HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/12/1994MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 12, 1994
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., April 12, 1994, in the City Council
Chambers in the City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Curtis presiding and the
following Council Members present: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco, and Wirth.
PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY: Mayor Curtis proclaimed April 22, 1994, as Arbor Day.
Bill LaGrange and Linda Naeve, members of the Ames Beautification Committee, were present
to accept the proclamation.
BUILDING SAFETY WEEK PROCLAMATION: Jeff Pearson, Building Official, was present
to accept a proclamation from Mayor Curtis proclaiming the week of April 10-16, 1994, as
Building Safety Week.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: Sally Reed, Ames Public Library
Director, Dan Celania, and Harry Weiss, accepted a proclamation from Mayor Curtis
proclaiming the week of April 17-23, 1994, as National Library Week.
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL BICYCLE WEEK: Mayor Curtis proclaimed May as
National Bicycle Month and noted that Ride-A-Bike to Work or School was being recognized
from May to September 1994. Dennis Jones, Marty Morrell, and Craig Corson were present to
accept the proclamation.
NATIONAL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WEEK PROCLAMATION: Members from the local
Boys and Girls Club accepted a proclamation from Mayor Curtis proclaiming the week of April
10-16, 1994, as National Boys and Girls Club Week.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Curtis noted that the wording of...."with Bell Salvage" was to be
removed from Item No. 17 and that Item No. 13 was pulled from the agenda by Staff.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the following items on the Consent
Agenda, removing Item No. 21 for separate consideration:
Motion to approve payment of claims.
Motion to approve minutes of the regular meeting of March 22, 1994, and of the special meeting
of April 1, 1994.
Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses:
a) Class C Liquor - Winstons/Tazzles, 124-126 Welch Avenue.
b) Special Class C Liquor - Great Plains Sauce & Dough, 129 Main St.
Motion to approve certification of Civil Service applicants.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-117 approving and adopting Supplement No. 15 to the City Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-118 adopting new and revised fees for 1994-95.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-119 approving farm lease for airport property.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-120 approving Police Department's request to continue operation of
Narcotics Task Force and application for funding from Drug Control System Improvement
Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-121 approving amendment of collective bargaining agreement with
Ames Firefighters to include provision for Flexible Benefits Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-122 approving Road Use Tax Fund Street Construction Program Report.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-123 rejecting bids, waiving formal bidding requirements and negotiating
a contract for Metals Disposal for Resource Recovery Plant.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-124 accepting bids and awarding contract to Taylor Lumber/Sellers Co.
in the amount of $25,564 for Douglas Fir Poles for Transmission Lines.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-125 accepting bids and awarding contract to Scientific Atlanta in the
amount of $116,250 for Load Management Devices.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-126 approving plans and specifications for Mortensen Road 69 kV
Transmission Line Relocation Project; setting May 6, 1994, as bid due date and May 24, 1994,
as date of public hearing and award of contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-128 approving plans and specifications for 1994 Street Reconstruction
Program; setting May 4, 1994, as bid due date and May 10, 1994, as date of public hearing and
award of contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-129 approving contract and bond of Shriver Construction Company for
Parks Maintenance Facility.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
RESOURCE RECOVERY PLANT RENOVATION PROJECTS: Council Member Brown
questioned what would happen to the remainder of general obligation bond funding if there were
monies left over after the renovation was completed.
Paul Wiegand, Public Works Director, explained that because the bonds had not yet been sold,
the cost of the projects will match the amount of the funding of the general obligation bonds.
Moved by Brown, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NOS. 94-127A AND 94-127B
approving plans and specifications for Resource Recovery System Renovation Projects; setting
June 1, 1994, as bid due date and June 28, 1994, as date of public hearing and award of contract.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PRESENTATION FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES: Mayor Curtis presented a check in
the amount of $646,009 to homeowners in the South Riverside, South Russell, South Maple, and
South Hazel neighborhoods. The check signified the City's purchase of the first 13
properties associated with the buy-out program for flood-damaged properties.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one appeared for this portion of the meeting.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSES: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to approve the following new
liquor license applications:
a) Class C Liquor - The Mikado, 320 South 16th Street.
b) Seasonal Class B Beer - Ames Slowpitch Softball Association, River Valley Park.
c) Class C Liquor - Krypton Club, 111 5th Street.
Council Member Tedesco questioned when it was important for Council to take into
consideration the number of violations against a licensed establishment. City Attorney John
Klaus explained the process of the State imposing sanctions upon establishments in violation.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY: Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to refer
to Staff a request from Jeff and Cindy Gilmore to purchase a 25-foot strip of City property
adjacent to 1605 Jackson Drive.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR PAVING OF ALLEY: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Wirth, to refer to Staff
a request from petitioners for the paving of an alley from 6th Street to 7th Street between Grand
Avenue and Hodge Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RURAL SUBDIVISION WAIVER: Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth, to waive the right to
review a four lot subdivision located at the limit of the City's two-mile subdivision review area
as requested by Morris Muehlenthaler.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SALE OF BESSIE MYERS ESTATE FARM: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to
approve a request from First National Bank for the City of Ames' concurrence in a possible sale
of farmland that was left by will from Bessie Myers to the City for the benefit of Mary Greeley
Medical Center.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FARMERS MARKET: The item was pulled from this meeting's agenda.
ASSET JOINT FUNDER RECOMMENDATIONS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Brown,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-130 approving the allocation of $2,000 from Local Option
Taxes for ASSET administrative expenses.
Sheila Lundt, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that although the three ASSET funders
were asked to allocate $2,000 each, the Government of the Student Body (GSB) has indicated
that they would be allocating only $1,500.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-131 approving the
appointment of Suzan Shierholz to serve as the City representative to COMPASS.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CITY HALL EXTERIOR ARTWORK: Moved by Brown, seconded by Campbell, to approve
a request from the Public Art Policy and Acquisition Commission for approval of the City Hall
exterior artwork contract with Janet Lofquist.
Mary Atherly, member of the Commission, explained the selection of the wording to be used in
conjunction with the artwork which will be placed at the east side entrance of City Hall. Ms.
Atherly stated that the quote was selected from a speech given by Herbert Hoover.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PARKING ON AMES HIGH RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUEST: Moved by Campbell, seconded
by Brown, to reject the request for use of the right-of-way of Ames High Drive for parking, and
to direct Staff to negotiate an agreement with school officials for transfer of the street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RECONSIDERATION OF DRIVEWAY ACCESS FOR H&F OFFICE BUILDING: Moved
by Brown, seconded by Parks, to reconsider the request for an exception to placement of
driveways and openings on arterial streets.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Brown, seconded by Parks, to direct Staff to work with the developers to evaluate a
right in only access to the property that will prevent left turning traffic from using the entrance.
Council Member Tedesco stated that the important point is that when the developers purchased
this property, they had the option to access it off 16th Street. He felt that the City's word needs
to be good when citizens plan for the future.
Council Member Campbell agreed with Council Member Tedesco, and stated that she would be
changing her vote at this time.
Council Member Wirth felt that safety should still be the overriding concern.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Tedesco. Voting Nay:
Wirth. Motion carried.
EXCEPTION TO FLOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Tedesco,
to deny a request from Ken Heilskov for an exception to the City's 1993-94 Flood Recovery
Program to purchase property located at 328 South Russell Avenue.
Vanessa Baker-Latimer, Housing Coordinator, stated that an offer was made by the City through
its buy-out program to purchase this home which sustained 50% or more damage from the 1993
summer flooding. Mr. Heilskov submitted a counter offer, however, it was in conflict with
regulations set by FEMA and the Department of Economic Development. The Heilskov's had
until this date in order to respond to the purchase agreement. She informed the Council that they
could extend the deadline to allow the property owners time to reconsider the City's offer.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to amend the motion by allowing a 48-hour extension
to the purchase offer from this date.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Wirth. Voting Nay:
Tedesco. Motion carried.
Vote on Motion as Amended: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON CAMPUSTOWN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS: Mayor Curtis declared the
hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-132 awarding contracts
to Manatt's, Inc., in the amount of $627,318.22 for Division I, Utilities and Paving, and to
Koester Construction Company in the amount of $218,000.00 for Division II, Clock Tower.
Paul Wiegand, Director of Public Works, explained the need for five-foot right-of-way
acquisitions in the block south of Chamberlain Street in order to accommodate parking needs.
He further explained that the City was unable to get two property owners to agree to the
acquisition. Mr. Wiegand stated that it would be necessary to return the donation of already
obtained acquisitions to H & F. It was reported that parallel parking changes would need to be
made to the project since the right-of-ways could no longer be utilized.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to direct staff to revise the plans and specifications
for Division I, Utilities and Paving, in order to include parallel parking on both sides of the street
in the block between Chamberlain and Hunt Streets.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON AMES/ISU ICE ARENA PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS: Mayor Curtis
declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was
declared closed.
Moved by Brown, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-133 receiving report
of bids and delaying award of contract on the Ames/ISU Ice Arena Parking Lot Improvements
Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 1994 JOINT SEALING PROGRAM: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open.
There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-134 awarding
contract for the 1994 Joint Sealing Program to Fort Dodge Asphalt Company in the amount of
$36,000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 1994 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open.
There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-135 awarding contract
for the 1994 Slurry Seal Program to Fort Dodge Asphalt Company in the amount of $94,800.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON CHESTNUT/DUFF TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT: Mayor Curtis declared the
hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Brown, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-136 awarding contract
to Dickinson Company, Inc., in the amount of $77,350 for the Chestnut Street/South Duff
Avenue Traffic Signal Project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE MODIFYING THROUGH ROUTE DESIGNATION FOR ELWOOD DRIVE:
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance modifying the
"through route" ordinance to include signal and stop sign exceptions along Elwood Drive at the
Oakland Road/Airport Road, South 16th Street, and Mortensen Road intersections.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parks, to suspend the rules required for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parks, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3270 modifying the "through route" ordinance to include signal and stop
sign exceptions along Elwood Drive at the Oakland Road/Airport Road, South 16th Street, and
Mortensen Road intersections.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COST RECOVERY FOR CLEAN-UP ORDINANCE: Moved
by Tedesco, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance providing for a plan for
the City of Ames to clean up hazardous materials spills and to recover the costs associated with
the clean-up should the responsible party fail to do so.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMES/ISU ICE ARENA HOCKEY CAMP AGREEMENT: Moved by WIrth, seconded by
Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-137 approving an agreement between the City of
Ames and C & T Special Events, Inc., for Ice Arena Hockey Camp from July 10 through August
6, 1994, and to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-138 authorizing the Ames/ISU Ice Arena to
remain open year-round.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ALTERNATE-SIDE PARKING ON 12TH STREET: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Parks,
to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance which would designate alternate-side parking
restrictions with a 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. change over period on 12th Street between Kellogg
Avenue and Burnett Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM CONTRACTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-139 approving Resource Recovery System contracts with Story
County, Nevada, Story City, Huxley, Roland, Maxwell, Colo, Gilbert, Kelley, Cambridge, and
Zearing.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CHANGE ORDER FOR LIGHTS ON SOUTH DUFF WIDENING PROJECT: Moved by
Wirth, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-140 approving a change order to
add ornamental street lights with associated work and change the traffic signal poles for a net
contract increase of $66,784.60.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY APPLICATION: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by
Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-141 approving the application for the "Bicycle
Friendly Community" Program, and directing Staff to send the required documents and
application fee of $175 to the League of Wheelmen.
Marty Morrell, President of the Friends of Central Iowa Biking, explained that the program's
purpose is to increase awareness and acceptance of bicycling as a means of recreation, fitness
and transportation, and to promote bicycle safety.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ABANDONMENT OF UTILITY EASEMENTS: Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-142 abandoning certain utility easements pertaining to Lots 2 and
3 of Hilgenbergs 2nd Subdivision, Ames, Iowa.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SONDROL AVENUE: City Manager Steve Schainker reported that a number of complaints had
been received from business owners on Sondrol Avenue concerning parking violations along
Sondrol. It was observed that vehicles, trailers, materials, and equipment were being parked or
stored illegally on public right-of-way. There is a shortage of adequate parking, thereby
requiring businesses to park on City right-of-way. Council Members Wirth and Tedesco met
with property owners and City Staff to address several issues. Staff has drawn up four items for
Council approval to deal with the parking problems on Sondrol, to which the property owners
are agreeable: Directing City Attorney to draft an ordinance designating parking prohibitions;
issuing temporary obstruction permits for property owners that abut Sondrol Avenue with the
obstruction permit being limited to the parking of vehicles only; directing City Attorney to
prepare documents for vacating right-of-way along Sondrol Avenue and transfer the right-of-
way to property owners; and, referring to Staff the reconsideration of hard-surface parking
requirements in General Industrial (G-I) zoned areas.
Darin Stoll, Mechanical Comfort, 212 Sondrol Drive, discussed the issue of the hard-surface
parking requirement. He had conformed to this requirement and feels there is a lack of
consistency in the enforcement of the hard-surface parking policy with other businesses in the
area. Mr. Stoll indicated that he owns another lot at his current location, and asked that there
by some resolution to the parking requirement before he proceeded to develop the land.
Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to: a) direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance
designating parking prohibitions along both sides of Sondrol Avenue from East Lincoln Way
to the north end of Sondrol Avenue; b) issue a temporary obstruction permit for all property
owners that abut Sondrol Avenue with the obstruction permit being limited to the parking of
vehicles only; c) direct the City Attorney to prepare documents for vacation of outside 12-1/2
feet of right-of-way along Sondrol Avenue and transfer the 12-1/2 feet to adjacent property
owners with the stipulation that easements for utilities be retained; and, d) refer to Staff
reconsideration of hard-surface parking requirements in General Industrial (G-I) zoned areas.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FEMA 404 HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT FUNDS: Moved by Brown, seconded by
Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-143 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Disaster
Assistance Agreement with the Iowa Emergency Management Division (IEMD) for FEMA 404
Grant funds, and authorizing the Housing Coordinator to be the Staff contact between the City
and IEMD.
Vanessa Baker-Latimer, Housing Coordinator, explained that under these funds, properties
purchased that sustained less than 15% of their pre-flood fair market value would only be
purchased when they are contiguous with other properties that would be purchased as part of the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Discussion was held regarding the issue of homes that were
not damaged 15%, and FEMA's interpretation of contiguous properties. Ms. Baker-Latimer
reported that the homes purchased under these funds have to be demolished. FEMA
representatives have already been to Ames in order to establish demolition timetables. She
further reported that the next round of meetings with home owners has been set to purchase
flood-damaged properties.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT FOR 1915 MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Moved by Tedesco,
seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-144 proposing a developer's agreement
with Christopher Wass for the 1915 Municipal Building, and setting April 26, 1994, as date of
public hearing.
Council Member Parks questioned if the individuals renting parking spaces in the O'Neil Dairy
parking lot had been notified of its lease to the potential developer. It was reported that those
people have not yet been notified as nothing would change until the actual renovation takes
place.
City Manager Schainker explained the lease arrangements of the parking lot, however,
maintenance responsibilities of the lot had not been discussed. He noted that according to the
developer's agreement, renovation of the building would not have to begin until one year from
the date of the agreement.
Christopher Wass, developer from Des Moines, Iowa, stated that the one-year buffer was built
in due to the size and nature of the project. He further stated that the renovation was already 45
days behind schedule, so he was anxious to begin the project as soon as possible.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made portion of these minutes.
COMMERCIAL PLASTICS LOAN AGREEMENT: Steve Schainker, City Manager, explained
that the Revolving Loan Fund was structured as a five-year loan, one-half of prime, interest
payments for the first two years, with interest and principal payable for the remaining three
years. He further explained that in the event of non-payment, the loan will revert to double
prime rate.
Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-145 approving a
contract between the City of Ames EDSA Revolving Loan Fund and Commercial Plastic
Packaging, Inc., and allowing funds to be made available to the business in the amount of
$42,000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
FLOOD MITIGATION PRIORITIES: City Manager Steve Schainker stated that the City
Council needed to revisit the prioritization of flood relief assistance for remaining projects
damaged by last summer's floods. He reported that requests have been received from the
King's City Mobile Home Park, the Masonic Temple, and for the sanitary sewer line
relief which would affect a vast amount of citizens in commercial areas as well as
residential neighborhoods. Mr. Schainker reported that the City would seek funding
from CDBG supplemental funds which would be administered by state agencies. He
further reported that the state's priority rests with the purchase of homes, but he felt it
was worthwhile for the City to seek this funding.
Murl Whattoff, 106 South Dayton Road, stated that he was the owner of the King's City Mobile
Home Park. He reported that there were currently 20 lots now occupied by mobile homes, and
two new units which were moved in after the flooding have been elevated according to FEMA
requirements. He further reported that approximately 46 lots were vacated, however, some were
in the process of renovation.
Council Member Hoffman stated it was her desire to see that the King's City Mobile Home Park
and sanitary sewer line relief project were placed high on the priority list. She felt it was
important to seek funding for those projects that had a greater chance of receiving the funding.
Council Member Campbell indicated that the relief sanitary sewer line would affect many people
in mitigating the flood-related problems.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to establish prioritization for flood mitigation efforts
in the following order: 1) Relief Sanitary Sewer Line; 2) King's City Mobile Home Park; 3)
Masonic Temple; and, 4) Other Commercial Properties.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Council Member Campbell asked about the schedule for the report on the hospital
options. There was discussion regarding the establishment of a procedure to deal with the issue.
It was determined that the Council would decide on a procedural direction at the next regular
meeting.
Council Member Parks questioned Staff regarding City regulations which disallow cars with "for
sale" signs to park in the Wal-Mart lot. It was noted that this use is not allowed in that particular
zoning district.
Council Member Hoffman questioned the enforcement of screening/buffering requirements for
Wal-Mart. She stated that several plantings in the parking lot had died, and they had not been
replaced. She asked Staff to look into the situation.
Council Member Brown had received a request that a sidewalk be installed on the west side of
Grand Avenue between Cub Foods and Top-O-Hollow Road. Public Works Director Wiegand
reported that there is no requirement in place at this time for the City to enforce the installation.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to place the first passage of an ordinance to ban leaf
burning on the agenda for the April 26 meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Wirth stated that she had met with an ISU student who was interested in having
a street named after George Washington Carver. She had encouraged that student to talk with
each of the Council members.
Council Member Tedesco thanked those City Staff members who had been working with the
business owners on Sondrol Avenue in trying to remedy the parking problems.
Council Member Hoffman asked about the status of the erosion problem in the Ontario
Cemetery. Public Works Director Wiegand explained that because the cemetery erosion
occurred within a right-of-way, the delay was due to federal aid regulations imposed by the
Department of Transportation. He was hopeful that a contract for reimbursement of costs could
be negotiated by June.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Jill Ripperger, Acting City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor