HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 09/14/1993MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA SEPTEMBER 14, 1993
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., September 14, 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: Brown, Campbell, Hoffman, Parks, and Wirth. Coun. Hertz
was absent.
CONSTITUTION WEEK: Mayor Curtis presented a proclamation to Margaret Picht, Chair of the
Sundial Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, proclaiming September 17 through
September 23, 1993 as Constitution Week in the City of Ames.
PUBLIC POWER WEEK: Mayor Curtis presented Merlin Hove, Ruth Larson, and Jacob Chacko,
City of Ames Electric Department, with a proclamation designating October 3 - October 9, 1993 as
Public Power Week within the City of Ames. He noted an Open House would be held on September
25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Electric Administration Building as a prelude to the Week.
COMMENDATION FOR CITIES PROVIDING FLOOD RELIEF: Mayor Curtis read a letter
of commendation to cities that provided flood relief to the City of Ames, saying the letter would be
sent to the Acacia Group and the Calvert Group, Ltd. of Bethesda, MD; Catholic Charities of
Dubuque; Enzan City, Japan; First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church Foundation
of Ames; the City of Manchester, NH; the City of Warwick, RI; and the City of Plainview, TX.
Public Information Official Pam Vokolek provided an update on the Story County Cares funds,
saying that the group has funded nearly $35,000 in grants, using gifts from the above cities as well
as assistance from the following: First United Methodist Church Foundation of Ames, Catholic
Charities of Dubuque, LaMorinda (California) Area Rotary Clubs, and First Baptist Church of
Ames.
FLOOD VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY: Mayor Curtis read a proclamation proclaiming
September 25, 1993 as Flood Volunteer Recognition Day within the City of Ames. Jennifer Cooper
of the Daily Tribune accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Tribune and the Chamber of
Commerce. She said the two groups were sponsoring a party on September 25 to honor the
volunteers. She described the event to be held on South Duff by the Century Cinema Theaters and
Twentieth Century Bowling.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR CITY FINANCE DEPARTMENT: The
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
1992 from the Government Finance Officers Association was presented to the City of Ames Finance
Department and accepted by Sue Rybolt, Assistant Finance Director. Mayor Curtis noted the
Finance Department has received this award for the past 14 years.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT AWARD: The Environmental Protection Agency's
1993 Region VII Operations and Maintenance Excellence Award was presented to the City of Ames
Water Pollution Control Plant and accepted by John Ringelestein, Plant Superintendent.
CONSENT AGENDA: Coun. Brown asked that items 10a, 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21 be removed from
the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Hoffman, to approve the following items on the Consent
Agenda, removing Items 10a, 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21 for separate consideration:
Motion to approve payment of claims
Motion to direct Mayor to execute Receipt and Waiver forms of Bequest from Bessie Myers
Estate
Motion to approve minutes of regular meeting of August 24, 1993
Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses:
a. Class B Beer - Long John Silvers Seafood Shop, 533 Lincoln Way
b. Class C Liquor - Corner Pocket/Main Attraction, 125 Main
c. Class C Liquor - Wallaby's Grille, 3720 Lincoln Way
RESOLUTION NO. 93-332 approving certification of Civil Service applicants
RESOLUTION NO. 93-333 approving appointment of Kay Dennison as additional ASSET
member to serve from September 1, 1993 through February 10, 1994 during funding process
Resolution to approve appointment of Carol Patterson to fill vacancy on Health Care Study
Committee (Removed for separate consideration; see action at the end of this section)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-335 approving appointment of Janet McKee to fill unexpired term of
office on Ames/ISU Bicycle Committee
RESOLUTION NO. 93-336 approving appointment of Sharon Wirth to serve as voting delegate
and Judie Hoffman as alternate voting delegate at National League of Cities Annual Business
Meeting on December 5, 1993
RESOLUTION NO. 93-337 approving Annual Street Finance Report
RESOLUTION NO. 93-338 approving continuation of contract with the
Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for grant monies to fund extra OWI enforcement Resolution
approving Presenter Contract between American
Family Theatre, Inc. and City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department (Removed for separate
consideration; see action at the end of this section)
Resolution approving plans and specifications for site work for Animal Shelter Building; setting
October 6, 1993 as bid due date and October 12, 1993 as date of hearing and award of contract
(Removed for separate consideration; see action at the end of this section)
Resolution approving plans and specifications for 1993 Footing Drain Program; setting October
6, 1993 as bid due date and October 12, 1993 as date of hearing and award of contract (Removed
for separate consideration; see action at the end of this section)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-342 approving plans and specifications for Unit No. 8 Precipitator High
Voltage Wire and Rapper Mount Replacement Project; setting October 6, 1993 as bid due date
and October 12, 1993 as date of hearing and award of contract
RESOLUTION NO. 93-343 accepting completion of 1992 Footing Drain Program #1
Resolution approving final plat of Valley East Plat No. 4 (Removed for separate consideration;
see action at the end of this section)
Resolution approving auditor's replat of Lot One Gateway-Green Hills Subdivision (Removed
for separate consideration; see action at the end of this section)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-346 accepting completion of engineering services contract with Stanley
Consultants, Inc., in amount of $253,000 for ISU Tie Line Project
RESOLUTION NO. 93-347 accepting bids and awarding contracts to Di-Chem Company and
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Hydrite Chemical Company for chemicals for Power Plant based on unit prices as bid
RESOLUTION NO. 93-348 waiving formal bidding procedures and authorizing purchase of
power plant boiler #8 air heater replacement baskets from ABB Preheater Company, Wellsville,
New York, in the amount of $108,723
RESOLUTION NO. 93-349 approving U.S. Post Office's lease agreement for parking spaces in
East City Hall lot
RESOLUTION NO. 93-350 accepting deed for street right-of-way on South Duff to provide
access to Howe Property
RESOLUTION NO. 93-351 abandoning utility easement at 235 Trail Ridge Road
RESOLUTION 93-352 abandoning utility easement at 1122 28th Street
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION:
APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON HEALTH CARE STUDY COMMITTEE: Coun.
Brown asked the prescribed process for filling vacancies on the Hospital Board and on this
committee. City Attorney John Klaus said as an administrative agency of the City, the Hospital
Board of Trustees is empowered to adopt such rules and procedures for the operation, governance,
management and control of the Hospital as they deem appropriate. He said under their established
bylaws which govern the succession of officers, the Secretary assumes the position of Chair when
that position becomes vacant until such time as a new Chair is elected. He said the Chair is
empowered to make appointments to committees.
Motion by Brown, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-334 approving the
appointment of Carol Patterson to fill vacancy on Health Care Study Committee.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PRESENTER CONTRACT BETWEEN AMERICAN FAMILY THEATRE AND CITY OF
AMES PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Coun. Brown said this was an exciting
addition to the Parks and Recreation program, and deserved public recognition.
Motion by Brown, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-339 approving
Presenter Contract between American Family Theatre, Inc. and City of Ames Parks and
Recreation Department.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER BUILDING: Coun. Brown said it
appeared this project might result in a $5,000 overage from the budgeted amount, and asked where
the extra funds would come from.
City Manager Steve Schainker said at the time the '93-98 CIP was approved, a specific site had not
yet been chosen, and the budget figure had to be estimated from the City of Dubuque's design-built
experience rather than from an architect's estimates. He said the project will be bid with alternative
deducts, but if bids come in at the estimate or above, Council may have to look at other funds.
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Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-340 approving plans and
specifications for site work for Animal Shelter Building; setting October 6, 1993 as bid due date
and October 12, 1993 as date of hearing and award of contract.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
1993 FOOTING DRAIN PROGRAM: Coun. Brown noted projects included in this program were
set at budget time. She said citizens with concerns about areas not included in the 1993 program
should bring them up during the upcoming budget process.
