Construction Engineering, Iowa State University, explained how several years
ago, the City had contracted with ISU to evaluate future water supply alternatives for the City. He
discussed the document entitled "Executive Summary on the Evaluation of Future Water Supply
Alternatives for the City of Ames, Iowa," as contained in the Council packet.
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to accept the Report as presented.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
1995 STREET PAVING PROGRAM NO. 1 and 1995 SANITARY SEWER AND WATER
MAIN PROGRAM: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 95-258, Preliminary Resolution Covering the 1995 Street
Paving Program No. 1 and the 1995 Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Program.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-259
approving and adopting preliminary plans and specifications, plat,
valuations and schedule, 1995 Street Paving Program No. 1 and 1995
Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Program.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-260
adopting proposed Resolution of Necessity for 1995 Street Paving Program
No. 1 and 1995 Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Program; setting July 11,
1995 as date of hearing.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-261
proposing an ordinance to establish a water and sanitary sewer connection
fee district, setting July 11, 1995 as date of hearing and directing notice.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REPORT ON REQUEST FROM STONEHAVEN RESIDENTS FOR CROSSWALK: Public
Works Director Paul Wiegand discussed the Staff Report prepared in response to a petition received
from Stonehaven residents for a pedestrian crossing at or near the Target Shopping Center on South
Third Street.
Motion by Brown, Second by Tedesco, to accept the Report.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE OF IOWA AND CITY
OF AMES FOR IOWA 930: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Tedesco, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-262 approving Transfer of Jurisdiction Agreement
between State of Iowa and City of Ames for Iowa 930 from Boone/Story
County Line to Thackery Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR HYLAND AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Motion by Parks, Second by Brown, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 95-263 approving professional services contract with
Snyder & Associates in an amount not to exceed $92,000 for Hyland Avenue
Reconstruction Project.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Parks, Tedesco,
Wirth. Voting Nay: Hoffman. Resolution declared carried 5-1, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
RENOVATION OF LADDER TRUCK FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT: Motion by
Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-264 awarding
contract to Pierce Mfg., Inc. of Appleton, Wisconsin, in amount of
$208,899 for renovation of 1980 aerial ladder truck, 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.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-265
approving purchase of 1960 Pirsch Fire Truck from Clarey's Safety
Equipment of Rochester, Minnesota, at a cost of $6,000, with an optional
buy-back (for use as replacement truck during renovation).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR CITY'S TELEPHONE SYSTEM: Motion by
Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-266 accepting
terms of Norstan maintenance agreement for City's telephone system, with
limitations of Norstan's liability.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REAP GRANT APPLICATION FOR FLOOD BUY-OUT AREA: Motion by Hoffman,
Second by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-267, approving Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Grant for Stuart Smith Park
expansion.
Roll Call Vote on Motion: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously,
signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
APPROVAL OF CEBA CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING ANIMATION, INC.:
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-268
approving CEBA contract between the City of Ames, the Iowa Department of
Economic Development and Engineering Animation, Inc., conditional upon
resolution of security concerns.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REVOLVING LOAN FUND CONTRACT WITH ENGINEERING ANIMATION, INC.:
Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-269
waiving Revolving Loan Fund Policy Guidelines for Engineering Animation,
Inc., restructuring existing $16,871.46 loan, approving $50,000 request
for new Revolving Loan Fund Monies, and approving Revolving Loan Fund
contract with Engineering Animation, Inc.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REVOLVING LOAN FUND CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN MEAT PROTEIN
CORPORATION, INC. (AMPC, INC.): Motion by Parks, Second by Tedesco, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-270 approving Revolving Loan Fund contract
between the City of Ames and American Meat Protein Corporation, Inc.
(AMPC, Inc.)
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Coun. Tedesco noted the Council had recently received a copy of a gracious letter
from MGMC Interim Administrator Jerry Sloan complimenting the City Manager Schainker, Parks
and Recreation Director Nancy Carroll, and Public Works Director Paul Wiegand for their help in
the parking lot project. He said the Staff deserved to be complimented for their efforts.
Mayor Curtis noted the Assistant City Manager had asked if the Council would agree to having a
core group meet with the Story County Supervisors to discuss the urban fringe area, rather than
scheduling a meeting with the entire Council. He noted Staff was having difficulty arranging a time
when all Council and Supervisors could be present. Mr. Kindred noted Staff was also intending to
invite both City and County Planning and Zoning Commission members to attend the meeting. Mr.
Kindred suggested Staff would arrange a meeting with the core group, and inform the other Council
members of the date so all could attend if possible.
There was discussion regarding the recent meeting with the Boone County Board of Supervisors and
there was consensus the meeting was a successful one.
Coun. Brown asked that Staff look into the possibility of erecting a stop sign at Lynn and Knapp.
Coun. Hoffman said she had received several calls regarding the Police removing yard signs
advertising garage sales. She said she thought the ordinance was not going to be enforced until
August.
Public Information Officer Pam Reinig said the current ordinance was in effect, and the Council's
previous action had been to abate pending prosecution. She said the City would not start fining
people until August, to allow adequate time for public information and education on this matter.
Coun. Parks said a commercial enterprise should not be advertising in the public right of way or on
public property. He said he did not have a problem with garage sale signs.
Coun. Campbell noted the City Attorney had distributed a draft ordinance in the May 26 non-agenda
packet. There was discussion that yard sales could be listed in the ordinance as an exception, or
allowed for a limited period of time.
City Attorney Klaus said the difficulty was not to classify messages on the basis of content. He said
in Residential areas, any type of commercial sign should be a zoning violation.
Mayor Curtis said the issue involved the use of the public right of way.
Coun. Hoffman said Council members and Staff work very hard to promote good will between the
citizens of Ames and City government, and fining citizens because they are having garage sales did
not demonstrate good will.
There was discussion regarding whether the same ordinance could specifically eliminate signs on
utility poles, and City Attorney Klaus said it could.
Coun. Campbell said she questioned whether the Council members had thought through this issue
carefully enough and whether yard sale signs were the only exception they wanted included in the
ordinance.
Coun. Parks said they ought to specify what type of signs would be allowed, rather than trying to
exclude certain ones. He said if a public need were found to add a type of sign for a particular
purpose, the ordinance could be amended.
Motion by Brown, Second by Hoffman, to direct the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance specifying that all signs in the public right of way
will be prohibited except 24-hour garage sale signs.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Brown, to direct Staff to suspend taking
down garage sale signs until this issue is resolved.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor