HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 04/13/1993MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 13, 1993
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:02 p.m., April 13, 1993 in the City Council
Chambers in the City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Larry Curtis presiding
and the following Council Members present: Brown, Campbell, Hertz, Hoffman, Parks, and Wirth.
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Curtis presented a proclamation to Don Keltner, Public Works Dept.,
proclaiming the celebration of Arbor Day on April 16, 1993 in the City of Ames.
DISCUSSION OF MCFARLAND CLINIC STEERING COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATIONS ON REORGANIZATION: Coun. Campbell provided background on
the meetings of the McFarland Clinic Steering Committee on Reorganization, saying while some
Committee members focused on private interests and others on public interests, a common interest
was whether the present form of governance for MGMC is the most appropriate form. She thanked
the Clinic and Dr. Dale Anderson, in particular, for being the catalyst to bring these issues to the
forefront. She reviewed the history of MGMC, noting that while it has operated as a municipal
hospital, it has been financed primarily from revenues. She said the total taxpayer contribution over
the years through bond issues amounts to approximately $4.1 million.
Coun. Campbell said the charge of the Steering Committee was to discuss and evaluate current
organizational structures and management of MGMC and McFarland Clinic and determine whether
change is needed to maintain a vigorous quality medical service for the citizens of Ames and Central
Iowa. She said after 6 weeks of meetings, the Committee concluded they needed to go further in
looking at what was best in medical care. She reviewed the issues that led to that recommendation.
Coun. Wirth noted reviewed specific issues McFarland Clinic and the Hospital Board of Trustees
feel need to be raised, as contained in the handout entitled "Mini-Agenda -- McFarland Clinic
Steering Committee's Recommendations on Reorganization." City Manager Steve Schainker
reviewed possible issues he said the City Council may want to raise, as contained in the handout.
City Attorney John Klaus reviewed his memo of April 12, 1993 to the Mayor and Council, as
contained in the handout. He said they should emphasize general concepts this evening, not specific
details. He said they needed to keep the focus on rigorous proof of what the problems are, what the
desired benefits will be, and how solutions will bring about those benefits. He cautioned there must
be a quid pro quo when public property is conveyed to a private party.
Coun. Campbell said the next step for Council was to appoint a committee to continue the discussion
and meet with the Hospital Board of Trustees. She reviewed possible considerations for committee
members, as contained in the handout document.
Coun. Wirth said the Committee's recommendation that the process be completed by July 1, 1993,
seemed overly ambitious to her.
Coun. Parks asked what factors would govern how revenue from a sale of the Hospital might be
realized. City Attorney Klaus said that was a major questions that needed to be explored.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Campbell to accept the Committee's recommendations as follows: that
the Council appoint a study committee to continue to study the issues of possible reorganization of
the Hospital and health care providers; that a qualified facilitator should be retained to complete the
process as soon as possible; that the meetings of the committee will be public; that the Chamber of
Commerce and the League of Women Voters sponsor forums in the community to educate the public
about the impact of the rapid changes occurring in health care delivery.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to set a special meeting with the Hospital Board of Trustees for
5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 1993, in the City Council Chambers, to finalize the groups to be
represented on the study committee to continue discussion on the issue of possible reorganization,
establish the mission of the committee, discuss a facilitator for the committee, and take public input
on the issues.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Campbell, to affirm that the City Council is concerned about the need
to maintain access to high quality health care at a reasonable cost which may necessitate the
reorganization of Mary Greeley Medical Center.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Hoffman, second by Parks, to amend the earlier motion and have the meeting on April
20, 1993 begin at 5:00 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Wirth, Second by Campbell, to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda, removing item #5e for separate consideration:
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 23 and the special meetings of
March 16 and 29, 1993
Motion to approve payment of claims
Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses:
a. Class C Beer - Fareway Stores, Inc., 619 Burnett
b. Class E Liquor - Cub Foods, 3121 Grand
c. Class E Beer - Cub Foods, 3121 Grand
d. Class C Liquor - Thumbs Ltd., 2816 West Street
e. Class C Liquor - Tazzles, 124-126 Welch Avenue (removed for separate consideration; see
action at the end of this section)
f. Class C Beer - Dell Oil, Ltd., 508 S. Duff
g. Class C Beer - Swift Stop #2, 3406 Lincoln Way
Motion to approve certification of Civil Service applicants
RESOLUTION NO. 93-127 adopting new and revised fees for the 1993/94 fiscal year
RESOLUTION NO. 93-128 approving and adopting supplement No. 11 to the Ames Municipal
Code
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-129 accepting bids and awarding a contract to O'Halloran International
of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $36,596.00 for medium-duty truck chassis, and to Hiway
Truck Equipment of Humboldt, Iowa in the amount of $8,565.94 for dump grain body with roll
tarp system, for total award amount of $45,161.94
RESOLUTION NO. 93-130 waiving formal bidding process and awarding a contract to City
Electric Supply in the amount of $26,190.55 for traffic signal poles
RESOLUTION NO. 93-131 accepting completion of contract with R.H. Grabau Construction,
Inc. for Electric Distribution Work Center - Office Remodeling Project
RESOLUTION NO. 93-132 approving plans and specifications for the low-profile pitless truck
weigh scale for the Water and Pollution Control Department; establishing May 5, 1993 as bid
due date and May 11, 1993 as date of hearing and award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 93-133 approving contract and bond of Fort Dodge Asphalt Company for
the 1993 Slurry Seal Project
RESOLUTION NO. 93-134 approving contract and bond of Fort Dodge Asphalt Company for
the 1993 Joint Sealing Project
RESOLUTION NO. 93-135 approving contract and bond for Sande Construction Company for
construction of the Water and Wastewater Technical Services Complex
RESOLUTION NO. 93-136 approving renewal of contract for providing containers and hauling
materials from Resource Recovery Plant to Boone Co. Landfill
RESOLUTION NO. 93-141 approving Police Department's request to continue operation of
Narcotics Task Force and application for funding from Drug Control System Improvement Grant
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION:
RENEWAL OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TAZZLES: Coun. Hertz expressed
concern that the accompanying Police report on this renewal application listed 83 citations over the
past year, primarily for underage on premises violations. The Council discussed the appropriate
procedure for addressing this concern.
Motion by Hertz, Second by Hoffman, to approve the renewal application for Class C Liquor
License for Tazzles, 124-126 Welch Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Hertz, Second by Hoffman, to direct the Police Chief to evaluate and comment on the
supervision of the establishment.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one appeared for this portion of the agenda.
PETITION TO PAVE ALLEY FROM 8TH TO 9TH STREET BETWEEN GRAND AND
HODGE: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to refer to staff a request from petitioners for
paving the alley from 8th Street to 9th Street between Grand Avenue and Hodge Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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REQUEST TO WAIVE DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT FOR NEW COMMERCIAL
ELECTRIC CUSTOMER: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Parks, to approve a request from
Linwood Bundy to waive the deposit requirement for a new commercial electric customer.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell, to
approve a request from Amnesty International to allow under-age persons on the premises of
People's Bar and Grill while alcohol is being served on April 15, 1993 from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Hertz, Parks and Wirth. Voting Nay:
Brown. Motion declared carried 5-1.
REQUEST FROM P.U.S.H.: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to approve a request from
People Understanding the Severely Handicapped (PUSH) to allow under-age persons on the
premises of People's Bar and Grill while alcohol is being served on April 20, 1993 from 7:00 p.m.
to 2:00 a.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Campbell, Hoffman, Hertz, Parks and Wirth. Voting Nay:
Brown. Motion declared carried 5-1.
REQUEST FROM WALLABY'S REGARDING SUSPENSION: Motion by Campbell, Second
by Brown, to approve a request from Wallaby's regarding suspension for after hours dispensing.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PARTNER CITIES REQUEST FOR OFFICIAL DELEGATION TO ENZAN CITY: Motion
by Wirth, Second by Parks, to approve the request from Ames International Partner Cities
Association to authorize expenditure for Mayor to serve as head of official delegation to Enzan City,
Japan, May 31 through June 9, 1993.