Coun. Hoffman asked how often staff set priorities regarding areas to be included in the Program.
She said it appeared some of the streets included in this year's project did not suffer the flooding that
others did.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand said many of the streets included in this year's project did have
flood damage, and staff felt a commitment to others that had been in the program for a long time.
He said Staff was proposing a full review of the program be included in next year's budget. He said
due to recent flooding, the program would no longer be based solely on resident sign-up.
Motion by Brown, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-341 approving plans
and specifications for 1993 Footing Drain Program; setting October 6, 1993 as bid due date and
October 12, 1993 as date of hearing and award of contract.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
FINAL PLAT FOR VALLEY EAST PLAT NO. 4: Coun. Brown asked if elevations were
checked to make certain storm water management plans are followed during the development
process.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand said the City checks the formal detention basins that are
designed and constructed as a portion of the subdivision improvements, and requires certification
on the part of the developer's engineer that these were graded and built according to the plan. He
said all other grading within the subdivision is not controlled by the City, and therefore the City does
not have the ability to say whether or not it is done correctly.
City Manager Schainker said it would be beneficial to have a special worksession to review what
is currently in the Municipal Code pertaining to storm water control. He said ideas to help improve
the City's control over storm water management need to be balanced with the negative impact of
injecting government into the development process.
Public Works Director Wiegand said this particular subdivision had a more formal program of storm
water management than many others.
Motion by Brown, Second by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-344 approving final plat
of Valley East Plat No. 4.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
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hereby made a portion of these minutes.
AUDITOR'S REPLAT OF LOT ONE GATEWAY-GREEN HILLS SUBDIVISION: Coun.
Brown asked for clarification of this item.
City Attorney John Klaus said if there are over 3 divisions in a tract of land, and the proprietors don't
plat the land, the County Auditor is empowered to do so to clear up title problems. He said the
Resolution notes that the replat does not meet the City's subdivision ordinance, because one of the
divisions is not accessible to a public street, and therefore a building permit will not be issued for
that lot until such time as it is accessible to a public street. He said Council's approval of this item
would not waive the City's standards for subdivisions, nor the City's requirements for approval of
those subdivisions, but would facilitate a resolution of a title problem.
Motion by Brown, Second by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-345 approving
auditor's replat of Lot One Gateway-Green Hills Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Bob Shaffer, 618 Freel Drive, said he had written a letter to the Mayor and
Council on September 3, 1993 regarding a billing he had received from the City for street cleanup
outside his business on Freel Drive. He asked Council to review the letter and take appropriate
action.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CAMPUSTOWN GRILL: Motion by Hoffman, Second by
Campbell, to approve new Class B Beer license for Campustown Grill, 126 Welch Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
REQUEST FROM ALPHA CHI OMEGA: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Parks, to approve
a request from Alpha Chi Omega sorority to allow under-age persons on the premises of the
Coliseum Nightclub while alcohol is being served on September 17, 1993 from 7:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Motion declared adopted 4-1.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ENZAN CITY, JAPAN, AS PARTNER CITY: Motion by
Wirth, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-353 establishing Enzan City, Japan
as Partner City to City of Ames.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
IDENTITY SIGN FOR HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION: Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, to
approve a request from Hunziker Development LC for identity sign for Hillside Subdivision.
The Motion and Second were withdrawn due to a misunderstanding of the Staff's
recommendation on this item.
Motion by Campbell, Second by Wirth, to deny a request from Hunziker Development LC to
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install a subdivision entrance sign in the public right of way for Hillside Subdivision and direct
staff to prepare an amendment to the sign regulations that would allow for subdivision entrance
signs.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Motion to deny declared carried 4-1.
PAYBACK PROCESS FOR OCTAGON WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Motion by Campbell,
Second by Brown, to authorize staff to arrange with the Octagon a three-year payback schedule
using a fixed interest rate of 5% for the duration of the loan.
Coun. Hoffman asked if feedback had been received from the Octagon regarding which process they
would prefer. City Manager Steve Schainker said although he couldn't speak for them, he thought
the Octagon would wish for the longest payback period possible. It was noted that no one from the
Octagon was present to speak on their behalf.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Motion declared carried 4-1.
AHS HOMECOMING PARADE: Motion by Campbell, Second by Parks, to approve request for
Ames High School Homecoming Parade on portions of 5th and Main Streets on September 27,
1993.
Mayor Curtis noted the Council had received a letter from the Downtown Betterment Association
supporting this request.
Coun. Campbell asked whether there were plans to notify business owners who were not members
of the DBA. Lisa Foote and Tom Payne, Ames High Homecoming Parade Co-Chairs, said they
hoped to distribute flyers to all business owners sometime this week.
City Manager Schainker said downtown streets would not be closed for this event, nor would parked
vehicles need to be removed, but Police would provide traffic control in front and at the rear of the
parade.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 1993-94 WATER MAIN CLEANING PROJECT: Mayor Curtis declared the
public hearing open. There being no one wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Brown, Second by Hoffman, to reject bid received from Creamer Brothers, Inc. for
1993 Water Main Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining Project and proceed with water main
replacement projects on Toronto Street, Garfield Avenue, and Marston Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
City Manager Schainker noted concerns have been received regarding rusty water problems on
Marston. Public Works Director Paul Wiegand said staff would work with the contractor so work
could begin in these areas as quickly as possible. He said Marston could be the first area if Council
so directed. Coun. Brown said she had received a phone call from a resident on Marston with severe
rusty water problems, and felt work should be done there as soon as possible. Mr. Wiegand said
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Staff could also provide residents with interim mitigation methods.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON WESTWOOD DRIVE SOUTH OF
WOODLAND STREET: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Wirth, to pass on first reading an
ordinance prohibiting parking on a portion of Westwood Drive south of Woodland Street to
provide a bus loading zone by Edwards School.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Brown, Second by Wirth, to suspend the rules required for adoption of an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3237 prohibiting parking on a portion of Westwood Drive south of
Woodland Street to provide a bus loading zone by Edwards School.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON WILSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO AMES
SCHOOL'S MAINTENANCE BUILDING DRIVEWAY: Motion by Brown, Second by Wirth,
to pass on first reading an ordinance prohibiting parking on Wilson Avenue adjacent to the Ames
School's Maintenance Building driveway.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING DAYTON ROAD AND HYLAND AVENUE AS
EXCEPTIONS TO LINCOLN WAY'S THROUGH-STREET DESIGNATION: Motion by
Brown, Second by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance adding Dayton Road and
Hyland Avenue as exceptions to Lincoln Way's through-street designation.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Coun. Campbell asked Staff to make certain traffic lights on Sheldon and Hyland are
synchronized.
ORDINANCE INCREASING OVERTIME PARKING FINES: Motion by Campbell, Second
by Parks, to pass on first reading an ordinance increasing overtime parking fines.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING HANDICAP PARKING SYSTEM: Motion by Brown,
Second by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance implementing a handicap parking system.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE ON TWENTIETH STREET
AND KELLOGG AVENUE DURING SCHOOL CROSSING PERIODS: Motion by Hoffman,
Second by Brown, to pass on first reading an ordinance designating 20 mph speed limit zone on
Twentieth Street and Kellogg Avenue during school crossing periods.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Motion by Wirth, Second by Brown, to suspend the rules required for adoption of an ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Parks, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 3238 designating 20 mph speed limit zone on Twentieth Street and Kellogg
Avenue during school crossing periods.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 308 STANTON AVENUE FROM R-3
(MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-4 (HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL): Motion
by Parks, Second by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning property at 308
Stanton Avenue from R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to R-4 (High-Density Residential).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: City Manager Steve Schainker reviewed his memo of September
10, 1993 in response Council's request to explore the possibility of making parking stalls in the old
O'Neil Dairy parking lot available for parking for the Public Safety Building. He said the lot is one
of the best utilized lots in the City, with all 16 spaces currently rented and an established waiting list
for spaces. He outlined three possible alternatives saying Council could incorporate the sale of this
lot into the sale of the Public Safety Building, agree to reserve a certain portion of those spaces to
the ultimate purchaser of the Building, or maintain the current situation of keeping spaces in the lot
available to anyone wishing to rent them.
