HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 09/08/1992MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA SEPTEMBER 8, 1992
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. September 8, 1992, in the City Council
Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Curtis presiding and the
following Council members present: Brown, Campbell, Hertz, Hoffman, Parks, and Wirth.
City Manager Schainker introduced Pam Vokolek to the City Council. Pam recently began her
duties with the City as Public Relations Officer.
CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAMATION: Margaret Picht accepted a proclamation from
Mayor Curtis proclaiming September 17-23, 1992, as Constitution Week.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT: The Council welcomed Edna
Clinton, Chairperson, and Commission Members Jerry Stubben and Abe Epstein. Chairperson
Clinton summarized the year’s activities performed by the Human Relations Commission. The
Commission has spent much of its time implementing its three goals: prevention, correction, and
education. The Commission has seen an increase in the number of discrimination cases filed in
the past year. They asked the Council to increase staff support in order to assist Sheila Lundt,
Assistant to the City Manager, who serves as the staff liaison to the Commission. Chairperson
Clinton informed the Council of the Commission’s five goals which need to be implemented
during 1992-93.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Parks, seconded by Campbell, to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda:
1. Motion to approve minutes of the special meeting of August 20, 1992, and the regular meeting
of August 25, 1992
2. Motion to approve payment of claims
3. Motion to approve certification of Civil Service applicants
4. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses:
a. Class C Liquor - Mandarin Restaurant, 415 Lincoln Way
b. Class C Beer - Holiday Station, 326 Lincoln Way
c. Class C Liquor - the Corner Pocket/Main Attraction, 125 Main Street
d. Class C Liquor/Outdoor Service Area - Wallaby’s Grille, 3720 Lincoln Way
5. RESOLUTION NO. 92-326 approving release of real estate mortgages
6. RESOLUTION NO. 92-327 authorizing solicitation of bids and approving contract documents
for motor grader with wing plow
7. RESOLUTION NO. 92-328 accepting bids and awarding contracts to WaterPro Supplies
Corporation in the amount of $20,055.00 for fire hydrants and to Minnesota Pipe and Equipment
in the amount of $4,830.00 for gate valves
8. RESOLUTION NO. 92-329 approving continuation of contract with Governor’s Traffic Safety
Bureau for grant money to fund additional OWI enforcement
9. RESOLUTION NO. 92-330 approving Annual Street Finance Report
10. RESOLUTION NO. 92-331 approving change order for Ames Community Industrial Park
Improvements Program
11. RESOLUTION NO. 92-332 approving change order for Cooper’s Second Subdivision storm
sewer
12. RESOLUTION NO. 92-333 accepting subdivision improvements completed to date for Cooper’s
Second Subdivision
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. 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.
AMES INTERNATIONAL PARTNER CITIES COMMITTEE: Committee Member Dennis
Dietz gave background information regarding the Committee’s incorporation application. Once
the application is filed with the Internal Revenue Service, the Ames International Partner Cities
Committee will be replaced as a non-profit organization.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the Ames International Partner Cities
Committee incorporation application.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
BRUSH BURNING: Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to direct staff not to enforce the
regulation specified in Chapter 10.8 of the Municipal Code thereby allowing the Water Pollution
Control Plant to burn brush on property known as the old Water Pollution Control Plant site on
Billy Sunday Drive with the stipulations that gasoline not be used as an accelerant, no tires be
used on the fire, and that the incineration be accomplished during September when the wind will
not blow smoke across Highway 30.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
NEW BEER PERMITS AND LIQUOR LICENSE: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, to
approve an application for the following new beer permit:
a. Class B Beer - Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1505 Gateway Hills Drive
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hertz, to approve an application for the following new beer
permit:
b. Class C Beer - Swift Stop, 1118 South Duff Avenue
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Campbell questioned why the application for a liquor license for B. E. Gold
Mine at 520 South Duff Avenue was on the agenda for approval when the zoning requirements
have not been met. Discussion was held regarding the paved parking lot requirement.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to table the approval of a Class C Liquor License for B. E.
Gold Mine at 520 South Duff Avenue until after the paved parking lot requirement is met.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Motion carried.
ISU HOMECOMING PARADE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to approve the request
from the Homecoming Central Committee to block Lincoln Way at Lynn and Beach Avenues
for the Step-Off Parade on Thursday, October 15, 1992.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REPEALING MASSAGE THERAPISTS REGULATIONS: Moved by Parks,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance repealing massage therapists
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regulations.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by
Campbell, to pass on second reading an ordinance designating parking restrictions on the north
side of Stonehaven Drive, the west side of Squaw Creek Drive, and the east side of Grandwood
Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to suspend the rules required for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parks, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3192 designating parking restrictions on the north side of Stonehaven Drive, the west side of
Squaw Creek Drive, and the east side of Grandwood Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON SOUTH FOURTH STREET: Moved by Parks,
seconded by Hoffman, to pass on second reading an ordinance prohibiting parking on the south
side of South Fourth Street from South Third to Walnut Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to suspend the rules required for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parks, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
3193 prohibiting parking on the south side of South Fourth Street from South Third to Walnut
Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 1992 FOOTING DRAIN COLLECTOR PROGRAM: Mayor Curtis declared
the hearing open. There were no comments and the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Hertz, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-334 approving final
plans and specifications for the 1992 Footing Drain Collector Program and awarding a contract
to Ames Trenching and Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $185,409.00.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON BUILDING CODES: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open.
Assistant City Manager Kindred updated the Council regarding additional revisions to the six
code sections. In reference to egresses from basement habitable spaces in rental buildings,
Mr. Kindred stated that it was staff’s recommendation that rental units which had previously
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acquired retroactive conversion permits be treated as buildings in existence whose use or
occupancy was legal at the time this code is adopted. Discussion was also held regarding a
concern with the type of information required under Section 5.106(2)(g). Language was added
to clarify the paragraph, which will read .... “and other technical information and data about the
project.” Mr. Kindred discussed the various changes made to Chapter 5 of the Uniform Building
Code.
Previously, Council had directed staff to reference the code edition on approved plans submitted
under all of the various codes at the time plans were approved. However, it was determined that
the legally applicable code for any set of plans is the code in effect as of the date when the
permit is filed. Therefore, provisions were not included in the various codes since the permit
issuance date will legally determine the code in effect.
Bob Friedrich, Jr., representing the Ames Homebuilders, asked that the Building Code Board
of Appeals be used to set up some definitions regarding poured trench foundations.
In regards to the Fire Code, Mr. Kindred reported that Section 8.109 has been expanded
clarifying the responsibility of the Building Code Board of Appeals. He pointed out that it is
staff’s recommendation that the locally-modified Fire Code take effect immediately upon the
passage of the third reading of this ordinance.
Considerable discussion was held regarding plastic piping materials. Specifications regarding
“continuous” inspection during the installation of plastic piping was also discussed. Mr.
Friedrich indicated that he supported a quality installation of plastic piping, however, he had
some concern with the definition of “continuous.” Mr. Kindred stated that this section of the
code would be refined.
During discussion of Section 32.110 of the Mechanical Code regarding concealed gas pipe
fittings, Mr. Kindred stated that Iowa Electric was contacted in order to clarify its current
practice in this regard. Iowa Electric confirmed that its practice is to require welded fittings in
concealed gas piping.
In reference to the Electrical Code, it has been determined that Iowa Code Section 380.10
requires the City to state the specific date of each code adopted.
In regards to the Utility Code, Section 28.214 has been modified so that repairs to lines made
of materials other than galvanized pipe will be allowed without having to replace and up-size
the entire service.
Mr. Kindred reported that staff has recommended the creation of three interim boards of appeal
for the various code sections. These boards would work on updating the respective codes
through the end of March 31, 1993, after which permanent boards will be empowered with the
duties and purposes of each board.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance adopting new local
codes for the Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Utility Codes.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hertz, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-335 approving the
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creation of interim boards of appeal for the Building, Electrical, Fire, Plumbing, and Mechanical
Codes and establishing their powers and periods of existence.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Sherry Meier, City Treasurer, informed the
Council that the revisions to the policies and procedures are reflective of the last legislative
session at the state level and are being implemented in order to tighten up investment policies.
She summarized those areas which contained revisions to the existing policy.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hertz, to approve the revised Investment Policies and Procedures
for the City of Ames, which reflects changes in the law.
Vote on Motion: Motion declared carried unanimously.
1992 AIRPORT ROAD SEWER AND WATER MAINS PROJECT: Moved by Campbell,
seconded by Parks, to adopt the following resolutions:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 92-336 approving an agreement for an assessment project for sewer
and water public improvements on property located at 1525 Airport Road, known as
Southern Hills Industrial Park.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 92-337 adopting a preliminary resolution.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 92-338 approving and adopting preliminary plans and specifications,
estimate of cost, and plat and schedule for the 1992 Airport Road Sewer and Water Mains
Project.
d. RESOLUTION NO. 92-339 adopting a resolution of necessity.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
FORD STREET DEVELOPMENT COMPANY REQUEST: An item concerning a request by
Ford Street Development Company to divide two special assessments between parcels of land
was pulled from the agenda by staff.
SOUTH DUFF AVENUE BIKE PATH: Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-340 approving the construction agreement with the Iowa Department
of Transportation and acquire the deed for the property from Frank Schill & Sons for placement
of a bicycle path on South Duff Avenue from Airport Road to Crystal Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
WATER AND ELECTRIC UTILITY CAMPUS: Richard Roseland, Roseland Architects, Ames,
Iowa, and Director of Water and Pollution Control Tom Neumann appeared before the Council
regarding revisions made to the design concept for the construction of the Water and Electric
Utility Campus located at the east end of Fifth Street. It has been determined that revisions to
the design plan need to be implemented in order to facilitate full site development with the
construction of the second-story addition at this time.
City Manager Schainker reviewed the cost effectiveness of the second-story construction in lieu
of adhering to the one-story plan which was approved by Council on May 4, 1992. Mr.
Schainker indicated that by dividing the cost allocation between the Water Fund and Sewer
Fund, the City would be able to finance the larger project, and, economically, it would make
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more sense to construct the second-story addition at this time instead of three to five years into
the future.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-341A approving the
revised design concept which authorizes the two-story project, including a bid alternate for
partial finishing of the second floor; to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-341B approving the new
funding approach and cost share with the Sewer Fund; and, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-
341C approving the revised architectural services supplement with Roseland Architects at a cost
not to exceed $70,805.00.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
COMMENTS: Council Member Hertz indicated that in order to facilitate budget constraints for
Council meetings preparation, she did not need to receive all of the accompanying attachments.
Council Member Brown invited the Mayor and Council to a picnic being held on September 16
by the Story County Mayors Association. She indicated that this would be a very good chance
to meet other mayors and council members from surrounding communities within Story County.
Council Member Hoffman stated it was a pleasure to receive the letter from Steve Goodhue,
Executive Director of the Ames Chamber of Commerce, commending staff for their good work
in improving the City’s relationship with the business community.
The Council set October 6, 1992, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as a follow-up session with Tim
Shields to assess Council progress in team building and to review their goals.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Jill Ripperger, Acting City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor
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