HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 08/24/1993MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA AUGUST 24, 1993
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., August 24, 1993, 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, Hertz, Hoffman, Parks, and Wirth. Coun.
Brown arrived late.
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Curtis presented a proclamation to Norm Rudi, Rudi-Lee-Dreyer
& Associates, proclaiming September 1993 as Architecture Month in the City of Ames.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Parks, to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda, removing Item 5 for separate consideration:
Motion to approve payment of claims
Motion to approve minutes of regular meeting of August 10, 1993
Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses:
a. Class E Beer - Quiktrip #546, 4506 Lincoln Way
b. Class C Beer - Holiday Station Store #47, 326 Lincoln Way
c. Class C Beer - Swift Stop #4, 1118 S. Duff
d. Class C Beer - Cyclone Truck Stop, 1811 S. Dayton
e. Special Class C Liquor - Da Vinci's, 2514 Chamberlain
f. Class C Liquor - Mandarin, 415 Lincoln Way
RESOLUTION NO. 93-310 approving appointment of Shane Ball as additional ASSET
member to serve from September 1, 1993 through February 10, 1994 during funding process
(Removed for separate consideration; see action at the end of this section)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-311 approving request to subordinate affordable housing mortgage
liens for properties located at 322, 328, 608, and 626 Ken Maril Road
RESOLUTION NO. 93-312 approving contract and bond for Rasch Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $126,934.75 for Landfill Closure Project
RESOLUTION NO. 93-313 approving contract and bond for Armstrong Companyin the
amount of $84,051.00 for Elwood Drive/Old Airport Road Storm Sewer Project
RESOLUTION NO. 93-314 approving contract and bond for Holland Contracting
Corporation in the amount of $71,839.40 for the Bloomington Heights Subdivision Sanitary
Sewer Extension Project
RESOLUTION NO. 93-315 accepting completion of Tennis and Basketball Court
Resurfacing Project for Parks and Recreation Department
RESOLUTION NO. 93-316 accepting completion of subdivision improvements in Landmark
Subdivision, Lot 1
RESOLUTION NO. 93-317 approving report of bids for asphalt paver and delaying award of
contract
RESOLUTION NO. 93-318 approving plans & specifications for purchase of compact
station wagon, full-size 4x4 pickup truck, and full-size 4x2 pickup truck as replacement
vehicles for Equipment Services Department; setting September 16, 1993 as bid due date and
September 28, 1993 as date of contract award
RESOLUTION NO. 93-319 approving plans and specifications for Power Plant Cooling
Tower Units 5 & 6 Demolition; setting October 12, 1993 as bid due date and October 26,
1993 as date of hearing and award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 93-320 abandoning utility easement across Lot 18 Prairie View West
RESOLUTION NO. 93-321 approving release of mortgage of land to be sold by Ford Street
Development Corporation in tax increment financing district
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION:
APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL ASSET MEMBER TO SERVE DURING FUNDING
PROCESS: Coun. Campbell noted the proposal approved by ASSET recommended that two
additional members be appointed to serve during the funding process, and asked whether these
positions had been advertised. Assistant to the City Manager Sheila Lundt said the short time
frame before the Committee's first training meeting precluded advertising for these positions.
Mayor Curtis said he'd made his selection from several applications on file in the City Clerk's
office. He said a second appointment would be coming to Council for approval, pending
notification of the interested party.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-310, approving
appointment of Shane Ball as additional ASSET member to serve from September 1, 1993
through February 10, 1994 during funding process.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Coun. Brown arrived at 7:05 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM:
SANITARY SEWER BACKUP: Don Payer, 3810 S. Duff, presented a petition signed by
several Main Street business owners asking Council to consider during the next budget process
the costs of replacing the sanitary sewer on Main from Burnett to Pearle. He said there has been
substantial damage to the properties west of Burnett Avenue due to a sewer badly needing repair.
Roger Rinderknecht, 3020 Northridge Parkway, said he was present on behalf of Firstar Bank at
405 Main Street. He said the bank's basement has flooded three times in the past 18 months, and
cleanup costs have exceeded $15,000. He said the bank wants to work with the City to correct
the problem.
Clayton M. Loken, 2004 Ashmore Drive, said his property at 627 Main has had water in the
lower level four times in the past five years, even though it is west of Pearle. He said the Main
Street sewer line should be disconnected from the main line to the north.
Dr. Matt Loken, 501 Main, said his office has had trouble with sewer backup for the past 10-15
years. He said he'd previously had to close a business due to flooding, and his present office has
flooded out three times in the past month. He said estimates to repair the flood damage exceed
$23,000.
Mike Clayton, 1220 Arizona, said there has been a recurring problem with sanitary sewer backup
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in his neighborhood over the years. He distributed a map of the Ontario-Quebec-Arizona-
Garfield area showing properties which experienced sewer backup on July 9, 1993. He said the
problems were partially due to an influx of sump pump water into the sanitary sewer system. He
said many of the affected properties have taken advantage of the voluntary divergence program
that connects sump pumps directly to the storm sewer system, while those properties upstream
had not. He encouraged the City to initiate a program targeting whole neighborhoods for the
divergence program, with their neighborhood as one of the first.
Ron Nelson, 1214 Arizona, said there have been chronic problems with sanitary sewer backup in
his neighborhood. He asked the City to target that neighborhood for the divergence program, as
well as some of the new developments to the west that he said were contributing to the influx of
sump pump water.
Fred Troeh, 4117 Quebec, said he was present to reiterate the problems with sanitary sewer
backup that exist in the neighborhood.
James Berg, 4126 Ontario, said in addition to the problems previously stated, he was concerned
that there might be liability problems resulting from water from sump pumps draining over the
new bike trail in the neighborhood. He said connecting the sump pumps to the City storm sewer
would alleviate a number of problems.
TOYS FOR FLOOD VICTIMS: Pauline Williams, 1519 Top-O-Hollow Road, described how
her group at First United Methodist Church was able to fulfill a "wish list" of 19 children from
King's City Mobile Home Park who'd lost toys in the recent floods. She said thanks to a friend,
several churches in Wisconsin joined in the effort, and she displayed several stuffed toys the
groups had made. She said a college in Rexford, Idaho had sent books for the flood victims, and
a church in Altamount, Kansas had sent school supplies. She said interested parents could call
either 232-1299 or 233-5797 to inquire about these items. She encouraged anyone who'd like to
get involved to call either of the above numbers, and said they would soon be starting a program
to provide Christmas decorations for flood victims.
HOSPITAL ISSUES: Merlin Pfannkuch, 1424 Kellogg, said the question of whether Mary
Greeley Medical Center should integrate with McFarland Clinic should be placed on the ballot
for the November 1993 ballot in order that a straw poll might be taken. He said City Attorney
John Klaus had previously stated the Municipal Code stipulates that the Council must make the
decision regarding whether or not to sell the Hospital and that no vote could be binding. Mr.
Pfannkuch referred to a 1983 ballot issue regarding the City's Electric Utility as a precedent, and
said he did not know if the results of that vote were binding. He said by giving citizens an
opportunity to vote on Hospital issue, it would encourage them to become more informed and
involved in the issue. He also requested the Council consider asking a local legislator to amend
the Iowa Code so that Hospital Board of Trustees could be compensated in some fashion.
SANITARY SEWER BACKUP: Coun. Hoffman asked Staff to comment on what was
currently being done to prevent sewer back-up. Public Works Director Paul Wiegand said Staff
has heard from 31 areas within the City, and will try to do preliminary investigations into the
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structural capabilities of the pipes, focusing on those areas where the flooding problems were
most severe. He said Main Street would be one of those areas. He said the problems in the
Ontario/Arizona area were due to infiltration rather than structural problems. He said a decision
of whether more extensive investigation was needed would be dependent upon the preliminary
televising work. He said Staff estimated 3-4 months for this preliminary work, and hoped to
have it completed by the time of the CIP consideration.
Coun. Hoffman asked how specific areas would be prioritized. Mr. Wiegand said the contractor
could be directed to a designated priority area. Coun. Wirth said the residential area north of
downtown should be investigated as well.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PANCHERO'S, INC. Motion by Hoffman, Second by
Parks, to approve new Class C liquor license for Panchero's, Inc. 109 Welch Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSE FOR AMES/ISU ICE ARENA: Motion by Wirth, Second by
Parks, to approve new Class B Beer permit for Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1505 Gateway Hills.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR 233 MAIN: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Parks, to
approve request for encroachment permit for awning at 233 Main.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
REQUEST FROM OCTAGON WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Motion by Brown, Second
by Campbell, to deny the request for direct assistance for the cost to install a new shut-off valve,
but agree to establish a payback arrangement that the Octagon can manage.
Robert Curry, 1119 Johnson, described how needed repairs of the water service line at the
Octagon have been delayed because the main shut-off valve cannot be located. He said the
Octagon's Board of Directors was seeking financial assistance from the City for the cost of a new
shut-off valve.
Coun. Brown expressed concerns that many organizations within the City may have similar
needs, and said funding this repair would set a precedent. She asked what problems a liberal
payback option would pose for the Octagon.
Coun. Parks said it would be more appropriate to address issues such as this during budget
hearings when other support of the Arts was under consideration, rather than the policy issue of
whether or not the City pays for such repairs.
Mr. Curry said he would carry the suggestion of a liberal payback plan back to the Board of
Directors. He said it was imperative the repair be made as soon as possible.
Coun. Hertz asked how often this type of problem occurred. Public Works Director Paul
Wiegand said it was not a unique situation, particularly in older sections of the community. He
said the size of the line in this instance will result in more expensive repairs.
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Gary Hunziker, 3329 Canterbury, said the Octagon Board of Directors felt the City should pay
for the new shut-off valve. He said in this instance, the repairs would cost more than usual
because of the urgency involved. He said the City should make owners of older buildings aware
of shut-off valve location problems before emergencies occurred.
Coun. Campbell said there were often costs involved in older buildings. She said while she was
sympathetic to this situation, she did not think the rules should be changed just because this
request came from a non-profit agency. She noted the City did contribute to the Octagon as a
non-profit organization through the Ames Community Arts Council.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, to establish a 10-year, no-interest payback plan.
Coun. Campbell expressed concerns regarding the precedent that would be set by establishing a
no-interest plan. Water Department Director Tom Neumann said a nominal interest charge has
always been included in the past.
The Motion and Second were withdrawn.
Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, to refer the method of payback plan to Staff for a report
back to Council at the September 14, 1993 meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 1993-94 ICE CONTROL PROGRAM: Mayor Curtis declared the public
hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared
closed.
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-322 finally approving
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Independent Salt Company, Kanopolis,
Kansas, in the amount of $24.40 per ton for the 1993-94 Ice Control Program.
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 SOUTH DUFF AVENUE AND LINCOLN WAY
SOUTH 2ND TO GRAND AVENUE: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There
being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-323 finally approving
plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc. in the amount of
$211,570.40, subject to DOT concurrence, and approving contract and bond in amount of
$211,570.40, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
City Manager Steve Schainker said Staff was recommending the paving portion of this project be
done on a Sunday in order to reduce the impact on businesses in the area, and the milling portion
will be done during the regular work week. He said so far, only those businesses whose access
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will be cut off by the paving project have been notified. He said Sparkle's Car Wash had
expressed concerns that the project be completed in one day. He cautioned the Council that
there was no guarantee that the weather would cooperate. He said while businesses along
Lincoln Way will be inconvenienced, they will have secondary access routes available. He said
those businesses will be notified following this meeting if Council approves the project.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON LINCOLN WAY REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM 400' WEST OF
FRANKLIN TO BEEDLE: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open. There being no
one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Hertz, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-324 finally
approving plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc. in the amount of
$326,928.62.
Coun. Campbell asked what would happen to the bikepath that was to be deleted from this
project. Public Works Director Paul Wiegand said maintenance of the bikepath would be
included in the Slurry Sealing Program.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Hertz, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-325 approving
contract and bond of Manatt's, Inc. in the amount of $326,928.62 for the Lincoln Way
Rehabilitation Project from 400' West of Franklin to Beedle.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AMENDMENT TO FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE: Motion by Parks, Second by Hertz, to
pass on second reading an ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding factory-built
homes in the floodplain.
Coun. Hoffman noted she was not present at the August 10 Council meeting when this ordinance
passed on first reading, and said she would not support its passage on second reading. She said
there was much misconception about what this proposed ordinance would or would not do. She
said she felt it was the job of government to look at what was best for not only the present, but
also what's best for the future. She said she did not feel they should liberalize the existing
situation. She said to vote against the ordinance was not to vote against flood victims, but rather
a vote to prevent future flood victims.
Coun. Campbell said from elevation information provided since the previous Council meeting, it
appeared residents of the Park who needed assistance would still have space available that would
fall within the City's existing ordinance. She said therefore, she would not support the proposed
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amendment on second reading.
Roll Call Vote: 3-3. Voting Aye: Hertz, Parks, and Wirth. Voting Nay: Brown, Campbell,
and Hoffman. Motion to pass on second reading declared failed.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING TRUCK LOADING ZONES AND PLACING PARKING
METERS IN CAMPUSTOWN: Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to pass on third
reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3236 revising parking meter map, designating truck
loading zones and placing meters in Campustown.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
"NOTICE OF INTEREST" FOR FLOOD MITIGATION/BUY-OUT PROGRAM: Motion
by Hoffman, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-326 approving submission of
FEMA "Notice of Interest" for Flood Mitigation/Buy-Out Program.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
MUNICIPAL POOL BOILER REPLACEMENT: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Parks, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-327 approving payment to Ames Community School District
for replacement of Municipal Pool boiler.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING FOR ARBOR ON THE GREEN: Mayor Curtis declared the
public hearing open. There being no one wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared
closed.
Motion by Hertz, Second by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning
property generally located South of 24th and NW of Pinehurst Drive from R-3 (Medium
Density Residential) to R 1-6 PUD.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-328 approving CDP
for Arbor on the Green Subdivision, located South of 24th and NW of Pinehurst Drive
(Arbor on the Green.)
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING OF LAND AT 308 STANTON: Mayor Curtis declared the
public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to testify, the public hearing was
declared closed.
Motion by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning
property located at 308 Stanton Avenue from R-3 (Medium Density) to R-4.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Motion by Parks, Second by Hertz, to initiate rezoning of property along Stanton Avenue
between Chamberlain & Knapp, and setting September 14, 1993 as date of hearing.
There was discussion regarding whether this rezoning should occur prior to the work to be done
by the Land Use Policy Plan consultant. Planning & Housing Director Brian O'Connell said the
Planning and Zoning Commission was making its recommendation based on the existing LUPP.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CDP FOR SPECK SUBDIVISION: Motion by Hertz, Second by Campbell, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 93-329 approving Conceptual Development Plan for Speck Subdivision,
located North of Ames along US Hwy. 69.
Mr. O'Connell noted the stipulation placed on this item had been met.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
LUPP AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF COLLEGE CREEK
SUBDIVISION AND SOUTH OF LINCOLN WAY: Motion by Parks, Second by Campbell,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-330 approving amendment to Land Use Policy Plan for
property located West of College Creek Subdivision and South of Lincoln Way.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PROHIBITION OF PARKING ON WESTWOOD DRIVE SOUTH OF WOODLAND
STREET: Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to direct the City Attorney to draft an
ordinance
prohibiting parking on a portion of Westwood Drive south of Woodland Street to provide a
bus loading zone by Edwards School.
Coun. Parks asked whether affected residents had been notified. Traffic Engineer Scott Logan
said the school said it would handle notification to property owners, parents, and students.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PROHIBITION OF PARKING ON WILSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO AMES
SCHOOL'S MAINTENANCE BUILDING DRIVEWAY: Motion by Parks, Second by
Brown, to direct the
City Attorney to draft an ordinance prohibiting parking on Wilson Avenue adjacent to the
Ames School's Maintenance Building driveway.
Coun. Parks expressed concerns that affected residents be notified of this item as well.
Vote on Motion: 6-0 Motion declared carried unanimously.
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DESIGNATION OF DAYTON ROAD AND HYLAND AVENUE AS EXCEPTIONS TO
LINCOLN WAY'S THROUGH-STREET DESIGNATION: Motion by Hertz, Second by
Parks, to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance adding Dayton Road and Hyland
Avenue as exceptions to Lincoln Way's through-street designation.
Vote on Motion: 6-0 Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE INCREASING OVERTIME PARKING FINES: Motion by Brown, Second
by Hoffman, to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance increasing overtime parking fines.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HANDICAP PARKING SYSTEM: Mayor Curtis noted Sheryl Andre from the Human
Relations Commission was present to answer any questions the Council might have.
City Manager Steve Schainker explained Staff was recommending that a parking permit system
not be implemented, due to concerns about resident participation, accessibility to meters, and
fairness to visitors to the City. He said they believed the best alternative would be to provide
"free" parking at handicap spaces, with a designated time limit. He said it would also be a good
business decision, as the cost of adapting to a permit system would cost the Parking Fund more
than the insignificant lost revenue from the "free" parking alternative.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance changes to implement a "free" handicap parking system, designating a maximum
two hour limit at all existing metered handicap parking spaces.
Vote on Motion: 6-0 . Motion declared carried unanimously.
WALNUT/CLARK IMPROVEMENTS: City Manager Steve Schainker reviewed this short-
range project which resulted from the Hwy. 69 joint study with the Iowa Department of
Transportation. He said the DOT wanted medians installed at the intersection of Lincoln
Way/Walnut/Clark, although several of the business owners in the affected properties expressed
concern about the impact on access to their properties. He said negotiations with the DOT
resulted in a proposal for shortened medians at the intersection (Modified Plan I). He said when
business owners still objected, Staff had been directed to ask for funding through the Urban
Systems Transportation Efficiency Program (U-Step) which might have allowed DOT approval
of the Modified Plan without medians. He said the DOT had denied that funding request and
had suggested the City consider proceeding with a study to determine which of three long-range
options proposed for the Hwy. 69 corridor would be most preferable. He said at this point,
Council could either proceed with the project to align Clark/Walnut and construct short medians
on Lincoln Way, pursue the alignment as a City-funded project, or wait until the long-range
study is completed before implementing improvements to the intersection.
Coun. Brown said the City had paid a substantial sum for the previous Hwy. 69 joint study. She
said she was not sure she could support another long-range study at this time.
There was discussion regarding whether the safety issues at this intersection would need to be
addressed regardless of which long-term option was selected for the Hwy. 69 corridor. Coun.
Parks said they should take advantage of these short-term improvements in an acceptable form
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with State funding, rather than delay.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Campbell, that Council proceed with the project to align
Clark/Walnut and construct short medians on Lincoln Way (Modified Plan I).
City Manager Steve Schainker said by this action Council would be relaying to the DOT that this
was the plan they would like to see financed. He noted the Plan would still require DOT
approval.
Charles Nelton, owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken at 509 Lincoln Way, said he was opposed to
Modified Plan I because the medians would cut off the entrance to his restaurant from the west
which would be detrimental to his business. He said he had concerns about the two-way couplet
option of the long-term plan.
Mac Peterson, owner of Taco Time at 511 Lincoln Way, expressed appreciation for the way
Staff has worked with the property owners on this matter. He said it was a lose-lose situation,
but urged City Staff to push for the shorter medians. He said the extended median would cut off
most of his business.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand said any alternative plan proposed by the DOT would have
to come back to the City Council for their approval. Mr. Peterson asked that the business owners
be kept informed about the process. He said it would be beneficial to seek input from the
business people early in the process.
Frank Rankin, owner of Mayfair Cleaners at 508 Lincoln Way, said he agreed that the
intersection needs some organization, but expressed concern that the medians might pose a
problem for delivery trucks.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Coun. Brown said the City handled drought situations very well and needed to
have a water management plan of the same caliber.
Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, that a water management plan be developed for the
entire City.
Coun. Brown said she felt such a plan should encompass "the big picture," and address potential
water management problems at the time permits were issued. She said they needed to consider
matters such as soil retention on building sites during construction, and joint planning with the
DOT during road construction.
Coun. Parks asked for clarification regarding the level of scrutiny covered by the motion.
Coun. Brown said the intent of the motion was that Council hear from Staff what is currently
being done in terms of storm water management, and that issues be defined, rather than a Master
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Plan at this point.
The Motion and Second were withdrawn.
City Manager Steve Schainker suggested a worksession in which the Public Works Department
and Planning & Housing could review current policy issues and what was currently being done
to help control storm water, as well as what other cities were doing.
Coun. Brown said they also needed to identify the types of problems they were experiencing.
Mayor Curtis said every development the Council has approved in the past five years has had to
submit a storm water management plan. He said the issue is what parameters that plan has to
satisfy, and the costs involved in raising the level of those parameters. He noted studies have
shown the waterfall in the last 12 months exceeded 240% of the normal average.
Coun. Hoffman said it would be important to sort out the ongoing problems from those that
occurred to due an excessive year of moisture.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, that the request from Kenneth Kopecky regarding
parking problems on Meadow Lane be referred to Staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Coun. Wirth noted developers had expressed concern about ADA requirements and renovation
of the Public Safety Building. She said she would refer to Staff several publications she had
received regarding ADA requirements and historic buildings. She said one of the other concerns
expressed by developers was the lack of parking at the site.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, that Staff be directed to provide information regarding
the possibility of making parking stalls in the City owned lot south of the Tribune building
available as parking for the Public Safety Building.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Coun. Hoffman said she had received many compliments from citizens on how well Homewood
Golf Course is being managed and maintained this year.
Coun. Hertz said she would be unable to attend the Affordable Housing Worksession tentatively
scheduled for September 14, and after discussion of alternate dates, there was consensus that the
worksession be postponed to a date to be determined later. There was also consensus that the
Special Purpose Grant be placed on the September 14, 1993 agenda.
Coun. Parks asked that the overhead projector in the Council Chambers be moved to provide a
clearer view of the podium.
Coun. Campbell said the Health Care Study Committee consultants would be in town September
17 and 18, and while there would be some public meetings with the consultants, the times for
those meetings had not yet been set.
Assistant to the City Manager Sheila Lundt said ASSET volunteers would make a presentation to
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Council at the October 12 meeting.
Mayor Curtis noted Mr. Kindred and he would attend the Midwest Flood Disaster Housing
Worksession in Des Moines on August 26 and 27. He said in addition, Staff was aggressively
moving forward on the Flood Review Task Force. He said he would meet on September 2 with
Dr. Jischke to formalize ISU's participation on that taskforce.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor
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