HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - July 11, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council*AMENDED*
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
JULY 11, 2023
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public
during discussion. If you wish to speak, please complete an orange card and hand it to the City
Clerk. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for the record,
and limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity
to speak. The normal process on any particular agenda item is that the motion is placed on the
floor, input is received from the audience, the Council is given an opportunity to comment on the
issue or respond to the audience concerns, and the vote is taken. On ordinances, there is time
provided for public input at the time of the first reading.
AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
(AAMPO) TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
1. Motion supporting the proposed Iowa distribution formula for MPO transportation planning
funds
2. Hearing on Final FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program
a. Resolution approving FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program
POLICY COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR CITY COUNCILMEETING**
**The Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the meeting of the Ames Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Proclamation for “Parks and Recreation Month,” July 2023
PRESENTATION:
2. Presentation by Cindy Hicks commemorating our 30-year Anniversary as sister city with
Koshu City, Japan
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the time the
Council members vote on the motion.
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3. Motion approving payment of claims
4. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Special Meeting on June 20, 2023, and Summary
of Regular Meeting on June 27, 2023
5. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period June 16 – 30, 2023
6. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
Additional Item: Motion setting July 27, 2023, as an additional Regular City Council meeting
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
7. Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License – Alluvial Brewing Company,
3715 West 190th Street, Pending Dramshop Review
8. Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License – Rinconcito Hispano Tienda Y
Taqueria, 838 Wheeler Street Suite #1
9. Motion approving ownership updates for Class F Retail Alcohol License – Green Hills
Residents’ Association, 2200 Hamilton Drive, Suite 100
10. Motion approving five-day license (July 24 – 28, 2023) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
– Thirsty Pigs, LLC, 3600 University Boulevard, Pending Favorable Inspection
11. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Class C Liquor License – Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 105 Chestnut Street
b. Class C Liquor License with Living Quarters – Sportsman’s Lounge, 123 Main Street
c. Class E Liquor License – AJ’s Liquor II, 2515 Chamberlain Street
d. Special Class C Liquor License – Huhot Mongolian Grill, 703 S. Duff Avenue
Suite#105
e. Class C Liquor License – 313 Bar, 115 5th Street
12. Resolution authorizing the expenditure of $5,000 ($4,000 Council Operating Budget and
$1,000 Ames Human Relations Commission) in support of the 2023 Symposium on Building
Inclusive Organizations
13. Resolution approving contract renewal for the purchase of oils, lubricants, and fluid analysis
with Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines, Iowa for the Fleet Services and Transit in
accordance with unit prices bid for FY 2023/24
14. Resolution approving contract renewal with Pioneer Industrial Corporation, Kansas City,
Missouri, for the Valve Maintenance, Related Services and Supplies Contract in an amount not
to exceed $85,000
15. Resolution approving contract renewal with MPW Industrial Water Services, Inc. of Hebron,
Ohio for Bottle Exchange Program and Related Services Contract for the Power Plant, for one
year period from date of award through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $50,000
16. Resolution approving Change Order 2, the balancing Change Order, for the 2020/21 Right of
Way Restoration (Standard Vegetation), a contract reduction in the amount of $42,408.46
17. Water Pollution Control Facility Biosolids Disposal
a. Resolution accepting completion of the FY 2022/23 biosolids contract in a final amount
of $89,200.30
b. Resolution awarding the FY 2023/24 contract for biosolids disposal to Wulfekuhle
Injection and Pumping, Peosta, Iowa, with payment based on the unit prices bid of
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$5,000.00 lump sum for mobilization/demobilization and $0.0275/gallon for biosolids
hauling operations, with the total contract amount not to exceed $92,187.50
PUBLIC FORUM: This is a time set aside for comments from the public on topics of City
business other than those listed on this agenda. Please understand that the Council will not take
any action on your comments at this meeting due to requirements of the Open Meetings Law but
may do so at a future meeting. The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public;
however, at no time is it appropriate to use profane, obscene, or slanderous language. The Mayor
may limit each speaker to three minutes.
ADMINISTRATION:
18. Requests from Ames Main Street for RAGBRAI on Main on Tuesday, July 25:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for closed area
b. Motion approving 5-day (July 25-29) Class C Liquor Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service for Ames Main Street for closed area
c. Resolution approving closure of:
i. Main Street, from just east of the Wells Fargo drive through entrance to the east
entrance to the CBD lot on the 100 Block
ii. Burnett Avenue, from Main Street to the U.S. Bank drive-through entrance
iii. Kellogg Avenue, from the CBD lot to Main north to 5th Street
iv. Douglas Avenue, between Main Street and 5th Street
v. Tom Evans Plaza
d. Resolution approving closure of 147 metered parking spaces, suspension of parking
regulations and waiver of fees within closed area form 6:00 a.m. Tuesday July 25, until
9:00 a.m. Wednesday July 26
e. Resolution approving usage and waiver of electrical fees for event
f. Resolution approving waiver of enforcement of Section 17.16 of Municipal Code
related to minors prohibited on certain premises with respect only to proposed
downtown entertainment area for event
g. Resolution approving waiver of enforcement of Section 17.17 of Municipal Code
related to alcohol consumption in parks with respect only to Tom Evans Plaza for event
HEARINGS:
19. Hearing on Proposal to enter into a Water Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement
to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $2,150,000
a. Resolution instituting proceeding to take additional action for the authorization of a
Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not-to-exceed $2,150,000
Water Sewer Revenue Bonds (SRF Loan)
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Jet Drain
Services, LLC in the amount of $1,353,819.00
c. Resolution approving contract and bond with Jet Drain Services, LLC
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20. Hearing on proposal to vacate the existing fifteen feet (15’) Public Utility Easement located
between lots two (2) and three (3), North Dayton Industrial Subdivision, First Addition, Ames,
Iowa
a. Resolution approving vacating Public Utility Easement
21. Hearing on a rezone of 314 Borne Avenue from General Industrial (GI) to Government/Airport
District (S-GA):
a. First passage of ordinance
22. Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment to the parking standards for retail sales and services-
general to two spaces per 1000 square feet
a. First passage of ordinance
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
23. Zoning Agreement for 4098 E 13th Street
a. Resolution approving zoning agreement
ORDINANCES:
24. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4505 on Rezone with Master Plan for 4098
E 13th Street (JT Warehouse)
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Please note that this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time as
provided by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa.
ITEM#: MPO 1
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: MPO
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: IOWA DISTRIBUTION FORMULA FOR METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (MPO) PLANNING FUNDS
BACKGROUND:
Every fiscal year, the Iowa DOT distributes federal funding to all the Iowa MPOs for
transportation planning work and activities as identified in each MPO’s Transportation
Planning Work Program (TPWP). This federal funding comes from two primary sources:
“PL funds” from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and “5305d funds” from the
Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
With the completion of each census, the Iowa DOT and Iowa MPOs jointly review the
existing distribution methodology. All of the Iowa MPOs reaffirmed the existing distribution
formula for FTA 5305d funding; however, an alternative distribution formula was proposed
for FHWA PL funding. The current and proposed allocations are summarized below:
Current PL Allocation Formula – PL funds are distributed based on each MPO’s share
of the total statewide urbanized area populations from the most recent decennial Census.
Proposed PL Allocation Formula – An MPO’s prior fiscal year allocation serves as a
base amount. The difference between the prior fiscal year and current fiscal year Iowa PL
apportionment is allocated among Iowa MPO’s by their share of total statewide urbanized
area population change from the prior decennial census to the most recent decennial
census.
The table below summarizes the estimated PL funds the Ames Area MPO is estimated
to receive in fiscal year 2025 depending on which allocation formula is utilized:
PL Allocation
Methodology
Est. FY 2025 Funding
for AAMPO
Current $127,264
Proposed $129,218
Increase/Decrease + $1,954
Per the funding table, the Ames Area MPO could expect an approximate $2,000
increase in funding in FY 2025 if the proposed PL funding allocation methodology
were used. Additionally, an informal initial poll of staff from the Iowa MPOs showed
unanimous support for the proposed allocation formula over the existing allocation
formula. There was general agreement that the proposed allocation formula will
help protect MPOs from dramatic changes in allocated funding due to population
decline. Instead, the change in funding would be more gradual.
Once the Transportation Policy Committee choses which PL distribution formula the
Ames Area MPO will support, MPO staff will inform the Iowa DOT. Once the Iowa DOT
has collected all the decisions from all 9 Iowa MPOs, the distribution formula with the
simple majority will be selected for implementation until the next review after the 2030
census.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Support the proposed Iowa distribution formula for MPO transportation PL funds.
2. Support the current Iowa distribution formula for MPO transportation PL funds.
MPO ADMINISTRATOR’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The proposed distribution formula will help protect Iowa MPOs from dramatic
changes in funding allocation amounts due to population changes. In addition, the
proposed distribution formula will also lead to an estimated increase of
approximately $2,000 in PL funding for FY 2025 for the Ames Area MPO in
comparison to the current distribution formula. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the MPO Administrator that the Transportation Policy Committee adopt Alternative No.
1, as noted above.
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ITEM#: MPO 2
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: MPO
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: FINAL FFY 2024 – 2027 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
BACKGROUND:
Every year, the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is required to
develop a new Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which programs federally
funded and regionally significant transportation projects within our MPO boundary for the
next four federal fiscal years.
This year’s TIP encompasses federal fiscal years 2024 through 2027. Projects typically
included in the TIP are roadway projects, trail and shared-use path projects, transit
projects, large-scale transportation planning activities, and projects which improve
emissions (e.g., intelligent transportation system (ITS), adaptive signal control, and
EV/alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure projects). Projects must be included in the TIP
to receive federal funding. Projects included within our MPO’s TIP are also included in
the Iowa DOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
The Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) unanimously approved the Draft TIP
on May 23, 2023. During the public comment period, the draft document and projects
map were available online and a virtual public input session was held. No public
comments were received by staff. Staff received and addressed one minor
comment from the Iowa Department of Transportation. The Final FFY 2024-27 TIP is
due to the Iowa DOT by July 15, 2023. Once approved, this TIP will become effective
starting October 1, 2023, and will be incorporated into the statewide TIP.
An overview of the FFY 2024 - 2027 TIP was provided to the TPC on May 23, 2023,
and also follows, below:
MPO-MANAGED FEDERAL PROGRAMS:
Our MPO awards funding for three federal funding programs shown in the following table:
Program Acronym Typical Project Types
Surface Transportation
Block Grant STBG
Roadway Projects (Maintenance, New
Construction, Capacity Expansion); Transit
(Bus Purchases)
Transportation
Alternatives Program TAP Trail Projects; Shared-Use Path Projects
Carbon Reduction
Program CRP
ITS Projects (Adaptive Signal Control, Traffic
Monitoring/Management); TAP Projects (See
Above); EV/Alt. Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure
Projects
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The AAMPO typically holds an application cycle for regional federal funding programs at
the start of every calendar year (January to March). Any member agency of the MPO is
eligible to apply. This year, our MPO only accepted applications for the STBG program.
The TAP is currently “frozen” by the Iowa DOT while the DOT continue to review the latest
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) and its impacts on the TAP. The AAMPO anticipates
soliciting applications for regional TAP funding as usual during next year’s application
cycle.
The CRP is a new program introduced in the BIL. As such, the AAMPO is still reviewing
the legislation and associated requirements pertaining to the new CRP and is developing
a new application and selection process for the program. MPO staff anticipates soliciting
applications for the CRP for the first time starting next year alongside the STBG and TAP
application cycles.
The following table summarizes the project applications received by the AAMPO this year:
Project Description Local
Sponsor Program FFY
Federal
Funding
Requested
Total
Project
Cost
Hyland Ave
Pavement Improvements
(Lincoln Way – Ontario St)
City of
Ames STBG 2024 $1,890,000 $2,362,500
E Lincoln Way
Pavement Improvements
(Duff Ave – S Skunk River)
City of
Ames STBG 2027 $2,400,000 $3,000,000
Vehicle Replacement CyRide STBG 2027 $225,000 $1,061,228
MPO Staff and the Transportation Technical Committee have reviewed the received
project applications to ensure conformity with the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
(Forward 2045) and our regional transportation planning goals. The recommendation is
to fully award the requested amounts for all received project applications and
include them in the FFY 2024-2027 TIP.
FFY 2023 PROJECT STATUSES:
In the TIP, the MPO is required to provide a status update on all FFY 2023 projects from
our previous year’s TIP including whether the project was authorized/let, will be removed
from the TIP, or will roll-over into the current TIP. The following table summarizes the
status of all the FFY 2023 projects:
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Funding
Source
TPMS
ID
Project Description Federal-Aid Total Cost Local
Sponsor
Status
STBG 37442 CyRide: Vehicle
Replacement $225,000 $850,000 CyRide Authorized
STBG 36919 Cherry Ave (E Lincoln
Way – SE 5th St) $1,890,000 $2,400,000 City of
Ames
Remove from
TIP 1
STBG 45233 Lincoln Way (Dotson Dr –
S Franklin Ave) $1,686,000 $2,400,000 City of
Ames
Roll-Over into
FFY24 with
updated
limits 1
SWAP-STBG 38303
Stange Rd (Blankenburg
Dr to 24th St) & 24th St
(Pinehurst Rd to Hayes
Ave)
$1,600,000 $4,200,000 City of
Ames
Let on
01/18/23
TAP 19249 Ioway Creek Trail (0.5mi E
of S Duff Ave – S 5th St) $728,000 $1,082,000 City of
Ames
Let on
02/21/23
CMAQ 52478 3rd Phase of Ames Traffic
Signal Master Plan $1,495,280 $1,869,100 City of
Ames
Roll-Over into
FFY24
PL 34214 Trans Planning $127,126 $158,907 AAMPO Authorized
1 – See Appendix F for associated project modification requests from the project’s local sponsor.
Note that the MPO received a request from the City of Ames to remove the Cherry
Avenue extension project from the TIP (see Appendix F of the TIP document for the
request memo). The $1,890,000 in STBG funding will not be able to be used for the
Hyland Avenue project. The City stated that it performed a traffic study which found that
this project will provide little to no benefit in level of service or vehicle delay for present
day and future traffic operations in the area. As such, the City wishes to have this project
reevaluated in the upcoming MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update. The City
feels removing the project from the TIP will allow the most effective use of STBG funds.
FISCAL CONSTRAINT:
The MPO is required to demonstrate fiscal constraint for the three regional federal funding
programs (STBG, TAP, and CRP). Fiscal constraint for these programs considers: the
amount that is targeted to the MPO each fiscal year, the carryover amount from the
previous fiscal year, the programmed projects (including any new projects awarded
funding during this year’s application cycle) each year, and any changes from the
previous TIP (such as the removal of the Cherry Avenue Extension Project).
The following tables demonstrate fiscal constraint for each of the funding programs:
STBG FISCAL CONSTRAINT 2024 2025 2026 2027
UNOBLIGATED BALANCE (CARRYOVER) $3,980,579 $1,727,151 $514,151 $953,151
STBG TARGET $1,987,572 $2,026,000 $2,064,000 $2,104,000
SUBTOTAL $5,968,151 $3,753,151 $2,578,151 $3,057,151
PROGRAM FUNDS $4,241,000 $3,239,000 $1,625,000 $2,625,000
BALANCE $1,727,151 $514,151 $953,151 $432,151
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TAP FISCAL CONSTRAINT 2024 2025 2026 2027
UNOBLIGATED BALANCE (CARRYOVER) $27,697 $221,018 $421,018 $107,018
TAP TARGET $193,321 $200,000 $206,000 $213,000
SUBTOTAL $221,018 $421,018 $627,018 $320,018
PROGRAM FUNDS $0 $0 $520,000 $0
BALANCE $221,018 $421,018 $107,018 $320,018
CRP FISCAL CONSTRAINT 2024 2025 2026 2027
UNOBLIGATED BALANCE (CARRYOVER) $185,511 $367,573 $553,573 $742,573
CRP TARGET $182,062 $186,000 $189,000 $193,000
SUBTOTAL $367,573 $553,573 $742,573 $935,573
PROGRAM FUNDS $0 $0 $0 $0
BALANCE $367,573 $553,573 $742,573 $935,573
PROGRAMMED PROJECTS:
The TIP document summarizes all programed projects for federal fiscal years 2024-2027
as follows:
Pages 20-23: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Sourced Projects
Pages 24-32: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Sourced Projects
The map shown on Page 20 of the attached TIP shows all location-based projects within
TIP.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Final FFY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program for
submission to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
2. Approve the Final FFY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, with
Transportation Policy Committee modifications, for submission to the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
MPO ADMINISTRATOR’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The FFY 2024-27 TIP was open to public comment and was reviewed by State and
Federal agency partners. All received comments were incorporated into the final
document. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the MPO Administrator that the
Transportation Policy Committee adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
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The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization prepared this report with funding from the U.S. Department of
Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, and in part through local matching
funds of the Ames Area MPO member governments. These contents are the responsibility of the Ames Area MPO. The
U.S. government and its agencies assume no liability for the contents of this report or for the use of its contents. The
Ames Area MPO approved this document on July 11, 2023. Please call (515) 239-5160 to obtain permission to use.
FINAL
FFY 2024-2027
Transportation
Improvement
Program
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CONTENTS
1 - Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Document Overview .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 AAMPO Overview and Planning Area ............................................................................................... 4
1.3 Transportation Policy Committee ..................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Transportation Technical Committee ............................................................................................... 6
2 - Public Participation ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Website ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Outreach ............................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Public Involvement Opportunities .................................................................................................... 7
3 - Performance-Based Planning ................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Safety (PM1) ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Pavement and Bridge (PM2) ............................................................................................................. 8
3.4 System and Freight Reliability (PM3) ................................................................................................ 9
3.5 Transit Asset Management ............................................................................................................. 10
3.6 Transit Safety ................................................................................................................................... 11
3.7 Regional Transportation Goals ........................................................................................................ 12
3.8 Air Quality ........................................................................................................................................ 12
4 - Project Selection .................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Regional Applications ...................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 STBG Selection Criteria .................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 TAP Selection Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 CRP Selection Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Transit Projects ................................................................................................................................ 14
5 - FFY 2023 FHWA Project Status Report ................................................................................................ 15
6 - Financial Analysis ................................................................................................................................. 16
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Iowa DOT O&M Estimated Expenditures and Funding ................................................................... 16
6.3 Fiscal Tables ..................................................................................................................................... 17
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7 - FHWA Program (FFY 2024 – 2027)....................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Programmed Highway Projects ....................................................................................................... 21
8 - FTA Program (FFY 2024-2027) ............................................................................................................. 24
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 24
8.2 Programmed Transit Projects.......................................................................................................... 25
8.3 FFY 2024 Transit Project Justifications ............................................................................................ 30
9 - Changing an Approved TIP ................................................................................................................... 33
9.1 Amendments ................................................................................................................................... 33
9.2 Administrative Modifications .......................................................................................................... 33
Appendix A – Resolution of Adoption ....................................................................................................... 35
Appendix B – Self-Certification of Planning Activities .............................................................................. 36
Appendix C – List of Federal and State Funding Programs ....................................................................... 37
Appendix D – STBG Application Form ....................................................................................................... 43
Appendix E – Public Comments ................................................................................................................ 47
Appendix F – Sponsor Requests for Project Modifications ...................................................................... 48
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1 - Introduction
1.1 Document Overview
The Federal Fiscal Year 2024 - 2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the short-range
implementation program for federally funded and regionally significant transportation projects. The
TIP is a requirement of 23 CFR 450.326 for metropolitan planning organizations to develop a program,
covering at least four years, which reflects the investment priorities established in the metropolitan
transportation plan. The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) develops a new TIP
annually in coordination with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the City of Ames, the City of Gilbert,
Story County, Boone County, Ames Transit Agency (CyRide), other local agencies and stakeholders, as
well as the public. The Ames Area TIP is included in the State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP), which is developed by the Iowa Department of Transportation.
1.2 AAMPO Overview and Planning Area
AAMPO was officially designated the MPO of the Ames urbanized area by the Governor of Iowa in
March 2003. This designation was the result of the Ames urbanized area having a population greater
than 50,000 in the 2000 Census.
As a result of the 2010 Census, the urbanized areas of Ames and Gilbert were combined into one
urbanized area, therefore requiring the Metropolitan Planning Area to be expanded to encompass this
area in its entirety. The Ames Area MPO approved the current Metropolitan Planning Area boundary
on November 13, 2012 (shown in Figure 1). The City of Gilbert and Iowa State University were added to
the Transportation Policy Committee on March 26, 2013.
Figure 1: AAMPO Boundary (Adopted Nov 13, 2012)
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The Ames Area MPO provides and coordinates various transportation planning and improvement
efforts throughout the Ames urban area.
Ames is in central Iowa and is served by Interstate 35, US Highway 30, and US Highway 69. Surface
transportation needs are met through over 251 centerline miles of streets. The community has a very
progressive transit system, CyRide, which prior to the COVID-19 pandemic carried more than six million
bus passengers each year. CyRide’s ridership dropped to 4.57 million passengers in FY 2020, 1.86
million in FY 2021 because of reduced travel within the Ames community and rose to 3.66 in FY 2022.
CyRide believes ridership will hit over 4 million in FY 2023. Since over 90% of CyRide’s ridership is
university students, future transit ridership heavily depends upon student mobility and high enrollment
at Iowa State University. While most transit users have Iowa State University ties, CyRide serves the
entire Ames community. Railroads provide freight service to the area by dual east-west mainline tracks
and a northern agricultural spur.
The Ames Area MPO consists primarily of two standing committees: The Transportation Policy
Committee and the Transportation Technical Committee.
1.3 Transportation Policy Committee
The Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) is the policy setting board of the MPO and the membership
consists of local officials. Voting membership on the committee includes city and county governments
located within the Ames Area MPO planning boundary, as well as the local transit agency. Currently the
TPC membership includes the City of Ames, City of Gilbert, CyRide, Boone County, and Story County.
The Iowa Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit
Administration, and Iowa State University serve as advisory, non-voting, representatives.
Transportation Policy Committee Membership
Representative Agency Member Representative Agency Role
City of Ames (Chair) John Haila Mayor
City of Ames Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen Council Member
City of Ames Gloria Betcher Council Member
City of Ames Amber Corrieri Council Member
City of Ames Tim Gartin Council Member
City of Ames Anita Rollins Council Member
City of Ames Rachel Junck Council Member
Boone County Bill Zinnel Board of Supervisors
Story County Linda Murken Board of Supervisors
Ames Transit Agency (CyRide) Jian Janes CyRide Board Member
City of Gilbert Jonathan Popp Mayor
Iowa Dept. of Transportation ‡ Andy Loonan District 1 Transportation Planner
Iowa Dept. of Transportation ‡ Zac Bitting Metropolitan and Regional Planning Coordinator
Iowa Dept. of Transportation ‡ Cindy Shearer Statewide Planning Support
Federal Highway Administration ‡ Darla Hugaboom Iowa Division Community Planner
Federal Highway Administration ‡ Sean Litteral Planning and Development Team Leader
Federal Transit Administration ‡ Daniel Nguyen Region 7 Community Planner
Iowa State University ‡ Brandi Latterell Director for Planning Services
‡ Non-voting
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1.4 Transportation Technical Committee
The Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) consists of technical personnel from various agencies
involved in transportation issues within the planning area. The TTC formulates the procedural details of
the Transportation Planning Work Program. The committee reviews and monitors the output of
various MPO activities identified in the work program and makes recommendations to the policy
committee. The committee is also responsible for assisting in developing Transportation Improvement
Programs and Metropolitan Transportation Plans. The Iowa Department of Transportation, the Federal
Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration serve as advisory, non-voting,
representatives.
‡ Non-voting
Transportation Technical Committee Membership
Representative Agency Member Representative Agency Role
City of Ames (Chair) Damion Pregitzer Traffic Engineer
City of Ames (Vice-Chair) Justin Moore Planner
City of Ames Justin Clausen Operations Manager
City of Ames Kelly Diekmann Director of Planning & Housing
City of Ames Tracy Peterson Municipal Engineer
Ames Transit Agency (CyRide) Barbara Neal Transit Director
Iowa State University Sarah Lawrence Campus Planner
Boone County Jonathan Bullock County Engineer
Story County Darren Moon County Engineer
Ames Community School Dist. Gerry Peters Facilities Director
Ames Economic Development Commission Dan Culhane President & Chief Executive Officer
Iowa Dept. of Transportation ‡ Andy Loonan District 1 Transportation Planner
Iowa Dept. of Transportation ‡ Zac Bitting Metropolitan and Regional Planning
Coordinator
Iowa Dept. of Transportation ‡ Cindy Shearer Statewide Planning Support
Federal Highway Administration ‡ Darla Hugaboom Iowa Division Community Planner
Federal Highway Administration ‡ Sean Litteral Planning and Development Team Leader
Federal Transit Administration ‡ Daniel Nguyen Region 7 Community Planner
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2 - Public Participation
This document was developed in coordination with AAMPO member agencies, regional stakeholders,
and members of the public using the process described in the AAMPO Public Participation Plan. This
process includes strategies to disseminate information about the project selection process and
provides opportunities for interested parties to provide information to the policy committee.
2.1 Website
The Ames Area MPO utilizes its website at www.aampo.org to make documents, maps, and other
materials accessible anytime of any day in a format that is adaptable to mobile devices and website
text which can be translated into any language available through translation services. There is a
subpage of the website dedicated to the Transportation Improvement Program. Here, both current
and past versions of Transportation Improvement Programs can be found, and public meetings and
comment opportunities are posted.
2.2 Outreach
Anyone may sign-up to receive notifications of news and events published from the MPO with an e-
notification system. During the development of this program, users received e-notifications pertaining
to FFY 2024-2027 TIP public meetings, public comment periods, and draft documents.
Additionally, AAMPO utilizes local publications, such as the Ames Tribune, to publicize public input
opportunities and public hearing dates.
2.3 Public Involvement Opportunities
There were three primary opportunities for public involvement and feedback including:
• Public Input Session: A public input session provided members of the public the opportunity to
drop-in to view projects, meet with staff, and leave comments on the proposed program. The
event, hosted on May 30, 2023, was held virtually via Microsoft Teams. No formal presentation
was given allowing for visitors to come and go at any time during the event.
• Public Comment Period: A public comment period was made available from May 24, 2023, to
June 30, 2023. The draft TIP document was made available online and members of the public
could submit their comments on the draft document or listed projects via email or via mail.
Public comments received by staff are shown in Appendix E.
• Public Hearing: During the July 11, 2023, Transportation Policy Committee meeting, a public
hearing was held prior to final adoption of this TIP. This hearing provided time for anyone to
address the committee prior to consideration and adoption of the TIP. Transportation Policy
Committee meetings are currently livestreamed on Ames Channel 12 and on YouTube.
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3 - Performance-Based Planning
3.1 Overview
Since the passing of the 2012 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) transportation
bill, states and MPOs have been required to use performance-based transportation planning practices.
MPO Transportation Improvement Programs are required to document compliance with each of the
performance-based planning categories including safety (PM1), pavement and bridge (PM2), system
and freight reliability (PM3), transit asset management, and transit safety.
3.2 Safety (PM1)
Rather than setting its own safety targets, the Ames Area MPO has chosen to support the Iowa DOT’s
safety targets as published in the most recent Iowa Highway Safety Improvement Program Annual
Report (see Table 1). The MPO supports those targets by reviewing and programming all Highway
Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) projects within the MPO boundary that are included in the DOT’s
Transportation Improvement Program.
Any Iowa DOT sponsored HSIP projects within the MPO area were selected based on the strategies
included in the Strategic Highway Safety Plan and safety performance measures and were approved by
the Iowa Transportation Commission. The Iowa DOT coordinated with the Ames Area MPO, as part of
its target setting process. Working in partnership with local agencies, Iowa DOT safety investments
were identified and programmed which will construct effective countermeasures to reduce traffic
fatalities and serious injuries. The Iowa DOT projects chosen for HSIP investment are based on crash
history, roadway characteristics, and the existence of infrastructure countermeasure that can address
the types of crashes present. The Iowa DOT continues to utilize a systemic safety improvement
process rather than relying on “hot spot” safety improvements.
Table 1: Safety (PM1) Targets (adopted by the AAMPO on 01/24/23)
Performance Measure Five Year Rolling Averages
2017-2021 Baseline 2019-2023 Target
Number of Fatalities 337.2 351.4
Fatality Rate – per 100 million VMT 1.029 1.037
Number of Serious Injuries 1,376.4 1,398.2
Serious Injury Rate – per 100 million VMT 4.193 4.264
Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries 130.0 134.4
3.3 Pavement and Bridge (PM2)
Rather than setting its own pavement and bridge targets, the Ames Area MPO has chosen to support
the Iowa DOT’s pavement and bridge targets as submitted in the most recent performance report (see
Table 2). The MPO supports those targets by reviewing and programming all Interstate and National
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Highway System projects within the MPO boundary that are included in the DOT’s Transportation
Improvement Program.
Any Iowa DOT sponsored pavement and bridge projects within the MPO area were determined in
alignment with the Iowa Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) and the pavement and bridge
performance measures. The TAMP connects the State Long-Range Transportation Plan and
system/modal plans to Iowa DOT’s Five-Year Program and the STIP. The long-range plan defines a
vision for the transportation system over the next 20 years, while the Five-Year Program and STIP
identify specific investments over the next four to five years. The TAMP has a 10-year planning horizon
and helps ensure that investments in the Five-Year Program and STIP are consistent with Iowa DOT’s
longer-term vision.
The Iowa DOT coordinated with the Ames Area MPO as part of its target setting process. The
methodology used to set targets used current and historical data on condition and funding to forecast
future condition. Asset management focuses on performing the right treatment at the right time to
optimize investments and outcomes. Management systems are utilized to predict bridge and
pavement needs and help determine the amount of funding needed for stewardship of the system.
The TAMP discusses the major investment categories that the Commission allocates funding through.
Once the Commission approves the funding for these categories, Iowa DOT recommends the allocation
of the funds to specific projects using the processes described in the TAMP. Pavement and bridge
projects are programmed to help meet the desired program outcomes documented in the TAMP.
Table 2: Pavement and Bridge (PM2) Targets (adopted by AAMPO on 01/24/23)
Performance Measure 2021
Baseline
2-Year
Target
4 Year
Target
Percentage of pavements of the Interstate System in Good condition 58.8% 55.0% 55.0%
Percentage of pavements of the Interstate System in Poor condition 0.4% 3.0% 3.0%
Percentage of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Good condition 37.9% 35.0% 35.0%
Percentage of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Poor condition 3.7% 6.0% 6.0%
Percentage of NHS bridges classified as in Good condition 48.6% 52.5% 56.0%
Percentage of NHS bridges classified as in Poor condition 2.4% 5.0% 6.6%
3.4 System and Freight Reliability (PM3)
Rather than setting its own system and freight reliability targets, the Ames Area MPO has chosen to
support the Iowa DOT’s system and freight reliability targets as submitted in the most recent
performance report. The MPO supports those targets by reviewing and programming all Interstate and
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National Highway System projects within the MPO boundary that are included in the DOT’s
Transportation Improvement Program.
The Iowa DOT coordinated with the Ames Area MPO, as part of its target setting process. Historical
performance was reviewed to set targets. In addition to projects utilizing Transportation Systems
Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies, projects focused on improving pavement and bridge
condition also often help improve system reliability and freight movement. Additional projects
focused specifically on improving these areas of system performance are developed in alignment with
the target-setting process for related performance measures, as well as the freight improvement
strategies and freight investment plan included in the State Freight Plan. This plan includes a detailed
analysis and prioritization of freight bottlenecks, which are locations that should be considered for
further study and possibly for future improvements. State projects identified in the freight investment
plan and programmed in the STIP were highly ranked freight bottlenecks.
Table 3: System and Freight Reliability (PM3) Targets (adopted by AAMPO on 01/24/23)
Performance Measure 2017
Baseline
2 Year
Target
4 Year
Target
Percent of the person-miles traveled on the Interstate that are
reliable
99.9% 98.0% 98.0%
Percent of the person-miles traveled on the non-Interstate NHS that
are reliable
96.5% 94.0% 94.0%
Truck Travel Time Reliability (TTTR) Index 1.13 1.25 1.25
3.5 Transit Asset Management
Public transit capital projects included in the STIP align with the transit asset management (TAM)
planning and target setting processes undertaken by the Iowa DOT, transit agencies, and MPOs. The
Iowa DOT establishes a group TAM plan and group targets for all small urban and rural providers while
large urban providers establish their own TAM plans and targets. Investments are made in alignment
with TAM plans with the intent of keeping the state’s public transit vehicles and facilities in a state of
good repair and meeting transit asset management targets. The Iowa DOT allocates funding for transit
rollingstock in accordance with the Public Transit Management System process. In addition, the Iowa
DOT awards public transit infrastructure grants in accordance with the project priorities established in
Iowa Code chapter 924. Additional state and federal funding sources that can be used by transit
agencies for vehicle and facility improvements are outlined in the funding chapter of the Transit
Manager’s Handbook. Individual transit agencies determine the use of these sources for capital and
operating expenses based on their local needs.
The Ames Area MPO choses to support the Ames Transit Agency’s (CyRide’s) TAM targets (see Table 4).
CyRide’s TAM Plan establishes their target setting methodology and establishes the TAM targets.
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Table 4: Transit Asset Management Targets (adopted by AAMPO on 01/24/23)
TAM Performance
Measure Class
2022
Target
2022
Year-End
Results
2023 Performance
Target
2024 2025 2026 2027
Revenue Vehicles
40'-60' Buses
30% 35% 27% of fleet exceeds
CyRide's ULB of 15 yrs.
16% 23% 22% 37%
Revenue Vehicles
Cutaways
22% 22% 22% of fleet exceeds FTA
ULB of 8 yrs.
0% 0% 0% 0%
Revenue Vehicles
Minivans
0% 100% Eliminate Asset Category 0% 0% 0% 0%
Equipment
Shop Trucks
50% 0% 0% of fleet exceeds
CyRide’s ULB of 10 yrs.
0% 0% 0% 0%
Facilities
Admin./Maint.Facility
0% 0% 0% of facilities rated under
3.0 on TERM scale
0% 0% 0% 0%
Facilities Ames
Intermodal Facility
0% 0% 0% of facilities rated under
3.0 on TERM scale
0% 0% 0% 0%
Note: CyRide plans to sell or scrap their final van by the end of Summer 2023. This will eliminate the minivan asset category.
3.6 Transit Safety
Public transit projects included in the STIP align with the transit safety planning and target setting
processes undertaken by the transit agencies and MPOs. While the Iowa DOT provided assistance with
the development of initial Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASPs), each large urban transit
provider is responsible for implementing its PTASP, which includes transit safety targets. Investments
are made in alignment with PTASPs with the intent of keeping the state’s public transit operations,
vehicles, and facilities safe and meeting transit safety targets. State and federal funding sources that
can be used by transit agencies for operations, vehicles, and facility improvements are outlined in the
funding chapter of the Transit Manager’s Handbook. Individual transit agencies determine the use of
these sources for capital and operating expenses based on their local needs.
The Ames Area MPO choses to support the Ames Transit Agency’s (CyRide’s) transit safety targets (see
Table 5). CyRide’s PTASP establishes their target setting methodology and establishes the transit safety
targets.
Table 5: Transit Safety Targets (adopted by AAMPO on 09/27/23)
Mode of Transit
Service
Fatalities
(Total)
Fatalities
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Injuries
(Total)
Injuries
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Safety
Events
(Total)
Safety Events
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
System
Reliability
(VRM/Failures)
Fixed Route Bus 0 0 0 0.00 0 0.00 40,789.27
Paratransit 0 0 0 0.00 0 0.00 238,798
*VRM= Vehicle Revenue Miles
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3.7 Regional Transportation Goals
In AAMPO’s latest Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Forward 45, a performance-based transportation
planning approach was utilized by tying in the regional vision of the transportation system with the
aforementioned federally-required metrics and federally-required planning processes. The six primary
region-specific goals, identified from public input, were accessibility, safety, substantiality, efficiency &
reliability, placemaking, and preservation. The Forward 45 Report provides a detailed explanation of
the regional goals and objectives as well as the performance-based planning approach utilized in the
identification, selection, and prioritization of projects.
The vision statement stated in Forward 45 is:
3.8 Air Quality
The Clean Air Act requires the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set limits on
how much of a particular pollutant can be in the air anywhere in the United States. National Ambient
Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are the pollutant limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency;
they define the allowable concentration of pollution in the air for six different pollutants: Carbon
Monoxide, Lead, Nitrogen Dioxide, Particulate Matter, Ozone, and Sulfur Dioxide.
The Clean Air Act specifies how areas within the country are designated as either “attainment” or
“non-attainment” of an air quality standard and provides the EPA the authority to define the
boundaries of nonattainment areas. For areas designated as non-attainment for one or more National
Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Clean Air Act defines a specific timetable to attain the standard and
requires that non-attainment areas demonstrate reasonable and steady progress in reducing air
pollution emissions until such time that an area can demonstrate attainment.
No part of the Ames Area is within nonattainment; therefore, it is not subject to air quality conformity
requirements. However, the Ames Area MPO will perform activities to monitor and promote air
quality issues in the region. The State of Iowa provides grant opportunities through the Iowa Clean Air
Attainment Program (ICAAP) to promote clean air in Iowa’s transportation system.
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4 - Project Selection
4.1 Overview
This Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) serves as a list of federal-aid eligible transportation
improvements within the Ames region from the federal fiscal years 2024 to 2027. Projects in the Ames
Area MPO’s TIP must be consistent with the latest regional Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Forward
2045. The final AAMPO TIP, approved by the AAMPO Transportation Policy Committee, will be
consolidated into the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) along with the programs from
the other planning agencies in the State of Iowa.
Projected identified in this TIP utilize, or are based upon, several different sources of federal funding.
While AAMPO is responsible for the regional selection of projects eligible for STBG, TAP, and CRP
funding, which the undermentioned selection procedure discussions will focus on, there are several
other Federal and State funding programs which are listed and described in Appendix C.
4.2 Regional Applications
AAMPO manages application and selection processes for three primary regional transportation funding
programs: Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), and
Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). For projects to be eligible for these applications, they must conform
with the latest regional Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Forward 2045. These applications are made
available on the AAMPO website at www.aampo.org. A notification email is also sent out to contacts
from all the AAMPO regional member agencies that are eligible to apply. For each program,
applications are typically due annually on March 31st. Note that, for this year, the AAMPO did not
accept applications for the TAP and CRP funding programs. This is due to both the AAMPO and Iowa
DOT still working through the new bipartisan infrastructure bill (BIL) and its impacts on these funding
programs. The application template for STBG funding can be found in Appendix D.
4.3 STBG Selection Criteria
STBG funds are typically awarded to projects which improve capacity through construction,
reconstruction, and rehabilitation of the highway network. However, Transit capital projects are also
eligible for STBG funds. Projects must be listed in, or conform with, the latest Metropolitan
Transportation Plan. All projects are evaluated and prioritized within the Metropolitan Transportation
Plan using a performance-based planning process. This evaluation is heavily weighed when
determining whether to award STBG funding to a project. Staff will make an initial review of all
received STBG applications. Next, the Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) collectively reviews
and recommends to the Transportation Policy Committee which projects should be selected.
4.4 TAP Selection Criteria
The Iowa DOT and AAMPO are currently reviewing application and selection procedures for regional
TAP funding. As such, the AAMPO did not accept new TAP applications during calendar year 2023. The
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AAMPO expects to resume its annual regional TAP application cycle in calendar year 2024 with
updated selection criteria that conforms with the new bipartisan infrastructure bill, BIL.
4.5 CRP Selection Criteria
The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) is a new funding program established under the BIL. The AAMPO
is still developing its application process and selection criteria to ensure that it conforms with regional
transportation goals and priorities as well as with the regulations established for the program under
IIJA. The AAMPO expects to hold its first CRP application cycle alongside the STBG and TAP application
cycles early next calendar year (2024) with a deadline of March 31, 2024.
4.6 Transit Projects
In addition to FHWA program projects, the TIP includes all projects which Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) funding may be utilized. A portion of Federal fuel tax revenue is placed in the
mass transit account of the Federal Highway Trust Fund for this use. These funds, along with General
Fund appropriations, are reserved for transit purposes and are administered by the Federal Transit
Administration. The transit portion of the TIP was developed in close coordination with CyRide, the
urban transit operator in the Ames Area MPO planning area. The transit projects identified in the FFY
2024-2027 TIP were included within the Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP), meeting the requirement
to have the Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities formulized Federal funding
within an approved PTP prior to TIP approval. Please refer to pages 24-32 for the transit project
justifications for FFY 2024 as well as the list of transit projects programmed for FFY 2024-2027.
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5 - FFY 2023 FHWA Project Status Report
It is required to provide a status report for all federal-aid highway projects included in the first fiscal
year or the previous TIP. This status report indicates whether the project was authorized/let, is being
rolled over to the current TIP, or if the project is being removed from programming. This status report
is useful for monitoring the progress being made in implementing the MPO’s transportation program.
See Table 6 for the project status report for FFY 2023.
Table 6: FFY 2023 Project Status Summary
Funding
Source
TPMS
ID
Project Description Federal-Aid Total Cost Local
Sponsor
Status
STBG 37442 CyRide: Vehicle
Replacement $225,000 $850,000 CyRide Authorized
STBG 36919 Cherry Ave (E Lincoln Way
– SE 5th St) $1,890,000 $2,400,000 City of
Ames
Remove from
TIP 1
STBG 45233 Lincoln Way (Dotson Dr –
S Franklin Ave) $1,686,000 $2,400,000 City of
Ames
Roll-Over
into FFY24
with updated
limits 1
SWAP-STBG 38303
Stange Rd (Blankenburg
Dr to 24th St) & 24th St
(Pinehurst Rd to Hayes
Ave)
$1,600,000 $4,200,000 City of
Ames
Let on
01/18/23
TAP 19249 Ioway Creek Trail (0.5mi E
of S Duff Ave – S 5th St) $728,000 $1,082,000 City of
Ames
Let on
02/21/23
CMAQ 52478 3rd Phase of Ames Traffic
Signal Master Plan $1,495,280 $1,869,100 City of
Ames
Roll-Over
into FFY24
PL 34214 Trans Planning $127,126 $158,907 AAMPO Authorized
1 – See Appendix F for associated project modification requests from the project’s local sponsor.
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6 - Financial Analysis
6.1 Overview
Projects programmed in the current TIP must demonstrate fiscal constraint. This section focuses on
demonstrating that the program is fiscally constrained as well as documents nonfederal-aid revenues
and expected operations and maintenance costs on the federal-aid system. All project costs are
adjusted into year of expenditure dollars using an assumed annual inflation rate of 4 percent. This
same inflation rate is used to project revenues and operations and maintenance costs. PL funds are
shown to remain constant through the 4-year period and are based on the first fiscal year’s target.
The Iowa DOT provides the AAMPO with STBG, TAP, and CRP funding targets for each of the four years
in this program. The Iowa DOT also provides information from their five-year program including
estimated statewide revenues/allocations and funds available for right-of-way and construction. Lastly,
Iowa DOT provides forecasted non-federal-aid revenues as well as operations and maintenance data
for the federal-aid system. See the following section for more detail on the Iowa DOT’s programming
process regarding expenditures and funding.
The Ames City Council has programmed city sponsored projects in the City of Ames 2023-2028 Capital
Improvements Plan (CIP) for the local funding allocation. These funds are generated from the City of
Ames annual Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF) distribution, Local Option Sales Tax, and General Obligation
(GO) bonds.
The transit program does not have targets; therefore, the requests involve significant costs in the
anticipation of maximizing the amounts received either through formula or discretionary funding.
6.2 Iowa DOT O&M Estimated Expenditures and Funding
Each year prior to development of the Iowa DOT’s Five-Year Program and the Statewide Transportation
Improvement Program both state and federal revenue forecasts are completed to estimate the
amount of funding available for programming. These forecasts are a critical component in the
development of the Five-Year Program and as such are reviewed with the Iowa Transportation
Commission. The primary sources of state funding to the DOT are the Primary Road Fund and TIME-21
Fund. These state funds are used for the operation, maintenance, and construction of the Primary
Road System. The amount of funding available for operations and maintenance is determined by
legislative appropriations. Additional funding is set aside for statewide activities including engineering
costs. The remaining funding is available for right of way and construction activities associated with the
highway program.
Along with state funds, the highway program utilizes a portion of the federal funds that are allocated
to the state. A federal funding forecast is prepared each year based on the latest apportionment
information available. This forecast includes the various federal programs and identifies which funds
are allocated to the Iowa DOT for programming and which funds are directed to locals through the
MPO/RPA planning process, bridge programs, and other various grant programs.
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The following webpage provides additional insight into the DOT’s programming process and can be
found at https://iowadot.gov/program_management/Five-Year-Program.
6.3 Fiscal Tables
The following describes each of the six fiscal tables presented in this document:
Table 7: Table 7 summarizes the total project costs and associated federal-aid amounts by funding
program.
Tables 8-10: These tables demonstrate fiscal constraint for their respective funding programs. Table 8
summarizes the STBG program; Table 9 summarizes the TAP program; and Table 10 summarizes the
CRP Program. This incorporates the programmed project costs from Table 7 as well as the funding
targets provided by the Iowa DOT.
Tables 11-12: These tables summarize projections based on 2022 operations and maintenance data
provided by the Iowa DOT. This includes forecasted operations and maintenance data on the federal-
aid system (Table 11) and forecasted non-federal-aid revenues (Table 12). The base year for the data
was 2022. The shown projections utilize an assumed annual inflation rate of 4 percent.
Table 13: Table 13 shows the Iowa DOT’s Five-Year Program funding amounts including statewide
revenues, allocations, and funds available for right-of-way and construction.
Table 7: Summary of Costs and Federal-Aid
2024 2025 2026 2027
PROGRAM Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid
CMAQ $3,770,700 $3,016,560 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
CRP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
HBP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
NHPP $11,804,000 $9,443,200 $4,809,000 $3,847,200 $16,194,000 $12,955,200 $14,052,000 $11,241,600
PL $158,900 $127,120 $158,900 $127,120 $158,900 $127,120 $158,900 $127,120
STBG $6,162,500 $4,241,000 $4,980,000 $3,239,000 $2,868,960 $1,625,000 $4,061,228 $2,625,000
TAP $0 $0 $0 $0 $650,000 $520,000 $0 $0
Table 8: STBG Fiscal Constraint
2024 2025 2026 2027
UNOBLIGATED BALANCE (CARRYOVER) $3,980,579 $1,727,151 $514,151 $953,151
STBG TARGET $1,987,572 $2,026,000 $2,064,000 $2,104,000
SUBTOTAL $5,968,151 $3,753,151 $2,578,151 $3,057,151
PROGRAM FUNDS $4,241,000 $3,239,000 $1,625,000 $2,625,000
BALANCE $1,727,151 $514,151 $953,151 $432,151
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Table 9: TAP Fiscal Constraint
2024 2025 2026 2027
UNOBLIGATED BALANCE (CARRYOVER) $27,697 $221,018 $421,018 $107,018
TAP TARGET $193,321 $200,000 $206,000 $213,000
SUBTOTAL $221,018 $421,018 $627,018 $320,018
PROGRAM FUNDS $0 $0 $520,000 $0
BALANCE $221,018 $421,018 $107,018 $320,018
Table 10: CRP Fiscal Constraint
2024 2025 2026 2027
UNOBLIGATED BALANCE (CARRYOVER) $185,511 $367,573 $553,573 $742,573
CRP TARGET $182,062 $186,000 $189,000 $193,000
SUBTOTAL $367,573 $553,573 $742,573 $935,573
PROGRAM FUNDS $0 $0 $0 $0
BALANCE $367,573 $553,573 $742,573 $935,573
Table 11: Forecasted Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Costs on the Federal-Aid System
2024 2025 2026 2027
CITY OF AMES TOTAL OPERATIONS $1,546,229 $1,608,079 $1,672,402 $1,739,298
CITY OF AMES TOTAL MAINTENANCE $1,800,927 $1,872,964 $1,947,882 $2,025,798
CITY OF GILBERT TOTAL OPERATIONS $44,338 $46,112 $47,956 $49,874
CITY OF GILBERT TOTAL MAINTENANCE $110,912 $115,348 $119,962 $124,760
IOWA DOT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE $771,922 $796,376 $821,033 $845,895
TOTAL O&M $4,274,328 $4,438,878 $4,609,235 $4,785,625
Table 12: Forecasted Non-Federal-Aid Revenue
2024 2025 2026 2027
CITY OF AMES – GENREAL FUND (001) $1,046,329 $1,088,182 $1,131,709 $1,176,978
CITY OF AMES – ROAD USE (110) $9,730,502 $10,119,722 $10,524,511 $10,945,491
CITY OF AMES – OTHER (LOST, BENEFITS, TIF, ETC.) $485,457 $504,875 $525,070 $546,073
CITY OF AMES – SERVICE DEBT (200) $13,062,547 $13,585,049 $14,128,451 $14,693,589
CITY OF AMES – CAPITAL PROJECTS (300) $19,259,466 $20,029,845 $20,831,038 $21,664,280
CITY OF AMES – UTILITIES (600 & UP) $2,556,034 $2,658,275 $2,764,606 $2,875,190
CITY OF GILBERT – GENREAL FUND (001) $32,448 $33,746 $35,096 $36,500
CITY OF GILBERT – ROAD USE (110) $177,582 $184,686 $192,073 $199,756
CITY OF GILBERT – OTHER (LOST, BENEFITS, TIF, ETC.) $21,497 $22,357 $23,251 $24,181
CITY OF GILBERT – SERVICE DEBT (200) $54,539 $56,720 $58,989 $61,349
CITY OF GILBERT – CAPITAL PROJECTS (300) $0 $0 $0 $0
CITY OF GILBERT – UTILITIES (600 & UP) $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL NON-FEDERAL-AID ROAD FUND RECEIPTS $46,426,400 $48,283,456 $50,214,795 $52,223,387
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Table 13: Iowa DOT Five-Year Program Funding
($ MILLIONS)
REVENUES 2024 2025 2026 2027
PRIMARY ROAD FUND $768.9 $774.8 $781.0 $787.1
TIME-21 $135.0 $135.0 $135.0 $135.0
MISCELLANEOUS $25.0 $25.0 $25.0 $25.0
FEDERAL AID $497.0 $505.1 $513.3 $513.3
TOTAL $1,425.9 $1439.9 $1,454.3 $1,460.4
STATEWIDE ALLOCATIONS 2024 2025 2026 2027
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (PRF) $378.8 $390.8 $402.9 $415.1
BACK OF PROGRAM LINE ITEMS & RAIL HWY. $184.8 $186.0 $187.0 $188.0
TOTAL $563.6 $576.8 $589.9 $603.1
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ROW/CONSTRUCTION 2024 2025 2026 2027
TOTAL $862.3 $863.1 $864.4 $857.3
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7 - FHWA Program (FFY 2024 – 2027)
7.1 Overview
The following pages contains a complete list of location-based projects utilizing FHWA-based funds programmed for FFY 2024
through FFY 2027. These projects are shown on a map in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Project Locations (by Project ID)
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7.2 Programmed Highway Projects
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8 - FTA Program (FFY 2024-2027)
8.1 Overview
The following pages contains a complete list of projects utilizing FTA-based funds programmed for FFY 2024 through FFY 2027. The
justification for all FFY 2024 transit projects is also provided.
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8.3 FFY 2024 Transit Project Justifications
General Operations (5307/STA)
This funding supports the day-to-day transit operations of the Ames Transit Authority from Ames’
urbanized area formula apportionment, Small Transit Intensive Cities (STIC), and State Transit
Assistance (STA) funding.
Infotainment LED signage (5310)
Bus drivers must comply with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) laws and manually announce
major transit locations along transit routes along with any stops the public request. In the fall 2019,
CyRide integrated automated vehicle annunciator (AVA) system synced with voice annunciators
(audible announcements only) to help keep all passengers, disability or not, better informed of where
the bus is located along the bus route(s). This system was in response to a request from Iowa State
University’s Alliance for Disability Awareness group which communicated their desire to have more bus
stops announced throughout the Ames’ community. CyRide then added visual LED signage within each
bus to deploy visual signage within each bus mirroring the LED audible stop announcements. The
bigger infotainment LED signage allows more information to be displayed for this visual signage while
also allowing advertising on these vehicles. This project, which is over and beyond ADA, will be
implemented over a multiyear period until the fleet is fully equipped with this signage.
Annunciator Annual Service Fees (5310)
CyRide plans to utilize portions of its elderly & disabled funding towards its annual service fees for the
automatic annunciator system including automatic vehicle location base system to ensure compliance
with its ADA announcement requirements. This is a non-traditional project but will allow compliance
with the ADA law and improve awareness of where the bus is within the community for passenger’s
knowledge.
Contracted Paratransit Service (5310)
According to Federal regulations, public transit agencies providing fixed-route transit service in their
community must also provide door-to-door transportation services within a ¾ mile area of that fixed-
route service. Therefore, CyRide purchases transportation service for its Dial-A-Ride service operation
in order to meet this American Disability Act (ADA) requirement. This service has been expanded to
provide services beyond ADA to the entire city limits of Ames.
Associated Transit Improvements (5310)
CyRide Bus Stop Plan recommends bus stop amenities along the fixed-route system route corridors
where high transit demand is required. From the prioritization of recommended stop improvements,
CyRide will systematically replace its brown colored bus shelters throughout the system with a newly
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designed solar powered bus shelter to improve the accessibility for patrons and improve CyRide’s
image throughout the Ames community.
Light Duty Bus Replacement (5310, 5339)
Two light duty 176” wheelbase buses have exceeded FTA guidelines for useful life. Bus numbers are:
00390 and 00391. These units will be replaced with light duty 176” wheelbase low-floor buses,
equipped with cameras. These replacement vehicles will be ADA accessible.
Light Duty Bus Replacement (5310, ICAAP)
One light duty 176” wheelbase bus leased to HIRTA for CyRide’s Dial-A-Ride service has exceeded FTA
guidelines for useful life. Bus number of this unit is #07654. This unit will be replaced with light duty
176” wheelbase low-floor bus, equipped with cameras. This replacement vehicle will be ADA
accessible.
Heavy Duty Forty-Foot Bus Replacement (5339)
Twenty-six large forty-foot buses have exceeded FTA guidelines for useful life. Buses are identified as:
09070, 09071, 09072, 09073, 09074, 09075, 09076, 09077, 00504, 00186, 00187, 00188, 00189, 00418,
00419, 00420, 00421, 00422, 00423, 00424, 00425, 00126, 00127, 00128, 00953, 00954. These units, if
ranked high enough within the state’s PTMS process, will be replaced with 40’ heavy-duty low-floor
buses. These replacement vehicles will all be ADA accessible.
Heavy Duty Battery Electric Bus Replacement (STBG)
Recently, CyRide added two battery electric buses to its bus fleet, with another five to be procured
over the next few years. The goal is to have seventeen battery-electric buses total within its fleet
operating throughout the system. CyRide will add Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding
to an already approved contract to upgrade a replacement of a 40-foot standard heavy-duty bus
(federally funded with either 5307, CMAQ or 5339) to a 40-foot battery electric bus. Battery electric
buses are now estimated to cost $1,061,000 to purchase; therefore, it may take two years of STBG
funding through the AAMPO to upgrade one standard heavy-duty 40’ bus. The forty-foot bus
specifically identified to be replaced and upgraded to a battery electric bus in 2024 through a federal
award is 00501. CyRide allocated its own 5307 formula funding grant in 2021 for battery electric bus
purchases. Bus costs have increased dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic therefore
additional funding is needed to complete this procurement. The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization has approved funding at $225,000 federal for FY2024 for this upgrade.
Heavy Duty Forty-Foot Battery Electric Bus Replacement (5339, 5307)
Four large diesel forty-foot diesel buses have exceeded FTA guidelines for useful life and will be
replaced with battery electric buses. This request will be made in future years within discretionary
grant applications. Bus numbers are: 00429, 00430, 00431, and 00432. If funded, this will further
CyRide’s efforts throughout the Ames community making it even more sustainable. All battery electric
buses will be ADA accessible.
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Fire Mitigation Building Improvements (PTIG)
CyRide is requesting funding for phase one of fire mitigation building improvement project to be added
within lanes 1 & 2 of the facility to mitigate and help contain any fires that might occur with battery
electric buses parked in this area. Lanes 1 & 2 were originally built in 2005, over 18 years ago. The overall
goal of this project will be to mitigate any electric fires from bus batteries spreading throughout the rest
of CyRide’s facility. This project includes the following improvements within lanes 1 and 2 of CyRide’s
facility:
• Change the existing 0.2 density sprinkler system to a 0.4 density system by upsizing the existing
water pipes to provide increased water supply
• Upgrade the existing K8 sprinkler heads to K11.2 sprinkler heads to accommodate increased
water flow that a 0.4 density system requires. This phase 1 request for PTIG funding will
support sprinkler replacement for one-third of lanes 1 and 2. CyRide intends to request a phase
2 project next year for the other two-thirds of these lanes as CyRide plans to purchase
additional BEB’s parked in this area of the facility.
• Provide a new connection to the City of Ames water main to support expanded flow rates of
the new sprinklers allowing future expansion of the sprinkler system.
• Add a 3-hour coiling garage fire door at the west entrance of lanes one and two that will
automatically deploy/close when fire is detected in these lanes.
• Replace existing rated hollow metal person doors with 3-hour doors to mitigate any fires from
spreading throughout the facility.
Maintenance Facility Expansion (5339)
CyRide will be requesting earmark funding to expand its current bus storage facility to house up to
fourteen buses currently parked outside under cover. Parking buses outside the facility is contrary to
CyRide’s lease with Iowa State University which states that all vehicles must be parked inside.
Construction of additional bus storage is needed at this time to keep its large vehicles in a state of good
repair throughout the year and extend their useful life (FTA defines this at 12 years) to the maximum
extent possible (20+ years) when CyRide typically attains critical funding for replacement.
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9 - Changing an Approved TIP
Often after development and subsequent adoption of the TIP, changes may need to be made to the list
of programmed projects. Examples of changes might be adding or deleing projects., moving a project
between years in the TIP, adjusting project cost, or changing the vehicle numbers of transit vehicles.
A major requirement of a project receiving Federal transportation funds is for the project to be
included in the TIP and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Once a project has
received Federal Authorization for construction it does not need to be included in the TIP. This is one of
two major reasons for adding or deleting a project from the TIP. The other major reason for adding a
project is the awarding of a grant for a project, which can happen throughout the year.
Changes to the TIP are classified as either amendments or administrative modifications and are
subject to different AAMPO Transportation Policy Committee and public review procedures.
9.1 Amendments
Amendments are major changes that may involve the following:
Project Cost: Projects in which the recalculated project costs increase Federal aid by more than
30 percent or increase the Federal aid by more than $2 million from the original amount.
Schedule Changes: Projects added or deleted from the TIP.
Funding Source: Projects receiving additional Federal funding sources.
Scope Changes: Changing the project termini, project alignment, the amount of through traffic
lanes, type of work from an overlay to reconstruction, or a change to include widening of the
roadway.
Amendments are presented to the Transportation Policy Committee and a public comment period is
opened, which continues until the next policy committee meeting. The Transportation Policy
Committee meets on an as needed basis, providing a 3–4-week public comment period for
amendments. Public comments are shared with the Transportation Policy Committee and action is
taken on the amendment.
9.2 Administrative Modifications
Administrative modifications are minor changes that may involve the following:
Project Cost: Projects in which the recalculated project costs do not increase Federal aid by
more than 30 percent or does not increase the Federal aid by more than $2 million from the
original amount.
Schedule Changes: Changes in schedule for projects included in the first four years of the TIP.
Funding Source: Changing funding from one source to another.
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Scope Changes: Any changes to the scope require an amendment and cannot be approved
through an administrative modification.
Administrative modifications are processed internally and are shared with the Transportation Policy
Committee, the public, and AAMPO stakeholders as information items.
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Appendix A – Resolution of Adoption
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Appendix B – Self-Certification of Planning Activities
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Appendix C – List of Federal and State Funding Programs
Federal Funding Sources
Projects identified in TIPs utilize, or are based upon, several different sources of federal funding. The
primary sources of FHWA funding to Iowa, which are in parted used to fund local efforts, include:
• Bridge Formula Program (BFP). The BFP provides funding dedicated to replace,
rehabilitate, preserve, protect, and construct highway bridges. BFP funds are
apportioned to states on a formula basis. A significant portion of Iowa’s BFP funds
will be utilized to implement bridge construction projects in Iowa’s cities and counties
through the DOT’s City Bridge Program and by directly targeting BFP funds to Iowa’s
99 counties.
• Carbon Reduction Program(CRP). CRP provides funding for projects designed to
reduce transportation emissions, defined as carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from on-
road highway sources. A portion of this funding will be awarded to MPOs but not
RPAs. CRP references in this document apply only to MPOs.
• Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ). CMAQ
provides flexible funding for transportation projects and programs tasked with
helping to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. These projects can include
those that reduce congestion and improve air quality.
• Discretionary Grants (GRNT). The FHWA administers discretionary grant programs
through various offices representing special funding categories. Examples of
discretionary grant awards include awards from programs including Rebuilding
American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE), Nationally Significant
Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects (INFRA), National Infrastructure Project
Assistance Program (MEGA), and Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program among
others.
• Earmark (ERMK). Projects with funding identified directly in federal Authorization or
Appropriations bills are considered earmark funds. The projects are funded with
money set aside for Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Funding
and awarded by members of Congress.
• Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) and Tribal Transportation Program (TTP). The
FLAP Program provides funding for projects that improve access within, and to,
federal lands. The FLAP funding will be distributed through a grant process where a
group of FHWA, Iowa DOT, and local government representatives will solicit, rank,
and select projects to receive funding. The TTP provides safe and adequate
transportation and public road access to and within Indian reservations and Indian
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lands. Funds are distributed based on a statutory formula based on tribal population,
road mileage, and average tribal shares of the former Tribal Transportation Allocation
Methodology.
• Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). This is a core federal-aid program that
funds projects with the goal of achieving a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and
serious injuries on public roads. A portion of this funding is targeted for use on local
high-risk roads and railway-highway crossings.
• Metropolitan Planning Program (PL). FHWA provides funding for this program to the
State of Iowa based on urbanized area population. The funds are dedicated to
support transportation planning efforts in urbanized areas with a population of
50,000 or greater. For programming purposes MPOs should program only the new PL
target provided by the Systems Planning Bureau. Any carryover funds identified by
Systems Planning need not be added to, or subtracted from, the PL target.
• National Highway Freight Program (NHFP). NHFP funds are distributed to states via
a formula process and are targeted towards transportation projects that benefit
freight movements. Ten percent of NHFP funds will be targeted towards non-DOT
sponsored projects.
• National Highway Performance Program (NHPP). NHPP funds are available to be
used on projects that improve the condition and performance of the National
Highway System (NHS), including some state and U.S. highways and interstates.
• State Planning and Research (SPR). SPR funds are available to fund statewide
planning and research activities. A portion of SPR funds are provided to RPAs to
support transportation planning efforts.
• Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG). This program is designed to
address specific issues identified by Congress and provides flexible funding for
projects to preserve or improve the condition/performance of transportation
facilities, including any federal-aid highway or public road bridge. STBG funding may
be utilized on:
-Roadway projects on federal-aid routes
-Bridge projects on any public road
-Transit capital improvements
-TAP eligible activities
-Planning activities
Iowa targets STBG funding to each of its 27 MPOs and RPAs on an annual basis for
programming based on regional priorities. RPA STBG funds awarded to cities are eligible to
be swapped for state Primary Road Funds.
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• Transportation Alternatives Setaside Program (TAP). This program is a setaside from
the STBG program. The TAP program provides funding to expand travel choices and
improve the transportation experience. Transportation Alternatives Program projects
improve the cultural, historic, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of transportation
infrastructure. Projects can include creation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and
the restoration of historic transportation facilities, among others.
Iowa targets TAP funding to each of its 27 MPOs and RPAs on an annual basis for
programming based on regional priorities. All projects programmed with TAP funds
are required to be verified by the Systems Planning Bureau to ensure compatibility
with TAP eligibility.
Iowa DOT-Administered Grant Program Funding Sources
In addition to the federal funding sources listed above, the Iowa DOT administers several grant
programs that are funded, in part, with the federal sources identified above. Projects awarded grant
funding must be documented in the region’s TIP. These grant awards are distributed through an
application process. State administered grant programs include:
• City Bridge Program. A portion of STBG funding dedicated to local bridge projects is
set aside for the funding of bridge projects within cities. Eligible projects need to be
classified as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. Projects are rated and
prioritized by the Local Systems Bureau with awards based upon criteria identified in
the application process. Projects awarded grant funding are subject to a federal-aid
obligation limitation of $1,500,000.
• Highway Safety Improvement Program – Local (HSIP-Local). This program is funded
using a portion of Iowa’s Highway Safety Improvement Program apportionment and
funds safety projects on rural roadways. Federal HSIP funding targeted towards
these local projects is swapped for Primary Road Fund dollars.
• Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP). The ICAAP funds projects that are
intended to maximize emission reductions through traffic flow improvements,
reduced vehicle-miles of travel, and reduced single-occupancy vehicle trips. This
program utilizes $4 million of Iowa’s CMAQ apportionment.
• Recreational Trails Program. This program provides federal funding for both
motorized and nonmotorized trail projects and is funded through a takedown from
Iowa’s TAP funding. The decision to participate in this program is made annually by
the Iowa Transportation Commission.
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• Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program. This program makes available
federal TAP funds to locally sponsored projects that expand travel choices and
improve the motorized and nonmotorized transportation experience.
Federal and State Transit Funding Programs
Like the FHWA programs listed above, the transit funding authorized by the BIL is managed in several
ways. The largest amount is distributed, by formula, to states and large metropolitan areas. Other
program funds are discretionary, and some are earmarked for specific projects. Program funds include:
• Metropolitan Transportation Planning program (Section 5303 and 5305). FTA
provides funding for this program to the state based on its urbanized area
populations. The funds are dedicated to support transportation planning projects in
urbanized areas with more than 50,000 persons.
• Statewide Transportation Planning program (Section 5304 and 5305). These funds
come to the state based on population and are used to support transportation
planning projects in nonurbanized areas. They are combined with the Section 5311
funds and allocated among Iowa’s RPAs.
• Urbanized Area Formula Grants program (Section 5307). FTA provides transit
operating, planning and capital assistance funds directly to local recipients in
urbanized areas with populations over 50,000. Assistance amounts are based on
population and density figures and transit performance factors for larger areas. Local
recipients must apply directly to the FTA.
• Bus and Bus Facilities Program (Section 5339). This funding source is split into three
categories: formula, discretionary, and low or no emission vehicle projects. The
formula program provides federal assistance for major capital needs, such as fleet
replacement and construction of transit facilities. All transit systems in the state are
eligible for this program and projects are selected through the PTMS process. The
discretionary bus and bus facilities grant program, or 5339(b), is a competitive grant
program. Iowa DOT typically submits a statewide application on behalf of Iowa public
transit agencies and uses the vehicle replacement list generated by the PTMS
rankings as the basis for the project submitted. The low or no mission vehicle
program, 5339(c), provides funding for alternative power or fuel vehicles and/or
facilities. Iowa DOT will submit an application for transit agencies interested in those
technologies. For the 5339(b) and 5339(c) programs, larger public transit agencies
serving populations over 50,000 can apply directly to FTA if they desire.
• Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section
5310). Funding is provided through this program to increase mobility for the elderly
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and persons with disabilities. Part of the funding is administered along with the
nonurbanized funding with the remaining funds allocated among urbanized transit
systems in areas with a population of less than 200,000. Urbanized areas with more
than 200,000 in population receive a direct allocation.
• Formula Grants for Rural Areas (Section 5311). This program provides capital and
operating assistance for rural and small urban transit systems. Fifteen percent of
these funds are allocated to intercity bus projects. A portion of the funding is also
allocated to support rural transit planning. The remaining funds are combined with
the rural portion of Section 5310 funds and allocated among regional and small urban
transit systems based on their relative performance in the prior year. Note, CyRide is
not eligible for this funding.
• Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) (Section 5311(b)(3)). This funding is used
for statewide training events and to support transit funding fellowships for regional
and small urban transit staff or planners. Note, CyRide is not eligible for this funding.
• FHWA Flexible funds. Certain Title 23 funds may be used for transit purposes. Transit
capital assistance is an eligible use of STBG funds. Transit capital and startup
operating assistance is an eligible use of CMAQ/ICAAP funds. When CMAQ/ICAAP and
STBG funds are programmed for transit projects, they are transferred to the FTA. The
CMAQ/ICAAP funds are administered by the Iowa DOT’s Public Transit team. STBG
funds for small urban and regional transit systems are also administered the Public
Transit team.
• State Transit Assistance (STA). All public transit systems are eligible for funding.
These funds can be used by the public transit system for operating, capital, or
planning expenses related to the provision of open-to-the-public passenger
transportation. The majority of the funds received in a fiscal year are distributed to
individual transit systems on the basis of a formula using performance statistics from
the most recent available year.
o STA Fellowship Program. Each year $125,000 is set aside from the total STA
funds to provide large urban transit systems not eligible for RTAP funding with
fellowships to attend transit training conferences and seminars or to purchase
transit-related training materials.
STA Special Projects. The Iowa DOT sets aside approximately $175,000
annually from the State Transit Assistance (STA) fund for Special Projects.
Special Projects are extraordinary, emergency, or innovative in nature.
Grants can include projects which support transit services developed in
conjunction with human service agencies or local community partners or
statewide projects to improve public transit in Iowa. Projects are
intended to assist with start-up of new services that have been identified
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as needs by health, employment or human service agencies or other
community partners. Statewide projects may be used on transit
marketing and projects exploring new transit technologies. Applications
are available to public transit agencies through the BlackCat software.
• Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Fund (PTIG). This is a state program that can fund
transit facility projects that involve new construction, reconstruction, or remodeling.
To qualify, projects must include a vertical component. Project applications are due
the first business day of May each year through the BlackCat software.
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Appendix D – STBG Application Form
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Appendix E – Public Comments
The Ames Area MPO did not receive any public comments on the Draft FFY24-27 TIP during the public
comment period or at the virtually held public input session.
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Appendix F – Sponsor Requests for Project Modifications
Request from the City of Ames to modify the project limits of the Lincoln Way Pavement Improvement
Project (TPMS ID: 45233) when rolling over the project from FFY 2023 to FFY 2024:
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Request from the City of Ames to remove the Cherry Avenue Roadway Extension Project (TPMS ID:
36919) from the TIP and forfeit the allocated $1,890,000 in regional STBG funding which was dedicated
to the project for use in FFY 2023:
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 20, 2023
The Special Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Gloria
Betcher at 6:00 p.m. on the 20th day of June, 2023, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515
Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Amber
Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Mayor John Haila and ex officio Tabitha
Etten were absent.
WORKSHOP ON MINIMUM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: Fire Chief Rich
Higgins and Building Official Sara Van Meeteren presented the Staff Report and answered
questions from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened the Public Input.
Erin Gibson, Ames resident, thanked staff for the changes made in response to community
feedback. She suggested changing the wording for vegetation over 12” in the right-of-way (ROW)
from “visibility” to “safety;” inquired whether the prohibition on chicken wire in the ROW would
impact City efforts to protect ROW trees; and expressed concern that the proposed exterior
structural requirements focused too much on the aesthetics of uniformity rather than decay.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin to direct staff to add to the ordinance being presented on June 27, 2023, the
alternative language that prohibits plantings in the ROW from exceeding 12” within 1’ of the street
and sidewalk and allows staff to require any vegetation creating a visibility issue to be removed.
Seconded by Beatty-Hansen after Gartin accepted a friendly amendment to replace the word
“visibility” with “safety.”
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being presented on
June 27, 2023, the initial proposed language that requires a 16’ clearance over public streets and
an 8’ clearance over sidewalks and bike paths.
Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting Aye: Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, and Rollins. Voting Nay: Beatty-Hansen
and Betcher. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being presented on
June 27, 2023, the alternative language that prohibits dangerous trees that pose a threat to the
ROW.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being presented on
June 27, 2023, the alternative language that prohibits snow and ice from being pushed onto the
public street once the street has been cleared.
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Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting Aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, and Junck. Voting Nay: Beatty-
Hansen and Rollins. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being
presented on June 27, 2023, the alternative language that prohibits accumulations of snow ice,
mud, gravel, grass clippings, leaves, etc. from remaining on a sidewalk for more than 10 hours
after the cause of the accumulation.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being
presented on June 27, 2023, the alternative language that prohibits holes from existing and
clarifying exceptions.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being presented on
June 27, 2023, the alternative language that prohibits garbage containers from being left at the curb
for more than 48 hours and requires them to be stored at least 10 feet back from the right-of-way.
Vote on Motion: 2-4. Voting Aye: Betcher and Gartin. Voting Nay: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri,
Junck, and Rollins. Motion declared failed.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff not to pursue adding an item about
leaving garbage receptacles at the curb to the ordinance being presented on June 27, 2023.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, and Rollins. Voting
Nay: Betcher. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to leave provisions in the Rental Code regarding
garbage receptacles unchanged.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being presented on
June 27, 2023, the alternative language that prohibits refuse, garbage, junk from being stored for
more than 72 hours.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being
presented on June 27, 2023, the alternative language that prohibits stagnant water from remaining
on a property for more than 48 hours, with the exception of approved stormwater management
areas.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to not include the section on
conditions that harbor vermin in the ordinance being presented on June 27, 2023.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to remove the 15 day prohibition on storage
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of operable vehicles from the ordinance being presented on June 27, 2023.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being
presented on June 27, 2023, the alternative language that prohibits vegetation that impedes ingress
or egress.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being presented on
June 27, 2023, the initial proposed language on exterior structural requirements.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being
presented on June 27, 2023, the alternative language that prohibits unoccupied buildings from
being unsecured and allows accessory structures to remain unsecured if the primary structure is
occupied.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being presented on
June 27, 2023, the alternative language that prohibits graffiti from remaining for longer than 7
days after notification.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, and Rollins. Voting Nay:
Beatty-Hansen. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being presented on
June 27, 2023, the alternative language that allows Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and trailers to be
parked behind the front yard as long as they are on an approved surface and not used for habitation.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, and Junck. Voting
Nay: Rollins. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gartin to ask staff to return with options for RV length restrictions and information on
similar restrictions in peer cities.
Motion failed due to lack of second.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being
presented on June 27, 2023, the initial proposed language that prohibits turf grasses from
exceeding 12” in height.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being presented on
June 27, 2023, a process establishing an appeal board and procedures.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff to add to the ordinance being
presented on June 27, 2023, an abatement tool that would authorize staff the choice to abate
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nuisances when not resolved through education and established enforcement procedures.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher asked whether action was needed at this time to continue exploring
options for incentives and assistance programs. City Manager Schainker noted that decisions about
appropriating funds should be made during the budget process, but staff could gather information
on programs in peer cities before then.
Moved by Rollins to direct staff to examine homeowner assistance programs providing resources
for property maintenance in peer communities and return with information on how they are funded.
Seconded by Gartin after Rollins accepted a friendly amendment to add “and administered” to the
end of the motion.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher recessed the meeting at 8:14 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:21 p.m.
WORKSHOP ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY: Planning and Housing Director
Kelly Diekmann and Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer presented the Staff Report and
answered questions from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened the Public Input.
Loris Olson, President of Home Allies, encouraged the City Council to focus on zoning
impediments to affordable housing, sharing a recent project that stalled due to zoning challenges.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to pursue a text amendment to allow
for the reduction of parking requirements in zoning districts outside of Planned Unit Development
(PUD) zoning for low- to moderate-income housing projects.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, and Rollins. Voting
Nay: Gartin. Motion declared carried.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: City Manager Schainker noted two
dispositions to the City Council, both for information only. The first item was a memo from Public
Works Operations Manager Justin Clausen on the Sidewalk Safety Program. A memo from City
Manager Schainker about the request from the Ames Economic Development Commission for a
housing taskforce was the second item.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Junck stated that she had just returned from visiting
Koshu City, Japan, Ames’ sister city. She looked forward to sharing what she learned from the
people there and welcoming a delegation from Koshu City to Ames in October 2023.
Council Member Rollins shared that the events of the Juneteenth weekend were successful,
thanking the City Council and the community for their support.
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Mayor Pro Tem Betcher echoed the celebration of the Juneteenth events, observing that several
individuals expressed thanks for the City Council’s vote to rename the James Herman Banning
Ames Municipal Airport.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to adjourn the meeting at
9:33 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 27, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 5:59
p.m. on the 27th day of June, 2023, 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. Ex officio Tabita Etten was also present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Betcher requested to pull Item No. 16 and Item No. 17.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to approve the consent agenda less Item No. 16 and Item
No. 17.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving the Summary of Minutes of Regular Meeting on June 13, 2023
3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period June 1-15, 2023
4. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
5. Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License – Morning Bell Coffee Roasters, 111
Main Street
6. Motion approving five-day license (July 4 – July 8, 2023) for Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service – Après Bar Co, 1930 East 13th Street
7. Motion approving Ownership Update for Class C Liquor License – Red Lobster #0747, 1100
Buckeye Avenue
8. Motion approving Ownership Update for Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Northcrest
Community, 1801 20th Street
9. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses
a. Class C Liquor License – Red Lobster #0747, 1100 Buckeye Avenue
b. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service – La Casa Maya, 631 Lincoln Avenue
c. Class C Liquor License – Welch Avenue Station, 207 Welch Avenue
d. Class E Liquor License – Kwik Star #1158, 1910 Isaac Newton Drive
e. Class C Beer Permit – Hampton Inn and Suites Ames, 2100 SE 16th Street
10. Motion approving salaries of Council Appointees for FY 2023/24
11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-360 approving Pay Plan for FY 2023-24
12. RESOLUTION NO. 23-361 adopting Fee Schedule for FY 2023/24
13. RESOLUTION NO. 23-362 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2023-3 to the
Municipal Code
14. RESOLUTION NO. 23-363 authorizing the Mayor to sign Certificate of Consistency with
the City’s 2019-2023 CDBG Consolidated Plan on behalf of two area non-profit
organizations for funding under the State of Iowa’s Continuum of Care Grant Funding
15. RESOLUTION NO. 23-364 approving Commission of the Arts (COTA) Fall Special Grant
contracts for FY2023/24
16. RESOLUTION NO. 23-365 approving Memorandum of Agreement with Mary Greeley
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Medical Center to fund up to $154,008 towards the Alternate Response to Community Health
(ARCH) program
17. RESOLUTION NO. 23-366 approving Encroachment Permit Agreement for Sign at 301 Main
Street, Ste 106
18. RESOLUTION NO. 23-367 setting date of Public Hearing for July 11, 2023, to enter into a
State Revolving Clean Water Loan and Disbursement Agreement in an amount not to exceed
$2,150,000
19. RESOLUTION NO. 23-368 setting date of Public Hearing for July 11, 2023, for vacation of
the existing fifteen feet (15’) Public Utility Easement located at between lots two (2) and three
(3), North Dayton Industrial Subdivision, First Addition, Ames, Iowa
20. RESOLUTION NO. 23-369 approving request from YSS to modify the City’s FY2022/23
ASSET allocation by transferring a total of $57,018 as follows: $19,818 from Emergency
Shelter to Transitional Living, $9,072 from Public Education/Child Safety to Summer
Enrichment, and $28,128 from Community Youth Development to Mentoring
21. RESOLUTION NO. 23-370 approving renewal option for FY 2023/24 for hauling and related
services for Resource Recovery to Waste Management of Ames, Ames, Iowa at the base rate
of $16.23/ton
22. RESOLUTION NO. 23-371 approving contract renewal to Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City,
Missouri, for the Professional Services for Fire Risk Mitigation in the amount not to exceed
$75,000
23. RESOLUTION NO. 23-372 approving increase to the purchase order for waste disposal
operation for Resource Recovery in the amount of $120,000
24. RESOLUTION NO. 23-373 approving professional service agreement for 2023/24
Campustown Public Improvements Design Project with MSA of Ankeny, Iowa, in the amount
not to exceed $101,225
25. RESOLUTION NO. 23-374 awarding contract to Utility Financial Solutions, LLC of Holland,
Michigan to conduct cost-of-service and rate design studies for the City’s Electric Utility in
the amount not to exceed $70,240
26. 2023/24 Televising of Storm Sewers
a. Motion accepting the quote as reported
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-375 awarding contract to Hydro-Klean, LLC of Des Moines,
Iowa for televising of storm sewers in the amount of $59,999
27. RESOLUTION NO. 23-376 awarding contract to Hoglund Bus Company of Marshalltown,
Iowa for the purchase of three new 176” wheelbase low-floor cutaway busses in the amount
of $604,193
28. RESOLUTION NO. 23-377 awarding year one of a contract to Eide Bailly, LLP, Dubuque,
Iowa in the amount of $70,000 to professionally audit the City’s financial statements for FY
ending June 30, 2023
29. RESOLUTION NO. 23-378 awarding one-year contract with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.,
West Des Moines, Iowa for benefits brokerage, consulting and actuarial services beginning
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, at a cost of $54,000 in FY 2023/24
30. RESOLUTION NO. 23-379 awarding contract for FY 2023/24 custodial services at Ames
City Hall to Stratus Building Solutions, West Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $68,588
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per year for base bid cleaning, an additional $16,374 of additional cleaning, at the discretion
of the City, not exceed $84,962, and $26 per hour cost for emergency clean-up and additional
work as authorized not specifically stated in the contact
31. RESOLUTION NO. 23-380 approving contract and bond for the 2022/23 Pavement
Restoration Program (Slurry Seal) with Fort Dodge Asphalt Company, Fort Dodge, Iowa
32. RESOLUTION NO. 23-381 accepting the 2017/18 Low Point Drainage Improvement,
Almond Road (GW Carver Avenue and Bloomington Road) project as completed by Ames
Trenching & Excavating Inc., of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $97,922.10
33. RESOLUTION NO. 23-382 accepting the 2020/21 South Dayton Avenue Improvements as
completed by All Star Concrete LLC of Johnston, Iowa in the amount of $682,082.70
34. RESOLUTION NO. 23-383 approving completion of electric conduits and releasing financial
security in full for Bricktowne Ames Subdivision
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER
TO FUND THE ALTERNATE RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY HEALTH (ARCH)
PROGRAM: City Manager Steve Schainker discussed the scope of services provided by ARCH.
He noted in response to Council Member Beatty-Hansen that the program is not anticipated to
generate cost savings but rather create more time and availability for Officers in the Ames Police
Department by utilizing professionals from the ARCH program trained in crisis stabilization in
non-emergency times of need.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23 -365 approving
Memorandum of Agreement with Mary Greeley Medical Center to fund up to $154,008 towards
the Alternate Response to Community Health (ARCH) program.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AGREEMENT FOR SIGN AT 301 MAIN STREET, STE
106: Council Member Betcher noted concern for the design of the sign, emphasizing that it had
the potential to spark adverse reactions with community members that had been touched closely
by gun violence. Council Member Gartin cited First Amendment concerns, noting that he believed
approval of the permit must be content neutral and City Attorney Mark Lambert concurred.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Blake Crabb, Director of Operations for Raygun, 301 Main Street, Ames, noted that the logo in
question is the standard logo that the company uses across all Raygun stores, with the specific
design being on over 75 company products.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt Resolution No. 23-366 approving
Encroachment Permit Agreement for Sign at 301 Main Street, Ste 106.
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 and closed the Public Forum when no one came forward
to speak.
FY 2024/25 ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL SERVICES EVALUATION TEAM (ASSET)
PRIORITIES: Assistant City Manager Deb Schildroth and ASSET Volunteer Becky Harker
presented the priorities for FY 2024/25.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-384 approving FY
2024/25 ASSET Priorities.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
RENEWAL OF PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM COVERAGE: Risk Manager Bill
Walton presented the Council Action Form and discussed the state of the property market with the
presentation of the monthly average rate change.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-385 approving renewal
of property insurance program coverage at the combined quoted premium of $1,224,164 for FY
2023/24.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
REQUEST FROM DOWNTOWN AMES FOR FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR DISPLAY:
Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips presented the Council Action Form.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to approve request from Downtown Ames for Fireworks
Permit for display during Hairball at RAGBRAI Events on July 25, 2023, but require the insurance
limits as indicated in Municipal Code.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to ask staff to work with the RAGBRAI organizers
to see if there is an alternative source to cover the $1,200 for the higher liability limit.
Vote on Motion: 5-1, Council Member Betcher dissenting. Motion declared carried.
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DISCUSSION ON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: Fire Chief Richard Higgins and
Building Official Sarah Van Meeteren presented the Council Action Form and highlighted the
changes that resulted from the City Council Workshop on June 20, 2023.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to change Item No. 9 under Section 30.5 in the
proposed Ordinance from 8 feet of clearance above the sidewalk to 10 feet.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Junck, to place on July 11, 2023, City Council agenda for first
reading of ordinance.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to direct staff to revise the proposed maintenance
code before bringing it back to the City Council to approve on first reading at the July 18, 2023,
meeting of the City Council.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND DUPLEXES DRAFT
STANDARDS: Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann and Planner Eloise Sahlstrom
presented the Staff Report.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, proceed as proposed in the Staff Report.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT ON SAVAGE GYMNASTICS: Planner Benjamin Campbell presented the
Staff Report.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
JoAnn Barten, of Barten Law, P.C., appeared on behalf of Savage Gymnastics. She discussed the
scope of services Savage Gymnastics provided to the community and expressed her appreciation
to the City Council for addressing this issue promptly.
The Public Input was closed when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to approve Option 2: Allow for the Use of a Sports
Practice Facility in General Industrial through a Special Use Permit.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RESPONSE TO STORY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Director Diekmann
presented the Council Action Form.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter describing the
City’s interest in Urban Growth and Urban Reserve Overlay policies for the County’s proposed
Cornerstone to Capstone (C2C) amendment to create Urban Expansion Areas and to indicate an
interest in a simplified 28-E agreement for subdivision and zoning management of the Fringe.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REMOTE PARKING AGREEMENT FOR THE BRIDGE HOME (207 AND 214 S
SHERMAN AVENUE): Planner Sahlstrom answered questions from the City Council regarding
the Council Action Form and site maps.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-386 approving parking
agreement for The Bridge Home (207 and 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.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR NORTH SUNSET RIDGE (798 N 500TH AVENUE): Planner
Sahlstrom presented the Preliminary Plat.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-387 approving
Preliminary Plat for North Sunset Ridge (798 N 500th Avenue).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
FINAL PLAT FOR NORTH DAYTON INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, SECOND
ADDITION: Director Diekmann reviewed that the Final Plat was for a minor subdivision with
three lots total, which does not require additional public improvements.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-388 approving Final Plat
for North Dayton Industrial Subdivision, Second Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
FINAL PLAT FOR IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK, PHASE III, FIFTH
ADDITION: Director Diekmann answered questions from the City Council regarding the Council
Action Form.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-389 approving Final
Plat and Accepting Public Improvements Agreement and Security.
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO
THE CDBG/HOME 2022/23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: Housing Coordinator Vanessa
Baker-Latimer presented the substantial amendment to the 2022-23 CDBG/HOME Annual Action
Plan.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-390 approving the
submittal of substantial amendment to the CDBG/HOME 2022/23 Annual Action Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON NUISANCE ASSESSMENTS: The Public Hearing was opened and closed by
Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-391 assessing costs of
snow/ice removal and certifying assessments to Story County Treasurer.
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 ON REZONING WITH MASTER PLAN FOR
4098 E 13TH STREET (JT WAREHOUSE): Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to
pass on second reading an ordinance on Rezoning with Master Plan for 4098 E 13th Street (JT
Warehouse).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4503 ON ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT ON SETBACK ENCROACHMENTS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES:
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
4503.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4504 ON REVISING
CHAPTER 28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE INDUSTRIAL
PRETREATMENT LOCAL LIMITS: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to pass
on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4504.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there were
two items to consider. The first item was a letter from Steve and Anne Burgason regarding a
Frontage Waiver for the Ansley Development.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to request a memo from staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A memo from Building Official Sarah Van Meeteren was the second item, which was for
information purposes only.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and Council Members reported on various meetings
attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
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 20.17(3),
Code of Iowa, to discuss Collective Bargaining Strategy.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to go into Closed Session at 8:17 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 8:51 p.m.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-392 ratifying collective
bargaining agreement with Public, Professional, and Maintenance Employees, Local 2003, for July
1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Junck, seconded by Corrieri, to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk.
For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 515-239-5105.
REPORT OF
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS
Department
General Description
of Contract
Contract
Change
No.
Original Contract
Amount Contractor/ Vendor
Total of Prior
Change Orders
Amount this
Change Order
Change
Approved By
Purchasing
Contact
(Buyer)
Water
Pollution &
Control
Story County Edge of Field
Project
3 $240,389.42 Hands On Excavating LLC $-(4,832.30) $4,871.10 J. Dunn KS
Public Works Hauling to Boone County
Landfill
1 $200,000.00 Waste Management of
Ames
$0.00 $34,260.00 B. Phillips JB
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
Period: 1st – 15th
16th – End of Month
Month & Year: June 2023
For City Council Date: July 11, 2023
Item No. 5
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AMES, IOWA JUNE 22, 2023 The Regular Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission met in regular session in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, with Commission Members Harold Pike, Mike Crum, and Kim Linduska present. Chairperson Kim Linduska called the meeting to order at 8:17 AM on JUNE 22, 2023. Also in attendance was Director of Human Resources, Bethany Ballou and Commission Clerk, Vicki Hillock. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF May 25, 2023: Moved by Pike, seconded by Crum, to approve the Minutes of the May 25, 2023, Regular Service Commission meeting. CERTIFICATION OF ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS: Moved by Crum, seconded by Pike, to certify the following individuals to the Ames City Council as Entry-Level Applicants: Planner Amelia Quinn Schoenenman 83 Justin S. Peterson 76 Bridget A. Dirks 73 Public Safety Dispatcher Kendra Hitzemann 84 Emily Young 72 Collin Chinery carried over Kyle Lewin carried over REQUEST TO REMOVE NAME FROM POLICE OFFICER LIST: Moved by Linduska, seconded by Crum to remove name from Police Officer entry-level certified list. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. COMMENTS: The next Regular Meeting will be held telephonically on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 8:15am. Discussion of holding the Civil Service training session at the August Regular In-Person Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission is scheduled for August 24, 2023, at 8:15 AM. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:20 AM. __________________________________ _______________________________________ Kim Linduska, Chairperson Vicki Hillock, Commission Clerk
Memo
Department of Planning & Housing
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kelly Diekmann, Planning & Housing Director
DATE: July 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Approving Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council on July 27, 2023
It appears that the City Council will be holding a special meeting for July 27, 2023 to review the latest
cost estimates for the Fitch Family Aquatics Center. Typically, these “special meetings” that do not require
City Council prior authorization to be scheduled. However, in this case, staff is requesting the City
Council formally approve the July 27th as a “regular meeting” at City Hall beginning at 6:00 pm.
On June 27, 2023, City Council consented to the request from Savage Gymnastics to proceed with a zoning
text amendment to allow for their gymnastics practice facility at a property zoned General Industrial by
way of a special use permit. At that time staff noted that there are no regular meetings anticipated between
July 18th and August 8th for City Council to approve an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and
the soonest approval could occur would be August 8th. After consultation with the City Attorney, it
has been determined that Section 2.14 of the Ames Municipal Code entitled “Regular Meetings”, that
Council can choose to move or add additional regular meetings by a motion at a prior regular
meeting.
Setting July 27th as a regular meeting will allow for the consideration of the Zoning Ordinance text
amendment to allow for Sports Practice Facilities within the General Industrial Zoning District . This
could potentially accelerate the timeline for eventual approval of the request from Savage
Gymnastics to operate a facility at 1914 E. Lincoln Way.
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
ALLUVIAL BREWING COMPANY,
LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Alluvial Brewing Company
BUSINESS
(515) 337-1182
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
3715 West 190th Street
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50014
MAILING ADDRESS
3715 West 190th Street
CITY
Ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50014
Contact Person
NAME
Elliot Thompson
PHONE
(515) 460-6581
EMAIL
elliot@alluvialbrewing.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
TERM
12 Month
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Special Class C Retail Alcohol License, Special Class A Beer Permit
PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Item No. 7
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Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Elliot Thompson Ames Iowa 50014 Owner 100.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Secura Insurance Company
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
AYOTLAN INC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
RINCONCITO HISPANO TIENDA
Y TAQUERIA
BUSINESS
(515) 337-1005
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
823 Wheeler Street
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER
suite #1
CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
823 Wheeler Street
CITY
Ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50010
Contact Person
NAME
Juan Carlos Arrellano Angel
PHONE
(661) 448-4039
EMAIL
juan.carlos.1979.angel@gmail.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class C Retail Alcohol License
TERM
12 Month
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class C Retail Alcohol License
PRIVILEGES
Item No. 8
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Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Corporation
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF
OWNERSHIP
U.S.
CITIZEN
Juan Carlos Arrellano
Angel
Ames Iowa 50010 Owner 100.00 No
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Illinois Casualty Co
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
Green Hills Residents' Association
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Green Hills Residents' Association
BUSINESS
(515) 357-5000
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
2200 Hamilton Drive, Suite 100
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50014
MAILING ADDRESS
2205 Green Hills Drive
CITY
Ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50014
Contact Person
NAME
Kat Kilbane
PHONE
(515) 357-5000
EMAIL
ed@greenhillsrc.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER
LF0001450
LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class F Retail Alcohol License
TERM
12 Month
STATUS
Submitted
to Local
Authority
EFFECTIVE DATE
June 30, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE
June 29, 2024
LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class F Retail Alcohol License
Item No. 9
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PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Corporation
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Suzan Shierholz Ames Iowa 50014 Vice-President 0.00 Yes
Warren Madden Ames Iowa 50014 Treasurer 0.00 Yes
Jerry Hall Ames Iowa 50014 President 0.00 Yes
Ann Hein Ames Iowa 50014 Secretary 0.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Ironshore Specialty Insurance
Company
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
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BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
MEMO
515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
City Clerk’s Office
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: City Clerk’s Office
Date: July 11, 2023
Subject: Thirsty Pigs, LLC 5-day Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
After discussion with City Manager Staff, Police, Discover Ames, and the applicant it
was determined that since this Special Class C Retail Alcohol License is for indoor service
only it is not in violation of the RAGBRAI Ordinance No. 4491
Staff recommends approval.
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
THIRSTY PIGS LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Thirsty Pigs LLC
BUSINESS
(515) 203-0773
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
3600 University Boulevard
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
po box 91
CITY
madrid
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50156
Contact Person
NAME
Jay Kennedy
PHONE
(515) 203-0773
EMAIL
info@thirstypigs.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
Submitted
to Local
Authority
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
PRIVILEGES
Status of Business
Item No. 10
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BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Jay Kennedy madrid Iowa 50156 owner 100.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Fortegra Specialty Insurance
Company
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE
Aug 29, 2022
POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
Aug 29, 2023
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
515.239.5133 non-emergency
515.239.5130 Administration
515.239.5429 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
Police Department
MEMO
Smart Choice
To: Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
From: Lieutenant Mike Arkovich, Ames Police Department
Date: June 10th, 2023
Subject: Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal Reference City Council Agenda
On July 11, 2023 the following are going to the City Council:
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, (105 Chestnut Street), Class C Liquor
License
Sportsman’s Lounge, (123 Main Street), Class C Liquor License with Living
Quarters
AJ’s Liquor II, (2515 Chamberlain Street), Class E Liquor License
Huhot Mongolian Grill, (703 S. Duff Ave. Suite #105), Special Class C Liquor
License
313 Bar, (115 5th Street), Class C Liquor License
A review of police records for the past 12 months found no liquor law violations for the
above locations. The Ames Police Department recommends the license renewal for the
listed businesses.
Item No. 11
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ITEM #: 12
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: Admin
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: FUNDING FOR 2023 SYMPOSIUM FOR
BUILDING INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATIONS
BACKGROUND:
The City, the Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC), the Ames Chamber of
Commerce, the Iowa State University Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Story
County wish to continue to partner to host the sixth “Symposium on Building Inclusive
Organizations” event. The event is designed to educate, raise awareness, and provide
tools and resources for the leaders and organizations in our community.
The first five events were deemed a major success with over approximately 250
participants from the community participating each year. This year’s one-half-day event
will be held on November 15 from 7:30 am-1:00 pm. The event will be hosted in person
at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center.
Each primary partner is being asked to contribute $5,000 towards the cost of hosting the
event, which will help cover speaker fees, event sponsor recognition, meals, and
marketing & promotion (see attached letter). The City’s $5,000 contribution would come
from a combination of the City Council Operating Budget ($4,000) and the AHRC budget
($1,000, approved at AHRC’s May 2023 meeting).
Sponsors will receive 10 tickets to the event. The registration cost to attend the full event
is $100, and to attend the Luncheon only is $75.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Authorize the expenditure of $5,000 ($4,000 Council Operating Budget and $1,000
AHRC) in support of the 2023 Symposium on Building Inclusive Organizations.
2. Do not approve financial support for the Symposium.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City staff, along with the AHRC, believe that continuing this event gives the City an
opportunity to educate, continue dialogue with, and partner with other groups and
organizations around these important topics for our community. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as
described above.
May 22, 2023
Mayor John Haila
City of Ames
515 Clark Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Mayor Haila,
I write to you respectfully requesting a $5,000 sponsorship for the 2023 Symposium on
Building Inclusive Organizations. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 15,
2023 from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center.
This will be our sixth year of hosting the event focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion,
in the workplace and organizations throughout our community. We are very excited
about the agenda that is being assembled, with partners that have assisted us with
previous Symposiums.
I hope that you will join the Ames Chamber of Commerce, Iowa State University, and
numerous other partners in financially sponsoring this terrific event.
I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you very soon.
Sincerely,
Daniel A. Culhane
President & CEO
Ames Chamber of Commerce
Gloria Betcher, Ward One Council Member
Tim Gartin, Ward Two Council Member
Anita Rollins, Ward Three Council Member
Rachel Junck, Ward Four Council Member
Amber Corrieri, At-Large Council Member
Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, At-Large Council Member
Tabitha Etten, Ex-Officio Council Member
Steve Schainker, City Manager
Casandra Eames, City of Ames Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator
Income Budget
Ames Chamber of Commerce 5,000.00$
City of Ames/Human Relations Commission 5,000.00$
Iowa State University 5,000.00$
Story County 5,000.00$
Chevron REG 3,000.00$
Mary Greeley Medical Center 3,000.00$
Registrations ($100/pp)8,000.00$
Total 34,000.00$
Expenses Budget
Speaker fees 15,000.00$
Marketing & Promotion 2,000.00$
Conference Center event use 14,000.00$
Event Correspondence/Sponsor Recognition 1,000.00$
Sponsor and partner tickets 2,000.00$
Total 34,000.00$
2023 Symposium on Building Inclusive Organizations
ITEM #: 13
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: FS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: OILS, LUBRICANTS, AND FLUID ANALYSIS
CONTRACT FOR FLEET SERVICES AND TRANSIT
BACKGROUND:
On June 28, 2022, City Council awarded a contract for the purchase of oils, lubricants,
and fluid analysis to Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines, Iowa. The initial contract
period was from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contact also offered optional
annual renewals over the next four years for a maximum of 5 years.
Fleet Services and CyRide currently purchase oil and lubricants from a single contract.
Oils and lubricants are purchased to replenish Fleet’s parts inventory. Therefore, oils and
lubricants used for services of the operating departments’ fleet vehicles and equipment
are billed to the respective departments as a pass-through cost. CyRide maintains its own
inventory of required oil and lubricants and uses them to maintain CyRide’s vehicles.
Combining oil and lubricant purchases allows Fleet Services and CyRide to
leverage the combined volumes to receive more favorable pricing. This contract also
includes oil analysis kits to assist staff with properly maintaining vehicles.
Staff is recommending approval of Year Two of the contract with no price increase with
Diamond Oil Company for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The contract period will be from July 1,
2023 through June 30, 2024. The Fleet Services operating budget estimates $14,700
and the CyRide operating budget estimates $56,000 for the purchase of oils, lubricants,
and fluid analysis in Fiscal Year 2023-24 for a combined estimated operating budget of
$70,700.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award Year Two of a possible 5-year contract for the purchase of oils, lubricants,
and fluid analysis to Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines, IA, in accordance with
unit prices bid, for fiscal year 2023/24.
2. Do not award Year Two of the contract and direct staff to solicit new bids for the
purchase of oils, lubricants, and fluid analysis.
3. Do not award Year Two of the contract and direct staff to obtain oils, lubricants,
and fluid analysis on an as-needed basis.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This contract allows oils and lubricants to be purchased leveraging the combined volume
of supplies used by Fleet Services and CyRide in order to realize the lowest possible cost
to the City. This renewal of the contract for the second year reflects no increase in prices.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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ITEM#: 14
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: POWER PLANT VALVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The Electric Utility’s two natural gas-fired, high-pressure steam generation units are
referred to as Units No. 7 and 8. These units require regular professional maintenance
and repair. This consists of emergency service, as well as regularly scheduled planned
repairs and services during scheduled outages. Services include a variety of boiler and
pressure vessel maintenance and repairs, structural steel, pump and piping work,
and other miscellaneous mechanical Power Plant work.
Due to these operational conditions, numerous valves are used to operate the Power
Plant. These include isolation, control, check, relief and safety valves, which must be
professionally repaired, tested, installed, replaced and maintained. Specially trained
personnel perform this work.
On May 24, 2022, City Council awarded the Valve Maintenance, Related Services and
Supplies Contract to Pioneer Industrial Corporation, Kansas City, MO. These services
were to be furnished as requested from date of award through June 30, 2023. This
contract included the option for the City to renew in one-year increments for up to four
additional years. This is the first renewal out of four possible renewal periods.
Council should note the rates that will be charged by Pioneer Industrial
Corporation will increase 3% compared to the current year, as indicated on the bid
document.
Staff recommends that these services continue to be outsourced on an annual renewable
contract basis. The benefits of having a contract for these services in place include the
following:
1) Consistency of work and quality from a single contractor.
2) Reduction in the City’s exposure to market forces regarding prices and availability
for labor, travel, and supplies in preparation for a scheduled outage.
3) Rapid contractor mobilization to start emergency repairs, thus reducing generation
downtime.
4) City staff time saving in obtaining quotes, evaluating bids, and preparing
specifications and other procurement documentation.
The approved FY 2023/24 Power Plant operating budget includes $85,000 for this
service. Invoices will be based on contract rates for time and materials for services
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actually performed.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract renewal and bond for the Valve Maintenance, Related
Services and Supplies Contract to Pioneer Industrial Corp, Kansas City, MO, for
hourly rates and unit prices bid, in an amount not-to-exceed $85,000.
2. Reject the renewal and direct staff to rebid.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This work is necessary to ensure that a qualified professional firm will respond to both
scheduled and emergency needs for valve maintenance, and it will also control costs by
having established billing rates. Funds will be expended only as work is required and in
accordance with approved invoices. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1 as stated above.
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ITEM#: 15
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: BOTTLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM AND RELATED SERVICES FOR
POWER PLANT CONTRACT RENEWAL
BACKGROUND:
Electric Services uses demineralized water for operations at the Power Plant and
combustion turbine site. Operating demineralizing equipment requires bottled gases and
chemicals to purify substantial quantities of water.
This contract consists of providing a bottle exchange service for a two-bed
demineralizer, strong acid cation and a strong base anion, and a bottle exchange
mix-bed demineralizer. In addition, this contract requires a mobile purification
system to batch-fill a 265,000-gallon de-ionized water tank for water injection at the
combustion turbine site, as well as a final mixed-bed polisher for that unit. The
contractor must provide this service on a 24-hour per day, seven day per week schedule,
including holidays.
A contract was originally awarded to MPW Industrial Water Services, Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $24,000 for the period December 15, 2022 through June 30, 2023, after
rebidding a new contract. This contract has the option for the City to renew in one-year
increments for up to four additional years. This will be the first renewal and it will be for
the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. For the renewal for FY 2023/24,
the contract amount not-to-exceed was increased to $50,000 to cover a full one-
year period.
MPW has proposed a change in their fee structure, however the overall price per
unit will not change from last year. Staff recommends that these services continue to
be outsourced on an annual renewable contract basis. The benefits of having a contract
for these services in place include the following:
1) Consistency of products and quality from a single contractor
2) Reduction in the City’s exposure to market forces regarding prices and availability
3) Rapid contractor response to emergencies
4) Saved City staff time obtaining and evaluating proposals, and in preparing
technical requirements and other procurement documentation
The approved FY 2023/24 operating budget for Electric Production includes $50,000 for
these products and services. Invoices will be based on contract rates for materials and
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services actually received.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve contract renewal with MPW Industrial Water Services, Inc., Hebron, Ohio,
for the Bottle Exchange Program and Related Services for Power Plant for the one-
year period from date of award through June 30, 2024 for unit prices bid, in an
amount not to exceed $50,000.
2. Reject the renewal option and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids for Bottle
Exchange Program and Related Services for Power Plant.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
These materials and services are necessary to properly maintain and operate Power
Plant equipment. This contract would establish rates for services and materials and
provide for guaranteed availability, thereby setting in place known rates for service and
controlling the Plant’s costs. Funds will be expended only as work is required and in
accordance with approved invoices. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1 as stated above.
ITEM#: 16
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: 2020/21 RIGHT-OF-WAY RESTORATION (STANDARD VEGETATION)
BACKGROUND:
This program is for restoration of the right-of-way areas associated with various
Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) projects. Disturbed ROW areas are restored using
seed or dormant seed. Success using these various types of restoration is volatile and
depends primarily on the weather at and following the time of installation. The ROW
Restoration program allows staff to bring in one contractor who specializes in seeding
to restore several locations with improved quality.
Staff has seen success in the program and has utilized observations from previous
programs to improve this year's plans and specifications to provide a better overall
project for the contractors, field inspection staff, and residents.
Change Order 1 was approved by City Council April 27, 2021, in the amount of
$31,813.35. At the time this was the estimated cost to add four more project locations
into the Right of Way Restoration contract.
Change Order 2 (balancing) reflects the final field measured quantity resulting in a
contract reduction of ($42,408.46). This reduction was largely due to the reduction in
the amount of waterings and temporary stabilizations needed to establish the
vegetation. Revenues and expenses associated with this program are as follows:
Funding Source Available
Revenue
Estimated
Expenses
Road Use Tax $ 125,000
Water Utility Fund 75,000
Sewer Utility Fund 75,000
Storm Sewer Utility Fund 50,000
2020/21 ROW Restoration (Standard Vegetation) $ 96,175.65
Change Order 1 31,813.35
Change Order 2 (Balancing) (42,408.46)
Total for Standard Vegetation $ 85,580.54
2020/21 ROW Restoration (Native Vegetation) 35,326.38
Engineering 26,500.00
TOTALS $ 325,000 $ 147,406.92
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve Change Order 2 for the 2020/21 Right of Way Restoration (Standard
Vegetation), a contract reduction in the amount of $42,408.46.
2. Direct staff to pursue modifications to the project.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the
City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
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ITEM #: 17
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: W&PC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: WPC FACILITY BIOSOLIDS DISPOSAL OPERATIONS – ACCEPTANCE
OF FIRST YEAR’S WORK AND AWARD OF SECOND YEAR OF
CONTRACT
BACKGROUND:
On July 12, 2022, City Council awarded a contract to Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping of
Peosta, Iowa, in an amount not-to-exceed $120,312.50 to complete the first year of a
three-year biosolids disposal contract at the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPC). The
contract is renewable annually for up to a total of three years, dependent upon successful
performance by the contractor each year. Wulfekuhle provided a uniform bid price
that is constant across all three years of the contract with no annual cost
escalators.
All work on the first year’s
contract was completed to the
satisfaction of staff and in
accordance with the contract.
3,061,829 gallons of biosolids
were land applied at a final cost
of $89,200.30. Staff is requesting
that Council accept completion of
the work under the first year’s
contract, and award the second
year of the contract to
Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping.
The bid for FY 2023/24
includes an assumed quantity of 2.5 million gallons per year at a unit cost of
$0.0275 per gallon, plus $5,000 annually for mobilization to the site, for an
estimated annual total of $73,750. Because the work takes place in a very short
window each fall, staff is recommending that the award include a not-to-exceed
amount that allows for up to a 25% increase in the quantities disposed. The
rationale for this unusual step is that it would not be possible to obtain Council
approval for a change order on short notice if one was necessary during the fall
hauling window. Staff is recommending that the contract’s not-to-exceed amount
be 25% higher than the original bid’s estimated amount, for a maximum total of
$92,187.50 for FY 2023/24. The FY 2023/24 operating budget includes $110,000 for
this work.
The contractor places a dredge into the biosolids storage
lagoon to mix the contents, which are then pumped to
injection equipment in the City-owned farm fields. In the
above photo, the lagoon is nearly empty.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Accept completion of the FY 2022/23 contract in a final amount of
$89,200.30.
b. Award the FY 2023/24 contract for biosolids disposal to Wulfekuhle Injection
& Pumping of Peosta, Iowa, with payment based on the unit prices bid of
$5,000.00 lump sum for mobilization/demobilization and $0.0275 per gallon
for annual lagoon biosolids hauling operations, with the total contract
amount not to exceed $92,187.50.
2. Accept completion of the first year’s contract and direct staff to obtain new bids for
FY 2023/24
3. Accept completion of the first year’s contract and direct staff to purchase the
additional equipment necessary to perform the work with City staff.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Disposal of biosolids at the WPC Facility is necessary for uninterrupted operation of the
facility and continued permit compliance. Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping has
demonstrated their ability to complete the work required successfully for FY 2022/23. The
contract can be renewed for a second year with no increase in the unit pricing, and for an
amount that is within the adopted FY 2023/24 operating budget. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as
described above.
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ITEM #: 18
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: Admin
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REQUESTS FROM AMES MAIN STREET FOR
RAGBRAI ENTERTAINMENT
BACKGROUND:
On Tuesday, July 25, the City will host the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across
Iowa (RAGBRAI) as an overnight stop. Approximately 15,000 – 20,000 bicycle riders and
support individuals will be in Ames for the event. In conjunction with the ride, the Ames
Main Street (AMS) is coordinating the downtown entertainment component of the event.
The proposed downtown entertainment will consist of musicians performing on two
stages, beer service, and food vendors. In addition, a portion of the downtown area will
serve as a venue for the bicycle repair shops that follow RAGBRAI across the state and
set up temporary tents to facilitate repairs.
The entertainment will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. and continue until 11:00 p.m.
Food truck sales will begin at 2:00 p.m. and the four beer tents will begin sales at 2:30
p.m. Patrons must present their ID to obtain a wristband, then purchase beer tickets prior
to obtaining alcohol. The wristband and beer tickets can be obtained within the event area
or in advance at either the official RAGBRAI Welcome Area east of Jack Trice Stadium
or the Main Campground in Brookside Park. Beer ticket sales will conclude at 10:00 p.m.
and the beer tents will conclude service at 10:30 p.m.
Four bands will perform on the main stage and four will perform on the secondary stage.
The headliner, Hairball, will begin performing on the main stage at 8:30 p.m. and will
conclude at 10:30 p.m. The secondary stage music will conclude at 11:00 p.m.
It is anticipated that 15,000 people will attend the event in total; the attendance at any
one time is expected to be several thousand fewer. Shuttles will be provided between
downtown and the various camping areas located around the community. Bike parking
will be established along 5th Street north of the entertainment area.
The affected event area is as follows:
Main Street, from just east of the Wells Fargo drive-through entrance to the east
entrance to the CBD lot on the 100 block
Burnett Avenue, from Main Street to the U.S. Bank drive-through entrance
Kellogg Avenue, from the CBD lot to Main north to 5th Street
Douglas Avenue between Main Street and 5th Street
Tom Evans Plaza
The main stage will require increased set-up time compared to the main stage used in
2018. Therefore, the closures are requested to begin in the afternoon of Monday, July
24.
In total, the event will require:
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Closure of the streets indicated above from 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 24 through
8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 26
Closure of metered parking spaces in the closed areas beginning at 4:00 p.m. July
24 and continuing until 8:00 a.m. July 26
Closure of six metered parking spaces on Main Street west of Clark Avenue from
9:00 a.m. to midnight on July 25
Closure of three metered parking spaces on Burnett Avenue just south of Fifth
Street, closure of 31 metered parking spaces on Fifth Street, and closure of 24
metered parking spaces in Kellogg Lot S from 6:00 a.m. until midnight on July 25.
Waiver of fees for metered parking closures (Approximately $330.75 loss to the
Parking Fund)
Waiver of enforcement of parking time limits in CBD lots X, Y, and Z between 6:00
a.m. on Tuesday, July 25 and 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26.
A blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the closed area
A Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service Privilege (This license
allows for beer, wine, and wine coolers, no liquor)
Access to City electrical outlets (A waiver of fees has been requested, which is an
estimated $20 loss to the Electrical Fund)
Blanket waiver of City Vendor fees
ALCOHOL ISSUES:
This event is unique in that AMS is requesting to allow alcohol consumption
anywhere on the streets and sidewalks within the event area. This event area would
be open to the public, including to anyone under the age of 21. According to
Municipal Code Section 17.16 – Minors Prohibited on Certain Premises, there are limited
circumstances in which persons under 21 years of age can be on the premises of an
alcohol-dispensing establishment.
According to the Municipal Code, if the establishment conducts most of its sales in things
such as food rather than alcohol, minors may be allowed on the premises (e.g., a family
restaurant that also sells beer is typically selling more food than alcohol, and minors are
permitted). If the establishment sells primarily alcohol, however, minors shall not be
permitted on the premises (e.g., if the establishment is a bar or cocktail lounge, minors
may not be present).
For a special event such as this, there is no verifiable history of transactions to determine
whether the sales of the license-holder are primarily alcohol or not. Additionally, the food
vendors taking part in the event are not the alcohol license-holder, and therefore their
sales would not count towards non-alcoholic sales. Additionally, with a temporary event
there are fewer lasting consequences that can be imposed for poor compliance with
alcohol laws compared to a brick-and-mortar alcohol establishment.
AMS has historically complied with Section 17.16 by establishing a separate fenced area
for persons 21 years of age and older, where they may obtain and consume alcohol, but
where those under 21 are not allowed. These areas are arranged so that both groups can
participate in the entertainment. The standard provided to the organizers is to have
fencing in place that is either high enough or wide enough that alcohol cannot be passed
from one area to another.
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Section 17.16 of Municipal Code is an important tool to ensure safe and responsible
consumption of alcohol in establishments and at events across the City. Allowing
minors in the licensed premises increases the chances that a person under 21 will
be able to access alcohol, either by purchasing it directly or obtaining it from a
person who is of legal age to consume it. However, City staff recognizes that the
RAGBRAI entertainment events are a unique occurrence in the community. Staff
has met with Ames Main Street and Discover Ames on a number of occasions to
discuss the planning for this aspect of RAGBRAI and to identify how to make it as
safe and successful as possible.
Whether those under 21 are allowed on the premises or not, AMS has the same duty to
ensure that persons under 21 do not obtain and consume alcohol. It intends to do this
through several means:
Hiring 20 professional security guards from a private company – These guards will
be a visible presence at the entry/exit points of the event area. They will assist in
ensuring no alcoholic beverages leave the event area. This includes ensuring that
any person who wishes to enter or leave one of the existing bars on Main Street
does not bring alcohol with them. Additionally, these guards will patrol through the
event area to monitor for issues.
Having at least 70 volunteers trained in crowd management to assist with entry
and exit to the entertainment area, the checking of IDs, and the beverage service.
Participants will have IDs checked upon purchasing drink tickets, and will be
required to have a wristband if they consume alcohol. The beverage servers, as
always, have the ability to request IDs from those who they suspect of being
underage and refuse service if they are not certain that the person buying the
alcohol should possess it. City staff will be facilitating a crowd management training
for the volunteers the week before the event.
Coordinating with other licensed establishments that connect to Main Street to
ensure they can comply with their obligations to prevent alcohol from traveling with
patrons into the event area. In addition, AMS has indicated it will provide
information and signage to all other businesses (non-bars) in the area that will be
open to ensure they can communicate that alcohol is not permitted in their
businesses.
Additionally, AMS will implement the following general safety measures:
Ending alcohol service at 10:30 p.m. Although the entertainment will continue until
11:00 p.m., the alcohol service will end early to ensure participants do not drink
alcohol through to the end of the event.
Establishing a command post in the Chamber of Commerce office to manage the
event and handle any major safety concerns.
Securing the services of a medical team to attend the event to address medical
needs of event participants if they arise.
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Providing attendants at the railroad crossings at Clark Avenue and Kellogg Avenue
to ensure that those crossing the tracks are doing so in a safe manner as they go
to and from the event. This is due to several factors: The rail corridor adjacent to
downtown is very active, many of the event participants may not be familiar with
Ames’ rail crossings, and some event participants may be intoxicated as they leave
the event area. Therefore, providing volunteers to ensure pedestrians wait safely
for approaching trains seems prudent. These volunteers can also help provide
directions or other assistance to participants.
Preparing an emergency action plan to address communications, roles of staff and
volunteers, and additional actions that would be taken in the event of an
emergency that would threaten the safety of event participants.
Additionally, AMS’s proposed premises will also include Tom Evans Plaza. Consumption
of alcohol in City parks is only allowed in certain designated parks, according to Section
17.17 of Municipal Code. Tom Evans Plaza is not one of those designated areas.
Therefore, AMS also would require a waiver of this section of Municipal Code to
allow this area to be used as a component of the alcohol service area.
The Police Department will be assigning several officers to patrol and monitor the beer
garden area and has developed robust safety precautions that will be put into effect on
the day of the event to reduce the potential for dangerous incidents.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the requests from Ames Main Street for the downtown entertainment area
on July 24-26, 2023, including:
a. Issuance of a blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Issuance of a Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service Privilege
c. Closure of the streets, parking spaces, Lot S, and Tom Evans Plaza as
indicated above
d. Waiver of fees for lost parking revenue
e. Access to City electrical outlets and a waiver of fees for electricity use
f. Waiver of enforcement of Section 17.16 of Municipal Code related to minors
prohibited on certain premises with respect only to the proposed downtown
entertainment area
g. Waiver of enforcement of Section 17.17 of Municipal Code related to alcohol
consumption in the parks with respect only to Tom Evans Plaza.
2. Direct staff to work with the requestors to develop a downtown entertainment
proposal that does not involve alcohol consumption in an all-ages environment.
3. Do not approve the requests.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Providing an entertainment area for RAGBRAI participants is an expectation of any
community serving as a RAGBRAI overnight stop. Centralizing that entertainment area
provides advantages in managing the entertainment and the crowds that will participate
in it. The proposed event provides an opportunity to showcase the Ames Main Street area
of Ames for RAGBRAI participants.
AMS has proposed an event where those under 21 would be able to participate in the
entertainment aspects of the event alongside those who are 21 and over and consuming
alcoholic beverages. Staff is extremely cautious about recommending any waiver of
enforcement of Section 17.16 of Municipal Code. However, it is evident that AMS
has taken extraordinary steps to evaluate risks, implement practices that will
reduce or eliminate those risks, and provide a significant staff, volunteer, and
professional security staff presence to manage this event. It is clear that these
measures exceed the typical safety measures that would be expected for an event.
It should be noted that the waiver of enforcement for Section 17.16 related to
minors prohibited on certain premises for this time period would only apply to the
downtown entertainment area being proposed. It would not apply to other
establishments in downtown or other parts of the City. Those establishments will
be required to comply with Section 17.16.
Assuming the City Council is supportive of this limited instance where alcohol would be
served in an all-ages entertainment area, it is the recommendation of the City Manager
that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as described above.
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
AMES CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Ames Main Street
BUSINESS
(515) 232-2310
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
200-400 blocks Main St, 300
block Kellogg, 400 blocks of
Burnett, Kellogg, Douglas
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
304 Main Street
CITY
Ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50010
Contact Person
NAME
Crystal D Davis
PHONE
(515) 520-0791
EMAIL
crystal@ameschamber.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class C Retail Alcohol License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class C Retail Alcohol License
Item No. 18b
Page 2 of 3
PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Nonprofit corporation organized under chapter 504.
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF
OWNERSHIP
U.S.
CITIZEN
Crystal
Davis
Ames Iowa 50010 Ames Main Street
Director
0.00 Yes
Companies
COMPANY NAME FEDERAL
ID CITY STATE ZIP % OF
OWNERSHIP
Ames Chamber of Commerce -Ames Main
Street
42-0623975 Ames Iowa 50010 100.00
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Founders Insurance Company
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
Page 3 of 3
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DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
ITEM #: 19
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION – (BASIN 12 - US HWY 69)
BACKGROUND:
This is the annual program for rehabilitation/reconstruction of deficient sanitary sewers
and deteriorated manholes at various locations throughout the city. The goal of this
program is to identify and remove major sources of inflow/infiltration (I/I) as means of
lowering the peak wet weather flow at the treatment plant. By eliminating I/I in these
mains, the sanitary sewer system will also regain needed capacity.
This project includes rehabilitation of sanitary sewers along US Hwy 69 (Basin 12: S. Duff,
Lincoln Way, and Grand Ave). WHKS & Co. of Ames, Iowa has completed plans and
specifications for the work (see attached maps).
On June 13, 2023, bids for the project were accepted by City Council, however award of
the project was delayed to follow requirements of the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Clean
Water Loan process. Bids were accepted as shown below:
Bidder Base Bid
Amount
Engineer’s estimate $1,500,000.00
Jet Drain Services LLC. $1,353,819.00
On-Track Construction LLC. $1,441,945.00
J & K Contracting $1,803,060.00
Con-Struct Inc. $1,888,888.00
A State Revolving Fund (SRF) Clean Water Loan in the amount of $2,150,000 has been
secured as the funding source for this project Repayment of the loan will be from sewer
utility revenues. The not-to-exceed amount for the public hearing has been
established at an amount to cover possible cost increases, however, the City will
only borrow the amount needed to fund the project. A Public Hearing is required to
enter into the Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement to borrow the
funds in a principal amount not to exceed $2,150,000.
Revenues and expenses associated with this program are estimated, as follows:
Revenue Expenses
State Revolving Fund (this project) $ 2,150,000
State Revolving Fund (future phases)
Sewer Utility Fund
$ 1,900,000
$ 450,000 Sanitary Sewer Rehab (Low Bid – Jet Drain)
Sanitary Sewer Rehab (future phases)
$ 1,353,819
$ 2,500,000
Engineering/Administration (Est.) $ 300,000
$ 4,500,000 $ 4,153,819
ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Resolution proceeding to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds (SRF Loan)
not-to-exceed $2,150,000.
b. Resolution awarding contract for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation – (US HWY
69) project to Jet Drain Services LLC. of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $1,353,819.
c. Resolution approving contract and bond.
2. Award the contract to one of the other bidders.
3. Do not proceed with this project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project advances City Council’s commitment to improve the sanitary sewer system.
This is the eighth of several large projects that will have an immediate impact by removing
Inflow & Infiltration to regain valuable capacity in the City’s existing sanitary sewer system.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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ITEM #: 20
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF AN EXISTING FIFTEEN FEET
(15’) PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (PUE) LOCATED AT LOTS TWO (2)
AND THREE (3), NORTH DAYTON INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION FIRST
ADDITION, AMES, IOWA
BACKGROUND:
Lots 2 and 3 of North Dayton Industrial Subdivision (First Addition) are proposed to further
subdivide into Lots 1, 2, and 3 of North Dayton Industrial Subdivision Second Addition. A
recorded Public Utility Easement (PUE) exists between the current Lots 2 and 3 of
the First Addition (see Attachment 1), which is now requested to be vacated with
the new proposed plat (Second Addition). This easement is described as the North
7.5 feet of Lot Two (2) and the South 7.5 feet of Lot Three (3) of the North Dayton
Industrial Subdivision First Addition, granted on January 16, 2023.
This easement is located through the middle of the proposed Lot 2 of the Second
Addition (see Attachment 2), which would hamper the development of that lot, thus
the owner has requested the easement be vacated. This easement is not being used
by any utilities and all current and proposed lots are served by other easements.
Therefore, staff agrees that this easement can be vacated.
This easement is no longer necessary and on June 27, 2023, City Council approved
setting July 11, 2023, as the date for vacation of this easement.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve vacation of the existing fifteen feet (15’) Public Utility Easement located
at between Lots Two (2) and Three (3), North Dayton Industrial Subdivision, First
Addition, Ames, Iowa.
2. Retain the existing easement.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The existing easement is not being utilized and its vacation will facilitate the development
of the newly subdivided lots. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager
that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
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BEARINGS SHOWN ARE IOWA REGIONAL COORDINATE SYSTEM,
ZONE 8,US SURVEY FOOT.
SOIL BORINGS ARE REQUIRED IN AREAS WITHIN THIS PLAT WHICH
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THAT MAKE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS DIFFICULT.
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ITEM #: 21
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REZONE PARCEL AT 314 BORNE AVENUE FROM “GI” (GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL) TO “S-GA” (SPECIAL PURPOSE GOVERNMENT/
AIRPORT DISTRICT)
BACKGROUND:
The City of Ames Electric Services Department is requesting that the City rezone property
located at 314 Borne Avenue from the current zoning designation of “GI” (General
Industrial) to “S-GA (Government/Airport). Property to the south and east is also zoned
GI. Land to the north and west is zoned S-GA.
The subject property includes approximately 1.68 acres purchased by the City in 2005,
to use as a site for the storage of electrical equipment. The north property line abuts the
railroad right-of-way, and the northern end of Borne Avenue terminates along the west
property line of the site (see Attachment A – Location Map). Borne Avenue right-of-way
extends along the west side of the property, but it is an unimproved road across the
frontage of this site.
The proposed rezoning is intended to facilitate an expansion of a cold storage
facility of electrical equipment. Approval of S-GA zoning allows for some flexibility
regarding zoning standards to accommodate public facilities. However, it is
expected that the government entities will work with the Department of Planning
and Housing to encourage the development of standards which will be applicable
to and compatible with the general character of the area in which the district is
situated.
There are two existing buildings on the property. The larger of the two is in the northwest
corner of the site next to Borne Avenue. The other building was constructed along the
east property line. Both buildings are used for the storage of electrical equipment. A third
building is planned for the site as cold storage for additional electrical equipment. No
utilities immediately abut the site. Development of the site may require extension of a
water line and fire hydrant for fire protection of a new building.
Ames Plan 2040 designates the subject property, and the surrounding properties along
6th Street, as “General Commercial (GC)” (see Attachment D- Ames Plan 2040 Land Use
Designation).
At the time of approval of Plan 2040, government-owned lands were principally mapped
as “Civic” to recognize that they had a specific purpose at that time and were not privately-
owned. The City did not project changes of use for “Civic” land as part of the analysis of
Plan 2040. The Civic designation does not apply to all governmentally owned property
and is not required to allow for rezoning to S-GA.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
On June 21, 2023, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval
of the rezoning.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve on first reading the request to rezone 1.68 acres of the property at 314
Borne Avenue from “GI” (General Industrial) to “S-GA” (Governmental/Airport)
District.
2. Deny the request to rezone 1.68 acres of the property at 314 Borne Avenue from
“GI” (General Industrial) to “S-GA” (Governmental/Airport) District.
3. Refer this matter back to staff or the applicant for more information.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The appropriateness of the rezoning should be considered in relation to past civic use of
the site and the continued use of the site facilitated by rezoning the site to S-GA. The
current use of the site in this case will stay the same and be operated in a similar manner
as is currently done. The expansion of facilities is consistent with current use. These uses
are general industrial in nature and have been compatible with the surrounding uses as
is. The change will facilitate a more efficient expansion of a city facility that is in
close proximity to other City owned land and facilities. Rezoning will have no
impacts on current infrastructure and City services for this parcel. Therefore, it is
the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1.
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ADDENDUM
REZONING BACKGROUND:
A Plat of Survey boundary line adjustment was filed with the Story County Recorder’s
Office on October 7, 2003, platting the land into one parcel, described as ‘Parcel J’, and
including 1.68 acres.
Existing Uses of Land. Land uses that occupy the subject property and other
surrounding properties are described in the following table:
Direction from
Subject Property
Existing Land Uses
Subject Property Storage of City Electrical Equipment
North Union Pacific Railroad R.O.W. &
Former City Water Plant Site
East Private Utility Office
South Storage/Offices
West City of Ames Electric Services Use
Ames Plan 2040 and the Future Land Use Map. Ames Plan 2040 is the City’s
Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use Map, which is part of the Plan, includes
designations that describe the character of an area and intended goals, guidelines and
actions that would further the Vision and Principles of the Plan. The Map includes
supplemental information, such as street layouts, public facility locations, flood plain, and
natural areas that are not in and of themselves land use designations. The boundaries
between land use designations are intended to be general and not property specific
unless specified through an action by the City Council. The general boundary allows for
some flexibility regarding appropriate transitions between designations through precise
zoning delineations as determined by the City Council. and it designates the extent of
generalized land uses throughout the City.
Land use is the central element of the comprehensive plan because it establishes the
overall mix and configuration of uses for the city. According to Ames Plan 2040, civic uses
comprise 43% of all developed land in Ames. This is not unusual for a city with a major
university. Parks account for the greatest share of civic uses (18%), with ISU following at
11%. At the time of approval of Plan 2040, government-owned lands were principally
mapped as “Civic” to recognize that they had a specific purpose at that time and were not
privately-owned. The City did not project changes of use for “Civic” land as part of the
analysis of Plan 2040. Additionally, not all government owned property was mapped as
Civic if it was not a significant public facility or planned for a different use.
Staff believes the rezoning request does not conflict with Ames Plan 2040 and the Future
Land Use Map in that S-GA reflects the use of the property and ownership. It does not
alter the use of the property that currently exists or transition the use of the property from
one type of use to another.
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Existing/Proposed Zoning. The property is currently zoned “GI” (General Industrial)
(see Attachment B- Existing/Proposed Zoning Map). Properties to the north, west, and
northeast are zoned “S-GA.” Properties to the south and southeast are zoned as “GI”
(General Industrial).
The proposed zoning is “S-GA” Special Purpose Governmental/Airport District (see
Attachment C- Proposed Zoning Map). The “S-GA” district is reserved exclusively for
structures and uses related to or owned by federal, state, county, school districts, or
municipal governmental authorities. Although properties within this district enjoy a legal
exemption from local zoning requirements, it is expected that the development will utilize
standards which are compatible with the general character of the area.
Public Infrastructure. City infrastructure is available to serve the site. However, only
electric will be needed for the building proposed on the site.
Applicant’s Statement. The applicant has provided an explanation of the reasons for the
rezoning request in Attachment F.
Findings of Fact. Based upon an analysis of the proposed rezoning and laws pertinent
to the proposed map amendment, staff makes the following findings of fact:
1. The subject property is owned by the City of Ames. The rezoning request and
statement of justification is included as Attachment E.
2. Ames Municipal Code Section 29.1507(1) allows the property owner to initiate an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map.
3. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the designation of “General Commercial” as
identified on the Future Land Use Map included as Attachment D in that the use is a
commercial/industrial use similar to the intended types of activities of the designation.
4. The proposed rezoning to “S-GA” (Special Purpose Governmental/Airport District)
zoning is appropriate since the City owns the property and intends to develop it for
enclosed storage of electrical equipment.
5. Development of the site will utilize standards which are compatible with the general
character of the area.
6. Rezoning will have no impacts on current infrastructure and City services for this
parcel.
Public Notice. The City provided mailed notice to all property owners within 200 feet of
the subject property prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in accordance
with the notification requirements of Chapter 29.
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ATTACHMENT A: LOCATION
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ATTACHMENT B: EXISTING/PROPOSED ZONING
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ATTACHMENT C: PLAT OF SURVEY
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ATTACHMENT D: FUTURE LAND USE MAP
SUBJECT PROPERTY
CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
SURROUNDING LAND USE DESIGNATIONS:
CIVIC (BLUE COLOR)
EMP (EMPLOYMENT) (PURPLE COLOR)
UC (URBAN CORRIDOR) (TAN COLOR)
RN-5 (RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD 5 - MULTIFAMILY) (BEIGE COLOR)
RN-1 (RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD 1 – TRADITIONAL) (GOLD COLOR)
REDIRECTION (REDIR) (OLIVE GREEN COLOR)
OPEN SPACE (LIME GREEN COLOR)
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ATTACHMENT E: LAND USE DESIGNATION
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ATTACHMENT E: APPLICANT’S STATEMENT
Please find the attached Rezoning Application for the site at 314 Borne Avenue.
Ames Electric requests zoning b e changed from GI to S-GA.
Reason for requesting rezoning: The site in question was formerly owned by
S. Hanson Lumber Company. Due to its location and general operating purpose,
it was zoned as General Industrial. The City of Ames purchased the property
several years ago. The current and future uses of the property are as storage for
equipment utilized by the Electric Services Department. Due to the change in
use and ownership , it is requested to also change the zoning to S-GA
(Government -Airport).
Consistency with the Ames Plan 2040: The usage and zoning of this site will
have no impact on the Ames Plan 2040 goals.
DO NOT WRITE IN THE SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE, RESERVED FOR RECORDER
Prepared by: Renee Hall City Clerk’s Office, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 Phone: 515-239-5105
Return to: Ames City Clerk, P.O. Box 811, Ames, IA 50010
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 29.301 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY CHANGING
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED AND SHOWN
ON SAID MAP AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 29.1507 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa;
Section 1: The Official Zoning Map of the City of Ames, Iowa, as provided for in
Section 29.301 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, is amended by changing the
boundaries of the districts established and shown on said Map in the manner authorized by
Section 29.1507 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, as follows: That apportion of
the real estate, generally located at 314 Borne Avenue, is rezoned from General Industrial Zone
(GI) to Government/Airport District (S-GA)
Real Estate Description: 314 Borne Avenue, Ames, Story County, Iowa
Section 2: All other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3: This ordinance is in full force and effect from and after its adoption and
publication as provided by law.
_________________________________ _______________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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ITEM #: 22
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE PARKING STANDARDS
FOR RETAIL SALES AND SERVICES-GENERAL
BACKGROUND:
At the meeting on May 23, 2023, Council reviewed a request from Overflow Thrift Store
(Attachment A) to initiate a text amendment to reduce parking requirements that would
apply to their development of a new retail store. City Council gave direction to staff to
proceed with a text amendment to reduce the parking requirement for all Retail Sales and
Services-General uses.
The current requirement is 1 space per 300 square feet (3 1/3 spaces per 1,000 square
feet (Attachment B). The proposed ordinance (Attachment C) changes the minimum
parking requirement to 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of retail gross floor area for Retail
Sales and Services-General. Two spaces per 1,000 square feet is the same as the
requirement for wholesale trade and display/furniture stores.
As staff evaluated the proposed text amendment, it was determined that related
uses should be adjusted as well. The proposed changes delete the requirement for
“Printing” and “Financial institution (freestanding or as ground level service
area)”. Without the specific rate, these uses would fall under the “Retail Sales and
Services-General” for parking. Staff found that these uses were similar enough to
“Retail Sales and Services-General” that they do not need distinct parking
requirements.
Staff believes that the proposed parking rate will work well for standalone, single-use retail
buildings as it allows for an owner/developer to match parking to specific needs. The rate
change for retail uses will mean that building owners and developers of shopping centers
must plan for versatility and not design to the minimum retail parking rate. Shopping
centers will need to be planned for a mix of uses since the retail rate will be lower
than that of a restaurant or office.
No other changes are proposed to dimensions, accessible spaces, landscaping, or
pavement requirements.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on June 21, 2023, to consider the proposed
text amendment. The Commissioners discussed the merits and risks of reducing the
minimum parking requirement for retail. Commissioners discussed how the changing the
retail parking rate, but not changing the office rate (which is set at 1 space per 300 square
feet) could prevent a retail development from being used for office. Commissioners
generally agreed that a developer would need to plan for parking and use flexibility with
their site plans to accommodate a mix of uses.
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Commissioners also discussed whether reducing the minimum required parking for retail
would lead to customers of retail shops parking in nearby neighborhoods.
The Commission voted 5-1-0 to recommend that the City Council amend the
minimum off-street parking requirements in Table 29.406(2) as presented in Attachment
C to reduce the parking for Retail Sales and Services-General to 2 spaces per 1000
square feet.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve on first reading a text amendment regarding the Minimum Off-Street
Parking Requirements in Table 29.406(2) as presented in Attachment C to reduce
the parking for Retail Sales and Services-General to 2 spaces per 1000 square
feet.
2. Do not approve the proposed text amendment.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
As currently written, the regulations for minimum off-street parking are designed to ensure
that sufficient spaces are built on-site with new construction or a change of use. Minimum
parking rates are designed to cover a large range of businesses operations and are not
tailored to the individual needs of any one business.
Creating a new rate to reduce the parking for all retail uses would support Overflow’s
request and be applicable to a wide range of retail trade uses from national chain stores
to small local businesses. This type of change focuses on minimum needs of retail uses
rather than maximum needs of high-volume retail establishments.
Reducing the minimum parking requirement will have implications for new
construction built with the reduced standard. Any development built with 1 space
per 500 square feet (also written as 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet) would be
prohibited from converting to an office use, which has a minimum requirement of
1 space per 300 square feet. This would apply to developments with one tenant
space and to multi-tenant developments such as strip malls.
Reducing parking requirements is consistent with Ames Plan 2040 policies that
indirectly support reducing impervious areas and increasing efficiency of the use
of land. Reducing parking rates will mean that individual property owners will
install parking based upon their on market-oriented decisions where they could
build more parking if they desire.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
approve Alternative #1 as described above.
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Attachment A
Request to Council
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Attachment B
Current Zoning Code Requirements for Parking
Table 29.406(2)
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
PRINCIPAL LAND USE ALL ZONES EXCEPT
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC) SERVICE
CENTER ZONES
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC)
SERVICE CENTER ZONES
RESIDENTIAL
DWELLINGS
One and Two-Family and
Single Family Attached
(including Manufactured
Homes outside RLP
District)
2 spaces/Residential Unit (RU) 1 space/RU
Apartment Dwellings 1.5 space/RU; for one-bedroom units
1 space/bedroom for units of 2 bedrooms
or more
1.25 space/bedroom for units of 2
bedrooms or more in University
Impacted (O-UIE and OUIW)
1 space/residential unit for an
Independent Senior Living Facility
DSC
Developments with up to 18 units:
- 0-2 bedrooms units: NONE
- 3+ bedroom units: 1 space/RU
Developments with more than 18
units: 1 space/RU
CSC-All Developments
1 space/RU
Dwelling House 1 space per bedroom N/A
Family Home 2 spaces plus 1 space/2 full time staff
members of the largest shift
NONE
Group Living
Nursing and convalescent
homes
College and University
housing, fraternities and
sororities
1 space/5 beds, plus 1 space/2 staff
members of the largest shift
1 space/3 bed
NONE
Mobile Home and
Manufactured Home in
Manufactured/Mobile
Home Parks
2 spaces/Manufactured/Mobile Home
Space plus 1 space for guest parking/4
Manufactured/Mobile Home Spaces
NONE
Short-Term Lodging
Hotel/Motel, including
ancillary uses
Boarding houses, rooming
houses, and lodging
houses
1 space/guest room; plus 6 spaces/1,000
sf of ballroom, meeting, bar and
restaurant areas; plus 1 space/2
employees of the largest shift
1 space/bed
1 space/guest room, plus 5
spaces/1,000 sf of ballroom,
meeting, bar and restaurant areas;
plus 1 space/2 employees of the
largest shift
0.5 space/bed
OFFICE
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Table 29.406(2)
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
PRINCIPAL LAND USE ALL ZONES EXCEPT
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC) SERVICE
CENTER ZONES
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC)
SERVICE CENTER ZONES
Medical/Dental office 4 spaces/1,000 sf for all building sizes
except S-HM and DGC.
S-HM shall be 7 spaces/1,000 sf for
buildings less than 50,0000 sf and 5
spaces/1,000 sq. ft. and above. Any size
with shared parking agreement shall be
5/1,000 sf
DGC shall have a rate of 6 spaces per 1,000
sq. ft.
NONE
Other office 1 space / 300 sf NONE
TRADE AND
WHOLESALE
Wholesale Trade 1 space/500 sf NONE
Printing 1 space/200 sf of retail area; plus 1
space/2 employees on largest shift;
plus 1 space/company vehicle
NONE
Fuel Sale/Convenience
Stores
1 space/200 sf; spaces at fuel pump
islands may be counted towards this
requirement
NONE
Retail Sales and Services-
General
1 space/300 sf NONE
Display store (furniture,
appliances, carpets, etc.)
1 space/500 sf NONE
Financial institution
(freestanding or as ground
level service area)
Ground level: 1 space/250 sf; other than
ground level: 1 space/300 sf
NONE
Entertainment and
Recreation Trade
14 spaces/1,000 sf NONE
Sit-Down Restaurant 9 spaces/1,000 sf NONE
Fast food restaurant 12 spaces/1,000 sf in dining or waiting
area, or 1 space employee if no seating
NONE
Recreation facility, health
club
5 spaces/1,000 sf NONE
Enclosed tennis, handball,
racquetball or squash
courts
4 spaces/court plus 1 space/200 sf for rest
of building
NONE
Bowling Alley 5 spaces/lane. Bar, restaurant and other
uses shall provide parking according to
the requirement for that use
NONE
INSTITUTIONAL AND
MISCELLANEOUS
USES
Auditoriums, theaters,
stadiums and arenas
Greater of 1 space/5 seats or 10
spaces/1,000 sf, with a minimum of 20
spaces
Greater of 1 space/4 seats or 10
spaces/1,000 sf, with a minimum
of 20 spaces
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Table 29.406(2)
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
PRINCIPAL LAND USE ALL ZONES EXCEPT
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC) SERVICE
CENTER ZONES
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC)
SERVICE CENTER ZONES
Places of Worship When seating is provided in main
auditorium: 1 space/4 seats, exclusive
of Sunday School and other special
areas. When seating is not provided in
main auditorium: 1 space/60 sf of
worship area
NONE
Private clubs, fraternal
organizations, libraries,
museums and community
buildings
1 space/200 sf NONE
Funeral Home/Mortuary 1 space/50 sf in slumber rooms, parlors
and funeral service rooms
NONE
Vehicle Service Facilities
Fuel Sales Only
Service/Repair Facilities
3 spaces plus 1/employee
3 spaces plus 2 spaces/service bay
NONE
Car Wash 2 spaces plus 5 stacking spaces/washing
bay
NONE
Motor vehicle sales and
service
2 spaces plus 1 space/500 sf over 1,000 sf
in the showroom, plus 2
spaces/service bay
NONE
Hospital/medical center 1 space/2 beds plus 1 space/2 staff
members of the largest shift
NONE
Schools primarily serving
children younger than age
16
Greater of 2 spaces/classroom or 1
space/4 seats in auditorium
NONE
High schools and
universities
Greater of 1 space/2 students; or 10
spaces/classroom; or 1 space/4 seats in
auditorium
4 spaces/classroom
Sports Practice Facility 2 spaces/1,000 sf of gross floor area 2 spaces/1,000 sf of gross floor area
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial Service,
Manufacturing and
Production, Resource
Production and Extraction
1 space/500 sf plus 1/space/company
vehicle
For manufacturing uses exceeding 50,000
sf 1 space/1,000 sf
NONE
Warehouses One (1) parking space per 5,000 sf NONE
MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT
Mixed-use development parking shall be
determined as the sum of parking
requirements of the individual use
components
Mixed-use development parking
shall be determined as the sum of
parking requirements of the
individual use components
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Attachment C
Proposed Zoning Code Requirements for Parking
Table 29.406(2)
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
PRINCIPAL LAND USE ALL ZONES EXCEPT
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC) SERVICE
CENTER ZONES
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC)
SERVICE CENTER ZONES
RESIDENTIAL
DWELLINGS
One and Two-Family and
Single Family Attached
(including Manufactured
Homes outside RLP
District)
2 spaces/Residential Unit (RU) 1 space/RU
Apartment Dwellings 1.5 space/RU; for one-bedroom units
1 space/bedroom for units of 2 bedrooms
or more
1.25 space/bedroom for units of 2
bedrooms or more in University
Impacted (O-UIE and OUIW)
1 space/residential unit for an
Independent Senior Living Facility
DSC
Developments with up to 18 units:
- 0-2 bedrooms units: NONE
- 3+ bedroom units: 1 space/RU
Developments with more than 18
units: 1 space/RU
CSC-All Developments
1 space/RU
Dwelling House 1 space per bedroom N/A
Family Home 2 spaces plus 1 space/2 full time staff
members of the largest shift
NONE
Group Living
Nursing and convalescent
homes
College and University
housing, fraternities and
sororities
1 space/5 beds, plus 1 space/2 staff
members of the largest shift
1 space/3 bed
NONE
Mobile Home and
Manufactured Home in
Manufactured/Mobile
Home Parks
2 spaces/Manufactured/Mobile Home
Space plus 1 space for guest parking/4
Manufactured/Mobile Home Spaces
NONE
Short-Term Lodging
Hotel/Motel, including
ancillary uses
Boarding houses, rooming
houses, and lodging
houses
1 space/guest room; plus 6 spaces/1,000
sf of ballroom, meeting, bar and
restaurant areas; plus 1 space/2
employees of the largest shift
1 space/bed
1 space/guest room, plus 5
spaces/1,000 sf of ballroom,
meeting, bar and restaurant areas;
plus 1 space/2 employees of the
largest shift
0.5 space/bed
OFFICE
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Table 29.406(2)
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
PRINCIPAL LAND USE ALL ZONES EXCEPT
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC) SERVICE
CENTER ZONES
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC)
SERVICE CENTER ZONES
Medical/Dental office 4 spaces/1,000 sf for all building sizes
except S-HM and DGC.
S-HM shall be 7 spaces/1,000 sf for
buildings less than 50,0000 sf and 5
spaces/1,000 sq. ft. and above. Any size
with shared parking agreement shall be
5/1,000 sf
DGC shall have a rate of 6 spaces per 1,000
sq. ft.
NONE
Other office 1 space / 300 sf NONE
TRADE AND
WHOLESALE
Wholesale Trade 1 space/500 sf NONE
Printing (The change
reflects that this use is a
service use, like
Copyworks, that does not
require a unique parking
standard. A major
printing establishment is
considered
manufacturing)
1 space/200 sf of retail area; plus 1
space/2 employees on largest shift;
plus 1 space/company vehicle
NONE
Fuel Sale/Convenience
Stores
1 space/200 sf; spaces at fuel pump
islands may be counted towards this
requirement
NONE
Retail Sales and Services-
General
1 space/300 sf 2 Spaces per 1,000 sq ft. NONE
Display store (furniture,
appliances, carpets, etc.)
1 space/500 sf 2 Spaces per 1,000 sq ft. NONE
Financial institution
(freestanding or as ground
level service area)
(Branch banks, a service
use, are retail; larger
banks are offices. Staff
could not identify a
reason for a separate
parking rate.)
Ground level: 1 space/250 sf; other than
ground level: 1 space/300 sf
NONE
Entertainment and
Recreation Trade
14 spaces/1,000 sf NONE
Sit-Down Restaurant 9 spaces/1,000 sf NONE
Fast food restaurant 12 spaces/1,000 sf in dining or waiting
area, or 1 space per employee if no
seating
NONE
Recreation facility, health
club
5 spaces/1,000 sf NONE
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Table 29.406(2)
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
PRINCIPAL LAND USE ALL ZONES EXCEPT
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC) SERVICE
CENTER ZONES
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC)
SERVICE CENTER ZONES
Enclosed tennis, handball,
racquetball or squash
courts
4 spaces/court plus 1 space/200 sf for rest
of building
NONE
Bowling Alley 5 spaces/lane. Bar, restaurant and other
uses shall provide parking according to
the requirement for that use
NONE
INSTITUTIONAL AND
MISCELLANEOUS
USES
Auditoriums, theaters,
stadiums and arenas
Greater of 1 space/5 seats or 10
spaces/1,000 sf, with a minimum of 20
spaces
Greater of 1 space/4 seats or 10
spaces/1,000 sf, with a minimum
of 20 spaces
Places of Worship When seating is provided in main
auditorium: 1 space/4 seats, exclusive
of Sunday School and other special
areas. When seating is not provided in
main auditorium: 1 space/60 sf of
worship area
NONE
Private clubs, fraternal
organizations, libraries,
museums and community
buildings
1 space/200 sf NONE
Funeral Home/Mortuary 1 space/50 sf in slumber rooms, parlors
and funeral service rooms
NONE
Vehicle Service Facilities
Fuel Sales Only
Service/Repair Facilities
3 spaces plus 1/employee
3 spaces plus 2 spaces/service bay
NONE
Car Wash 2 spaces plus 5 stacking spaces/washing
bay
NONE
Motor vehicle sales and
service
2 spaces plus 1 space/500 sf over 1,000 sf
in the showroom, plus 2
spaces/service bay
NONE
Hospital/medical center 1 space/2 beds plus 1 space/2 staff
members of the largest shift
NONE
Schools primarily serving
children younger than age
16
Greater of 2 spaces/classroom or 1
space/4 seats in auditorium
NONE
High schools and
universities
Greater of 1 space/2 students; or 10
spaces/classroom; or 1 space/4 seats in
auditorium
4 spaces/classroom
Sports Practice Facility 2 spaces/1,000 sf of gross floor area 2 spaces/1,000 sf of gross floor area
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial Service,
Manufacturing and
Production, Resource
Production and Extraction
1 space/500 sf plus 1/space/company
vehicle
For manufacturing uses exceeding 50,000
sf 1 space/1,000 sf
NONE
Warehouses One (1) parking space per 5,000 sf NONE
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Table 29.406(2)
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
PRINCIPAL LAND USE ALL ZONES EXCEPT
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC) SERVICE
CENTER ZONES
DOWNTOWN (DSC) AND
CAMPUSTOWN (CSC)
SERVICE CENTER ZONES
MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT
Mixed-use development parking shall be
determined as the sum of parking
requirements of the individual use
components
Mixed-use development parking
shall be determined as the sum of
parking requirements of the
individual use components
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Attachment D
Zoning Ordinance Excerpt – Retail Sales & Services-General
Table 29.501(4)-3
Trade Use Categories
Retail Sales and Services-General
Definition. Uses that involve the sale, lease or rental of new or used consumer products, including prepared foods, to
the general public and uses providing services involving predominantly personal or business services, including repair
of consumer and business goods.
Exceptions: Lumber yards and other building material sales facilities that sell primarily to contractors and do not have
a retail orientation are classified as Wholesale Trade. Sales, rental, or leasing of heavy trucks and equipment is
classified as Wholesale Trade. Uses for the repair and service of consumer motor vehicles, motorcycles, and light and
medium trucks are classified as Vehicle Service Facilities. Repair and service of industrial vehicles and equipment,
and heavy trucks is classified as Industrial Service.
Uses Included
Retail Sales:
Stores selling, leasing, or renting consumer, home, and business goods including:
- Antiques
- Appliances
- Art
- Art supplies
- Automobile supplies (no services)
- Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles
- Books and printed material
- Clothing
- Computer hardware and software sales and service
- Convenience Store
- Dry goods
- Electronic equipment
- Fabric
- Furniture
- Garden supplies
- Gifts
- Groceries
- Hardware
- Home improvements
- Household products
- Jewelry
- Music supplies
- Newspaper distribution
- Office machines
- Package liquor
- Pets
- Pet food
- Pharmaceuticals
- Plants and flowers
- Shoes
- Sporting goods
- Stationery
- Tobacco products
- Toys
- Video
Food sales (not including seating areas):
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- Bakeries
- Candy
- Delicatessens
Retail Personal, Business and Repair Services:
- Animal grooming salons
- Blueprinting and photocopying services
- Branch banks
- Business and commercial trade schools
- Business and management consulting services
- Dance or music schools
- Dry cleaning collection and distribution centers
- Emergency medical care facilities
- Employment agencies
- Hair, tanning, and personal care services
- Kennels
- Laundromats
- Locksmiths
- Martial arts instruction
- Office equipment rental
- Photo drop-off
- Photographic studios
- Quick printing
- Recycling drop-off
- Scientific and professional instrument repair
- Sign making
- Tailors
- Television, bicycle, motorized bicycle, clock, watch, shoe, gun, appliance and office equipment repair
- Upholsterers
- Veterinarian offices
Accessory Uses
Offices and storage of goods, and manufacture or repackaging of goods for on-site sale
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Attachment E
Recent Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Minimum Parking Requirements
Minimum parking requirements in Ames were first adopted with a rewrite of the Zoning
Ordinance in 1965 (Ordinance 2109), around the time when many American cities were
also adopting minimum parking requirements.
Since 2020, Ames has reduced minimum parking requirements six times:
- May 26, 2020 (Ordinance 4412): reducing the minimum parking for “Industrial
Service, Manufacturing and Production uses exceeding 50,000 square feet
- March 23, 2021 (Ordinance 4433): eliminating minimum parking for residential
uses in the Downtown Service Center (DSC) Zoning District for apartment
buildings with less than 18 units
- October 12, 2021 (Ordinance 4449): eliminating minimum parking for
“Auditoriums, Theaters, Stadiums, and Arenas” in the DSC and Campustown
Service Center (CSC) Zoning Districts
- August 23, 2022 (Ordinance 4476): reducing “Medical Office” parking
requirements
- January 10, 2023 (Ordinance 4487): reducing the minimum parking by 20% in
commercial and industrial zoning districts where more than 100 spaces are
required
- March 28, 2023 (Ordinance 4493): altering front yard parking requirements,
increasing the minimum requirements for fast food restaurants, and eliminating the
minimum requirement for heliports or helicopter landing areas
ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION
29.406(2) THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING
MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
RETAIL SPACE, REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby
amended by amending Section 29.406(2) Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements as follows:
Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the
extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Passed this day of , 2023.
______________________________________ _______________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Table 29.406(2) (Continued)
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
PRINCIPAL LAND USE ALL ZONES EXCEPT DOWNTOWN
AND CAMPUS TOWN SERVICE
CENTER ZONES
DOWNTOWN AND
CAMPUS TOWN SERVICE
CENTER ZONES
…
TRADE AND WHOLESALE
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Printing 1 space/200 sf of retail area; plus 1
space/2 employees on largest shift; plus
1 space/company vehicle
NONE
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Retail Sales and Services-General 1 space/300 sf 2 spaces/1,000 sf NONE
Display store (furniture, appliances,
carpets, etc.)
1 space/500 sf 2 spaces/1,000 sf NONE
Financial institution (freestanding or as
ground level service area)
Ground level: 1 space/250 sf; other
than ground level: 1 space/300 sf
NONE
…
Caring People Quality Programs Exceptional Service
515 Clark Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
Planning & Housing Department
MEMO
515.239.5400 main
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kelly Diekmann, Planning & Housing Director
Date: July 11, 2023
Subject: Third Reading of Rezoning of 4098 East 13th Street- Updated Masterplan
and Signed Zoning Agreement.
An updated Master Plan and signed Zoning Agreement for the rezoning of property
located at 4098 East 13th Street are attached in conjunction with the Third Reading of
the proposed rezoning from Planned Industrial (PI) with the Northeast Gateway Overlay
District (O-GNE) to General Industrial (GI) removing the Northeast gateway Overlay
(O-GNE). The agreement includes an Exhibit with the updated Master Plan.
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1.Building Design:
a.75% of the primary building covering shall be earthtone colored brick, architectural concrete panels with reveals at
joints, textured concrete block, or stone. These primary building coverings are not required on the south elevation of
the buildings that abut the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way.
b.Buildings facing public ROW shall consist of 20% of non-reflective glass or glaze.
c.A minimum of two building materials shall be incorporated into street facing facades as accent features.
d.Incorporate variations in building height, building mass, roof forms, rooflines, changes in wall planes, and articulation of
building facades in the architectural design of all buildings. In addition, incorporate variations in color, materials, and
texture. Parapets shall be used to conceal flat roofs and mechanical equipment.
e.Use consistent architectural detail and character on all sides of the buildings, which are visible from adjoining properties
and/or public streets.
f.Design building entrances that are easily identified through the use of one or more of the following methods, applied at
a scale consistent with the building: projected or recessed entryways, porticos, higher rooflines, changes in building
material, canopy or color.
g.Design the buildings to utilize similar colors, materials and textures, as well as repeating patterns, rhythms, and
proportions found within the architecture of other buildings in the development to achieve unity of design.
h.Use muted earth tones as the predominant colors for the exterior of buildings.
i.Buildings with a front yard facing width of over 150-ft shall have varying roof height, architectural panel offsets, and
architectural emphasis on the corners of the building.
j.Truck loading dock doors shall not face public streets. Overhead at grade doors facing public streets are allowed.
k.The minimum front setback will be 50 feet for buildings on the future west site. Greater setbacks are required for the
larger industrial buildings in general conformance to the site layout with landscape and parking areas depicted on the
Master Plan. Setbacks apply to buildings and outdoor storage areas.
l.There will be two large buildings on the warehouse property with three access points from East 13th and access to
loading areas between the buildings. Smaller buildings will be located on the smaller west future lot with an access point
aligned with 570th Avenue. The ultimate design and locations will be determined during development review. Access
will be shared.
m. Use will be limited as follows:
Lot 1: warehouse and distribution
Lot 2: Industrial service and office
2.Landscaping and Screening:
a.Locate loading and outdoor storage areas so as not to be visible from adjoining properties and/or public streets, and
screen, recess, and/or enclose such areas. Appropriate locations for loading and outdoor storage areas include areas
between buildings, where more than one building is located on a site, or on those sides of buildings that do not have
customer entrances. Screen walls shall be consistent with the architectural character of each building.
b.Screen service areas, storage areas and refuse enclosures from public view, with a combination of landscaping, fences
and walls.
c.Truck loading docks and truck parking stalls shall be screened from public view.
d.The roof and roof mechanical units will be screened from public ROW.
e.Provide for landscaping along East 13th Street meeting all other site landscaping standards.
f.All lighting shall be shielded lights with downlighting.
3.Stormwater Management:
a.Integrate storm water management systems into the site in ways that enhance the public space and sustain landscape
plantings native to the area, with such features as: flowing water, ponds, landscaped waterways, and other water
features.
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LOT 2 IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF REZONE STANDARDS.
THE BUILDINGS, PARKING LOT, AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
ON LOT 2 ARE CONCEPTUAL LAYOUTS. A REVISED MASTER PLAN
DEVELOPMENT WILL NOT BE REQUIRED IF LOT 2 DEVELOPS IN A
DIFFERENT LAYOUT ARRANGEMENT. LOT 2 MAY DEVELOP WITH
THREE, TWO, OR ONE BUILDINGS.
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REZONING AGREEMENT FOR ADOPTION OF
THE MASTER PLAN FOR 4098 E 13th Street
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _____ day of July 2023, by and
between the City of Ames, Iowa, (hereinafter “City”) and ELWELL-RUETER, L.L.C.,
its successors and assigns (hereinafter “Developer”), collectively referred to as the
“Parties,”
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS the Parties hereto desire the improvement and development of real
property (Parcel No. 10-05-100-110) in the City of Ames, locally known as 4098 E 13th
Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”) and legally described as:
Parcel “A” in the Northwest Fractional Quarter (NW frl ¼) of Section Five (5), Township
Eighty-three (83) North, Range Twenty-three (23) West of the 5th P.M., Story County,
Iowa, as shown on Plat of Survey (Amended) filed in the office of the Recorder of Story
County, Iowa, on the 12th Day of December, 1997 and recorded as Instrument No. 97-
13483, in Book 15, Page 90 [approximately 55.18 acres more or less];
and
WHEREAS, the Site is designated on the Ames Plan 2040 as Employment (EMP)
Expansion) which has an allowable zoning category of General Industrial (GI), and the
Developer is seeking rezoning of the Site from the current zoning of Planned Industrial
(PI) with Northeast Gateway Overlay (O-GNE) to General Industrial (GI) removing the
Northeast Gateway Overlay (O-GNE) with Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Developer has proposed a Master Plan to address compatibility of use
and layout of the site with the proposed GI zoning; and
S P A C E A B O V E R E S E R V E D F O R O F F I C I A L U S E
Legal description: See page 1.
Return document to: City Clerk, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames IA 50010
Document prepared by: Mark O. Lambert, City of Ames Legal Department, 515 Clark Ave., Ames, IA 50010 – 515-239-5146
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that due to specific conditions that exist on
or around the area proposed to be rezoned, or due to specific situations that require more
careful consideration of how the layout and design of a site affects general health, safety
and welfare, a Master Plan is necessary for the proposed rezoning request as set forth in
Ames Municipal Code §29.1507;
WHEREAS, the Developer has submitted a Master Plan in conformance with the
requirements set forth in Ames Municipal Code §29.1507(4); and
WHEREAS, Ames Municipal Code §29.1507(5) requires approval of a zoning
agreement when a Master Plan is required and that all development of the Site comply with
the Master Plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto have agreed and do agree as follows:
I.
4098 EAST 13th STREET MASTER PLAN ADOPTED
The Master Plan set forth as Attachment A and incorporated by reference in this
agreement shall be the Master Plan for the Site at 4098 East 13th Street. Developer agrees
that all development upon the Site shall be in compliance with the Master Plan attached
hereto. Developer further agrees that:
(a) Developer shall restrict uses upon the Site as shown on the Master Plan.
(b) The Site shall be divided into two or more lots with a preliminary and final plat
prior to development of the site.
(c) Developer shall adhere to the general layout shown in the attached Master Plan
in all material aspects, including but not limited to, the placement of two
buildings on Lot 1, placement of one or more buildings on Lot 2, circulation of
traffic, setbacks, landscaping and building façade characteristics.
II.
NON-INCLUSION OF OTHER OBLIGATIONS
The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is being executed to fulfill
a specific requirement of §29.1507(5) of the Ames Municipal Code. The Parties further
acknowledge that all site development and subdivision standards continue to apply to the
Site.
III.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Modification. The parties agree that this Agreement may be modified,
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amended, or supplemented only by written agreement of the parties. In addition, any
modifications or changes to the Master Plan shall be undertaken in accordance with the
process provided for in Ames Municipal Code §29.1507(5).
B. Incorporation of Recitals and Exhibits. The recitals, together with all
exhibits attached hereto, are confirmed by the parties as true and incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth verbatim. The recitals and exhibits are a substantive
contractual part of this Agreement.
C. Prior Agreements Binding. The terms of all prior Agreements affecting this
Property in which the City is a party, including any pre-annexation agreement and/or
development agreement, are hereby reaffirmed in their entirety except as they may be
expressly modified by this Agreement.
D. Noninclusion of Other Improvement Obligations. The Parties
acknowledge and agree that it is not possible to anticipate all the infrastructure and Code
requirements that the Developer may be required to complete or comply with to properly
develop the Site. Therefore, the Parties agree that all work done by and on behalf of the
Developer with respect to other improvements, including but not limited to, building
design, building construction, and utilities, both on-site and off-site, shall be made in
compliance with the Iowa Code, SUDAS, and all other federal, state, and local laws and
policies of general application, including but not limited to building and zoning codes,
whether or not such requirements are specifically stated in this Agreement.
IV.
COVENANT WITH THE LAND
This Agreement shall be filed for record in the office of the Story County Recorder and all
covenants, agreements, promises, and representations herein stated shall be deemed to be
covenants running with the Site and shall endure and be binding on the parties hereto, their
mortgagees, lienholders, successors and assigns, for a period of twenty-one (21) years from
the date of the recording of these covenants, unless claims to continue any interest in the
covenants are filed as provided by law. The parties understand and agree that the zoning
of the property is a matter that may only be modified by the City Council. The City shall
have the right to file a claim to continue its interest in these covenants. Invalidation of any
of these covenants by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any of the other
provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be
executed effective as of the date first above written.
(S i g n a t u r e s o n f o l l o w i n g p a g e )
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Dated this _______ day of July 2023.
ELWELL-RUETER, L.L.C.
By:
____________________________, Manager
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF STORY, SS.:
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ______________________, 2023, by
________________________________, as Manager of Elwell-Rueter, L.L.C.
NOTARY PUBLIC
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Passed and approved on ________________________. 2023, by Resolution No. 23-________
adopted by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa.
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
By:
John A. Haila, Mayor
Attest:
Renee Hall, City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF STORY, SS.:
This instrument was acknowledged before me on _______________________, 2023, by John A.
Haila and Renee Hall, as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Ames, Iowa.
NOTARY PUBLIC
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ATTACHMENT ‘A’ – MASTER PLAN