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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 05/24/1994MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA MAY 24, 1994 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:05 p.m., May 24, l994, 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, Tedesco, and Wirth. Council Member Parks was absent. PROCLAMATION FOR POPPY DAYS: Mayor Curtis proclaimed May 27 and 28, 1994, as Poppy Days. Ms. Ann Rehbein, of the American Legion Auxiliary, was present for the proclamation. CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1. Motion to approve payment of claims. 2. Motion to approve minutes of the special meetings of May 3 and May 9, l994, and of the regular meeting of May 10, l994. 3. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses: a) Class B Liquor - Holiday Inn-Gateway Center, 2100 Green Hills Dr. b) Class C Beer - Snyder Drug, Inc. 207 South Duff Avenue. 4. Motion to set June 21, l994, at 7:00 p.m. as Council Workshop to discuss rural water. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 94-196 approving appointment of Bob Kindred and Paul Wiegand to service as City's representatives to Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA). 6. RESOLUTION NO. 94-197 approving appointment of Aaron Kurdle as one of GSB's representatives to the Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 94-198 approving modification of bid due dates for Resource Recovery System Modifications Projects; setting June 15, 1994, as bid due date and July 12, 1994, as date of public hearing and award of contract. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 94-199 approving preliminary plans and specifications for construction of grain storage and drying bins for Water Pollution Control; setting June 15, l994, as bid due date and June 28, l994, as date of public hearing and award of contract. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 94-200 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Squaw Creek Relief Siphon Project; setting June 22, 1994, as bid due date and June 28, 1994, as date of public hearing and award of contract. 10. RESOLUTION NO.94-201 approving contract and bond for G.M. Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $819,920.60 for Bentwood Subdivision Utilities l994. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 94-202 awarding contract to Linwood Mining & Minerals Corporation in the amount of $197,250 for l994-95 Pebble Lime requirements. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 94-203 approving approving final plat for Parkview Heights Subdivision, 21st Addition. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 94-204 approving final plat for Northridge Parkway Subdivision, 11th Addition. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: Mr. Sam Pritchard, 912 Kellogg Avenue, came forward to express his concern regarding a possible conflict of interest with Council Member Parks voting on the hospital ownership issue, since Council Member Park's wife is employed by MGMC Foundation. FIREWORKS PERMIT: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to approve request from Iowa Special Olympics Committee for fireworks permit for May 26, l994. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. BANNER REQUEST: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, to approve request from Downtown Betterment Association for "Welcome to Downtown Ames" banner to be placed over Main Street. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. PET CREMATORIUM: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Campbell, to refer to Staff request from Donna Rizzo, DVM, to install pet crematorium at 1416 South Duff Avenue. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. NORTHRIDGE SUBDIVISION: Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth, to refer to Staff request from Northridge Subdivision developers regarding street improvements. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Brown, to approve request from ISU for encroachment permit to install sign at College of Veterinary Medicine entrance on Elwood Drive. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON MORTENSEN ROAD 69: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. No one wishing to testify, the hearing was closed. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION 94-205 resoliciting bids for Mortensen Road 69 kV Transmission Line Relocation; setting June 8, l994, as new bid due date and June 14, l994, as date of public hearing and award of contract. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. SEAL COAT RECONSTRUCTION: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. No one wishing to testify, the hearing was closed. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION 94-206 awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc., in the amount of $80,000 for 1994 Seal Coat Reconstruction Program. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REGARDING 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to approve first passage of ordinance designating 20 mph speed limit on South Dakota at Todd Drive intersection during school crossing periods. Discussion was held regarding the 20 mph designation. This will be the third location for that designation. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown to suspend the rules required for the passage of an 2 ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco to pass on second and third readings and adopt ORDINANCE NO.3275 designating a 20 mph speed limit on South Dakota at Todd Drive intersection during school crossing periods. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO PARKING REGULATIONS: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, for second passage of ordinance establishing special exceptions to parking regulations for economic or cultural events/activities. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to suspend the rules required for the passage of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.3276 establishing special exceptions to parking regulations for economic or cultural events/activities. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE FOR RATE CREDIT OF LOAD MANAGEMENT SWITCH: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell to approve second passage of ordinance granting rate credit for installation of load management switch. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to suspend the rules required for the passage of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.3277 granting rate credit for installation of load management switch. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REGARDING WATER RATES AND CHARGES: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman to approve second passage of ordinance revising water rates and charges. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Wirth, to suspend the rules required for the passage of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on third reading and to adopt ORDINANCE NO.3278 granting the revising of water rates and charges. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 3 ORDINANCE FOR ALTERNATE-SIDE PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3274 designating alternate-side parking restrictions on 12th Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AGREEMENT FOR THE DEPOT PROJECT: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-207 approving amendment to development agreement for the Depot Project. Mr. Schainker stated that in March an extension was granted to developers to gain more time for leasing the project. It was not certain at that time if developers could prelease an adequate amount of space. The option then was to phase-in the project. Mr. Schainker stated that he was not comfortable with that option. In working with the developer it was agreed to do it as one project. In order to accomplish this it involved making the project 12,000 square feet less in size, and still retain the original character of the depot. An amendment was given to Council Members calling attention to changes in the east and west buildings and elevation changes. Mr. Schainker stressed that this is not a restoration project. He would like to recommend that the commencement date be delayed until the developer has secured all necessary permits for building and an unconditional letter of financing, which will probably not take place until after June l, l994. Mr. Schainker asked for an amendment to the contract to give the developers until July l, l994, to meet the contract criteria. Mr. Jim Hubbell of Hubbell Realty in Des Moines, went over the project and announced that they were ready to proceed and are seeking final approval. The project is leased, financed and they believe everyone will be proud of it. By scaling back the square footage they can meet all of the concerns Mr. Schainker mentioned. Their new plan leaves the depot intact. They can renovate the entire structure, strengthen the design and marketing focus, and feels it accomplishes the main goals set forth by the Council. They expect to have all necessary permits in hand by June 30, l994. They are ready for a construction start in early July. Mr. Bob Olson of VOV Architects in Des Moines, presented slides of the depot project and current perspectives. He discussed the actual work that will be done to the depot building regarding restoration. Mr. Hubbell spoke with the staff regarding who the tenants will be. However, he stated that retailers like to make their own announcements and they do not reveal the names unless the tenants have given them permission. He would feel free to discuss categories, etc. Mr. Hubbell felt the announcements of retailers would be made over the next three months. Mr. Hubbell stated that he has leasing and financing in place and expects the project to be completed by March l, l995. Mr. Schainker stated that when the site is turned over to the developer that they have the right to use the total parking lot for construction, therefore, parking will be disrupted. It is hoped that areas of the parking lot can be isolated for public parking. Farmer's Market will be allowed to maintain space until commencement date of construction. Mr. Sam Pritchard, 912 Kellogg, stated this was the first design of the project he had seen. He hoped Council could find a way to provide public green space. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by Mayor, and hereby 4 made a portion of these minutes. BANK DEPOSITORY SERVICES: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell to approve RESOLUTION NO. 94-209 approving award for bank depository services to Brenton Savings Bank for FY's l994-95, l995-96, and l996-97 with 3-year renewal option. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open for the current budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, l994. Ms. Carol Collings, Budget Officer, indicated there were changes in formatting of amendment book to make it easier to read, and pages 3-9 contain major and significant changes. There is a new fund called Flood Mitigation. This fund will summarize local matches coming in. Council Member Tedesco asked if the storm sewer fund is the new maintenance fund. The answer was yes. There will be two sources of revenue making up this fund to be paid out this year. The hearing was declared closed. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman to approve RESOLUTION NO. 94-208 amending current budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, l994. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. MUNICIPAL POOL: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94- 210 revised agreement with Ames Community School District for Municipal Pool. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PROHIBIT PARKING: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth to direct City Attorney to draft ordinance prohibiting parking in certain areas in the Northridge Parkway Subdivision, llth Addition. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. OFFICIAL PARKING METER MAP: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-211 revising the Official Parking Meter Map to make changes planned in the Campustown Improvement Project. Council Member Hoffman indicated that she had received some complaints about parking meters, and more particularly parking, on the south end of Welch. She indicated it was a somewhat dangerous area with Towers traffic and Council might want to eliminate some parking in that area. Mr. Paul Wiegand, Public Works Director, indicated he had heard those same comments. A review was started this spring as far as utilization and the review will continue again in the fall when the students come back. They will come back with a recommendation at that time. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. USTEP FUNDING: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94- 212 approving USTEP funding for South Duff Avenue commercial intersection improvements at South 16th Street, Chestnut Street, and Airport Road. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by Mayor, and hereby 5 made a portion of these minutes. (Council Member Wirth left at 8:05 p.m. and returned to meeting at 8:10 p.m.) FLOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown motion to deny request from Ken and Pam Heilskov to redirect federal flood recovery grant funds to elevate their property located at 328 South Russell in connection with the City's Flood Recovery Program. Vanessa Baker-Latimer, Housing Coordinator, stated she had a request from Heilskovs to elevate their structure. In February plans were presented regarding acquisition, elevation of structures, etc. After reviewing the plans that were approved for Story and Boone County the regulations state that any funds received from FEMA, flood insurance, etc. will be used as leverage against any project. On the Heilskovs property the policy reads that the cost of elevation would not exceed $30,000. The funding amounts received by the owner exceeds that amount, therefore the property would not be eligible to receive any funding under this activity. She recommended denial based upon policies already adopted. Mr. Heilskov, owner of property at 328 S. Russell, stated he wrote a letter according to instructions from city staff. He needs to have home bought out or elevated. Under the guidelines, he cannot have the house bought out now. If he wants to keep flood insurance, the city needs to allow the home to be elevated. Mr. Heilskov asked if the city would approve "sweat equity" program. He was told the city would be unable to approve "sweat equity". Council Member Campbell asked if the reason Mr. Heilskov was unable to be bought out was his interest in being charged for his time rather than a contractor's time. Ms. Baker-Latimer stated that Mr. Heilskov received insurance proceeds for this property. Insurance proceeds under FEMA should have been used for repair or restoring the structure. Ms. Baker-Latimer stated they had no choice in subtracting out amounts received that were not put back into the structure. Receipts for materials or labor were not received from Mr. Heilskov. Mayor Curtis asked if there are funds available for buying this property. Ms. Baker-Latimer stated there are funds to buy the property, however, she would still have to subtract any monies which have been used to repair the property. An offer was made on the property, but it was turned down. Mr. Heilskov stated he thought he had given Vanessa a copy of receipts. He felt it would be better for all parties if the house could be purchased. Mr. Heilskov was advised that the city's limitations and guidelines would not allow "sweat equity" to be considered. Mr. Heilskov was advised that if property was not purchased and not elevated it would have to set vacant. Discussion was held regarding the value of the home versus the price offered and the amount the homeowners would have to come up with due to the mortgage. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously. PURCHASE OFFERS IN FLOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-213 approving purchase offers in connection with the City's Flood Recovery Program in the South Russell, Riverside, Hazel and Maple neighborhoods. 6 Ms. Baker-Latimer presented slides on second round of buy-outs after receiving additional funds from FEMA (for homes receiving less than 50 percent damage) due to the floods. Slides showed participating areas as well as spot homes left which were not bought out. This issue will be brought back to council as to how the city will maintain this area as green space. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to deny counter-offer from Leland and Joanie Lubka to purchase property located at 457 South Maple in connection with the City's Flood Recovery Program. Ms. Baker-Latimer recommended that an exception not be made to the Lubka property. She also recommended that an extension of the offer be made until 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 27, l994. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman to adopt RESOLUTION 94-214 approving policies and procedures for the City's Phase III Affordable Housing Program in the Bentwood Subdivision. Ms. Baker-Latimer informed Council that they have already received an award letter from Iowa Finance Authority for approval of the project along with the developer's agreement and financial agreement. Phase III policies and procedures are ready to be adopted. Lien provisions now need to be discussed for any adjustments. The Council discussed the issue of who gains from the sale of the house to the second buyer. Some members voiced objections to the City making any monetary gain from the sale to the second generation of home buyers in this program. Mr. Brian O'Connell, Director of Planning and Housing, stated options are being presented now because those in Phase I and II had difficulties. The objectives of the program is to help the city amass monies to assist in affordable housing; another objective is to maintain homes at affordable housing prices. It was decided that 8 percent payback of the sale price of the home when sold by the initial buyer during the seven years following the purchase date or 8 percent payback of the assessed value of the home when any of the other above circumstances occur during the seven years following the purchase date. After the seventh year following the purchase date, if all promises, terms, and conditions have been kept, 100 percent of the lien shall be forgiven. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN BENTWOOD SUBDIVISION: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-215 approving amendment to P-I Plan for ISU Research Park to construct an addition to American Meat Protein Corporation at 2325 North Loop Drive. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and 7 hereby made a portion of these minutes. The City Council Meeting was recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20 p.m. LAND USE POLICY PLAN: Mr. Brian O'Connell, Director of Planning and Housing, asked the Council to begin the implementation phase for this project. An overhead was shown regarding Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations associated with the hospital indirectly. This was brought to the Council's attention last fall. Two to three years of work have been involved by staff as well as the neighborhood. In reviewing the Hospital-Medical policy, measures were taken to make better use of what is available by vertical development, shared parking facilities, landscaping buffers, traffic movement on arterial streets, list of permitted medical uses, and policies that address residential structures in the area. Another component of this issue would be an additional medical zone and the allowance of other permitted uses in the zoning district. The decision by the Council is not to amend the City's law, but to make a decision indicating strategies they wish to implement. The staff is recommending more than one medical zone, the Planning and Zoning Commission is not recommending the two areas for this use. Mr. Ray Anderson, Planner from the Planning and Housing Department, reviewed each of the seven items before the Council. 1. Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) to expand boundaries of existing H-M zone. Recommendation to expand the H-M zone to the east only - 1/2 block from 13th on the north to 10th on the south. This will add approximately 4.4 acres to the H-M area. Also discussed vacating the right-of-way on 12th Street which would result in approximately 5 acres total. A survey showed that an additional 5 acres of land will be needed for new development in the H-M zone. Parts of the expanded area are already owned by medical providers who are established in the H-M area. Council Member Hoffman referred to homes in the area between 11th and 10th streets on Carroll and the value of those homes. Most of the homes in that block are mainly owner-occupied. 2. Permitted and special uses in existing H-M zoning district. Mr. Anderson explained this is an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and discussed what the permitted usages are at this time and what are being proposed. Some uses have been deleted such as, one and two family dwellings, boarding/lodging houses, retirement homes, and nursing homes. Special uses would have to be approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Council Member Campbell asked what are permitted uses? It was answered that those are things in direct line with hospital usage and more of a grandfathering in of what is already there. Council Member Hoffman was concerned with the permitted uses of the H-M zone to include dentists, opticians, etc. Mr. Anderson indicated the Planning Commission hesitated to make some of the existing uses non-conforming. Discussion was held on the wording of being able to expand the existing practices within the H-M zone and definition needed to be applied to "expand". 