HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 02/22/1994MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA FEBRUARY 22, 1994
The Ames City Council met with the Ames School Board and the Story County Board of
Supervisors as the Conference Board at 6:40 p.m. followed by a regular City Council meeting on
the 22nd day of February, 1994, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue,
pursuant to law with Mayor Curtis presiding and the following members present: City Council:
Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, and Wirth; Ames School Board: Moehlmann, Shapiro,
and Summers; Story County Board of Supervisors: Halliburton and Larson. Since there was not
a quorum present from the Ames School Board, they would not be allowed to vote during this
Conference Board meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Supervisor Jane Halliburton stated that it was not Supervisor
Mathison's intent to include in his motion the provision of live broadcasting of the Board of
Review hearings on the City's government channel. His intent was to have the City Assessor's
Office provide an educational training tape on the appeal process only.
Moved by Halliburton, seconded by Tedesco, to amend the minutes on page 3, second paragraph
by changing the motion to read....."to provide prior to the next Board of Review hearing
schedule, a proactive educational training tape on the process of appealing property tax
assessments before the Board of Review with coordination from the Cable Television
Coordinator."
School Board Member Shapiro and Council Member Parks both indicated that they remember
the motion as written.
Roll Call Vote: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
BOARD OF REVIEW APPOINTMENT: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Larson, to appoint
G. Harold Newell to a six-year term on the Board of Review.
Roll Call Vote: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ASSESSOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET: Chairman Curtis declared the hearing
open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed.
The Board briefly discussed the salary guidelines for the City Assessor. The Mini Board and
Chairman Curtis met with the City Assessor, and it was determined that the budget would be
reduced by $1,425.00 for his salary and social security deductions.
The Conference Board further discussed the possibility of including the City Assessor's Office
in the City's Citizen Satisfaction Survey which is performed annually. Chairman Curtis stated
that the Assessor might need to have an internal evaluation performed and that the Conference
Board may want to have another meeting later in the year in order to discuss this topic.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Parks, to adopt the Ames City Assessor's Budget for FY 1994-95
as amended.
Roll Call Vote: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS: The Board discussed the live broadcasting of the Board of Review hearings.
Chairman Curtis stated that it was his opinion the broadcasting of the hearings would be useful
and helpful. The Board also discussed whether or not all of the appeals should be televised or
just a selected few. Council Member Brown felt that if the broadcasting was to be televised, all
of the appeal hearings should be done.
Pam Vokolek, Public Relations Officer for the City of Ames, stated that the taping of the Board
of Review hearings would be an immense task. The hearings are usually held in Conference
Room 235, however, only the City Council Chambers has the technology to provide live
broadcasts. She pointed out that if the Board of Review was to hold their hearings in the
Chambers, it might conflict with other programming already scheduled. Ms. Vokolek stated,
however, that Staff could do a "point and shoot" filming of the proceedings ahead of time to be
viewed later. She also explained that the City's Cable TV Division does not have the needed
personnel to perform live filming. Council Member Parks suggested that the broadcasts could
play as fill around already scheduled programs. It was determined that the costs associated with
the filming of the Board of Review hearings should be borne by the three bodies of the
Conference Board.
Moved by Halliburton, seconded by Campbell, to schedule a Conference Board meeting after
the Board of Review hearings this year in order for the City Assessor to give an educational
presentation on the Board of Review process and for City Staff to provide cost information on
video taping the Board of Review hearings.
Roll Call Vote: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Halliburton, to direct City Staff to provide cost estimates for live
broadcastings of the hearings versus filming them with a fixed camera to be viewed at a later
time, and to provide information associated with the available time slots for broadcasting.
Roll Call Vote: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Curtis announced that the item pertaining to a Land Use Policy Plan amendment for property
located southwest of the Elwood Drive/Oakwood Road intersection has been pulled from the agenda
at the developer's request.
HEARING ON PROPOSED FY 1994-95 BUDGET: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open.
Mary Kitchell, 3122 Kingman Road, current president of the Board of Directors for United Way
of Story County, introduced Richard Lampkin, the new executive director of United Way, and
Jami Larson, incoming president of the Board. Ms. Kitchell expressed her concern over
questions raised during the City Council's discussion of ASSET allocations regarding the size
of United Way's reserve balance and the amount of funding they were providing to health and
human services agencies. She was present in order to answer any questions the City Council
might have. She indicated that United Way was very dependent upon public trust. Ms. Kitchell
stated that the questions raised during the Council's Budget session were addressed in
information provided in their agenda mailing.
Mayor Curtis stated that the purpose of the public hearing was to hear input regarding the budget
numbers and that the March 21st Joint Funders meeting would be the appropriate time to deal
with the interpretation of United Way's operations.
Richard Lampkin, Executive Director of United Way, extended an invitation for viewing of their
recordkeeping books. He reiterated that public trust was very important to United Way.
Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Brown, to approve the FY 1994-95 Municipal Budget as
amended during the February 15, 1994, Budget Wrap-Up Session.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Parks left the meeting.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 94-57 approving the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as prepared.
City Manager Schainker distributed new sheets regarding changes in the Stormwater Utility
Program and Public Parking Lot Rehabilitation Program. The G.O. bond funding for the
stormwater utility has been reduced to $510,000 for 1994-95. The Public Parking Lot
Rehabilitation funding for the Library Lot improvements are to be financed through the General
Fund and Local Option Taxes in 1994-95, and the remaining years' improvements will be funded
out of the Parking Fund.
Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth, to amend the CIP by changing the amount of G.O. bonds
for storm sewer funding in 1994-95 to $510,000, and by changing Public Parking Lot
Rehabilitation funding for the Library Lot improvements to be financed through the General
Fund and Local Option Taxes in 1994-95.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Roll Call Vote on Motion as Amended: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA: Item #10 regarding liquor license approval was pulled from the Consent
Agenda. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the remaining items on the
Consent Agenda:
Motion to approve payment of claims.
Motion to approve minutes of special meetings of January 18 and February 1, and of the regular
meeting of January 25, 1994.
Motion to approve certification of Civil Service applicants.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-58 approving expenditure of $900 from Contingency Fund for
Boards/Commissions dinner and authorizing Staff to sign contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-59 accepting 1993 Resource Recovery System Annual Report.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-60 approving request to subordinate mortgage liens for properties
located at 400 Ken Maril Road and 625 13th Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-61 authorizing the Mayor to sign amendment to subcontract agreement
with Story County for flood recovery funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-62 approving plans and specifications for Campustown Improvement
Project; setting April 6, 1994, as bid due date and April 12, 1994, as date of public hearing and
award of contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-63 accepting bids and awarding contract to Ron Willey Ford, Inc., in
the amount of $124,380.20 for purchase of police patrol vehicles.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-64 approving renewal of contract for yard waste disposal site operation.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-65 approving change order and accepting completion of Lincoln Way
Rehabilitation Project (Franklin to Beedle).
RESOLUTION NO. 94-66 accepting completion of fire line for K-Mart Store at So. 16th &
Buckeye Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Council Member Brown stated that she had not intended to pull the liquor license renewals from
the Consent Agenda.
LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS: Moved by Brown, seconded by Tedesco, to approve the
following beer and liquor license renewal applications:
a) Class C Beer - Swift Stop No. 1, 412 South Duff Avenue.
b) Class C Liquor - The Tradewinds Lounge, 115 5th Street.
c) Class C Liquor - Pure Gold, 209 Main Street.
d) Class C Beer - Casey's General Store, 428 Lincoln Way.
e) Class B Beer - Kwik Shop #540, 2700 Lincoln Way.
f) Class C Liquor - Twentieth Century Bowling, 505 South Duff.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one appeared for this portion of the meeting.
REQUESTS FROM VEISHEA '94 EXECUTIVE BOARD: G. W. Fuhr, 201 Gray Avenue, and
Brent Bryant, 215-1/2 Lynn Avenue, reviewed the Board's proposal to close portions of Welch
Avenue and Chamberlain Street and two City parking lots in the Campustown area on Friday,
April 22 through the evening of April 24. They reported on planned activities regarding food
vendors, entertainment, the arts and craft show, and security issues.
Council Member Parks returned to the meeting.
Council Member Wirth left the meeting.
Discussion was held regarding VEISHEA '94's request to waive the electrical and lighting costs
for the festivities. Don Setterberg, Electric Engineer Technician from the City's Electric
Department, has estimated these costs to be approximately $1,700.00.
Mr. Fuhr and Mr. Bryant reviewed a diagram of the proposal to close certain portions of Welch
Avenue and Chamberlain Street and two City parking lots as follows: Close Welch Avenue
from Lincoln Way to Chamberlain Street from 8:00 a.m. Friday, April 22 until 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 24; close Welch Avenue from Chamberlain Street to Hunt Street from 2:30 p.m.
Friday, April 22 until 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24; close Chamberlain Street from the Welch
Avenue intersection to Stanton Avenue from 8:00 a.m. Friday, April 22 until 5:30 p.m. Sunday,
April 24; close the City parking lot between Pizza Pit and McDonald's from 2:30 p.m. Friday,
April 22 until 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24; close the City parking lot beside T Galaxy from 8:00
a.m. Friday, April 22 until 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24.
