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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 05/12/1992MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA MAY 12, 1992 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., May 12, 1992, in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, pursuant to law with Mayor Curtis presiding and the following Council Members present: Brown, Campbell, Hertz, Hoffman, Parks, and Wirth. RIDE A BICYCLE TO WORK DAY: Marty and Jane Murrell, Dennis Jones, and Steve Moehlmann received a proclamation from the Mayor proclaiming Thursday, May 14, 1992, as "Ride a Bicycle to Work Day" in Ames. HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK: Mayor Curtis presented a proclamation to Kathy Svec and Joan Baker proclaiming the week of May 10 thru 16, 1992, as Historic Preservation Week in Ames. CONSENT AGENDA: Three items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to approve the following remaining items on the Consent Agenda. Motion to approve minutes of the special City Council meeting of April 21 and the regular meeting of April 28, 1992. Motion to approve payment of claims. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor license: (a) Special Class C Liquor - Great Plains Sauce & Dough, 129 Main Street. Motion to refer annexation request for Brook View Place to Planning and Zoning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 92-151 confirming appointment of B. J. Reed and Jolene Miller by the Ames Convention and Visitors' Bureau to the Partner Cities Committee. RESOLUTION NO. 92-152 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 1992 Street Reconstruction Program No. 1 and setting June 3, 1992, as bid due date and June 9, 1992, as date of hearing and award of contract. RESOLUTION NO. 92-153 accepting bids and awarding a contract to Ron Willey Ford and to Charlie Zook Motors in the amount of $111,943.44 for City vehicles and rejecting bids for certain vehicles and delaying their purchase. RESOLUTION NO. 92-154 accepting bids and awarding a contract to HTE, Inc. in the amount of $232,690 for integrated financial system software. RESOLUTION NO. 92-155 approving contract and bond of Con-Struct, Inc. for Lincoln Way and Dayton Avenue Intersection Improvements and Signalization Project. RESOLUTION NO. 92-156 accepting completion of dehumidification and evaporator condenser systems at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena by Holmsten Ice Rinks. RESOLUTION NO. 92-157 accepting completion of storm sewer in Green Hills Subdivision. RESOLUTION NO. 92-158 approving contract with Ames Farmers Market for use of Depot parking lot. RESOLUTION NO. 92-159 approving sale of part of vacated east-west alley in Block 2, Lee's Addition to Jeff Chase. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. MOBILE HOME PARKS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Parks, to refer to Staff a request from Mike Flummerfelt concerning an amendment to the Zoning Code for mobile home parks. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. TRANSIT AGENCY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Moved by Parks, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-150 confirming appointment of Troy Schulte and Randy Kennedy, GSB representatives, to the Transit Agency Board of Trustees. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: No one appeared for this portion of the meeting. UNIVERSITY INN: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to approve an application for an Outdoor Service Area for University Inn, 316 South Duff. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. BRUSH BURNING: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hertz, to direct Staff not to enforce the regulation specified in Chapter 10.8 of the Municipal Code thereby allowing Scott Randall to burn a brush pile on his property located at the south end of Riverside Drive by Squaw Creek with the stipulations that gasoline not be used as an accelerant, that no tires be used on the fire, and that the incineration be accomplished within the next thirty days. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING IN VALLEY EAST AND WYNDHAM HEIGHTS SUBDIVISIONS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Brown, to pass on first reading an ordinance designating parking restrictions for Utah Drive, Florida Avenue, New Hampshire Circle, Vermont Court, Vermont Circle, Delaware Avenue, and Ontario Street, all located in Valley East and Wyndham Heights Subdivisions. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REGARDING PRIVATE GARAGES AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance approving technical amendments to Section 29.29 of the Zoning Ordinance, which deals with accessory buildings and garages. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REGARDING LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING LOTS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Brown, to pass on second reading an ordinance approving changes to Section 29.50 of the Zoning Ordinance which deals with landscaping for parking lots. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TIF DISTRICT: Moved by Hertz, seconded by Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance establishing a Tax Increment Financing District in Urban Renewal District No. 3. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1019, 1021, 1025, & 1029 DELAWARE: Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3172 rezoning property located at 1019, 1021, 1025, and 1029 Delaware from R-2 (Low-Density Residential) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) with the following stipulations: 1. that the landscape materials are installed in the locations as shown on the proposed site plan; 2. that the quantity of landscape materials equals or exceeds that shown on the proposed site plan; 3. that the type of plant materials is the same as shown on the proposed site plan; 4. that the size of plant materials meets or exceeds minimum zoning ordinance requirements; 5. that the proposed berm be constructed at a height of three feet with a slope of three feet horizontal for every one foot vertical distance; and 6. that the site plan meet all applicable codes and regulations. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE INCREASING FINE FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING VIOLATIONS: Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3173 increasing the fine for handicapped parking violations to $50.00. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON REZONING PROPERTY IN COUNTRY GABLES SUBDIVISION: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There were no comments and the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-160 approving an amendment to the Land Use Policy Plan Map changing the property generally located east of U. S. Highway 69, east of Opal Drive, and west and north of Crystal Street from RM (Medium- Density Residential) to RL (Low-Density Residential). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Brown, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning the property generally located east of U. S. Highway No. 69, east of Opal Drive, and west and north of Crystal Street from R-3 and R-3 PUD to R2-7, including a recommendation to remove the PUD designation from the R-2 PUD, located directly south and east of the R-3 PUD area. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. Alice Carroll, Finance Director, explained a change in debt service in the issuance of these bonds. There were no further comments and the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-161 taking additional action to issue $5,756,700 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds. 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: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There were no comments and the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-162 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for the Lincoln Way Rehabilitation Project to Manatt's, Inc. in the amount of $651,162.46. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There were no comments and the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Brown, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-163 approving submittal of an application for funds under the Housing Assistance Fund Program (HAF) to the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and approving the City's local match commitment of $42,510.00. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. VEISHEA DISTURBANCE: Chief Ballantine showed a video of the disturbance that occurred in Campustown during VEISHEA. He discussed possible causes of the disturbance, the strategy of the police in handling the situation, and how a similar situation might be dealt with in the future. He thanked all law enforcement agencies in the area that helped the Ames Police Department during the disturbance. Moved by Campbell to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-164 thanking the members of the Ames Police Department for meritorious service during the VEISHEA disturbance. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Council Member Hoffman thanked the businesses selling alcohol in Campustown that closed early on Saturday night. H-M IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY: Ray Anderson, City Planner, discussed the strategy for implementation of the Hospital-Medical Policy. This strategy includes near-term, mid- term, and end-term activities requiring 2-3 months, 3-4 months, and 2-3 months of work respectively with the process to be concluded within 7 to 10 months. Subcommittees composed of representatives from the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Staff, medical providers, the immediate neighborhood, and the public-at-large will examine each of the near-term activities to begin the process. They will determine the appropriate uses for each medical zone, survey medical providers to determine projections for additional space for medical growth throughout the community, establish criteria for the location of a second medical zone, and analyze whether there is adequate commercial area designated in the LUPP and on the zoning map for medical uses. The City Council discussed how members should be appointed to these subcommittees, resulting in a general feeling that the Mayor should appoint the members and the Council should approve them. The Council asked the Planning Department to come back to the next meeting with a proposal on how to begin this process. CDP FOR PETE COOPER SUBDIVISION: Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-165 approving the CDP for Pete Cooper Subdivision with the following stipulations: 1. That the owners of Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 waive their rights to appeal assessments for the installation of all infrastructure, including water mains, sanitary sewer mains, streets and storm sewer devices, as appropriate prior to approval of the Administrative Plat. 2. That the owners or lien holders of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 grant to the City a clear zone easement that precludes construction of buildings until water and sewer service is provided to the site in accordance with City specifications prior to approval of the Administrative Plat. 3. That a covenant with the City, running with the land, states that said land will not be joined with any other land for purposes of meeting area or yard requirements under City zoning regulations. 4. That permanent access to Lots 8 and 9 be restricted to Southeast Fifth Street and only temporary access be granted to Dayton Avenue until the portion of Southeast Fifth Street adjacent to Lots 8 and 9 is completed. 5. That the property owners that are involved in the request for approval of this CDP that have property along Freel Drive obtain encroachment permits from the City for the private improvements that would be located in the expanded right-of-way. 6. That the developer seek clearance from the Corp of Engineers and the Department of Natural Resources for possible wetland on the site prior to the Administrative Plat. 7. That the Administrative and Final Plat shall note that engineered foundations will be necessary for any new construction. 8. That the storm water management plan be revised prior to the Administrative Plat approval. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT IN CAMPUSTOWN: Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-166 approving a lease agreement between the City of Ames and Dave and Leila Blackburn for the property located at 209 Welch Avenue for the construction of a 30-space parking lot. John McKinney, a lawyer representing the firm of Randall and Schubert, the owners of property on Chamberlain Place, stated that his clients are dismayed with the fact that the proposed parking lot on Welch Avenue will be allowed to have an exit onto the alley called Chamberlain Place when they have been told by the City that they may not have access to their building from Chamberlain Place. City Attorney Klaus explained that the Municipal Code prohibits access to a principle building from an alley as narrow as Chamberlain Place but allows parking lots access from such narrow alleys. It was also pointed out that Welch Avenue will serve as the main entrance and exit from the proposed parking lot while Chamberlain Place will only serve as a secondary access. Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Hertz, Hoffman, and Wirth. Voting Nay: None. Abstaining: Parks because McDonalds owns adjoining property. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT: Paul Wiegand, Director of Public Works, discussed the Ames Airport Operations Standards and the Airport Services Agreement and Airport Fixed Base Operator's Lease with Hap Westbrook stressing that the City is going to be more involved with the operation of the airport. Steve Salvo in the Public Works Department will be the Airport Manager and Hap Westbrook will be the Fixed Base Operator. Mr. Wiegand pointed out that the agreements contain provisions so that they may be re-negotiated if Mr. Westbrook is no longer the principal operator of Hap's Air Service. Moved by Brown, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-167A approving the revised Airport Operations Standards and RESOLUTION NO. 92-167B approving the Airport Fixed Base Operator Lease and Airport Services Agreement with Hap Westbrook. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. BICYCLE PATH THROUGH RESEARCH PARK: Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-168 approving an agreement for a bike path easement from the Iowa State Research Park Corporation subject to approval by the Board of Directors of the Research Park. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. COMMENTS: Council Member Hoffman asked to be provided with a copy of the schedule for the use of the gym in the Community Center since she has had a request for more open gym time. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. __________________________________ _____________________________________ Nancy Dionigi, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor