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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 07/14/1992MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA JULY 14, 1992 The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., July 14, 1992, in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, pursuant to law with Mayor Curtis presiding and the following Council Members present: Campbell, Hertz, Hoffman, and Wirth. Council Members Brown and Parks were absent. PUSH AMERICA DAY: Kathy Van Pelt and Bill Mekemson from Mainstream Living accepted a proclamation from Mayor Curtis proclaiming July 11, 1992, as PUSH (People Understanding the Severely Handicapped) America Day in Ames. CELEBRATE DIVERSITY PICNIC: Lorenzo Eason gave a presentation on the Celebrate Diversity Picnic that will be held in Brookside Park on July 25, 1992. Mayor Curtis and Mr. Eason presented awards to several local businesses that are contributing food for the event. CONSENT AGENDA: An item concerning removal of underground fuel storage tanks at the airport was pulled from the Consent Agenda for consideration at a future meeting. Moved by Hertz, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the following remaining items on the Consent Agenda. Motion to approve minutes of the special City Council Meetings of June 15, 16, 30, and the regular meeting of June 23, 1992. Motion to approve payment of claims. Motion to approve certification of Civil Service applicants. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses: (a) Class C Liquor - Welch Ave. Station, 207 Welch Avenue. (b) Class C Beer - Hillman's Amoco Service, 1614 S. Dayton. Motion to set September 8 and 22 and October 13 and 27, 1992, as City Council meeting dates. Motion to set July 28, 1992, as date of public hearing to consider request to approve amendments to Section 29.20 of Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code to allow garages, decks, awnings, and storm shelters in mobile home parks. RESOLUTION NO. 92-252 approving appointment of Harold Pike to Electrical Board of Examiners and Jeanine Hoffman as an Investigative Officer for the Human Relations Commission. Motion to direct City Clerk to publish notice of intent to fill vacancy on Hospital Board by appointment. Motion to approve encroachment permit for a sign/canopy on Burger King at 2418 Lincoln Way, subject to receipt of signed agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 92-253 approving contracts with human service agencies for FY 1992/93 funding. RESOLUTION NO. 92-254 approving contract with Ames Chamber Artists for FY 1992/93 funding. RESOLUTION NO. 92-255 approving carry-over of AIOFA Guild ticket subsidy funds from FY 1991/92 to FY 1992/93. RESOLUTION NO. 92-256 approving Public Access TV equipment fees. RESOLUTION NO. 92-257 approving final plat for Arnold Acres. RESOLUTION NO. 92-258 accepting completion of subdivision improvements for Valley East Subdivision, Plat II. RESOLUTION NO. 92-259 accepting completion of sidewalks in Ontario West Subdivision. RESOLUTION NO. 92-260 approving preliminary plans and specifications for public parking lot at 209 Welch Avenue and setting July 22, 1992, as bid due date and July 28, 1992, as date of hearing and award of contract. RESOLUTION NO. 92-261 accepting completion of Airport Rehabilitation Project by Manatt's, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 92-262 accepting completion of rebuilding of aircraft hangar by R. Friedrich and Sons. RESOLUTION NO. 92-263 accepting completion of 1992 Joint Sealing Program by The Dallas Company. RESOLUTION NO. 92-264 approving contract and bond from Fort Dodge Asphalt Co. for 1992 Slurry Seal Program. RESOLUTION NO. 92-265 approving contract and bond from Manatt's for the 1992 Bituminous Seal Coat Project. RESOLUTION NO. 92-266 approving contract and bond from Manatt's for the Elwood Drive and South 4th Street Reconstruction Project. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolutions 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. IOWA GAMES FIREWORKS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hertz, to approve the application for a fireworks permit for the Iowa Games on August 7, 1992. Vote on Motion: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. FRONTAGE ROAD ALONG EAST LINCOLN WAY: Bob Kindred, Assistant City Manager, explained that the request from Bob Shaffer to pave the frontage road along the north side of East Lincoln Way actually involves a longer stretch of road than what is discussed in the Council Action Form. He stated that the property owners along the frontage road on the south side of Lincoln Way are very interested in the results of Mr. Shaffer's request since it will set a precedent. Mr. Kindred said that consideration needs to be given to whether this request should be fit into the long term Capital Improvements Plan since paving the frontage road on the north side will cost more than $30,000 and paving costs on the south side will be even higher. He said that before a decision can be made on this specific paving request, a policy decision needs to be made concerning when the City should become involved in funding a frontage road paving project. Consideration needs to be given to criteria for City involvement, a cost sharing formula for frontage road improvements, budget implications, and immediate reaction versus long term planning. When questioned about how many paved frontage roads exist in Ames, Paul Wiegand, Director of Public Works, responded that there are six paved frontage roads, only one of which was partially paid for by the City. Bob Shaffer, 618 Freel Drive, said that he is interested in having this frontage road paved because this location is going to become the site of increased traffic over the next five years. He said that he saw this project as a good opportunity to improve the area along East Lincoln Way. He pointed out that he plans to landscape his property when the paving is completed and he is very willing to pay for his share of the paving project. Annette Johnson, 2214 Buchanan Drive, representing Barbers and Machinery Coating Systems, asked questions concerning financing the pavement and whether different paving standards would apply since it is a frontage road. Mr. Kindred told the Council that he thinks that paving frontage roads is important but they should become part of the larger CIP process because of the large expenditure required. Mayor Curtis expressed belief in the importance of paving this road since East Lincoln Way is becoming an increasingly viable part of the Ames' business community. Moved by Hertz, seconded by Hoffman, to refer Mr. Shaffer's paving request back to Staff to formulate criteria to be brought before the Council so that a policy can be established concerning the paving of frontage roads. Vote on Motion: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. It was suggested that the City might want to consider widening East Lincoln Way to four lanes from just east of the Skunk River to Dayton Road, since the Dayton Road intersection is being widened. Paving the frontage roads on the north and south sides could then be included in the CIP and accomplished as part of the larger project. When asked by Mr. Shaffer what the time table would be concerning a decision on his request, Mayor Curtis responded that it would take not less than six months but not more than two years. ORDINANCE REVISING THE "FEEDING THE METER" ORDINANCE: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising the "feeding the meter" ordinance, Section 18.29 of the Municipal Code, to allow vehicles to park in all metered stalls in Campustown and Downtown for up to four hours. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REVISING PARKING IN CAMPUS AREA: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance revising alternate side parking restrictions in the Campus area on Ash, Hughes, Lynn, and Stanton Avenues and Baker, Donald, Graeber, Knapp, and Storm Streets. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REZONING BROOKVIEW PLACE: Moved by Hertz, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning Brookview Place, generally located north of Ontario Street, west of Kentucky Avenue, and south of the right-of-way for the Chicago and North Western Railroad, from A-1 (Agricultural, Story County) to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential, City of Ames). Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING IN PATIO HOMES: Moved by Hertz, seconded by Wirth, to pass on second reading an ordinance designating parking restrictions on the south side of Kansas Drive, the west side of Kentucky Avenue, and the east side of Indiana Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously. ORDINANCE ALLOWING SCHOOLS IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to pass on third reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3181 adding public schools to the permitted use list for the A-1, R1-10, R1-6, R-2, R2-7, R-3, and R-4 zoning districts, effective September 1, 1992. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REGARDING MULTIPLE BUILDINGS ON SINGLE LOTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3182 providing greater flexibility for placement of multiple buildings on a single lot in industrial and commercial areas and also for the location of public buildings, hospitals and institutions. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING IN BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3183 designating parking restrictions for Windfield Drive, Eisenhower Avenue, Brookdale Avenue, Brookdale Circle, Columbine Avenue, Columbine Circle, and Stone Brooke Road. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON COOPER'S 2ND SUBDIVISION STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There were no comments and the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to receive the report of bids for Cooper's 2nd Subdivision Street Improvements and delay the award of contract until July 28, 1992, thereby granting the developer of Cooper's 2nd Subdivision additional time until July 27, 1992, to complete the project and to authorize the Public Works Director to acquire the funds guaranteed by the bank letter of credit if the street paving in Cooper's 2nd Subdivision is not underway by July 27, 1992. Vote on Motion: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON BLOOMINGTON ROAD WATER TOWER CONTROL VALVE: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There were no comments and the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Hertz, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-267 approving final plans and specifications for the Bloomington Road Water Tower Control Valve and awarding a contract to ACI Mechanical in the amount of $34,600.00. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ANN MUNN HERITAGE WOODS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-268 proposing acceptance of the offer of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation for the Ann Munn Heritage Woods property and setting July 28, 1992, as the date for public hearing on this offer and granting back to the Foundation a conservation easement. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. SEWER RELOCATION AT 811 S. DUFF: Moved by Hertz, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-269 approving the establishment of a special assessment for the relocation of the sanitary sewer at 811 South Duff Avenue for a ten year period at 7% interest with the following stipulations: 1. That a shared driveway access off Highway 69 is agreed upon by Story County, the adjacent property owner to the north, to reduce a dangerous traffic safety situation. 2. That within five years of the issuance of building permits for the Phase I building, the Phase 2 building must be built. Ken Howe, 224 S. Washington, explained his request to have the City pay for relocation of the sanitary sewer on his property at 811 South Duff Avenue so that he may build on the site. He stated that if the sewer was not in the location it is, it would cost a minimum of $30,000 less to build on the site, exclusive of the cost to move the sewer, just because of the problem caused by the backfill added to the site when the sewer was installed. He pointed out that if the City had not adopted a 0.1 foot flood plain map, which is more restrictive than Federal requirements, he would have been able to build on this site without moving the sanitary sewer line. Paul Wiegand, Director of Public Works, informed the Council that normally the City would require the developer to pay the costs involved with sewer placement, but in this instance Staff is recommending that a special assessment be established where the City would up-front the cost of the relocation of the sanitary sewer and Mr. Howe would pay back the cost over ten years at a 7% interest rate. Bob Kindred, Assistant City Manager, pointed out the importance of this decision because of the precedent it will set. Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to amend the motion to require a 5% interest rate rather than a 7% rate over ten years. Vote on Motion: 2-2. Voting Aye: Hoffman and Wirth. Voting Nay: Campbell and Hertz. Mayor Curtis voted "Aye" to break the tie. Amendment declared carried. Vote on Amended Motion: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously as amended, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2902 EAST 13TH STREET: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-270 approving the annexation of property located at 2902 East 13th Street at the request of Doolittle Oil Co. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to set July 28, 1992, as the date of hearing to consider rezoning the property located at 2902 East 13th Street from C-1 (Commercial, Story County) to G-1 (General Industrial, City of Ames). Vote on Motion: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2412 TIMBERLAND ROAD: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-271 approving the annexation of property located at 2412 Timberland Road at the request of Marvin and Nedra Harms. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hertz, to set July 28, 1992, as the date of hearing to consider rezoning the property located at 2412 Timberland Road from R-1 (County) to R1-10 (Low- density Residential). Vote on Motion: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. NORTHRIDGE PARKWAY SUBDIVISION, 9TH ET SEQUENTIA: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-272 approving a development agreement for Northridge Parkway Subdivision, 9th et sequentia. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hertz, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-273 approving the Restrictive Covenants for the preservation of natural resources in Northridge Parkway Subdivision, 9th et sequentia. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. P-C PLAN FOR SOUTHGATE SQUARE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-274 approving of the proposed amendment to the P-C Plan for Southgate Square at 2515 Elwood Drive with the stipulation that the permitted uses for the two buildings at 2515 Elwood Drive be restricted to professional and business offices with no more than 50 percent of the total office space taken up by medical or dental offices. Dean Hunziker, 803 24th Street, requested clarification of how much space at this location could be used for medical or dental purposes. Brian O'Connell, Director of Planning and Housing, assured him that medical and dental offices could occupy up to 50 percent of the total office space in the two buildings. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. BROOKVIEW PLACE SUBDIVISION: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-275 approving the Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) for Brookview Place Subdivision with the following stipulations: 1. That the annexation and rezoni ng from A-1 (Agricultural-Story County) to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential) be approved prior to approval of the CDP. 2. That the street name "Maryland Place" be changed to "Maryland Street". 3. That 27 foot streets be allowed for the four cul-de-sac streets. 4. That parking be restricted to one side of the street at the time of the Final Plat. 5. That soil borings be completed prior to approval of the Administrative Plat in areas having soils which are unsuitable for buildings, and if there are lots that require engineered foundations, they be so designated on the Final Plat. 6. That the sidewalk plan as proposed be accepted by the City Council. 7. That the developer will pay for the cost of constructing the third lane at the time the City constructs the center two lanes. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM: An item concerning the project agreement between the City of Ames and Midland Homes, Inc. in connection with Phase II of the City's 1992/93 Affordable Housing Program was pulled from the agenda by Staff. COMMENTS: Council Member Hoffman thanked Staff for the lovely flower beds around town. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ________________________________ _____________________________________ Nancy Dionigi, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor