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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 06/28/1994MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA JUNE 28, 1994 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:02 p.m., June 28, 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: Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, Wirth, Tedesco, and Brown. PROCLAMATION OF MEMBERSHIP: Mayor Larry Curtis recognized Betty Jo Harker on her Honorary Membership in the Government Finance Officer Association. Ms. Harker was one of 11 people in the United States to receive this honor. Ms. Harker stated that six years ago today, she retired from the City. She feels this recognition belongs to Ames as well as herself. PUBLIC FORUM: Mr. Tom Northrup, Pizza Pit, expressed concerns regarding the relocation of a light pole. If the pole is moved, it will block their Pizza Pit sign. Mr. Northrup distributed a map to Council. Would like to work with staff on a proposal to resolve this concern. Council Member Parks: Stated this pole is located at the curb, and it is a new curb line. The problem with the sign is a concern and needs to be looked at. Mr. Glenn Bastiaans, 2506 Ridgetop Toad, Northridge Subdivision: Presented graphics of streets involved with flooding after the rain last Wednesday. Mr. Bastiaans stated they have had flooding three out of the last four years. Flooding is also occurring from the R50 ditch. He would like to have Council direct staff to discuss options for resolving the flooding problems. He would also like the City to provide short-term help regarding the R50 ditch and clear it of mud. Steve Finnegan, 2439 Ridgetop Circle, Northridge Subdivision: Presented to Council pictures of the flooding after the rains of last Wednesday. Fifteen homeowners were stranded for over an hour in their homes. Developers advised them to “wait it out—it will go away.” He feels flooding occurs during a typical rainfall and would like the City staff to meet with homeowners and the developers to see if this issue can be resolved. CONSENT AGENDA: Items No. 17 and No. 22 were pulled from the agenda by staff. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda removing Item No. 2 for separate consideration: 1. Motion to approve payment of claims. 2. Motion to approve minutes of the special meeting of June 2, 1994, the regular meeting of June 14, 1994. 3. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses: a) Class E Beer - Grand Avenue Service Station, 1228 Grand Avenue. B) Class C Liquor - Iowa State Memorial Union, ISU Campus. 4. Motion to approve amendment to procedural rules of the City of Ames Zoning Board of Adjustment. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 94-253 approving appointment of Ted Tedesco to Ames Economic Development Commission. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 94-254 approving amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and City of Ames. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 94-255 approving and adopting supplement No. 16 to the Ames Municipal Code, 1990. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 94-256 approving updated administrative services agreement with ICMA-RC. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 94-257 approving contracts with arts agencies for FY 1994-95 funding. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 94-258 approving contracts with human services agencies for FY 1994-95 funding. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 94-259 accepting bid and awarding contract to Liquid Waste Technology, Inc., in the amount of $59,895 for purchase of Lagoon Pumping System. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 94-260 approving close-out of 1992-93 Lime Sludge Removal contract. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 94-261 approving final completion of the 1994 Joint Sealing Program. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 94-262 approving release of rehabilitation mortgages. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 94-263 approving contract/bond of Aerial Contractors for Mortensen Road 69 kV Transmission Line Relocation. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 94-264 approving contract/bond of Manatt’s, Inc., for 30th/Hoover Intersection Reconstruction project. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16, 1994, MEETING: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Brown, to amend the minutes of the June 16, 1994, on page 4 - Nay vote attributed to Council Member Wirth, should be an Aye vote. Vote on Amendment: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to approve the minutes of the June 16, 1994, meeting as amended. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. AMES/ISU ICE ARENA: Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94- 265 awarding parking lot resurfacing to Manatt’s in the amount of $70,000. Ms. Nancy Carroll presented a brief history of the Ice Arena. It was stated that ISU owns the facility, but the City provides management. Over the years, the sale of beer has been a controversial issue—it is a money-raiser, but drunk individuals exhibit loud and inappropriate behavior. In 1990, the Ice Users Committee requested a policy be established to prohibit beer from being sold. The Government of the Student Body (GSB) became involved and proposed they become active in turning the situation around. After four years, the atmosphere has not changed. The perception from families within the community of this activity is negative. This reflects poorly on the City of Ames. If beer is not sold, this would reduce the amount of revenue generated by approximately $13,000 annually and have a negative impact on Arena revenues as well as ISU Hockey advertising revenues. If beer was banned and the loss passed along to user groups/rentals, the increase would be approximately $9.00 per hour. It is recommended that we continue to sell beer during the 1994/95 season, but involve the GSB and determine what additional changes can be made to improve this situation. This issue should be evaluated again no later than March of 1995. The Community Service Program was called upon during the years of 1986 to 1993 to use individuals to work daily. ISU Hockey games were “staffed” with approximately six out of 10 people who were completing community service hours. Most Community Service workers average 10 to 40 hours. The need to increase part-time staff hours which previously had been filled through the Community Service Program had a fiscal impact of approximately $22,000 for FY 93/94. If we utilized the Community Service Program in janitorial roles, it is projected we could save $10,000 in seasonal wages. Council Member Parks: Who evaluates the services performed by Community Service workers, and if the quality if not acceptable, what happens? Ms. Carroll stated there is a supervisor at the site who evaluates the work performed. If the work is not acceptable, the worker would be asked to come back and do it right and/or we would work with the appropriate department and let them know the work is not acceptable. Council Member Parks: I understand that on a program-wide basis, but what about an individual who comes in and performs inadequately—what is the process? Ms. Carroll stated that the individual would not get credit for their hours. Another issue to be addressed is being open nine months versus 12 months. For the last two summers, the commitment was made to stay open. We are now being asked to stay open for the 1995 Hockey Camp. This is a controversial issue, however, it may be best if we keep the ice in. The equipment does better when encased in ice and the compressors continue to run. Financially, it puts a little more burden on the staff to sell the ice which is about a $15,000 commitment, but the other side is, if we take the ice out and have major repair problems, we could be talking a lot more money. Council Member Wirth: How much public skating do you have during the summer? Ms. Carroll stated it has been minimal. A compressor had to be rebuilt during the month of June. Also, the ice has to come down so the area can be repainted and then the ice has to come back up and that process is done during June and July. The pipes in the floor are in need of replacement. Capital funds currently are not available to replace the piping. The cost estimate is $100,000 for this project. It was approved in the CIP 2 by the City Council and ISU to contribute $20,000 annually in FY 94/95 to the Arena Trust Account so the piping can be replaced in two to three years. Therefore, it appears desirous to keep the Arena open 12 months a year. We have committed, as a staff, to reduce expenses about $25,000 from the areas as referenced in the staff report. On the increase side, rental rates for respective groups will be increased 10 percent, 20 percent and 25 percent respectively for FY 94/95. Public skating fees will also increase. Mr. Schainker: If we go ahead with this particular project of $70,000, it will draw the available balance down to a bare minimum (approximately $26,000). On the positive side, within the next year with adjustments, expenditures and revenues we can build it back up. Knowing that the parking lot is a high priority of all users, we are recommending that we go ahead. It is a risk. Construction of the parking lot takes place by Labor Day. Council Member Hoffman: Wasn’t it paved not too long ago? Ms. Carroll stated it had been patched and double seal coated several times, but not paved. Mayor Curtis: The parking lot has never been paved. Council Member Tedesco: What if there was a major failing in the pipes? Would the other partner kick in to help? Ms. Carroll replied that as of July 1, both the City and the University have committed to $20,000 respectively for the Arena fund. Council Member Parks: Historically, we have ended up in a cooperative effort with ISU on every major capital improvement. Council Member Tedesco: Is there enough benefit to ISU to continue to help with support? Ms. Carroll responded that ISU is one of the major users. ISU has the largest number of broom ball teams in the country. We are last on the list of priority users. Council Member Hoffman: It was a very good report. The comments made about the beer sales and behavior is very accurate. If the sale of beer is going to continue changes in behavior have to be made. This is not a place where you want to take your family. Council Member Campbell: Why is March of 1995 being set as the determination date on that issue? Ms. Carroll clarified that March would be the ending date for that issue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. DESIGNATION FOR MEDICAL LAND USE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to reconsider amendment to LUPP to designate two areas for M (Medical) land use. Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Brown, Wirth, Tedesco, Hoffman. Voting Nay: Parks. Motion carried. Council Member Wirth: If we are going to contain the hospital/medical area as voted upon a month ago, we need to discuss and give direction as to where medical areas should be. Ray Anderson, City Planner, stated it was possible to have one site rather than two, but they do represent different users. He presented overheads of Site A and Site B which could be designated for medical land use. Site A is located at the intersection of East 13th Street and Dayton Road. Site B is located northwest of the intersection of Grand Avenue and Wheeler Street. Site B would serve residents of Ames. Site A would serve more of a regional user. Council Member Tedesco: What is the land use designation for the two sites currently? Mr. Anderson stated that the southern portion of Site A is designated as industrial and the remainder of Site A is in the County and has an agricultural designation. Site B is zoned P-C, R-3, and R-2. Site B is medium density residential and a portion is commercial. Council Member Parks: Would you regard medical uses as less intensive than commercial uses? Mr. Anderson stated retail use is more intensive. Medical would be more of a transitional use. Council Member Campbell: Access and ease of location is important. Mr. Anderson stated part of the criteria in determining sites were to locate along arterial streets. 3 Council Member Tedesco: Planning and Zoning decided that they did not see an advantage to naming alternate sites. The commercial designation does not prohibit medical use. The only use prohibited in the medical zone is an in-patient hospital-type facility. Site B prohibits the property owner to possibly receive the full value of their property. Council Member Campbell: We are planning for something that will position us for the next quarter of a century. I don’t disagree with you on that site, however, it seems it would make more sense to only designate one alternate site and that would be Site A at the corner of East 13th and Dayton. Council Member Parks: I do not foresee great demands for large tracts of land to build medical sites on. This is not a decision that we have to make today, and it may preclude us for using sites that might be better suited for something else. Considerable discussion was held among Council members as to sites, development, possible restrictions, zoning and various uses. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-266 amending the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) to adopt only one site, Site A, located northwest of the intersection of Dayton Road and East 13th Street and includes approximately 20 acres of land, as a medical zone. Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Brown, Wirth, Tedesco, Hoffman. Voting Nay: Parks. Resolution adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. REGULATION REVISIONS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Brown, to set July 12, 1994, as date of public hearing for Hospital-Medical (H-M) District Zoning Ordinances. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Brown, to approve Item No. 1 amending the zoning regulations for the purpose of changing the off-street parking requirements in the H-M hospital-medical district. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to approve Item No. 2 amending zoning regulations to establish a minimum height for new buildings constructed in the H-M hospital-medical zoning district. Council Member Wirth: Please clarify Item #3, under F., single-story buildings constructed prior to the effective date of subsection (ii) shall be treated as a conforming structure not subject to subsection 29.11 (3). Brian O’Connell, Director of Planning and Housing, explained it recognizes existing buildings that are of a lower height than what this amendment would now require as continuing to be permitted use. If the building was destroyed, it could be built back as a single-story structure. Mayor Curtis: It takes them out of the non-conforming status. Council Member Wirth: Is that what we really want to do? I am opposed to that. It defeats the purpose of putting in a minimum height restriction. Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Parks, Brown, Tedesco, Hoffman. Voting Nay: Wirth. Motion carried. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Hoffman, to approve Item No. 3 amending the zoning regulations by adding to the Municipal Code a screening and buffering requirement with respect to the boundaries of the H-M hospital-medical district. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Council Member Tedesco: Is it correct that Version B allows those uses that are in there now to continue? That they don’t become non-conforming? Judy Parks, Assistant City Attorney, indicated that was correct. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to approve Item B amending the zoning regulations of the City of Ames for the purpose of changing the use restrictions in the H-M hospital-medical zoning district. 4 Council Member Tedesco: I feel the correct option is Version B. You can restrict in the future, but by taking them out and making them non-conforming, the value of their business and property is greatly depreciated immediately. That is one of the things that was t be considered. This offers that option and limits new in the future. Council Member Wirth: The reason for three options was the concern over rebuilding again. Item A would not allow rebuilding as a single story structure, but Item B would. Council Member Campbell: That is correct. Council Member Wirth: I feel that Item C is what we should be doing. Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Campbell, Parks, Brown, Tedesco, Hoffman. Voting Nay: Wirth. Motion carried. P-C PLAN: Moved by Brown, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-267 approving P-C Plan Amendment for the parking lot located 2801 Grand Avenue with the stipulation that the existing semi-trailers presently parked behind the Sears building be removed from the parking lot and relocated off the North Grand Mall property, or next to the vacant commercial building west of J.C. Penney temporarily, and removed from the applicant’s property on or before September 15, 1994, and further that area not be used for semi-trailer storage purposes. Discussion was held by Council members regarding the number of handicapped spaces and if they meet current guidelines. Mayor Curtis asked for a report from the building inspector to verify compliance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-268 approving the Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) for O’Rourke Subdivision with the stipulation that soil borings or foundation designs will be necessary if excavation for the building foundation exposes unstable soils. The City building official will determine if soil borings are needed. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. P-C PLAN AMENDMENT: Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-269 approving the installation of a sign and two 92) flag poles as proposed by CAST at 4420 Lincoln Way. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ARTWORK DESIGN: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-270 to approve artwork design contract with Tinka Sack for Stuart Smith Park. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. INSURANCE COVERAGE: Mr. Bob Kindred explained that coverages for general liability, automobile, excess, and transit liability will expire July 1, 1994. The City has established a practice of only receiving formal quotations for these coverages in alternate years, but based on the uncertainty of the insurance market, staff agreed to accept a proposal from the St. Paul Companies. Staff also sent out specifications and requested proposals for the Transit fleet coverage from four markets independent of the quotation received from Sentry and the St. Paul. Staff received proposals back from those markets, but they were rejected as the companies could not meet the basic qualification of being an A-rated carrier. The incumbent transit carrier, Progressive, did furnish a renewal bid. The quotations from either Sentry/Progressive or St. Paul are excellent, and either would provide the City with superior insurance protection. However, staff feels that we have developed a long relationship wit the incumbent carriers. While somewhat conjecture on the part of staff, we believe that in the event of a significant shock loss, the incumbent carriers would be more likely to not react by raising our insurance premiums significantly during the next policy years. 5 Mr. Schainker: This is a difficult decision, it boils down to an eight percent savings versus an attempt with a company who stayed with us during good and bad times. We were also concerned with shock losses. The local agent for St. Paul has worked hard and attempted to secure a three-year guarantee. Staff has not gone to Sentry to see what they can do. Council Member Tedesco: Everyone should understand that since the early 1980's, the City of Ames has been involved in their risk management to the point that it has been somewhat exceptionable. It has not gone unobserved by the insurance industry. We are in the category of preference by companies, and it affords the opportunity not only to enhance coverages, but enhance the monetary position of how premiums are paid. These bids should be received no later than our last meeting in May so that we will know if we are receiving the same coverages, or better, on the same basis. We don’t have that information. If we are, then I would say shock losses are completely opposite of what we ought to be thinking. Shock losses may not cause cancellation or even a premium increase. What may cause it is frequency. I would be more concerned about frequency that a shock loss. If that being the case, we should take advantage of what is being presented to us. However, there is one major error. A year ago, we made a statement that we would not be bidding the casualty coverages until two years henceforth. Why did we accept a bid? We went away from our bidding procedures because other providers were not notified. Are we in violation for doing this? Assistant City Attorney Parks: Does not know if we are in violation. Mr. Schainker: Sometimes you get forced into these quotes, but we did not bid it out. The most important thing is that come July 1, 1994, the City has insurance. Council Member Parks: How long have we been with Sentry? Rick Hugdahl of Sentry replied since about 1981. Mr. Hugdahl stated that when they look at quoting an account, they look at specifications so everyone comes in with a uniformity in quote. One thing that was not answered here is that although we have an up-front premium, is this premium subject to audit? Considerable discussion was held regarding the savings offered by one carrier versus the long- term relationship with the other carrier. Also discussed was the possibility of audit and legal issues. Council Member Campbell: Can our questions be answered this week? Could we have a special Council meeting? Mr. Schainker answered yes. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Campbell, to table Resolution of approval of contract for purchase of general liability, auto, and excess insurance coverages from Sentry Insurance Company and transit insurance coverage from Progressive Insurance Company until Thursday, June 30, at 12:00 noon, in the Council Chambers. Council Member Tedesco: Would like a representative of St. Paul to be present at the meeting. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. PROHIBIT PARKING AND DELIVERY ACTIVITIES: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to draft ordinance prohibiting parking and delivery activities on Chamberlain Place. Tom Northrup stated he would like to get together with Scott Randall and Gary Thompson to get together with City staff to discuss a proposal they have put together that the Council may approve as well. Mayor Curtis: Have the City Attorney contact all the parties before this ordinance is drafted. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. MGMC LETTER OF SUPPORT: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Tedesco, to approve request from MGMC Hospital Board for letter of support to CON Board to this effect, “The City of Ames is in the process of examining options for local non-municipal ownership of MGMC. We continue to support the medical center’s initial step in the building project which will include a much needed parking ramp.” 6 Mayor Curtis will send that letter to the CON Board on behalf of the City Council and the City of Ames. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Merlin Pfannkuch, 1424 Kellogg Avenue: It is ironic that the hospital has come again asking the City Council to support this project. I thought support was done in February of 1993. I urge Council to reflect on what is being supported. Inadequate planning has slowed the hospital. MGMC has had their CON approved for 18 months and all of the bonds for 16 months. They have spent millions of dollars and the only construction to date is moving one house. I would like to request that you make sure this time that if you say you support the project—be sure you truly understand the project and truly support it and accept the responsibility of your decision. Dr. Larry Otteman, 1103 Oklahoma, Chief of the Medical Staff at MGMC and co-chairman of the Facilities Committee. We do need to expand facilities and upgrade facilities. The City of Ames needs to show support for the medical center. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM MODIFICATION: Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-272 accepting report of bids for the Resource Recovery System Modification Project. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION GRANT: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-273 approving Economic Development Administration Grant for Central Business District Sanitary Sewer Relief Line. Council Member Hoffman: I have had questions in the Northwestern area about whether we have checked out areas with our cameras. Do we have some way to get back to the residents? Paul Wiegand, Director of Public Works, stated they have done all the televising of the areas, but have not sent out letters to the neighborhood. It was determined that letters would be sent to those who have shown specific interest. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to approve the following beer/liquor license applications: a) Class C Liquor - Tip Top Lounge, 201 East Lincoln Way. b) Class C Beer - Walgreens, 2501 Grand Avenue. c) Class B Beer (5-day) - Midnight Madness, City Hall East Parking Lot. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REZONING OF PROPERTY: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Tedesco, to approve first passage of ordinance amending zoning map to rezone property located at 1405 Buckeye Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SNOW/ICE REMOVAL: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Brown, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-274 assessing the costs of snow/ice removal and certifying assessment to the County Treasurer. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. SAM’S CLUB: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-275 approving development agreement and conveyance of City land by quit claim deed to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 7 Council Member Brown left at 9:15 p.m. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Council Member Brown returned at 9:18 p.m. SQUAW CREEK RELIEF SIPHON: 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. 94-276 awarding contract to Holland Contracting Corporation in the amount of $81,308.00 for Squaw Creek Relief Siphon Project. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. GRAIN STORAGE AND DRYING BINS: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-277 rejecting alternative offer of used grain bin and approving carry-over of funds to 1994-95. Council Member Parks: What companies will we solicit? Tom Neumann: Solicited three or four local firms, but they don’t like the bidding specifications, bond and securing requirements. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ANIMAL SHELTER: Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94- 278 approving old WPC Plant Site for Animal Shelter. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-279 awarding contract to R.H. Grabau Construction, Inc., subject to receipt of affirmative action forms, in the amount of $174,617.00 for construction of Animal Shelter. Mr. Schainker stated this project has been worked on for a long time. There is only a contingency of $19,000. In order to accomplish that contingency, they had to cut out some kennels. Council Member Tedesco: Does this meet the requirements for the housing of animals? Ms. Lavender stated it exceeded requirements. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ANIMAL SHELTER SITE IMPROVEMENT: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-280 awarding contract to Armstrong Company, subject to receipt of affirmative action forms, in the amount of $35,291.30 for Grading/Utilities Improvements, and to Manatt’s, Inc., in the amount of $15,180 for Parking Lot Improvements, and approving contract and bond of Armstrong Co., in the amount of 435,291.30. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Council Members Campbell and Tedesco: Wanted to thank Lorna Lavender and Cynthia Shriver for all their persistence as this process has been worked through. PROHIBITING PARKING: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Tedesco, to approve second passage of ordinance prohibiting parking in the Northridge Parkway Subdivision, 11th Addition, as 8 follows: along north side of Aspen Road, Alderwood Circle and Balsam Circle; on east sides of Sumac Circle, Aspen Circle, Evergreen Road, and Evergreen Circle; and, west side of Ridgetop Road. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CONNECTION FEE TO WATER MAINS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to approve second passage of ordinance removing connection fee to water mains from the Municipal Code, and referring to fee schedule in the appendix. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. COMMENTS: Mayor Curtis: Does anyone want to speak on the Northridge Homeowners Association request? Council Member Tedesco: Did we not have an outline of criteria presented to us in former discussions? Shouldn’t we apply that criteria to the various locations? Council Member Wirth: I thought staff was in the process of doing that now. Council Member Campbell: I believe we should meet with them. Mr. Schainker: When will the analysis be completed? Mr. Wiegand responded it would be completed in August. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to direct staff to meet with the Northridge Association and the developer and work on problems and look at the R-50 drainage ditch. Mr. Wiegand responded that every time the water ponds in that area, it will get that deep before it breaks over and goes to the south. Nothing has changed with that situation. The culvert was cleaned last year after the storms, and we will go back and re-check. Council Member Wirth: There was a lot of silt running down areas. Have the developers done anything to prevent this? They have some silt fences placed, but whenever it rains, the mud is tracked out on the street, it rains again the mud flows down to the low areas. Until the construction in the area is finished and grass is laid, the problem will exist with silt. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Tedesco, seconded by Parks, to direct Mark Reinig and Paul Wiegand to work with the property owner to come up with an alternative for the Pizza Pit sign on Welch Avenue. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Council Member Campbell: Has a note asking if we want to meet this Friday or next Friday. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parks, to move Lunch Meeting scheduled for July 1, 1994, to July 8, 1994. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Council Member Parks: Do we have the logistics worked out regarding the railroad on Thursday? Mr. Schainker: Paul Wiegand, Steve Salvo, and the Press will be there. Spray paint will be used to mark areas. Council Member Parks: If spray paint is used, then Council will have an idea of what residents will need to be notified of various removable trees/shrubs. Council Member Parks: We have a letter on Dayton and 13th. Is it in our CIP packet of things to do? Paul Wiegand stated that construction on Dayton Avenue between Lincoln Way and 13th is a 1995-96 project. We did not include intersection improvements on 13th. However, that intersection has a lot of problems. It will have to be taken care of, but probably not until the third year of the CIP. Council Member Parks: Safety was the major concern he was hearing about—speed limits, etc. 9 Moved by Wirth, seconded by Brown, to direct staff to prepare a list from the Planning and Housing Department of frequent problems with development that we need to address in the planning process with the land use consultant. Council Member Parks: Appreciates the concern, but feels that will come from staff without a motion. Council Member Campbell: some of those items are probably not in the plan, but we might benefit from a work session with Planning and Housing staff in an informal discussion rather than a structured report. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Council Member Hoffman: Received a phone call from Sandy Ryan, City Clerk. Council members will be receiving a letter from her. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m. __________________________________ ____________________________________ Jill Ripperger, Acting City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor __________________________________ Ginger Jones, Recording Secretary 10