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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 23, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00
p.m. on the 23rd day of April, 2024, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark
Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria
Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Emily Boland was also
present as the future ex officio to the City Council.
PROCLAMATION FOR "ARBOR DAY," APRIL 26, 2024: Mayor Haila proclaimed April
26, 2024, as Arbor Day and City Forester Gabbi Edwards accepted the proclamation on behalf of
Ames Trees Forever, Ames Tree Foundation, and City staff.
PROCLAMATION FOR "MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH," MAY 2024:
Mayor Haila proclaimed May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health
Advocate Julie Saxton accepted the proclamation alongside Chief of Police Geoff Huff.
PROCLAMATION FOR "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK," MAY 6-10, 2024:
Mayor Haila proclaimed May 6-10, 2024, as Economic Development Week and Director of
Economic Development with the Ames Chamber of Commerce Dylan Kline accepted the
proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR "NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH," MAY
2024: Mayor Haila proclaimed May 2024 as National Historic Preservation Month and Planner
Eloise Sahlstrom accepted the proclamation alongside Chair of the Historic Preservation
Commission Scott Huffman.
PRESENTATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS: Mayor Haila presented the
Historic Preservation Awards for “Keeping the Past Alive” for 501 Main Street and “Significant
Achievement in Historic Preservation” for Ames City Hall, which were accepted by the
awardees Janet Lott and Ted Tedesco respectively.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Haila requested to pull Item No. 28 and Council Member Beatty-
Hansen requested to pull Item No. 16.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to approve the consent agenda less Item No. 16 and 28.
6. Motion approving payment of claims
7. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on April 9,
2024, and Regular City Council Meeting on Maximum Tax Levy Hearing on April 9,
2024
8. Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Liquor License with Outdoor
Service - Sips and Paddys, 126 Welch Avenue, May 3 - May 5, 2024, Pending Dramshop
Review
9. Motion approving new 5 - Day (May 14 - May 18, 2024) License, Special Class C Retail
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Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Apres Bar Co., 1930 East 13th Street
10. Motion approving new 5 - Day (May 14 - May 18, 2024) License, Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co., 2321 North Loop Drive
11. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. The Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co., (129 Main Street), Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License
b. Walgreens #12108, (2719 Grand Avenue), Class E Retail Alcohol License
c. Mother’s Pub, (2900 West Street), Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering
Privilege and Outdoor Service
d. Jeff’s Pizza Shop, (2402 Lincoln Way), Special Class C Retail Alcohol License,
Pending Dramshop Review
e. Pasta al Forno, (2601 E. 13th Street), Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending
Dramshop Review
f. Bar la Tosca, (303 Welch Avenue, Suite 101), Class C Retail Alcohol License
g. Es Tas Stanton, (216 Stanton Avenue), Class C Retail Alcohol with Outdoor
Service, Pending Dramshop Review
12. Requests from Ames Main Street for 515 Week on May 13-17, 2024
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for May 15 and May 16
b. Motion approving Blanket Vending License for May 15 and May 17
c. Motion approving street closures of 5th Street from Burnett Avenue to Douglas
Avenue; Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street; and Kellogg Avenue just
north of 5th Street to entrance to parking lot
d. Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service May 15 - May 16, 2024 for Class
C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Noir, 229 Main Street, Pending
Dramshop Review
e. RESOLUTION NO. 24-183 approving waiver of parking meter fees and
enforcement for a portion of Fifth Street May 15
f. RESOLUTION NO. 24-184 approving waiver of Vending License fee for May 15
and May 17
g. RESOLUTION NO. 24-185 approving usage of electricity and waiver of fees for
electricity for May 15, May 16, and May 17
h. RESOLUTION NO. 24-186 approving waiver of enforcement of Municipal Code
Section 17.17 related to alcohol consumption in City parks with respect only to
Bandshell Park from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19
13. Requests from Ames Main Street for Art Walk on Thursday, June 6, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending
License in Central Business District
b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-187 approving closure of 10 metered parking spaces for
vendors from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 24-188 approving waiver of parking meter fees and
enforcement, usage and waiver of electrical fees, and waiver of fee for blanket
Vending license for Ames Main Street from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
d. RESOLUTION NO. 24-189 approving closure of Douglas Avenue, from Main
Street to Fifth Street from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
e. RESOLUTION NO. 24-190 approving usage of Tom Evans Plaza
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14. Requests from Ames Main Street for 4th of July activities on July 4, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending
License in Central Business District
b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-191 approving waiver of Vending License fee
c. RESOLUTION NO. 24-192 approving closure of portions of Main Street,
Northwestern Avenue, Fifth Street, Douglas Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg
Avenue, Clark Avenue, Allan Drive, and Pearle Avenue from 6:00 a.m. until end
of parade
d. RESOLUTION NO. 24-193 approving closure of Parking Lot MM and south
portion of Lot M from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
15. Requests from Ames Main Street for Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 25 - July 28, 2024:
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-194 approving suspension of parking regulations and
enforcement for the Downtown from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28
c. RESOLUTION NO. 24-195 approving request from Ames Main Street for
Saturday, July 28 to transfer $1,370.25 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the
Parking Fund
16. Requests from Ames Main Street for Music Walk on Thursday, September 19, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending
License in Central Business District from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-196 approving closure of 10 metered parking spaces for
vendors from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 24-197 approving waiver of parking meter fees and
enforcement and usage and waiver of electrical fees, and waiver of fee for blanket
Vending License for Ames Main Street from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
17. Requests from Ames Main Street for Witches Walk on Thursday, October 10, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending
License in Central Business District from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-198 approving waiver of electrical fees on Ames Main
Street from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
18. Ames on the Half Shell:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 24-199 approving waiver of enforcement of Municipal Code
Section 17.17 related to alcohol consumption in City parks with respect only to
Bandshell Park from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays May 31-June 28.
b. Motion approving 5-Day License - Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service - Ames on the Half Shell, Bandshell Park, for:
i. May 30 - June 3, 2024
ii. June 6 - June 10, 2024
iii. June 13 - June 17, 2024
iv. June 20 - June 24, 2024
v. June 27 - July 1, 2024
19. RESOLUTION NO. 24-200 approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending
March 31, 2024
20. RESOLUTION NO. 24-201 approving amendment to Airport Hangar Lease for Viking
Aviation Hangar Expansion Project
21. RESOLUTION NO. 24-202 approving contract renewal with ChemTreat, Inc., Glen
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Allen, VA, for Chemical Treatment Program for the one-year period from July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $376,000
22. RESOLUTION NO. 24-203 approving contract renewal with HTH Companies, Inc.,
Union, MO, for Specialized Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning
Services for the one-year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount
not-to-exceed $200,000
23. RESOLUTION NO. 24-204 approving contract renewal with MCG Energy Solutions,
LLC, Minneapolis, MN, for MISO Market Participant Services for the period of July 1,
2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $117,887.16
24. RESOLUTION NO. 24-205 approving contract renewal with Tri-City Electric Company
of Iowa, Davenport, IA, for the Electrical 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 $110,000
25. RESOLUTION NO. 24-206 approving contract renewal and bond for the Electric
Distribution Line Clearance Program with Wright Tree Services, Des Moines, IA, for the
for the one-year period from July 1,2024 through June 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-
exceed $407,933.56
26. RESOLUTION NO. 24-207 approving contract renewal for FY 2024/25 Street Sweeping
to Vincent All Seasons Enterprises, Nevada, Iowa in an amount not to exceed $55,000
27. RESOLUTION NO. 24-208 awarding year one of a contract to Eide Bailly, LLP,
Dubuque, Iowa in the amount of $75,000 to professionally audit the City’s financial
statements for FY ending June 30, 2024
28. RESOLUTION NO. 24-209 awarding a contract for LEED commissioning services for
the WPCF Nutrient Modifications Phase I Project to TUNE Facilities of Omaha, NE for
Fundamental Commissioning in an amount not to exceed $46,600, plus Enhanced
Commissioning, Additional Commissioning, and Fire Alarm Commissioning as
authorized by staff in an additional amount not to exceed $28,000, for a total award not to
exceed $74,600
29. RESOLUTION NO. 24-210 awarding contract to Midwest Underground Supply LLC of
Bondurant, IA for the purchase of 1 new, 2024 Ring-O-Matic 550 Trailer-Mounted Jet-
Vac, with Remote Controlled Hydraulic Boom Arm, and 2 optional hoses for a price of
$112,608, and accept Midwest Underground’s trade-in offer of $20,500 for the City’s
2012 Ring-O-Matic 550 machine
30. RESOLUTION NO. 24-211 awarding contract to J. Pettiecord Inc., of Bondurant, Iowa,
for the Fuel Oil Tank Removal at the Coal Yard in the amount of $110,600
31. RESOLUTION NO. 24-212 approving the Iowa DOT STBG Federal-aid Funding
Agreement for the South 16th Street Roadway Widening project in the amount of
$2,814,000
32. RESOLUTION NO. 24-213 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2023/24 Water System Improvements Program (Kellogg Avenue - 7th Street to 13th
Street) and (11th Street - Burnett Avenue to Kellogg Avenue) project, setting May 22,
2024, as the bid due date and May 28, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing
33. RESOLUTION NO. 24-214 accepting completion of project for South Grand Avenue
Extension - 0.1 Miles North of South 16th Street North 0.54 Miles to South 5th Street by
Peterson Contractors, Inc. (PCI) of Reinbeck, Iowa in the amount of $8,883,564.62
34. Determination of Need for a Master Plan with a Rezoning Application to Suburban
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Residential Low Density Floating Zone (FS-RL) for 2212 Oakwood Road
a. RESOLUTION NO. 24-215 for determination that a Master Plan is not required
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
REQUESTS FROM AMES MAIN STREET FOR MUSIC WALK ON THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024: Council Member Beatty-Hansen highlighted an error in the Council
Action Form, clarifying that the date of the event was as stated on the agenda.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to approve the requests as follows:
• Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in
Central Business District from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• RESOLUTION NO. 24-196 approving closure of 10 metered parking spaces for vendors
from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• RESOLUTION NO. 24-197 approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement and
usage and waiver of electrical fees, and waiver of fee for blanket Vending License for
Ames Main Street from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
LEED COMMISSIONING SERVICES FOR THE WPCF NUTRIENT MODIFICATIONS
PHASE I PROJECT: Director of Water and Pollution Control John Dunn clarified the scope of
services and specification of the project.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-209 awarding a
contract for LEED commissioning services for the WPCF Nutrient Modifications Phase I Project
to TUNE Facilities of Omaha, NE for Fundamental Commissioning in an amount not to exceed
$46,600, plus Enhanced Commissioning, Additional Commissioning, and Fire Alarm
Commissioning as authorized by staff in an additional amount not to exceed $28,000, for a total
award not to exceed $74,600.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. 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, Ames Resident, discussed his community involvement and artistic endeavors.
James Bernau, Ames Resident, shared concerns relating to the height and placement of the utility
bill drop box as well as insight on LEED certification as it relates to insurance rates. He
concluded with encouraging the City Council to review the interconnect agreement for Electric
Services Customers, highlighting the long process he has engaged in with staff to install a Tesla
Powerwall in his home.
Sue Ravenscroft, Ames Resident, encouraged the City Council to reconsider the Memorandum
of Understanding with Iowa State University for the property located between Lincoln Way and
Jack Trice Way, South University Boulevard to Beach Avenue referred to as CYTown.
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Grant Olsen, Ames Resident, noted design concerns with the Hyland Avenue reconstruction
project, emphasizing the need to provide safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Susie Petra, Ames Resident, objected to the CYTown development, highlighting her concerns for
the buildings that comprise the Iowa State Center to serve the arts and the funding sources to
renovate and maintain those facilities.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
HEARING ON CITY OF AMES BUDGET: Finance Director Corey Goodenow and Budget
Manager Nancy Masteller were available for questions.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-216 authorizing and
approving the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Adjusted Budget.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-217 authorizing and
approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2023/24 SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION: Mayor Haila opened
and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to accept the report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-218 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc. of Ames, Iowa in the amount
of $195,405.40.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5 AND CHAPTER 22 OF MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING MISSING INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS: Planning and
Housing Director Kelly Diekmann presented the staff report.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Alternative 1: approve the proposed
changes to Chapter 22.31 and Chapter 5.118 of the Ames Municipal Code allowing for waiver of
missing infrastructure requirements on certain unimproved streets and raising the substantial
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improvement cost threshold.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on First reading an ordinance regarding
amending Chapter 5 and Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code regarding missing infrastructure
requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON BAKER SUBDIVISION MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING GEOTHERMAL
INSTALLATION: Director of Electric Services Donald Kom and Director Diekmann presented
the Council Action Form (CAF).
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to accept the report of bids and reject all bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to forgo rebidding the project and abandon
the pursuit of geothermal installation on Lot 27 within the Baker Subdivision.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR LOT 27 WITHIN THE BAKER
SUBDIVISION: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pull Item No. 38 relating to
the temporary construction easement for Lot 27 within the Baker Subdivision.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
GEOTHERMAL SERVICES: Director Diekmann and Director Kom presented the CAF.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Dylan Kline, Ames Resident, shared his experience with geothermal installations, providing a
cost analysis to encourage the City Council to consider robust incentives for low- and moderate-
income residents.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to pass on First reading an ordinance amending
Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code establishing Geothermal Services and rules and charges
therefore.
Roll Call Vote: 4-2, Gartin and Rollins dissenting. Motion declared carried.
AMENDMENT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR BAKER SUBDIVISION:
Director Diekmann and Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer presented the CAF.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
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Dylan Kline, Ames Economic Development Commission, discussed the barriers to development
for low- and moderate-income housing, and highlighted concerns of potential developers related
to geothermal requirements.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-220 Amending
Restrictive Covenants for Baker Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON SALE OF LAND AT 321 STATE AVENUE WITHIN THE BAKER
SUBDIVISION (NOW KNOWN AS 3216 TRIPP STREET): The Public Hearing was opened
and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-221 approving
Option Agreement for the sale of Lot 27 to Townhomes at Creekside, LLLP, an Iowa Limited
Liability Partnership, (affiliated with Hatch Development Group) in conjunction with a Low-
Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application for Multi-Family Housing Development.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
REDUCED PARKING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT 207 S. SHERMAN AVENUE:
Planner Sahlstrom presented the CAF and site map.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Shari Reilly, Executive Assistant for The Bridge Home, was available for questions regarding
the request and shared excitement in being able to offer 18 units of very low-income housing to
community members in need.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-222 approving
Reduced Parking for Affordable Housing at 207 S. Sherman Avenue and consenting to
termination of the previously approved Remote Parking Agreement that provides parking at 214
S. Sherman Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
COLLECTION PROCEDURES FOR PAST DUE PARKING TICKETS AND UTILITY
ACCOUNTS: Director Goodenow and Utility Accounts Supervisor John Odenweller presented
the CAF.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
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Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-223 approving
collection procedures for past due utility accounts and parking fines and authorize staff to begin
utilizing vehicle registration stops and the State's "Setoff Program.”
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE ENGINE: Fire Chief Rich Higgins presented the CAF.
The Public Input was opened and closed when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-224 waiving the City’s
Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive proposals and approving a contract with Reliant
Fire Apparatus Inc., through Sourcewell, for the purchase of a new fire engine in the amount of
$1,019,302.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING 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 second reading an ordinance amending 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: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ON APPOINTMENT CRITERIA FOR BOARDS
& COMMISSIONS: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to pass on second reading
an ordinance on appointment criteria for Boards and Commissions.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4525 FOR THE CITY-
WIDE DESIGNATION OF THE URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA (URA): Moved by
Junck, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4525 for the
City-wide Designation of the Urban Revitalization Area (URA).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there was
one communication for consideration from Chuck Winkleblack regarding the Dayton Avenue
Development Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reimbursement.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to refer to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. 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
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attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff regarding the
Hyland Avenue reconstruction project and considerations being made to improve the safety for
bicyclists and pedestrians along the corridor.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to amend the previous motion to request staff
include information on the merits of conducting a temporary protected bicycle facility
demonstration to evaluate the safety of the proposed project design.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to request a memo from staff regarding the Tesla
Powerwall issues brought forth by Mr. Bernau at Public Forum.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to request that staff reengage with the State
regarding the potential sale of the State Forest Nursery located at 2404 S. Duff Avenue to
support housing initiatives in Ames.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to request staff reach out to local HVAC contractors to
solicit input on the geothermal installation within the Baker Subdivision.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to request a memo from staff on the cleaning and
maintenance procedures for the tree trenches in Campustown with suggestions for potential
changes to the procedures.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff to confirm if the Utilities
Payment Drop Box meets ADA requirements.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Rollins, to amend the previous motion to include a request for
information relating to vehicle accessibility as well.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff regarding the relationship
between LEED Certified buildings and property insurance rates.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Haila asked City Attorney Mark Lambert if there was a legal
reason to go into Closed Session. Attorney Lambert replied in the affirmative, citing Section
21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently in or threatened to be in litigation.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to go into closed session at 9:00 p.m.
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The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 9:12 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk