HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 09/25/1990MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA SEPTEMBER 25, 1990
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on September 25, 1990 in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Curtis presiding and the
following members present: Brown, Campbell, Hertz, Hoffman, Parks and Wirth.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Curtis introduced Connie Clark, Program Director
for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Ms. Clark gave an overview of the Program.
She summarized the 1989-90 Annual Report; said Report was distributed to the Council. Ms.
Clark introduced Kalen Peterson, Rural Volunteer Coordinator, who presented candy baskets
to the Council on behalf of the volunteers. Larry Sogard, President of Story City Senior
Citizens, Inc. (the sponsor of the Story County RSVP), presented a certificate to the City in
appreciation of their participation in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Ms. Clark also
introduced Fred Schlunz, representative of the RSVP Advisory Council, and Kay Valen,
representative of the RSVP Advisory Council Recognition Committee, and recognized their
contributions to the Program. Lynette Windsor, Donna Scherr and Don Jackson thanked the
volunteers on behalf of the City Manager's Office, City Attorney's Office and the Inspections
Division, respectively. Mayor Curtis presented certificates to RSVP volunteers for the hours
they have donated assisting the City. The volunteers receiving certificates were: Irvia Ferguson,
LaVerna Carey, Teresa Friederich, Susanna Barcus, Stan Davidson, Marie Tjernagel, Robert
Benson, Betty Doran, Betty Friedrich, Arline Montgomery, Rita Kreft, Barb Gurganus, Maxine
Blaess, Joan Jelden and Rodney Brink.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AMES COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL: Mayor Curtis
presented a proclamation recognizing Ames Community Arts Council's (ACAC) work in
refurbishing the City Auditorium to Maridee Hegstrom and Sylvia McCormick.
PRESENTATION FROM BOURNS TO PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE: Mayor Curtis
presented a "Key to the City" to Bourns as a way of thanking them for 34 years of service to the
community. Stan Yacknin, Bourns, presented a check in the amount of $2,500 to Jo Meyers-
Walker and Karen VanDrie for use by the Public Art Committee.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION: Mayor Curtis presented a proclamation to Jerry
Johnson, City Fire Inspector, proclaiming October 7 through October 13, 1990 as Fire
Prevention Week.
IOWA VOTER REGISTRATION WEEK: Mayor Curtis presented a proclamation to Ruth Jones
proclaiming September 21 through September 28, 1990 as Iowa Voter Registration Week.
LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH: Mayor Curtis presented a proclamation to Lillian Chelsvig
proclaiming the month of October as Lupus Awareness Month.
CONSENT AGENDA: One item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda.
1. Motion to approve Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 11, 1990.
2. Motion to approve payment of claims.
3. Motion to approve renewal of the following beer and liquor licenses:
(a) Class E Beer Permit - Drugtown, 3700 W. Lincoln Way.
(b) Class E Beer Permit - HyVee Food Store, 3600 W. Lincoln Way.
(c) Class C Liquor License - Cy's Lounge, 119 Main.
4. Motion to include request for traffic control at Ninth and Duff Avenue in the Traffic
Engineer's city-wide study of intersections.
5. Motion to refer request from business people to change parking meter times in downtown
area to staff and Downtown Betterment Association.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 90-340 approving appointment of Edna Young Clinton to Human
Relations Commission.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 90-341 approving short-term land lease for storage of Iowa Electric
Tie Line Poles.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 90-342 approving contract and bond of Con-Struct, Inc. for 1990
C.B.D. parking lot rehabilitation.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 90-343 waiving bidding procedures and awarding a contract to IBM
Corporation for purchase of AS/400 upgrades subject to receipt of approved Affirmative
Action compliance forms.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 90-344 approving the Annual Street Finance Report.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
REZONING THE 100 BLOCK OF CAMPUS AVENUE EAST OF THE CAMPUS AVENUE
RIGHT-OF-WAY: Moved by Brown, seconded by Campbell, to set October 9, 1990 as the date
of public hearing to consider rezoning the 100 Block of Campus Avenue east of the Campus
Avenue right-of-way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: Brian Coonan, GSB Representative, residing at 3105 Woodland, Ames, was
present. The Government of the Student Body feels that the City of Ames has a serious void
when it comes to activities for underage persons. Mr. Coonan asked the Council for ideas.
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CANTON RESTAURANT, 213 DUFF AVENUE: Moved by Parks,
seconded by Brown, to approve the application for a new Class C Liquor License for the Canton
Restaurant, 213 Duff Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM PALERMOS PIZZA FOR THREE (3) FIVE-MINUTE PARKING SPACES
FROM 5:00 P.M TO 1:00 A.M.: Moved by Campbell, seconded by Wirth, to deny the request for
three (3) five-minute parking spaces for pick-up zones from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR 2534 LINCOLN WAY: Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown,
to approve the Encroachment Permit for a canopy and lights on property located at 2534 Lincoln
Way.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON CITY'S 1991/92 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS
ASSESSMENT GOALS AND PRIORITIES: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open.
Vanessa Baker Latimer was present and explained the City's 1991-92 Community Development
Block Grant application process.
There were no further comments, and the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Hertz, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-345 approving the below-
listed priority rationale as follows:
1. CDBG funds should be used for housing redevelopment projects that increase the City's
tax base.
2. CDBG funds should be used to rehabilitate existing Human Service Agency facilities that
must be expanded due to increase in program demand. This should not include acquisition
of property that would ultimately remove the property from the City's tax base. Also, any
proposed project from Human Service Agencies must have prior approval from ASSET.
3. CDBG funds should be used to supplement other revenue sources to pay for needed
improvements to the City's infrastructure.
4. CDBG funds should be used to create new employment opportunities.
and establishing the City's 1991-92 Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment goals
as follows:
Community Development and Housing Needs of Low- and Moderate-Income Persons:
Priority No. 1:
1. Redevelopment projects in URA #4 to decrease the number of substandard housing
units through acquisition, demolition and new construction.
2. Determine alternative program options to address affordable housing needs for low-,
moderate- and middle-income families.
Other Community Development and Housing Needs:
Priority No. 2:
1. Rehabilitation of existing facilities for Human Service Agencies due to a dramatic
increase in service levels.
2. Continue to apply for small business loans and grants to provide various sources of
low-cost funds to new and expanding businesses in the community.
Planned or Potential Activities to Address Housing and Community Needs:
Priority No. 3:
1. Seek funding to install infrastructure to assist in the creation of economic
development activities and jobs that will benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
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 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4700 ONTARIO - WYNDHAM
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION: Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open.
Steve Gluck, 1118 Idaho Avenue, Ames was present. He stated that he was very opposed to this
proposed development initially; however, after discussing the subject with the developer, Dean
Hunziker, he is more comfortable with the proposed development.
There were no further comments, and the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Hertz, seconded by Brown, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning the property
at 4700 Ontario Street from P-C (Planned Commercial) and R-2 (Low-Density Residential) to
R-2 PUD (Low-Density Residential).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-346 approving the
Development Agreement for Wyndham Heights Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-347 approving the
Conceptual Development Plan/Planned Unit Development (CDP/PUD) Plan for Wyndham
Heights contingent upon completion of rezoning with the following stipulations:
1. That water mains are looped as part of the Final Plat approval for this one-lot subdivision.
2. That all water mains on the site will be public mains and will be located in ten-foot-wide
public utility easements.
3. That all peripheral landscaping and fences, as shown on the site plan, be installed during
implementation of the first development phase. This includes, but is not limited to, the
Austrian pine trees along the south boundary of the property.
4. That the 60-foot left-turn lane, as recommended in the traffic study, be installed on Ontario
Street along with the removal of the existing median and the restoration of the street
surface according to City specifications as provided for in the Development Agreement
that is part of the rezoning of this property.
5. That exterior lighting be installed on the site in accordance with the following
specifications:
a. Light poles at a height of 20 feet.
b. A 30-degree angle for light fixtures.
c. A foot candle average of 2/10.
d. A light distance from the pole of 11.5 feet.
e. The installation of high-pressure sodium lights.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON IOWA ELECTRIC TIE LINE TRANSMISSION CONSTRUCTION:
Mayor Curtis declared the hearing open. There were no comments and the hearing was declared
closed.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-348 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding a contract for Boone Junction to Stange 69 kV Transmission
Line Contract No. T2-Transmission Materials to L. E. Meyers Company, Marshalltown, Iowa,
in the amount of $625,524.61.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a part of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 69-kV SUBSTATION CONSTRUCTION, STANGE SUBSTATION: Mayor Curtis
declared the hearing open. There were no comments and the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Hertz, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-349 approving final plans
and specifications for the 69-kV Substation construction and awarding a contract for Boone
Junction to Stange 69 kV Transmission Line Contract No. S2-Substation Construction to Keith
Enterprises, Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $111,690.00.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a part of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 1990 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Mayor Curtis
declared the hearing open. There were no comments and the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Brown, to reject the bids and direct staff to evaluate other
alternate repair methods that are available and redesign and rebid the project.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 1990 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM NO. 4: Mayor Curtis declared the
hearing open. There were no comments and the hearing was declared closed.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-299 adopting the final
resolution of necessity for the 1990 Street Improvement Program No. 4.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a part of these Minutes.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-350 ordering final plans
and specifications for the 1990 Street Improvement Program No. 4, setting October 12, 1990 as
the bid due date and October 23, 1990 as the date of hearing and award of contract.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a part of these Minutes.
ORDINANCE TO CONFORM MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS TO STOP SIGN/LIGHT
LOCATIONS: Moved by Brown, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on first reading an ordinance
conforming Municipal Code provisions to stop sign/light locations.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
IMPLEMENTATION OF AVOIDANCE FEE FOR GLASS DISPOSAL: Paul Wiegand, Public
Works Director, was present. He provided a summary of the request for implementation of an
avoidance fee for glass disposal. Staff will audit the recyclers on a monthly basis.
Barry Stouwie, 1223 Tenth Street, Nevada, representing Ames Area Recycling Center, was
present. Mr. Stouwie explained to the Council that the Center must transport the glass
approximately 210 miles to Shakopee, Minnesota to be recycled. The transportation costs are
approximately $12.00/ton to get the glass from Ames to the closest end-user, i.e., in Shakopee,
Minnesota. Victoria Keinert, 802 Tenth Street, Ames, pointed out to the Council that Ames
Area Recycling Center has recycled 250 tons of glass since they began operating in 1989. She
feels the City should more fairly compensate the Ames Area Recycling Center. Joe Lynch,
Rural Route 4, Ames, was present and urged the Council to support the recycling of glass and
to more fairly share the costs of same. Bernie Gerstein, 1003 Jarrett Circle, Ames, was present.
He requested explanation of how the City established $8.82 per ton of glass as the fee to be paid
to the haulers. Paul Wiegand, Public Works Director, explained that the actual costs for
processing the glass are not known; however, an average per-ton fee was calculated. For glass,
the general operating costs are $27.72 per ton (based on 1989 cost figures). Since glass is not
a large portion of the material processed (approximately 1% to 2% of the solid waste volume
received at the Resource Recovery Plant), the cost savings must be modified to reflect the fact
that personnel costs to operate the Plant will not change. Personnel costs average $10.08/ton;
there is a net savings of $17.64/ton of glass removed from the waste stream. The City proposes
to share this savings with the area recyclers to encourage the glass recycling market and to help
keep their income at a level where they can continue to remove glass from the waste stream. Mr.
Wiegand stated that City staff needs time to evaluate these costs to see if they are accurate; the
time frame would be approximately three (3) months. Barry Stouwie again addressed the
Council. He pointed out to the Council that they have been recycling the glass since October
of 1989 with no compensation paid to the Center by the City. Therefore, the Center has been
paying to transport the glass while the City has been saving money by not having to remove the
glass from the material received for processing at the Resource Recovery Plant. Mr. Stouwie
requested that the avoidance fee be paid to the recyclers retroactive to January 1, 1990.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Hertz, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-351 establishing an
avoidance fee payment of $12.00 per ton of glass that is collected from Story County and
disposed of at a recycling agent outside of Story County beginning October 1, 1990.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Brown, to have staff re-evaluate the costs at the end of 90 days
at which time the Council will reconsider the fees paid to the recyclers.
Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting Aye: Brown, Hertz, Parks, Wirth. Voting Nay: Campbell,
Hoffman. Motion declared carried.
REPORT ON SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM: Ivan Palmateer, 1532 Duff Avenue, Ames, was
present and stated that he is concerned about the way the City notifies those property owners
who need to repair their sidewalk. It is his request that the City notify the property owner via
a mailed notice instead of just publishing it in the paper or hanging a notice on the door. He
further requested that the owner be notified earlier. He feels that presently property owners are
notified late in the season and do not have time to sufficiently budget for the repairs or to
complete the work themselves. Mr. Palmateer also feels that the guidelines for marking cracked
sections of sidewalks are not uniformly applied. Mr. Palmateer requested that a committee,
including citizens of the City, be formed to assist in the creation of the guidelines for a revised
Sidewalk Repair Program.
Moved by Brown, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-352 directing staff
to prepare an ordinance formalizing the City's Sidewalk Repair Program and also directing staff
to bring a definitive policy statement listing the repair criteria back to Council for public
comment and final adoption.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
DUFF AVENUE SPEED LIMIT: Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth, to maintain the existing
30-mph speed limit on Duff Avenue from 20th Street to 30th Street.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Councilperson Hoffman requested that the staff look into placing signs on Duff Avenue to
designate crosswalks or blind driveways since there are many curves on Duff Avenue from 20th
Street to 30th Street. Sheila Lundt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that this would be
looked into.
224 MAIN STREET: Moved by Brown, seconded by Wirth, to set October 9, 1990 as the date of
public hearing to consider declaring the structure at 224 Main Street a public nuisance. Formal
notification of this hearing will be sent to the affected property owner.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
323 S. RUSSELL: Felecia Hoff, property owner of 323 S. Russell Avenue, was present. Ms. Hoff
requested that the hearing date be delayed to the end of October or to the beginning of
November. A letter from Ms. Hoff outlining her reasons for requesting the hearing delay was
provided to the Council. Don Jackson, Building Official, was present and stated that he is very
uncomfortable with the unsupported structure being allowed to continue in that state. Therefore,
he was recommending that the hearing not be delayed. Richard Bengston, Rural Route 1, Jewell,
was present. Mr. Bengston stated that he had entered into a contract to purchase the subject
property on September 11, 1990 contingent upon receiving the City's permission to allow him
to repair the house. He requested the City's permission be granted by October 1, 1990. His
attorney has indicated that a title opinion would be available on or about October 15, 1990. Mr.
Bengston had hired a structural engineer who informed him that the west basement wall of the
house is sound and has cracking only in the southwest corner and that the north basement wall
was not weakened or damaged by the flood. Since there is the "50% Rule", Mr. Bengston stated
that this information is relevant to the City's granting him permission to repair the house. He
feels he can repair this house to bring it to a livable condition faster than it can be torn down.
Mr. Bengston requested that the hearing be delayed at least until the end of October.
Councilperson Campbell advised Mr. Bengston that, in order to protect the community interest,
the date for hearing could be set for October 9; however, if progress has been made towards Mr.
Bengston's being able to repair the house, a continuance of the hearing could be granted.
Moved by Hertz, seconded by Hoffman, to set October 23 as the date of public hearing to
consider declaring the structure at 323 S. Russell Avenue a public nuisance.
Vote on Motion: 2-4. Voting Aye: Hertz, Hoffman. Voting Nay: Brown, Campbell, Parks and
Wirth. Motion failed for lack of a majority vote.
Moved by Brown, seconded by Campbell, to set October 9, 1990 as the date of public hearing
to consider declaring the structure at 323 S. Russell Avenue a public nuisance. Formal
notification of this hearing will be sent to the affected property owners.
Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting Aye: Brown, Campbell, Parks and Wirth. Voting Nay: Hertz,
Hoffman. Motion declared carried.
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGN AT 218 SEVENTH STREET: Moved by Hoffman,
seconded by Parks, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-353 approving the amended P-C Plan at 218
Seventh Street to allow the installation of a building identification sign.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
EXTENSION OF EDSA CONTRACT WITH HEARTLAND CHEMICALS, INC.: Moved by
Brown, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-354 approving the request for
amendment of the CDBG/EDSA Contract for Heartland Chemicals, Inc. and allowing extension
of the current contract to September 30, 1991.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HALLETT'S QUARRY: A letter from Shannon C. Whipp, Rt. 1, Ames, was distributed to the
Council around the table. Via the letter, Mr. Whipp urged the Council to vote in favor of
developing Hallett's Quarry into a recreational facility.
Dean Hunziker, 803-24th Street, Ames, was present. Mr. Hunziker stated that the developers
are agreeable to allowing the City to draw water to supply the aquifer if needed. They are also
extremely interested in maintaining the water quality. The developers have placed a dollar
value on the west 300 acres should the City decide to purchase the property for public access at
$3,650,000. Mr. Hunziker asked the Council what he should do in the event the City does not
want to purchase the property and there is no explanation of the ways in which the proposed
development contributes to a need for public access to this body of water. If the Council desires
something in return for their actions, Mr. Hunziker stated that they would get the water supply
for the City's aquifer. Mr. Hunziker requested that this lake be allowed to remain private and
that they be allowed to develop a quality subdivision in North Ames.
Robert R. Pinneke, 521 Ely Circle, Ames, was present. He has been the Story County
Conservation Director for the past 23 years, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Iowa
State Association of Counties and has recently been appointed to the National Steering
Committee for Counties on public land use. He quoted Chapter 444.B.262(2)(3) of the Code of
Iowa which, in summary, states that the general welfare of the people requires that the water
resources of the State be put to beneficial use which includes ensuring that unreasonable uses
or unreasonable methods of use of water be prevented and that water resources be conserved and
protected. Mr. Pinneke feels that the water in Hallett's Quarry should be protected to ensure
long-term availability in terms of quantity and quality and to preserve the public health and
welfare. Mr. Pinneke asked the Council to look towards the future and realize that water is an
important need for each person's existence and realize their responsibility to ensure the
conservation and protection of this water source. Therefore, he urged the City to express
jurisdiction over the water in Hallett's basin. Mr. Pinneke also expressed his concern that, when
the 125-acre circular body of water is created, it will have more exposure to wind action,
particularly northerly and westerly winds. He is concerned about wind erosion especially along
Highway 69, and stated that there should be some consideration given by the developer to
stabilizing the east embankment.
Brad Shaull, 1910 Stevenson, Ames, stated that he is not willing to pay additional taxes to buy
a lake. He feels there is no such thing as "limited access" and is personally interested in
purchasing a lot in the subject area only if it is allowed to remain private.
Mark Widrlechner, Rural Route 6, Ames, stated that his main concern is the purity and quality
of the drinking water of the City.
Dean Hunziker again addressed the Council. He pointed out that the City currently has no plans
for this development, and they have no money to develop same. He is requesting that the City
make a decision whether or not they will allow the developers to have exclusive rights to the
water or if they are going to require public access.
Councilperson Brown stated that she is not convinced that Hallett's Quarry would be the best
place for development of recreational activities.
Councilperson Hoffman pointed out that there is a potential for REAP Grant funding for
development of this land. She stated that the City is limited to $150,000 in REAP funds;
however, the County is not limited. She feels that it would be in the best interest of the City and
County to work together in this endeavor.
Bob Russell, 717 Seventh Street, Ames, was present and spoke in opposition to the private
development of Hallett's Quarry.
Moved by Hertz, seconded by Wirth, to reaffirm the City Council's commitment to acquire a
portion of the Hallett Quarry area for public recreational and open space purposes; however,
because the developer may have legitimate concerns about public use of this body of water, the
City shall attempt to work with the property owner to develop an acceptable agreement which
allows for limited public use of this area and addresses the interest of the developer.
Roll Call Vote: 3-3. Voting Aye: Campbell, Hertz, Hoffman. Voting Nay: Brown, Parks and
Wirth. Motion failed for lack of a majority vote.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to approve that the body of water at Hallett's Quarry be
used for private use with the stipulation that an easement be granted to the City to afford access
to the water for replenishing the City's aquifer and that pertinent restrictions pertaining to the
preservation of the quality of that water be devised.
Roll Call Vote: 3-3. Voting Aye: Brown, Parks, Wirth. Voting Nay: Campbell, Hertz,
Hoffman. Motion failed for lack of a majority vote.
AMTRAK STUDY: Patty Squires-Northrop, 2639 Knapp, #6, Ames, was present and gave a
summary of her report entitled, "Amtrak: Is a Route Through Central Iowa Feasible?"
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Brown to accept the Amtrak report and place it on file.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Parks, seconded by Brown, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-355 supporting Amtrak
service through Northern Illinois and Central Iowa.
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 Parks, to reimburse F. Paul Goodland for travel, meals and
lodging incurred in attending and representing the City of Ames at various Amtrak procurement
meetings.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, that staff look at the possibility of only
allowing parking on one side of the street on Wheeler by Cub Foods due to the traffic in that
area.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Campbell, directing staff to prepare a report on the possible
costs and a timeframe for a study of Hallett's Quarry; said study to include possible uses of
Hallett's Quarry by the City and the costs to develop those uses.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Councilperson Campbell stated that she would be happy to meet with GSB on the topic of
recreational opportunities for the students.
Councilperson Wirth stated that she has received a number of phone calls in appreciation of the
numerous stop signs placed in Old Town.
Councilperson Brown stated that, in light of the GSB request, the possibility of reviving a group
to discuss concerns, such as alcohol and activities, which would include the University,
landlords, etc. should be considered. Councilperson Brown requested that the Council Action
Form along with a cover letter in regards to the development of the Wyndham Heights
Subdivision be sent to the PTO and the school system. She also requested that staff send a copy
of Kevin Anderson's report to the Downtown Betterment Association so that they could possibly
meet with him and look at selectively removing some of the trees which are causing the bird
problem.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
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Diane Voss, Recording Secretary Larry R. Curtis, Mayor