HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 06/27/1995OFFICIAL MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 27, 1995
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on the 27th 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: Campbell, Hoffman, Tedesco, and Wirth.
Coun. Brown arrived late and Coun. Parks was absent.
WORKSHOP WITH AMES/ISU BICYCLE COMMITTEE: Committee Chair Duane Smith
introduced the following Committee members present: Ron Skrdla, Janet McKee, Don Erbach, and
Daniel Mathis. He reviewed the document entitled "Ames City Council Ames/ISU Bicycle
Committee Workshop, June 27, 1995" as distributed to the Council members. He described past
activities of the Committee and its future goals for both on-street and off-street facilities.
Coun. Brown arrived at 6:50 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Campbell, 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 Meeting of June 20 and of the Regular
M e e t i n g
of June 13, 1995 and Clerk's Notes of same
Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses:
a. Class E Beer - Grand Avenue Service, 1228 Grand Avenue
b. Class C Liquor and Outdoor Service Area - Memorial Union, ISU Campus
c. Class C Liquor - Krypton Club, 111 5th Street
d. Class C Liquor - Tip Top Lounge, 201 East Lincoln Way
e. Class C Liquor - Welch Avenue Station, 207 Welch Avenue
Motion to refer to Planning and Zoning Commission request to annex property located at 2205
Timberland
Motion to approve certification of Civil Service applicants
RESOLUTION NO. 95-272 approving appointment of Michael Wilson to fill vacancy on Cable
Television Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 95-273 approving appointment of Fred Cirksena to fill vacancy on ASSET
RESOLUTION NO. 95-274 approving appointment of Jack Adams to fill vacancy on Ames
Beautification Committee
RESOLUTION NO. 95-275 approving appointment of Ann Campbell to Ames Economic
Development Commission Board of Directors
RESOLUTION NO. 95-276 approving contracts with human services agencies for FY 1995-96
funding
RESOLUTION NO. 95-277 approving contracts with arts agencies for FY 1995-96 funding
RESOLUTION NO. 95-278 approving amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and City of Ames
RESOLUTION NO. 95-279 approving award of contract for purchase of RDF blowers and
associated equipment to J.C. Cross Company of Bettendorf, Iowa, in amount of $19,359.00
RESOLUTION NO. 95-280 approving amendment to Housing Assistance Payment Contract and
the annual contributions contract (ACC) with HUD for the City of Ames Section 8 Substantial
Rehabilitation Program
RESOLUTION NO. 95-281 approving plans and specifications for Bloomington Road Paving
Project from Hoover Avenue to Grand Avenue; setting July 19, 1995 as bid due date and July
25, 1995 as date of hearing and award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 95-282 approving change order for '94-97 Lime Sludge Disposal Project
RESOLUTION NO. 95-283 approving contract and bond in amount of $33,821.45 for
Bloomington Road Bike Path Project
RESOLUTION NO. 95-284 approving contract and bond in amount of $493,142.40 for South
3rd Street Reconstruction Project
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.
REQUEST FROM GINKGO FESTIVAL '95 COMMITTEE: Motion by Tedesco, Second by
Wirth, to approve request from Ginkgo Festival '95 Committee to waive electrical fees for the
festival.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR AMES JAYCEES: Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to
approve request from Ames Jaycees for fireworks permit for July 4, 1995.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM AMES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-285
approving request from AEDC for reimbursement in the amount of $34,725.33.
Merlin Pfannkuch, 1424 Kellogg, noted the Staff Report indicated the request included $1,000 for
a Community Development intern to monitor the LUPP update. He said while he didn't begrudge
the intern being paid, he questioned the appropriateness of one group being paid with public money,
if such funds are not available to all groups.
Mark Snell, AEDC Executive Director, referred to his June 23, 1995 letter to Mayor Curtis, which
noted an intern was hired with a matching grant from ISU to assist in prospect development and
community development projects. He said while there had been initial thoughts of using the intern
to monitor the LUPP process, it was felt that response to inquiries and development of a database
regarding the existing industry's call program was a more efficient use of that person's time and
skills.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FROM DMACC REGARDING NEW JOBS TRAINING PROGRAMS: Motion
by Tedesco, Second by Campbell, to direct Staff to inform DMACC officials that the City does
not wish to enter into a blanket agreement regarding the administration of the New Jobs Training
program, but looks forward to working with them to utilize the Jobs Training Program on a
case-by-case basis.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM AMES YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX, INC, REGARDING
APPROACHING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING PURCHASE
PRICE OF LAND ADJACENT TO COMPLEX SITE: Motion by Campbell, Second by
Tedesco, to approve request from Ames Youth Sports Complex, Inc. for the City to approach
the DOT regarding the purchase price of the land adjacent to the Complex site.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Tedesco, Wirth.
Voting Nay: Brown. Absent: Parks. Motion declared carried 4-1.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR 203 MAIN STREET: Motion by Campbell, Second by
Tedesco, to approve request to waive fee for existing awning at 203 Main Street.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to approve request for encroachment permit to hang
sign from existing awning at 203 Main Street (Memories on Main).
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM DOWNTOWN BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORT FOR
"BIRD HARASSMENT" PROGRAM: Motion by Wirth, Second by Hoffman, to approve
request from the Downtown Betterment Association for support for the "bird harassment"
program.
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Nancy Miller, Downtown Betterment Association, described how downtown merchants have been
working with Scott Beckerman from ISU for noise-making activities to deter birds from the trees
in the downtown area again this year.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH
OF ONTARIO STREET AND WEST OF SPRING VALLEY SUBDIVISION: Mayor Curtis
noted the Council had received a letter dated June 26, 1995 from Bettie Cott, the applicant,
withdrawing her rezoning request.
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLANT FOR SUTTON PLACE SUBDIVISION: Mayor
Curtis noted the Council had received a letter dated June 26, 1995 from Bettie Cott requesting that
this item be removed from tonight's agenda.
HEARING ON ONTARIO/HYLAND AND 24TH/STANGE 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 Brown, Second by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-286 approving plans
and specifications and awarding contract to Iowa Signal & Electric Company of Des Moines,
Iowa, in the amount of $112,578.00.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REGARDING SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY: City Attorney John
Klaus reviewed his June 16, 1995 memorandum to the Mayor and Council and noted he had
prepared a draft ordinance with the purpose of preserving the City's property for City purposes.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Tedesco, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending the
Municipal Code by adding a new section relative to the placement of signs on City property.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, that the main motion be amended to include a 48-hour
time limit for posting of garage sale and yard sale signs.
Vote on Motion to Amend: 5-0. Motion to amend declared carried 5-0.
There was discussion regarding whether the ordinance should focus on prohibiting signs on bus
stops, utility poles, traffic devices, etc. as well as the public right of way. There was discussion
regarding whether allowing garage sale signs to be exempt might be construed as limiting the
content of signs.
Coun. Wirth called for the question, and Coun. Campbell seconded.
Vote on Motion to cease debate: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Vote on Main Motion as amended: 3-2. Voting Aye: Campbell, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting Nay:
Brown, Hoffman. The Ordinance was declared failed on its first reading based on a 3-2 vote.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON STREETS WITHIN ASPEN BUSINESS
PARK SUBDIVISION: Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an
ordinance prohibiting parking on streets within Aspen Business ark Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Brown, to suspend the rules required for he adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, to pass on second and third readings nd adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3335 prohibiting parking on streets within Aspen Business Park Subdivision.
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE APPROVING TEMPORARY PARKING MEASURES IN AMES HIGH
SCHOOL AREA: Motion by Campbell, Second by Brown, to pass on first reading an ordinance
approving temporary parking measures on 20th Street, McKinley Drive, Ridgewood Avenue,
and Hayes Avenue, for the '95/96 school year.
Mayor Curtis noted the Council had received correspondence on this issue from G.W. Anderson,
1417 20th Street.
Les Holland, 2118 Hayes Avenue, expressed appreciation for the action the City has taken regarding
parking limitation measures in this area, of City staff's efforts to meet with the residents, and said
the result has been a temporary solution to a problem. He said residents have met with the School
Board as well, but have yet to see any action on their part. He said school enrollment continues to
grow, and a new subdivision northwest of 24th and Hayes will result in more traffic in the area. He
asked that the Council work with the School Board in recognizing that growth is occurring in that
area of the City and that more than temporary solutions are needed. He said the AHS parking lot
would not hold the number of students. He urged the City and residents to contact the School Board
to develop a forum to discuss a real solution to the problem.
Mr. Holland said the residents in the area were unaware of Council's recent approval of a right-turn
lane at the intersection of Hayes and 20th Street to try to relieve traffic congestion in the area. He
said they were very much opposed to that construction for safety reasons, noting there was a daycare
in the area. He said they felt the turn-lane wouldn't relieve the traffic congestion problem, and that
more engineering study was needed before that project began. He said they hoped the City would
work with the residents on that issue as well.
Gus Anderson, 1417 20th Street, reviewed his letter distributed to the Council this evening, and said
the neighborhood concurs with the ordinance as presented, but would also like parking to be
restricted on the south side of 20th Street from Coolidge to Ridgewood from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
during the busiest morning commuting time. He said the traffic presented a problem for the
approximately 2 dozen parents with children participating in the Northminster Church "latchkey"
program.
Del Bluhm, 1514 McKinley Drive, said he supported the previous testimony, and said the proposed
amendment to the ordinance has an element of consistency for prohibitions in the area so people
know when they can park. He said the high school parking lot was only built for 400 cars, when it
was originally designed for 600. He said it is not large enough to accommodate the number of
students now, and will get worse with growth in the area.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Brown, to table this issue and ask Staff to report back as to how
the ordinance might be amended to accommodate the request.
Vote on Motion: 2-3. Voting Aye: Brown, Tedesco. Voting Nay:
Campbell, Hoffman, Wirth. Motion to table declared failed 2-3.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion: 4-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell,
Hoffman, Tedesco. Voting Nay: Wirth. Motion declared carried 4-1.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE TO REQUIRE PERMIT FOR INSTALLATION OF
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS: Motion by Wirth, Second by Campbell, to pass on first reading an
ordinance amending the Municipal Code to require permit for installation of irrigation systems.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE INCREASING UNPAID ILLEGAL PARKING VIOLATIONS: Motion by
Brown, Second by Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance increasing unpaid illegal
parking violations to $10.00.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to suspend the rules required for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Tedesco, pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3332
increasing unpaid illegal parking violations to $10.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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 Tedesco,
Second by Brown, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3333 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: 4-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Tedesco.
Voting Nay: Wirth. Ordinance declared adopted 4-1, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 120 EAST 12TH STREET: Motion
by Tedesco, Second by Campbell, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3334
rezoning property located at 120 East 12th Street from R1-6 (Low-Density Residential) to H-M
(Hospital-Medical).
Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Tedesco.
Voting Nay: Wirth. Ordinance declared adopted 4-1, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR NEW & RECIPROCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL
LICENSES: Motion by Wirth, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-287
approving addition of $25.00 administration fee for all new & reciprocal plumbing and electrical
licenses.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
P-C PLAN FOR 4-STORY APARTMENT BUILDING AT 608 AND 612 DOUGLAS: Motion
by Tedesco, Second by Brown, to adopt a Resolution approving a P-C Plan to allow a 4-story
apartment building at 608 and 612 Douglas.
Planning and Housing Director Brian O'Connell reviewed the Staff Report on this request to
construct a 4-story, 18-unit apartment building with first floor covered parking, noting Staff
recommended approval of the proposal with stipulations as noted in the Report.
Tom Hinders, 817 Douglas Avenue, said he owned the property across the street from the subject
property. He said the proposed building was overbuilt at 18 units, with 11 parking stalls proposed
to back into the alley. He said there was a great deal of traffic in the alley, and that the parking lots
are sometimes used to avoid 6th Street traffic. He said the problems could be resolved by reducing
the number of units, and he did believe some building was needed in this area. He said he was also
concerned about the precast concrete finish proposed for the building. He wondered if the City
would have any control regarding the specifications for the material used, and making certain what
was specified was actually installed. He noted all the surrounding buildings are brick masonry. He
said a concrete building would be out of line. He said he also had concerns regarding whether or
not the building would actually be completed.
Dave Benson, 618 Douglas, said his law office is north of the subject property, and said he echoed
Mr. Hinders' concerns, particularly regarding the 11 parking spaces proposed for the east side of the
building. He said all of the surrounding properties have built parking lots where employees and
customers can maneuver their cars within the lot. He said if the City approves this design, it would
be endorsing a concept which allowed vehicles to maneuver on City right-of-way, the alley, and said
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that would be a bad planning precedent to set. He said the 16-foot alley currently was used by
vehicles, children, bicycles, and pedestrians from surrounding offices. He said allowing 11 vehicles
to use the alley as the sole way of getting into the property was like "trying to squeeze too much
water into a little balloon." He said this was too big a project for this parcel of real estate.
Keith Hoffman, developer for the proposed project, said there was a one-year time restraint on the
proposal granted in 1990, and he was not able to proceed with it at that time. He said that project
was much larger than the new proposal.
Mr. O'Connell clarified that once the property owner obtains a permit, construction must begin
within 18 months. He said there is no time frame in which they must come to the City and seek the
permit.
Richard Roseland, Roseland Architects, 2330 Lincoln Way, discussed the narrative written by the
firm as attached to the Staff Report, regarding the pre-cast concrete. He said the firm disagreed that
the P-C ordinance as currently written referred to elevations of buildings, but rather makes reference
to topographic elevations. He said while the firm has agreed to address the materials of the building
because they feel it is important, they also feel the elevation reference in the ordinance should be
addressed at some point.
Mr. Roseland described the form liner that would be used for the precast material, and said it would
not be poured-in-place concrete. He said the firm has not created a set of formal specifications at
this point, and would like to see the plan approved before they get to that detail. He said he had
submitted to Staff as an example, a picture of the ISU Library, which has a rusticated stone base.
He said similar bases were used at the Public Library and at the City Hall. He said the precast and
limestone is often used interchangeably.
Mr. Hinders noted the 19 parking stalls as proposed would be under the building, and only residents,
not visitors, would have door openers to get to those stalls. Mr. Roseland noted there would also
be parking on the street available to visitors.
Roll Call Vote on Motion: 3-2. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Tedesco. Voting Nay: Brown,
Wirth. Resolution declared failed 3-2 (4 votes required for passage.)
FLOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Hoffman, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 95-288 approving purchase offer in connection with City's Flood Recovery
program for property located at 445 South Maple.
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 Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-289 authorizing Staff
to close out Flood Recovery Program.
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 Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-290 accepting
completion of Demolition of Flood-Damaged Properties Program in amount of $177,420.000.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
REVISED PARKING ORDINANCE FOR JENSEN AVENUE: Motion by Hoffman, Second
by Campbell, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance changing parking prohibition on
Jensen Avenue from the west side to the east side along a section from 24th Street to Luther
Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PARKING METER MAP REVISION FOR CHANGE IN BUS LOADING ZONES ON 5TH
AND CLARK: Motion by Brown, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-291
amending parking meter map to accommodate change in bus loading zones on 5th Street and
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Clark Avenue.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand noted a correction to the Staff Report. He said Staff was
proposing to add three metered spaces on Clark Avenue, south of 5th Street, where the existing bus
stop is located, and one space on 5th Street just east of Clark.
Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to amend the motion to include the additional parking
space on 5th Street in the Parking Meter Map revision.
Vote on Motion to Amend: 5-0.
Motion to amend declared carried 5-0.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as amended: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously,
signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR LINCOLN WAY
AND DUFF AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS: Motion by Campbell, Second by
Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-292 authorizing Traffic Safety Improvement Program
application for Lincoln Way and Duff Avenue intersection improvements.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH IDOT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE
ROAD ON U.S. 69 AT BLOOMINGTON: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Wirth, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 95-293 approving addendum to agreement with Iowa Department of
Transportation for construction of frontage road on U.S. 69 (Grand Avenue) at Bloomington
Road.
Ron Morrow, 3604 Grand, said the City has held two informational meetings on Bloomington Road.
He said at the first meeting, the original design included a frontage road on the east side of Grand
that would extend past his home to Wheeler or Northridge. He said that design has been discarded.
He said last Thursday, another informational meeting was held which showed the proposed frontage
road taken out, and a median proposed for the North side of Bloomington Road up to the Walden
property. He said the median would not allow any access from his property onto Grand Avenue,
except to go north. He said the City Engineer told him the Department of Transportation had
indicated they may be able to put a cut in the median. He said the median would present problems
for snow plows as well.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand said it was his understanding that private property accesses
were going to be maintained through cuts in the median, but said he would check into the matter.
Mr. Morrow said the City has designed the median for Bloomington Road, and has also reduced the
speed limit from 45 to 35 mph. He said he saw no need for a median with a 35 mph speed limit.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
IDOT AGREEMENT FOR ENHANCEMENT FUNDS FOR HYLAND AVENUE BIKE
PATH: Motion by Tedesco, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-294 approving
Iowa Department of Transportation agreement for enhancement funds for Hyland Avenue
bicycle path.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Coun. Wirth asked whether the public
meetings with the Downtown Consultant are being videotaped. Planning and Housing Director
Brian O'Connell said they were being taped and were available from the Cable TV Coordinator at
City Hall.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to refer to Staff the possibility of an ordinance setting
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standards for the maintenance of undeveloped lots.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Coun. Hoffman said she had also referred to staff the matter of number of daily trip limits for a
registered daycare center, and asked the status of that issue. Planning and Housing Director Brian
O'Connell said the matter has been referred to Staff and it is hoped it will go before the Planning and
Zoning Commission in July. He noted the case in question had already gone before the Zoning
Board of Adjustment, and the Board pointed out that the applicant would have the responsibility of
limiting the number of trips to comply with the ordinance until the ordinance is amended. He said
the applicant received the full number of children she applied for, but the trip limit stands to be
limited to 10 per day. Coun. Hoffman said she would urge that Staff not enforce the trip limit for
daycare centers, and said it was very important that the community have registered daycare centers
in homes. Mr. O'Connell explained how the number of 10 visits per day was originally derived from
the Institute of Traffic Engineers' study showing that residential traffic in single-family homes is no
more than 10 trips per day. He said when Home Occupation and Daycare permits are issued, the
overriding principle upon which Staff's recommendation is based is that the basic fabric of a
Residential neighborhood is unchanged.
Coun. Hoffman said at the special meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
Planning Policy Committee, there was discussion regarding a statement in Technical Memorandum
#4 dealing with parks and undeveloped land. She asked if the Council was going revisiting that
memorandum. Planning and Housing Director O'Connell said that Memorandum #4 was a
Background and Needs Assessment. He said the entire document will come back to Council for
approval of the Plan. He said Staff would keep track of what corrections Council felt were
necessary and then direct the consultant to include them in the draft of the Plan, which would be a
blend of all the technical background documents. Coun. Hoffman said there had been agreement
that the section of Technical Memorandum #4 on page 32 needed to be tied into the Park Master
Plan.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to direct Staff to prepare a proposal for reviewing bike
racks in Campustown.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor
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