The Board was also requesting that all parking meters in the above areas be hooded sufficient
time before the closing of the area to ensure all cars are removed and that the City supply
barricades to close all the areas off to motor traffic.
Council Member Wirth returned to the meeting.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NOS. 94-67 and 94-68
approving closure of portions of Welch Avenue and Chamberlain Street and the City parking
lots between Pizza Pit and McDonald's and beside T Galaxy from April 22 - April 24, 1994, for
the proposed food booths and entertainment activities pursuant to the plan submitted by the
executive board for VEISHEA 1994.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to approve waiver of electrical and lighting charges in
the amount of $1,700.00 for the food booths.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to supply barricades in order to close off all affected
areas to motor traffic for VEISHEA activities from April 22 - April 24, 1994.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMES HIGH SCHOOL REQUEST: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to refer to staff
a request from Ames High School to change the sign ordinance in order to allow a sign on
school property.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM PHI GAMMA DELTA: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to
approve a request from Phi Gamma Delta to allow under-age persons on the premises of the Last
Call while alcohol is being served on March 3, 1994, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting Nay:
Brown. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FROM THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS:
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to approve a request from the Institute
of Electrical and Electronic Engineers to allow under-age persons on the premises of the Last
Call while alcohol is being served on February 25, 1994, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting Nay:
Brown. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FROM SIGMA KAPPA: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to approve a
request from Sigma Kappa to allow under-age persons on the premises of the Coliseum while
alcohol is being served on March 4, 1994, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting Nay:
Brown. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FROM ISU HUMANE SOCIETY: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to
approve a request from ISU Humane Society to allow under-age persons on the premises of
People's Bar and Grill while alcohol is being served on March 1, 1994, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00
a.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting Nay:
Brown. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FROM GREEK WEEK POOL AND DART TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE:
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to approve a request from the Greek Week Pool and
Dart Tournament Committee to allow under-age persons on the premises of the Last Call while
alcohol is being served on April 5, 6, and 7, 1994, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting Nay:
Brown. Motion declared carried.
REQUEST FROM GREEK WEEK COMMITTEE: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco,
to approve a request from the Greek Week Committee to allow under-age persons on the
premises of People's Bar and Grill, the Last Call, Hunky Dory's Nightclub, and Tazzle's while
alcohol is being served on April 6, 1994, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, Wirth. Voting Nay:
Brown. Motion declared carried.
HEARING ON PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPERTY AT 5212 LINCOLN WAY: Mayor
Curtis declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public
hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending the
zoning map to rezone 5212 Lincoln Way from A-1 (Agricultural) to R1-6 (Low-Density
Residential).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STORMWATER UTILITY: City Manager Schainker
suggested that the Council make a wording change in the ordinance whereby referring to water
meter and electric meter as water service and electric service. It was also noted that under
Section 28.802, Rates Established, 1977 be changed to read 1997.
Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance declaring the
City of Ames, Iowa, as a stormwater drainage system district for the purpose of establishing and
providing for the collection of rates for a stormwater drainage system.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN BROOKVIEW PLACE
SUBDIVISION, FIRST ADDITION: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to pass on first
reading an ordinance designating parking restrictions along the south side of Virginia Circle,
Nevada Circle, Maryland Street, Ohio Circle, Texas Circle, along the west side of Nebraska
Avenue, and on the east side of California Avenue, all in Brookview Place Subdivision, First
Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING: Moved by Wirth, seconded
by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance designating alternate side parking restrictions
with a 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. change-over period on 11th and 12th Streets from Duff Avenue to
Carroll Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ON PROPOSED REZONING OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH
OF LINCOLN WAY AND WEST OF COLLEGE CREEK SUBDIVISION: Moved by
Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance amending the zoning
map to rezone land generally located South of Lincoln Way and West of College Creek
Subdivision from A-1 (Agricultural) to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE CHANGING OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second reading an ordinance changing overnight parking
restrictions to a "2:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. everyday" prohibition along the metered parking areas on
Lincoln Way from Sheldon Avenue to Lynn Avenue, and on Hayward Avenue from Lincoln
Way to Chamberlain Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REGARDING PRIVATE PARKING LOT REGULATION: Moved by
Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to pass on second reading an ordinance requiring owners of
private parking lots to post adequate signage before police officers would ticket unauthorized
vehicles.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING AT 327 HICKORY DRIVE: Moved by Campbell,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3259 prohibiting
parking at 327 Hickory Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
UNDER-AGE PERSONS ON PREMISES OF BARS/NIGHTCLUBS: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Hoffman, to set March 8, 1994, as the date to consider passage of proposed
ordinance changes and grant the Police Chief authority to waive the ordinance requirements and
allow minors in bars/nightclubs during parties sponsored by non-profit organizations or
ceremonial dinners or banquets sponsored by a for-profit organization.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
LUPP MAP AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT ELWOOD DRIVE AND
OAKWOOD ROAD: This item was pulled from the agenda at the developer's request.
Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to table approval of a Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) map
amendment for property generally located southwest of the intersection of Elwood Drive and
Oakwood Road until March 8, 1994.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
URBAN REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION REQUESTS: Moved by Brown, seconded
by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-68 approving Urban Revitalization Tax
Exemption Requests for 1994.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
OLD CITY HALL BUILDING: Mark Reinig, Economic Development Technician, reported that
Greg Coy had brought a proposal to the Council to purchase the 1915 Municipal Building on
November 23, 1993, and they tabled the decision on the proposal to a later date to see if
additional proposals were submitted. Since that time, Mr. Coy has submitted an updated
proposal for Council's review. The changes from the initial offer are: an additional cash
offering for abstracting and deed preparation; increased cash outlay towards removal of asbestos
from the building; and, deletion of the request for a five-year tax abatement.
Mr. Reinig reviewed an offer which has been submitted by Christopher Wass on January 25,
1994. The offer consisted of $500 cash, the City deeding the O'Neil Dairy parking lot along with
the municipal building, a tax abatement for what is available, the leasing of six metered parking
spaces in Lot S north of the old City Hall, and relocation of the Cy-Ride bus stop. The proposal
also calls for the City to remove all hazardous substances from the building. The proposed use
of the building would be a mix of retail/commercial and office space.
Greg Coy, 2714 Luther Drive, stated that the downtown was in need of a change, and he
described the enhancements he intended to make to the building if the City chose to sell him the
property. He indicated that the historic landmark status would remain, and that he would convert
the building to retail and office space after a period of time. Primarily, the building would be
used as a storage area.
Christopher Wass, Des Moines, Iowa, and Richard Roseland of Roseland Architects, 2330
Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa, gave a brief overview of the proposed project. Mr. Roseland stated
that office space would be provided on the upper level, and retail/commercial use would be
located on the first floor. He further stated that because of the historic landmark status, no
significant changes would be made to the building itself other than structural. The interior
would be demolished, and an elevator would be installed. The old fire station portion of the
building would be converted into a restaurant. When questioned by the Council, Mr. Wass
indicated that the project would not work without inclusion of the O'Neil Dairy parking lot as
all potential tenants were concerned with parking availability. He further indicated that the
parking added to the entire asset package in terms of trying to finance the project. Mr. Wass
stated that the project would start in four to six months if the City chose to sell him the property.
He explained that the project would take approximately one year to complete.
City Manager Schainker stated that February 28 was the deadline for the City accepting any
purchase offer. If the Council found an acceptable proposal, it would not preclude them from
acting on any offer prior to that time.
Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Wirth, to remove from the table the proposal of Greg Coy for
purchase of the Old City Hall.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The Council discussed the effect of selling the O'Neil Dairy parking lot in conjunction with the
building as well as other issues associated with the purchase of this property. It was determined
that whatever purchase options are accepted by the Council would be incorporated into a
developer's agreement. Further discussion was held regarding the possibility of leasing the
O'Neil lot instead of selling it until after the overall parking situation in has been dealt with in
the downtown area.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-69 rejecting the
proposal of Greg Coy for purchase of the Old City Hall.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Brown, to direct Staff to work with Christopher Wass in
preparing an agreement for sale and development of the Old City Hall.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
TOXIC CLEAN-UP DAY PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM: Pam Vokolek, Public Relations
Officer, reported on the public education program for Toxic Clean-Up Day, which is scheduled
for May 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the west parking lot of City Hall. She stated that
$5,000 in Resource Recovery Funds has been allocated for promotion and administration for the
event. Those participating in the event must make an appointment ahead of time, and they can
be made from April 15 through May 13 by phoning the Resource Recovery Plant. Ms. Vokolek
detailed the promotional strategies for all age groups.
Council Member Hoffman suggested that the promotion for school-age children also include a
student poster contest and exhibit the posters in the City Hall display case and buses.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Tedesco, to approve the public relations program for Toxic
Clean-Up Day.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: Public Relations
Officer Pam Vokolek informed those present on the extensive public educational program
associated with the City's solid waste management activities. This program is aimed at all
school-age groups as well as adults and the community. The 12 promotional strategies
suggested for this program include focus groups; the creation of a logo which emphasizes
"reduce, reuse, recycle, or recover" as a theme; a technical brochure regarding the Resource
Recovery Plant's operation; a "fun facts" set of cards; an activity booklet for young elementary
school students which would provide word games, puzzles, etc., associated with solid waste; a
recycling contest by middle school youngsters; a newspaper insert for high school students that
would be published in promotion of the Fall Environmental Fair; the Fall Environmental Fair;
a media campaign with public service announcements featuring the Mayor and Council
members; a Speaker's Bureau; a "Waste Management" fact corner on the City's utility insert;
and, the use of an outside public relations firm for production of a professional video on the
Ames plan for solid waste management.
In reference to the recycling contest planned for middle school students, Council Member
Campbell suggested that they might consider collecting glass in lieu of plastic milk containers
since it was not accepted at the Resource Recovery Plant.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to approve the public relations program for the City's solid
waste management activities.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
TRUCK LOADING ZONE AT 2420 LINCOLN WAY: Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-70 amending the parking meter map and relocating the "Truck
Loading Zone" in front of 2420 Lincoln Way west approximately 35 feet.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
U.S. 30/SOUTH DAYTON LIFT STATION RELOCATION: Moved by Brown, seconded by
Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-71 awarding contract to McAninch Corporation of
Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $343,787.00 for the U.S. 30/South Dayton Avenue Lift
Station Relocation Project and approving the contract and bond.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SOUTH 16TH STREET TWIN BOX CULVERT: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Brown, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-72 awarding contract to Jensen Road Company of Des Moines,
Iowa, in the amount of $175,826.70 for construction of the South 16th Street Twin Box Culvert
Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS: Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-73 approving Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) and
Urban Systems Traffic Efficiency Program (USTEP) grant agreements with the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT) for traffic signals at the Chestnut Street/South Duff
Avenue intersection.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CONVERSION OF PARKING METERS IN CITY HALL LOT: Moved by Hoffman, seconded
by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-74 amending the parking meter map to change
the duration and rate on certain meters in City Lot N located east of City Hall.
Council Member Brown expressed her concern on the rate change from 10¢/hour to 20¢/hour
and that, financially, people would be better off leasing a space from the City in lieu of feeding
the meter. City Manager Schainker stated that although it may be cheaper for individuals to
lease, the space is designated for only one lessor instead of utilizing shared parking. It was also
noted that the convenience of a parking space would be attractive to those who can not find
parking in the downtown area, and they would be willing to pay the higher rate. The 20¢ per
hour parking would be consistent with meter rates elsewhere in the City.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-75 authorizing the
expenditure of $3,500 from the Contingency Fund and $3,000 from the Parking Fund for
conversion of 36 meters in the East City Hall Lot (Lot N) to 10-hour durations and from 10¢ to
20¢ per hour.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
GINKGO TREES: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to set March 8, 1994, as the date
of public hearing to hear concerns regarding the removal of certain ginkgo trees in the downtown
area.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
MOBILE OPERATIONS CENTER: Moved by Brown, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 94-76 authorizing the expenditure of $22,000 for the purchase and
conversion of a Cy-Ride bus into a mobile operations center.
There was brief discussion regarding the funding of the acquisition and conversion of this
vehicle.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR DEPOT: Moved by Parks, seconded by Campbell, to
set March 1, 1994, at 5:00 p.m. as the date and time of a special meeting to consider an extension
of the Developer's Agreement for the Ames Depot between Main Street Station, L.C. and the
City of Ames.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CITY CLERK'S DISABILITY: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to certify City Clerk Sandra
Ryan's disability, giving her authorization to apply to the City's Utility Retirement Board for
disability income benefits.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Council Member Campbell informed the Council that a brown bag luncheon
meeting regarding Outreach activities was set for noon on March 4, 1994.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to authorize the Mayor and Council to write a letter
to the Iowa legislature regarding the impact the property tax freeze has on the City and its
general obligation bonding.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Tedesco stated that he had been contacted by a property owner regarding snow
removal from sidewalks. The property owner had received a bill for snow removal work
performed on his rental property. Because City Staff is not aware of specific lease arrangements
between landlords and tenants, the procedure is to post notification on the front door of the
property where snow removal is to be performed.
Council Member Hoffman had received a complaint regarding the City's snow ordinance with
the towing of vehicles. The car owner spent four hours trying to reclaim the vehicle.
Council Member Hoffman distributed copies of a letter she received from Tom Barton, Director
of the Ames Laboratory, in response to letters written from Dr. William McCormack and Joe
Lynch regarding the Old WPC site health hazards.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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Jill Ripperger, Recording Secretary Larry R. Curtis, Mayor