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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
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.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
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.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting on November 8, 2022 and Special Meeting on
November 18, 2022
3. Motion approving Change Orders for period ending November 15, 2022
4. Motion approving new 12-Month Special Class C Liquor Retail Alcohol License – Mongolian
Buffet – 1620 South Kellogg Avenue
5. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service, Sunday Sales, and Catering Privilege - The
Café, L.C., 2616 Northridge Parkway
b. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Aunt Maude’s, 543-
547 Main Street
c. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Thumbs Bar, 2816 West
Street
d. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Tip Top Lounge, 201
E Lincoln Way Pending Dram Shop Insurance
6. Body-Worn Cameras for Police Department
a. Resolution approving single source purchase and award for the replacement of the
WatchGuard Body Worn Cameras, includes equipment, system setup, configuration,
testing and training, replacement of the server and service agreement for five years for
the Police Department
b. Resolution approving five-year award of contract with WatchGuard Vista/V300,
Motorola Solutions, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for the Police Department’s Watchguard
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Body-Worn Cameras, in the amount not to exceed $126,822.00 equipment, server, testing
and training, in the amount not to exceed $190,382
7. Resolution waiving formal bidding requirements and awarding a three-year Microsoft
Enterprise Agreement purchase to Insight Public Sector Inc., Tempe, Arizona in the amount
not to exceed $158,820.46
8. Resolution authorizing purchase of Financial Software Hosting and Maintenance from
CentralSquare Company, Lake Mary, Florida
9. Resolution approving FY 2021/22 Annual Street Financial Report
10. Annual 2022 Urban Renewal Report:
a. Resolution approving 2022 Urban Renewal Report
b. Resolution approving certification of TIF Debt for Campustown and annual appropriation
of Kingland TIF Rebate
c. Resolution approving certification of TIF Debt and appropriating payment of a rebate of
incremental taxes for the Barilla TIF District
11. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for North Sunset Ridge Sanitary
Sewer; setting December 14, 2022, as bid due date and December 20, 2022, as date of public
hearing
12. Resolution approving plans and specifications for Furman Aquatic Center Pool Basin Painting
Project; setting December 21, 2022, as bid due date and J anuary 10, 2023, as date of public
hearing
13. Resolution approving Contract and Bond for 2021/22 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Ames
High School and Veenker Golf)
14. Resolution approving final plat completion and releasing financial security for Sunset Ridge
8th Addition
15. Resolution approving partial completion and reducing financial security for Scenic Valley 5th
Addition
16. Resolution approving partial completion and reducing financial security for Hayden’s
Crossing 2nd Addition
17. Resolution approving partial completion and reducing financial security for Scenic Valley 6th
Addition
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.
POLICE:
18. Motion approving/denying renewal of Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and
Sunday Sales – Outlaws, 2522 Chamberlain Street, Pending Dram Shop Insurance
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
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19. Ames Urban Fringe Plan Update
20. LIHTC Proposal for Baker Subdivision for multi-family housing development
21. Staff Report on Response to West Towne Request for Residential Uses
22. Staff Report on Residential Solar Zoning Regulations
PARKS & RECREATION:
23. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Grant Funding for the Sands-McDorman Land
Purchase:
a. Resolution approving entering into the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP)
grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in the amount of
$200,000
HEARINGS:
24. Hearing on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement
a. Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and
Disbursement Agreement for new water wells
25. Hearing on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement
a. Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and
Disbursement Agreement for the Annual Sanitary Sewer System Improvements Program
(FY 2018/19, 2019/20, 2021/21, and 2021/22)
ORDINANCES:
26. Municipal Code of the City of Ames
a. First passage of ordinance to amend Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, by
amending Chapter 12, Section 12.2 and 12.3 for the purpose of establishing election of
hospital trustees, term of office and qualifications
27. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4482 Rezoning of 3700-5898 E Lincoln
Way, 799 Teller Avenue, and 220 & 420 South Avenue Agricultural (A) to Intensive
Industrial (II)
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.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The regular meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00
p.m. on the 8th day of November, 2022, 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 Member Bryce Garman
was also present.
PROCLAMATION FOR “SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY” NOVEMBER 26, 2022:
Mayor Haila proclaimed November 26th, 2022, as “Small Business Saturday.” Sarah Dvorsky,
Executive Director of Ames Main Street, and Sam Stagg, Ames Main Street Board Chair, accepted
the proclamation. Ms. Dvorsky announced that Downtown Ames is home to over two hundred
locally owned businesses and 52 to 70 cents of every dollar goes back into the local economy when
supporting small businesses. She encouraged everyone to shop small year-round to support Ames
area businesses but especially on November 26th, 2022, for Small Business Saturday.
PROCLAMATION FOR “WORLD PANCREATIC CANCER DAY” NOVEMBER 17,
2022: November 17th, 2022, was proclaimed “World Pancreatic Cancer Day” by Mayor Haila.
Malinda Thach accepted the proclamation, noting that she became involved in spreading
awareness of the disease after her mother lost her life due to pancreatic cancer. She reviewed
common symptoms of pancreatic cancer, stressing the importance of discussing the symptoms
with a primary care provider.
PROCLAMATION FOR “AMES PHILANTHROPY DAY” NOVEMBER 17, 2022: Mayor
Haila proclaimed November 17th, 2022, as “Ames Philanthropy Day”. Charlie Weber of Good
Neighbor Emergency Assistance and Gina Perkins of Cultivating Hope Farms accepted the
proclamation. Mr. Weber announced the acts of philanthropy that have been recognized in Ames
and Story County and discussed the community sponsors who help create awareness of
philanthropy in Ames.
PROCLAMATION FOR “HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK”
NOVEMBER 13-19, 2022: November 13th through 19th, 2022, was proclaimed “Hunger and
Homelessness Awareness Week” by Mayor Haila. Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker -Latimer
accepted the proclamation with many members of local agencies that help provide supportive
services for Ames residents also present. On behalf of the United Way of Story County and the
Story County Hunger Alliance, United Way staff expressed the pressing issue Hunger and
Homelessness presents to the residents of Story County, nothing more than 5,000 individuals were
served at the local food pantries in June of 2022.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Junck requested to pull Item No. 18, Resolution
approving Union Pacific Railroad Construction and Maintenance Agreement for the 24 th Street
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Crossing, and Council Member Rollins asked to pull Item No. 5, motion approving payment of
claims.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve the consent agenda less Item No. 5
and Item No. 18.
5. Motion approving payment of claims
6. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting on October 25, 2022, and Special Meeting on
November 3, 2022
7. Motion approving Change Orders for period October 16-31, 2022
8. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
9. Motion approving new 12-Month Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales and Outdoor
Service – Wasabi Ames, 926 S. 16th Street
10. Motion approving new 12-Month Class C Liquor License - Ames Pool Hall – 125 Main Street,
Pending Final Inspection
11. Motion approving ownership update for Class E Liquor License, Class C Beer Permit
(Carryout Beer), Class B Wine Permit and Sunday Sales – Kum & Go #7706, 2320 Lincoln
Way Suite 103
12. Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:
a. Class E Liquor License – AJ’s Liquor III, 201 “A” Chamberlain Street
b. Class B Native Wine Permit with Sunday Sales – Chocolaterie Stam, 230 Main Street
c. Class E Liquor License, Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carryout Beer) and
Sunday Sales – Kum & Go #7706, 2320 Lincoln Way Suite 103
d. Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales & Outdoor Service – Time Out – Ames, 120
Kellogg Ave Pending Dramshop Review
13. RESOLUTION NO. 22-564 approving Addendum to Iowa DOT Funding Agreement for TAP
funding for the 2021/22 Shared Use Path System Expansion – Ioway Creek
14. RESOLUTION NO. 22-565 approving revised WIF Grant Agreement with Iowa Finance
Authority for Storm Water Erosion Control Program (Ioway Creek 6th Street to 13th Street –
Brookside Park)
15. RESOLUTION NO. 22-566 awarding contract to Eide Bailly LLP of Dubuque, Iowa, to audit
the City’s Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022, in the amount of
$61,800
16. Parks and Recreation Administration Building Siding Replacement Project
a. RESOLUTION NO. 22-567 approving reallocating funding in the amount of $7,763 from
the Ada Hayden Heritage Park Wetland Dredging Project
b. RESOLUTION NO. 22-568 accepting report of bids and awarding contact to TMJ
Construction Services, Ames, Iowa, for the Parks and Recreation Administration
Building Siding Replacement Project in the amount of $57,762.39
17. RESOLUTION NO. 22-569 authorizing staff to close a section of Duff Avenue, as needed, to
facilitate the completion of the Power Plant sanitary sewer connection
18. RESOLUTION NO. 22-570 approving Union Pacific Railroad Construction and Maintenance
Agreement for the 24th Street Crossing
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19. RESOLUTION NO. 22-571 approving Plans and Specifications for 2022/23 Asphalt Street
Pavement Improvements (28th Street) and establishing December 7, 2022, as date of letting
and December 13, 2022, as the date for report of bids
20. RESOLUTION NO. 22-572 approving Preliminary Plans and Specifications for CyRide
HVAC Improvements, Phase III Project, setting December 14, 2022, as bid due date and
January 10, 2023, as date of public hearing.
21. RESOLUTION NO. 22-573 approving contract & bond for Relocation of 161kV
Transmission Line from Ames Plant to NE Ankeny
22. RESOLUTION NO. 22-574 approving partial completion and reducing financial security for
Domani Subdivision 1st Addition
23. RESOLUTION NO. 22-575 accepting completion of Unit #8 Crane Renovation
24. RESOLUTION NO. 22-576 accepting completion of 2021/22 Shared Use Path Maintenance
Program
25. RESOLUTION NO. 22-577 accepting completion of 2021/22 Pavement Restoration Program
– Slurry Seal Program
26. 2019/20 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Basin 10)
a. RESOLUTION NO. 22-578 approving Change Order No. 2
b. RESOLUTION NO. 22-579 accepting project as completed
27. RESOLUTION NO. 22-580 setting date of Public Hearing for November 22, 2022, to enter
into a State Revolving Fund Clean Water Loan and Disbursement Agreement in an amount
not to exceed $12,700,000
28. RESOLUTION NO. 22-581 setting date of Public Hearing for November 22, 2022, to enter
into a State Revolving Fund Drinking Water Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed
$8,500,000
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion/Resolutions declared carried/adopted, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Assistant City Manager Deb Schildroth responded to a request from
Council Member Rollins to discuss funded services for the Bridge Home, which were under review
by the Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team. Ms. Schildroth noted the Transitional Living
Services in question were found to be provided to the terms of contract. She elaborated the
Transitional Living Services would be replaced with Permanent Supportive Housing services in
the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget, which will be presented at the Budget Issues Session in December
of 2022.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to approve the payment of claims.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FOR THE 24TH STREET CROSSING: Public Works Director John Joiner responded to a
request from Council Member Junck to elaborate on the agreement. Director Joiner noted the
agreement had not yet been received but after communication with the Project Engineer for Union
Pacific Railroad, he was reassured the agreement would be received by Friday. He shared the City
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Council could approve the agreement contingent upon receipt and review by the City of Ames
Legal Department to ensure the project moves forward.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-570 approving Union
Pacific Railroad Construction and Maintenance Agreement for the 24th Street Crossing contingent
upon receipt and review.
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.
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2022A: Roger
Wisecup, City Treasurer, shared the City of Ames took bids on the Series 2022A General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds and were met with high demand at good rates. Susan Gerlach,
Director for PFM Financial Advisors LLC, provided the report of bids, noting the City of Ames
received the best available rate in the market today. She furthered that in the sale process, Moody’s
Investor Service affirmed the City’s strong Aa1 rating, which is continuing to serve the City well.
Council Member Gartin asked how increasing spending would affect the desirability of the bonds
in the market. Ms. Gerlach replied the tax rate is not part of the scorecard metric rather, the surplus
deficit is evaluated as the primary consideration.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-582 authorizing and
approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the sale and issuance in an amount not to exceed
$13,400,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A, and providing for the
levy of taxes to pay the same.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT: Traffic Engineer Damion Pregitzer announced the proposed
resolution was the last step in renaming the Ames Municipal Airport and highlighted funds from
the City Council Contingency Budget would be used to replace the signage.
Council Member Gartin shared he would be voting no. He explained that when deciding on
important issues it is critical to do so in a way that is inclusive and engages a high volume of
community input, which he believed to be lacking during this process. He stressed in the future
the City Council must avoid a limited process.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-583 renaming the Ames
Municipal Airport to James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport and RESOLUTION NO.
22-584 authorizing $7,400 from the City Council Contingency for the Airport signage changes.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Rollins. Voting Nay:
Gartin.
Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
DOWNTOWN PLAZA: The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one
came forward to speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-585 naming the
Downtown Plaza the “Steven L. Schainker Plaza.”
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD LIQUOR & SMOKES: Chief of Police Geoff
Huff provided the staff report. He stated Neighborhood Liquor and Smokes, located at 3505
Lincoln Way, Suite 105, has applied for a renewal of its Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine
Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carryout Beer), and Sunday Sales Privilege. These state licenses and
permits must receive approval by the local authority of the City Council before they can be issued
by the state.
The Police Department conducts compliance checks on establishments that hold liquor licenses in
the City of Ames, explained Chief Huff. The compliance checks are completed by taking an
underage person to liquor licenses establishments who then attempts to purchase alcohol. A
business passes the check if the employee asks for identification and correctly refuses the purchase.
An establishment fails the compliance check if the employee sells to the underage person.
The Police Department conducted one such compliance check at Neighborhood Liquor and
Smokes on March 26th, 2021. The employee of Neighborhood Liquor and Smokes sold alcohol to
an underage person during the check and was cited. The Police Department conducted another
compliance check on February 11th, 2022, and an employee sold alcohol to the underage minor.
On May 15th, 2022, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD), suspended the establishment’s
license for 30 days for a second violation in less than two years and fined the business $1,500 as
prescribed in Iowa Code 123.50(3)(b).
The Police Department conducted a follow-up compliance check on October 20th, 2022, when an
employee again sold alcohol to a minor. This is the third violation within three years and Iowa
Code 123.50(3)(c) prescribes a 60-day suspension and $1,500 fine. Chief Huff noted this
suspension and fine will be imposed on the establishment by ABD regardless of whether the City
Council chooses to approve or deny the requested renewal.
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In addition to the three compliance check failures, the Police Department received complaints from
citizens, mostly parents, complaining that the business has sold alcohol and tobacco/vaping
products to their underage children. While the Police Department has not been able to substantiate
each complaint, the complaints tend to corroborate the staff’s observations made during
compliance checks.
Chief Huff noted in the event the City Council denies the requested license renewal, the denial can
be appealed, first to the ABD, then to an Administrative Law Judge, then the Director of ABD,
and then District Court. He highlighted filing an appeal with ABD places a stay on the denial, and
the establishment is allowed to continue to operate until the appeal process is complete. Should
the appeal(s) not be successful, alcohol may not be sold on the premises for one year, or until a
new licensee applies for and is granted a new liquor license.
The alternatives were presented to the City Council. Chief Huff noted it was his recommendation
and the recommendation of the City Manager to deny the application for a 12-month liquor license
renewal. He explained if this alternative is approved, the establishment still will be subject to a
fine by the state of Iowa.
Council Member Gartin asked if Neighborhood Liquor and Smokes had taken remedial measures
to solve this discussed issue. Chief Huff replied it would be best for the City Council to hear
directly from the owner of Neighborhood Liquor and Smokes; however, to his understanding, the
owner has implemented an electronic machine to read an Identity Document (ID). He noted ABD
offers online training for checking IDs to ensure compliance with the law and furthered the Ames
Police Department also offers Alcohol ID classes for local establishments.
Council Member Junck asked Chief Huff to explain why the recommendation is to deny the license
application rather than offering the option of a conditional six-month license. Chief Huff stated
that part of his job is to ensure underage people are not in possession of and being sold alcohol and
tobacco products, thus with the combination of three failed compliance checks and the number of
complaints against the business, it would be difficult for him to recommend a renewal.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Kerry Orr, 4412 Castlewood Place #3, Ames, stated she is an employee at Neighborhood Liquor
and Smokes. She spoke in support of renewing the liquor license for Neighborhood Liquor and
Smokes, noting store staff has worked over the last six months to provide each employee with
proper training and resources to ensure the law is being followed. She encouraged the City Council
to consider an ordinance that requires an individual to be 21 years of age to enter a retail
establishment that generates 80% of their profits through the sales of alcohol and tobacco, citing
her common goal to make certain there are no underage sales.
Brietta Voss, 4801 Idaho Circle, Ames, spoke to the City Council as a concerned Ames community
member and as a parent. She stated her son, along with many other underage individuals have
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found that they can purchase alcohol, vapes, and vape pods from Neighborhood Liquor and
Smokes without being asked to present an ID. She furthered the store’s negligence to follow the
law has provided the opportunity for her underage son to purchase illegal items for which she has
bank statements detailing the charges. She pleaded for the City Council to hold Neighborhood
Liquor and Smokes accountable for their actions and not renew their liquor license.
Humza Firoz, 3505 Lincoln Way, Suite 105, spoke as the Vice President of Neighborhood Liquor
and Smokes. He provided the City Council with information to demonstrate the establishment is
working to remediate the issue by requiring staff to complete the class offered by ABD and
implementing electronic machines to scan IDs. He assured the City Council it is his intention to
ensure underage individuals do not have access to alcohol and tobacco.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input.
Council Member Gartin replied to Mr. Firoz by noting the importance of protecting the youth in
the community from accessing these substances. He stated alcohol and drug abuse is a huge
problem in the local schools and the vulnerability of the children in the community must be
safeguarded. He furthered that he is baffled by the lack of understanding of the consequences as a
business owner and noted the importance to clearly communicate to other area businesses that this
course of action was undertaken due to the perpetual nature of these offenses.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to deny renewal of Class E Liquor License with Class B
Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carryout Beer) and Sunday Sales for Neighborhood Liquor &
Smokes, 3505 Lincoln Way Suite 105.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DOWNTOWN URA CRITERIA: Director Diekmann presented the staff report, noting the City
Council established an Urban Revitalization Area (URA) for the Downtown area to promote
façade rehabilitation for the buildings in the corridor. Financial assistance and tax incentives
become available for approved rehabilitation projects. The current structure of the Downtown
URA was approved in 2001 to support Downtown improvements that are consistent with the
design guidelines of the Downtown Façade Grant Program. This component of the URA was
intentional by the City Council in response to prior programs that did not include eligibility criteria
and allowed all improvements to receive tax abatements. The URA program was updated in 2008,
but there were no significant changes to the criteria.
A request was submitted to the City Council from Dylan Kline of the Ames Economic
Development Commission to allow for a partial property tax abatement schedule of three-, five-,
or ten-years compared to the current three-year allowance and to allow for additional projects to
qualify for abatement by changing the eligibility criteria. Director Diekmann presented the current
eligibility criteria for the Downtown URA before focusing on the Tax Abatement Schedule. He
noted that for Downtown, it uniquely only allows for the three-year 100% abatement option. It is
not clear from the original adoption why only the three-year option is allowed. Staff hypothesized
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that due to limited value of improvements the quick schedule of 100% abatement was adequate as
an incentive compared to lower percentages of abatement over longer periods of time; however,
staff is in support of allowing all three schedule options requested.
Director Diekmann discussed the Downtown URA compared to the Historic District in addition to
options for commercial and residential use and the definition of compliant historical façade with
the City Council. Following, Mr. Diekmann presented the options for consideration by the City
Council as referenced in the staff report. The Council Members expressed their concerns with
maintaining the integrity of the current program while still being flexible and providing financial
support for projects that do not include façade improvements.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Dylan Kline, Director of Business Development, 304 Main Street, Ames, shared Tax Abatement
programs and Downtown Façade Grant are valuable tools for economic development but are not
always useful in conjunction with one another. He pointed out the current state of the program
does not assist the goal of incentivizing development of housing and amenities in the Downtown
area, which is vital to attracting people to visit and live in the Downtown area. Mr. Kline touched
on the balance between compliant historic buildings and creating amenities for Downtown. He
stressed parsing out what qualifies as a compliant historic building so the Downtown does not miss
out on an opportunity for improvement that enhances the enjoyment of the area is imperative.
Council Member Betcher asked whether the Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
has a stance on the options presented in the staff report. Mr. Kline replied he has a personal opinion
but not an organizational option to share. He reiterated the AEDC desires an increase in the
flexibility of the program to encompass more revitalization and amenities Downtown while also
preserving the integrity of the historic nature of the Downtown.
Chris Nelson, Nelson Electric, 239 South Bell Avenue, Ames, shared his support for revising the
criteria to the Downtown Façade Grant, and highlighted that Mr. Kline had hit on many of the high
points for revisions. He expanded upon the demolition of buildings and the existence of vacant
lots. Mr. Nelson stated the map which highlighted contributing versus non-contributing buildings
had several contributing addresses that are parking lots. He encouraged the City Council to
evaluate whether or not abatement would be suitable to apply in areas where there are vacant lots
or parking lots.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to modify the existing program to offer three-, five-, and
ten-year options with the same criteria in place.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Members of the City Council discussed potential concerns regarding changing the program
criteria, including the appropriate use of public dollars, maintaining the historic nature of the
Downtown and discouraging building demolition, appropriate targeted uses for the Downtown,
and the importance of receiving input during the revision process.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, that staff explore Option Three with the definition of
compliant historic façade and the addition of not allowing projects that allow demolition, and do
outreach on Option Four to gage interest of downtown stakeholders in identifying targeted options.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
City Manager Steve Schainker noted staff would work expeditiously with the Chamber of
Commerce to hold a meeting with stakeholders. Council Member Gartin responded with the
request that his fellow Council Members share this information with the entire community to
gather additional input.
URBAN RENEWAL AREA PLAN FOR 2105 AND 2421 NORTH DAYTON AVENUE:
Director Diekmann noted the City Council approved a Development Agreement with Dayton
Avenue Development LLC at its October 5th meeting. That agreement described the terms and
conditions as well as the maximum amount of financial assistance to be rebated via incremental
property taxes to the developer for development of this industrial subdivision. The agreement and
its obligations are predicated on the City approved an Urban Renewal Area and Plan (URP) for
this site. The proposed URP contemplates use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in the form of
property tax rebates to the developer. The value of the incentive is based upon estimated costs of
public improvements needed to support the subdivision. The second condition is upon the
developer to Final Plat the project within the year 2023.
The creation of an Urban Renewal Area first requires the City Council to adopt a resolution of
necessity to initiate the process of adopting the Urban Renewal Plan for an area, explained Director
Diekmann. Approval of the resolution of necessity kicks off several steps including Public Notice
for a Hearing to adopt the Plan.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-586 of Necessity to
initiate proceedings for creating Urban Renewal Area.
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 Rollins, to refer Draft Plan to Planning & Zoning Commission.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to appoint Director of Planning and Housing as
the City’s representative for Consultation Meeting.
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Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-587 setting
December 13, 2022, as date of public hearing for Urban Renewal Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
ANSLEY SUBDIVISION (3210 CEDAR LANE): Director Diekmann noted this land is located
within the service territory of Xenia Rural Water, and therefore cannot be served with water by the
City of Ames unless the territory is transferred to the City. To complete the transfer of the service
territory, the City must accept the territory in order to release Xenia from its service requirements
as a water district. With approval of the agreement, the developer of the Ansley Subdivision will
have fulfilled its condition of approval related to the territory transfer and will be able to proceed
with development.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-588 approving the
agreement to accept the transfer of approximately 59.7 acres of land for Ansley development from
Xenia Rural Water to City of Ames
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Planner Benjamin Campbell reviewed that the rezoning with Master Plan was approved on May
10th, 2022, which rezoned the property from Agricultural (A) to Floating Suburban – Residential
Low Density (FS-RL) with a Planned Unit Development Overlay (PUD) (see Zoning Map –
Attachment B). The proposed Preliminary Plat includes 122 residential lots and one commercial
lot (see Attachment C). Of those residential lots, 117 will contain single-family, detached homes
and the remaining 5 will each contain a series of townhomes (the townhomes are not intended to
be on individual lots). The Preliminary Plat has 18 lots for private alleys, 6 green space lots, and 4
right-of-way lots, which will be dedicated.
Cedar Lane is a planned residential collector street that will be extended approximately 1,000 feet
from where the paving currently ends, including a portion of the road that is currently gravel. The
applicant requested a waiver (Sec. 23.103(1)) to the construction of Cedar Lane south of Rothway
Road and to the accompanying extension of water and wastewater services.
Director Diekmann explained staff supports a conditional waiver, as the neighboring land is
unlikely to develop in the near future based upon ownership by Iowa State University, which
Mayor Haila elaborated upon. Mr. Diekmann discussed compliance with Ames Plan 2040, noting
right-of-way and easements for future needs will be dedicated with development of the property.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
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Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-589 approving
Preliminary Plat for Ansley Subdivision located at 3210 Cedar Lane, with support of the waiver
to construct an extension of Cedar Lane and utilities to the south from the proposed Rothway Road
due to the unique condition that the abutting properties are under the ownership Iowa State
University and its affiliates and that Iowa State University representatives have indicated the land
will be retained for University purposes at this time and into the foreseeable future, thereby making
the extension unnecessary to meet the objectives and standards of the Subdivision Code subject to
the condition that dedication of Cedar Lane right-of-way and the granting of any necessary
easements will occur at the time of final plat.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON AMES CITY HALL INTERIOR UPDATES: Fleet Director Corey Mellies
announced that staff is recommending to reject all bids. He noted moving forward staff would
work internally to complete the projects or potentially work with small bid packages. City Manager
Schainker noted staff will have to identify additional funds in the future for recarpeting.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to Reject all bids and direct staff to work internally or with
small bid packages to complete work.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion nullified.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri to reconsider Item No. 36, Hearing on Ames City
Hall Interior Updates.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Forum when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to reject all bids and direct staff to work internally
or with small bid packages to complete work.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON EMMA MCCARTHY LEE PARK TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS
RENOVATION: The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came
forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to approve report of no bids and direct staff to modify the
plans and/or the completion date based on feedback from plan holders with intent to rebid at a later
date.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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HEARING ON 2022 CDBG CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
(CAPER): Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-590 approving the
submittal of the City’s 2021/22 CAPER.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
SECOND PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24.18 FOR THE
BOUNDARY OF AMES 5TH TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT (ISU
RESEARCH PARK PHASE III): Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to pass on second
reading an ordinance Amending Section 24.18 for the boundary of Ames 5th Tax Increment
Financing District (ISU Research Park Phase III).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Corrieri, to suspend the rules for second reading and third reading
and adoption.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 4481 Amending Section 24.18 for the boundary of Ames 5th Tax Increment Financing District
(ISU Research Park Phase III).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
SECOND PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE REZONING OF 3700-5898 E. LINCOLN, 799
TELLER AVENUE, AND 220 & 420 SOUTH AVENUE AGRICULTURAL (A) TO
INTENSIVE INDUSTRIAL (II): Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second
reading an ordinance Rezoning of 3700-5898 E. Lincoln, 799 Teller Avenue, and 220 & 420 South
Avenue Agricultural (A) to Intensive Industrial (II).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted there were
seven item to consider. The first item was a letter from Dan Culhane, Ames Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO, regarding the Annual Run for the Roses Road Race in Downtown Ames. Mayor
Haila clarified this item was for information only and no action was required.
An email from Jo Hansen regarding Naming of the Downtown Plaza was the second item. Mayor
Haila stated the City Council took the letter into consider when adopting the earlier Resolution and
no further action was required.
The third item was an email from Libuse Brachova regarding a safety concern at the intersection
of Garfield Avenue and Ontario Street.
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Moved by Junck, seconded by Gartin, to refer to Public Works staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
An email from Lynell Dougherty regarding the renaming of the Ames Municipal Airport was the
fourth item. Mayor Haila inquired if there was any interest from the City Council Members in
reconsidering the earlier Resolution, hearing none, no further action was taken.
The fifth item was an email form Steven Jordison and Paul Swofford regarding pedestrian safety
concerns and requesting pedestrian activated warning lights.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to refer to Public Works staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A letter from Cindy Hicks, Ames International Partner Cities Association Board President,
regarding a potential sister city relationship with Podujevo, Kosovo and an upcoming Mayoral
visit was the sixth item. Mayor Haila informed the City Council that the upcoming visit had been
postponed. He noted that more information regarding this item would be available once the visit
was rescheduled.
The seventh item was a memo from Keith Abraham, Director of Parks and Recreation, regarding
the aqua programs at Green Hills. Mayor Haila stated he will share the information with the
individual who put in the request for this information as he knows them personally.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Ex officio Bryce Garman thanked the members of the City Council
for their participation in the joint meeting with Iowa State University Student Government. He
noted he will be gathering input from members of the Student Government to see how to improve
the meeting format in the future. Ex officio Garman shared he would be absent from the following
November City Council meetings as he would be enjoying time on vacation.
Council Member Gartin announced the Ames Patriotic Council would be hosting a Veterans Day
Program on Friday, November 11th, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Ames City Auditorium, 520 6th
Street. He stated that Captain Duane Pitcher, U.S. Navy (retired) and retired City of Ames Finance
Director, would be the featured speaker. He encouraged everyone to attend the event.
Council Member Betcher shared the previous Friday was the kickoff to the Jack Trice Centennial
Celebration at Iowa State University. She noted the event was well attended and encouraged
everyone to stop by to see the new Breaking Barriers sculpture at Jack Trice Stadium. She shared
it was going to be an exciting year of events to celebrate the centennial.
City Manager Schainker announced Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, will be the date of the City
Council Climate Action Workshop. He shared staff is working on a report to synthesize the
complex issue and highlight the recommendations to accomplish the goal set by the City Council
of reaching Net Zero by 2050.
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Mayor Haila noted on Monday, November 7th, 2022, the City of Ames hosted the second
Community Conversation. He shared some of the stories and statistics that were communicated at
the event, stating that the next Community Conversation on Resiliency will be held on Tuesday,
January 31st, 2023, after students return from winter break and start the new semester.
City Manager Schainker provided an update on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator
recruitment process per the request of Council Member Betcher. He noted staff had completed the
national search and reduced the candidates down to a qualified field of semi-finalists who would
be coming onsite to City Hall over the next three weeks for interviews. Assistant City Manager
Deb Schildroth noted there were thirty-two initial applicants, eight of whom were invited to
complete a phone interview. She shared four candidates would be coming onsite, two of which are
Iowa residents and two of which are coming from out of state. City Manager Schainker stated after
the day long interview process, with organizational feedback, staff will determine if one of the
candidates is compatible with the organization and if the candidate believes that as well. He and
Assistant City Manager Schildroth both shared their excitement with moving forward in this
process and noted they will report back with more details upon successful recruitment.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
__________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA NOVEMBER 18, 2022
The Special Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 8:35
a.m. on the 18th day of November 2022. As the City Council Members were in Kansas City for the
National League of Cities Conference and it was impractical for the members to attend in person,
Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Tim Gartin, and Rachel Junck were
brought in telephonically. Council Member Anita Rollins and Ex officio Member Bryce Garman
were absent.
Director of Public Works John Joiner explained on November 8, 2022, the City Council approved
the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) maintenance and construction agreement for the 24th Street
crossing; such approval was contingent upon receipt and review by the City of Ames Legal
Department. Mr. Joiner shared at the time of approval by the City Council, the estimated costs for
UP to make the crossing improvements was $52,270, plus a $5,000 fee for on-going crossing
rights. In the final agreement, UP increased the estimated costs to $102,270 to account for
additional plan review and engineering inspection by UP, along with the $5,000 crossing fee.
Unfortunately, the City has no recourse but to accept this new cost if there is interest in
accomplishing this project, furthered Director Joiner.
Council Member Gartin asked what the City would normally anticipate investing in a sidewalk
similar to the one proposed in the project. Director Joiner replied he would anticipate a cost of
$8,000; however, for this project the City must consider all the expenses UP will incur for
engineering, inspection, planning, and crews traveling to the site.
Council Member Betcher inquired as to why the additional costs were not originally included in
the agreement by UP, as it seemed as though they should have been able to foresee the expenses.
Director Joiner agreed the costs should have been included, clarifying that the costs were
forecasted for plan review and site selection.
Mayor Haila shared a representative from UP is present at the National League of Cities conference
and would be holding walk in appointments this morning. He stated he would stop by to discuss
the agreement with them to better understand the associated costs.
Director Joiner assured the City Council that DOT SWAP funding would be fully utilized for the
overall project, which would help offset the additional expense.
Council Member Gartin noted staff has been working for years on this project and the lack of
communication from UP has been appalling. He acknowledged Director Joiners efforts to keep the
project moving forward.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-591 approving the
updated estimated costs of $102,270 for the Union Pacific Railroad maintenance and construction
agreement for the 24th Street crossing.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Council Member Betcher asked if future maintenance expenses are covered in the additional
expense. Director Joiner replied in the negative, stating any future maintenance needs will be at
cost of the City.
DISPOSITIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Haila noted that there were no items to
consider.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Betcher expressed support for Mayor Haila’s
discussion with the UP representative present at the conference and offered to be present for the
conversation if desired.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adjourn the meeting at
8:42 a.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk
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)
Public Works 2021/22 Shared Use Path
Maintenance (Little
Bluestem)
1 $120,604.90 TK Concrete Inc $0.00 $2,973.45 J. Joiner KS
Public Works 2020/21 Airport
Improvements (Runway 01-
19 & Taxiway A North
Lighting Project)1
1 $390,399.50 Voltmer, Inc. $0.00 $4,018.43 D. Pregitzer KS
Public Works 2021/22 Seal Coat
Improvements & Water
System Improvements
(Stafford Avenue)
1 $990,785.14 Manatts, Inc. $0.00 $8,489.80 T. Peterson KS
Public Works 2021/22 Aterial Street
Pavement Improvements
(North Dakota Avenue,
Ontario Avenue)
1 $1,430,118.60 Con-Struct, Inc. $0.00 $19,528.00 T. Peterson KS
Electric
Services
Cooling Tower Blowdown
Modification Project
1 $354,894.20 Keller Excavating $0.00 $0.00
change in
scope
C. Spence AM
Electric
Services
Computerized
Maintenance Management
Software
1 $88,200.00 Limble CMMS $0.00 $6,174.00 C. Spence AM
Period: 1st – 15th
16th – End of Month
Month & Year: November 2022
For City Council Date: November 22, 2022
Item No. 3
Page 1 of 2
Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
W&Z MONGOLIAN BUFFET INC.