Lu Kiser, Chair of the Ames International Partner Cities Association, noted the Mayor was an ex
officio member of the Association. Coun. Campbell expressed concern regarding the precedent that
might be set by approving this request now that the Association is independent of the City. Coun.
Hoffman agreed and said she would support this request, but felt future trips should be community,
not City, projects. She expressed concern that no criteria had been set regarding this choice for a
Sister City. Coun. Parks agreed that criteria may need to be established regarding future Sister
Cities in other areas, but said in this instance, Enzan City chose Ames. He said the Enzan City
delegation visited Ames last fall, and he felt the City of Ames should reciprocate.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON PROPOSED EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED OF VACATED ALLEY
LAND TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (304 LYNN AVENUE): Mayor Curtis declared the
public hearing open. John Cleasby, 4805 Dover Drive, said he was available for questions. There
being no one wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed.
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Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-137 authorizing quit claim
deed of vacated alley land abutting Lot 1 of Gray & Cessna's subdivision of Lot 4 Parker's addition
to Ames, Story County, Iowa to the First Baptist Church (304 Lynn Avenue).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS ADDITION TO CITY
MAINTENANCE FACILITY: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no
one wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-138 approving final plans and
specifications and awarding a contract to R.H. Grabau Construction in the amount of $162,380 for
the construction of the Public Works Addition to the City Maintenance Facility.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON RESURFACING OF BROOKSIDE TENNIS/BASKETBALL
COURTS/EMMA MCCARTHY LEE TENNIS COURTS: Mayor Curtis declared the public
hearing open. There being no one wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-139 reporting bids and
deferring action on contract award for resurfacing of Brookside and McCarthy Lee Tennis Courts
until April 27, 1993, to allow further evaluation by staff.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS:
Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no one wishing to testify, the public
hearing was declared closed.
City Manager Steve Schainker reminded Council that this action did not mean the bonds would be
sold at this time, but that it would allow the City Manager and Finance Director to react to the
market, then return to Council with recommendations regarding the sale.
Motion by Hertz, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-140 taking additional action
to issue not to exceed $6,000,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF PARKING AREA IRRIGATION
APPARATUS BETWEEN CURBS AND SIDEWALKS: Motion by Campbell, Second by
Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to regulate irrigation
apparatus in the street parking.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING ON RAPHAEL AND SINCLAIR: Motion by
Parks, Second by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3224 prohibiting
parking on the west and north sides of Raphael from Todd Drive to Sinclair Avenue, and on the east
and north sides of Sinclair from Todd Drive to Raphael Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE ALLOWING UNRESTRICTED PARKING ON MAIN BETWEEN 2 A.M.
AND 4 A.M.: Motion by Parks, Second by Brown, not to adopt the ordinance allowing unrestricted
parking on Main Street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RESIDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY: Coun. Hertz asked whether questions relevant to
recycling, yard waste, and the Resource Recovery Center should be added to the survey. Coun.
Campbell said since the City had no set policies on some of those issues, there would be no way to
institute change in policy based on citizen response. Coun. Hoffman suggested they include a
statement in the survey indicating these were not services provided by the City. Coun. Brown said
it would be well if these issues were addressed in a vehicle with a broader citizen participation, such
as utility bill stuffers. Coun. Campbell noted the Public Information Office will be conducting a
year-long educational program on the Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle program.
Public Information Officer Pam Vokolek described the format differences between the survey and
utility bill questionnaires, and said Council may wish to include these questions in both vehicles.
Motion by Hertz, Second by Parks, to include questions pertaining to yard waste in the Resident
Satisfaction Survey.
Vote on Motion: 2-4. Voting Aye: Hertz, Parks. Voting Nay: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, and
Wirth. Motion declared defeated 2-4.
Coun. Hoffman said she felt the time of year that surveys are mailed out had much to do with street
resurfacing concerns receiving a high priority ranking.
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to amend the Survey by deleting the TicFak convenience
question under the Parking Facilities and Policies section.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Brown, to approve the 1993 Resident Satisfaction Survey as
amended.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ELECTRIC TIE LINE PLANNING ROUTE: Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to approve
the proposed notification process for the Electric Tie Line planning route. City Manager Steve
Schainker said the staff presentation to the public was tentatively scheduled for May 4, and the
public hearing for May 11.
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Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FUEL AGREEMENT WITH D.O.T.: Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 93-142 approving the Motor Vehicle Fuel Agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
City Manager Steve Schainker thanked the D.O.T. and Equipment Services Dept. Director Paul
Hinderaker for their work on this agreement. He said the savings would be substantial.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1993: Motion by Parks, Second
by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-143 approving extension of contract with KPMG Peat
Marwick for auditing services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1993. Mayor Curtis said he would
like to see an RFP developed for these services next year.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
FINAL PROPERTY VALUATION, FY 93-94: Mayor Curtis reviewed the March 31, 1993
memo from Finance Director Alice Carroll regarding an adjustment in the total property valuation
presented in the 1993-94 budget draft. He noted the total valuation of $894,537,716 that resulted
in a total rate of $9.47704/1000 should have been $897,087,518 for a total rate of $9.45012/1000.
He said the Council did not need to take action on this change because the dollar amount budgeted
as property taxes was unchanged.
REEZONING OF LAND NORTH OF S. 16TH STREET AND EAST OF FORMER
CHICAGO/NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY: Director of Planning and
Housing Brian O'Connell reviewed a request from the Randall and Shubert Partnership to rezone
19.53 acres in the area generally located north of South 16th Street and East of the former
Chicago/Northwestern Railroad right of way from A-1 (Agricultural) to G-C (General Commercial)
and 38.39 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential). He said in addition,
the Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that Council initiate a rezoning of the 19.53
acres between the property owned by Randall and Shubert and the K-Mart complex from A-1
(Agricultural) to G-C (General Commercial.) He said the request would require an amendment to
the LUPP to change the designation of the subject property from CS (Commercial Service) to RM
(Medium-Density Residential.)
Mr. O'Connell discussed the character of the surrounding area, noting the existence of floodplain
and floodway areas. He said the floodplain areas do allow for development, while the floodway
areas can only be used for agricultural, recreational and open space uses, and cannot be developed
for commercial or residential uses.
Coun. Brown expressed concern that there might be storm water management problems in the area.
Coun. Wirth clarified that although the staff report stated that Cy-Ride does not provide access to
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this property at the present time, the Agency's long-range plan provided for either the extension of
an existing route or a new route that would move further east on South 16th some time in the future.
Motion by Hertz, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 144 approving an amendment
to the Land Use Policy Plan designating an area generally located north of S. 16th Street and east
of the former Chicago/Northwestern Railroad right of way from C-S (Commercial Service) to R-M
(Medium-Density Residential).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Hertz, Second by Parks, to initiate the rezoning of approximately 39 acres of property
immediately west of the Southwood Second Addition (K-Mart) and North of South Sixteenth Street
from A-1 to G-C, and that a public hearing be held on the matter at the regular meeting of April 27,
1993.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
P-C PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 4420 LINCOLNWAY: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Wirth,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-145 approving a P-C Plan amendment to remodel property at 4420
Lincolnway (former QuikTrip) to a professional office for C.A.S.T.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA FOR RFP FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN
CONNECTION WITH 1993-94 SPECIAL PURPOSE GRANT: Housing Coordinator Vanessa
Baker-Latimer presented proposed criteria for use in developing an RFP in connection with a federal
appropriation of $950,000 to develop infrastructure improvements for a residential subdivision for
the construction of low and moderate income housing. She said a more detailed RFP would be
developed and presented to Council in June. She said the grant gave the City the opportunity to
participate in another level of affordable housing, and it would essentially involve the City entering
into a partnership with a land developer and a builder to develop a residential subdivision. She
reviewed how Staff had talked with area developers, land owners, and builders to gather their input
and/or interest in participating with the City in this project. She reviewed the proposed criteria,
saying the total number of homes proposed was to be roughly 80, with 24 (30%) being priced under
$60,000, 24 (30%) being priced under $80,000, and 32 (40%) being priced at market rate.
Coun. Parks expressed concern with limiting the overall house size to contain a minimum of 3
bedrooms and a minimum finished square footage living area of 1,000 sq. ft. He said they should
look at a smaller home as a minimum standard to attract a larger market segment.
There was discussion regarding whether smaller homes would be integrated into the total
subdivision.
There was discussion regarding the possibility of existing homes being moved into available land.
Ms. Baker-Latimer said this particular grant was for new construction, but it might be possible to
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find a developer with adjacent land that could provide that type of program. Mayor Curtis said that
type of program would be ideal for a CDBG proposal, but were not adaptable to this type of
proposal.
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to reduce the minimum sq. footage from 1,000 sq. feet to 900
sq. ft. in order to lower the minimum price from $60,000, with a percentage factor to be
recommended by Staff.
Vote on Motion: 4-3. Voting Aye: Parks, Wirth, Hertz. Voting Nay: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman.
Mayor Curtis voted nay to break the tie. Motion was declared defeated 4:3.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Hertz, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-146 establishing
development criteria to solicit proposals for development of a residential subdivision in connection
with the City's 1993-94 Special Purpose Grant.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CDP FOR COCHRANE'S SECOND ADDITION: Motion by Brown, Second by Hoffman, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-147 approving Conceptual Development Plan for Cochrane's Second
Addition, generally located south of Mortensen Road, east of South Dakota, and north of US #30.
Coun. Wirth said she wished to clarify that Cy-Ride is not currently slated to go past this
development.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
AMENDMENT TO SOFTFORCE REVOLVING LOAN FUND AGREEMENT: Motion by
Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-148 approving Revolving Loan Fund
agreement amendment for SoftForce, Inc.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
FLOODPLAIN AND FLOODWAY ANALYSIS IN TEAGARDEN AREA: Motion by Wirth,
Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-149 establishing May 11, 1993 as date of public
hearing on floodplain and floodway analysis in the Teagarden Area.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REVISIONS TO METER MAP, NORTH SIDE OF 5TH STREET: Motion by Parks, Second
by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-150 approving revisions to the City's Meter Map,
changing parking meters on the north side of 5th Street from two to four hour durations.
Coun. Wirth said she had received a call from Adams Funeral Home regarding the City's current
agreement with them for hooding parking meters during funerals. She said this proposal would
potentially take 4 or 5 parking meters out of circulation for 4 hours at a time.
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR SOUTH DUFF AVENUE MASTER PLAN: Ken Augustine,
Chair of the South Duff Improvement Association, reviewed his April 13 letter asking for the
Council's endorsement of this Master Plan. He said the Association had invited Michael Freedman
to return to Ames for a one-day workshop with the DOT.
Steve Goodhue, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the specifics and details
of the Plan, noting the DOT required a clear zone for 10 feet from the curb. He said the D.O.T.
currently opposed the Plan's request for street lights to be installed at a 6' set back from the curb, that
business signs be allowed within the right-of-way, and had concerns regarding the position of the
central pillar of the proposed "Gateway Arch."
Coun. Wirth said she had met with Dave Oesper who was concerned about glare resulting from
"decorative" lighting. She said she would like to see the South Duff Improvement Association look
at some of those issues before making a decision on lighting. Mr. Augustine said he'd also met with
Mr. Oesper and would put him in contact with Michael Freedman to discuss the issue.
Motion by Brown, Second by Hoffman, to authorize the Mayor to write a letter of support for the
design specifications for the South Duff Avenue Master Plan.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST REGARDING LOTS 6 AND 7, INDIANGRASS COURT: Motion by Brown,
Second by Parks, to refer to staff a request from James G. Sorenson regarding Lots 6 and 7,
Indiangrass Court.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Coun. Hoffman said there were big ruts in the trail at the entrance to Munn Woods
from Trail Ridge. She said a sign prohibiting bicycles in that area might be needed.
Coun. Parks said a handicapped parking space on the west corner of Welch and Chamberlain had
a very high sign and an unpainted meter. He said the meter should be painted and the sign lowered
to alert people that this was a handicapped space.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor
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