Coun. Parks said he didn't see the rationale for selling this lot in conjunction with the sale of the
Public Safety Building, because the property is not attached to the site of the Building. He
suggested a lease arrangement for use of the lot be explored.
Motion by Parks, Second by Wirth, that in negotiations for sale of the Public Safety Building,
the City include a willingness to negotiate on lease parking arrangements of public spaces in the
area, not necessarily specific to the old O'Neil Dairy lot.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
City Manager Schainker said feedback from Realtors indicated a 7 percent commission on the
amount received from the successful sale of the building may not serve as an adequate incentive for
a Realtor to do the work, considering the possibility of a sale price below market price. He said
Council may wish to consider a minimum amount that the City is willing to pay for the service of
a Realtor.
Motion by Parks, Second by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-354 authorizing a Realtor's
commission of $5,000 or 7% of sale price, whichever is greater, for the marketing process of the
Public Safety Building.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY ALONG STANTON AVENUE BETWEEN
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CHAMBERLAIN AND KNAPP: Mayor Curtis declared the public hearing open.
Robert Oshel, 2336 Knapp, said he lived two houses across the street from the affected area, and was
against the rezoning. He said this rezone would take away the buffer for the R 1-6 zoning just south
of Knapp. He said an R-4 designation could result in an additional 367 people in a two-block area
of Stanton. He said even with medium density there is excessive noise and excessive traffic.
He questioned whether high-density zoning was really needed in this neighborhood. He said the
individual lots on Stanton closer to Lincoln Way might merit the change of zoning, but he was
against changing the entire neighborhood. He urged Council to keep the buffer zone on the south
end of Stanton.
Paul Bush, said he owned property at 229 and 301 Stanton, across from 308 Stanton. He said he was
in favor of the rezone, and felt if Council were rezoning property at 308 Stanton to R-4, they should
change the zoning all the way to Knapp.
There being no one further wishing to testify, the public hearing was declared closed.
Planning and Housing Director Brian O'Connell said this proposal was part of the Planning and
Zoning Commission's recommendation on the rezoning of 308 Stanton Avenue. He said the Land
Use Policy Plan calls for this area to be developed high density, in order to locate the City's highest
residential density in and near the university campus. He reviewed other R-4 areas near the subject
area. He said the infrastructure is adequate, with the installation of a water main that is currently
under contract. He said the City's street system calls for Knapp Street to serve a collector, and it was
therefore designed to handle larger volumes of traffic moving to and from this area. He said
concerns regarding buffer zones were legitimate, in that the rezone would increase the density of
units and the number of people that can occupy a given area. He said the fundamental use of land
would remain the same.
There was discussion of other areas where buffer zones had been removed. Coun. Campbell said
her street is R1-6 abutting an R-4 area, and said that was fairly standard in residential areas that abut
fraternities and sororities.
Coun. Brown said her concerns were more with apartment buildings than fraternities and sororities.
She said she was concerned about excluding buffer zones and could not support this initiated rezone.
Coun. Wirth said R-3 itself was fairly dense, and she was unconvinced they needed to increase the
density to R-4. She said setback and building heights differed between R-3 and R-4.
Coun. Campbell said urgency was not an issue in considering this rezone. She said there have been
no requests for re-development in this area, and noted a consultant will soon be hired to review the
LUPP. She said while some of the areas involved needed to be upgraded, at this stage, independent
proposals could be dealt with individually.
Coun. Parks concurred. He said however, he was concerned about the issue of the Land Use Policy
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Plan. He said if Council voted to support the LUPP during its next review, they should then vote
consistently to support it, rather than only when it was convenient to do so.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Brown, that Council deny an initiated rezone of property along
Stanton Avenue between Chamberlain and Knapp from R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to
R-4 (High-Density Residential.)
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion to deny declared carried unanimously.
ARBOR ON THE GREEN SUBDIVISION PUD: Motion by Hoffman, Second by Campbell, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-355 approving the Planned Unit Development Plan for the Arbor
on the Green Subdivision, with stipulations.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 24TH STREET AND
WEST AND NORTHWEST OF PINEHURST DRIVE AND EAST OF BERTHA MOORE
MEMORIAL PARK FROM R-3 TO R 1-6 PUD: Motion by Parks, Second by Hoffman, to pass
on second reading an ordinance rezoning property located South of 24th Street and West and
Northwest of Pinehurst Drive and East of Bertha Moore Memorial Park (Arbor on the Green
Subdivision) from R-3 (Medium Density Residential) to R 1-6 PUD.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SPECIAL PURPOSE GRANT RFP: Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 93-356 approving the Request for Proposals for Special Purpose Grant.
Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer reviewed highlights of the Request for Proposals to
solicit developers for proposals to develop a residential subdivision in connection with the City's
Special Purpose Grant. She reviewed the main objectives for the project and the proposed minimum
requirements submitted proposals must meet. She said staff proposed a minimum of 80 homes be
constructed, of which 24 (30%) must be priced at $60,000 or less; 24 (30%) must be priced at
$80,000 or less; and no more than 32 (40%) may be at market price. She said if the project is to be
developed in phases, in each phase, 30% of the homes proposed must be constructed where the price
is $60,000 or less and 30% of the homes proposed must be constructed where the price is $80,000
or less until the minimum number of below market priced homes are constructed.
Ms. Baker-Latimer said staff proposed the subdivision would be zoned R1-6 (Low-Density
Residential), PUD (Planned Unit Development), or R5 (Mobile Home Park District) with minimum
lot size of 60' x 130' for standard detached housing. She said lot sizes may be less than this
minimum where a proposal includes a Planned Unit Development containing zero lot line housing.
She said the proposal stated overall house sizes were to contain a minimum of three bedrooms and
1,000 sq. ft. habitable space for a one-story style home, and 1,100 sq. ft. habitable space for a two-
story style home with unfinished basement with egress windows, or a minimum of 1,200 square feet
slab-on-grade.
Ms. Baker-Latimer said the proposed RFP called for the developer to begin development of housing
units on the site within six months of execution of a development agreement, or next construction
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season, whichever came first.
Coun. Parks suggested the minimum requirements be lowered to 2-bedroom, 900 sq. ft. homes. He
said they should be considering smaller homes in order to reach more people.
There was discussion regarding whether lowering the minimum standards would increase the
competitive process. Coun. Campbell said she wanted to make certain there had been requests for
2-bedroom homes and that a need existed so they didn't end up with empty 2-bedroom houses. Ms.
Baker-Latimer said she has received few requests for 2-bedroom homes, but said they may become
more marketable due to the impact of recent flooding. Coun. Parks said 2-bedroom option would
allow them to reach an even lower income level.
Coun. Wirth said she saw no reason not to consider two-bedrooms as long as the cost was also
reduced because it was another opportunity to provide affordable housing.
Coun. Brown said while she thought Coun. Park's suggestion was legitimate, she felt it might be
more appropriate in another grant opportunity.
Ms. Baker-Latimer said the RFP could be adjusted to include a minimum number of 2 bedroom
homes with a minimum square footage.
Motion by Wirth, Second by Brown, that the motion be amended to add to the RFP an option
for a 2 bedroom, minimum 900 square foot, basement home with egress windows at a cost not
to exceed $55,000.
There was discussion regarding how it would be up to the developer to determine whether this
option was marketable.
Vote on Motion to amend: 5-0. Motion to amend declared carried unanimously.
Ms. Baker-Latimer reviewed the competitive requirements, financial incentives, submittal
requirements, security requirements and selection procedures included in the RFP. City Manager
Schainker discussed security requirements a developer would need to provide to ensure that homes
would be built.
Ms. Baker-Latimer noted a correction to the RFP under Housing Types, Traditional, and said the
homes will be in compliance with the United Plumbing Code, as well as locally modified United
Building Code and the National Electric Code. She said Staff would like to send out the RFP on or
before October 1, with a due date of November 15, 1993, and the final selection and developer's
agreement process completed by January 25, 1994. She said indications suggest the grant
application will be approved by HUD. She said it was hoped infrastructure improvements might be
started by next spring, and construction of homes might begin in the late summer of 1994.
Motion by Brown, Second by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-356 as amended
approving Request for Proposals to solicit developers for proposals to develop a residential
subdivision in connection with the City's 1993 Special Purpose Grant.
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
CHANGE ORDER FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY PLANT MODIFICATION PROJECT:
Motion by Brown, Second by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-357 approving change
order to Stone & Webster Engineering Company contract in amount of $23,650 for Resource
Recovery Modification Project.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Coun. Brown reviewed the interview process and schedule the Story County
Mayors' Association is following to hire a new Emergency Management Coordinator.
Coun. Hoffman asked Staff to respond to a letter written to Council as well as to the Ames Tribune
dealing with costs of metals going through the Resource Recovery Plant.
Public Works Director Paul Wiegand explained the City's contract with Bell Salvage to haul and
compact the metal extracted from the wastestream. He said the extracted material is shipped to
Wilton, Iowa where it is sold and turned into raw products for various items. He said the money
received by the City from this sale is used to pay Bell Salvage, so it is basically a break-even
operation over a ten-year period. He said it was estimated that last year, approximately 90% of the
metals and cans that came through the Plant were extracted in this manner. He said any recycling
operation that might be the option would have to do a tremendous volume to get 50% of the metals
discarded. Coun. Hoffman said the letter writer had suggested a diversion fee. Mr. Wiegand said
that would be very costly.
Coun. Parks said he had misunderstood the motion on Item #32, regarding the request from
Hunziker Development LC for an identity sign for Hillside Subdivision. He said he supported the
motion to deny the request.
Coun. Parks said he had received a call from a citizen concerned about the speed of traffic on
Eisenhower. He said there were two northbound and two southbound speed limit signs posted. He
asked if signage might be posted along the northern block of Eisenhower and perhaps along
Buchanan.
Coun. Parks asked if the storm sewer work in conjunction with the repaving project on Lincoln Way
would close access to businesses on West Lincoln Way for approximately three hours. Public
Works Director Paul Wiegand said that was a safe estimate, and added it was unlikely the work
would take that long.
Coun. Parks asked when a response to the Northridge meeting on storm water retention would be
prepared, and Public Works Director Wiegand told him mid-October. Coun. Parks asked that an
updated notice be sent to all the attendees of the previous meeting, and said he would like to receive
a copy of that list of attendees.
Coun. Campbell provided an update on the Land Use Policy Plan consultant search. She said a
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recommendation should be coming to Council soon.
Coun. Campbell asked when the ASSET Joint Funders meeting would be held. Assistant to the City
Manager Sheila Lundt said the joint funders would meet Wednesday, September 22, at 5:00 p.m.
Coun. Campbell said the Health Care Study Committee would meet with consultants from Health
Care Negotiation Association, Inc. this Saturday, September 18 at 12:30 p.m. She encouraged the
Council Members, Hospital Board members and candidates, and concerned citizens to attend.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor
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