HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - January 23, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO) TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE
AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JANUARY 23, 2024
The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee
meeting was called to order by Ames Mayor and voting member John Haila at 6:01 p.m. on the
23rd day of January, 2024. Other voting members present were: Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, City of
Ames; Tim Gartin, City of Ames; Rachel Junck, City of Ames; Anita Rollins, City of Ames; Jeff
Clark, Ames Transit Agency Representative; Linda Murken, Story County Board of Supervisors,
and Shawn Bryant, Boone County Board of Supervisors. Gloria Betcher, City of Ames, joined the
meeting telephonically.
CONSENT AGENDA: Committee Member Murken requested to pull Item No. 1.
Moved by Bryant, seconded by Junck, to approve the consent agenda less Item No. 1.
1. Motion approving Annual Self-Certification for FY 2025
2. RESOLUTION NO. 24-048 approving designation of AAMPO representatives to the
Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA)
3. Motion supporting the Iowa Department of Transportation's Roadway Safety Targets
4. Motion approving Transit Asset Management Targets
Roll Call Vote: 10-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
ANNUAL SELF-CERTIFICATION FOR FY 2025: Committee Member Murken asked when
the last Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization process review by the Federal Transit
Administration and Federal Highway Administration. Traffic Engineer Kyle Thompson stated
that the last federal review was in 2020, and the federal government was moving away from that
process to self-certification.
Moved by Murken, seconded by Rollins, to approve Annual Self-certification for FY 2025.
Vote on Motion: 10-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
UPDATED METROPOLITAN PLANNING AREA BOUNDARY FOR THE AAMPO:
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Murken, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-049 adopting updated
Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary for the AAMPO.
Roll Call Vote: 10-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE BYLAWS: Moved by Bryant, seconded by
Junck, to approve an amendment to the Transportation Policy Committee Bylaws.
Vote on Motion: 10-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO THE AAMPO'S ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT: Moved by Beatty-
Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-050 approving amendment to the
AAMPO's Articles of Agreement.
Roll Call Vote: 10-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these minutes.
POLICY COMMITTEE COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Murken, seconded by Bryant, to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 10-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
**REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL**
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:24
p.m. on the 23rd day of January, 2024, 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. Ex officio Jeff Clark was also present.
Council Member Gloria Betcher joined the meeting telephonically.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to approve the consent
agenda.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Special Meeting on January 6, 2024 and
Regular Meeting on January 9, 2024
3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period January 1-15, 2024
4. Motion approving Premise Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Caseys #4314,
1118 South Duff Avenue
5. Motion approving Premise Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Caseys #4315,
3218 Orion Drive
6. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Fareway Stores, Inc. #093, 3619 Stange Road, Class E Retail Alcohol License
b. Fareway Stores, Inc. #386, 619 Burnett Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
c. Dog Eared Books, 203 Main St, Class C Retail Alcohol License
d. Blaze Pizza, 2320 Lincoln Way, Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor
Service
e. El Azteca, 2727 Stange Rd, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service,
Pending Dramshop Status
f. Ge' Angelo's (M2S2 Enterprises LLC) 823 Wheeler St #9, Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Catering Privilege
g. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 1614 South Kellogg Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol
License
h. Chipotle, 435 South Duff Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending
Dramshop Review
7. RESOLUTION NO. 24-010 approving Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ending
December 31, 2023
8. RESOLUTION NO. 24-011 approving appointment to Campus and Community
Commission
9. RESOLUTION NO. 24-012 to adopt business and market changes to City of Ames
Depository
10. RESOLUTION NO. 24-013 approving Amendment to Iowa DOT Iowa Clean Air
Attainment Program agreement for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (Phase
3)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 24-014 awarding a contract for software licensing and support for
Microsoft Office 365 with Insight Public Sector, Dallas, Texas, in the amount not to
exceed $215,351.80
12. RESOLUTION NO. 24-015 awarding contract to DGR Engineering, Rock Rapids, Iowa,
for Engineering Services for 69kV Transmission Line Reconstruction, in the amount not-
to-exceed $612,756
13. RESOLUTION NO. 24-016 awarding contract to Core & Main of Grimes, Iowa for the
purchase of water utility supplies in the amount of $75,508
14. RESOLUTION NO. 24-017 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2021/22 Storm Water Erosion Control (Bloomington Waterway Channel and Bank
Stabilization) and 2021/22 Stormwater Quality Improvements project, setting February
21, 2024, as the bid due date and February 27, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing
15. RESOLUTION NO. 24-018 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2023/24 Pavement Restoration – Slurry Seal Program setting February 21, 2024, as the
bid due date and February 27, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing
16. RESOLUTION NO. 24-019 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2023/24 Campustown Public Improvements – (Welch Avenue and Chamberlain Place)
project, setting February 21, 2024, as the bid due date and February 27, 2024, as the date
of Public Hearing
17. RESOLUTION NO. 24-020 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2023/24 Collector Street Pavement Improvements – (6th Street) project, setting February
21, 2024, as the bid due date and February 27, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing
18. 2021/22 Water System Improvements Program (US Highway 69: S Duff Avenue, Grand
Avenue)
a. RESOLUTION NO. 24-021 approving Change Order No. 2, the balancing change
order, an increase in the amount of $40,351.71
b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-022 accepting the 2021/22 Water System Improvements
Program (US Highway 69: S Duff Avenue, Grand Avenue) project as completed
by Synergy Contracting LLC, of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of
$2,347,765.51
19. RESOLUTION NO. 24-023 accepting the 2022/23 Seal Coat Street Pavement
Improvements and Neighborhood Curb Program – (Murray Dr – Northwestern Ave to
Grand Ave) project as completed by Manatt’s Inc. of Ames, Iowa in the amount of
$714,728.49.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 24-024 accepting the 2022/23 Shared Use Path Maintenance
Program as completed by Mid Iowa Enterprises, LLC of Story City, Iowa in the amount
of $109,046
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Richard Deyo, 505 8th Street #102, Ames, requested that the City Council consider limiting
political figures’ access to the City of Ames.
Shawn Kenney, 2012 Prairie View East, Ames, requested reimbursement for sidewalk repairs he
had made to his property and asked for clarification to the legal standing of the Sidewalk Safety
Program.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
STAFF REPORT ON SIDEWALK SAFETY PROGRAM: Public Works Director John Joiner
and Public Works Operations Manager Justin Clausen presented the Council Action Form (CAF).
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Grant Olsen, 3812 Ontario Street, Ames, explained how sidewalks connect the transit system and
have an impact on accessibility in the City. He also urged the City Council to consider the equity
aspect of the Sidewalk Safety Program.
Shawn Kenny, Ames, shared his support for the City of Ames’s requirements coming in to line
with other peer communities. He urged the City to think through the liability of any changes to the
program.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, that Public Works return with parameters of how
many miles of sidewalks the Public Works Department would be able to inspect per year if the
City Council were to pursue that option.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin to ask staff to develop an estimate on the cost to the City for facilitating
anticipated sidewalk repairs and come back to the City Council with more information on having
a contractor providing that service.
Seconded by Beatty-Hansen after Gartin accepted a friendly amendment to add “and report on
subsidies” to the end of the motion.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to place the item on an agenda in March to allow
for Public Input to be collected.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2024-2029 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP): Director of Finance Corey Goodenow
and Budget Manager Nancy Mastellar presented the CAF.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Kevin Bourke, 3618 Fletcher Circle, Ames, requested that the City Council consider making the
indoor recreation complex a CIP priority.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
PARKING TICKET AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COLLECTIONS: Director
Goodenow and Utility Accounts Supervisor John Odenweller presented the CAF. Director
Goodenow stated that this was a 28E agreement that would be in place perpetually, unless the City
decided to pursue another agreement.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-025 to approve
Agreements with the State of Iowa and Story County for Parking Ticket and Accounts Receivable
collections.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to request staff come back to the City Council with
recommendations for a minimum payment threshold for those who may be at-risk in the
community.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CAMPUSTOWN SHOWDOWN: Mayor Haila noted that the City Council was working from
an amended agenda with the addition of approving RESOLUTION NO. 24-026 and Assistant City
Manager Brian Phillips presented the CAF.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Christian Calliham, 5100 Zeandale Road, Manhattan, Kansas, explained how event organizers had
worked with the Ames Chamber of Commerce and Discover Ames to coordinate efforts to put on
the Campustown Showdown.
Grant Olsen, 3812 Ontario Street, Ames, expressed his concerns over the clean-up aspect of the
event.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-026 approving closure of
Welch Avenue from approximately 100 feet south of Chamberlain Street to Knapp Street, and
Hunt Street from Chamberlain Place to Welch Avenue, between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on April
20, 2024.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
CACTUS, 223 WELCH AVENUE: Chief of Police Geoff Huff presented the CAF.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve a new 12-month Class C Retail License -
Cactus at 223 Welch Avenue, Pending Dram Shop review.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PURCHASE OF TWO FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITIES: Director of Fleet
Services Corey Mellies presented the CAF.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-027 waiving formal
bidding requirements and awarding the purchase of 2 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities, to Stiver's
Ford of Waukee, IA, in the amount of $90,068.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC) 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND
WORK PLAN 2024: Planner Eloise Sahlstrom and HPC Member Scott Huffman presented the
CAF.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-028 approving the 2023
accomplishments of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Work Plan for 2024 as
described in the 2023 Certified Local Government (CLG) Report.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON PREAPPROVAL OF INDUSTRIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR A R&D
BUILDING AT 300 SOUTH BELL AVENUE: Council Member Junck stated she would be
abstaining from this item due to conflict of interest.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing.
Grant Olsen, 3812 Ontario Street, Ames, spoke to his concerns about the equity of providing tax
abatement to profitable companies.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an ordinance on Preapproval of
Industrial Tax Abatement for a R&D Building at 300 South Bell Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 5-0-1, Junck abstaining. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER: Mayor Haila opened and
closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to reject all bids for bid package 03-3 Precast Concrete &
Structural Steel and direct staff to rebid.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-029 approving
preliminary Plans and Specifications for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Project, Bid
Package, 03-3 Precast Concrete & Structural Steel, setting February 15, 2024, as the bid due date,
and February 20, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing and award of contract.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-030 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 03-1 Building Concrete Work contract to
All Star Concrete, LLC of Johnston, IA, in the amount of $671,500.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-031 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 04-1 Unit Masonry Work contract to
Forrest & Associate of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $84,275.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-032 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 06-1 General Carpentry Work contract to
Lansink Construction, Inc. of Johnston, IA, in the amount of $1,016,000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-033 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding bid package 07-3 Membrane Roofing & Sheet Metal Flashing
Work contract to Central States Roofing of Ames, IA, in the amount of $806,300.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-034 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding bid package 08-1 Entrance, Storefront, Curtainwall & Glazing
Work contract to Orning Glass Company of Ames, IA, in the amount of $726,526.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-035 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding bid package 09-1 Gypsum Board Assembly, Acoustical Ceiling,
Paint & Coating Work contract to Hilsabeck Schacht of West Des Moines, IA, in the amount of
$519,250.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-036 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 13-1 Swimming Pool Work a contract to
Sande Construction & Supply Co. of Humboldt, IA, in the amount of $4,326,187.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-037 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 21-1 Fire Suppression System Work a
contract to Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler Company of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of
$130,100.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-038 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 22-1 Plumbing & HVAC Work contract
to Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Co., Inc. of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $4,184,363.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-039 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 26-1 Electrical, Communications,
Electronic Safety & Security Work a contract to Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, IA, in the
amount of $1,477,436.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-040 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 31-1 Demolition & Earthwork a contract
to Con-Struct, Inc. of Ames, IA, in the amount of $532,975.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to accept letter of withdrawal on bid package 32-
1 from low bidder Jordison Construction, Inc. dated January 16, 2024.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-041 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 32-1 Paving & Sidewalk Work a contract
to Lakeside Contractors LLC of Ames, IA, in the amount of $351,588.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-042 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding bid package 33-1 Site Utility Work a contract to Iowa Pipe
& Grading, LLC of Ames, IA, in the amount of $385,700.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a
portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to request that staff come back to the City Council
with possible additional improvements that could be made to the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic
Center with the projected construction savings.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON CYRIDE SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADE PHASE II: Mayor Haila opened
and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-043 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding contract to Commonwealth Electric of the Midwest of Des
Moines, Iowa, for the base bid plus bid alternates #1, #2, #3, and #4, for a total cost of $179,361.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2022/23 CYRIDE ROUTE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (LINCOLN
WAY): Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-044 approving final plans
and specification and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$2,584,689.20.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2023/24 SEAL COAT STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS: Mayor
Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Corrieri, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-045 approving final
plans and specification and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of
$1,828,001.36.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2023/24 ASPHALT STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
#1: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-046 approving final
plans and specification and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of
$1,764,990.07, including base bid and alternate.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2023/24 ASPHALT STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
#2: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-047 approving final
plans and specification and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of
$706,554.20, including base bid and alternate.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4517 ON TEXT
AMENDMENT FOR PUBLIC NUISANCE "PROPERTY MAINTENANCE" RELATED
TO CHANGES TO THE AMES MUNICIPAL CODE: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin,
to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4517 on Text Amendment for Public
Nuisance "Property Maintenance" related to changes to the Ames Municipal Code.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4518 ON ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT TO PAVING STANDARDS FOR BASIC UTILITY USES AND OTHER
SIMILAR USES: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and
adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4518 on Zoning Text Amendment to Paving Standards for Basic Utility
Uses and other similar uses.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a
portion of these Minutes.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there were
five items for City Council consideration. The first was a request for repairs at North Grand Mall
from Katelyn Hart.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to refer to Public Works staff to respond to Ms. Hart.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The next two items were from Rick Sanders, with requests for a land use map amendment and a
zoning text amendment.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to refer to Director Diekmann for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
An email detailing concerns about snow removal for pedestrians from Kyle Poorman was the next
item to be considered.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Junck, to refer to Operations Manager Clausen to respond to Mr.
Poorman.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A memo from Director Diekmann about Denny Elwell Companies’ request for Zoning
Amendment was the final item to be evaluated.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to place the topic on an agenda in March with the Planning
and Housing Department Work Plan.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and Council Members reported on various meetings
attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to request City Attorney Mark Lambert to reply to
Mr. Kenny regarding the legal standing of the Sidewalk Safety Program.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk’s Office at 515-239-5105.