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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 06/14/1994MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA JUNE 14, 1994 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., June 14, 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. PUBLIC FORUM: Dallas McGinnis, 2160 Country Club: About 10 days ago, he learned the sidewalk at 223 Welch is to be widened due to renovation in campustown. This would eliminate a garden in that location, and since construction has not yet begun, he would ask that the garden not be destroyed. Council Member Hoffman asked for estimate of when contractors will be moving in. Mr. Schainker replied that construction is scheduled to begin on June 15. Council Member Hoffman asked if construction could be held up. Mayor Curtis stated this should be dealt with at Council comments. IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORT: Mr. Tom Neumann introduced Don Flater with the Department of Health and leader of the effort to develop sampling and analytical work. Mr. Flater introduced Dr. Laverne Whittemeyer who will address health risks. Mr. Flater thanked Mr. Schainker, Mr. Neumann and Ms. Carroll for their efforts and cooperation with the project. Mr. Flater explained that their department has the authority to regulate the use of radiation sources within the State of Iowa. His purpose is to address the report that was distributed tonight. There are two areas of data - on site and off site (off site meaning outside the cyclone fence that goes around the old waste water facility). Mr. Schainker asked to have the adjacent areas looked at because of the possible location of the animal shelter and the youth sports complex. A series of overheads were presented to the Council and to those present. The overheads revealed areas where radiation tests and water samples were taken. The survey activities consisted of surface scans for gamma activity, exposure rate measurements, background soil and water sampling, sampling of surface and sub-surface soil and water, and sampling of sediment and sludge. All exposure rates, measured both outside and inside the fence, were within 20 uR/h above background (the limit used by DOE for application within building structures). The gross alpha and gross beta activity in the water samples, collected from boreholes inside and outside the fence, were all within 15 and 50 pCi/l. Outside the facility fence, the radionuclide concentrations in surface and sub-surface soil samples were all less than the guidelines for unrestricted release, except for one area, adjacent to the north fence. This area of elevated activity was located very close to the fence. Inside the fence, the radionuclide concentrations in surface and sub-surface soil samples exceeded the guidelines for unrestricted release at several locations. These areas were located in the northwest section of the facility and the areas on both sides of Billy Sunday Road, inside the fence. The elevated concentrations of radionuclides at these locations were primarily, but not exclusively, in the top layer of soil. A letter will be sent to the City stating that based upon EPA and Oakridge data, the land can be used for unrestricted use. The release does not include inside the fence, or the 10 meter area to the north. Council Member Hoffman: Council members received a letter asking why IDNR didn't play a role in this issue. The City did invite IDNR to participate. Could you state why IDNR was not involved? Mr. Flater explained that they have legal authority and responsibility for radioactivematerials. If there were chemicals present, IDNR would have a role. They also work under a 28E agreement with other governmental agencies and are able to interact. Mr. Schainker asked if the area within the fence is cleaned up by getting rid of 6 inches of soil, is that all that stands between an unrestricted use declaration? Mr. Flater said after the area was cleaned, they or a private contractor, could come back and take a small number of samples to verify. Mr. Schainker asked if there should be extreme concern over the evaluation finding and does this material pose an immediate health risk to our citizens? Mr. Flater answered no. The biggest problem would be ingestion by dust inhalation. A fence or buffer should be used as a point of safety, but the hazard is not that great. Dr. Whittemeyer stated that a person would have to stand on the "hottest spot" present for 2 1/2 months to equal the same amount of radiation you would get from a chest x-ray. Council Member Brown asked about small children and the ingestion of dust. Dr. Whittemeyer said he was unable to answer the question. Mayor Curtis thanked them for their straight forward and understandable presentation. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 94-219A life insurance coverage with American Mutual Life, RESOLUTION NO. 94-219B long-term disability income insurance from Unum Life Insurance Company of America, RESOLUTION NO. 94-219C property insurance coverage from Chubb Insurance Group, RESOLUTION NO. 94-219D worker's compensation claims administration services from Gallagher-Bassett, RESOLUTION NO. 94-219E changes in health insurance contract and dental services from Blue Cross-Blue Shield. Mr. Scott Johnson, Risk Manager, reported on all of the following areas: a) Life Insurance Coverage with American Mutual Life. The present carrier is Medical Life Insurance Company. After an evaluation of the proposals received, based on terms of coverage, coverage length, and rate base, American Mutual Life was selected. Savings would be $8,532 per year. b) Long-Term Disability Income Insurance from Unum Life Insurance Company of America. The present carrier is Fortis Benefits. After an evaluation of the proposals received, based on terms of coverage, claims administration, rehabilitation services, and rate of coverage, Unum Life Insurance Company of America was selected. Savings would be $4,502 per year. c) Property Insurance Coverage from Chubb Insurance Group. The present carrier is Reliance National/Fireman's Fund. Natural disasters that have occurred in the U.S. have put pressure on the excess insurance market. Reliance offered to make a formal quotation, but declined when they could not renegotiate their insurance treaty with Fireman's Fund. Chubb Insurance Group's quotation has significantly higher deductibles, but staff believes that the fund balances available could cover loss if such should occur. Coverage would be down from $120,000,000 to $100,000,000, however, there are three companies looking at buying the $20,000,000. Over budget cost would be $3,000 per year. d) Worker's Compensation Claims Administration Services from Gallagher-Bassett. The present carrier is Gallagher-Bassett Services, and they have provided services for the past nine years. Requests for proposals were not requested as this was an alternate year for the request of formal bids. Gallagher-Bassett has submitted an administration renewal proposal. Savings would be $6,309 per year. e) Changes in Health Insurance contract and Dental Services from Blue Cross-Blue Shield. The EHCAC explored the possibility of having Blue Cross-Blue Shield develop rates on a fully- insured basis rather than the current self-insurance program. Staff contacted Blue Cross-Blue Shield and was able to negotiate a rate structure for the next three years for a fully-insured medical insurance program. 1994-95 renewal rates show an 8% increase in the rate for single coverage and 10% increase in the rate for family coverage; 1995-96 maximum of 9% increase; 1996-97 maximum 10% increase. The option to renew the fully-insured medical insurance program is at the sole discretion of the City. The fully-insured plan is $176,490 less expensive than the self-insurance numbers developed by staff. Alternatives are -- change from self-insured to a fully-insured plan for medical and dental services, change from self-insured to fully-insured for health, dental, and prescription drug service, remain with the present self-insurance program, or request that staff explore other options. It is recommended to approve the change from self- insured to a fully-insured plan for health insurance and approve the contract with Blue Cross- Blue Shield for medical coverage and for dental administrative services. 2 Council Member Tedesco: Inquired if the number of self-insured singles and families changed. Mr. Johnson replied the numbers involved early retirees and those on COBRA. Council Member Tedesco: Is the medical insurance with Blue Cross-Blue Shield under an HMO, PPO, or some type of a precertification program? Mr. Johnson replied that all of the plans now will have alliance features built in. The vast majority of people are in the Alliance Select Plan, and they will probably look at HMO, Health Care Preferred Plan, etc., in the future. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopting unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PRESCRIPTION DRUG SERVICES: Moved by Brown, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-220 approving specifications for prescription drug services. Mr. Johnson stated the drug program and specifications were sent to pharmacists and other interested parties. There was a meeting with the pharmacists and staff and all pharmacies were represented. We agreed with the pharmacists that we would assign a percentage basis for evaluating the proposals. The three basic areas to be evaluated are cost 60%, service 20% and data collection 20%. The Advisory Committee felt strongly that more weight needs to be given to the service aspect, perhaps 30%. Service would include location, hours, after hour services, access the pharmacists, mail prescriptions, etc. Mr. Bob Kindred stated the most important item under service is location(s) for convenience. That item will weigh very heavily in the evaluation of the criteria. It is recommended that specifications for the exclusive provision of prescription drug services, along with the bidding time frame outlined, be approved. Council Member Hoffman: If a college student is living elsewhere, how does that work in filling a prescription? Mr. Johnson stated it would depend on the network available, or he may have to pay for the prescription and then be reimbursed. Council Member Tedesco: Is there an idea of the percentage of our employees who live out of town? Mr. Johnson stated about 4 percent, but is going to zip code, the number would have to be checked. Council Member Tedesco: In the program, are there any upper limits on prescriptions? Mr. Johnson replied no. Council Member Tedesco: Who is the third party administrator in the program? Mr. Johnson stated Iowa Pharmaceutical in Des Moines. Council Member Tedesco: Have we considered looking at any other third party administrator? Mr. Johnson stated yes, and there were several others at the meeting and they can submit proposals. Council Member Tedesco: Our current program, to this point, has been a program where they can go anywhere, request a brand name versus a generic, in other words, no limitation. Mr. Johnson stated that is correct. Council Member Tedesco: Now we are considering going from zero to 100% control if we were to name just one provider. Mr. Johnson stated that is correct. Considerable discussion of alternatives for submitting bids for this program were discussed by Council Members and Mr. Johnson. Mr. Schainker suggested they receive proposals in two ways: the cost if providing exclusive service, and then see if other pharmacists could match the low bid and provide the same services. Council Member Brown: Is concerned about the relationship with employees in good faith trying to control costs and Council's decisions, is concerned on keeping the bills for health care down, and if we go to an alternate system, we may not save money, and have wasted a lot of time. Mr. Johnson stated he can get a third party administrator and keep the same network and still save. Those alternatives have been looked at. They are looking at the potential of saving more. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to amend specifications in the RFP of cost 60%, service 20%, and data collection 20% to read cost 60%, service 30%, and data collection 10%. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 3 Ken Hampson, 1702 Buchanan Drive. It seems we are taking the process and changing it 180 degrees. Need to look at using a third party administrator. The RFP is only for 10 months regardless of which program is being used. He feels people are against the one pharmacy option and also feels that option would not work with the pharmacies. Moved by Brown, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-220 approving specifications for prescription drug services as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. BANNER POLICY ON ELWOOD DRIVE: Mr. Mark Reinig received a request from ISU to table any action until the July 12, 1994, meeting. Nine different departments are considering this policy and would like the extra time to get feedback. Council Member Brown: Do all the banners put up have to be related to the same topic? Mr. Reinig stated that 78 banners are available and 30 is minimum usage amount, so two groups could utilize. Moved by Brown, seconded by Campbell, to table the resolution approving Banners Policy on Elwood Drive until July 12, 1994. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REVOLVING LOAN FUND: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-222, Alternative No. 1 waiving regulations allowing more than one loan per borrower and a loan over $50,000, and can approve the request for consolidating the existing $10,918 debt with a new $50,000 loan, together totaling $60,918 -- conditional upon approval by the ASCFI for refinancing of the other half of the original debt. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. DR. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER BOULEVARD: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-223 accepting the concept of designation of a street as Dr. George Washington Carver Boulevard and directing staff to prepare necessary proceedings. Regena Zargarian commended Council for moving along with this proposal. She was not aware that R-50 was the choice, but would like to have time with the City staff to look into the matter, and would like to educate the community regarding Mr. Carver. Council Member Campbell: By referring this to staff, it will give Ms. Zargarian time to work with them and determine if it fits into her criteria. Council Member Wirth: It seems illogical to name this street, it should continue on as 24th Street, therefore, I am opposed to this area being designated. Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Brown, Tedesco, Hoffman. Voting Nay: Wirth. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. SAM'S CLUB: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-224 approving development agreement for Sam's Club and setting date of public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. CIRCLE DRIVES: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94- 225 approving circle drives for residential homes. Council Member Campbell: Is there a reason that a circle drive is limited to the R-1 areas? Mr. Paul Wiegand answered that higher density areas would create more parking problems with the blockage of drives. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. COMBUSTION ASH TESTING: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-226 authorizing Staff to proceed with Combustion Ash Testing Program. 4 Mr. Schainker stated this was very important to the whole Resource Recovery System due to guidelines imposed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. EAST LINCOLN WAY FRONTAGE ROAD: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-227A, Preliminary Resolution, RESOLUTION NO. 94-227B adopting preliminary plans and schedule of assessment, RESOLUTION NO. 94-227C adopting proposed Resolution of Necessity and setting July 12, 1994, as date of public hearing and RESOLUTION NO. 94-227D providing for detailed plans and specifications and notice to bidders. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. SOUTH DUFF SANITARY SEWER: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-228A, Preliminary Resolution, RESOLUTION NO. 94-228B preliminary plans and schedule of assessment, RESOLUTION NO. 94-228C Proposed Resolution of Necessity and setting July 12, 1994, as date of public hearing, and RESOLUTION 94-228D detailed plans and specifications and notice to bidders. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-229A revision to development agreement and RESOLUTION NO. 94-229B final plat for Hillside Subdivision, First Addition. Mr. Wiegand stated that there is a problem related to communication. Hillside Subdivision is along South Dakota and College Creek. Part of the proposal was to realign the creek and parallel South Dakota further west in order to get a widening lane and bike path built. A letter of map amendment was not received from the developer. There was a lack of communication between the developer and the developer's engineer, and the engineer did not proceed with that information. Therefore, this process has not happened. In order not to delay the development, a six-month extension is being asked for. DNR has supported the process of doing this. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PRETREATMENT PROGRAM: Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-230 Manager's recommendation of Alternative No. 1 of Amending the Table of Recommended Discharge Concentrations on page AX-2 of Appendix X of the City's Non- Domestic Waste Pretreatment Program to include molybdenum at a maximum allowable concentration of 0.075 milligrams/liter. Authorize staff to begin work with local contributors and adjust permit limitations as needed to implement this interim limit. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Brown, to accept Manager's Recommendation to defer action on this so the developers can further negotiate an agreement with the buyer. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. AMES JAYCEES JULY FIREWORKS: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to approve request for firework's permit on July 4, 1994. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CITY FUNDING FOR FIREWORKS: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Campbell, to approve request for $5,000 of City funding for firework's display. Council Member Tedesco: Have we ever participated in the firework's fund previously, and if so, do we know to what amount? Mr. Schainker responded that in the near past $1,500 was appropriated. Council Member Hoffman: We did participate, but indicated it would be a one-time only participation. 5 Mayor Curtis talked to Parks and Recreation and felt that this was an appropriate place to include fireworks as a budgetary matter if the City does choose to do this as a budgetary item. Mr. Kevin Buck explained they are trying to expand the 4th of July to be more of a community event. There will be a fun run and walk, omelets served in conjunction with the Egg Council, a soccer exhibition, games of chance, the municipal band, and other events. Their purpose is to create a festival atmosphere involving as many community members as possible. Council Member Wirth: Would it be your intention to continue year after year and what would be the funding source? Mr. Buck replied that the City is not the only funding source. Ms. Kathy Nutt, Co-chair of Fund Raising, responded that community businesses and citizens do provide funds. They have raised $2,000 so far. Council Member Tedesco: What additional efforts will you make in fund raising? Ms. Nutt responded that they have canvassed downtown and canisters were given to area businesses. They will be taking tickets at the concert on June 16, 1994, as well as at football games and they have their Christmas tree sales. We are raising money all year. Council Member Hoffman: Really appreciates all the work they are doing, but is concerned about coming in just before the 4th of July for money. Other people have come with funding requests and have been told they need to make their requests at budget time. Mr. Buck responded that he called in January and was told this was not a budgetary item, and he would have to come to Council in June. They would appreciate getting into the budget process. Council Member Campbell: We frequently get in a position of being the stop-gap funder at the last minute, and we try to avoid that position. Mr. Todd Peterson, President of Ames Jaycees, spoke that he appreciated the concerns of Council, but assured them this was not a stop-gap measure. Money that would be given from the City to fireworks would simply allow their budget to fund other community projects. Council Member Brown: The City has been trying to do a festival for some time and feels the idea is a good one and appropriate. Perhaps this should be looked at as a festival and look at funding sources and assistance through the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau as well as other sources. Council Member Tedesco: Many years ago, a carnival was run in conjunction with the 4th of July. We raised our funds also. Suggested offering matching funds with an upper limit of $2,000-$2,500. Council Member Campbell: Would like to see this built into the budget so it can be planned for in the future. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Wirth, to amend approval of $5,000 of City funding for fireworks display to "provide matching funds with a limit of $2,500 from the contingency fund and include henceforth in the budgeting process". Council Member Hoffman: Commented that the last time the City gave, it was promised it would be the best fireworks Ames has ever seen. It was a very slow show and would rather see 10 minutes of a very good show than drag it out. Council Member Hoffman: Suggested they talk with ACVB on festival plans for future years. Vote on Motion as Amended: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. MIDNIGHT MADNESS ROAD RACE: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-231 approving request for road, land, and parking lot closures. Motion to approve request for blanket temporary obstruction permit in Central Business District for closure of one-half block of Kellogg from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and for use of Christmas lights. Motion to approve request for keg permit and installation of Ky-bos. Representative for the Downtown Betterment Association came forward with an amendment to the letter sent to Council. The closure of one-half block of Kellogg needs to be at 9:00 a.m. 6 Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to amend RESOLUTION NO. 94-231 to change....."one-half block of Kellogg from 11:00 a.m." to "9:00 a.m.". Vote on Motion as Amended: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Roll Call Vote on Resolution: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda removing Item No. 17 and No. 21 for separate consideration. 1. Motion to approve payment of claims. 2. Motion to approve minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 1994, and of the special meeting of April 18, 1994. 3. Motion to set June 16, 1994, at 6:00 p.m. as date and time for next meeting on Options for Mary Greeley Medical Center Ownership. 4. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses: a) Class B Beer - Godfather's Pizza, 414 Lincoln Way. b) Class C Liquor - Hickory Park Restaurant, 121 SE 16th Street. c) Special Class C Liquor - Pizza Hut, 436 South Duff and 127 Dotson Drive. d) Special Class C Liquor - Sukothai, 223 Welch Avenue. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 94-232 approving contracts with arts agencies for FY 1994-95 funding. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 94-233 approving release of real estate liens for properties located at 1112 Roosevelt and 908 Kellogg. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 94-234 approving amendment to engineering services agreement for High Service Pump Station Project. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 94-235 approving preliminary plans and specifications for High Service Pump Station Project; setting July 14, 1994, as bid due date and July 26, 1994, as date of public hearing and award of contract. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 94-236 approving preliminary plans and specifications for North Dakota Avenue Elevated Water Tank Painting Project; setting July 6, 1994, as bid due date and July 12, 1994, as date of public hearing and award of contract. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 94-237 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Floor Covering Replacement at Ames Public Library; setting July 1, 1994, as bid due date and July 12, 1994, as date of public hearing and award of contract. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 94-238 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Exterior Painting and Related Work on Coal Handling Structures at Power Plant; setting July 13, 1994, as bid due date and July 26, 1994, as date of public hearing and award of contract. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 94-239 approving plans and specifications for Painting of Carr Pool; setting July 13, 1994, as bid due date and July 26, 1994, as date of public hearing and award of contract. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 94-240 approving contract and bond of Manatt's, Inc., in the amount of $1,229,646.49 for 1994 Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Program. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 94-241 approving contract and bond of Manatt's, Inc., in the amount of $80,000.00 for 1994 Seal Coat Resurfacing Program. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 94-242 waiving formal bidding procedures and approving extension of HVAC maintenance contract for City Hall. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 94-243 approving change of Resource Recovery fees from $5 to $10 for motorized white goods. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 94-244 approving lease of First Assembly of God parking lot for Hospital. 18. RESOLUTION NO. 94-245 approving final plat for Carter Subdivision. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 94-246 approving change order for South Duff Widening Project. 20. RESOLUTION NO. 94-247 accepting completion of Roofing Improvements Project. 21. RESOLUTION NO. 94-248 accepting completion of Repair of Stange Substation Transformer. 22. RESOLUTION NO. 94-249 accepting report of bids for construction of new Animal Shelter. 23. RESOLUTION NO. 94-250 accepting report of bids for Animal Shelter Site Improvements. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. MINUTES OF THE MAY 24, 1994, MEETING: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Tedesco, to amend the minutes of May 24, 1994, on top of page 13 statement attributed to Council Member Hoffman should be Council Member Wirth's statement. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 7 DEDICATION STATEMENT: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Wirth, to adopt Option #3, Campustown Clock Tower, with change of name from "Frank E. Tedesco, Jr." to read "Ted Tedesco". Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. PROHIBITING PARKING: Moved by Brown, seconded by Campbell, to approve first passage of ordinance prohibiting parking in certain areas in the Northridge Parkway Subdivision, 11th Addition. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CONNECTION FEE TO WATER MAINS: Moved by Brown, seconded by Campbell, to approve first passage of ordinance removing connection fee to water mains from the Municipal Code, and referring to fee schedule in the appendix. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. STREET BANNERS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Tedesco, to table until July 12, 1994, first passage of ordinance regarding street banners. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION: Hearing on 30th and Hoover Intersection Reconstruction Project. Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There being on one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-251 Alternative No. 1 to award the project and authorize unobligated 1993/94 street reconstruction funds be expended on this project. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. TRANSMISSION LINE RELOCATION: Hearing on Mortensen Road 69 kV Transmission Line Relocation. Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-252 awarding contract to Aerial Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $111,346.83 for Mortensen Road 69 kV Transmission Line Relocation. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. COMMENTS: Council Member Campbell referred to a letter regarding construction noise before waking hours -- 6:00-6:30 a.m. Mr. Schainker hasn't talked with any contractors, so may be a problem. City sometimes does contract work prior to 7:00 a.m. Council Member Brown: Referred to letters received - one regarding Dayton Road and 13th Street accidents, and the other on the LUPP Planning Policy Committee concerns. Requests that staff address these concerns and report to Council. Council Member Hoffman: Has spoken with Mr. O'Connell regarding the Planning Policy Committee. The committee has been expanded to 15 members and most of the groups mentioned in the letter received are represented on that committee. The issue of group homes is done by state statute. It is hard to have a discussion with the number of members that are on the committee. The Code Committee has been expanded. The last suggestion was to include members outside of the City of Ames. There will be public hearings and there will be an opportunity for people to speak. If the Council feels more people need to be added, she would like to hear their suggestions. Council Member Campbell feels that someone should respond to these issues brought up in the letter. Council Member Wirth: Referred to letter from Mr. Bill Carter regarding the traffic on Duff. Staff is asked to respond. Also, letters have been received regarding the traffic signal and accidents at Grand and Wheeler intersection. Mr. Paul Wiegand stated that Mr. Logan spoke with Bill Carter and addressed his concern. The Grand and Wheeler traffic control is in CIP in upcoming years. Each year traffic signals are looked at based on prior data. Council Member Tedesco: The fireworks policy was dismissed by John Klaus. The subdivision signage ordinance received an inquiry. Mr. Schainker stated that the developer was going to 8 come in and make other compromise suggestions regarding signs on private property. Mr. Hunziker was out of town and that is the reason it was not on the agenda. Council Member Hoffman: Would like to have the issue of a second medical zone placed back on the agenda for June 28, 1994. Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth, to reconsider the issue of a second medical zone on June 28, 1994, agenda. Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Brown, Wirth, Hoffman. Voting Nay: Tedesco. Motion carried. Mr. Wiegand spoke regarding the campustown improvement renovation project dealing with Welch Avenue. Mr. Wiegand referred to a map handed out to the Council. There is a tree in the area of 229 Welch and some small shrubs and another tree toward the 217 Welch property which are to be removed under the existing program. The project involves parking along Welch Avenue, and it involves placement of small trees in small planter areas in the street. The goal was to develop as much on-street parking as possible. The project was developed and involves widening the street in order to make as much parking as possible. Therefore, the sidewalk needs to be moved back. The trees and shrubs need to be removed to accomplish this. Council Member Tedesco: Were property owners notified of these changes? Mr. Wiegand stated that numerous meetings were held with property owners. Moved by Hoffman, to bring this issue up for the June 16, 1994, meeting for consideration. Being no second to the motion, the motion failed. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. _________________________________ ___________________________________ Jill Ripperger, Acting City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor _________________________________ Ginger Jones, Recording Secretary 9