3. Shared parking regulations in H-M zoning district. Mr. Anderson showed an overhead regarding existing off-street parking regulations and what is proposed. He reported on different parking requirements for those that agree to share parking arrangements versus those businesses that do not. 8 4. Vertical development regulations for the H-M zoning district. Mr. Anderson explained that there are now maximum height restrictions for buildings in the H-M zone. Residential uses are four stories and other uses are nine stories. The proposal would require a minimum building height of two stories, but would exempt principal buildings that now exist. Any expansion of existing buildings requiring 50 percent or more floor area would require that expansion meet the minimum requirement of two stories. Council Member Wirth questioned the statement - "If the existing building was damaged or destroyed they could be rebuilt as a single story building.". She felt that defeated the purpose of the policy. Mr. John Klaus explained the economic disadvantage would motivate concern in replacing the building, e.g. building one-story versus two-story and discussions pursued regarding nonconforming uses. Mr. O'Connell stated the intent of the district is to allow it to develop as an H-M zone. Council Member Campbell acknowledged the goal of the whole district is not a place for residences. Mr. Klaus stated that zoning regulations do cause hardships on certain groups. It is up to the Council to discourage or phase out certain uses in the zoning area. Mr. Klaus related that it could be approached in a different way and that is to say that those structures that were existing before the change in the zoning regulations would not be subject to the policy on non-conforming uses. 5. Screening and buffering requirements in the H-M zoning district. Discussion was held on the elements of what is being proposed for zoning districts separated by a street, and districts separated by a lot line. Overheads were shown of possible plantings which would be used. 6. Housing policy for H-M Zoning District. Mr. Anderson explained the process whereby the developer would be responsible for evaluating the condition of the house and submit that information to the City. The City would determine if the condition of the house is suitable for moving or if demolition would be allowed. If the house was worthy of saving, the house could be relocated. Implementation, the steps of the policy and what would be entailed in relocating the house were discussed. 7. Designation of two areas for M (Medical) land use. Mr. Anderson stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended not to establish alternative medical zones. They recommended that the City Council communicate with ISU through the Health Care Committee about the possibility of shared health care services. Staff felt that area expansion in the existing district doesn't allow for new medical providers and recommended that two areas be zoned for medical. Overheads were shown of alternative sites. One location would be northwest of Dayton Avenue and l3th Street. This site contains 40 acres and would allow for future growth. Another alternate site would be northwest of Grand Avenue and Wheeler. This site would contain 22.5 acres. Dr. Daniel Vos, 2013 Stevenson, stated that Dr. Harms, Dr. Scallon and himself wanted to applaud the Planning and Zoning Commission for their hard work. Both the patients and the neighbors in the area were in favor of enlarging the hospital medical zone because of areas dealing with parking and enlarging. He indicated that their parking requirements are still short. Ms. Nancy Stix, 228 South Kellogg, distributed a letter to members of the Council in favor of expanding boundaries of the H-M area. She addressed the issues of expanding boundaries, screening and buffering, the housing policy, and the creation of two medical areas. 9 Council Member Tedesco stated that Ms. Stix had contacted him earlier regarding the terminology of "redevelopment". Basically it is language schematics. Mr. Sam Pritchard, 912 Kellogg, stated that he recognizes the efforts that have been made, but is less than pleased with the compromise reached. He felt that buffering is a tremendous loss of what is already in place. He asked that Council recognize a transitional zone and leave it in place. Those that buy property not zoned H-M, should not be rewarded monetarily for being allowed to expand. It is ironic to spend so much time discussing affordable housing when you're going to do away with existing affordable homes in the area. Mr. Pritchard also referred to a city-owned triplex that has been vacant for three years which needs to be maintained. Ms. Mary Terpstra, 223 E. 6th Street, spoke on behalf of herself and her husband. They do not believe expansion should occur, but feel the staff has done good work on the issues. Ms. Terpstra referred to the affordable housing issue and stated 32 homes were lost in the flood, we gained 48 houses with the government grant, and lose 28 houses in the H-M zone, which results in a net loss of 12 affordable housing homes. Another issue of concern is to say that we have to rezone because it has already been bought up in speculation is, in fact, one of the most severe problems that the City of Ames has. That is why neighborhoods feel unsafe and why they worry about rezoning. She feels that every neighborhood has a right to be protective of its boundaries. Mr. Rob Weidner, 903 Kellogg, asked the Council to ask themselves if there is a need and what is the justification in sacrificing 28 homes. He referenced pages 40 and 42 of LUPP regarding screening and bufferings. He referred to the alley when going down Carroll and, in looking to the west, you would never know there was a H-M zone. Why is more space needed to create a buffer when this is a natural buffer. Now is the time to consider an area for a conversion zone for the purpose of maintaining affordable housing. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-216 approving amendment to Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) to expand boundaries of existing H-M area as follows: North to East 13th Street; East to Carroll Avenue; South to 10th Street; and West to Kellogg Avenue. Council Member Hoffman stated in view of the affordable housing problem she does not see that expansion is justified, and does not feel the policies are strong enough to warrant the proposal. Council Member Tedesco stated he will support recommendation of the Commission and is doing so in the best interest of the entire community. Moved by Brown, seconded by Hoffman to amend RESOLUTION NO. 94-216 approving amendment to Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) to expand boundaries of existing H-M area by excluding the area south of llth and east to Carroll Avenue. Discussion was held regarding exclusion relating to the non-allowance of additional business in that area. Council Member Brown stated that she was concerned with affordable housing and that area has all owner-occupied homes. Council Member Hoffman stated that they will not be able to open up enough space for what needs to be done. That being the case, house preservation needs to be done. 10 Vote on Motion as Amended: 3-2. Voting Aye: Hoffman, Brown, Wirth. Voting Nay: Tedesco, Campbell. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: 4-l. Voting Aye: Hoffman, Brown, Campbell, Tedesco. Voting Nay: Wirth. Resolution declared adopted, signed by Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Campbell to direct Staff to prepare ordinance amendments to adopt several versions of permitted and special uses in existing H-M Zoning District. Vote on Motion: 4-l. Voting Aye: Hoffman, Brown, Campbell, Tedesco. Voting Nay: Wirth. Motion carried. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Brown to direct Staff to prepare ordinance amendments to adopt shared parking regulations in H-M Zoning District. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Brown, seconded by Campbell to direct Staff to prepare ordinance amendments to adopt vertical development regulations for the H-M Zoning District. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown to direct Staff to prepare ordinance amendments to adopt screening and buffering requirements in the H-M Zoning District. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Brown to approve RESOLUTION NO. 94-217 approving amendment to LUPP to adopt housing policy for H-M Zoning District. Roll Call Vote: 4-l. Voting Aye: Hoffman, Brown, Campbell, Tedesco. Voting Nay: Wirth. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth to adopt RESOLUTION approving amendment to LUPP to designate two areas for M (Medical) land use. Roll Call Vote: 3-2. Voting Aye: Campbell, Brown, Wirth. Voting Nay: Tedesco, Hoffman. Resolution fails. COMMENTS: Council Member Wirth asked for information from staff about Bloomington Road and R50. She recalls the city reconstructing streets in the area for bus routes due to multi-family zoning. She understands the developer is now asking to down-zone that area and would like some information before the issue is brought back to Council. Council Member Tedesco referred to letter regarding subdivision signs from Dean Hunziker. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Brown, to bring back to Council for further consideration. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Council Member Hoffman: Questioned the status of upkeep on the Ontario Cemetery. Mr. Schainker replied that this had to be done by FAUS funding and work was to be done this summer. He didn't know if bids were in yet. Council Member Wirth: Asked Mr. Klaus to comment on conflict of interest concern regarding the sale of MGMC and Council Member Parks. 11 Mr. Klaus stated that conflict of interest occurs when a member of the Council has a personal/financial incentive involved with an issue that is before them on a vote. Mr. Klaus does not see that Council Member Parks has a clear or direct financial interest and feels this matter is best left to the conscious of Council Member Parks. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:56 p.m. Jill Ripperger, Acting City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor Ginger Jones, Recording Secretary 12