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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - May 14, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council1 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA MAY 14, 2024 The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00 p.m. on the 24th day of May 2024, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Ex officio Emily Boland was also present. Council Member Amber Corrieri was absent. PROCLAMATION FOR "PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY," MAY 15, 2024: Chief of Police Geoff Huff and Commander Jason Tuttle accepted the proclamation and thanked Mayor Haila, City Council, and the community for supporting the Ames Police Department. PROCLAMATION FOR "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK," MAY 19-25, 2024: Director of Public Works John Joiner accepted the proclamation and highlighted the contributions of the Public Works Department to the community. PROCLAMATION FOR "POPPY DAYS," MAY 24-25, 2024: Mayor Haila presented the proclamation to Jamie Barker, of the American Legion Auxillary, who highlighted some of the programs the American Legion Auxiliary supports. Mayor Haila noted that staff had requested to pull Item No. 55 which would return to the City Council at a later date. CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Gartin requested to pull Item No. 15, Item No. 17, Item No. 46, and Item No. 47 from the agenda. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to approve the consent agenda less Item No. 15, Item No. 17, Item No. 46, and Item No. 47. 4. Motion approving payment of claims 5. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on April 23, 2024, and Special Meeting on April 16, 2023 6. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates 7. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period April 16-30, 2024 8. Motion approving new 14-Day (May 12, 2024 - May 25, 2024) Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Jack Trice Stadium, 1732 Jack Trice Way 9. Motion approving new 5 - Day (June 10 - June 14, 2024) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Cloud Wine, LLC, 2801 Grand Avenue 10. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses: a. North Grand Cinema, (2801 Grand Avenue), Special Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending Dramshop Review b. Octagon Center for the Arts, (427 Douglas Avenue), Special Class C Retail Alcohol 2 License with Outdoor Service c. Casey's General Store #2298, (428 Lincoln Way), Class E Retail Alcohol License d. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, LLC, (2100 Green Hills Drive), Special Class C Retail Alcohol License e. Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh #2, (4018 Lincoln Way), Class E Retail Alcohol License f. Ichiban, (117 Welch Avenue), Class C Liquor License, Pending Dramshop Review 11. RESOLUTION NO. 24-225 approving appointment to Historic Preservation Commission 12. RESOLUTION NO. 24-226 approving appointment of ex officio ISU Student Liaison to City Council 13. RESOLUTION NO. 24-227 approving appointments of Iowa State University Student Government representatives to the Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees 14. RESOLUTION NO. 24-228 approving request from Story County Auditor for parking waiver(s) for election day parking on June 4, 2024 15. Requests from Ames Patriotic Council for Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2024: a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for closed area b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-229 approving closure of Pearle Avenue and 5th Street from east of Pearle Avenue through Clark Avenue intersection from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for parade line-up c. RESOLUTION NO. 24-230 approving temporary closure of Clark Avenue from 5th to 9th Street between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for movement of the parade d. RESOLUTION NO. 24-231 approving temporary closure of 9th Street between Clark Avenue and Maxwell Avenue from 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for movement of the parade e. RESOLUTION NO. 24-232 approving temporary closure of 6th Street at Clark Avenue and Duff Avenue at 9th Street, as parade moves through those intersections 16. RESOLUTION NO. 24-233 approving Plat of Survey (Boundary Line Adjustment) for 25016 Sand Hill Trail & Parcel to the South 17. RESOLUTION NO. 24-234 approving amendment to FY 2023/24 ASSET Contract with The Salvation Army to add $40,000 for temporary emergency shelter services 18. RESOLUTION NO. 24-235 approving request to modify the City's FY 2023/24 ASSET contract with Heartland of Story County 19. Ames International Partner Cities Association: a. RESOLUTION NO. 24-236 amending FY 2023/24 contract for services b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-237 authorizing payment of $476 for services delivered under FY 2022/23 contract for services 20. RESOLUTION NO. 24-238 approving Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. of Johnston, Iowa for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (Phase 4) in an amount not to exceed $241,150 21. RESOLUTION NO. 24-239 approving Iowa DOT Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program agreement for $1,521,280 for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (Phase 4) 22. RESOLUTION NO. 24-240 approving the purchase of NoTraffic Video/Radar Detection Systems from General Traffic Controls of Spencer, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $103,412 as a single source provider 23. RESOLUTION NO. 24-241 approving the plans and specifications for the 2024/25 Right- of-Way Restoration Program, setting June 5, 2025, as the bid due date and June 11, 2025, as the date of Public Hearing 3 24. RESOLUTION NO. 24-242 approving the plans and specifications for the 2024/25 Clear Water Diversion Program, setting June 5, 2025, as the bid due date and June 11, 2025, as the date of Public Hearing 25. RESOLUTION NO. 24-243 approving contract renewal with TEI Construction Services Inc., Duncan, SC, for Boiler Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant for the one- year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $360,000 26. RESOLUTION NO. 24-244 approving contract renewal with Integrated Global Services, Inc., Richmond, VA, for the Boiler Tube Spray Coating and Related Services and Supplies Contract for Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $535,000 27. RESOLUTION NO. 24-245 approving contract renewal with Pioneer Industrial Corp, Kansas City, MO for the Valve Maintenance and Related Services and Supplies Contract for Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 28. RESOLUTION NO. 24-246 approving contract with Earth Services & Abatement for Asbestos Remediation and Related Services and Supply Contract at the Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 29. RESOLUTION NO. 24-247 awarding contract to Sunoco, LLC for the FY 2024/25 Electrical Services Fuel Supply contract in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 30. RESOLUTION NO. 24-248 awarding contract to Remote Solutions, LLC, of Tucson, AZ to provide and install a remote racking system for the Electric Department's Technical Services Division - Substations in the amount of $101,552.41 31. RESOLUTION NO. 24-249 awarding a contract to Hawkins, Inc. for the purchase of liquid sodium hypochlorite in FY 2024/25 for the Water Plant and Power Plant 32. RESOLUTION NO. 24-250 awarding a contract to Mississippi Lime Company of St Louis, MO for pebble lime for the Water Plant in the amount of $257.81/ton 33. RESOLUTION NO. 24-251 awarding year three of the five year well rehabilitation contract to Northway Well and Pump Company of Waukee, IA in the amount of $154,208 34. RESOLUTION NO. 24-252 approving contract renewal for the purchase of oils, lubricants, and fluid analysis for Fleet Services and Ames Transit Agency (CyRide) to Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines, IA, for the one-year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $74,700 35. RESOLUTION NO. 24-253 awarding the contract for concrete and asphalt crushing to Reilly Construction Co. in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 36. RESOLUTION NO. 24-254 awarding contract to Stiver's Ford, of Waukee, IA for three Ford Police Interceptors in the amount of $132,582 37. RESOLUTION NO. 24-255 awarding the contract for the purchase of rock salt for the Snow and Ice Control Program to Independent Salt Co. of Kanapolis, KS in the amount of $208,725 38. RESOLUTION NO. 24-256 awarding contract for FY 2024/25 to Waste Management of Ames, IA, for Hauling Services to the Boone County Landfill in the amount of $19.50/ton, up to $146,958 39. RESOLUTION NO. 24-257 awarding contract to ABM Industry Groups, LLC, of Des Moines, IA for Custodial Services at Ames Public Library in the amount of $94,498.56. 4 40. RESOLUTION NO. 24-258 approving Change Order No. 2 with Central States Roofing for Roof Replacement at the Power Plant in the amount of $100,000 41. Water Pollution Control Facility Biosolids Disposal Operations: a. RESOLUTION NO. 24-259 accepting completion of the FY 2023/24 biosolids disposal contract with Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping of Peosta, Iowa, in the amount of $75,073.27 b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-260 awarding renewal for the FY 2024/25 contract for biosolids disposal to Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping of Peosta, Iowa in an amount not to exceed $126,750. 42. RESOLUTION NO. 24-261 approving electric utility easement on State of Iowa property for the installation of an overhead electric line for the City of Ames, Iowa 43. RESOLUTION NO. 24-262 setting May 28, 2024, as date of Public Hearing to vacate existing Electrical Utility Easements along the lot line of 302 and 212 Sondrol Avenue 44. RESOLUTION NO. 24-263 Setting May 28, 2024, as the date of the public hearing to consider the adoption of the final amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget 45. RESOLUTION NO. 24-264 approving second amendment to Development Agreement with Townhome at Creekside, LLLP in conjunction with construction of 38 low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) multi-family housing units on Lot 27 in Baker Subdivision 46. RESOLUTION NO. 24-265 setting May 28, 2024, as date of public hearing for approving the sale of City-owned Lot 1 in Baker Subdivision to Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa 47. RESOLUTION NO. 24-266 approving amendment to purchase agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa in conjunction with the sale of lots 6, 7, and 8 in the Baker Subdivision. 48. RESOLUTION NO. 24-267 Approving Geothermal Operations Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for Baker Subdivision Lots 1-8 Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. REQUESTS FROM AMES PATRIOTIC COUNCIL FOR MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ON MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024: Council Member Gartin stated that he had pulled the item due to conflict of interest. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to approve the Requests from Ames Patriotic Council for Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2024: a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for closed area b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-229 approving closure of Pearle Avenue and 5th Street from east of Pearle Avenue through Clark Avenue intersection from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for parade line-up c. RESOLUTION NO. 24-230 approving temporary closure of Clark Avenue from 5th to 9th Street between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for movement of the parade d. RESOLUTION NO. 24-231 approving temporary closure of 9th Street between Clark Avenue and Maxwell Avenue from 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for movement of the parade e. RESOLUTION NO. 24-232 approving temporary closure of 6th Street at Clark Avenue and Duff Avenue at 9th Street, as parade moves through those intersections. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1, Gartin abstaining due to conflict of interest. Motions/Resolutions declared 5 carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. AMENDMENT TO FY 2023/24 ASSET CONTRACT WITH THE SALVATION ARMY: Assistant City Manager Pa Goldbeck explained that the funding request would be drawn from funds that were already budgeted and set aside for emergency shelter services. Council Member Gartin stated that these funds were preapproved dollars that were being reallocated, and Assistant City Manager Goldbeck responded in the affirmative. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-234 approving amendment to FY 2023/24 ASSET Contract with The Salvation Army to add $40,000 for temporary emergency shelter services. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. SALE OF CITY-OWNED LOT 1 IN BAKER SUBDIVISION TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CENTRAL IOWA: Council Member Gartin stated that he pulled this item due to a conflict of interest. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-265 setting May 28, 2024, as date of public hearing for approving the sale of City-owned Lot 1 in Baker Subdivision to Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1, Gartin abstaining due to conflict of interest. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CENTRAL IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SALE OF LOTS 6, 7, AND 8 IN THE BAKER SUBDIVISION: Council Member Gartin stated that he pulled this item due to a conflict of interest. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-266 approving amendment to purchase agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa in conjunction with the sale of lots 6, 7, and 8 in the Baker Subdivision. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1, Gartin abstaining due to conflict of interest. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum. Richard Deyo, 505 8th Street #102, Ames, shared his experience with the Ames Community School District. Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak. AGREEMENTS WITH IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR CYTOWN: Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips presented the Council Action Form (CAF). Mayor Haila opened the Public Input. 6 Herman Quirmbach, 102 Jarrett Circle, expressed his concerns with the legal implications of the agreements, revenue collection for the Ames Community School District and Story County, and asked the City Council to pursue independent legal opinion on Chapter 23A of the Code of Iowa. Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-268 approving Memorandum of Understanding Relating to the CYTown Development. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-269 approving CYTown Development Area Construction, Utilities, Traffic and Related Services Memorandum of Understanding. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-270 approving CYTown Development Area Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement Agreement. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-271 approving CYTown Development Area Electrical Agreement. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. AMES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (AEDC) ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION: Dan Culhane, President and CEO of the Ames Chamber of Commerce, presented on the accomplishments and activities of the AEDC in the past fiscal year. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-272 approving 2024/25 Funding Contract. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HARRISON ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH MEETING FOR HOUSING INFILL OPTIONS: Director of Planning and Housing Kelly Diekmann and Planner Eloise Sahlstrom presented the Staff Report. Mayor Haila opened the Public Input. Dwayne Myers, 4103 Crestmoor Avenue, Ames, expressed his opposition to the addition of housing in the neighborhood and outlined the conditions of the plot. 7 Gerald, Ames Resident, shared the outdoor recreational activities he enjoyed with his sister on the property. Loren, 4110 Crestmoor Avenue, Ames, expressed his belief that development was not the right choice for the neighborhood and mentioned that there was no deed for the property. Aiden, Ames Resident, expressed his concerns with traffic and noise levels in the community if development were to be pursued. Grant Olsen, 3812 Ontario Street, Ames, shared his concerns with the speed of traffic and the need for traffic calming on Hyde Avenue. Rex, 2729 Laurel Street, Ames, emphasized how the space had been used by families and how important it was to the neighborhood. Paul, 4206 Wellbeck Drive, Ames, reiterated previous sentiments of the importance of the space and the high levels of use that the area received by children for recreation. Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to approve Option One: Direct staff to proceed with preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to prioritize attached housing and maintaining a sizeable portion for open space. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST TO INITIATE A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR EXCEPTION TO MINIMUM FAR AND HEIGHT ALONG MAIN STREET: Director Diekmann presented the CAF. Mayor Haila opened the Public Input. Gary Youngberg, owner of Ames Silversmithing, shared the vision for the new building with the City Council. Mike Stott, architect for Ames Silversmithing, expressed his thanks to staff for the assistance provided throughout the process of strategizing the best solution to the business’ requests. Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Option Two: Allow for all building additions, regardless of use, to be eligible to apply for an exception approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SUNSET RIDGE NORTH SUBDIVISION, FIRST ADDITION MAJOR FINAL PLAT: Director Diekmann presented the CAF. 8 Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-273 Approving Final Plat. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-274 Accepting Financial Security for Public Improvements. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. The City Council recessed the meeting at 8:29 p.m. and reconvened at 8:36 p.m. PLANNING DIVISION WORK PLAN 2024: Director Diekmann presented the active projects for the Planning Division and requested the City Council outline priorities for staff. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to prioritize a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update and establish a timeframe to initiate the project. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to prioritize the Elwell Property Commercial Zoning Overlay and Development Agreement Changes. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Junck, seconded by Rollins, to develop a Climate Action Plan Incentive Program of Property Tax Abatement for Net Zero/Passive Homes. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Junck, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to prioritize one redirection area. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to place Work Plan Items No. 31 and 32 on the City Council agenda for discussion in September. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. NUTRIENT REDUCTION MODIFICATION PHASE I: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-276 Issuing a Notice to Bidders for the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project, setting June 26 as the bid due date and July 9 as the date of public hearing and award. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCLUDING ROCK CLIMBING FACILITIES AS A MISCELLANEOUS USE WITHIN THE 9 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI) ZONING DISTRICT BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT: Planner Sahlstrom presented the CAF. Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing. Brian Doscher, Ames Business Owner, spoke in favor of the Zoning Text Amendment and explained the vision he had for the building. Mayor Haila closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to pass on first reading an Ordinance on Zoning Text Amendment for the purpose of including rock climbing facilities as a Miscellaneous Uses within the General Industrial (GI) zoning district by Special Use Permit. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ON AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 18.7A OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, SPECIAL PENALTY FOR GAME DAY PARKING, TO ADD EVENT PARKING: Chief Huff presented the CAF. Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on First reading of an Ordinance on an Amendment to Chapter 18.7A of the Municipal Code, Special Penalty for Game Day Parking, to add Event Parking. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING GEOTHERMAL SERVICES AND RULES AND CHARGES THEREFORE: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to pass on Second reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code establishing Geothermal Services and rules and charges therefore. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SECOND READING ON AMENDING CHAPTER 5 AND CHAPTER 22 OF AMES MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MISSING INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to pass on Second reading on amending Chapter 5 and Chapter 22 of Ames Municipal Code regarding Missing Infrastructure Requirements. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4526 CHAPTER 28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 28.304(3) TO INCREASE SANITARY SEWER RATES BY 7% FOR BILLS DUE ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2024: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to pass on third reading and adopt Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4526 Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code Section 28.304(3) to increase sanitary sewer rates by 7% for bills due on or after July 1, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 10 THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4527 ON APPOINTMENT CRITERIA FOR BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to pass on Third reading and adopt of ORDINANCE NO. 4527 on Appointment Criteria for Boards & Commissions. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. DISPOSITIONS OF COMMUNINCATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there were ten items for consideration. The first and second items were emails and a previous Staff Report for information only regarding CYTown. Then an email from Julious Lawson, Ames Community School District Superintendent, containing an invoice for Municipal Pool Demolition, was considered. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The fourth item to be discussed regarding Scholarships for the Middle School Delegation to Koshu, Japan, was from Cynthia Hicks. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to place the item on a future agenda for discussion. Vote on Motion: 4-1, Gartin dissenting. A memo from Dean Sayre, Public Works Civil Engineer, providing an update on Hyland Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities was considered. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to place the item on a future agenda. Vote on Motion: 4-1, Gartin dissenting. Dotson Drive Traffic Concerns sent by Mark and Carly Reynolds, was the next item to be evaluated. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to request a memo from staff. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. An email from Bob Johnson regarding Residential Energy Audit Concerns was the seventh item. City Manager Schainker stated that the Director of Electric Services had responded to the resident and was working to find a resolution. Next, an email from Steve Martin, concerning Cost of Downtown Parking was examined. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to respond that no action will be taken at this time. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Then, an email with pictures from Balinda Ellsworth citing Washington Avenue and S. 4th Street Intersection Concerns was evaluated. 11 Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to refer the item to staff to address. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The next item to be discussed by the City Council was an email from James Roach regarding Permitted Mowing Hours. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to take no action on the item. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Mayor Haila noted that an email from Marie Mancuso regarding the Martin pier in Downtown had been sent to all Council Members and himself individually, resulting in its exclusion from the packet, though action was needed. Moved by Betcher to refer to staff for a memo. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: The Mayor and City Council Members provided highlights from their attendance at various board and commission meetings. COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and City Council Members reported on various events attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff on recent traffic studies on Hyde Avenue from Bloomington Road to 190th Street. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adjourn at 9:49 p.m. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.