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Mongolian Buffet
BUSINESS
(515) 232-2338
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
1620 South Kellogg Avenue
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER
103
CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
1620 South Kellogg Avenue
CITY
Ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50010
Contact Person
NAME
Wen Yi Zheng
PHONE
(646) 706-2593
EMAIL
peihui100800@yahoo.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
TERM
12 Month
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. 4
Page 2 of 2
BUSINESS TYPE
Corporation
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Wen Yi Zheng Ames Iowa 50014 President 100.00 No
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
MOUNT VERNON FIRE INS CO
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE
Nov 10, 2022
POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
Nov 10, 2023
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
Smart Choice
non-emergency
Administration
fax
To: Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
From: Lieutenant Heath Ropp, Ames Police Department
Date: November 15, 2022
Subject: Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal Reference City Council Agenda
The Council agenda for November 22nd, 2022, includes beer permits and liquor license
renewals for:
• The Café L.C. (2616 Northridge Parkway) - Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service
and Sunday Sales & Catering Privilege
• Aunt Maude’s (543-547 Main Street) - Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and
Sunday Sales
• Thumbs Bar (2816 West Street) - Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and
Sunday Sales
• Tip Top Lounge (201 E Lincoln Way) - Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and
Sunday Sales
• Mongolian Buffet (1620 S Kellogg Ste. 103) - Class B Beer Permit with Sunday Sales
(back to 12 month 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
above businesses.
Item No. 5
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ITEM #: ___6___
DATE: 11-22-22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REPLACEMENT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT BODY-WORN CAMERAS
BACKGROUND:
In 2018, the City Council approved the purchase of body-worn cameras (BWC) for all sworn
police officers. The equipment selected, from WatchGuard, was determined to be the best
option after staff researched and tested several products. WatchGuard is owned by
Motorola Solutions, Inc. These cameras have been in operation since 2018 and continue to
be a vital tool for the police officers and the Ames community.
The equipment related to the cameras includes docking/charging stations and the server
system for storing and retrieving video recordings. The cameras are subject to extreme
temperatures and damage from activities in the field. The expected life of the cameras is
three to four years. The original purchase included a three-year no-fault warranty, and
though the warranty has expired, the officers have had minimal operational issues with the
cameras and related components until recently. Parts are becoming more difficult to obtain
thus repairs are more difficult to complete. The cameras are now in need of replacement.
City staff has evaluated the options to obtain replacement BWC equipment. WatchGuard,
the current vendor for BWCs, is also the vendor for the in-car camera systems. Other
vendors of BWCs exist but transitioning to another vendor would result in incompatibility
with the department’s current equipment and previously recorded data. In addition, staff
believes the WatchGuard products are the best value for the City in terms of costs and the
features of the cameras.
To maintain the continuity of the WatchGuard BWC system, a single source purchase is
required. The City Purchasing Policy requires such a purchase to be approved by City
Council. There is a cooperative contract between WatchGuard and the State of Iowa that
the City can utilize to make this purchase. Purchasing staff has reviewed the proposal from
WatchGuard and determined it is based on the best possible pricing available. The
proposed agreement includes pricing for up to five years and includes device license and
support. The first-year purchase total is $126,822. The remaining years consist of
subscription costs only, as detailed in the table below. The five-year total cost is $190,382.
Contract Year Pricing
1 $ 126,822
2 20,615
3 20,615
4 11,165
5 11,165
TOTAL $ 190,382
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The agreement provided is paid annually and can be cancelled within 30 days of
payment due. The cost of the system includes all elements necessary to purchase,
implement and operate a WatchGuard Vista/V300 system. The proposal includes
equipment, system setup, configuration, testing and training. It also includes a three-year
no-fault warranty for cameras. The warranty provides that if any of the cameras fail for
whatever reason (including battery failure or damage from a dropped device) WatchG uard
will replace them for no cost for the three-year period. The proposal includes a new system
server to manage and store video as the old server is not compatible with the new system.
WatchGuard estimates an 8 to12 week lead time after receipt of the equipment order. The
timeline estimates the deployment of BWC in early spring or summer 2023.
At the time the current BWC system was purchased in 2018, staff did not anticipate that the
equipment would become completely incompatible with future equipment in each
subsequent generation (i.e., the current cameras are not compatible with newer docks, and
vice versa). Therefore, staff has not been budgeting replacement funding for a
complete replacement every few years. Instead, funding for this purchase is
available from the Police Department’s computer replacement account, which
currently has a balance of $321,643. This account has accumulated funds exceeding
what is necessary to replace the Department’s computers, according to the replacement
schedule. In future years, the Police Department’s operating budget will include a
replacement amount that will accumulate for a complete replacement of BWCs and
related equipment on a four-to-five-year schedule.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Waive the City’s purchasing policy requirement for formal bidding procedures
and award a five-year contract to WatchGuard Vista/V300, Motorola Solutions,
Inc., Chicago IL, for Body Worn Cameras, equipment, server, testing and training
in an amount not to exceed $190,382
2. Do not approve the purchase of body-worn cameras.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Both the public and police officers have come to expect the use of body-worn cameras by
police officers. The current camera system is in need of complete replacement in order to
provide reliable video recording and retrieval. The system from WatchGuard provides the
most compatibility with the Department’s needs.
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#: 7
DATE: 11/22/2022
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: WAIVER OF FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND PURCHASE OF
MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND:
Insight Public Sector, Inc. is the City’s provider of licensing and support for Microsoft
Office 365. The Office 365 software includes the city’s email, productivity, collaboration,
and cloud storage system. It is used daily throughout the entire City organization for
communication and the delivery of services.
The City’s Information Technology staff is proposing entering into a Microsoft Enterprise
Agreement that will address three specific areas: 1) Office 365 and associated software,
2) Microsoft Intune software, and 3) Windows client access licenses.
Currently, Microsoft Office 365 software licenses are being paid monthly. The City has
575 licenses, for a total monthly payment of $9,900 ($118,800 annually). This price is
locked in until May 2023. At that time, the price is expected to increase 15-20%
(approximately $142,500 annually). The option exists to pay these licenses on an annual
basis. Paying on an annual basis provides the benefit of being more effic ient with staff
time. Entering into a contract at this time would allow the City to obtain the licenses for
$136,820.46 each year for a three-year period, which staff believes would be a savings
over the expected license cost beginning in May 2023.
The second component of this enterprise agreement is the addition of Microsoft Intune,
Microsoft’s solution for management of Microsoft Windows client computers. This solution
ensures that the software and operating systems on the computers used throughout the
City’s operation stay up-to-date, thereby avoiding security vulnerabilities. In addition to
managing Microsoft Windows and Microsoft software, this software additionally p rovides
a framework to update third-party software such as Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
The cost for this component of the enterprise agreement is $10,500.
The third item is a continuation of Microsoft client access licenses, which were previously
licensed under a 3-year contract that has ended. These licenses allow client computers
to connect to Windows servers. The cost for this component of the enterprise agreement
is $11,500.
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A budget for all three components of the Enterprise Agreement is shown below:
ITEM COST FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT
Office 365 $ 136,820.46
Microsoft Intune 10,500.00
Microsoft Client Access License 11,500.00
FY 2022/23 Operating Budget:
Office 365 $ 118,800.00
Enterprise Agreement 38,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 158,820.46 TOTAL FUNDING $ 156,800.00
The $2,020.46 funding shortfall can be covered with savings in other areas of the IT
Division’s operating budget.
The cost for these three components in the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement remains the
same for year two and three, for a three-year total cost of $476,461.38.
Because Insight Public Sector, Inc., Tempe, AZ is the only authorized provider of these
Microsoft licenses, staff is requesting a waiver of formal bidding requirements to award
a contract to this vendor. The contract includes a provision for cancellation with notice in
future years, if desired by the City.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Waive formal bidding requirements and award a three-year Microsoft Enterprise
Agreement purchase which includes Microsoft Office 365 software licensing,
Microsoft Intune, and Windows client access license to Insight Public Sector,
Inc., Tempe, AZ in the amount not to exceed $158,820.46.
2. Do not approve a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc.
and refer this item back to staff for further information.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Awarding this Enterprise Agreement will provide the City with up-to-date security
improvements and will result in three years of cost savings compared to the cost of
licenses on a monthly basis beginning in 2023.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ITEM # 8
DATE: 11/22/22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF FINANCIAL SOFTWARE HOSTING AND
MAINTENANCE FROM CENTRALSQUARE
BACKGROUND:
CentralSquare Technologies, LLC is the City's software vendor for integrated financial,
payroll, and utility billing. For the past two decades, the City has contracted with the
vendor on an annual basis for software licenses and support.
In July 2021, Council approved the migration of Central Square NaviLine software to
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), hosted by Central Square. This allowed the City to retire
its IBM iSeries server and reduce personnel costs that supported this serv er. On
December 5, 2021, the City completed this transition to SaaS.
The initial signed contract for CentralSquare SaaS services was for a two-year term with
an option for annual renewal thereafter. Staff is requesting authorization for payment of
the second year of the initial term in the amount of $128,074.69. This payment will cover
the expenses through the end of the initial term, which concludes in December 2023.
The operating budget for Information Technology for FY 2022/23 allocates $130,960 for
Central Squares software.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Authorize payment to CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, a CentralSquare
Company of Lake Mary, FL for year two for the software hosting contract in the
amount of $128,074.69.
2. Do not authorize City staff to pay CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, a
CentralSquare Company for year two for the software hosting contract.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
CentralSquare is the sole provider for SaaS and maintenance services for the integrated
financial, payroll, and utility billing used by the City. The City’s experience with this
contract has been positive and mission-critical accounting processes continue to be
completed.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as stated above.
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ITEM # 9
DATE: 11-22-22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: FY 2021/22 ANNUAL STREET FINANCIAL REPORT
BACKGROUND:
Section 312.14 of the Code of Iowa requires each city receiving allotments of Road Use Tax
funds to annually prepare and submit to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) by
December 1 a Street Financial Report. This report contains an accounting of the
expenditures and receipts for the preceding fiscal year.
Those cities not complying with this section of the Code of Iowa will have Road Use Tax
funds withheld until the city complies. City staff has prepared a Street Financial Report for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 (attached).
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the attached 2022 Street Financial Report.
2. Do not approve the 2022 Street Financial Report.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
In order for the City of Ames to continue to receive Road Use Tax funds, it is necessary to
submit an annual Street Financial Report to the IDOT. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative N o. 1, thereby approving the
2022 Street Financial Report.
Bureau of Local Systems
Ames, IA 50010
Fiscal Year 2022
Ames
11/17/2022 12:55:22 PM
City Street Finance Report
General
Fund
Streets
(001)
Road
Use
(110)
Other
Special
Revenues
Debt
Service
(200)
Capitial
Projects
(300)
Utilities
(600 & U0)
Grand
Total
Street Lights $877,633 $877,633
Engineering $376,161 $970,282 $336,342 $1,682,785
Street Maintenance
Expense
$19,084 $4,903,431 $236,770 $5,159,285
Other Professional
Services
$335,075 $121,399 $14,648 $471,122
Storm Drainage $1,182,287 $1,182,287
Street - New Roadway $469,068 $469,068
Street - Capacity
Improvement
$1,208,546 $448,832 $9,369,697 $11,027,075
Principal Payment $10,533,524 $10,533,524
Interest Payment $1,543,535 $1,543,535
Parking $593,150 $593,150
Traffic Control/Safety $179,742 $594,271 $69,484 $843,497
Snow Removal $976,524 $976,524
Snow Removal Salaries $408,106 $408,106
Snow Removal Benefits $187,520 $187,520
Total $1,076,459 $8,989,634 $448,832 $12,077,059 $10,999,930 $2,363,197 $35,955,111
Expenses
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Bureau of Local Systems
Ames, IA 50010
Fiscal Year 2022
Ames
11/17/2022 12:55:22 PM
City Street Finance Report
Revenue
General
Fund
Streets
(001)
Road
Use
(110)
Other
Special
Revenues
Debt
Service
(200)
Capitial
Projects
(300)
Utilities
(600 & U0)
Grand
Total
Levied on Property $830,335 $0 $12,077,059 $12,907,394
Other Taxes (Hotel, LOST)$448,832 $448,832
Federal Grants $109,069 $2,276,152 $2,385,221
State Revenues - Road
Use Taxes
$8,996,396 $8,996,396
Other State Grants - IDOT $71,492 $1,491,971 $1,563,463
Local Contributions $19,100 $19,100
Charges/fees $65,563 $2,363,197 $2,428,760
Assessments $250,101 $250,101
Proceeds from Debt $16,045,287 $16,045,287
Total $1,076,459 $8,996,396 $448,832 $12,077,059 $20,082,611 $2,363,197 $45,044,554
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Bureau of Local Systems
Ames, IA 50010
Fiscal Year 2022
Ames
11/17/2022 12:55:22 PM
City Street Finance Report
Bonds/Loans
Bond/Loan
Description
Principal
Balance
As of 7/1
Total
Principal
Paid
Total
Interest
Paid
Principal
Roads
Interest
Roads
Principal
Balance
As of 6/30
2010 GO BOND $599,724 $599,724 $0 $599,724 $0 $0
2011B GO BOND $1,227,600 $1,227,600 $0 $1,227,600 $0 $0
2012 GO BOND $1,633,792 $1,633,792 $0 $1,633,792 $0 $0
2013 GO BOND $2,195,000 $2,195,000 $22,063 $2,195,000 $22,063 $0
2015 go bond $3,719,248 $558,823 $131,430 $558,823 $131,430 $3,160,425
2014 go bond $2,985,811 $651,042 $66,339 $651,042 $66,339 $2,334,769
2017 GO BOND $3,140,867 $343,681 $104,934 $343,681 $104,934 $2,797,186
2020A GO Bond $8,715,000 $635,000 $349,775 $553,278 $304,760 $8,080,000
2019A GO BOND $9,140,000 $810,000 $311,025 $676,836 $259,892 $8,330,000
2016 GO BOND $2,589,337 $339,702 $70,150 $339,702 $70,150 $2,249,635
2018 GO BOND $5,905,000 $545,000 $237,250 $545,000 $237,250 $5,360,000
2021A GO Bond
PREMIUM
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2021A GO Bond $19,640,000 $2,005,000 $574,972 $1,209,046 $346,717 $17,635,000
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Bureau of Local Systems
Ames, IA 50010
Fiscal Year 2022
Ames
11/17/2022 12:55:22 PM
City Street Finance Report
Equipment
Description Model Year Usage Type Cost Purchased Status
International 7300, Dump Truck 2011 Purchased $116,718 Sold
International 7300, Dump Truck 2011 Purchased $116,643 Sold
International 7300, Dump Truck 2011 Purchased $116,689 Sold
International 7300, Dump Truck 2011 Purchased $116,602 Sold
Honda EB3000CKA, Generator, Portable, Gas Powered 2019 Purchased $1,578 No Change
Ford F150, Pickup 2010 Purchased $24,237 No Change
Fair B4251, Snowcrete, Snow Blower 2011 Purchased $78,384 No Change
Ford F550 Aerial Truck 2012 Purchased $102,488 No Change
Chevrolet Colorado 2012 Purchased $20,638 No Change
Ford Expedition EL, Utility Vehicle 2012 Purchased $47,801 No Change
Ring-O-Matic 550-VACEX, Vacuum, Hydro, Trailer Mounted 2012 Purchased $54,618 No Change
Wanco WT5P55-L5AC, Arrow Board 2012 Purchased $5,103 Sold
Cronkhite Trailer, Flatbed, Tandem Axle 2000 Purchased $3,889 No Change
Kubota L4760 HSTC 2014 Purchased $41,120 No Change
ODB LCT650, Leaf Vacuum, trailer mounted 2013 Purchased $27,354 No Change
ODB LCT650, Leaf Vacuum, trailer mounted 2013 Purchased $27,391 No Change
Ver-Mac PCMS-320 Message Board, Trailer Mounted 2014 Purchased $18,320 No Change
Ford F550 Truck 2015 Purchased $125,948 No Change
H&H TC 20, Trailer 2014 Purchased $7,681 No Change
Deere 544K, Wheel Loader 2014 Purchased $120,254 Sold
Ver-Mac PCMS-548, Message Board, Trailer Mounted 2014 Purchased $17,067 No Change
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Ames, IA 50010
Fiscal Year 2022
Ames
11/17/2022 12:55:22 PM
City Street Finance Report
Description Model Year Usage Type Cost Purchased Status
Zetor, Proxima 120 Tractor 2015 Purchased $63,359 No Change
Ver-Mac PCMS-548, Message Board, Trailer Mounted 2014 Purchased $16,043 No Change
Ver-Mac PCMS-548, Message Board, Trailer Mounted 2014 Purchased $16,043 No Change
Bobcat WS18, Wheel Saw 2002 Purchased $9,926 Traded
International 7300, Dump Truck 2011 Purchased $119,718 Sold
Ingersoll Rand P185WJD, Air Compressor 2002 Purchased $11,496 Sold
Wanco WTSP55-LSAC Arrow Board 2020 Purchased $5,709 No Change
Case DV23 Asphalt Roller 2018 Purchased $35,285 No Change
MacLander Trailer, Falt Bed, Tandem Axle, 20TFBW (14)2005 Purchased $6,057 No Change
Wanco WTSP110, Arrow Board 2006 Purchased $5,724 No Change
Peterbilt 220, Johnson Street Sweeper 2016 Purchased $240,788 Traded
RAM 4500 Dump Truck 2018 Purchased $58,750 No Change
Caterpillar CB22, Asphalt Roller 2013 Purchased $34,048 No Change
International 7300, Dump Truck 2014 Purchased $133,249 No Change
International 7300, Dump Truck 2017 Purchased $157,839 No Change
Chevrolet, Colorado Pickup 2012 Purchased $21,835 No Change
Chicago Pneumatic 185CU Compressor 2019 Purchased $20,616 No Change
International 7300, Dump Truck 2017 Purchased $157,807 No Change
Felling FT-12IT, Trailer 2014 Purchased $6,215 No Change
Smith Concrete Grinding machine SPS10 2013 Purchased $4,118 No Change
Ford F350 Pickup Truck 2010 Purchased $45,507 No Change
International 7500 SFA 6X4 2018 Purchased $206,083 No Change
Bobcat E50 Miniexcavator 2017 Purchased $68,334 No Change
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Bureau of Local Systems
Ames, IA 50010
Fiscal Year 2022
Ames
11/17/2022 12:55:22 PM
City Street Finance Report
Description Model Year Usage Type Cost Purchased Status
RAM 5500 Dump Truck 2016 Purchased $68,862 No Change
Ford F150 Pickup Truck 2017 Purchased $34,919 No Change
Ford F150 Pickup 2017 Purchased $33,157 No Change
Stanley Breaker MBX15 2016 Purchased $12,575 No Change
Huskqvarna Concrete Saw FS5000D 2016 Purchased $22,595 No Change
KM International Hot Box Trailer, KM8000 2020 Purchased $31,748 No Change
Bobcat M7017, Pavement Milling Machine, Hydraulic 2020 Purchased $16,180 No Change
Caterpillar 430F2 Tractor Loader Backhoe 2017 Purchased $124,151 No Change
Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup 2017 Purchased $33,898 No Change
RAM 5500 Dump Truck 2018 Purchased $54,328 No Change
ADDCO AD6200, Message Board, Trailer Mounted 2005 Purchased $15,845 No Change
International 7500 SFA 6X4 2018 Purchased $206,307 No Change
Bobcat S-770, Skid Steer 2020 Purchased $50,304 No Change
Bobcat Wheel Saw W-18 2020 Purchased $14,996 No Change
Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 2WD 2018 Purchased $28,115 No Change
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Truck w/ Flatbed DRW 2019 Purchased $50,443 No Change
Ford F150 Pickup Truck 2018 Purchased $30,004 No Change
Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup 2018 Purchased $30,572 No Change
Cimline Mastic Hot Tar Patch Machine 2019 Purchased $77,050 No Change
Fair 74251, Snowcrete, Snow Blower, 8-feet 2019 Purchased $85,428 No Change
Case 590SN Tractor Loader Backhoe 2019 Purchased $120,518 No Change
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 2020 Purchased $31,022 No Change
Isuzu NPR-HD truck w- EZ-Liner Roadway Line painter 2019 Purchased $153,949 No Change
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Bureau of Local Systems
Ames, IA 50010
Fiscal Year 2022
Ames
11/17/2022 12:55:22 PM
City Street Finance Report
Description Model Year Usage Type Cost Purchased Status
Graco Paint Line Lazer 130H 2Gun 2020 Purchased $5,250 No Change
Graco Paint Line Lazer 130H 2Gun 2020 Purchased $5,250 No Change
Graco Paint Machine Line Driver HD 2020 Purchased $4,975 No Change
Ford F250, Pickup 2017 Purchased $28,954 No Change
Graco Paint Machine Line Driver HD 2020 Purchased $4,975 No Change
Layton Paver, Asphalt 1993 Purchased $26,465 No Change
International HV05 2021 Purchased $203,000 No Change
International HV05 2021 Purchased $187,807 No Change
International HV05 2021 Purchased $187,807 No Change
International HV05 2021 Purchased $187,807 No Change
International HV05 2021 Purchased $187,807 No Change
International HV05 2021 Purchased $187,807 No Change
International HV05 2021 Purchased $187,807 No Change
Peterbilt 220, Schwartz Street Sweeper 2020 Purchased $281,473 No Change
Motor Grader, Cat 140M (Nov 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022)2020 Lease $43,300 Lease Ended
Deere 624k (Dec 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022)2019 Lease $31,400 Lease Ended
VerMac, PCMS 548, Solar Message Board, Trailer Mount 2019 Purchased $18,260 No Change
RAM 4500 Dump Truck 2018 Purchased $42,018 No Change
Trailer 2017 Purchased $17,498 No Change
RAM 4500 Dump Truck 2018 Purchased $63,248 No Change
Bobcat Track Steer T594 2017 Purchased $51,668 No Change
Ford F350 Pickup 2019 Purchased $34,721 No Change
Bobcat Track Steer T76 2021 Purchased $60,434 New
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Bureau of Local Systems
Ames, IA 50010
Fiscal Year 2022
Ames
11/17/2022 12:55:22 PM
City Street Finance Report
Description Model Year Usage Type Cost Purchased Status
Deere 544L, Wheel Loader 2019 Purchased $159,277 No Change
Motor Grader, Cat 140M (Nov 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023)2020 Lease $50,000 Lease
Deere 624k (Dec 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023)2019 Lease $36,000 Lease
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Bureau of Local Systems
Ames, IA 50010
Fiscal Year 2022
Ames
11/17/2022 12:55:22 PM
City Street Finance Report
Street Projects
Project Description Contract Price Final Price Contractor Name
19/20 Bloomington Road - (Grand Ave-
Hoover Ave)
$175,408 $330,680 Manatt's
Campustown Improvements (Welch
Ave)
$2,150,067 $2,073,706 Con-Struct
20/21 Seal Coat (E. 8th Street)$161,610 $152,472 All Star Concrete
20/21 Traffic Signal Program (S. Duff
and S. 5th St)
$208,697 $208,424 Votlmer
20/21 US Highway 69 Improvements
(S. Duff Ave & US Hwy 30 EB Off-
ramp)
$1,019,943 $1,035,070 Con-Struct
19/20 Traffic Signal Program (Lincoln
Way & Beach)
$274,254 $269,369 Van Maanen Electric
ISU Research Park IV (Collaboration)$2,823,758 $2,738,940 Con-Struct
20/21 Seal Coat (Franklin)$946,842 $929,491 Manatt's
20/21 Asphalt (McKinley, Jensen,
Luther)
$1,799,294 $1,802,574 Manatt's
20/21 Concrete (8th Street)$1,256,246 $1,284,528 Manatt's
20/21 Pavement Restoration (Carroll,
Paulson, George Allen, E. 24th,
Stanton, Roosevelt, Gray, Greeley,
Story, Lynn, Pearson, Westwood,
Hawthrone, Ellis, Hillcrest, Edison,
Stafford, Agg, Kildee, Coolidge, Mary,
Briarwood, Oliver)
$202,885 $198,536 Fort Dodge Asphalt
17/18 Main Street Pavers (Main Street
Clark to Burnett)
$175,408 $330,680 Pillar, Inc
19/20 Multi Modal Improvements
(Mortensen Road west of S. Dakota)
$65,496 $78,109 Con-Struct
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Ames, IA 50010
Fiscal Year 2022
Ames
11/17/2022 12:55:22 PM
City Street Finance Report
Summary
Resolution Number:
Execution Date:
Signature:
General
Fund
Streets
(001)
Road
Use
(110)
Other
Special
Revenues
Debt
Service
(200)
Capitial
Projects
(300)
Utilities
(600 & U0)
Grand
Total
Begining Balance $0 $7,827,008 $0 $0 $20,225,008 $0 $28,052,016
SubTotal Expenses (-)$1,076,459 $8,989,634 $448,832 $12,077,059 $10,999,930 $2,363,197 $35,955,111
Subtotal Revenues (+)$1,076,459 $8,996,396 $448,832 $12,077,059 $20,082,611 $2,363,197 $45,044,554
Ending Balance $0 $7,833,770 $0 $0 $29,307,689 $0 $37,141,459
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1
ITEM # 10
DATE: 11/22/22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) AND REPORTING RESOLUTIONS
FOR ANNUAL URBAN RENEWAL REPORT AND CERTIFICATON AND
ANNUAL APPROPRIATION OF KINGLAND AND BARILLA TIF
REBATES
BACKGROUND:
The 2012 Iowa Urban Renewal and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reform bill included
provisions for reporting, including the Annual Urban Renewal Report, which must be
approved by the governing board and provided to the Iowa Department of Management
to be made available to the public on an internet site.
This report includes documents related to the urban renewal districts , such as the plan
documents and City Council actions establishing the districts, as well as financial
information regarding TIF funds related to urban renewal districts. The due date to file the
report is December 1 of each year. The penalty for non-compliance is withholding
certification of tax levies.
The Council Action Form includes financial information for the South Bell, ISU Research
Park District 1, ISU Research Park District 2, Barilla, and Campustown (Kingland) TIF
districts. The attached Annual Urban Renewal Report is for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2022. The new Downtown Reinvestment Act Urban Renewal Area was not approved
until the current fiscal year and is not included in the report.
In addition to the state reporting, the City is requ ired to certify TIF debt with the County
Auditor for the upcoming fiscal year. The ISU Research Park Districts 1 and 2, and the
South Bell debts are General Obligation bonds approved by Council when issued, so no
additional action is required. The Kingland and Barilla TIF districts involve a rebate of
incremental property taxes subject to annual appropriation by the City Council.
A resolution is required for the annual appropriation for the collection and rebate of
incremental taxes per the agreements with Kingland and Barilla. Incremental taxes for
the Kingland TIF are estimated at $26,986 for FY 2023/24 to reach the maximum
amount of the rebate agreement. Incremental taxes for the Barilla TIF are estimated
at $375,000 for the upcoming fiscal year.
2
SUMMARY AND CURRENT STATUS OF TIF DEBT:
South Bell Avenue TIF
The South Bell TIF debt was issued for infrastructure improvements to expand
development along South Bell. The debt with principal of $1,152,000 was issued in 2009 .
With the development starting as we entered a recession, the repayment of the TIF had
a slow start and incremental taxes were not able to cover debt service until recentl y,
resulting in a negative balance for the TIF fund. The TIF district is now generating positive
cashflow and the final bond payment was made in FY 2020/21. Staff expects a partial
release of TIF valuation to general taxation in FY 2022/23 with the TIF debt being
fully paid off that year and the full value released to general taxation in FY 2023/24.
Campustown TIF (Kingland)
The Campustown TIF debt is an annually appropriated rebate of property taxes to
Kingland as an economic development incentive for improvements in the Campustown
area. The maximum amount of the rebate is $2,064,530 or a term of 10 years whichever
comes first. The rebates began in FY 2016/17, a full rebate of property taxes is expected
through FY 2022/23. In FY 2023/24 the maximum rebate amount will be met and part
of the value will be released to general taxation with the full value being released
in FY 2024/25. Since this TIF debt is subject to annual appropriation, the Council is
required to approve the debt (rebate) each year until terms of the agreement are met.
Ames ISU Research Park District 1 & 2
The Ames ISU Research Park (ISURP) TIF debt was issued for infrastructure
improvements to expand development in the ISU Research Park. The debt with principal
of $2,725,000 was issued in 2015. A second TIF district was established within the same
Urban Renewal Area (URA) and bonds with a principal amount of $290,000 were issued
in 2019. The TIF districts were generating positive cashflow by FY 2017/18 and staff
expects the TIF balance accumulated will be able to fully pay off the debt for District
1 and 2 by the end of FY 2022/23. This will mean that the full value of property within
the URA will be released to general taxation in FY 2023/24. While the TIF bonds will
not be fully retired until FY 2030/3, the accumulated TIF balance will be spent down
to make the bond payments.
Barilla TIF
The Barilla TIF debt is an annually appropriated rebate of property taxes to Barilla as an
economic development incentive for expansion to their facility. The maximum amount of
the rebate is $2,487,805, a reduction from the original agreement of $3,000,000 by
17.07% due to attaining only 34 of 41 jobs in the employment target. The rebates began
in FY 20/21, we expect a full rebate of property taxes through FY 2 5/26. In FY 26/27 the
maximum rebate amount will be met, and part of the value will be released to general
taxation with the full value being released in FY 27/28. Since this TIF debt is subject to
annual appropriation, the Council is required to approve the debt (rebate) each year until
terms of the agreement are met.
3
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the City’s annual 2022 Urban Renewal Report and resolutions
appropriating the payment of a rebate of incremental taxes for the Campustown
(Kingland) and Barilla TIF districts.
2. Do not approve the report and resolution and refer back to staff.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
In order for the City to comply with mandated reporting requirements and fulfill
requirements under the development agreements with Kingland and Barilla, it is
necessary to submit this report to the Iowa Department of Management by
December 1 of this year and approve the appropriation of the tax increment rebates.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
Levy Authority Summary
Local Government Name: AMES
Local Government Number: 85G811
Active Urban Renewal Areas U.R.
#
# of Tif
Taxing
Districts
AMES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARK URBAN RENEWAL 85012 0
AMES SOUTH B ELL AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL 85021 2
AMES CAMPUSTOWN URBAN RENEWAL 85023 1
AMES ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL 85024 4
AMES BARILLA URBAN RENEWAL 85026 1
TIF Debt Outstanding: 2,498,565
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 07012021: 608,336 0
Amount of 07012021 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
TIF Revenue: 0
TIF Sp. Revenue Fund Interest: 17,417
Property Tax Replacement Claims 1,619,354
Asset Sales & Loan Repayments: 0
Total Revenue: 1,636,771
Rebate Expenditures: 686,715
NonRebate Expenditures: 331,425
Returned to County Treasurer: 0
Total Expenditures: 1,018,140
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 06302022: 1,226,967 0
Amount of 06302022 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
YearEnd Outstanding TIF
Obligations, Net of TIF Special
Revenue Fund Balance: 253,458
Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Urban Renewal Area Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARK URBAN RENEWAL
UR Area Number: 85012
UR Area Creation Date:
UR Area Purpose:
Tax Districts within this Urban Renewal Area Base
No.
I ncrement
No.
Increment
Value
Used
Urban Renewal Area Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Taxable 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Homestead Credits 0
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 07012021: 0 0
Amount of 07012021 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
TIF Revenue: 0
TIF Sp. Revenue Fund Interest: 0
Property Tax Replacement Claims 0
Asset Sales & Loan Repayments: 0
Total Revenue: 0
Rebate Expenditures: 0
NonRebate Expenditures: 0
Returned to County Treasurer: 0
Total Expenditures: 0
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 06302022: 0 0
Amount of 06302022 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
♣ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Urban Renewal Area Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES SOUTH BELL AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL
UR Area Number: 85021
UR Area Creation Date: 01/2009
UR Area Purpose:
To expand the available inventory
of fully serviced industrial land
within Ames.
Tax Districts within this Urban Renewal Area Bas e
No.
I ncrement
No.
Increment
Value
Used
AMES CITY/AMES SCH/SOUTH BELL AVENUE UR BAN R ENEW L TIF INCREM 850586 850186 9,991,530
AMES CITY AG/AMES SCH/SOUTH B ELL AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL TIF INCREM 850587 850187 5,378
Urban Renewal Area Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 6,400 0 11,101,700 0 0 0 11,108,100 0 11,108,100
Taxable 5,378 0 9,991,530 0 0 0 9,996,908 0 9,996,908
Homestead Credits 0
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 07012021: 254,742 0
Amount of 07012021 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
TIF Revenue: 0
TIF Sp. Revenue Fund Interest: 0
Property Tax Replacement Claims 252,816
Asset Sales & Loan Repayments: 0
Total Revenue: 252,816
Rebate Expenditures: 0
NonRebate Expenditures: 0
Returned to County Treasurer: 0
Total Expenditures: 0
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 06302022: 1,926 0
Amount of 06302022 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Projects For AMES SOUTH BELL AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL
South Bell Infrastructure
Description:Public Infrastructure for South Bell Area
Classification:Roads, Bridges & Utilities
Physically Complete:Yes
Payments Complete:No
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Debts/Obligations For AMES SOUTH BELL AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL
2009B GO Bonds
Debt/Obligation Type:Gen. Obligation Bonds/Notes
Principal:0
Interest:0
Total:0
Annual Appropriation?:No
Date Incurred:10/29/2009
FY of Last Payment:2021
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Tied To Debt:
Tied To Project:
NonRebates For AMES SOUTH BELL AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL
TIF Expenditure Amount:0
2009B GO Bonds
South Bell Infrastructure
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Outstanding TIF backed GO bonds will be retired in FY 2021, however the TIF
revenues were not able to cover the debt service over the term of the bonds
resulting a negative balance. TIF revenues will be claimed through FY 23 to fund
the debt service.
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Sum of Private Investment Made Within This Urban Renewal Area
during FY 2022
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
TIF Taxing District Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES SOUTH BELL AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL (85021)
TIF Taxing District Name: AMES CITY/AMES SCH/SOUTH BELL AVENUE URBAN RENEWL TIF INCREM
TIF Taxing District Inc. Number: 850186
TIF Taxing District Base Year: 2008
FY TIF Revenue First Received: 2010
Subject to a Statutory end date? Yes
Fis cal year this TIF Taxing District
statutorily ends: 2030
UR Designat ion
Sl um No
B l i ghted No
Economic Development 01/2009
TIF Taxing District Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 0 0 11,101,700 0 0 0 11,101,700 0 11,101,700
Taxable 0 0 9,991,530 0 0 0 9,991,530 0 9,991,530
Homestead Credits 0
Frozen Base V alue Max Increment Value Increment Used Increment Not Used Increment Revenue Not Used
Fiscal Year 2022 14,312 9,991,530 9,991,530 0 0
FY 2022 TIF Revenue Received: 0
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
TIF Taxing District Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES SOUTH BELL AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL (85021)
TIF Taxing District Name: AMES CITY AG/AMES SCH/SOUTH BELL AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL TIF
INCREM
TIF Taxing District Inc. Number: 850187
TIF Taxing District Base Year: 2008
FY TIF Revenue First Received: 2011
Subject to a Statutory end date? Yes
Fis cal year this TIF Taxing District
statutorily ends: 2031
UR Designat ion
Sl um No
B l i ghted No
Economic Development 01/2009
TIF Taxing District Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural R esidential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 6,400 0 0 0 0 0 6,400 0 6,400
Taxable 5,378 0 0 0 0 0 5,378 0 5,378
Homestead Credits 0
Frozen Base V alue Max Increment Value Increment Used Increment Not Used Increment Revenue Not Used
Fiscal Year 2022 218 5,378 5,378 0 0
FY 2022 TIF Revenue Received: 0
Urban Renewal Area Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES CAMPUSTOWN URBAN RENEWAL
UR Area Number: 85023
UR Area Creation Date: 11/2014
UR Area Purpose:
To promote economic development
in the Campustown area through
the expansion of office and retail
space.
Tax Districts within this Urban Renewal Area Bas e
No.
I ncrement
No.
Increment
Value
Used
AMES CITY/AMES SCH/CAMPUSTOWN UR BAN R ENEW AL TIF INCREM 850630 850230 13,607,800
Urban Renewal Area Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 0 0 17,075,000 0 0 0 17,075,000 0 17,075,000
Taxable 0 0 15,367,500 0 0 0 15,367,500 0 15,367,500
Homestead Credits 0
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 07012021: 801 0
Amount of 07012021 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
TIF Revenue: 0
TIF Sp. Revenue Fund Interest: 0
Property Tax Replacement Claims 316,386
Asset Sales & Loan Repayments: 0
Total Revenue: 316,386
Rebate Expenditures: 316,386
NonRebate Expenditures: 0
Returned to County Treasurer: 0
Total Expenditures: 316,386
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 06302022: 801 0
Amount of 06302022 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
▲ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Projects For AMES CAMPUSTOWN URBAN RENEWAL
Campustown Kingland Building
Description:Office and Retail Development
Classification:Commercial office properties
Physically Complete:Yes
Payments Complete:Yes
▲ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Debts/Obligations For AMES CAMPUSTOWN URBAN RENEWAL
Campustown Urban Renewal
Debt/Obligation Type:Rebates
Principal:316,386
Interest:0
Total:316,386
Annual Appropriation?:Yes
Date Incurred:11/10/2015
FY of Last Payment:2022
▲ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Rebate Paid To:
Tied To Debt:
Tied To Project:
Projected Final FY of Rebate:
Rebates For AMES CAMPUSTOWN URBAN RENEWAL
Kingland Systems
TIF Expenditure Amount:316,386
Kingland Systems
Campustown Urban Renewal
Campustown Kingland Building
2022
▲ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Urban renewal area for Campustown Redevelopment. Rebate of TIF to Kingland Campus
Properties per development agreement provides a total of $2,064,530 in tax rebate
or a period of 10 years, whichever comes first. Subject to annual appropriation.
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Sum of Private Investment Made Within This Urban Renewal Area
during FY 2022
▲ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
TIF Taxing District Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES CAMPUSTOWN URBAN RENEWAL (85023)
TIF Taxing District Name: AMES CITY/AMES SCH/CAMPUSTOWN URBAN RENEWAL TIF INCREM
TIF Taxing District Inc. Number: 850230
TIF Taxing District Base Year: 2014
FY TIF Revenue First Received: 2017
Subject to a Statutory end date? Yes
Fis cal year this TIF Taxing District
statutorily ends: 2037
UR Designat ion
Sl um No
B l i ghted No
Economic Development 11/2013
TIF Taxing District Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 0 0 17,075,000 0 0 0 17,075,000 0 17,075,000
Taxable 0 0 15,367,500 0 0 0 15,367,500 0 15,367,500
Homestead Credits 0
Frozen Base V alue Max Increment Value Increment Used Increment Not Used Increment Revenue Not Used
Fiscal Year 2022 3,467,200 13,607,800 13,607,800 0 0
FY 2022 TIF Revenue Received: 0
▲ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Urban Renewal Area Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL
UR Area Number: 85024
UR Area Creation Date: 11/2013
UR Area Purpose:
To promote economic development
for Iowa State University Research
Park by extending public
infrastructure.
Tax Districts within this Urban Renewal Area Bas e
No.
I ncrement
No.
Increment
Value
Used
AMES CITY/AMES SCH/ISU R ESEAR CH PARK UR BAN R ENEW AL TIF INCREM 850628 850228 39,161,430
AMES CITY AG/AMES SCH/ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL TIF INCREM 850629 850229 0
AMES CITY/AMES SCH/ISU R ESEAR CH PARK DISTRICT 2 UR TIF INC REMENT 850658 850659 2,431,530
AMES CITY AG/AMES SCH/ISU RESEARCH PARK DISTR ICT 2 UR TIF INCREMENT 850660 850661 0
Urban Renewal Area Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric U tility Total
As s essed 0 0 43,512,700 2,701,700 0 0 46,214,400 0 46,214,400
Taxable 0 0 39,161,430 2,431,530 0 0 41,592,960 0 41,592,960
Homestead Credits 0
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 07012021: 863,460 0
Amount of 07012021 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
TIF Revenue: 0
TIF Sp. Revenue Fund Interest: 17,417
Property Tax Replacement Claims 1,050,152
Asset Sales & Loan Repayments: 0
Total Revenue: 1,067,569
Rebate Expenditures: 0
NonRebate Expenditures: 331,425
Returned to County Treasurer: 0
Total Expenditures: 331,425
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 06302022: 1,599,604 0
Amount of 06302022 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
♣ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Projects For AMES ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL
ISURP Infrastructure Extension
Description:Extension of public infrastructure to serve ISURP
Classification:Roads, Bridges & Utilities
Physically Complete:Yes
Payments Complete:Yes
♣ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Debts/Obligations For AMES ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL
General Obligation Series 2015A
Debt/Obligation Type:Gen. Obligation Bonds/Notes
Principal:1,625,000
Interest:186,850
Total:1,811,850
Annual Appropriation?:No
Date Incurred:11/13/2015
FY of Last Payment:2027
♣ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Tied To Debt:
Tied To Project:
NonRebates For AMES ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL
TIF Expenditure Amount:331,425
General Obligation Series 2015A
ISURP Infrastructure Extension
♣ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
TIF Ord. amended 11.12.2019
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Sum of Private Investment Made Within This Urban Renewal Area
during FY 2022
♣ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
TIF Taxing District Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL (85024)
TIF Taxing District Name: AMES CITY/AMES SCH/ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL TIF INCREM
TIF Taxing District Inc. Number: 850228
TIF Taxing District Base Year: 2014
FY TIF Revenue First Received: 2017
Subject to a Statutory end date? Yes
Fis cal year this TIF Taxing District
statutorily ends: 2037
UR Designat ion
Sl um No
B l i ghted No
Economic Development 11/2013
TIF Taxing District Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 0 0 43,512,700 0 0 0 43,512,700 0 43,512,700
Taxable 0 0 39,161,430 0 0 0 39,161,430 0 39,161,430
Homestead Credits 0
Frozen Base V alue Max Increment Value Increment Used Increment Not Used Increment Revenue Not Used
Fiscal Year 2022 149,100 39,161,430 39,161,430 0 0
FY 2022 TIF Revenue Received: 0
♣ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
TIF Taxing District Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL (85024)
TIF Taxing District Name: AMES CITY AG/AMES SCH/ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL TIF
INCREM
TIF Taxing District Inc. Number: 850229
TIF Taxing District Base Year: 2014
FY TIF Revenue First Received:
Subject to a Statutory end date? No
UR Designat ion
Sl um No
B l i ghted No
Economic Development No
TIF Taxing District Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Taxable 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Homestead Credits 0
Frozen Base V alue Max Increment Value Increment Used Increment Not Used Increment Revenue Not Used
Fiscal Year 2022 394,222 0 0 0 0
FY 2022 TIF Revenue Received: 0
TIF Taxing District Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL (85024)
TIF Taxing District Name: AMES CITY/AMES SCH/ISU RESEARCH PARK DISTRICT 2 UR TIF INCREMENT
TIF Taxing District Inc. Number: 850659
TIF Taxing District Base Year: 2018
FY TIF Revenue First Received:
Subject to a Statutory end date? No
UR Designat ion
Sl um No
B l i ghted No
Economic Development No
TIF Taxing District Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 0 0 0 2,701,700 0 0 2,701,700 0 2,701,700
Taxable 0 0 0 2,431,530 0 0 2,431,530 0 2,431,530
Homestead Credits 0
Frozen Base V alue Max Increment Value Increment Used Increment Not Used Increment Revenue Not Used
Fiscal Year 2022 9,561 2,431,530 2,431,530 0 0
FY 2022 TIF Revenue Received: 0
♣ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
TIF Taxing District Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES ISU RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL (85024)
TIF Taxing District Name: AMES CITY AG/AMES SCH/ISU RESEARCH PARK DISTRICT 2 UR TIF
INCREMENT
TIF Taxing District Inc. Number: 850661
TIF Taxing District Base Year: 2018
FY TIF Revenue First Received:
Subject to a Statutory end date? No
UR Designat ion
Sl um No
B l i ghted No
Economic Development No
TIF Taxing District Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Taxable 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Homestead Credits 0
Frozen Base V alue Max Increment Value Increment Used Increment Not Used Increment Revenue Not Used
Fiscal Year 2022 82,210 0 0 0 0
FY 2022 TIF Revenue Received: 0
Urban Renewal Area Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES BARILLA URBAN RENEWAL
UR Area Number: 85026
UR Area Creation Date: 07/2017
UR Area Purpose:
This urban renewal area was
created to facilitate the expansion
of the Barilla manufacturing
facility at 3303 and 3311 East
Lincoln Way.
Tax Districts within this Urban Renewal Area Bas e
No.
I ncrement
No.
Increment
Value
Used
AMES CITY/AMES SCH/BARILLA UR BAN R ENEW AL TIF INCR EM 850638 850238 15,927,900
Urban Renewal Area Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 0 0 0 54,740,900 0 0 54,740,900 0 54,740,900
Taxable 0 0 0 49,266,810 0 0 49,266,810 0 49,266,810
Homestead Credits 0
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 07012021: 1,183 0
Amount of 07012021 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
TIF Revenue: 0
TIF Sp. Revenue Fund Interest: 0
Property Tax Replacement Claims 0
Asset Sales & Loan Repayments: 0
Total Revenue: 0
Rebate Expenditures: 370,329
NonRebate Expenditures: 0
Returned to County Treasurer: 0
Total Expenditures: 370,329
TIF Sp. Rev. Fund Cash Balance
as of 06302022: 371,512 0
Amount of 06302022 Cash Balance
Restricted for LMI
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Projects For AMES BARILLA URBAN RENEWAL
Barilla Expansion
Description:
Expansion of pasta production and transportation facilities
at Barilla America Inc.
Classification:Industrial/manufacturing property
Physically Complete:Yes
Payments Complete:Yes
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Debts/Obligations For AMES BARILLA URBAN RENEWAL
Barilla TIF Rebate
Debt/Obligation Type:Rebates
Principal:370,329
Interest:0
Total:370,329
Annual Appropriation?:Yes
Date Incurred:11/13/2018
FY of Last Payment:2022
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Rebate Paid To:
Tied To Debt:
Tied To Project:
Projected Final FY of Rebate:
Rebates For AMES BARILLA URBAN RENEWAL
Ames Barilla
TIF Expenditure Amount:370,329
Ames Barilla
Barilla TIF Rebate
Barilla Expansion
2022
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Jobs For AMES BARILLA URBAN RENEWAL
Project:Barilla Expansion
Company Name:Barilla America Inc
Date Agreement Began:11/13/2018
Date Agreement Ends:11/13/2023
Number of Jobs Created or Retained:41
Total Annual Wages of Required Jobs:2,039,897
Total Estimated Private Capital Investment:64,000,000
Total Estimated Cost of Public Infrastructure:0
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
Entered development agreement in November 2018. Beginning in FY 2019/20 incremental
taxes will be rebated to Barilla for a period of 10 years or a total of $3,000,000.
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during FY 2022
64000000
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
TIF Taxing District Data Collection
Local Government Name: AMES (85G811)
Urban Renewal Area: AMES BARILLA URBAN RENEWAL (85026)
TIF Taxing District Name: AMES CITY/AMES SCH/BARILLA URBAN RENEWAL TIF INCREM
TIF Taxing District Inc. Number: 850238
TIF Taxing District Base Year: 2017
FY TIF Revenue First Received:
Subject to a Statutory end date? No
UR Designat ion
Sl um No
B l i ghted No
Economic Development No
TIF Taxing District Value by Class 1/1/2020 for FY 2022
Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Other Military Total Gas/Electric Utility Total
As s essed 0 0 0 54,740,900 0 0 54,740,900 0 54,740,900
Taxable 0 0 0 49,266,810 0 0 49,266,810 0 49,266,810
Homestead Credits 0
Frozen Base V alue Max Increment Value Increment Used Increment Not Used Increment Revenue Not Used
Fiscal Year 2022 38,813,000 15,927,900 15,927,900 0 0
FY 2022 TIF Revenue Received: 0
♦ Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2021 2022
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: NORTH SUNSET RIDGE SANITARY SEWER (798 N. 500th AVENUE)
BACKGROUND:
The City Council approved a contract rezoning agreement for adoption of the Master Plan
for North Sunset Ridge Subdivision (the site - 798 N. 500th Avenue) on July 26, 2022. It
will be necessary to construct an oversize d 12” sanitary sewer through the North
Sunset Ridge Subdivision to serve the land to the west that is designated for future
growth in Ames Growth Plan 2040. The contract rezoning agreement includes a
cost sharing provision for this sewer where the developer paid for the project
design and will pay for a proportionate share of the construction based upon the
equivalent costs of a standard 8” sanitary sewer. The remaining construction
expenses are considered “oversizing” costs for the City and will be financed
through by American Rescue Plan Act funds.
The proposed project will consist of the installation of 3,500 linear feet of 12” sanitary
main. Due to parts of the sanitary sewer line (aprox. 340 linear feet) being through
a parcel in the county, staff has been working with Story County to obtain a
conditional use permit as required by their land development (zoning) codes.
The conditional use permit is for an area approximately 50 x 340 feet. City and County
staff walked the area to inventory resources and found it to be heavily wooded with other
high quality plant materials. The proposed project would require tree removal of
approximately 100 4-inch caliper or larger trees. Story County has indicated to staff that
with more than a 15% disturbance of the parcel area for the sewer project they could
require up to 6 to 1 tree mitigation for replanting of trees with 2.5-inch caliper canopy
trees.
Tree mitigation could cost up to $180,000 based upon the tree size and depending on the
mitigation 6 to 1 ratio. Additionally, this magnitude of tree planting would be difficult to
implement due to lack of area for planting of new trees where the sewer line is planned.
To avoid as much tree removal as possible, a bid alternate is included in the plans
and specifications for directional drilling under the majority of the trees. However,
some trees would selectively be removed to get equipment to the trunk -line sewer for new
manhole placement at the connection point.
Staff will evaluate the cost effectiveness of the directional drilling option before a
recommendation is made to the City Council. If the City Council finds the directional
drilling alternative to be too costly, or inappropriate for this type of project, the staff will
work with the County staff to finalize an appropriate tree mitigation plan. It should be noted
ITEM # 11
DATE: 11-22-22
that if tree mitigation is ultimately required it, will be accomplished separately from the
contract for the construction of sanitary sewer line.
Bolton & Menk has completed plans and specifications for this contract. Revenue and
expenses associated with this project are estimated as follows:
Available
Revenue
Estimated
Expenses
Hunziker Development Funds (per Agreement) $604,725
American Rescue Plan Act Funds $1,065,000
Construction (this project) – Base Bid $ 730,220.00
Construction (this project) – Bid Alternate $ 31,689.00
Engineering/Administration (overall total) $ 76,190.00
$1,669,725 $ 838,099.00
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the North Sunset Ridge Sanitary Sewer
project and establish December 14, 2022, as the date of letting and December 20,
2022, as the date for report of bids.
2. Direct staff to revise the project.
MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project advances the City of Ames commitment to provide infrastructure for new land
development as established in the Ames Growth Plan 2040. This project was designed
in accordance with the latest standards, and the Engineer’s estimate is within the
identified funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and Hunziker Development.
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: __12___
DATE: 11-22-22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: FURMAN AQUATIC CENTER POOL BASIN PAINTING PROJECT
BACKGROUND:
This project includes preparing and painting the surface of all three basins at the Furman
Aquatic Center. The facility was first painted in 2009 and again prior to the 2017 season. It
is recommended to paint the basins every five to seven years to protect the concrete from
the chlorinated water. Painting specifications were sent out for bid earlier this spring and
the two bids received were both around $300,000, approximately $150,000 over the budget
set at that time.
Staff believes the timing of the bid solicitation was a significant factor in the high
bids received. The goal now is to solicit bids while contractors are still scheduling
their work for 2023. The work will be completed after the 2023 season, which will be
the seventh season since it was last painted.
Jeff Bartley, Engineer with Water’s Edge Aquatics, Lenexa, Kansas, developed the
specifications and prepared a cost estimate. Mr. Bartley will also provide progress review
visits during various stages of the process including surface prep, painting progress, and
final completion. The Engineer’s estimate for this project is as follows:
Engineer’s Estimate:
Crack Repair, Leveling, Prepare and Paint all Basins $202,000
Engineering $ 5,000
Total Estimate $207,000
In anticipation of rebidding this project, the FY 2022/23 adjusted budget includes $231,404
to paint all three basins. This available funding has been increased from the original project
budget with savings from the completed Homewood Golf Course Sidewalk Project.
The contractor will be able to start the project by September 15, 2023 and will be required
to have the project completed by April 15, 2024.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Furman Aquatic Center Pool Basin
Painting Project and set the bid due date for December 21, 2022, and January 10,
2023, as the date of hearing and award of the contract.
2. Do not approve the plans and specifications.
2
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The basin repainting project will protect the concrete pool basins from chlorinated water
and continue to provide residents with an excellent facility. Staff believes the timing of the
bid letting will provide for more competitive bids that fall within the available funding for the
project.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
515.239.5101 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
City Clerk’s Office
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Item No. 13
MEMO
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: City Clerk’s Office
Date: November 22, 2022
Subject: Contract and Bond Approval
There is no Council Action Form for Item No. 13. Council approval of the
contract and bond for this project is simply fulfilling a State Code requirement.
Smart Choice
Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Engineering 515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
Public Works Department
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone 515-239-5160 ♦ Fax 515-239-5404
November 8, 2022
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
RE: Sunset Ridge, 8th Addition Financial Security Reduction- Final
Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify that all public sidewalk required as a condition for approval of the final plat of
Sunset Ridge 8th Addition, have been completed in an acceptable manner by various sub-
contractors of Ames, Iowa. The above-mentioned improvements have been inspected by the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department of the City of Ames, Iowa and found to
meet City specifications and standards.
As a result of this certification, it is recommended that the financial security for public
improvements on file with the City for this subdivision be released in full.
Sincerely,
John C. Joiner, P.E.
Director
JJ/cc
cc: Finance, Developer, Planning & Housing, Subdivision file
Item No. 14
Smart Choice
Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Engineering 515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
Public Works Department
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone 515-239-5160 ♦ Fax 515-239-5404
November 8, 2022
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
RE: Scenic Valley 5th Addition Financial Security Reduction #2
Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify that the asphalt surface pavement, manhole adjustments, portion of the
sidewalk, streetlights, and portion of street trees required as a condition for approval of the final
plat of Scenic Valley 5th Addition have been completed in an acceptable manner by Manatt’s
Inc. of Ames, Iowa. The above-mentioned improvements have been inspected by the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department of the City of Ames, Iowa, and found to
meet City specifications and standards.
As a result of this certification, it is recommended that the financial security for public
improvements on file with the City for this subdivision be reduced to $4,753.00. The remaining
work covered by this financial security includes portion of public sidewalk, ADA sidewalk ramps,
COSESCO (erosion control) and portion of street trees.
Sincerely,
John C. Joiner, P.E.
Director
JJ/cc
cc: Finance, Planning & Housing, Subdivision file
Item No. 15
Scenic Valley 5th Addition
Financial Security Reduction #2
November 8, 2022
Page 2
Description and Quantities of Activities to be completed and accepted
Smart Choice
Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Engineering 515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
Public Works Department
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone 515-239-5160 ♦ Fax 515-239-5404
November 8, 2022
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
RE: Hayden’s Crossing 2nd Addition Financial Security Reduction #6
Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify that a portion of the public sidewalk and portion of the street trees required as
a condition for approval of the final plat of Hayden’s Crossing 2nd Addition has been completed
in an acceptable manner by various homebuilders. The above-mentioned improvements have
been inspected by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department of the City of Ames,
Iowa and found to meet City specifications and standards.
As a result of this certification, it is recommended that the financial security for public
improvements on file with the City for this subdivision be set at $5,580.00. The remaining work
covered by this financial security includes installation of public sidewalk, a pedestrian ramp, and
street trees.
Sincerely,
John C. Joiner, P.E.
Director
JJ/cc
cc: Finance, Planning & Housing, Subdivision file
Item No. 16
Hayden’s Crossing 2nd Addition
Financial Security Reduction # 6
November 8, 2022
Smart Choice
Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Engineering 515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
Public Works Department
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone 515-239-5160 ♦ Fax 515-239-5404
November 8, 2022
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
RE: Scenic Valley 6th Addition Financial Security Reduction #2
Letter of Credit on File: $523,253.00
Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify that the following activities required as a condition for approval of the final plat
of Scenic Valley 6th Addition have been completed in an acceptable manner by Ames Trenching
Inc, and Manatt’s Inc.
1. Sanitary Sewer Main and Services 5. COSESCO
2. Final Pavement, HMA, Surface, 2” 6. Street Lights
3. Portions of Sidewalk
4. Portion of Street Trees
The above-mentioned improvements have been inspected by the Engineering Division of the
Public Works Department of the City of Ames, Iowa, and found to meet City specifications and
standards.
As a result of this certification, it is recommended that the financial security for public
improvements on file with the City for this subdivision be reduced to $43,380.25. The remaining
work covered by this financial security includes portion of Sidewalk, PCC, 4”, Sidewalks, PCC, 6,
detectable warning panels and portion of street trees.
Sincerely,
John C. Joiner, P.E.
Director
JJ/cc
cc: Finance, Planning & Housing, Subdivision file
Item No. 17
Scenic Valley 6th Addition
Financial Security Reduction #2
November 8, 2022
Page 2
Remaining public improvements description and quantities to be completed and accepted.
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ITEM # __18__
DATE: 11-22-22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL – OUTLAWS, 2522 CHAMBERLAIN ST.
BACKGROUND:
Outlaws, located at 2522 Chamberlain Street, has applied for renewal of its Class C
Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales privilege. These state licenses
and permits must receive approval by the local authority (City Council ) before they can
be issued by the state.
The Police Department conducts compliance checks on establishments that hold liquor
licenses in the City of Ames. The compliance checks are completed by taking an
underage person to liquor licenses establishments who then attempts to purchase
alcohol. A business passes the check if the employee asks for identification and
correctly refuses the purchase. An establishment fails the compliance check if the
employee sells to the underage person.
The Police Department conducted one such compliance check at Outlaws on March 25,
2021. An employee of Outlaws sold alcohol to an underage person during the check
and was cited.
The Police Department conducted a follow-up compliance check on October 20,
2022, when an employee again sold alcohol to a minor. This is the second
violation within two years and Iowa Code 123.50(3)(b) prescribes a 30-day
suspension and $1,500 fine. This suspension and fine will be imposed on the
establishment by ABD regardless of whether the City Council chooses to approve
or deny the requested renewal.
In addition to the failed compliance checks, in the previous 12 months, Ames
officers have cited 15 underage individuals for being on-premises (detailed in the
attachment). Of those 15, officers were able to verify six used faked IDs to get into the
bar. Two other individuals stated they were let in because they knew staff
members of the bar. It is worth noting that officers are unable to determine how the
remaining underage individuals entered the bar.
In addition to the two compliance check failures in less than two years and the
on-premise citations, the Police Department has received a complaint from an ex-
employee stating it is the practice of the establishment to let certain minors in.
The Police Department received meeting minutes from a staff meeting that stated, “No
minors let in unless I am asked” (attached). This instruction came from a manager of the
business. The Police Department spoke with that manager, who admitted the notes
were accurate. However, the manager’s explanation was that if a minor tried to get in,
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staff would tell him, and he would tell the minor they could not enter. The Police
Department does not believe this explanation is consistent with what the written
instruction says (the written statement implies that minors can be allowed in if the
manager’s permission is obtained). Additionally, staff is mystified as to why the
establishment would have a policy that only a manager—rather than the person
checking IDs at the door or any other employee—would be empowered to turn away a
minor attempting to enter the establishment.
Staff met with the license holder and his attorney on November 9, at the request of the
license holder. At that meeting, the license holder said when they found out about the
manager’s correspondence in December 2021 or January 2022, the manager was
reassigned to a different liquor establishment owned by the same license holder. This
suggests to City staff that the establishment’s ownership had knowledge of minors
being allowed in; however, the license holder also said this manager was only filling in
short-term. The license holder said they have hired a new manager since that time and
this problem has been corrected. However, it is clear minors were found on premi se
after the change in management, albeit some were in the possession of a fake ID.
In addition to the staff meeting minutes described above, the Police Department
acquired text messages from a former Outlaws employee that suggest minors could be
granted entry with the use of a “code word” at the door. At the November 9 meeting
between the license holder and City staff, the license holder theorized that these code
words could be some sort of VIP status. However, there is no mention of VIP in any of
the text messages City staff obtained (See attached text messages with key passages
denoted in blue)
If the City Council denies the requested license renewal, the denial can be appealed,
first to the ABD, then to an Administrative Law Judge, then the Director of ABD, and
then District Court. Filing an appeal with ABD places a stay on the denial, and the
establishment is allowed to continue to operate until the appeal process is complete. If
the appeal(s) are not successful, alcohol may not be sold on the premises for one
year, or until a new licensee applies for and is granted a new liquor license.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Deny the application for a 12-month liquor license renewal.
If this alternative is approved, the establishment still will be subject to a
fine by the state of Iowa.
2. Approve the application for a 12-month liquor license renewal.
If this alternative is approved, the establishment will be subject to the 30-
day suspension and fine by the state of Iowa at some point during the
renewal period.
3. Deny the application for a 12-month renewal, but entertain a future application for
a 8-month renewal should it be applied for and come before Council.
If this alternative is approved, the establishment will be subject to the 30-
day suspension and fine by the state of Iowa at some point during the
renewal period.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Compliance checks are conducted by the Ames Police Department and ABD to ensure
liquor license holders are complying with their obligation to ensure underage individuals
are not being sold alcohol. These compliance checks require the establishment to
exercise a minimal level of due diligence in order to pass. In order to comply, the
establishment must simply ask the customer for identification, confirm the age of the
customer as being less than 21, and deny the sale.
The applicant, Outlaws, has failed two such compliance checks in less than two years.
In addition, 15 citations have been written for underage persons on-premises. Most
troubling, it appears that employees colluded to allow underage patrons into the
establishment. Two failed compliance checks and fines, along with citations from the
Ames Police Department have not resulted in a change in practices. The evidence
supports employees allowing minors on premise underage. Police Department staff do
not have confidence that the employees of this establishment are capable of, or
interested in, complying with state and local requirements for holding an alcoholic
beverage control license. Therefore, the Police Chief is recommending the denial of the
applicant’s request for a license renewal.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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Outlaws Minor On-Premise Violations
November 1, 2021 – November 1, 2022
• January 29th, 2022 – 1 male was cited for minor on premise. The male was in
possession of a fake ID. 22000339
• February 6th, 2022 - 1 female was cited for minor on premise. The female was in
possession of a fake ID. 22000439
• February 11th, 2022 – 2 females were cited for minor on premise. 22000503
• July 17th, 2022 - 1 female was cited for minor on premise. 22002457
• July 31st, 2022 – 1 male was cited for minor on premise. The male stated he was let in
because he knew the owner. The male was also in possession of a fake ID. 22002650
• July 31st, 2022 – 2 females were cited for minor on premise. 1 female was in possession
of a fake ID and stated she was let because she knew the DJ. 22002651
• August 14th, 2022 – 2 individuals, 1 male and 1 female, were cited for minor on premise.
Both were in possession of fake ID’s. 22002836
• September 17th, 2022 – 5 individuals, 4 males and 1 female, were cited for minor on
premise. 22003402
• On Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, Lt. Ropp contacted the Outlaws manager and advised
him of Outlaws upcoming liquor license renewal. He was asked about the meeting notes
from November 2021, specifically about the bullet point “No minors let in unless I am
asked.” The manager, whose name is at the top of the notes, stated he did in fact write
the notes and explained that if a minor tried to get in, staff would tell him, and he would
tell the minor they could not enter.
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ITEM #__19___
DATE: 11-22-22
Staff Report
FRINGE PLAN UPDATE RESPONSE FOR FINAL DRAFT
November 22, 2022
BACKGROUND:
City Council reviewed draft Ames Urban Fringe Plan Update public comments and
recommended changes from the Board of Supervisors (Attachment A) at its October 25th
meeting. The original staff report with the public comments is available at this link. At the
October meeting, staff discussed how changes proposed by the Board of Supervisors to
the Plan did not meet many of the City’s priorities for a cooperative fringe plan compared
to the City’s standard subdivision and annexation authority. This included changes to the
Urban Reserve Overlay, annexation policies, and consideration of limitations on
conditional uses in the county. Some changes suggested by the Board of Supervisors
regarding other issues would be of less consequence to the City and could be accepted
for a final draft of the Fringe Plan Update.
City Council reviewed general options on whether to proceed with updating the
Fringe Plan and asked City Staff to prepare a formal set of changes for City Council
review that would address issues identified by the Board of Supervisors balanced
with City priorities. City Council would then review these changes and forward a
recommendation to Gilbert and Story County on how the City of Ames would support
proceeding with finalizing the Fringe Plan Update.
The most significant policy issues for the City of Ames are the planned efficient
growth for the community and compatibility of rural land use activities with future
urban development. City of Ames also supports efforts highlighted by the County
to manage natural resources, coordinate open space planning, and maintain
compatibility of rural residential with agricultural activities.
The Fringe Plan relies upon two designations to reflect these priorities, which are based
upon Ames Plan 2040 policies. The draft Plan includes Growth Areas for the more
immediate term growth plans of the City and the Urban Reserve Overlay to articulate
longer growth options. The remaining designations within the Plan relate primarily to
management of rural conditions that are not directly related to the planned growth of Ames
or Gilbert. Without a cooperative Fringe Plan, the City would rely upon its statutory
authority to review subdivisions within 2 miles of the City for consistency with urban
development standards and use its annexation authority to expand urban development
opportunities as needed.
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CITY STAFF’S PROPOSED CHANGES IN RESPONSE TO STORY COUNTY AND
CITY OF GILBERT RECOMMENDATIONS :
The October 25th staff report classified the proposed changes offered by Story County
and the City of Gilbert into three topic headings; Urban Reserve Overlay, Map Changes,
and Other. Staff responded to individual bulleted requests included in the original
September 20th letter from the Board of Supervisors . The most significant issues
within these topics are the interest of the City to have Story County consider
limiting certain conditional uses to support future land use compatibility and the
flexibility of the City to annex areas consistent with Ames Plan 2040.
This report reflects the City staff’s proposed changes to the Fringe Plan in
response to the Story County Supervisors’ and City of Gilbert’s recommendations.
Attached to the report is a basic strike out underline version of edits to the draft Plan to
identify more precise changes to the language (Attachment B).
URBAN RESERVE OVERLAY:
Story County requested changes related to having no specific limitations on conditional
uses in either the Urban Reserve or the Growth Areas and to limit annexation within the
Urban Reserve Overlay or to have additional language regarding annexation ability within
the Overlay. Gilbert also commented in June that they would desire sole annexation
authority in the Urban Reserve area north of Ames for areas north of 190 th Street. Board
of Supervisor’s letter bullets #1,3,4,5, and 8 are associated with this topic
Staff does not recommend supporting the requested changes as presented that limited
annexation ability of the City as designed within Ames Plan 2040. Staff also believes the
primary benefit of entering into a cooperative agreement is the County’ willingness to limit
certain uses that would detract from future urbanization. However, staff is recommending
the following changes:
1. Establish 180th Street as an agreed upon annexation boundary between Gilbert and
Ames, this would be part of a 28E agreement. Moving this boundary up from 190th can
be justified since the Plan 2040 does not envision the City growing north of 180th.
2. Propose limitations on conditional uses related primarily to outdoor uses (e.g. surface
mineral extraction, wind energy, salvage, camping, power plant), but remove limitations
on primarily indoor uses that that could otherwise be integrated into urban development.
This assumes policies for reviewing future compatibility would apply.
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The staff recommends only eliminating the three uses crossed out below from the
original list of prohibited conditional uses. This list would apply to Urban Growth and
Urban Reserve Overlay designations.
• Shooting ranges
• Campgrounds and RV parks, except as part of a County park
• Lodges and fraternal organizations
• Power plants and substations
• Drag strips and other similar courses or tracks
• Salvage yards
• Yard waste composting
• Agricultural lime storage and processing operations
• Bed and breakfasts
• Landfills
• Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems or Solar Energy Conversion Systems
• Adult uses
• Surface mineral extraction and processing (Note-May exclude or address policies for existing
operations)
• Indoor recreational facilities
Note that with this policy in the Fringe Plan it would still require Story County to make
ordinance changes to fully implement this concept. The act of changing ordinances is a
separate action by Story County.
3. Include language stating clearly that involuntary annexation would not apply to Rural
Residential designation or to properties with the Urban Reserve Overlay. This language
makes it clear the City would not pursue annexation without a voluntary annexation
request, but it would permit annexation with a voluntary annexation request and use of
the 80/20 nonconsenting allowance to avoid islands and create uniform boundaries.
The intent of the staff recommendation is to allow for property owners who voluntarily
apply for annexation to be allowed to proceed with the application process with
conformance to standards of the Iowa Code and if it is consistent with Ames Plan 2040.
4. Agree to add language framing the appropriateness of Urban Reserve Overlay
annexations based upon need for land for development and its ability to be served
consistent with Plan 2040.
This language is intended to follow the current policies of Plan 2040 and provide
assurance within the Fringe Plan that annexation would not be used to avoid County
regulations or for unsupportable development without ability to utilize urban infrastructure.
5. Allow for land divisions consistent with the underlying land use base designation rather
than be more restrictive in the Overlay. As requested by the County, this ensures equal
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treatment of ag and farm service properties to split off existing homes from farmland that
do not create new development parcels. However, it does not allow for creating additional
development lots, such as through residential parcel subdivisions.
MAP CHANGES:
Generally, these issues were of less concern to staff regarding City priorities. Issues in
this topic relate to bullets #6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13. These topics are primarily of County
interest with the exception of changes south of Ames. Removing south properties entirely
from the City’s annexation ability would be inconsistent with Plan 2040 to include readily
serviceable properties abutting the City. With the change in the previous section that a
voluntary annexation with 80/20 potential is a viable option it can address these concerns
of the City.
1. Designate Meadow Glen as Existing Rural Residential with the Urban Reserve Overlay.
This change responds partially to the request of the Supervisors by allowing for Meadow
Glen to be under County jurisdiction for subdivision related issues. This change in
conjunction with the proposed annexation language would allow, if necessary, for
annexation in response to a voluntary annexation petition.
2. Remove Urban Reserve Overlay for various properties:
a. West of GW Carver and land north of 190th west of Railroad tracks
b. Properties south of Worle Creek
c. Properties south of 265th Street southeast of Ames (outside of two miles)
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The proposed map changes respond to the Board of Supervisors request to reduce the
total area in Urban Reserve Overlay. Although the Overlay is very valuable tool to the
City for future planning purposes, Council could remove some areas that are not core
areas for potential growth within the life the of proposed Fringe Plan. The proposed areas
are disconnected from the likely path of growth planned for support by the City in the near
term. These areas would become Ag and Farm Service designation which does not
permit subdivision for development purposes.
3. Amend Rural Residential Expansion Area language for the proposed amendment
process and remove the area limitation. The key clarification is that no Rural Residential
Expansion amendment (a new rural subdivision) is allowed within and Growth Area or
Urban Reserve Overlay area. This policy was already included in the draft, but the
Supervisors urged clarification of this intent. The language maintains that no area is
mapped for Rural Residential Expansion at this time , and that an amendment is needed
to create new rural subdivision areas.
This change is consistent with the intent of policies originally drafted for Rural Residential
Expansion to only consider it in the future and to not have it located in area that could
detract from future urbanization. Note that the changes in Map Change #2 above that
reduces some areas of Urban Reserve Overlay would create some future opportunities
for a proposed amendment to Rural Residential, primarily northwest of Ames.
4. Remove limitation on number of amendments in a year.
This change is in response to a suggestion by the Board of Supervisors. All amendments
must still be initiated by at least two cooperators, which could control timing.
5. Add planned future I-35 interchanges as identified in Plan 2040 to the land use map.
6. Clarify language for Growth Areas that rezoning of properties will not occur in the
County, only within the City for development purposes.
OTHER:
This topic includes miscellaneous issues and Supervisor’s bullets #4,9, and 14. These
issues are of low consequence to the City and taken with staff’s proposed changes are
not substantial to the overall policies of the Plan.
1. City to draft 28E agreement for approval after plan approval for any cooperators (Story
County and or Gilbert). The Agreement would be for 5 years with one automatic 5 year
renewals unless notified by one cooperator not to extend it. This would mean the
agreement would have a maximum life of 10 years.
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This clarifies next step to implement the final Fringe Plan. Implementation and definitions
for this step are part of the draft Plan. A formal agreement would utilize the policies of the
Plan and layout specific procedures as needed.
2. Include language in the 28-E agreement regarding the independent authority of each
cooperator related to support for individual annexation recommendations. Additionally,
include that Story County will provide to a city available natural resource inventories at
the time of notification of a pending annexation to allow for a city.
All cooperating parties would agree to act in accordance with the Plan, but the statement
would recognize independent authority of each cooperator regarding their statutory
authorities. All of this language was requested to be included by the Supervisors.
3. Allows for property line adjustments for non -dwelling properties with no new
developable areas. It is intended to allow for parcel boundary changes similar to the
residential dwelling allowance to sperate a use or structure from other agricultural land.
Staff did not support this proposed change by the Supervisors as a standalone change,
but it could be supported with the County’s consideration of limiting conditional uses and
having controls on expansion of non-conforming uses. The intent here is not to encourage
these uses, but to accommodate reasonable changes to property boundaries, especially
for existing facilities.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The proposed changes above maintain the City’s primary interests for a cooperative pl an
and likely prove beneficial to the City over the life of the Plan. Staff proposes that the
Plan have an initial duration of 5 years, with one extension for a total of 10 years. The
Plan Implementation section describes an interest in five year reviews of the plan, this
would coincide with planned automatic extensions. As per the current 28-E agreement,
there would be notification and cancellation option for each cooperator.
If City Council accepts any or all of the changes to the Draft Fringe Plan proposed by City
staff, we will forward the recommendations to Gilbert and Story County for their
consideration in December. If either Gilbert or Story County vote to contin ue with the
Fringe Plan Update process consistent with Ames’s recommendations, City and County
staff will finalize a Plan and initiate the formal adoption process in January.
Note that the current Fringe Plan was extended to January 1, 2023. Staff doe s not
recommend extending the Fringe Plan without an indication from the other cooperators
that they want to move forward with an update and that it is important to extend the plan
as well. If the other entities indicate support of the staff’s proposed changes and
extending the Plan, staff will present an update to City Council at a December meeting
for next steps.
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September 20, 2022
STORY COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LISA K. HEDDENS
LINDA MURKEN
LATIFAH FAISAL
Story County Administration
900 Sixth Street
Nevada Iowa 50201
515-382-7200
515-382-7206 (fax)
Mayor John Haila and Members of the Ames City Council
City of Ames
515 Clark Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Mayor Jon Popp and Members of the Gilbert City Counci l
City of Gilbert
105 SE 2nd Street
Gilbert, IA 50105
RE: Changes to the Draft Ames Urban Fringe Plan Based on Public Input
Dear Mayor Haila, Mayor Popp, and City Council Members,
As you are aware, a draft of the Ames Urban Fringe Plan was made available for public review and
comment on May 17, 2022. The public comment period occurred through June 14, 2022. A general
comment form, as well as an interactive map where comments could be made, were available on the
Story County Planning and Development Department's website. Three public meetings were also held. A
public presentation of the Plan was given on May 23, 2022, at the Ames Public Library and comments
were received in a public hearing format at that meeting. Two open house meetings were also held
where staff were available to answer questions. The open house meetings were held at Gilbert City Hall
and Oakwood Church on May 26, 2022, and June 7, 2022, respectively. Over 150 participants attended
the meetings. Almost 100 map comments and 25 form submi ssions during the month-long comment
period were received along with phone calls and emails. All comments and a transcript of the May 23,
2022, meeting have been provided to city staff.
Story County greatly appreciates everyone who provided comments and has been engaged in this
process. The Plan covers many complex issues that residents of the planning area passionately care
about. The County has considered all comments received and looks forward to the cooperators doing
the same. We also ask for your consideration of several changes to key areas of the Plan in response to
public input. By taking these comments into account, the County believes the Ames Urban Fringe Plan
will be mutually beneficial to the City of Gilbert, City of Ames, Story County, and the residents we serve.
The main issue areas identified by the County in review of the comments received include:
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• Opposition to the annexation of existing rural residential developments and their inclusion in
the Urban Growth designation. Most comments were specific to the Meadow Glen area, a
residential development along Meadow Glen Road (east of State Avenue), south of Ames.
• Opposition to the annexation of certain Environmentally Sensitive Areas and their inclusion in
Urban Growth areas. Specifically, a property commonly known as the Champlin Farms property,
an approximately 137-acre property to the southwest of Meadow Glen along Dartmoor and
Zumwalt Station Road, which contains a portion of Worle Creek and a tributary.
• Oppos ition to the Urban Reserve Overlay. Most comments identified that too large of an area
was identified as Urban Reserve. They also identified that it is an area in which Ames does not
have plans to grow during the life of the Plan but places additional land use restrictions on
property owners. Specifically, concerns were raised about the Urban Reserve Overlay applied to
the area between Ames and Gilbert and southwest of Ames, including Iowa State University-
owned land. Comments identified that these areas should be preserved and were not areas
where city growth should occur.
• Opposition to proposed limitations on conditional uses in the Urban Reserve Overlay and Urban
Growth areas.
• Opposition to the limitations on the division of land to create new, buildable lots for dwellings in
the Urban Reserve Overlay and Agriculture and Farm Service designation.
• Opposition to restrictions on new rural residential development.
Based on these issues, the County proposes the following changes:
• Remove the strategy to limit certain conditional uses through an amendment to the County's
Land Development Regulations.
• Supplant the Urban Reserve Overlay's annexation policies with a policy that annexation of areas
in the Urban Reserve Overlay is not permitted during the life of the Ames Urban Fringe Plan.
Additionally, further discuss reducing the area mapped with the Urban Reserve Overlay.
This policy change is requested in response to the comments regarding the area between Ames
and Gilbert and southwest of Ames, including Iowa State University-owned land. However,
generally regarding the Urban Reserve Overlay, the County has concerns that growth in these
areas during the life of the Plan may detract from the viability of infill opportunities or the
cooperators' Urban Growth areas. The County appreciates Ames Plan 2040's attention to infill
development and focus on priority growth areas. We also appreciate Ames' work on its Climate
Action Plan and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Towards sustainability goals, we
want to ensure that growth occurs in areas that are near city boundaries to reduce vehicle miles
traveled and increase access to alternative transportation. We also want to ensure growth
occurs in areas that have planned land use scenarios with a mix of uses and densities, such as the
Urban Growth areas.
• Consider adding a policy that the County is not agreeing to support the annexation of Urban
Growth or Urban Reserve Overlay areas through the adoption of the Plan and shall review all
annexation requests at the time of a request to determine whether to support, or not support,
an annexation. The County's review may also include recommendations on protections for
environmentally sensitive areas.
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While annexation in accordance with the Plan and the land Use Framework Map is required, by
adopting the Plan and its policies that annexation is compatible with a given land use
designation, the County is not agreeing to support any specific annexation request in these
areas. The other cooperators may also wish to clarify that they are not committing to approve all
annexation requests conforming to the Plan by adopting the Plan and its policies. This policy
would also create a clear review procedure for annexation requests.
• Consider adding a policy that the annexation of properties in the Urban Reserve Overlay (if
permitted) should be weighed against the Urban Growth areas' development, planned
infrastructure investments in the areas, and their viability. This would be in addition to the
policy that "annexation is coordinated with the timely and efficient provision of adequate public
facilities and services. Annexation shall be permitted when city infrastructure is available or
planned to be available to serve the development. Infrastructure includes for streets,
wastewater treatment, and potable water distribution of sufficient size to support emergency
services. Infrastructure extensions should be logical and beneficial to overall goals for the
growth of an area and not just for the convenience of one development project."
• Consider mapping the Champlin Farms property as Agriculture and Farm Service with the Urban
Reserve Overlay, but not as annexable, and the areas to the east along State Avenue and
Meadow Glen Road as Rural Residential - Existing.
The County is requesting the area's designation be changed from Urban Growth to reduce its
priority for annexation. This is in response to public input and to ensure the area does not detract
from Urban Growth areas that are the city's priority for growth. Annexation during the life of the
Plan may be premature given the city's lower priority for growth to the southwest versus other
areas designated as Urban Growth.
• Extend the Urban Growth area adjacent to Gilbert one-half mile north of 170th to match their
Comprehensi ve Plan.
This would create uniform policies to follow when reviewing development requests in Gilbert's
growth area.
• Simplify the policy for reducing lot sizes for dwellings in the Agriculture and Farm Service
designation and adopting the same policy in the Urban Reserve Overlay as follows:
Divisions for the creation of new development lots are not permitted. Parcels with existing
dwellings or parcels on which a dwelling may be constructed 35 acres or greater in size may be
divided once for the purpose of reducing their size constructing a dwelling on a parcel between to a
minimum of one and a maximum five net acres, if permitted by County zoning requirements (e.g.,
through farmstead, LESA, or residential parcel subdivision exceptions). The
remaining land shall not be considered buildable for a dwelling and be preserved as an outlot,
through a deed, or by other restriction.
• Add an implementation strategy for the County to consider allowing Accessory Dwelling Units,
or second dwellings.
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The County will be considering this change to its code in the next year and wanted to make the
other cooperators aware. This strategy may also address the public comments concerned with
the restriction on the creation of new lots for single-family dwellings in the Agriculture and Farm
Service and Urban Reserve Overlay designations.
• Remove the limitation on the amount of land (40 acres) that can be requested to be amended to
Rural Residential - Expansion through an individual Land Use Framework Map Amendment
request.
With the target of no more than 60 new rural subdivision lots, allowing a larger area to be
requested to be amended could result in better site design and more open space preserved while
not resulting in an oversupply of rural subdivision lots.
• Removing the restriction on the number of times per year the cooperators hear Land Use
Framework Map amendment requests and clarify the process to request an amendment to the
Rural Residential-Expansion designation for properties in the Urban Reserve Overlay.
This restriction may make it prohibitive for a buyer to enter into an agreement to purchase land
on the condition that it is first amended to a designation that allows a certain development prior
to purchase. Additionally, the draft Plan does not make an amendment request to the Rural
Residential-Expansion designation for properties in the Urban Reserve Overlay possible without
first amending the text of the Plan. This process should be clarified in the Plan.
• Remove parcels inadvertently included in the planning area that are outside of Ames' two-mile
review area.
• Consider allowing the reconfiguration or division of land in the Agriculture and Farm Service
Designation and Urban Reserve Overlay for commercial or conditional uses, similar to the
allowance to reduce the lot size for single-family dwellings. No new development lots could be
created for additional commercial or conditional uses. The County may consider a policy to
route these plats to the other cooperators for comment related to their subdivision standards.
The County would request the cooperators consider these issues and others raised by the public
comments. County Planning and Development staff is available to work through these issue areas and
changes with the cooperators and their staff. However, if an agreement between the cooperators
cannot be reached on these issues, the County would propose a work session to seek mutually agreed
upon solutions. The County understands that while the cooperators may have different goals, having a
plan and policies for the fringe area is necessary to facilitate orderly, efficient growth in the interest of
all those involved. Thank you and we look forward to continui ng to work with you on this Plan.
Lati ah Faisal,Chair
Story County Board of Supervisors
Ames Urban Fringe Plan
Draft for Public Outreach—May 2022-City Edits Nov. 2022
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Table of Contents
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Plan Issues ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Plan Goals .................................................................................................................................................. 4
How to Use the Plan ................................................................................................................................. 5
A Note on County Zoning .......................................................................................................................... 6
Land Use Designations and Land Use Framework Map ................................................................................ 7
Base Land Use Designations—Defined ..................................................................................................... 7
Overlay Land Use Designations—Defined ................................................................................................ 8
Land Use Designation Policies..................................................................................................................... 10
Base Land Use Designations ................................................................................................................... 10
Agriculture and Farm Service .............................................................................................................. 10
Rural Residential—Existing ................................................................................................................. 11
Rural Residential—Expansion ............................................................................................................. 12
Urban Growth ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Overlay Land Use Designations ............................................................................................................... 16
Urban Reserve Overlay ....................................................................................................................... 16
Environmentally Sensitive Overlay ..................................................................................................... 18
Subsurface Mining Overlay ................................................................................................................. 19
Airport Protection Overlay .................................................................................................................. 20
General Policies and Procedures ................................................................................................................ 21
Official Zoning Map Amendments (Rezonings)................................................................................... 22
Annexations ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Land Use Framework Map Amendments ........................................................................................... 24
Plan Review ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Parcel Line Adjustments.......................................................................................................................... 26
Implementation Strategies ......................................................................................................................... 27
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Ames and Gilbert Two-Mile Jurisdictional Boundary .................................................................... 5
Figure 2: Ames Urban Fringe Plan Land Use Framework Map ..................................................................... 9
Figure 3: Zoning and AUFP Land Use Designation Compatibility Matrix .................................................... 22
Figure 4: Annexation and AUFP Land Use Designation Compatibility Matrix ............................................ 23
Figure 5: Flow Chart of Land Use Framework Map Amendment Process .................................................. 25
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Glossary
Development means land divisions, rezonings, or other activities that trigger the application of Ames
Urban Fringe Plan policies. Development does not mean construction of a dwelling, accessory building,
or other activities that are allowed in the applicable zoning district.
Development lot(s) means lots created for new development such as a dwelling, conditional use, or
commercial development. This includes lots created through a subdivision, plat of survey, residential
parcel subdivision, or other means. The Plan includes policies related to creation of new development
lots for all land use designations.
Division means any method of dividing one parcel of land into two or more parcels. This can include
through a deed, plat of survey, or subdivision, as allowed by the jurisdiction with review authority.
Changing the lot lines between two parcels is also considered a division—see the parcel line adjustment
in the General Policies and Procedures section.
Intergovernmental or 28E Agreement means an agreement allowed under Iowa Code § 28E that allows
state and local governments to share the provision of services or other granted authorities, including the
review authority over the division of land.
Planning Area means the area of land to which a plan applies. In the case of the Ames Urban Fringe Plan,
the planning area is the area lying within two miles of the corporate boundary of the City of Ames and
City of Gilbert.
Planning Horizon means the timeframe to which a plan applies. In the case of the Ames Urban Fringe
Plan, the planning horizon is intended to be for 10 years or until 20322033..
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Introduction
Iowa law delegates authority to county governments to regulate land uses and the division of land
outside city boundaries. It also grants cities review authority over the division of land outside, but within
two miles, of their boundaries. Because of these overlapping jurisdictions, a county and city may enter
into an intergovernmental (28E) agreement that includes review standards for land divisions and other
conditions necessary to facilitate the agreement. Clear and consistent standards and plans are needed
to efficiently manage growth and development in the overlapping review area.
While the two-mile area around a city is the area under state code where it has review authority over
land divisions, it is also the area where land-use decisions have direct impacts on the ability of a city to
grow efficiently. And, it is the area where rural development can accelerate the loss of farmland,
environmentally sensitive areas, and the area’s rural character.
The planning area (Figure 1) defined in the Ames Urban Fringe Plan (AUFP or the Plan) is the area lying
within two miles of the corporate boundary of the City of Ames and City of Gilbert, as they existed in
January of 2022. This area is referred to as the “fringe” or “urban fringe.”
The planning horizon for the Plan is the period of time extending to the year 2032.
While Ames and Gilbert’s two-mile jurisdictional boundary will expand as the cities annex land during
the planning horizon, the Plan uses a defined boundary rather than a constantly changing boundary
whenever an annexation occurs. The planning area will not change with annexations. However, the
County will only review land divisions as allowed in the A-1 Agricultural Zoning District in an area within
two miles of a city that is not in the planning area.
Plan Issues
Planning issues identified in the previous AUFP Plan and its Background Report are still relevant today
and to this Plan. These include environmental and growth issues, including the impact of development
on rural and environmentally sensitive areas. They also include issues related to adequate community
facilities—from parks to transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure. Finally, there are
regulatory issues related to the cooperators’ overlapping, and sometimes inconsistent, regulations.
These issues inform the plan’s goals.
Plan Goals
The Plan’s main goal, or vision, is for Story County, the City of Ames, and the City of Gilbert to achieve
intergovernmental coordination, to cooperatively address their mutual interests, and to seek to balance
their competing interests.
The cooperators will work together to:
1. Prevent premature development and preserve farmland.
2. Protect and preserve sensitive environmental areas, including floodplains, woodland areas, and
wetlands.
3. Reinforce planning for rural areas and urban growth areas. Plan for housing development in
urban growth areas, and limited housing development in certain appropriate rural areas. Plan
for economic development opportunities in cities, except those agricultural producers depend
on.
4. Coordinate development decisions with the efficient provision of public facilities and services.
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5. Develop a system of public and private open spaces that serves as a visual and recreational
amenity.
6. Establish joint rules and procedures to review development proposals in the planning area.
7. Provide guidance on future land use issues in the planning area.
How to Use the Plan
The AUFP is a shared land use plan cooperatively developed by Story County, the City of Ames, and the
City of Gilbert. It is a component of the jurisdictions’ comprehensive plans.
The Plan consists of written principles and policy statements, along with a Land Use Framework Map,
which, together, establish guidelines and locations for areas of growth, agricultural land preservation,
and environmentally sensitive area protections. While some policies and processes contained in the Plan
apply generally to the procedures the cooperators follow in making land use decisions, others are
specific to the review of land divisions and other types of development in a given land use designation.
Figure 1: Ames and Gilbert Two-Mile Jurisdictional Boundary and Planning Area.
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Throughout the Plan, strategies related to a policy are indicated in a text box with a icon. The
strategies are also compiled in the Implementation Strategies section. Additional clarification of a policy
or concept or answers to frequently asked questions may also be provided in a text box indicated by a
icon. Some terms used in the Plan are further defined in a text box indicated by a icon and are
included in the Glossary.
A Note on County Zoning
The Plan does not limit the County’s zoning authority or its legislative authority or discretion in applying,
adopting, or amending its land use regulations. However, the County agrees through the 28E process to
act in a manner consistent with the Plan.
Additionally, upon adoption it will be part of the County’s C2C Comprehensive Plan and relevant to
consideration of rezoning requests. If a rezoning is proposed that also includes an AUFP amendment,
the cooperators must first take action on the amendment before the County takes action on the
rezoning.
If a property is already zoned to allow a use, and no land division or special permit is needed, that use
may still be permitted. The County may choose to separately limit its zoning authority through an
amendment to its code to ensure development is compatible with the Plan.
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Land Use Designations and Land Use Framework Map
The AUFP Land Use Framework Map facilitates the application of the Plan. Figure 2 includes the map as
was adopted with the Plan.
There are four base land use designations shown on the Land Use Framework Map: Agriculture and
Farm Service, Rural Residential—Existing, Rural Residential—Expansion, and Urban Growth.
There are also four overlay land use designations that may apply to a base designation: the Urban Reserve
Overlay, Environmentally Sensitive Overlay, Subsurface Mining Overlay, and Airport Protection Overlay.
Each land use designation shown on the Land Use Framework Map includes corresponding policies. The
policies are included in the Land Use Designation Policies section of the Plan. The policies guide land use
decisions including the review of land use, zoning, annexation, land division, and other regulations and
procedures. Some policies may include strategies for implementation, such as amendments to a
cooperator’s code, to achieve the goals of the Plan.
Each land use designation’s policies indicate if land division review requests fall under the jurisdiction of
a city, the County, or both for review. In some land use designations, annexation is required prior to
development. In others, development is intentionally limited to protect the County’s rural character
while allowing for orderly and efficient city growth. The overlay designations may apply further
restrictions or standards to the base designations.
The designations are defined below. The definitions
also provide guidance for the type of development
anticipated in the designations, and the cooperators
agree to use these designations as they would
designations in their respective comprehensive plans.
Base Land Use Designations—Defined
Agriculture and Farm Service
These areas primarily encompass large areas of highly valuable farmland, with farming and agricultural
production as the primary activity. They may also include other large, undeveloped tracts of land.
Existing dwellings on previously created parcels under 35-acres in size may be included in this
designation. Dwellings in this designation are limited to existing homes, new dwellings built on legally
established lots of record, or to areas where a maximum density of one unit per 35 net acres can be
achieved.
Rural Residential—Existing
These areas may include existing rural subdivisions or clusters of dwellings with lots between one-half
and five acres in size, which are zoned in County residential districts. They are typically located on
privately maintained roads or access
easements.
Rural Residential—Expansion
These areas may permit new rural
residential subdivisions, generally with
Strategy for plan implementation: The
cooperators will adopt the Plan as an
amendment to their respective
Why aren’t any Rural Residential—Expansion areas
mapped? The areas were intentionally left unmapped
with the adoption of the Plan as a Land Use Framework
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a maximum density of one acre per dwelling. An amendment to the Land Use Framework Map is
required designate an area as Rural Residential—Expansion. This designation is to be applied only when
standards for an amendment are met. These standards include where and when the expansion of rural
residential development is appropriate in conjunction with applicable Comprehensive Plan policies.
Urban Growth
These are areas identified by cities as where urban growth can be supported and is desirable in the
short-term. City infrastructure, street, and trail connections are available, or achievable with low-cost,
incremental extensions. They are contiguous to existing urban development. These areas may also
include individual properties that are immediately serviceable to meet the needs of a growing city.
Overlay Land Use Designations—Defined
Urban Reserve Overlay
These are areas within a city’s urban service area, where municipal services, most notably sanitary
sewer, can be feasibly extended in the long-term. They may be portions of larger urban growth areas or
other areas where city growth may occur long-term, past the planning horizon of the Ames Urban Fringe
Plan. To ensure orderly, efficient city growth, the Urban Reserve Overlay prevents premature
development of rural residential subdivisions, rural commercial development, or other uses that may
impede urban growth due to lot sizes, rural infrastructure, or the nature of a use. If infrastructure
becomes available during the life of the plan, these areas may be annexed. (deleted for consistency with
other designation descriptions and it will default to specifics below)
Environmentally Sensitive Overlay
These areas include floodplains, steep slopes,
wetlands, stream and river corridors, other
waterbodies, and other environmentally
sensitive areas including prairies, savannas, and
wildlife corridors. The mapped designation
reflects features or areas that were identified
through use of GIS data sets and visual
inspection of aerial photography. They may include existing development within the sensitive areas.
New development areas are not planned within this overlay.
Subsurface Mining Overlay
This overlay includes areas where underground mining operations, including ancillary surface
operations, are occurring.
Airport Protection Overlay
This land use designation is intended to reduce risk, increase safety and promote land use compatibility
between the airport and adjacent land uses. It includes the airport clear zone and planned airport
expansion areas that may present compatibility issues with certain land uses or potential impacts to
operations of the airport.
Why isn’t anAre all environmentally sensitive areas
mapped? Not all environmentally sensitive areas are
mapped by existing inventories and individual
developments will need to consider site-specific
characteristics of any sensitive areas, regardless of
whether the Overlay applies to the site.
Figure 3: Ames Urban Fringe Plan Land Use Framework Map
Figure 2: Ames Urban Fringe Plan Land Use Framework Map
Interchanges
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Land Use Designation Policies
Base Land Use Designations
Agriculture and Farm Service
Annexations
Cities shall not initiate or not review annexation requests in this area
until such time that the AUFP has been amended to designate the
area to be annexed as an Urban Growth Area or with an Urban
Reserve Overlay.
Land Divisions
In these areas, cities agree to waive the exercise of their extra-
territorial subdivision authority based upon the land division policies
of the Plan. The County retains review authority.
Divisions for the creation of new development lots are not permitted.
Parcels 35 net acres or greater in size may be divided once for the
purpose of constructing a dwelling on a parcel between one and five
net acres if permitted by County zoning requirements (e.g., through
farmstead, LESA, or residential parcel subdivision exceptions). The
remaining land shall not be considered buildable for a dwelling and
preserved as an outlot, through a deed, or by other restriction.
Divisions reconfiguring agricultural lands or other undeveloped tracts
of land for natural resource preservation are permitted, however,
may not be considered buildable for a dwelling.
Compatible Zoning Districts
The A-1 Agricultural and A-2 Agribusiness Districts may be considered
compatible with the agriculture and farm service designation.
However, agribusiness (A-2 related zoning) uses shall be strategically
located in order to:
• utilize existing adequate access and road capacity and
otherwise assure the existence of adequate public facilities;
• protect productive soils and environmentally sensitive
areas;
• support the continued use of adjacent areas for farming and
agricultural production.
Further, the County shall limit the intensity of the storage, retail,
wholesale marketing, or processing of agricultural productions into
value-added agricultural products through conditional rezoning
Strategies, Glossary, and
FAQs for the Agriculture
and Farm Service
Designation
What is a division of
land? A division includes any
method of dividing one
parcel of land into two or
more parcels. This can
include through a deed, plat
of survey, or subdivision, as
allowed by the jurisdiction
with review authority.
Changing the lot lines
between two parcels is also
considered a division—see
the parcel line adjustment
policy in the general policies
and procedures section.
What is a development
lot? Lots created for new
development such as a
dwelling, conditional use, or
commercial development.
Strategy for compatible
agribusiness uses: To
ensure rezoning requests to
the A-2 Agribusiness
Districts are compatible with
the Plan, the County should
consider amending the
County code to restrict the
type of agribusiness uses
allowed in the Agriculture
and Farm Service
designation.
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agreements as these uses may be more appropriate to be located in commercial or industrial areas
inside city boundaries with other similar manufacturing uses.
Rural Residential —Existing
Annexations
Cities shall not review annexation requests in this area until such time
that the AUFP has been amended to designate the area to be annexed
as an Urban Growth Area or with an Urban Reserve Overlay.
Involuntary annexation as defined by Iowa Code is prohibited;
however, this policy shall not inhibit the ability of a city to use the
80/20 provision for a voluntary annexation as permitted by Iowa Code.
Land Divisions
In these areas, cities agree to waive the exercise of their extra-
territorial subdivision authority. The County retains review authority.
In the case that County zoning and subdivision requirements, including
standards for roads and dwellings off access easements, can be met, a
division for the creation of one additional development (buildable) lot
may be permitted. For lots already platted as part of a subdivision, this
shall only be allowed if not otherwise prohibited by conditions on the
platting.
Compatible Zoning Districts
These areas may include parcels in the A-R Agricultural Residential, R-1
Transitional Residential, R-2 Urban Residential, and RMH Residential
Manufactured Housing Zoning Districts.
Other Policies
A dwelling may be built on an undeveloped lot in an area designated as Rural Residential if County
zoning standards and standards for roads or dwellings off access easements are met.
Individual wastewater systems and wells are permitted.
FAQs for the Rural
Residential—Existing
Designation
What are County road
standards? Subdivisions in
the County are required to
have publicly dedicated
roads. The County limits the
length of these roads and
requires appropriate
turnarounds for emergency
vehicles. Some subdivisions
may provide access via
easement. These are not
publicly dedicated and
generally do not meet road
standards. The County limits
the number of dwellings
that may use an access
easement and has minimum
easement width
requirements.
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Rural Residential—Expansion
These areas may permit new rural residential subdivisions; however,
they are to be located on a case-by-case basis through an Ames Urban
Fringe Plan amendment process. While it is recognized that there is
demand for rural housing market choices, the amount of land in this
designation shall be purposefully limited in order to focus housing
growth in Story County within existing municipal boundaries or in
newly annexed areas. It is estimated that approximately 60 new
dwellings are needed in this designation over the next 20 years.
Standards for Amendment
The following standards shall be met in order for an Ames Urban
Fringe Plan amendment application to be accepted for further
consideration. Satisfaction of the following standards does not
guarantee approval of the request.
• No application may be submitted for property within Urban
Growth or Urban Reserve Overlay.
• The area is adjacent to a rural residential area or rural
residential expansion area developed after the adoption of
the Ames Urban Fringe Plan.
• The area is currently designated Agriculture and Farm
Service and not located in an Urban Growth Area or Urban
Reserve Overlay.
• No more than 40 acres of land in agricultural production
may be requested to be amended to this designation as part
of an amendment request.
• The area is located on a paved road(s). If an area is within a
quarter-mile of a paved road, it may be considered;
however, the developer may be required to pave to the
development’s access at their expense.
• The amount of previously approved Rural Residential
Expansion area shall be considered when granting an
amendment, as well as the primacy of a proposed location
versus the existence of other areas that exceed the above
standards.
Annexations
Any change of land use designation to create an Expansion Area can
include a condition for consent to future annexation as a covenant, if
required by a city.
Strategies, Glossary, and
FAQs for the Rural
Residential—Expansion
Designation
What is the process for
a Land Use Framework Map
amendment? When the
Land Use Framework Map is
proposed to be amended to
map an area in a different
designation, the first step is
a pre-application meeting
with staff of the impacted
cooperators. Each
cooperator must take action
to determine if it would like
to consider the proposed
amendment and allow an
official request to be made.
The majority of the
cooperators must agree to
further consider the
request. If the request is to
be further considered, each
cooperator is to follow its
comprehensive plan
amendment procedure. All
cooperators must approve
an AUFP amendment. See
the Land Use Framework
Map amendment procedure
in the General Policies and
Procedures section for more
information.
Who can request an
amendment? Anyone (with
property owner permission)
or a cooperator may initiate
an amendment.
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Involuntary annexation is prohibited; however, this policy shall not inhibit the ability of a city to use the
80/20 provision for a voluntary annexation as permitted by Iowa Code.
Cities shall not review annexation requests in this area until such time that the AUFP has been amended
to designate the area to be annexed as an Urban Growth Area or with an Urban Reserve Overlay.
Land Divisions
In these areas, cities generally agree to waive the exercise of their
extra-territorial subdivision authority. The County retains review
authority. However, in certain critical areas, urban services and
standards may be applied as determined to be necessary as part of
the amendment process.
Compatible Zoning Districts
The A-R Agricultural Residential District may be considered
compatible with the Rural Residential Expansion Area designation.
Other Policies
This designation allows for dwellings at a maximum density of one
unit per acre. A density bonus may be awarded for the preservation of
agricultural lands in outlots, through easements or other restrictions.
The preserved agricultural land shall also remain in the Agriculture and Farm Service designation or be
amended to the Agricultural and Farm Service designation as part of the subdivision platting process.
The preserved area shall provide a buffer to adjacent agricultural areas. The density bonus shall be
awarded following the Story County Land Development Regulations conservation design subdivision
standards.
All environmentally sensitive areas should be preserved as part of the subdivision platting process.
The number of lots in a proposed development may be limited.
Developers may be required to install required public road improvements or other infrastructure at their
own expense.
Following Iowa Department of Natural Resources requirements, minimum separation distances for
dwellings and wells from open feedlots and confined animal feeding operations shall be maintained
from existing operations. Appropriate buffers from other agricultural uses shall also be maintained.
Urban infrastructure and subdivision standards, including for streets, wastewater treatment, and
potable water distribution of sufficient size to support emergency services, may be required.
Common wastewater treatment systems meeting Iowa Department of Natural Resources standards are
required, unless a development is required to meet urban infrastructure standards at the time of
development.
During the amendment process, a city may require annexation agreements and other tools may be
utilized to ensure that new development is prepared for potential annexation in the future. Agreements
Strategy for
conservation design
subdivisions: Story County
should consider if an
amendment to its
conservation design
subdivisions standards is
necessary to permit the
density bonuses allowed in
the Rural Residential—
Expansion area and require
the design standards to be
met.
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may address that when the property is annexed to a city, the land
developer and/or landowner shall be responsible for the full cost of
abandoning the rural well and wastewater systems and connecting to
urban infrastructure may be required.
Urban Growth
Urban Growth applies to areas intended for the near-term expansion of
a city. Policies for this designation support and encourage annexation to
the City to realize urbanized development goals of a city’s
comprehensive plan.
Annexations
Annexation of these areas is required before land is developed. Divisions
to support conservation efforts or future annexation plans may be
considered for approval by the adjacent city with jurisdiction. or further
divided.
The annexation of individual properties not part of identified growth
areas in a city’s comprehensive plan, and exceeding 40 acres in size, shall
be weighed against the growth areas shown in the comprehensive plan,
planned infrastructure investments in the areas, and their viability.
Annexation may be justified due to readily available infrastructure, a
large master-planned community approach with a development partner,
or a lack of investment or development in identified growth areas and
need for additional land development options.
Land Divisions
In these areas, the County agrees to waive the exercise of its review
authority for divisions for new development lots. Cities have review
authority for all divisions.
Compatible Zoning Districts
Specific land uses planned for this area can be found in the applicable
city comprehensive plan. Annexation is required prior to
developmentRezoning of land would only occur upon future annexation.
The County will not rezone properties in this designation.
Other Policies
Development that does not require a division, but is in the Urban Growth
Area, may be required to provide infrastructure consistent with road, water, and sanitary sewer
improvements required of development within the applicable city. This includes development with fire
Strategies, Glossary, and
FAQs for the Urban Growth
Designation
Am I required to
connect to city sewer if my
property is annexed? If
your property is already
developed (e.g. contains a
dwelling), you are required
to connect to city sewer if
it’s available within 200 feet
and your septic system fails.
This is true even if you are
outside of the city and
sewer is available.
How is development
defined? Generally,
throughout the plan,
development triggering the
application of AUFP policies
may include divisions of land
and rezonings. However, in
the Urban Growth and
Urban Reserve Overlay
designations, policies for
commercial development
that does not require a
division, special permit, or
rezoning are proposed in
the case that an existing
commercially or industrially
zoned property were to
develop. These ensure
compatibility with future
city growth while allowing
the property to develop as
permitted under the
County’s zoning code.
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protection with water suppression systems and access requirements. It may also be required to meet
city design standards, including for landscaping and street connectivity.
Where a base zoning district allows for a conditional use, Story County will consider the long-term
appropriateness of the use, recognizing the area is planned
for urban densities and uses. Most conditional uses that
are permissible in the County, due to their distance and
isolation from other uses, will be presumed to not be
compatible with planned urban development within a
growth area. For example, shooting ranges, campgrounds,
wind energy systems, etc.
Where conditional uses may be compatible with future
urban land uses due to the particular nature of the use or
its location in the growth area, additional site development
considerations shall be made, including a use’s location on
a site, lighting, buffering, landscaping, and setbacks.
Conditions related to these considerations shall be applied
to address future compatibility of the use with planned
urban development. In some situations, it may be
appropriate to have a limited duration of approval.
The following conditional uses are not considered
compatible with the Urban Growth Area:
• Shooting ranges
• Campgrounds and RV parks, except as part of a County park
• Lodges and fraternal organizations
• Power plants and substations
• Drag strips and other similar courses or tracks
• Salvage yards
• Yard waste composting
• Agricultural lime storage and processing operations
• Bed and breakfasts
• Landfills
• Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems or Solar Energy Conversion Systems
• Adult uses
• Surface mineral extraction and processing
• Indoor recreational facilities
Strategy for compatible
conditional uses and other
development: The Plan itself does not
supersede County zoning. However,
upon adoption it will be part of the
County’s C2C Comprehensive Plan and
relevant to consideration of
conditional use permit and rezoning
requests. To ensure conditional and
other commercial uses are compatible
with the Plan, the County should
consider amending the County code to
restrict the type of conditional uses
allowed in the Urban Growth
designation and require certain
standards to be met for other
commercial uses that do not require a
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Overlay Land Use Designations
Urban Reserve Overlay
Urban Reserve designates areas that can support future growth of a
city. Related policies support compatible rural use until such time as
voluntary annexation is appropriate.
Annexations
Involuntary annexation is prohibited; however, this policy shall not
inhibit the ability of a city to use the 80/20 provision for a voluntary
annexation as permitted by Iowa Code.
Require annexation by the city before land is developed or further
subdivided.
Ensure that annexation is coordinated with the timely and efficient
provision of adequate public facilities and services. Annexation shall
be permitted when city infrastructure is available or planned to be
available to serve the development. Infrastructure includes for
streets, wastewater treatment, and potable water distribution of
sufficient size to support emergency services. Infrastructure
extensions should be logical and beneficial to overall goals for the
growth of an area and not just for the convenience of one
development project.
Land Divisions
Divisions for the creation of new development lots are not permitted.
Divisions will be governed by policies of the base designation. In these
areas, cities generally agree to waive the exercise of their extra-
territorial subdivision authority. The allowance for divisions of 35 net-
acre parcels in the Agriculture and Farm Service designation does not
apply. Dwellings in this designation are limited to existing homes,
new dwellings built on legally established lots of record or parcels 35
net acres or greater in size.
Compatible Zoning Districts
The A-2 Agribusiness District is not considered compatible with the
Urban Reserve Overlay designation. Other zoning districts compatible
with Agriculture and Farm Services designation are considered
compatible.
Strategies, Glossary, and
FAQs for the Urban Reserve
Overlay Designation
How is development
defined? Generally,
throughout the plan,
development triggering the
application of AUFP policies
may include divisions of land
and rezonings. However, in
the Urban Growth and
Urban Reserve Overlay
designations, policies for
commercial development
that does not require a
division, special permit, or
rezoning are proposed in
the case that an existing
commercially or industrially
zoned property were to
develop. These ensure
compatibility with future
city growth while allowing
the property to develop as
permitted under the
County’s zoning code.
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Other Policies
Development in the Urban Reserve Overlay may be required to include provision of infrastructure
consistent with road, water, and sanitary sewer improvements required of development within the
applicable city. This includes development with fire protection with water suppression systems and
access requirements. It may also be required to meet city design standards, including for landscaping
and street connectivity.
When the applicable city does not
require urban standards, then the
development may be required to
include temporary common
wastewater collection systems
that meet Iowa Department of
Natural Resources and city
specifications, and temporary
common water distribution
systems, such as wells or rural
water services. An agreement
shall also be required that if and
when the property is annexed to a
city, the land developer and/or landowner shall be responsible for the full cost of abandoning the rural
well and wastewater systems and connecting to urban infrastructure.
Where a base zoning district allows for a conditional use, Story County will consider the long-term
appropriateness of the use recognizing the area is planned for urban densities and uses. Most
conditional uses that are permissible in the County, due to their distance and isolation from other uses,
will be presumed to not be compatible with planned urban development within a growth area. For
example, shooting ranges, campgrounds, wind energy systems, etc.
Where conditional uses may be compatible with future urban land uses due to the particular nature of
the use or its location in the growth area, additional site development considerations shall be made,
including a use’s location on a site, lighting, buffering, landscaping, and setbacks. Conditions related to
these considerations shall be applied to address future compatibility of the use with planned urban
development. In some situations, it may be appropriate to have a limited duration of approval.
The following conditional uses are not considered compatible with the Urban Reserve Overlay:
• Shooting ranges
• Campgrounds and RV parks, except as part of a County park
• Lodges and fraternal organizations
• Power plants and substations
• Drag strips and other similar courses or tracks
• Salvage yards
• Yard waste composting
• Agricultural lime storage and processing operations
Strategy for compatible conditional, agribusiness and other
commercial uses: The Plan itself does not supersede County
zoning. However, upon adoption it will be part of the County’s
C2C Comprehensive Plan and relevant to consideration of
conditional use permit and rezoning requests. To ensure
conditional, agribusiness, and other commercial uses are
compatible with the Plan, the County should consider amending
the County code to restrict the type of uses allowed in the Urban
Reserve Overlay designation and require certain standards to be
met for other commercial uses that do not require a rezoning or
division.
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• Bed and breakfasts
• Landfills
• Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems or Solar
Energy Conversion Systems
• Adult uses
• Surface mineral extraction and processing(Note-May
exclude or address policies for existing operations)
• Indoor recreational facilities
Environmentally Sensitive Overlay
Story County includes a wide range of environmental resources
that provide for ecological and recreational benefits to the
people of Story County. Development is not anticipated in these
areas and related policies include controls to address the
sensitivity of these areas.
Annexations
The standards of the underlying designation shall apply.
Land Divisions
The jurisdiction with subdivision authority shall be the same as
in the underlying land use designation. However, divisions for
the creation of new developments lots are not permitted unless
the division, if permitted by the underlying designation,
separates and/or otherwise protects the environmentally
sensitive area from the development. Divisions that create lots that can only be accessed through
environmentally sensitive areas are not permitted.
Compatible Zoning Districts
The standards of the underlying designation shall apply.
Other Policies
Further development is discouraged unless it enhances the environmentally sensitive area’s function
through restoration and/or preservation.
Any permitted development shall meet Story County’s standards for mitigating impacts to
environmentally sensitive areas.
Conditional uses shall follow the standards of the underlying designation.
for the Environmentally Sensitive
Overlay Designation
What if an environmentally
sensitive area is not included in
this overlay? Not all
environmentally sensitive areas
are mapped and individual
developments will need to
consider site specific
characteristics of any sensitive
areas, regardless of whether the
Overlay applies to the site.
Did you know? Both Story
County and Ames have policies
that require inventories or further
identification of environmentally
sensitive areas when a
development is proposed.
Protections or certain design
standards may be required based
on the results of the inventory.
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Subsurface Mining Overlay
Currently this designation applies to an area northeast of Ames used for mining purposes. Typically
activities within this designation are not compatible with development that includes residential or other
sensitive uses and controls are included for evaluating uses in this designation.
Annexations
The standards of the underlying designation shall apply.
Land Divisions
The jurisdiction with subdivision authority shall be the same as in the underlying land use designation.
Compatible Zoning Districts
The standards of the underlying designation shall apply.
Other Policies
Consider and mitigate the impacts of noise, dust, vibration, and traffic of mining operations when
considering development applications in the vicinity.
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Airport Protection Overlay
The James Herman Banning Ames Municipal airport is a resource to
people and businesses of Story County. Supporting its operation is an
important economic development objective for the City of Ames and
County. The airport may expand to the southwest consistent with its
Master Plan during the life of this Plan. Development in this area should
be sensitive to unique conditions related to operations of an airport.
Annexations
The standards of the underlying designation shall apply.
Land Divisions
The City of Ames retains jurisdiction of subdivisions within the Overlay, regardless of the underlying
designation.
Compatible Zoning Districts
The standards of the underlying designation shall apply.
Other Policies
Consider the compatibility of airport operations with new development applications.
Story County agrees in this designation to route any permitting applications to the City of Ames Public
Works Department and require FAA Determination of No Hazard prior to issuing permits.
Strategies, Glossary, and
FAQs for the Airport
Protection Overlay
Designation
Strategy for compatible
development with the
Ames Municipal Airport:
The County should consider
amending the County code
to require the review of any
permit that may pose
hazards to air travel or
inhibit airport expansion
plans by the City of Ames or
FAA.
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General Policies and Procedures
The following policies apply to all land use designations in the Ames Urban Fringe Plan. The policies
apply to both the cooperators’ coordinated long-range planning activities as well as to individual
development proposals.
Trails. Ensure that street, bicycle, pedestrian and
trail configurations provide for adequate and
efficient connectivity to provide for effective
long-term access to and through all properties
planned for development.
Parks. The preservation or creation of new areas
for public recreation or conservation is supported in all designations.
Development Adjacent to Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Impacts of development adjacent to the
Environmentally Sensitive Overlay should be considered as part of a development application and
mitigated with the development.
Rural Wastewater and Water Infrastructure. Any decentralized wastewater treatment facilities,
wells, and supporting infrastructure shall meet IDNR and County standards. Concentrated rural
developments in the Rural Residential—Expansion designation should include common wastewater
treatment systems.
Stormwater. Mitigate and manage stormwater run-off, soil erosion, and wastewater discharge
according to IDNR, County, and City standards. Special attention should be given to the water quality
impacts of development in the Ada Hayden Watershed as outlined on the Land Use MapOverlay.
Affordable Housing. Direct and encourage the construction of new affordable housing development to
locations within Ames and Gilbert.
Development in the Floodplain. Locate future development outside of the 1% annual chance (100-
year) floodplain.
Road Infrastructure. Limit development in areas that would create a need for the upgrade of roads
before they are scheduled. Where proposed development will potentially increase traffic volumes and
require the upgrade of road infrastructure, developers will be required to provide for the cost of road
improvements at the time of development.
Strategy for trails planning: Story County
Conservation and the City of Ames will collaborate on
the City’s pedestrian and bike plan. After completion,
the AUFP should be amended to incorporate the
pedestrian and bike plan.
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Official Zoning Map Amendments (Rezonings)
Amendments to the Official Zoning Map of Story County within the AUFP planning area shall conform to
the goals and policies set forth in the Plan and the Land Use Framework Map. All applications for
amendments to the Official Zoning Map of Story County shall be processed in accordance with the
requirements set forth in the Story County Land Development Regulations, including the standard for
amendments that they shall be compatible with the County’s comprehensive plan.
Figure 3 is a zoning compatibility matrix for Story County’s Zoning Districts and the AUFP Land Use
Designations. Compatibility between the zoning districts and a designation is notated by an “X.” A blank
cell in the matrix indicates that a zoning district is not compatible with a Plan designation. The Plan does
not include expectations for additional rural commercial and industrial development that would be
permitted in the C-LI Commercial Light Industrial or HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District. The Urban
Reserve, Environmentally Sensitive Overlay, Subsurface Mining Overlay, and Airport Protection Overlay
are considered compatible with the same zoning districts as the base land use designation to which they
apply, with the exception of the A-2 Agribusiness Designation and the Urban Reserve Overlay.
Agriculture
and Farm Residential—Residential—Urban Reserve
A-1 Agricultural X X X
A-2 Agribusiness X
A-R Agricultural
Residential
X X
R-1 Rural
Transitional
X
X
Manufactured
X
Figure 4: Zoning and AUFP Land Use Designation Compatibility Matrix
Story County shall not take action on any request to amend the Official Zoning Map of Story County
when such request is accompanied by or necessitates a request to amend the Plan. Such request to
amend the Plan shall be acted upon by all the cooperators as provided in the Plan Amendments section
prior to action by the County on an amendment to the Official Zoning Map.
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Annexations
Cities agree to annex territory in accordance with the plan. Annexation requests shall not be reviewed
until such time the Plan has been amended to designate a property in a compatible Land Use
Designation.
Cities shall annex the entire width of public right-of-way to the road centerline located adjacent to lands
being annexed, or, in the case of non-fee simple right-of-way, a 28E or other agreement on road
maintenance shall be in place if a road is not proposed to be annexed.
Figure 4 is an annexation compatibility matrix for the AUFP Land Use Designations. Compatibility of
annexation with a designation is notated by an “X.” A blank cell in the matrix indicates that annexation
is not compatible with a Plan designation. The Urban Reserve, Environmentally Sensitive Overlay,
Subsurface Mining Overlay, and Airport Protection Overlay are considered compatible with annexation
based on the base land use designation, with the exception of the Urban Reserve Overlay. The Urban
Reserve designation also intends for annexation, but with limits on appropriate timing to support
annexation into the city based upon proximity and availability of infrastructure to support future
development.
Agriculture and Residential—Residential—Urban Reserve
Annexation
Compatible
No* No* No* Yes Yes, if certain
standards are
Figure 5: Annexation and AUFP Land Use Designation Compatibility Matrix
The Story County Board of Supervisors shall review all annexation requests for conformance with the
Ames Urban Fringe Plan and forward a copy of their resolution to the annexing city for consideration as
required under the Code of Iowa. Story County will also provide to cities available information regarding
Environmentally Sensitive Areas for consideration as part of the annexation process.
Annexation of city-owned property, used for a public purpose facility such as wastewater or water
treatment or water wells is permitted even if in a designation that is not compatible with annexation.
However, public facilities may also be allowed within the County without annexation to the City.
In consideration of the fact that annexation has the effect of extending the two-mile extraterritorial
division review area beyond the planning area, the cooperators understand and agree that the cities
shall waive their extraterritorial review jurisdiction in such extended area, and that the County shall only
approve subdivisions allowed in the A-1 Agricultural Zoning District in the extended area. Alternatively, a
property owner may request the cooperators to amend the Plan and Land Use Framework Map to
extend the planning area to include the property and determine an appropriate land use designation.
Story County shall annually update the Ames Urban Fringe Plan Land Use Framework Map to show the
two-mile extraterritorial review jurisdiction.
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Land Use Framework Map Amendments
The Land Use Framework Map may be amended by a cooperator or property owner. A cooperator may
initiate an amendment by providing written notice to the other cooperators. A property owner may
must initiate an amendment by requesting a pre-application meeting with the cooperator who would
have subdivision review authority in the requested land use designation. That cooperator shall notify the
other cooperators of the request and invite them to attend the pre-application meeting. The City of
Gilbert shall only review amendment requests if they are north of 190th Street. Ames will only review
amendment requests south of 180th Street.
After the pre-application meeting, the cooperators’ city councils (as applicable) and Board of Supervisors
shall take action on if they would like to further consider the request consistent with their process for
amending a Comprehensive Plan and allow a formal application to be submitted. The cooperator who
would have jurisdiction over the requested land use designation shall be the first to take such action and
shall forward the results of the action to the other cooperators prior to their consideration.
If the majority of the cooperators agree to allow an application to be made, a formal application shall be
made with the cooperator who would have subdivision review authority in the requested land use
designation. Formal applications shall only be accepted by the cooperators biannually in July or January
of the calendar year of the pre-application meeting. When a formal application is received, a cooperator
shall notify the other cooperators and provide a copy of the application. As the AUFP is adopted by each
cooperator as a component of their respective comprehensive plans, the procedures of adopting an
amendment shall be the process for a comprehensive plan amendment as required in their code. An
amendment must be approved by all affected cooperators (2 or 3 depending on location) to be
effective. If an amendment requested by a cooperator is not approved, they may request a joint
meeting of all cooperators to reconsider the request. Figure 5 is a flow chart of the Land Use Framework
Map Amendment Process.
Further Consider Request Agree to Further Consider
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request as Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Amendment Request
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Plan Review
To ensure that the Ames Urban Fringe Plan remains an effective guide for decision makers, the
jurisdictions should cooperatively conduct periodic evaluations of the Plan’s goals and policies.
These evaluations should be conducted every 5 years, depending on the rate of change in the Urban
Fringe.
Plan amendments that appear appropriate as a result of a comprehensive review may be incorporated
following the adopted Plan amendment process.
At any time during the planning horizon, either the chair of the Board of Supervisors or the Mayor of
either city may initiate a review or amendment of the Plan by providing notice in writing to the other
cooperators. The cooperator requesting the amendment may host a joint meeting to discuss the
request.
As the AUFP is adopted by each cooperator as a component of their respective comprehensive plans,
the procedures of adopting an amendment shall be the same and each cooperator shall follow the
process for a comprehensive plan amendment. Each cooperator shall take action on the request within
90 days of the joint meeting and provide a copy of the resolution acting on the request to the other
cooperators.
An amendment must be approved by all cooperators to be effective. The amendment shall take effect
no later than ten (10) days after the recordation of eachapproval of a cooperator’s resolution approving
the amendment, or earlier upon the resolution being recorded.
Figure 6: Flow Chart of Land Use Framework Map Amendment Process
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Parcel Line (aka Boundary Line) Adjustments
A change in an existing boundary line between two parcels of land where no more than the same
number of lots or parcels, or fewer numbers of lots or parcels, exist after the adjustment and wherein
the new parcel is not meant for independent development and is only meant to enhance the size and/or
shape of the neighboring parcel are permitted in all designations with the exception of the following:
• Those that result in the expansion of a nonconforming use or cause a parcel to become
nonconforming with the Story County Land Development Regulations.
• Those that divide an existing parcel by repeated divisions or simultaneous divisions into
three or more parcels. Repeated divisions mean those that are done at intervals of time
on or after July 1, 1990. Simultaneous divisions mean those which are done at any one
time on or after July 1, 1990.
• Those that are intended to, or effectively, relocate a parcel’s development area to
another parcel.
Story County shall retain review jurisdiction over parcel line adjustments regardless of the land use
designation except in the Urban Growth designation, where the applicable city and County shall have
joint review authority. A new deed for the new, entire parcel shall be recorded along with the
survey. There cannot be two separate ownership instruments on record for the enlarged parcel.
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Implementation Strategies
After the adoption of the AUFP, the cooperators shall undertake the following strategies to implement
the plan:
• City of Ames will draft a 28-E agreement consistent with the policies of the Plan for the joint
administration of the Plan and file the agreement with the Secretary of State upon approval by
any participating cooperator in the Plan.
• The 28-E will have an initial five year duration with an automatic five years extension for a total
of 10 years. Language for notification and cancellation of the agreement will also be included.
• The cooperators will adopt theinclude the Plan as an amendment topart of their respective
comprehensive plans.
• Story County Conservation and the City of Ames will collaborate on the City’s pedestrian and
bike plan. After completion, the AUFP should be amended to incorporate the pedestrian and
bike plan.
• The Plan does not supersede County zoning. To ensure land use decisions are compatible with
the plan, the County should consider the following amendments to its code:
o Restrictions on the type of agribusiness uses allowed in the Agriculture and Farm Service
designation
o Restrictions on the type of conditional uses and requirements for certain standards to
be met for other commercial uses that do not require a rezoning or division in the Urban
Growth designation.
o Restrictions on the type of conditional uses, agribusiness uses, and requirements for
certain standards to be met for other commercial uses that do not require a rezoning or
division in the Urban Reserve Overlay.
o Review requirements for any permit that may pose hazards to air travel or inhibit
airport expansion plans by the City of Ames or FAA in the Airport Protection Area
Overlay.
o Amendments to the conservation design subdivisions standards to ensure compatibility
with the density bonuses and design standards allowed in the Rural Residential—
Expansion area.
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ITEM #: __20__
DATE: 11-22-22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: Baker Subdivision (321 State Avenue) Low Income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC) Development Proposals
BACKGROUND:
City Council provided direction at its July 26th meeting to staff for preparing a new Request
for Proposals (RFP) for a 4% LIHTC housing project located at 321 State Avenue
(Attachment A Location Map). This direction was due to the expiration of the
developer’s agreement with Prairie Fire Corporation for the same site which
involved a 9% LIHTC option. Council chose to proceed with a noncompetitive 4%
LIHTC option hoping to facilitate quicker development of the site, rather than
soliciting proposals once again for a competitive 9% option.
Significant components of the RFP included:
▪ Applying for the Iowa Finance Authority’s 4% LIHTC program rather than the 9%.
▪ Development intensity between 30-50 dwelling units.
▪ Supporting lower income affordable housing units developed to include a minimum
of 10% to be set aside for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants.
▪ Entering into a developer’s agreement with the City of Ames, to prepare a 4%
LIHTC application which includes the terms for the developer’s construction and
on-site management of the project, the City’s participation in the project, transfer of
land for the development of the project, and anticipated start date of the
construction. In no case shall the start date be greater than 120 days after the award
of the tax credits.
▪ Completing an agreement with the City of Ames within 45 days from the date of
acceptance of the proposal by the City Council. The application shall be submitted
to the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) on or about 30-45 days after a developer’s
agreement has been signed with the City of Ames.
▪ Use of geothermal.
▪ Sale of the city owned site to the developer (Lot 27) at a reduced or no cost.
▪ Additional scoring points for an increased percentage of Affordable Housing Units
for either Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants or households with
income at 50% or less of the Ames Metropolitan Statistical Area Income Limits (10
pts).
▪ Use of City HOME funds in an amount up to $1.8 million.
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The proposals submittal deadline was September 13th. The City received one proposal
in response to the RFP from The Commonwealth Companies (Commonwealth).
The Commonwealth Companies- 36 Family Units (See Attachment)
Commonwealth has completed, or has projects underway, in 21 states with numerous
federal housing projects. One project has been completed in Johnston, Iowa, which is a
62-unit senior housing project. In addition, they were recently awarded a 9% LIHTC
project in Bondurant, IA, which will be a 40-unit family project.
Commonwealth submitted a proposal for 36 units with a mix of two-story buildings as
townhomes and apartments. The plan includes amenities (clubhouse, community garden,
and playground areas) along with centralized parking. The 36-unit proposal includes units
as follows: 14 four-bedroom townhome units; 10 three-bedroom townhome units; 8 two-
bedroom units; and 4 one-bedroom apartment units. The development as proposed will
remain affordable for 30 years. The architectural design is of standard horizontal vinyl
siding with gabled roofs and a small, covered entry.
The units are planned to be leased monthly to households that earn 60% AMI or less as
follows:1-BR $995; 2-BR $1,174; 3BR $1,356; and 4BR $1,498. The assumption in the
pro forma is for the maximum rental amounts allowed under the LIHTC program. The
developer’s proposed timeline targeted completion of the project and lease up by the
winter 2024/25. Also, Commonwealth has both an in-house construction as well as on-
site, project management team. They are proposing to have the site given to them by
the City at zero cost as well as a contribution of $1.8 million the City’s HOME funds.
An evaluation committee comprised of staff members from Planning and Housing, City
Attorney’s Office, Public Works, Electric, and the Purchasing Division assessed the
responsiveness of their proposal in relationship to the RFP objectives as outlined above
as well as other submittal requirements. An on-site interview was conducted with the
developer on October 14th. The developer presented details of the project and explained
the thin financial margin of the project as a 4% tax credit project as compared to a 9% tax
credit project.
After the on-site interview, the committee felt that Commonwealth’s proposal met
the minimum requirements of the RFP, but had some reservations about the overall
timeline length, details on the assumed rent levels, financing, market support for
14 four-bedroom units, architectural detailing, and integration of geothermal.
Staff believed the project could be improved with adjustments to the mix of units and
overall design. As a result, staff approached Commonwealth about making changes to
the proposal to address the following:
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1. Decrease the number of 4-bedroom units to 3-bedroom units.
2. Establish 50% of the units at a maximum of 50% of AMI.
3. Accept additional units for Section 8 vouchers outside of the required set side.
4. Improve the façade treatments to incorporate additional architectural details to the
roof lines and stone materials to the facades similar to a prior project in Greeley,
CO.
5. Better address the pricing or cost savings in regard to the Geothermal component.
6. Accelerate LIHTC Application process and plan approval by 6 months (Target
lease up for July 1, 2024).
7. Approve a development agreement in December 2022 and proceed with LIHTC
application milestones in January 2023.
Commonwealth responded to this request by updating their pro forma in regard to
additional construction costs for improved design, reduced rents, and impacts of higher
interest rates since September. Commonwealth estimated the increased interest rates
for permanent financing (mortgage) have approximately a $720,000 impact of cost for the
project. Reduced rental income for lower income households has approximately a
$630,000 impact on financing of a mortgage. The enhanced design was estimated to be
approximately $1,000,000 in construction costs.
The “interest rate changes alone” would impact the original proposal for City assistance
adding an additional amount of approximately $720,000 to the original offer of
$1,800,000, for a total of $2,520,000. The “enhanced project” requested by staff would
require additional City assistance of approximately $2,350,000 to the original offer of
$1,800,000, for a total of $4,150,000. Therefore, for any version of the project,
additional funding would need to be identified to pursue any version of a 4% project
on the site at this time.
Commonwealth has also indicated a strong interest in partnering to apply for a 9% LIHTC
project as it would assist in meeting our goals for the project and improve the financial
conditions of the project proposal.
Additionally, staff also met and presented the proposal with the Neighborhood Association
to gain their input. There were concerns expressed regarding the reduction in the number
of parking spaces needed to allow for the amenities, and the rent prices. The total number
of units and the overall design were supported.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the original proposal and direct staff to identify additional funding options
(e.g. tax abatement, future HOME funds, ARP Funds, other) for a $720,000 (above
the $1,800,000) and to work with The Commonwealth Companies to prepare an
agreement to partner on a 4% LIHTC application for the development of the site at
321 State Avenue with a 36-unit affordable multi-family housing. In addition, direct
staff to return to the City Council with an agreement in December 2022.
2. Accept an enhanced proposal and direct staff to identify additional fundings options
(e.g. tax abatement, future HOME funds, ARP Funds, other) for $2,350,000 (above
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the $1,800,000) and to work with The Commonwealth Companies to prepare an
agreement to partner on a 4% LIHTC application for the development of the site at
321 State Avenue with a 36-unit affordable multi-family housing. In addition, direct
staff to return to the City Council with an agreement in December 2022.
3. Decline to accept the proposal and direct staff to prepare an outline for an RFP in
December to once again solicit development proposals for this project in January
2023 for either 4% or 9% tax credit (for an application to IFA due in the Spring of
2023).
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Although there was substantial initial interest in the latest RFP, ultimately only one
proposal was submitted. Comments from other parties did not believe the scale of the
project was feasible under the current 4% LIHTC requirements compared to a 9% project.
The original goal for the 4% LIHTC approach was to be able to move quickly with the
hope that the competitive process of the RFP would result in choices of projects that
would exceed minimum expectations and maximize the benefit of our $1.8 million of
HOME funds.
Commonwealth’s original proposal would meet the minimum goals of the RFP. However,
recent information indicates this version of the project is financially infeasible without
additional local assistance of approximately $720,000 (for a total of $2,520,000). Staff
believes the enhanced version of the project achieves the City’s goal to a greater degree,
but it would require $2,350,000 (for a total of $4,150,000). Unfortunately, staff has not
identified financial resources that could completely close either gap at this time.
Staff would need additional time to investigate options for use of future HOME
allocations, partial property tax abatement, and/or use of American Rescue Plan
funds to fill any additional gap.
With the Commonwealth proposal City Council has a choice or proceeding with what is
viable in the market at this time or to consider another RFP. Due to the economic
conditions, there is one proposal to consider and determine if it is worth the City’s
investment of its land and HOME money resources. At this time no proposal is within the
financial limitations included within the RFP and staff has not identified if additional
financial resources are available for such a project. Based upon the interest in the site
by many developers and additional value of a 9% LIHTC project to help mitigate the
increased costs, the delay to pursue a new 9% project this spring would seem to
be warranted over pursing the current proposal.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve
Alternative #3 and decline to accept the proposal and direct staff to prepare an outline for
an RFP in December to solicit another RFP in January 2023 for either 4% or 9% tax credit
for an application due to IFA due in the Spring of 2023. It must be noted that even if a
developer is approved in the next round for a 9% incentive, there is no guarantee IFA will
select the City’s application through their competitive process.
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Location Map- Attachment A
BAKER
SUBDIVISION
DEVELOPMENT
AMES, IOWA
SUBMITTED BY:
COMMONWEALTH DEVELOPMENT CORP.
OF AMERICA
TYLER SHEERAN, DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
7447 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 210
MIDDLETON, WI 53562
608-556-2939
T.SHEERAN@COMMONWEALTHCO.NET
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
TAB 2 OVERVIEW OF
PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT AND
TIMELINE
Overview of the
Proposed Development
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Project Proposal:
Commonwealth is proposing a newly constructed development of town homes and a mid rise
complex. In total, there will be 36 units which will all be set aside for those earning at or below 60
percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). The units will be broken into 4, 1-bedroom units, 8, 2-
bedroom units, 10, 3-bedroom units, and 14, 4-bedroom units. This development is to
remain affordable for 30 years. Commonwealth has had great success in offering a similar mix of
units at these price points on a number of townhouse and midrise projects. The units in these
buildings will allow for full accessibility to ensure that all demographics are able to occupy the
space. The mix of a townhouse and midrise development will provide the site with variety in
units and architecture to create a place that everyone can call home while also maximizing
efficiency of the site.
The development will include a number of amenities for the residents and surrounding community to
enjoy. Tenants are provided with each of the amenities below free of charge:
• In-Unit Laundry
•Fitness Center
•Business Center/ Computer lab
•Energy Star Appliances
•Surplus of Greenspace
•On-Site Maintenance
•Video Security System
•Community Room
•Raised Garden Beds
•Playground
•Pergola
The fitness center, community room, business center/computer lab, and professional management
services will be provided to the site and all tenants will be able to access them. This allows for tenants
to have a more private feel to their residences, but it also allows them to have the community feel in
these shared areas. The site will also include a playground, pergola picnic area and, be oriented in
such a way that it features open, green spaces for the tenants to use and enjoy.
Land Cost:
Commonwealth prides itself on the construction of high-quality developments. For this reason, we
are requesting the parcel be conveyed for $1 to ensure extensive value engineering is not required and
the municipal assistance request remains within reason.
Project Timeline
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Timing of Site Improvements:
The overall timeline of the development project is as stated previously under the Overview of
Proposed Development and Timeline section. The following describes an overview of the overall
timeline of the development project and a schedule for site improvements including the date of
completion for the project.
Fall 2022:
•City of Ames Council Approval
•Work with the City of Ames to obtain proper zoning and conditional use permits necessary
for proposed concept
•Design meeting with city to accommodate desired building features/amenities
•Prepare 4% bond application
Winter 2022:
•Submit 4% bond application to Iowa Finance Authority (IFA)
Spring 2023:
•IFA approves bond application
•Full Application is submitted to IFA
Summer 2023:
•IFA issues inducement
•Secure LIHTC Investor and Lender
o Begin underwriting and due diligence with Investor and Lender
•Begin architectural drawings
•Begin environmental and engineering
Winter 2023:
•Close on construction financing
•Begin construction
Summer 2024:
•Begin Preleasing
Winter 2024:
•Construction Completion
•Residents move in
TAB 3
DEVELOPMENT
PLANS
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
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Memorandum to the Record – Conceptual Site Plan
The city of Ames zoning code requires the proposed 36-unit development to feature a minimum of
108 parking stalls. Based on Commonwealth’s current operating portfolio of 120 developments, we
do not support the need for 3.0 stalls per unit and have factual data to prove the average housing
development requires approximately 1.5 stalls per unit. The current guidelines promote the
development to be overparked resulting in the underutilization of the available 2.8 acres. Please see
“Site Plan B” for a depiction of this standard.
Commonwealth is requesting a variance to reduce the overall parking requirement to 72 parking
stalls garnering an adequate 2.0 stalls per unit ratio. This variance request permits the
implementation of additional greenspace within the center of the development of which has been set
aside for additional tenant amenities such as a playground, a pergola, and raised garden beds. We
believe this is a far more efficient use of this city owned parcel, creating a community that
individuals are proud to call their home. Please see “Site Plan A” for a depiction of
Commonwealth’s proposed site plan.
SITE PLAN A
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SITE INFORMATION:
R-M (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY)
NUMBER OF UNITS:
BUILDING TOWNHOME #1 10,789 GROSS SF
108 EXTERIOR SPACES (9 H.C. ACCESSIBLE)
TOTAL: 36 UNITS
16,888 GROSS SFBUILDING APARTMENTS (LEVELS 1-2):
43,695 GROSS SFBUILDING TOTAL:
57,283 S.F. (47%)OPEN SPACE:
BUILDING TOWNHOME #2&3 8,009 GROSS SF
PARKING RATIO
1BR 2BR 3BR 4BR TOTAL
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PARKING PROVIDED:
PROPOSED ZONING:
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIALPROPOSED USE:
SITE INFORMATION:
R-M (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY)
NUMBER OF UNITS:
BUILDING TOWNHOME #1 10,789 GROSS SF
108 EXTERIOR SPACES (9 H.C. ACCESSIBLE)
TOTAL: 36 UNITS
16,888 GROSS SFBUILDING APARTMENTS (LEVELS 1-2):
43,695 GROSS SFBUILDING TOTAL:
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1299 S.F. NET
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1299 S.F. NET
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1299 S.F. NET
UNIT #5
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1299 S.F. NET
UNIT #5
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1299 S.F. NET
SPRINKLER/MECH.
84 SF
PROPOSED
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METER
LOCATION
PROPOSED
GAS METER
LOCATION
BUILDING UNITS BREAKDOWN
BUILDING #
BUILDING #1
BUILDING #2 & #3
BUILDING #4
TOTAL UNIT TYPES
1 BED
-
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4
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UNIT #1
UNIT NET SF
UNIT STORAGE
697
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2 BED
-
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8
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861
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-
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1,039
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2,493
3 BED
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FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING #2 & 3
SCALE:
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0'8'8'16'
TOWNHOUSE SECOND
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SCALE:
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UNIT #5
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1299 S.F. NET
SPRINKLER/MECH.
84 SF
PROPOSED
ELECTRIC
METER
LOCATION
PROPOSED
GAS METER
LOCATION
BUILDING UNITS BREAKDOWN
BUILDING #
BUILDING #1
BUILDING #2 & #3
BUILDING #4
TOTAL UNIT TYPES
1 BED
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UNIT #1
UNIT NET SF
UNIT STORAGE
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SECOND
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NORTH
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DNE
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84 SF
PROPOSED
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PROPOSED
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UNIT #2
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UNIT #3
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UNIT NET SF
UNIT STORAGE
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ARCHITECTURAL
SHINGLE -TYP.
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ROOF PLAN
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KITCHEN
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WOMEN
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11 SF
K
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EXERCISE
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MECHANICAL
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CORRIDOR
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MAINTENANCE
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PREFINISHED 5"
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KNOX BOX
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TAB 4
STATEMENT OF
TIMELINE
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Timing of Site Improvements:
The overall timeline of the development project is as stated previously under the Overview of
Proposed Development and Timeline section. The following describes an overview of the expected
timeline for the selection, 4% LIHTC award, and development completion.
If Commonwealth is selected as the preferred development partner, the team will begin compiling
the necessary documentation for a 4% bond application while negotiating terms on the development
agreement with the City of Ames. Commonwealth plans on development agreement execution by
November 2022 with a submission date to the Iowa Finance Authority of December 2022. Iowa
Finance Authority Board will make a recommendation for approval contingent upon available bond
capacity on or before March 2023. Once approved, the development team submit a full 4% LIHTC
application with bond inducement slatted to occur by June 2023. Once fully approved,
Commonwealth will begin aligning financing partners and engaging architects for a full plan set to
ensure that the project is ready to close by Winter of 2023. Initial indications from the construction
team suggest a 12-month construction time-frame for the proposed development result in a
completed development in the Winter of 2024.
Please note, this schedule is subject to change based on city desires of the development team
executing the Baker Subdivision development as requested by the City of Ames.
TAB 5 ENERGY/
GREEN BUILDING
FEATURES
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Energy Conservation & Green Building Features:
Green Building Experience:
Commonwealth Development, Commonwealth Construction, and M+A have a successful track record of
developing, designing, and building energy efficient developments that incorporate the latest energy
conservation techniques and best practices.
We believe it is important to be good stewards of our natural resources and believe these features add value
to the rental units we create. Our team commits to exploring different alternatives for incorporating energy
efficiency at this highest level. We will undertake a cost/benefit analysis on different options and programs
we can pursue to create an energy efficient building program for each property. All on-site maintenance and
leasing staff are trained on the energy efficient features of each property in order to ensure maximum use of
these features and proper maintenance. The energy efficient features and any green building certification
obtained will be highlighted in our leasing and marketing materials in order to increase awareness within the
community.
All of our developments will include native plant landscaping to reduce irrigation water needs, reused water
for irrigation (where available), enhanced energy efficiency of all HVAC systems above the efficiency
required by applicable Building Code, low flow water fixtures, among other energy saving features that also
reduce utility costs for the property and our residents.
To follow the IFA Qualified Action Plan (QAP) Commonwealth is committed to providing the energy
efficiency requirements and following the impact on the environment requirements seen below for the Baker
Subdivision development:
Impact on the Environment:
-Implement and enforce a “no smoking” policy in all common and individual living areas of all
buildings. The common area does not include the public areas of the exterior grounds of the building
for this “no smoking” policy.
-Water conserving measures: Toilets are high efficiency WaterSense toilets that use 1.28 gallons per
flush or less; faucet aerators use 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) or less in kitchens and 1.0 gpm or less
in bathrooms; showerheads use 1.5 gpm or less. (dual flush toilets do not qualify)
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-Passive (New Construction)
Radon-reducing features (including a drain tile loop for new construction, below the building slab
along with vertical vent pipe(s) and junction box(es) following requirements as shown in Appendix F
– “Radon Control Methods” in the 2012 International Residential Code.
- In unit water heaters that have a minimum energy factor (EF) of 0.61 for tank type gas, 0.93 for tank-
type electric, or 0.96 for tankless water heaters.
Energy Efficiency
New Construction (3 stories or less)
- Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS) Index of 62 or less
In addition to meeting the criteria stated above Commonwealth provides energy efficient appliances in all
units and developments, has implemented solar panels on projects like The Ace in Madison, WI, and has
provided adequate green space on site for residents to use and enjoy. These items and their implementation
remain a priority for Commonwealth for all developments.
TAB 6
EXPECTED
SUCCESS OF
THE 4% LIHTC
APPLICATION
7447 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 210 ⦁ MIDDLETON, WI 53562 ⦁ (608) 824-2290 ⦁ FAX (608) 260-7832
WWW.COMMONWEALTHCO.NET
Explanation of Expected Success for 4% LIHTC Application
Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the RFP for the
321 State Avenue site. We believe that CDC's expertise and capacity makes us a qualified and capable
development partner. We are confident that we will be able to put forward a well-thought out, carefully
underwritten, attractive development proposal that will help meet the City of Ames goal for the development
of a new affordable housing project.
Please see Tab 8: Partners and Development Team/Portfolio for an overview of LIHTC experience and
success.
Additionally, Commonwealth is confident in our ability to receive a 4% LIHTC award. Our experience in
development reaches across 21 states and has provided the country with 120 affordable housing
developments totaling in 7,232 LIHTC units. Commonwealth has ample experience working with 4%
LIHTC awards as we have completed 19, 4% LIHTC funded developments which totals in 2,277 LIHTC
units built.
CDC can proudly say the "completed" projects in our portfolio have been completed on time, within budget,
with minimal change orders, all while utilizing various funding sources. Additionally, the projects currently
"under construction" are also on schedule with minor change orders. Finally, all financing for those projects
in the "pre-development" stage has been secured.
The City of Ames has put a great amount of effort into bringing this development to reality by issuing a
request for proposal, finding the right developer, and offering up to $1.8 million in HOME funds. This site
and project will have an extremely competitive score for the IFA LIHTC Program a s a result of these
contributions and Commonwealth's expertise and proven abilities to successfully complete all aspects of the
proposed scope of work. This makes us very confident in our ability to secure the required funding and to
complete a project for the City of Ames.
TAB 7
PROFORMA
Sources and Uses of Funds
TAB 8 PARTNERS
AND
DEVELOPMENT
TEAM/PORTFOLIO
7447 University Avenue, Suite 210 · Middleton, WI 53562 · (608) 688-0755
www.commonwealthco.net
Commonwealth Development Corporation
Summary of Experience, Qualifications & Bios
Years of LIHTC and Multifamily Experience
Commonwealth was formed in 2001 and it has always been our mission to build or renovate housing
stock that provides high-quality, affordable properties for people to not just live, but to call home. The
Commonwealth group recently merged with Mirus Partners which only strengthens our ability to
successfully fulfill our mission. The three principals of Commonwealth, Kristi Morgan, Louie Lange,
and Chris Jaye, have a combined 66 years of tax credit experience. In addition, the
Commonwealth team consists of highly experienced developers, contractors, and property managers
that bring extensive knowledge of unique and sophisticated financial structures inherent in the
development of affordable housing. We consistently develop housing that exceeds expectations,
adds value and enhances the lives of the residents we serve as well as the communities in which we
work. We pursue and achieve these goals as a community partner – working closely with
neighborhood leaders, urban planners, preservationists, as well as local and state organizations and
governments.
Successful Completion of LIHTC Properties
The Commonwealth group has successfully completely 49 total projects throughout Wisconsin,
with an additional 36 projects completed in other states. In addition, there are 21 projects in
either the construction or pre-development stage which brings our current project portfolio
total to 106. Please see the attached “Development Portfolio” for a detailed listing of projects.
Performance of LIHTC Properties
Commonwealth’s development portfolio has an average physical occupancy of 94.52% for the past 3
years and has received the highest score from Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development
Authority for performance and occupancy percentage. Furthermore, all our properties are in good
standing with no deficiencies.
Evaluation of Capacity
Commonwealth has built a track record based on delivering quality projects that meet or exceed the
goals of our agency partners. We take great pride in ensuring that each project is delivered on time,
on budget, and with an attention to detail that Commonwealth can take pride in for years to come. A
testament to the successful path Commonwealth has taken is recently being named a top ten
affordable housing developers in the country for 2021 (Ranked #9 by Affordable Financing
Magazine) three spots up from its previous position in 2020 (Ranked #12 by Affordable Financing
Magazine). Also in 2020, Commonwealth was named Best Affordable Housing Developer 2020-
USA by BUILD Magazine.
With 85 completed projects and a total development portfolio of 106, we believe our track record
clearly displays our capacity to deliver on each commitment we make in a timely manner. We
consistently deliver projects ahead of the IRS Placed in Service date requirements and are
consistently one of the first developers to start construction on projects that receive a LIHTC award.
Since 2001, it has been Commonwealth’s mission to develop quality, affordable housing. The
Commonwealth Development team is unique in our breadth of knowledge, experience and
ability to deliver housing that exceeds expectations which also adds value and enhances the lives
of the residents we serve and the communities in which we work. We pursue these goals as a
community partner by working closely with neighborhood leaders, urban planners, state and local
organizations and governments.
Development
For more information, go to:
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It’s more than just
development —
we call it inspiring a
community
DEVELOPMENT
We create or renovate housing that provides high-quality, affordable places for people to call home. Our multifamily
housing portfolio encompasses a variety of building styles in communities across the United States.
For more information, go to:
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FEATURED PROJECTS
COTTAGES & TOWNHOMES
l CHEROKEE PLACE North Branch, MN 48 Family Units
l MAGNOLIA POINTE APARTMENTS Florence, SC 24 Senior Units
l MISSION VILLAGE OF EVANS Evans, CO 68 Family Units
l MISSION VILLAGE OF PECOS Pecos, TX 60 Family Units
GARDEN-STYLE WALK-UPS
l 2OAKS APARTMENTS New Orleans, LA 400 Family Units
l LYNNE VILLAGE Phoenix, AZ 96 Family Units
l PRESERVE AT CHATHAM PARKWAY Savannah, GA 144 Family Units
l SURF VIEW VILLAGE Newport, OR 110 Family Units
HISTORIC & ADAPTIVE REUSE
l DUNBAR COMMONS Oklahoma City, OK 52 Senior Units
l FOURTEEN91 LOFTS Muncie, IN 72 Family Units
l HISTORIC APARTMENTS ON 4TH Mandan, ND 39 Family Units
l MUSKEGO SCHOOL APARTMENTS Muskego, WI 40 Family & Senior Units
MID-RISE
l CORNERSTONE COMMONS Johnston, IA 62 Senior Units
l DELL RANGE SENIOR APARTMENTS Cheyenne, WY 40 Senior Units
l THE EDGE FLATS ON SEWARD Grand Rapids, MI 34 Family Units
l MEADOWLAWN PLAZA Mitchell, SD 105 Family Units
*Active presence in 24 states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota,
Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin,
Wyoming. We have the capability to enter new states and markets at any time.
COMPLETE PROJECTS (PIS)CITY STATE # OF
UNITS UNITS
TYPE OF
PROPERTY BUILDING TYPE PROPERTY MANAGER ARCHITECT Soft Funds Dev Cost Equity Partner DEVELOPER
1 15TH STREET FLATS WILLMAR MN
2 2 OAKS NEW ORLEANS LA
3 ALGONQUIN MANOR BROWN DEER WI
4 ATTWOOD POINTE APARTMENTS FLORENCE SC
5 AUXILIARY COURT WEST BEND WI 59 55 SENIOR
6 AVENUE COMMONS ANDREWS TX 60 50 FAMILY
7 BARTON SCHOOL APARTMENTS WEST BEND WI 40 34 FAMILY
8 BEACON AVENUE APARTMENTS NEW LONDON WI 40 34 FAMILY
9 CHEROKEE PLACE NORTH BRANCH MN 48 48 FAMILY
10 CORNERSTONE COMMONS JOHNSTON IA 62 62 SENIOR
11 COTTAGES ON MAIN HORTONVILLE WI 40 34 FAMILY
12 CRAFTSMAN VILLAGE OF PLOVER PLOVER WI 40 39 SENIOR
13 DUNBAR COMMONS OKLAHOMA CITY OK 52 52 SENIOR
14 EASTLAND APARTMENTS EVANSVILLE IN 161 161 FAMILY
15 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL APARTMENTS SCHOFIELD WI 36 33 FAMILY
16 FAIRVIEW CROSSING LAKE CHARLES LA 275 275 FAMILY
17 FOND DU LAC CENTER MILWAUKEE WI 24 24 FAMILY
18 FOND DU LAC TOWNHOMES FOND DU LAC WI 48 48 FAMILY
19 FOURTEEN91 LOFTS MUNCIE IN 72 72 FAMILY
20 FRIAR HOUSE FLATS GREEN BAY WI 40 34 FAMILY
21 GARDEN VIEW SENIOR APARTMENTS ELKHART IN 55 55 SENIOR
22 HARBORSIDE COMMONS KENOSHA WI 89 81 SENIOR
23 HILLTOP COTTAGES PINE CITY MN 35 35 FAMILY
24 HISTORIC APARTMENTS ON 4TH MANDAN ND 39 39 FAMILY
25 HISTORIC BERLIN SCHOOL APTS.BERLIN WI 40 34 FAMILY
26 HISTORIC BLUE BELL LOFTS COLUMBIA CITY IN 52 52 SENIOR
27 HISTORIC LINCOLN SCHOOL SHAWANO WI 24 24 FAMILY
28 HORICON SCHOOL APARTMENTS HORICON WI 40 40 FAMILY
29 INDIANHEAD COTTAGES MOSINEE WI 24 23 FAMILY
30 LAWLER SCHOOL LOFTS PRAIRIE DU CHEIN WI 40 34 FAMILY
31 LISBON TERRACE MILWAUKEE WI 24 24 FAMILY
32 LITTLE CROW APARTMENTS WARSAW IN 42 42 FAMILY
33 LYNNE VILLAGE PHOENIX AZ 96 96 FAMILY
34 LYNNDALE VILLAGE GRAND CHUTE WI 60 52 SENIOR
35 MADISON PLACE BEAVER DAM WI 62 55 SENIOR
36 MAGNOLIA POINTE APARTMENTS FLORENCE SC 24 24 SENIOR
37 MARQUETTE MANOR MILWAUKEE WI 74 32 SENIOR
38 MEADOWLAWN PLAZA MITCHELL SD 105 105 FAMILY
39 MISSION VILLAGE OF CHEYENNE CHEYENNE WY 41 41 FAMILY
40 MISSION VILLAGE OF DODGEVILLE DODGEVILLE WI 40 34 FAMILY
41 MISSION VILLAGE OF EVANS EVANS CO 68 68 FAMILY
42 MISSION VILLAGE OF GREELEY GREELEY CO 50 50 FAMILY
43 MISSION VILLAGE OF JACKSONVILLE JACKSONVILLE TX 48 48 FAMILY
44 MISSION VILLAGE OF KAUKAUNA KAUKAUNA WI 60 51 FAMILY
45 MISSION VILLAGE OF MENASHA MENASHA WI 66 66 SENIOR
46 MISSION VILLAGE OF MONAHANS MONAHANS TX 49 44 FAMILY
47 MISSION VILLAGE OF PECOS PECOS TX 60 49 FAMILY
48 MISSION VILLAGE OF SHEBOYGAN SHEBOYGAN WI 76 73 FAMILY
49 MISSION VILLAGE OF TAHLEQUAH TAHLEQUAH OK 24 21 SENIOR
50 MONROE STREET APARTMENTS WATERLOO WI 24 22 FAMILY
51 MUSKEGO SCHOOL APARTMENTS MUSKEGO WI 40 34 SR. & FAMILY
52 NEWBURY PLACE APARTMENTS RIPON WI 40 40 FAMILY
53 PARISH SCHOOL APARTMENTS FOND DU LAC WI 47 40 FAMILY
54 PARK PLACE REEDSBURG WI 48 43 SENIOR
55 PARKCREST APARTMENTS MADISON WI 128 128 FAMILY
56 PIONEER RIDGE WISCONSIN DELLS WI 72 61 FAMILY
57 PLEASANT VIEW TOWNHOMES PLYMOUTH WI 24 23 FAMILY
58 PRESERVE AT CHATHAM PARKWAY SAVANNAH GA 144 144 FAMILY
59 PRINCE HALL VILLAGE MILWAUKEE WI 24 24 FAMILY
60 RIDGECREST APARTMENTS MADISON WI 127 127 FAMILY
61 RIVER FLATS JANESVILLE WI 92 92 FAMILY
62 RIVERSIDE SENIOR APARTMENTS FOND DU LAC WI 46 41 SENIOR
63 ST. PETER'S RCAC FOND DU LAC WI 46 43 SENIOR
64 STATION SQUARE ROY UT 31 25 SENIOR
65 SUNSET VILLAGE ALBANY OR 40 40 FAMILY
66 SURF VIEW VILLAGE NEWPORT OR 110 110 FAMILY
67 THE ACE APARTMENTS MADISON WI 70 59 FAMILY
68 THE EDGE ARTIST FLATS FARGO ND 42 42 FAMILY
69 THE EDGE FLATS ON SEWARD GRAND RAPIDS MI 34 34 FAMILY
70 THE ELEMENT SUN PRAIRIE WI 240 174 FAMILY
71 THE GLOBE WATERTOWN WI 48 44 FAMILY
72 THE JEFFERSON RIPON WI 24 23 FAMILY
73 THE LANDINGS MITCHELL SD 31 13 FAMILY
74 THE REVEAL NEW ORLEANS LA 150 150 FAMILY
75 THE RIDGE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 60 60 FAMILY
76 THE ROYAL MADISON WI 48 40 FAMILY
77 THE VILLAGE ON WATER MARINETTE WI 49 42 FAMILY
78 TOWNHOMES AT CRAFTSMAN VLG PLOVER WI 44 44 FAMILY
79 TRINITY ARTIST SQUARE FOND DU LAC WI 35 35 FAMILY
80 UNION SQUARE APARTMENTS APPLETON WI 50 50 FAMILY
81 WATERVIEW APARTMENTS LAWRENCEBURG IN 64 64 FAMILY
82 WESTERN TOWNHOMES NEENAH WI 68 64 FAMILY
83 WHITE PINES CLOQUET MN 35 35 FAMILY
84 WILLIAM A. PASSAVANT MILWAUKEE WI 51 51 SENIOR
85 WOODSIDE TERRACE BELOIT WI 120 116 FAMILY
COMPLETED PROJECTS:85 COMPLETED UNITS:5529 5145
PROJECTS UNDER
CONSTRUCTION CITY STATE NUMBER
OF UNITS OF LIHTC TYPE OF
PROPERTY BUILDING TYPE PROPERTY MANAGER ARCHITECT Soft Funds Dev Cost Equity Partner DEVELOPER
1 53RD FLATS CORVALLIS OR 100 100 FAMILY
2 DELL RANGE SENIOR APTS.CHEYENNE WY 40 40 SENIOR
3 EAGLE FLATS JAMESTOWN ND 33 33 FAMILY
4 CENTURY TERRACE & HARBORVIEW MANISTEE MI 167 167 SENIOR
5 CONFLUENT PARK (SALIDA RIDGE)SALIDA CO 48 48 FAMILY
6 SOUTHERN COMMONS OKLAHOMA CITY OK 97 97 SENIOR
7 SPARTAN LOFTS SPARTA WI 40 40 FAMILY Historic School TBD
8 HISTORIC WALNUT SQUARE TERRE HAUTE IN 40 40 FAMILY
9 NORTH MOORHEAD VILLAGE MOORHEAD MN 46 46 FAMILY
10 WATER'S EDGE APTS.WINONA MN 41 41 FAMILY
11
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION:10 UNITS UNDER CONSTRUCTION:652 652
PREDEVELOPMENT CITY STATE NUMBER
OF UNITS OF LIHTC TYPE OF
PROPERTY BUILDING TYPE PROPERTY MANAGER ARCHITECT Soft Funds Dev Cost Equity Partner DEVELOPER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO
10
11
PREDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS:11 PREDEVELOPMENT UNITS:817 817
COMPLETED TURNKEY
PROJECTS CITY STATE NUMBER
OF UNITS OF LIHTC TYPE OF
PROPERTY BUILDING TYPE PROPERTY MANAGER ARCHITECT Soft Funds Dev Cost Equity Partner DEVELOPER
1 EVERGREEN MANOR RHINELANDER WI 50 50 SENIOR
2 HISTORIC WEST ELEMENTARY RHINELANDER WI 24 24
3 PARK VIEW APARTMENTS - RAD ANTIGO WI 84 84
TURNKEY PROJECTS:3 TURNKEY UNITS:158 158
COMPLETED & SOLD CITY STATE NUMBER
OF UNITS OF LIHTC TYPE OF
PROPERTY BUILDING TYPE PROPERTY MANAGER ARCHITECT Soft Funds Dev Cost Equity Partner DEVELOPER
1 COLUMBIA SQUARE MILWAUKEE WI 22 22 SENIOR
2 LAKEFRONT MANOR OSHKOSH WI 66 58
3 RIVER BEND SENIOR VILLAGE WEST BEND WI 52 52
4 SPRINGBROOK VILLAGE BURLINGTON WI 48 48
5 SUNRISE VILLAGE SOUTH MILWAUKEE WI 48 44
6 WOODVIEW SENIOR APARTMENTS MUSKEGO WI 24 24
7 SEDGEMEADOW ELKHORN WI 48 43 SENIOR
8 CRAFTSMAN VILLAGE OF APPLETON APPLETON WI 64 64 FAMILY
9 MISSION VILLAGE OF PLOVER I PLOVER WI 36 35 FAMILY
10 MISSION VILLAGE OF PLOVER II PLOVER WI 24 22 FAMILY
11 BROOKSTONE COMMONS NEENAH WI 52 48 SENIOR
12 NEW VILLAGE MILWAUKEE WI 24 24 FAMILY
COMPLETED & SOLD PROJECTS:11 TURNKEY UNITS:484 460
TOTAL PROJECTS:120 TOTAL UNITS 7640 7232 72 36 883,610,502
CONSTRUCTION
COMMONWEALTH CONSTRUCTION CORP.
Commonwealth is unique in our breadth of knowledge, experience and ability to
deliver housing that exceeds expectations, adds value and enhances the lives of the
residents we serve and the communities in which we work. Our new construction
developments are constantly evolving to provide our residents with the amenities and
design features that they are looking for in the place they call home.
Construction
For more information, go to:
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920.922.8170 info@commonwealthco.net
We build to last
and have lifelong
impact
CONSTRUCTION
COMMERCIAL
Commercial construction is an ever-changing and fast-paced field that requires experience to keep projects on time and
on budget. Commonwealth Construction’s team of knowledgeable and conscientious managers give the customer an
advantage over our competitors. Our diverse experience, both at the management level and in the field, makes us the
right choice for all commercial construction projects.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Commonwealth Construction’s goal is to work effectively with all members of the construction team to ensure a quality
project that is on time and on budget. From the very beginning stages of any project, Commonwealth ensures that our
customers’ desires are the top priority. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction on all projects. Whether it’s design/
build or hard bid, Commonwealth strives to complete the project with the owner’s best overall value in mind without
compromising quality.
MULTI-FAMILY
Commonwealth Construction’s expertise in multi-family construction offers the customer a superior advantage on all
levels. From design to construction, value engineering to efficiency, we can provide an end product that will provide
the owner with marketable units a cut above the rest. Multi-family construction can be challenging, but Commonwealth
is prepared to help you with all aspects to successfully complete the project.
For more information, go to:
www.commonwealthco.net/construction
920.922.8170 info@commonwealthco.net
●2 OAKS New Orleans, LA 400 Units for Families
●MADISON ON BROADWAY Madison, WI 48 Units for Families
●BEACON AVENUE COTTAGES New London, WI 40 Units for Families
●BLUE BELL LOFTS Columbia City, IN 52 Units for Seniors
●MISSION VILLAGE OF GREELEY Greeley, CO 50 Units for Families
●PORTER HOUSE Greeley, CO 100 Units for Families
●MISSON VILLAGE OF PECOS Pecos, TX 60 Units for Families
●EXCHANGE @ 104 Fond du Lac, WI 48 Units for Families
●WILLIAM A. PASSAVANT Milwaukee, WI 51 Units for Seniors
●IMMEL INSURANCE BUILDING Taycheedah, WI New Office Building
●AMNICON FALLS VISITOR CENTER Amnicon, WI Visitor Center
FEATURED PROJECTS
DEVELOPMENT NAME LOCATION CONST. TYPE # UNITS PROPERTY TYPE PIS
Attwood Pointe Apartments Florence, SC New Construction 52 Family 6/5/2018
Auxiliary Court West Bend, WI New Construction 59 Elderly 4/23/2012
Barton School Apartments West Bend, WI Adaptive Reuse 40 Family 11/1/2019
Beacon Avenue Cottages New London, WI New Construction 40 Family 7/31/2017
Cottages on Main Hortonville, WI New Construction 40 Family 1/1/2019
Craftsman Village of Appleton Appleton, WI New Construction 64 Family 10/1/2004
Craftsman Village of Plover Plover, WI New Construction 40 Elderly 6/28/2003
Elementary School Apts.Schofield, WI Adaptive Reuse 36 Family 9/29/2015
Evergreen Manor Rhinelander, WI NC & Rehab 50 Elderly 4/6/2011
Fond du Lac Center Milwaukee, WI New Construction 24 Family 8/31/2007
Fond du Lac Townhomes Fond du Lac, WI New Construction 48 Family 11/5/2010
Fourteen91 Lofts Muncie, IN Adaptive Reuse 72 Family 1/24/2019
Friar House Flats Green Bay, WI Adaptive Reuse 40 Family 11/1/2019
Garden View Senior Apts.Elkhart, IN Adaptive Reuse 55 Elderly 6/28/2018
Garfield Park Milwaukee, WI Adaptive Reuse 69 Family 12/22/2011
Hamilton Place Sun Prairie, WI Rehab 240 Family 4/12/2019
Hilltop Cottages Pine City, MN New Construction 35 Family 11/18/2021
Historic Apartments on 4th Mandan, ND Adaptive Reuse 39 Family 12/18/2018
Historic Berlin School Apts.Berlin, WI Adaptive Reuse 40 Family 11/30/2016
Historic Blue Bell Lofts Columbia City, IN Adaptive Reuse 52 Elderly 1/30/2017
Historic Lincoln School Shawano, WI Adaptive Reuse 24 Family 8/21/2014
Historic West Elementary Rhinelander, WI Adaptive Reuse 24 Elderly 10/1/2008
Horicon School Apartments Horicon, WI Adaptive Reuse 40 Family 6/30/2021
Indianhead Cottages Mosinee, WI NC & Rehab 24 Family 11/30/2012
Jefferson Street Apartments Ripon, WI New Construction 24 Family 10/21/2014
Lawler School Lofts Prairie du Chein, WI Adaptive Reuse 40 Family 7/31/2018
Lisbon Terrace Milwaukee, WI New Construction 24 Family 6/22/2011
Little Crow Lofts Warsaw, IN Adaptive Reuse 42 Family 11/30/2017
Lynndale Village Grand Chute, WI New Construction 60 Elderly 1/26/2012
Magnolia Point Apartments Florence, SC New Construction 24 Elderly 4/30/2021
Mission Village of Cheyenne Cheyenne, WY New Construction 41 Family 1/21/2020
Mission Village of Dodgeville Dodgeville, WI New Construction 40 Family 5/27/2016
Mission Village of Evans Evans, CO New Construction 68 Family 11/30/2020
Mission Village of Greeley Greeley, CO New Construction 50 Family 11/30/2016
Mission Village of Jacksonville Jacksonville, TX New Construction 48 Family 8/31/2016
Mission Village of Kaukauna Kaukauna, WI New Construction 60 Family 3/29/2017
Mission Village of Menasha Menasha, WI New Construction 66 Elderly 11/30/2010
Mission Village of Monahans Monahans, TX New Construction 49 Family 8/26/2016
Mission Village of Pecos Pecos, TX New Construction 60 Family 11/30/2015
Mission Village of Plover I Plover, WI New Construction 36 Family 6/1/2004
Mission Village of Plover II Plover, WI New Construction 24 Family 12/28/2005
Mission Village of Sheboygan Sheboygan, WI New Construction 76 Family 11/15/2011
Mission Village of Tahlequah Tahlequah, OK New Construction 24 Elderly 11/28/2014
Muskego School Apartments Muskego, WI Adaptive Reuse 40 Elderly/Family 11/30/2020
New Village Milwaukee, WI New Construction 24 Family 6/29/2006
Newbury Place Apartments Ripon, WI Adaptive Reuse 40 Family 1/22/2016
Parish School Apartments Fond du Lac, WI Adaptive Reuse 47 Family 11/29/2017
Parkcrest Apartments Madison, WI Rehab 128 Family 4/3/2019
Park View Apartments-RAD Antigo, WI Rehab 84 Elderly 6/18/2015
Pleasant View Townhomes Plymouth, WI New Construction 24 Family 11/30/2012
Prince Hall Village Milwaukee, WI New Construction 24 Family 8/19/2008
River Flats Janesville, WI New Construction 92 Family 4/29/2021
COMMONWEALTH CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Riverside Apartments Fond du Lac, WI New Construction 46 Elderly 10/31/2013
St. Peter's RCAC Fond du Lac, WI NC & Rehab 46 Elderly 8/27/2009
Station Square Roy, UT New Construction 31 Elderly 12/30/2016
Sunset Village Apartments Albany, OR New Construction 40 Family 12/20/2019
Surf View Village Newport, OR New Construction 110 Family 10/1/2020
The Edge Artist Flats Fargo, ND New Construction 42 Family 7/30/2019
The Edge Flats on Seward Grand Rapids, MI New Construction 34 Family 11/19/2020
The Ridge Apartments Colorado Springs, CO New Construction 60 Family 12/30/2020
The Village on Water Marinette, WI New Construction 49 Family 5/28/2013
Townhomes at Craftsman Vlg.Plover, WI New Construction 44 Family 9/29/2011
Trinity Artist Square Fond du Lac, WI NC & Rehab 35 Family 8/28/2012
Union Square Apartments Appleton, WI New Construction 50 Family 8/31/2015
Western Townhomes Neenah, WI New Construction 68 Family 11/1/2012
William A. Passavant Milwaukee, WI NC & Rehab 51 Elderly 7/6/2011
Completed Projects: 66 # of Completed Units:3312
DEVELOPMENT NAME LOCATION CONST. TYPE # OF UNITS PROPERTY TYPE Anticipated PIS
The Ace Madison, WI New Construction 70 Family 11/20/2021
Lynne Village Phoenix, AZ New Construction 96 Family 9/30/2021
Spartan Lofts Spartan, WI Adaptive Reuse 40 Family 12/16/2021
North Moorhead Village Moorhead, MN New Construction 46 Family 4/5/2022
Southern Commons Oklahoma City, OK New Construction 97 Senior 5/31/2022
Eagle Flats Jamestown, ND Adaptive Reuse 33 Family 4/1/2022
Dell Range Cheyenne, WY New Construction 40 Senior 4/1/2022
53rd Flats Corvallis, OR New Construction 100 Family 8/26/2022
Century Terrace Harborview Manistee, MI Rehab 167 Senior 12/8/2022
Statesburg Apartments AKA Kaukauna RAD Kaukauna, WI Rehab 74 Senior 12/22/2022
The Village at Solid Rock Colorado Springs, CO New Construction 77 Family 5/31/2023
Projects Under Construction: 9 # of Units Under Construction:840
DEVELOPMENT NAME LOCATION CONST. TYPE # OF UNITS PROPERTY TYPE
Appleton Heights Townhomes Milwaukee, WI New Construction 18 Family Completed
Exchange @ 104 Fond du Lac, WI Adaptive Reuse 48 Family Completed
Garfield Park Milwaukee, WI Adaptive Reuse 69 Family Completed
Glendale Heights Townhomes Milwaukee, WI New Construction 18 Family Completed
Kilbourn Apartments Wisconsin Dells, WI New Construction 60 family 10/14/2021
Meadowlawn Plaza Mitchell, SD Rehab 105 Family Completed
Parkcrest Apartments Madison, WI Rehab 128 Family Completed
Pioneer Ridge Wisconsin Dells, WI New Construction 72 Family Completed
Porter House Apts.Greeley, CO New Construction 100 Family Completed
The Element Sun Prairie, WI Rehab 240 Family Completed
The Royal Madison, WI New Construction 48 Family Completed
Third-Party Projects: 11 # of Third-Party Units:906
TOTAL PROJECTS: 88 TOTAL UNITS:5058
As of 4/25/22
UNDER CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
THIRD PARTY PROJECTS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
COMMONWEALTH MANAGEMENT CORP.
Management is key
Commonwealth Management Corporation is a national real estate investment management
firm headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, providing multi-family residential and
commercial real estate owners and investors with a broad scope of realty services, including
rehabilitation, property management, and repositioning of real estate assets.
Management
For more information, go to:
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We offer communities
a chance to develop,
grow, and inspire
MANAGEMENT
THIRD PARTY MANAGEMENT
At Commonwealth, people are our priority. When we provide third party management, we know it has to be more than
a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Way more. Our team develops relationships with our partners and clients to tailor a third
party management solution that addresses specific community needs. We’ll listen, collaborate, and develop a plan that
accomplishes your goals. Then, together, we’ll create a home unlike any other.
ASSET RENOVATION
Commonwealth Management has worked closely with Commonwealth Construction on numerous renovation projects.
These projects have involved both the adaptive reuse of an exisiting building of historic significance and the renovation
of exisiting housing stock. Commonwealth Management Corporation has the experience to position properties so they
flourish in their respective marketplace.
ASSET REPOSITIONING
Knowledge of the marketplace and implementing creative ideas has helped Commonwealth become an industry leader
in asset reposition. Commonwealth is able to use its understanding of the market area and trends in order to maximize
a property owner’s investment and long-term goals.
LEASE-UP CAMPAIGN
Commonwealth’s team has a track record of success with lease-up campaigns, new products, recycled products or
distressed products being brought back from the brink. Our extreme diligence and proactive approach has proven to be a
valuable asset that ends up saving owners money.
For more information, go to:
www.commonwealthco.net/development
920.922.8170 info@commonwealthco.net
●AUXILIARY COURT West Bend, WI 60 Units for Seniors
●BLUE BELL LOFTS Columbia City, IN 52 Units for Seniors
●MISSION VILLAGE OF GREELEY Greeley, CO 50 Units for Families
●MISSION VILLAGE OF MONAHANS Monahans, TX 49 Units for Families
●MISSION VILLAGE OF SHEBOYGAN Sheboygan, WI 76 Units for Families
●WILLIAM A. PASSAVANT Milwaukee, WI 51 Units for Seniors
FEATURED PROJECTS
Commonwealth has a total of over 4,100 units under management in the United States.
PROPERTY LOCATION NUMBER OF
UNITS
NUMBER OF LIHTC
UNITS
TYPE OF
PROPERTY
DATE MANAGED
1 ATTWOOD POINTE APARTMENTS FLORENCE, SC 52 52 FAMILY 6/5/2018
2 AUXILIARY COURT WEST BEND, WI 59 55 SENIOR 3/16/2012
3 AVENUE COMMONS ANDREWS, TX 60 50 FAMILY 1/21/2020
4 BARTON SCHOOL APARTMENTS WESTBEND, WI 40 34 FAMILY 5/1/2019
5 BEACON AVENUE APARTMENTS NEW LONDON, WI 40 34 FAMILY 7/31/2017
6 COTTAGES ON MAIN STREET HORTONVILLE, WI 40 34 FAMILY 1/1/2019
7 CRAFTSMAN VILLAGE OF APPLETON APPLETON, WI 64 63 FAMILY 1/1/2012
8 CRAFTSMAN VILLAGE OF PLOVER PLOVER, WI 40 39 SENIOR 12/2/2010
9 DUNBAR COMMONS OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 52 52 SENIOR 10/1/2019
10 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL APARTMENTS SCHOFIELD, WI 36 33 FAMILY 9/29/2015
11 FOND DU LAC CENTER MILWAUKEE, WI 24 22 FAMILY 9/1/2010
12 FOND DU LAC TOWNHOMES FOND DU LAC, WI 48 48 FAMILY 7/13/2010
13 FOURTEEN91 LOFTS MUNCIE, IN 72 72 FAMILY 8/1/2018
14 FRIAR HOUSE FLATS GREENBAY, WI 40 34 FAMILY 4/1/2019
15 GARDEN VIEW SENIOR APARTMENTS ELKHART, IN 55 55 SENIOR 6/28/2018
16 GARFIELD PARK MILWAUKEE, WI 69 69 FAMILY 1/1/2014
17 HISTORIC BERLIN SCHOOL APTS.BERLIN, WI 40 34 FAMILY 12/29/2015
18 HISTORIC BLUE BELL LOFTS COLUMBIA CITY, IN 52 52 SENIOR 1/30/2017
19 HISTORIC LINCOLN SCHOOL SHAWANO, WI 24 24 FAMILY 8/21/2014
20 HISTORIC WALNUT SQUARE TERRE HAUTE, IN 40 40 FAMILY 6/30/2021
21 HORICON SCHOOL APARTMENTS HORICON, WI 40 40 FAMILY 6/30/2021
22 INDIANHEAD COTTAGES MOSINEE, WI 24 23 FAMILY 10/12/2012
23 JEFFERSON STREET APARTMENTS RIPON, WI 24 23 FAMILY 9/30/2014
24 LAWLER SCHOOL LOFTS PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, WI 40 34 FAMILY 7/31/2018
25 LISBON TERRACE MILWAUKEE, WI 24 24 FAMILY 6/25/2010
26 LITTLE CROW LOFTS WARSAW, IN 42 42 FAMILY 10/18/2017
27 LYNNDALE VILLAGE GRAND CHUTE, WI 60 52 SENIOR 2/18/2011
28 LYNNE VILLAGE PHOENIX, AZ 96 96 FAMILY 2/4/2022
29 MAGNOLIA POINTE APARTMENTS FLORENCE, SC 24 24 SENIOR 4/30/2021
30 MISSION VILLAGE OF CHEYENNE CHEYENNE, WY 41 41 FAMILY 5/29/2019
31 MISSION VILLAGE OF DODGEVILLE DODGEVILLE, WI 40 34 FAMILY 5/27/2016
32 MISSION VILLAGE OF EVANS EVANS, CO 68 68 FAMILY 5/20/2020
33 MISSION VILLAGE OF GREELEY GREELEY, CO 50 50 FAMILY 4/1/2018
34 MISSION VILLAGE OF JACKSONVILLE JACKSONVILLE, TX 48 48 FAMILY 1/1/2017
35 MISSION VILLAGE OF KAUKAUNA KAUKAUNA, WI 60 51 FAMILY 3/29/2017
36 MISSION VILLAGE OF MENASHA MENASHA, WI 66 66 SENIOR 11/12/2009
37 MISSION VILLAGE OF MONAHANS MONAHANS, TX 49 44 FAMILY 1/1/2017
38 MISSION VILLAGE OF PECOS PECOS, TX 60 49 FAMILY 1/1/2017
39 MISSION VILLAGE OF SHEBOYGAN SHEBOYGAN, WI 76 73 FAMILY 12/22/2010
40 MISSION VILLAGE OF TAHLEQUAH TAHLEQUAH, OK 24 21 SENIOR 1/1/2017
41 MUSKEGO SCHOOL APARTMENTS MUSKEGO, WI 40 34 FAMILY/SENIOR 12/16/2019
42 NEWBURY PLACE APARTMENTS RIPON, WI 40 40 FAMILY 5/8/2016
43 PARISH SCHOOL APARTMENTS FOND DU LAC, WI 47 40 FAMILY 12/27/2017
44 PLEASANT VIEW TOWNHOMES PLYMOUTH, WI 24 23 FAMILY 11/1/2012
45 PRESERVE AT CHATHAM PARKWAY SAVANNAH, GA 144 144 FAMILY 3/1/2019
46 PRINCE HALL VILLAGE MILWAUKEE, WI 24 24 FAMILY 9/1/2009
47 RIVER FLATS JANESVILLE, WI 92 92 FAMILY 4/29/2021
48 RIVERSIDE SENIOR FOND DU LAC, WI 46 41 SENIOR 10/31/2013
49 ST. PETER'S RCAC FOND DU LAC, WI 46 43 SENIOR 4/1/2017
50 SUNSET VILLAGE ALBANY, OR 40 40 FAMILY 12/2/2019
51 SURF VIEW VILLAGE NEWPORT, OR 110 110 FAMILY 4/27/2020
52 THE EDGE FLATS SEWARD GRAND RAPIDS, MI 34 34 FAMILY 10/10/2019
53 THE VILLAGE ON WATER MARINETTE, WI 49 42 FAMILY 10/1/2012
54 TOWNHOMES AT CRAFTSMAN VLG PLOVER, WI 44 44 FAMILY 12/2/2010
55 TRINITY ARTIST SQUARE FOND DU LAC, WI 35 35 FAMILY 5/17/2012
56 UNION SQUARE APARTMENTS APPLETON, WI 50 50 FAMILY 8/31/2015
57 WESTERN TOWNHOMES NEENAH, WI 68 64 FAMILY 12/1/2011
58 WILLIAM A. PASSAVANT MILWAUKEE, WI 51 51 SENIOR 8/1/2010
TOTAL UNITS / LIHTC:2887 2750
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l ENVISION GREATER FOND DU LAC Fond du Lac, WI Commercial Space
l IMMEL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES Fond du Lac, WI Commercial Space
l MODERN DENTAL CARE Appleton, WI Commercial Space
l THE GÄRTEN FACTORY Fond du Lac, WI Commercial Space, Adaptive Reuse
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l GARDENVIEW SENIOR APARTMENTS Elkhart, IN 55 Senior Units
l HISTORIC BERLIN SCHOOL APARTMENTS Berlin, WI 40 Family Units
l HISTORIC BLUE BELL LOFTS Columbia City, IN 52 Senior Units
l NEWBURY PLACE APARTMENTS Ripon, WI 40 Family Units
HOSPITALITY
l HOLIDAY INN Grand Chute, WI 121 Rooms
l HOME 2 STAY SUITES Rapid City, SD 107 Rooms
l RADISSON HOTEL Normal, IL 158 Rooms & Conference Center
l TOWNPLACE SUITES Cedar Rapids, IA 96 Rooms
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
l BEACON AVENUE COTTAGES New London, WI 40 Family Units
l MISSION VILLAGE OF GREELEY Greeley, CO 50 Family Units
l STATION SQUARE APARTMENTS Roy, UT 31 Senior Units
l UNION SQUARE APARTMENTS Appleton, WI 31 Family Units
COMPLETED PROJECTS CITY STATE # OF
UNITS BUILDING TYPE & # OF STORIES
15th Street Flats Willmar MN 47 4-Story Midrise
Avenue Commons Andrews TX 60 Townhomes
Barton School Apartments West Bend WI 40 Historic Adapt. Reuse & Townhomes
Beacon Avenue Cottages New London WI 40 Cottages
Cherokee Place North Branch MN 48 Cottages
Cottages on Main Hortonville WI 40 Cottages & 2-Story Townhomes
Dunbar Commons Oklahoma City OK 52 Historic Adapt. Reuse
Elementary School Apartments Schofield WI 36 Historic Adapt. Reuse & Townhomes
Fourteen91 Lofts Muncie IN 72 2-Story Historic Factory & Townhomes
Friar House Flats Green Bay WI 40 Historic Adapt. Reuse & Townhomes
Garden View Senior Apartments Elkhart IN 55 Historic Adapt. Reuse
Hilltop Cottages Pine City MN 35 Cottages
Historic Apartments on 4th Mandan ND 39 Historic Adapt. Reuse
Historic Berlin School Apartments Berlin WI 40 Historic Adapt. Reuse
Historic Blue Bell Lofts Columbia IN 52 Historic Adapt. Reuse
Horicon School Apartments Horicon WI 40 Historic Adapt. Reuse
Lawler School Lofts Prairie du Chien WI 40 Historic Adapt. Reuse
Little Crow Lofts Warsaw IN 42 Historic Adapt. Reuse
Lynne Village Phoenix AZ 96 3-Story Midrise
Meadowlawn Plaza Mitchell SD 105 2-Story Apartment Rehab
Mission Village of Cheyenne Cheyenne WY 41 Cottages
Mission Village of Dodgeville Dodgeville WI 40 Cottages
Mission Village of Evans Evans CO 68 Cottages
Mission Village of Greeley Greeley CO 50 Cottages & Townhomes
Mission Village of Kaukauna Kaukauna WI 60 Cottages
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53rd Flats Corvallis OR 100 2 & 3 Story Garden Style
Manistee Housing Authority Manistee MI 115 Moderate rehab
Dell Range Cheyenne WY 40 3-Story Midrise
Eagle Flats Jamestown ND 33 4-Story Midrise
Golden Ventures Kaukauna WI 74 Moderate rehab
Historic Walnut Square Terra Haute IN 42 Historic Adapt. Reuse & Townhomes
North Moorhead Village Moorhead MN 46 3-Story Midrise
Salida Ridge Salida CO 48 3 Story Garden Style
Souther Commons Oklahoma City OK 97 4-Story Midrise
Village at Solid Rock Colorado Springs CO 77 4-Story Midrise
Water's Edge Winona MN 41 3-Story Midrise
TOTAL PROJECTS: 53 3268
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Recent Developments:
Since 2001, it has been Commonwealth’s mission to develop quality, affordable housing. The
Commonwealth Development team is unique in our breadth of knowledge, experience and ability to
deliver housing that exceeds expectations which also adds value and enhances the lives of the
residents we serve and the communities in which we work. We pursue these goals as a community
partner by working closely with neighborhood leaders, urban planners, state and local organizations
and governments. The general designs of the units and buildings are consistent with rental properties
that have been well received throughout the country. The proposed development will be comprised
of a combination of the developments featured here as we are proposing a combination of townhomes
and midrise style units.
Featured Projects:
Muskego School Apartments – Muskego, WI
Muskego School Apartments is a development that includes the transformation of the old
elementary school into apartments as well as the addition of townhomes. 22 of the units are located
in the elementary school with 18 townhome units split between two new buildings totaling in 40
overall units. The 22 units within the elementary school are 1- and 2- bedroom units set aside for
senior living. Each of the townhomes is a 3-bedroom family style unit. Of the 40 units, 34 are set
aside for those earning at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) with further set
asides for those earning at or below 30 percent and 50 percent AMI. This development offers a
number of amenities for residents to live in modern comfort and style. The townhomes offer
spacious floor plans, private attached garages and patios, washer/dryer hook-ups, storage space and
free internet. In addition to the unit amenities the development also includes a business center, a
fitness center, a community room, and off-street parking.
Mission Village of Greeley - Greeley, CO
Mission Village of Greeley offers peaceful living with benefits of privacy and affordability. Their
units offer private entrances, large kitchens and pantries, washer & dryer, central air conditioning,
attached garages and more. The residents are also able to use a community clubhouse, business
center with computers, a fitness center, a library and a playground. This development offers 4
separate buildings with 13, 2-bedroom units, 31, 3-bedroom units, and 6, 4-bedroom units totaling
in 50 units. These units are all set aside for those earning at or below 60 percent of the AMI with
further set asides for those earning at or below 30, 40 and 50 percent AMI to allow for people from
all backgrounds and walks of life to have a place to call home.
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River Flats - Janesville, WI
River Flats development is comprised of 92 total units with 83, two-bedroom units and 9, three-
bedroom units, all of which will be rent-restricted at or below 80 percent AMI. The development is
a single, 6 story building with covered parking located on the first floor of the building.
Additionally, there are 32 exterior surface parking spaces. The amenities for the development
include a community room, fitness center in-unit washer/dryer, energy efficient appliances, central
air-conditioning, and some balconies. The site is surrounded by other residential and commercial
properties.
The Ace - Madison, WI
The Ace is a 70 unit urban-infill development with units ranging from one to four bedrooms. This
development is made up of one, four-story garden-style building and one, six-unit town home style
building. There are 22, one-bedroom units, 34, two-bedroom units, 12, three-bedroom units, and 2,
four-bedroom units. 59 of the units are set aside for residents earning 30, 50, or 60 percent or less of
the AMI. In addition to the units, the site offers 36 surface parking stalls, 55 covered podium spaces
and 6 garage spaces for the town home units. The garden-style building holds 10,000 feet of
commercial space on the first floor. Other amenities include a community room, fitness center,
storage units, and a playground. In-unit amenities include energy efficient appliances, washer/dryer,
patios/balconies, central air-conditioning, window treatments, and cable TV/Internet hookups.
Additionally, this development includes solar panels to provide clean energy to the development.
Cornerstone Commons – Johnston, IA
Cornerstone Commons is a senior affordable development that provides 62 units. This property
includes a mix of spacious 1- and 2-bedroom floor plans. The development offers in-unit washers
and dryers, large closets, a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, efficient appliances, and
patios/balconies. Community amenities are also offered which include heated underground parking,
recreation room, library, media room, BBQ/picnic area, social activities, beauty salon and much
more. The units are offered at a variety of affordable rates and give seniors a perfect place to call
home.
The Crossing - Bondurant, IA
The Crossing is a newly awarded 9% LIHTC deal in Bondurant, IA. 40-unit family project located
on Hawthorne Crossing Dr SE, on the north side of the city. A thriving suburb of Des Moines has
experienced rapid growth according to recent US Census Bureau data reporting that a population of
3,860 in 2010 increased to 7,588 in 2020. The site is adjacent to our lot is an assisted living
facility. The surrounding area is home to numerous manufacturing plants and logistic companies.
Most noteworthy is the newly constructed Amazon plant that just opened in December of 2020
stated to add 1,000+ jobs to the area. The site has numerous amenities within a two-mile radius
including grocery store, public school, library, park, convenience store, strip mall and licensed day
care.
Muskego School Apartments
Muskego, WI
Mission Village of Greeley
Greeley, CO
River Flats - Janesville, WI
The Ace - Madison, WI
Cornerstone Commons
Johnston, IA
The Crossing
Bondurant, IA
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST TO PERMIT GROUND LEVEL RESIDENTIAL AT WEST TOWNE
APARTMENTS WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLOWANCE
November 22, 2022
BACKGROUND:
On January 25th of this year, Brent Haverkamp, owner of the West Towne Apartments
LC located at 4820 Mortensen Road made a request to City Council to allow for
conversion of some ground level commercial space, currently used for short-term lodging,
to be used for residential apartments. Currently, the site is zoned Convenience
Commercial Residential (CCR) which only allows for commercial on the ground level.
Staff presented a report at that meeting explaining the zoning situation with options for
either a text amendment or a rezone to accomplish Mr. Haverkamp’s request. (see
Attachment A).
The owner would like to convert 129 ground level commercial units into residential
housing units in the form of studio/efficiency units and one-bedroom units. Currently these
units are used as short-term lodging suites with rental periods of less than 60 days. Up to
now, the owner has not been able to rent this space for trade and office commercial uses.
After the addition of the proposed ground level units, the West Towne Apartment
development will contain 325 residential units. The 32,000 square feet of existing
finished commercial space would remain.
At the January 25th City Council meeting the City Council discussed the land use
designation of the site with Ames Plan 2040, project history, and zoning standards. The
general desire of Council was for commercial to be maintained within West Towne,
but the Council expressed interest in wanting to see a component of affordability
added into the existing development in conjunction with any allowance of
residential on the ground level at this location. As a result, City Council directed
staff to discuss with the owners to determine what they would be willing to do in
terms of affordable housing and return to City Council with that information. No
formal direction was given to staff regarding how to achieve ground level residential
whether by text amendment or rezoning, only to discuss affordability options.
Staff conducted discussions with Mr. Haverkamp and his representatives. These
discussions centered around income classifications for affordable housing and the
owner’s ability to accommodate applications for affordable housing. The owners have
now identified two options they would be willing to pursue for incorporating an
affordable component into the West Towne Apartments. The first would be to
willingly accept Section 8 vouchers for any or all units in the project. Section 8
vouchers for housing are awarded to individuals with very low incomes.
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Alternatively, they are willing dedicate 4-5 units of the newly converted 129 units,
for households earning 60% or less of AMI.
REZONING OPTIONS:
The process for allowing the ground level residential units at this location could come in
the form of a text amendment to allow ground floor residential in CCR subject to City
Council approval of Major Site Development Plan and an affordable housing plan . This
would change the allowance in the base zoning standards. A Developers Agreement
would be signed between the owner and the City to set obligations for providing affordable
housing at the West Towne Apartments. This type of change would have limited
applicability due to only a handful of properties zoned CCR.
Alternatively, a land use change and rezoning process could occur with a contract rezone
to Residential High Density (RH) with an agreement to allow for affordable housing . RH
allows commercial on the ground floor and residential, subject to a Major Site Plan
approval.
OPTIONS:
Option 1: Allow for applicant to apply for a text amendment to the CCR zone
standards to allow for ground level residential units with approval of a Major Site
Development Plan and affordable housing plan, and choose one of the following
to draft in a Developers Agreement:
A. West Towne Apartments LC would open up all 325 residential units to
accept Section 8 vouchers.
This option would apply to all 325 existing residential units on site and would allow
for Section 8 Housing vouchers to be taken for all units of all sizes. The owner
believes accepting Section 8 vouchers is the preferrable option for them as the
Section 8 program is established by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) and the process is more straightforward to them. A
Developers Agreement would be signed between the owner and the City setting
terms for the scope and duration.
Vouchers are issued to individuals by the Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority
(CIRHA), they would not be issued to the property owner.
This option would create a housing opportunity for someone that already has a
voucher and there is a vacant available unit to rent. City staff or others could refer
someone with a voucher to the property management company.
B: West Towne Apartments LC would Utilize 4-5 units for a 60% AMI threshold.
With this option the owner would open up 4-5 units to the 60% AMI qualification
limitation. According to the owner they are not set up administratively to do this
and as such would need to develop a process for income verification. Due to the
process of verification, the number of units the owner is offering is very few as the
owner is unsure of what the process would be to lawfully meet the requirements of
this type of program would be at this time.
This option would reserve units and they would need to be filled by a qualified
household.
Option 2: Allow for the applicant to apply for a land use change and Rezoning
process to rezone the property from CCR to RH with a contract rezoning agreement
and Major Site Development Plan.
The affordability options under this option are the same as 1A and 1B described
above.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Staff believes that the existing occupied commercial space (32,000 sq. ft.) is viable
for the property and should be maintained. Although additional commercial square
footage would be desirable and consistent with Plan 2040, the property owner
indicates there is no market for such uses in the existing buildings. If Council wants
to facilitate the change of use for the ground floor short-term lodging uses, it could
secure some version of a commitment to support affordable housing within the
overall project.
The best process for permitting ground level residential at West Towne Apartments
is to draft a text amendment to the CCR zone standards to allow for ground level
residential in the base zone subject to Major Site Plan approval by the City Council.
The site is already developed to CCR standards and this would allow the nature of
the ground units to change without any potential site design adjustments.
After discussions with the owner, staff strongly believes that the most appropriate
form of affordable housing in this case is opening up all 325 residential units to
Section 8 voucher eligibility (Option 1A). This is a process which is already established
by HUD and one that the owner sees as the easiest and quickest to implement at this
location. Staff believes that the ability of the owner to accommodate this in all 325
residential units provides the maximum amount of affordable housing opportunity to the
widest variety of income levels.
Currently the City’s Housing Coordinator notes there is a lack of apartment operators
wiling to accept vouchers and it is difficult for very low-income households to find housing
in Ames. Creating a large pool of potential units at West Towne would be desirable, the
only downside is the dependence on the timing of vacancies and identifying a household
with a voucher. Details to address timing and availability would still need to be developed.
By contrast the offering of only 4-5 units at the 60% AMI rate based on qualifying income
is a very small amount of housing and not seen as meaningful or effective as Section 8
at addressing affordable housing needs in the City. Although the City has not specific
policy on set asides at this time, commonly 10% of units is a threshold for discussion and
for a mix of units. If Council prefers to set aside units as proposed, staff would
recommend having the five (5) units be family -sized units and not only the one bedroom
and studio units on the ground floor.
Attachment A- Location Map
Attachment B- Original Request
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ITEM: __22___
DATE: 11/22/22
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST TO INITIATE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL
SOLAR REGULATIONS
November 22, 2022
BACKGROUND:
Ryan Jeffrey, of 234 Parkridge Circle, wrote to Mayor Haila and the Council Members
regarding changes to the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the installation of solar
energy systems (solar panels). The letter states a desire to see the process for reviewing
a solar energy system permit simplified and that the easiest way to accomplish this is to
“eliminate the zoning restriction on solar” (see Attachment A).
The current regulations for solar energy systems were added to the Zoning Ordinance in
2009 (Ord. 4013) and most recently updated in 2017 (Attachment B). The regulations
pertain to solar panels on both residential and non -residential properties. They address
roof mounted, free standing and wall mounted installations. Roof mounted is by far the
most common type. The complete zoning standards can be found at this link in Section
29.1309.
The current process requires someone to first work with Ames Electric to get
approval in the form of an interconnect agreement, then submit design plans to
Planning for review and approval for zoning compliance, and finally apply to the
Inspections Division for building and electrical permits. There is no fee for the
Planning review step. Internal coordination of permitting was updated administratively in
2018 as part of the SolSmart process. It should be noted that due to multiple electric
providers within the City, not all permits involve Ames Electric in the approval process.
Solar Energy System Zoning Permit – by Applications Submitted by Year
These number do not include large the utility or municipal arrays, such as the one on
Airport Road, owned by the City. Residential is for single- and two-family.
Year Residential Multifamily* Commercial Total
2018 2 0 1 3
2019 5 0 1 6
2020 6 0 1 7
2021 15 0 1 16
2022 (to date) 19 0 0 19
Total 47 0 4 51
* Three Multi-family prior to 2018.
To staff’s knowledge, no one has been denied solar panels for failure to meet zoning
standards, but adjustments are made from time to time to comply with requirements. The
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primary requirement reviewed by Planning is for a flush mounted (max 6” projection)
installation on sloped roofs and if there is a flat roof there is a maximum height for angled
solar panels. It should be emphasized that there is no restriction on placing roof
mounted solar panels on the front of a house. In the past people have incorrectly
stated the City restricts solar panels on the roof of a house facing a street.
Ryan Jeffrey’s letter pertains to solar permits on residential properties, specifically homes,
and does not mention solar panels on multifamily, commercial, and industrial property.
OPTIONS:
Option 1: Delete the Standards for Roof Mounted Solar Energy Systems for
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Properties
The intent is to modify the code for rooftop solar permits (which is the most common type
of residential installation). This option who retain the zoning standards (sizing and
location) for wall-mounted and freestanding systems. This option would meet the intent
of the request for the most common requirements.
Option 2: Modify the Standards for Solar Energy Systems For Only Residential
Properties (Yards, Roofs, and Walls).
The City Council could choose this option to rewrite the regulations for all solar energy
systems on residential properties. This option could include reducing regulation for roof
top by allowing greater projection or height, wall locations, and ground mounted systems
size and location standards; but not necessarily delete all requirements. This option would
likely meet the intent of the request by making more types of options approvable, but it
would not directly change the process for review.
Option 3: Modify All Standards for Solar Energy Systems for Residential,
Commercial, and Industrial Properties.
This option would be a complete rewriting of Sec. 29.1309, including all properties
(residential, commercial, and industrial). This would go beyond the scope of the request, but
theoretically would reduce regulatory limitations similar to Option 2.
STAFF COMMENTS:
As currently written, the code for solar energy systems is designed to regulate the
installation of solar panels on all types of development. The residential regulations
address free-standing (located in a yard), wall-mounted, and roof-mounted systems.
Roof-mounted is by far the most popular type of residential installation.
The request from Ryan Jeffrey pertains to residential (single- and two-family) properties.
Staff believes that with our experience regarding rooftop single and two -family
installations that the requirement for Planning review could be deleted without significantly
impacting residential character. Commercial rooftops are commonly flat roofed versus
sloped, but compatibility issues are typically minimal as well and the requirement for staff
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review could be removed. Deleting the requirements related to all rooftops installations
as identified in Option 1 would eliminate one review step.
If City Council would choose to retain the rooftop requirements, Planning could work with
Inspections to do a combined review without a separate Planning application and
potentially “simplify” the application process.
Staff does not support eliminating standards for ground mounted or wall
installations. Staff believes these should continue to be regulated in a similar
manner to that of other accessory structures on a property subject to setbacks,
locations in front yards, and sizing.
If changes are to be made, staff would support Option #1 to delete the Zoning
standards for Roof Mounted Solar Energy Systems for residential, commercial, and
industrial properties.
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Attachment A
Request to Council
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Attachment B
Zoning Code Requirements for Solar Energy Systems
Sec. 29.1309 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (SES).
Purpose. Solar energy is a clean, readily available and renewable energy source. This section
establishes regulations to facilitate the installation and construction of Solar Energy Systems so
that systems are safe, effective, and efficient, as well as harmonious with the character of the
adjacent area where located. The provisions of this Section apply to the placement, construction
and use of “solar energy systems” as defined in this chapter.
The following standards shall apply to the development of Solar Energy Systems:
(1) Allowed Use. Solar Energy Conversion is an allowed accessory use in all zoning districts
pursuant to the standards in this section.
(2) District Classifications.
(a) Residential Properties. As used in this subsection residential properties include those
Zoned RL, RM, UCRM, RH, RLP, FS-RL, FS-RM, and also F-VR, F-PRD, and S-
SMD.
(b) Non-residential Properties. As used in this subsection, all properties not zoned in the
residential classifications above shall be classified as non-residential property.
(3) Freestanding Solar Energy Systems:
(a) Setbacks
(i) Front. Solar Energy Systems shall not be located within any required front
setback. They may be located in a front yard (beyond the required front setback
line) subject to approval of a Solar Energy System Special Use Permit by the
Zoning Board of Adjustment, except as noted in (d), below.
(a) Front yard, as used in this section, is the space between the principal
building on the lot and the front lot line. See definition and graphic in
Section 29.406(7)(e).
(ii) Side and Rear. Six (6) feet from all property lines and other structures.
(iii) Corner and Through Lots. The definition and requirements for a front yard in
Section 29.406(7)(e) shall prevail when the subject lot is not an interior lot.
(iv) Easements, Utilities, Rights of Way. No portion of any solar energy system shall
extend into any easement, right of way or public way, regardless of above stated
exceptions and regulations for setback and yard requirements.
(b) Location. Systems shall be located on the same lot as the building being served. Where
there is no principal building, the system is not allowed.
(c) Height in Zoning Districts other than General Industrial: Six (6) feet in height
maximum in side and rear yards. Four (4) feet in height maximum in front yards. The
height shall be measured from the grade at system base to the highest peak, including
the highest position of any adjustable system.
(d) Height in General Industrial zones: Twenty (20) feet in height maximum in front yard
provided the front setback of the zoning district is met. Twenty (20) feet in height
maximum in side and rear yards provided the required side and rear setbacks (Section
3(a)(ii), above) are met. The height shall be measured from the grade at system base
to the highest peak, including the highest position of any adjustable system.
(e) Height in Non-Residential zones if placed over a parking area: Twenty (20) feet in
height provided the required setbacks of the zoning district are met.
(f) Freestanding System Size:
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(i) Residential Properties. Systems shall not exceed one-tenth (1/10) the footprint
of the principal building served or one hundred (100) square feet, whichever is
greater.
(ii) Non-Residential Properties. Systems shall not exceed the footprint of the
principal building served. Within the General Industrial zone: the footprint of
systems may exceed the footprint of the principal building subject to meeting all
other development standards.
(iii) Lot Coverage. Freestanding systems shall be included in the maximum lot
coverage except that up to 40 square feet is allowed regardless of total lot
coverage.
(iv) Measurement of the system shall be based upon the area of the solar receiving
panel, regardless of the adjustment angle of the panel.
(4) Residential Attached Solar Energy Systems are permitted to be located on the roof or
attached to a building, subject to all of the following:
(a) In the case of wall mounting, no part of the system shall project more than five (5) feet
from the building.
(b) In the case of front wall mounting, attached systems are only allowed subject to
approval of a Solar Energy System Special Use Permit by the Zoning Board of
Adjustment. The front wall, as used in this section is defined as any wall coincident
with the front yard as defined in Section 29.406(7) (e).
(c) No part of the system shall extend more than 50 percent into any required side or rear
setback. No part of the system shall extend into any required front setback.
(d) No portion of any solar energy system shall extend into any easement, right of way or
public way, regardless of above stated exceptions and regulations for setback and yard
requirements.
(e) Systems shall not exceed the maximum height in the zone, for the structure to which
it is attached except for projections allowed in (g) below.
(f) The building must have a conforming principal use.
(g) Roof attached systems may be mounted on principal and accessory building roofs
provided they conform to the maximum height standards established in the zone.
Additionally, systems shall be mounted parallel to the pitch of the roof and be no
higher than 6 inches from the roof surface except that systems not meeting the flush
mount requirement may be allowed subject to approval of a Solar Energy System
Special Use Permit, provided they do not project more than 5 feet from the roof
surface. A system or a portion of a system not visible from abutting street rights of
way is exempt from the flush mount requirement, but no part of the system shall
project higher than 5 feet from the roof surface.
(h) Section 29.401(5), pertaining to height exceptions for architectural features and
projections shall not apply.
(i) Section 29.402(2), pertaining to exceptions for projections into required setbacks shall
not apply.
(j) There is no surface area size limitation on attached systems, unless otherwise required
by a Solar Energy System Special Use Permit.
(5) Non-Residential Attached Solar Energy Systems are permitted on the roof of, or attached
to a non-residential building, subject to all of the following:
(a) For wall mounting, no part of the system shall project more than five (5) feet from the
wall.
(b) For roof mounting, no part of the system shall project more than ten (10) feet from the
roof.
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(c) No part of the system shall extend more than 50 percent into any required side or rear
setback. No part of the system shall extend more than 20 percent into any required
front setback.
(d) No part of the system shall exceed the maximum height permitted in the zone, for the
structure to which it is attached except for the projections allowed in (b) and (c) above.
(e) The building must have a conforming principal use.
(f) Section 29.401(5), pertaining to height exceptions for architectural features and
projections shall not apply.
(g) Section 29.402(2), pertaining to exceptions for projections into required setbacks shall
not apply.
(6) Zoning Permit-Exempt systems. The following systems are exempt from zoning permit
requirements:
(a) Systems in which the cumulative surface area of the system is four (4) square feet or
less
(b) Systems or building parts integral to the structure, which are passive (Passive Solar
Energy Systems) in nature and do not project from the structure
(7) Code Compliance. Solar Energy Systems shall comply with all applicable building codes
and are not exempt from any such inspections and permits. The applicant or designee is
encouraged to meet with the regulatory and utility agencies before purchasing equipment to
understand feasibility and code requirements prior to applying for a zoning permit.
(8) Solar Access. A property owner who has installed or intends to install a solar energy system
shall be responsible for negotiating with other property owners in the vicinity for any
necessary solar easement. The granting of a zoning permit or Special Use Permit by the City
does not constitute solar access rights.
(9) Historic Districts. All solar energy systems within a historic overlay district are not
permitted unless a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted by the Historic
Preservation Commission pursuant to Chapter 31, Municipal Code. None are exempt.
(10) Application for Solar Energy System Zoning Permit (SES ZP)
The Planning & Housing Director shall prescribe the application form and any necessary
submittal requirements, as needed, to determine compliance with this section. The Zoning
Permit application shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) A plot plan drawn to scale, showing:
(i) Existing structures on the lot
(ii) Proposed system
(iii) Property lines
(iv) Setbacks of existing and proposed structures
(v) Rights of way
(vi) Utility diagram applicable to proposed system
(b) Elevation views and dimensions
(c) Manufacturer’s photographs
(d) Manufacturer’s spec sheet including capacity
(e) Demarcation of dimensions. For systems claiming exemption due to “no-visibility”
from abutting street rights of way, the applicant shall place demarcation posts, rods or
balloons and schedule an appointment for staff to confirm no visibility.
(f) Certificate of Appropriateness from Historic Preservation Commission, if applicable
(11) Issuance of Solar Energy System Zoning Permit (SES ZP)
The Planning & Housing Director shall review the permit application. If the application is
compliant, an approval shall constitute a Solar Energy System Zoning Permit (SES ZP) and
the applicant shall then be authorized to seek any other necessary building permits and
approvals before installation. Any decision of denial shall be in writing and supported by
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substantial evidence contained in a written record. The Zoning Permit can be revoked if there
is evidence that the system does not comply with the permit.
(12) Solar Energy System Special Use Permit (SES SUP):
(a) Application. The Planning & Housing Director shall prescribe the application form
and any necessary submittal requirements, as required in this Section and Section
29.1503. The Director can waive any of the submittal requirements of a SES SUP upon
request of the applicant, which the Director deems not applicable.
(b) Procedure. The procedure shall follow Section 29.1503(a), Special Use Permits.
Sections 29.1503(b-d), (Residential Zone Standards, Commercial Zone Standards and
Functional Families) shall not apply to the review of SES SUP applications.
(c) Review Criteria. To approve a SES SUP, the Zoning Board of Adjustment must find
that the proposal conforms to all of the following five criteria (i-v) and either vi. OR
vii.:
(i) The system will be harmonious with the character of the neighboring properties
as they exist on the date of approval, which is defined as properties within 200
feet of the system property
(ii) Access to open space (air and light) from the neighboring properties is not
significantly reduced
(iii) If in a historic district, a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted by the
Historic Preservation Commission
(iv) The predominate pattern of building placement, height, orientation and scale
among the neighboring properties and general area beyond the neighboring
properties will not be negatively impacted or altered by the system
(v) The system conforms with all other city, state and federal regulations
AND EITHER
(vi) Unique topography, vegetation or lot conditions exist which help to shield the
system from the view of neighboring properties and from the street.
OR
(vii) Placement of the principal building allows the system to be located and operated
in a way that helps to shield the system from the view of neighboring properties
and from the street.
(d) Review and Approval. The Zoning Board of Adjustment can request additional
information if insufficient information is presented to determine conformance with the
criteria. If approved, the SES SUP can be revoked after a public hearing, if there is
evidence that the system does not comply with the provisions of the Special Use
Permit. The Board may impose conditions as it deems necessary for the general
welfare of the public and for ensuring that the intent and objectives of this Ordinance
will be observed. The application shall include the same information required for a
SES ZP and shall also include statements addressing how the application meets the
criteria of subsection C above. When a Solar Energy System Special Use Permit is
approved, it shall constitute the equivalent of the Solar Energy System Zoning Permit.
(13) Site Development Plan Exemption. A Freestanding Solar Energy System is exempt from
Site Development Plan requirements if the surface area of the system is less than 150 square
feet as measured in this Section.
(14) Exception Provisions Not Applicable. An Exception for a Minor Area Modification, as
defined in Section 29.1506 shall not be allowed or applicable to Solar Energy Systems.
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(15) Interconnection: Interconnected Solar Energy Systems are allowed subject to the standards
in this section. The applicant is encouraged to work with the applicable utility before
purchasing equipment.
(16) Abandonment: System use shall be determined abandoned under the provisions of Section
29.307, which requires notice by the Zoning Enforcement Officer to the property owner. The
system shall be removed within 90 days of the termination date, at the cost of the property
owner.
(17) Signage: Any signs on the system shall be limited to one square foot.
(18) Commercial systems: A Commercial Solar Energy System is not allowed in the City of
Ames.
(19) Appearance. The property owner of any solar energy system shall maintain such system in
a safe and attractive manner, including replacement of defective parts, painting, cleaning,
and other acts that may be required for the maintenance and upkeep of the function and
appearance of such a system. The owner shall also maintain the ground upon which the
system is located in an orderly manner, such that is free of debris, tall grass and weeds, and
any associated structures remain quality in appearance.
(20) Underground Wire Requirement. Wires shall be underground or otherwise concealed, to
the greatest extent possible, where crossing open areas.
(21) Industry standard: Before any Solar Energy System zoning permit is issued for a Solar
Energy System, evidence shall be shown that the system and parts meet industry standards,
such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or another standard applicable to the technology
and materials of the system.
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Attachment C
Solar Energy System Zoning Permit (Current)
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Attachment D
Regulations for Solar Panels in Selected Cities
Cedar Rapids
Sec. 32.03.03 Use Categories and Use Specific Standards
D.1.a. Solar Array
A free-standing, ground-mounted solar collection system consisting of a linked
series of photovoltaic modules, the primary purpose of which is to provide for the
collection, inversion, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity
generation, space heating, space cooling, or water heating on-site; however, the
energy output may be delivered to a power grid to offset the cost of energy on-site.
Roof-mounted solar collection systems are not included in this definition. A Solar
Array shall be considered a primary use when it is the principal use on a parcel, or
when the total area of a solar array is 50% or more of the land area on a parcel. A
ground-mounted solar collection system that is not considered a primary use shall
be considered an Accessory Solar Collection System. A Solar Array is subject to
the Use-Specific Standards found in Section 32.04.04.B
Sec. 32.04.05 Alternative Energy Systems
B. Solar Array*
All solar arrays shall comply with the following requirements. If there is any conflict
between the provisions of this section and any other requirements of the zoning or
subdivision ordinances, the provisions of this section shall take precedence.
1. A solar array shall not be located in the front yard or a street side yard between
the principal structure and the public right-of-way except in public or industrial
districts.
2. A solar array shall be located a minimum of six feet from all property lines and
other structures.
3. An accessory solar array in any residential district shall not exceed one-half the
footprint of the principal structure or 600 square feet, whichever is greater. The
size of accessory arrays in mixed-use and non-residential districts shall not exceed
one-half of the footprint of the principal structure.
4. There shall be no size limits on solar arrays as a primary use on a site in any
industrial district. However, the maximum lot coverage of any solar array shall not
exceed 80 percent.
5. A solar array shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
*Note: Solar Arrays as a principal use are not permitted in all Cedar Rapids zoning
districts.
C. Solar Collection Systems**
All small solar collection systems shall comply with the following requirements. If there is
any conflict between the provisions of this section and any other requirements of the
zoning or subdivision ordinances, the provisions of this section shall take precedence.
1. A solar collection system shall not exceed by more than three feet the maximum
height permitted in the zoning district in which it is located or shall not extend more
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than 12 inches above the roofline of the structure upon which it is mounted,
whichever is less.
2. A solar collection system may be located on an accessory structure.
3. A development proposed to have a solar collection system located on the roof or
attached to a structure, or an application to establish a system on an existing
structure, shall provide a structural certification as part of the building permit
application.
**Note: Solar Collection Systems as accessory uses are allowed in all Cedar Rapids
zoning districts.
Iowa City
Sec. 14-4B-4.D
18. Utility-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems:
a. Any utility-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems may not be located closer
than two hundred feet (200') from any residential zone, as measured from the
property line of the residential zone.
b. Utility-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems must be screened from public
view and from view of any adjacent residential zones to at least the S3 standard.
A utility-scale ground-mounted solar energy system may be exempt from S3
screening requirements if the system is located in a public zone and is used in part
for educational purposes.
c. Utility-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems may not be closer than twenty
feet (20') from all property lines, or according to the minimum setback requirements
in the underlying base zone, whichever is greater.
d. Utility-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems shall be enclosed by security
fencing. Fencing must be between six feet and eight feet (6' and 8') in height. Up
to three (3) individual horizontal strands of barbed wire may be placed atop the
fence. Barbed wire strands will not be included in the overall fence height
measurement.
e. The maximum height of utility-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems shall
be no greater than fifteen (15').
f. Any on-site lighting provided for the operational phase of the utility -scale ground-
mounted solar energy system shall be equipped with full cutoff fixtures, shielded
away from adjacent properties, and positioned downward to minimize light spillage
onto adjacent properties.
g. Exterior surfaces of utility-scale ground-mounted solar energy system panels shall
have a nonreflective finish to minimize glare and solar arrays shall be designed
and installed to minimize glare towards vehicular traffic and any adjacent building.
h. Any utility-scale ground-mounted solar energy system that intends to locate in a
commercial (CO-1, CN-1, CH-1, CI-1, CC-2, CB-2, CB-5, CB-10), research (RDP),
office park (ORP), or interim development zone (ID-C, ID-RP,) must also satisfy
the approval criteria for a special exception for a basic utility set forth in Section
14-4B-4D-1b-(2).
Sec. 14-9A-1: Definitions
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SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM: A device, array of devices, or structural design feature, the
purpose of which is to provide for generation of electricity, the collection, storage and
distribution of solar energy.
UTILITY-SCALE GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM: A solar energy
system that is structurally mounted on the ground and is not roof mounted, and the
system's footprint is at least 1 acre in size. Utility-scale ground-mounted solar energy
systems may be used for both on-site and off-site consumption of energy.
Iowa City currently regulates solar panels on single -family homes as mechanical
structures. Iowa City is in the midst of revising its regulations; the item was presented at
their Planning and Zoning Commission on November 2.
Des Moines
Sec. 135-2.22.4 – Accessory Utility Structures
E. Solar - Building-Mounted. A solar energy system that is affixed to or an integral part of
a principal or accessory building, including but not limited to photo-voltaic or hot water
solar energy systems which are contained within roofing materials, windows, skylights,
and awnings.
1. Quantity. The total square footage may not exceed the total area of roof surface of
the structure to which the system is attached.
2. Flush Mounted System. The bottom of the system should be four inches or less
from the roof surface whenever possible.
3. Height
a. Systems shall not extend beyond three feet parallel to the roof surface of a
pitched roof.
b. Systems shall not extend beyond six feet parallel to the roof surface of a flat
roof.
c. Systems shall not extend more than five feet above the highest peak of a
pitched roof.
4. Location on Structure. Allowed on the following:
a. Any roof face.
b. Side and rear building facades.
c. Roof of any parking canopy.
5. Projection. The system may project off a roof edge or building facade as follows:
a. laterally from a building facade or roof edge a maximum of seven feet.
b. into an interior side or interior rear setback but shall be no closer than five feet
to the interior side or interior rear property line.
6. Signs. Signage or writing of any kind is not permitted on any portion of system,
other than required manufacturer plates, installer plate, and safety labeling.
F. Solar - Freestanding. A solar energy system with a supporting framework that is placed
on, or anchored in, the ground and that is independent of any building or other structure.
1. Output. The system shall produce less than one megawatt of electricity.
2. Size. A system in any MX, N, or NX district shall not exceed either the area of 50%
of the principal building footprint or 600 square feet, whichever is greater.
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3. Maximum Height. The system shall be as close to the ground as practicable, and
not taller than 20 feet on lots of at least five acres or 10 feet on lots of less than
five acres, all measured from the grade at the base of the pole to the highest
edge of the system.
4. Clearance. Minimum clearance between the lowest point of the system and the
surface on which the system is mounted is three feet.
5. Location. Allowed in the interior side yard and rear yard only. Other locations may
be approved through a Type 1 design alternative.
6. For any property designated as historic or located within a historic district, such
system shall be located in the rear yard.
7. Setbacks. All parts of the freestanding system shall be set back a minimum of five
feet from the interior side and interior rear property lines and shall not be located
in a public utility easement.
8. Materials. Such system shall not include any unfinished lumber.
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ITEM # __23___
DATE: 11-22-22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES GRANT FUNDING
FOR THE SANDS-MCDORMAN LAND PURCHASE
BACKGROUND:
City staff had initial conversations with the owners of the property at 5658 Ontario Street
in FY 2011/12 regarding purchasing their land for a City park. The owners eventually
decided not to sell at that time. Subsequently, Staff was approached by the owners in
2021 to see if the City was still interested in purchasing this approximately 78-acre piece
of property. Since the Park Master Plan reflects the need for a new Community Park on
the west side of town, Staff indicated the City remains interested in this property.
City Council at its September 13 meeting directed staff to negotiate a purchase
agreement for two of the three parcels available, approximately 50 acres, of the Sands-
McDorman Property in the amount not to exceed $1,146,474. Also, Council gave approval
for staff to submit an Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant application in the amount of $200,000. In mid-
October, staff was notified that the grant request for $200,000 from the Iowa DNR had
been approved. The grant will be used towards the purchase of the property.
Staff is working on finalizing the purchase agreement for the property and is hopeful
closing will take place in May 2023. Park design and development will happen at a later
time as there is currently no funding allocated for this purpose.
The requested action by Council is to approve the attached grant agreement with
the Iowa DNR.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a resolution to enter into the Resource Enhancement and Protection
(REAP) grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural resources in the
amount of $200,000 to help fund the purchase of new park land along Ontario.
2. Do not enter into a grant agreement at this time.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Acquiring the Sands-McDorman Property for a future community park will provide a great
addition to the City’s park system. As the City continues to expand, especially to the west,
it is important to Ames residents to have parks and greenspaces near where they live.
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Ideally, this future park will have spaces for active, as well as passive recreation for all to
enjoy.
Originally, staff had proposed paying all of the $1,1 46,474 purchase price for the land
from the Park Development Fund. This new state grant funding will reduce the City’s local
cost by $200,000. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the
City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
WALLACE BUILDING, 502 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES IA 50319
Phone: 515-725-8200 www.IowaDNR.gov Fax: 515-725-8201
November 4, 2022
CITY OF AMES
KEITH ABRAHAM
515 CLARK AVENUE
AMES, IA 50010
Re: REAP Grant # 23-R4-KM, NEW PARK ACQUISITION - MCDORMAN PROPERTY
Dear KEITH ABRAHAM:
Congratulations! Attached please find your organizations Grant Agreement for your Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant awarded by the Department of Natural Resources
(DNR). Please carefully review the grant agreement, print, sign, and email to my attention. A
signed copy will be returned to you.
If you have not already done so, please submit your appraisal(s), to my attention, for review
and approval. State Appraisal Guidelines are available on the DNR’s internet site on the
following page: http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/AboutDNR/RealtyServices.aspx.
Please start a folder to place all grant and expense documention in. State rules and regulations
included with the application and pertaining to the REAP program effectively become part of
the grant agreement.
If you have questions, please contact me at 515-725-8213, kathleen.moench@dnr.iowa.gov.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Moench
Budget and Finance Bureau
Enclosures
REAP Grant #: 23-R4-KM
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
502 E. 9TH STREET DES MOINES, IA 50319
RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION FUND
GRANT AGREEMENT-ACQUISITION
GRANTEE: CITY OF AMES
PROJECT TITLE: NEW PARK ACQUISITION - MCDORMAN PROPERTY
CONTACT PERSON: KEITH ABRAHAM 515-239-5349
GRANT AWARD: $200000.00
DNR CONTACT/PHONE #: Kathleen Moench 515-725-8213
1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this REAP Acquisition Grant Agreement is to enable the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), acting for the State of Iowa, to assist the CITY OF
AMES (Grantee) in the acquisition of land for the enhancement and protection of open space
areas.
2. PARTIES/AUTHORITY. The parties to this Grant Agreement are the DNR, an agency of the State
of Iowa, and the CITY OF AMES. The parties make this Grant Agreement pursuant to 1989
Iowa Code Supplement Section 455A.19(1)(a), which authorizes the Natural Resource
Commission to spend certain state funds appropriated for projects to enhance and protect
open spaces.
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT LANDS. THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS FOR YOUR PROJECT described as:
ACQUISITION OF 48-ACRES TRACT OF LAND ON THE WEST EDGE OF AMES FOR A
NEW COMMUNITY PARK. THE PROPERTY FEATURES A PORTION OF CLEAR CREEK,
12-ACRE PRAIRIE CRP, 20 ACRES OF UPLAND CROP FIELDS, 12 ACRES OF BROME
PASTURE, AND A 4-ACRE BUILDING SITE WITH THE HOMESTEAD AND
DETERIORATING FARM BUILDINGS, LOCATED AT 5658 ONTARIO STREET, AMES,
STORY COUNTY, IOWA.
4. GRANT AWARD AND REIMBURSEMENTS. The DNR will provide 100 percent of the acquisition costs
up to a maximum amount of $200000.00.
A. Appraisals must be sent to the Department for review and approval, follow the DNR
appraisal guidelines, which can be found at;
http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/AboutDNR/RealtyServices.aspx, and include a
groundwater hazard statement. Submit the appraisal(s) and groundwater hazard
statement(s) as soon as possible to:
REAP Grants Manager, Budget & Finance Bureau
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 East 9th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
B. Upon receiving written approval of the appraisal(s), 100 percent advance
reimbursement of the grant award may be requested by submitting a letter of request
and the following documents:
REAP Grant #: 23-R4-KM
• title opinion showing title is clear and marketable;
• signed offer to buy or signed purchase agreement.
C. The following documents are required upon completion of the grant:
• a legal description of the property for the Notice of Use Restriction document;
• copy of the recorded deed naming the grantee as owner;
• copy of the recorded groundwater hazard statement(s);
• copies of billings and canceled checks for the acquisition;
• final report, to include a description and pictures of the completed project.
5. ACQUISITION COSTS EXPLAINED. Acquisition costs include the lesser of the cost or value of the
project lands and the lesser of the cost or value of acquisition services as follows:
A. Cost/Value of Project Lands. Acquisition costs include the lesser of the purchase price
paid for the project lands by the grantee, or their fair market value established by an
appraisal approved by the DNR.
B. Cost/Value of Acquisition Services. Acquisition costs also include the lesser of the price
paid by the grantee for acquisition services, or the fair market value of such services
based on a written valuation approved by the DNR. Acquisition services include
appraisals, surveys, abstracting, and other miscellaneous services reasonably required
for acquisition of the project lands.
C. Notwithstanding subparagraphs 5a and 5b, the DNR will not cost-share more than the
appraised fair market value of any part of the project lands, and will not cost-share
more than the substantiated fair market value of any acquisition services.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES. The grantee is solely responsible for closing the acquisition transaction,
recording the transaction and Notice of Use Restriction with the appropriate county recorder.
The grantee will make a concerted effort to procure goods and services from Targeted Small
Businesses (TSBs) during the performance of this Grant Agreement. The DNR may provide
assistance at the request of the grantee, or at the Director's recommendation.
7. WRITTEN WAIVERS. The grantee may choose at its own risk to acquire title to portions of the
project lands if necessary to avoid expiration of an offer to sell or to facilitate fund raising,
after obtaining a written waiver of retroactivity from the department.
8. AMENDMENTS. This Grant Agreement may be amended only by written ADDENDA signed and
dated by the DNR Director or DNR REAP coordinator. Requests for amendments shall be
directed to the DNR REAP coordinator.
9. EFFECTIVE DATE/TERMINATION. This Grant Agreement shall become effective when it has been
signed and dated by the DNR Director and the grantee. All work specified in the project
proposal will be completed by 12/31/2024.
10. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. If funds anticipated for the continued fulfillment of this agreement are at
any time not forthcoming or insufficient, either through the failure of the State of Iowa to
appropriate funds, or discontinuance or material alteration of the program under which funds
REAP Grant #: 23-R4-KM
were provided, then the Department shall have the right to terminate the agreement without
penalty.
11. By signing this Grant Agreement, the grantee agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in
this agreement and all documents listed below:
• the REAP “General Provisions” (State rules included with application form);
• the appraisal guidelines:
http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/AboutDNR/RealtyServices.aspx
Date Alex Moon, Deputy Director
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
KEITH.ABRAHAM@CITYOFAMES.ORG
Email Address Grantee Signature; Mayor or County Board Director
Print Name; Mayor or County Board Director
REAP Grant #: 23-R4-KM
Shaded area for DNR use only
Accounting Department Return Copy to: Kathleen Moench ___________________________________________________
Doc #: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________
CITY OF AMES
515 CLARK AVENUE
AMES, IA 50010
State ID #: CV: ______________________________________________________________
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Grant Recipient: CITY OF AMES
Project Title: NEW PARK ACQUISITION - MCDORMAN PROPERTY
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ITEM # 24
DATE: 11-22-22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A WATER REVENUE
LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT TO BORROW MONEY
THEREUNDER IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,500,000
FOR NEW WATER WELLS
BACKGROUND:
As old wells fail and need to be replaced and as demand for treated water increases,
additional water supply wells must be constructed. This project will provide a combination of
new and replacement water supply capacity by the addition of three new wells and
interconnecting pipeline to the water treatment plant. The project will also include new fiber
optic communication conveyed to the water treatment plant for well controls and security
measures. The three new wells, to be located north of North River Valley Park, will be
connected to the existing standby generator located at the Water Treatment Plant to provide
emergency power to the wells. This project was bid previously, but the bids that were
received were significantly greater than the Engineer’s estimate, predominately related to the
electrical work. The project engineer believes now is a better time to bid the project in order
to receive more favorable bids.
A Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DW SRF) Loan in the amount of $8,500,000 has
been identified as the funding source for the construction of these new wells. Repayment of
the loan will be from Water utility revenues. The not-to-exceed amount was established to
cover potential cost increases and change orders; the City will only borrow the amount
actually needed to fund the project. A public hearing is required to proceed with the SRF
loan.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Hold the public hearing and adopt a resolution instituting proceeding to take additional
action for the authorization of a loan and disbursement agreement and the issuance
of Not to Exceed $8,500,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan.
2. Hold the public hearing but do not adopt a resolution instituting proceeding to take
additional action for the authorization of a loan and disbur sement agreement and the
issuance of Not to Exceed $8,500,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan.
MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Use of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DW SRF) to finance the construction of a
new well field has been identified as the most appropriate financing vehicle for this project.
The principal and interest payments related to the loan have been accounted for in the Water
Fund rate design. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ITEM # 25
DATE: 11-22-22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING FOR STATE REVOLVING FUND CLEAN WATER LOAN
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,700,000 FOR SEWER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (FY 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22)
BACKGROUND:
This loan provides funding for the annual Sanitary Sewer System Improvements program for
rehabilitation/reconstruction of deficient sanitary sewers and deteriorated manholes at
various locations throughout the city. System improvement locations have been identified
through field investigation completed over the last several years. Several structural defects
(rating of 4 or 5) have been identified as priorities within this program through manhole
inspections, smoke testing, and televising.
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes State Revolving Fund (SRF) Clean Water Loan
funding for the program. This funding will allow for significant improvements for five projects;
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Wilson Ave and 15th Street), Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
(Munn Woods), Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Siphon), Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Basin
10), and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Ames High School & Veenker Golf).
The SRF Clean Water Loan will provide $12,700,000 of funding for this Sanitary Sewer
System Improvements program. Repayment of the loan will be from the Sanitary Sewer Fund.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve to entering into the State Revolving Fund Clean Water Loan agreement in an
amount not to exceed $12,000,000.
2. The City Council can decide to fund these improvements from other revenues sources.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval of the agreement will ensure that the City can proceed with the sanitary sewer
system improvements as previously approved by Council.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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Item No. 26
To: Mayor Haila, Ames City Council
From: Mark O. Lambert, City Attorney
Date: November 17, 2022
Subject: Hospital Board of Trustees Ordinance
On September 15, 2022, Brian Deter, CEO of Mary Greeley Medical Center
(MGMC), sent the Council a letter requesting changes to Chapter 12, the “City
Hospital” chapter of the Municipal Code, as there were apparent conflicts with
the Code of Iowa. The Council referred Mr. Dieter’s letter to the City Attorney
for a response. At the October 25, 2022 City Council meeting, the Council
directed the City Attorney’s office to draft an ordinance to correct the Municipal
Code to bring it into compliance with the Code of Iowa.
The attached ordinance addresses the following two issues:
1.The ordinance amends Section 12.2 of the Ames Municipal Code to
allow either a five (5) or seven (7) member Board of Trustees at the
discretion of the Hospital Board of Trustees. The prior language set
the number of Trustees at five (5). The Iowa Code used to state that the
City Council would set the size of a city hospital board. However, the
Iowa Code was amended in 2009 and the current Iowa Code language
(section 392.6(2)) allows 3, 5 or 7 hospital trustees, and empowers the
Board of Trustees to determine the size of the board.
2.The ordinance amends Section 12.3 of the Ames Municipal Code to
allow anyone from the hospital’s service area to serve as a trustee,
not just City of Ames residents. Iowa Code section 392.6(1) was
amended in 2003, and language was added stating that “A candidate for
hospital or health care facility trustee must be a resident of the hospital or
health care facility service areas within the boundaries of the state at the
time of the election at which the person’s name appears on the ballot.”
The attached ordinance specifies a six-county area that makes up the
MGMC service area, according to MGMC. Those six counties are Story,
Greene, Boone, Hamilton, Hardin, and Marshall Counties. It is important
to note that the elections for City Hospital Trustee remain City
elections. That means that although candidates for Hospital Trustee
could live in any of the six counties, a candidate must obtain on a
nominating petition the required number of signatures of Ames
residents in order to be a candidate, and that only Ames residents
will be voting to elect the Hospital Trustees. Additionally, the
ordinance changes the former wording saying “any adult” was allowed to
be a Trustee candidate, to “any eligible elector” to bring it into sync with
other election laws in Iowa.
CITY ATTORNEY’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Ames Municipal Code conflicts with the Iowa Code, and these changes are
needed to bring the Municipal Code into compliance with state law.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Attorney that the City Council
adopt the ordinance on first passage.
HERE ARE THE CHANGES REFLECTED IN THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE.
STRIKE-THROUGHS ARE DELETIONS; UNDERLININGS ARE ADDITIONS.
“Sec. 12.2. ELECTION OF MEMBERS, TERM OF OFFICE.
The Ames City Hospital Board of Trustees shall consist of five (5) persons elected in the regular city
elections, whose terms of office shall be four (4) years. five (5) or seven (7) persons, as determined by a
majority vote of the Board of Trustees. Trustees shall be elected in regular City elections, and the term of
office shall be four (4) years.
Sec. 12.3 QUALIFICATIONS.
Any adult eligible elector from the City Hospital’s service area, comprising Story, Greene, Boone,
Hamilton, Hardin and Marshall Counties, may be a candidate for the Ames City Hospital Board of
Trustees. Any person appointed to fill a Trustee vacancy shall also be a resident of the City Hospital’s
service area. A candidate for Hospital Trustee must be nominated by petition of residents of the City in
accordance with the election laws of Iowa.”
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 12, SECTIONS 12.2 AND
12.3 THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING ELECTION
OF MEMBERS, TERM OF OFFICE AND QUALIFICATIONS,
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 Chapter 12, Section 12.2 and Section 12.3 for the purpose of establishing election of members, term of
office and qualifications, as follows:
“Sec. 12.2. ELECTION OF MEMBERS, TERM OF OFFICE.
The Ames City Hospital Board of Trustees shall consist of five (5) or seven (7) persons, as determined by a majority
vote of the Board of Trustees. Trustees shall be elected in regular City elections, and the term of office shall be four
(4) years.
Sec. 12.3 QUALIFICATIONS.
Any eligible elector from the City Hospital’s service area, comprising Story, Greene, Boone, Hamilton, Hardin and
Marshall Counties, may be a candidate for the Ames City Hospital Board of Trustees. Any person appointed to fill a
Trustee vacancy shall also be a resident of the City Hospital’s service area. A candidate for Hospital Trustee must
be nominated by petition of residents of the City in accordance with the election laws of Iowa.”
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 , .
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Return to: Ames City Clerk, P.O. Box 811, Ames, IA 50010
ORDINANCE NO. 4482
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 the real estate, generally located
at 3700-5898 E. Lincoln Way, 799 Teller Avenue, and 220 and 420 S. Teller Avenue are rezoned
from Agricultural (A) to Intense Industrial (II).
Real Estate Description: The Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Nine (9), Township Eighty-
three (83) North, Range Twenty-three (23) West of the 5th P.M., in Story County, Iowa, EXCEPT
commencing at the Northwest (NW) corner of Section Nine (9), Township Eighty-three (83) North,
Range Twenty-three (23) West of the 5th P.M., Iowa, Story County, Iowa running thence East
Twenty-five (25) rods, thence South Thirty-two (32) rods, thence West Twenty-five (25) rods, thence
North Thirty-two (32) rods to the point of beginning and also except legally established highways.
The East Half (E½) of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section Eight (8), Township Eighty-three (83)
North, Range Twenty-three (23) West of the 5th P.M., Ames, Story County, Iowa.
Parcel “J” a part of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) and of the South (S 1/2) of the Northwest Quarter
(NW ¼) of Section Five (5), Township Eighty-three (83) North, Range Twenty-three (23) West of the
5th P.M., Ames, Story County, Iowa, as shown on the Plat of Survey recorded on May 15, 2018, as
Inst. No. 18-04082. Slide 604, Page 6, AND Parcel “K” a part of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) and
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of the South Half (S ½) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Five (5), Township Eighty-three
(83) North, Range Twenty-three (23) West of the 5th P.M., Ames, Story County, Iowa, as shown on
the Plat of Survey recorded on May 15, 2018, as Inst. No. 18-04082. Slide 604, Page 6, AND The
South Half (S ½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Five (5), Township Eighty-three (83)
North, Range Twenty-three (23) West of the 5th P.M., Ames, Story County, Iowa.
The East Half (E½) of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of Section Seven (7), Township Eighty-three
(83) North, Range Twenty-three (23) West of the 5th P.M., Ames, Story County, Iowa,
Commencing at a point on the South line of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Five (5),
Township Eighty-three (83) North, Range Twenty-three (23) West of the 5th P.M., Ames, Story
County, Iowa, 883 feet East of the SW Corner of said SE ¼; thence East along said Section line 270
feet; thence North 484 feet; thence West 270 feet; thence South 484 feet to the point of beginning.
The East Half (E1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Seven (7), Township Eighty-three
(83) North, Range Twenty-three (23) West of the 5th P.M., Ames, Story County, Iowa
The Southeast Quarter (SE¼) of Section Five (5), Township Eighty-three (83) North, Range Twenty-
three (23) West of the 5th P.M., Iowa, lying South of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Company’s right-of-way, subject to public highways, EXCEPT Commencing at a point on the South
line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 83 North, Range 23 West of the 5th P.M., Story
County, Iowa, 883 Feet East of the Southwest Corner of said Southeast Quarter; thence East along
said Section line 270 Feet, thence North 484 feet, thence West 270 Feet, thence South 484 feet to the
point of beginning, subject to roads and easements of record; AND the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of
the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of Section Five (5), Township Eighty-three (83) North, Range Twenty-
three (23) West of the 5th P.M., lying South of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company’s
right-of-way.
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.
ADOPTED THIS day of , .
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor