HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda1.Proclamation for "Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month," January 2025
2.Motion approving payment of claims
3.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on December 17, 2024,
and Special City Council Meeting on December 26, 2024
4.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period December 1-15, 2024, and December 16-
31, 2024
5.Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
6.Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Staybridge Suites Ames, 2111
Isaac Newton Drive
7.Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:
a. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 1614 S. Kellogg Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
b. American Legion Post #37, 225 Main, Class F Liquor License, Pending Dramshop Review
c. Springhill Suites, 1810 SE 16th St, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
d. Dublin Bay, 320 S 16th, Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Catering
Privilege, Pending Dramshop Review
e. The Filling Station, 2400 University Blvd., Class E Liquor License
f. Clouds Coffee, 119 Stanton Ave Suite 701, Class C Retail Alcohol License
g. Hy-Vee Market Café, 3800 Lincoln Way, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering
Privilege, Pending Dramshop Review
h. Chipotle Mexican Grill, 435 S. Duff Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
i. Perkins #1025, 325 South Duff Avenue, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
j. Cy's Roost, 121 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service,
Pending Dramshop Review
8.Resolution approving requests from Fitness Sports Ames' Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025 for
partial road closures on:
a. 5th Street from Burnett Avenue to Clark Avenue
b. Clark Avenue from 5th Street to Main Street
c. Main Street from Clark Avenue to 6th Street
d. 6th Street from Northwestern Avenue to Brookside Park
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JANUARY 14, 2025
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from
the public during discussion. The Standards of Decorum, posted at the door and
available on the City website, define respectful conduct for public participation. If you
wish to speak, please fill out the form on the tablet outside the door to the Council
Chambers or scan the QR Code to the right to fill out the same form on a personal
device. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for
the record, and keep your comments brief so that others may have the opportunity to speak.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS:
CONSENT AGENDA : All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the time the
Council members vote on the motion.
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e. Ridgewood Avenue from 13th Street to 6th Street
f. Burnett Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street
9.Resolution approving contract and bond for the Carr Park Agility Course Project with Caliber
Concrete, LLC of Adair, Iowa
10.Lloyd Kurtz Park Mini-Pitch Project:
a. Resolution approving contract and bond for Bid Package 1 – Concrete & Grading with
Caliber Concrete, LLC of Adair, Iowa
b. Resolution approving Contract and bond for Bid Package 2 – Mini-Pitch System, Lights,
and Acrylic Surfacing with Caliber Concrete, LLC of Adair, Iowa
c. Resolution approving contract and bond for Bid Package 3 – Electrical with Van Maanen
Electric Inc, of Newton, Iowa
11.Resolution waiving formal bidding requirements and awarding a contract to Stiver's Ford, of
Waukee, IA for two Ford Hybrid Police Interceptors in the amount of $94,638
12.Resolution awarding contract to JHB Group, Inc. of Richmond, IL in the amount of $208,804.68
for a Fire Safety Trailer
13.Resolution awarding contract to RESCO of Ankeny, IA for the purchase of three-phase pad
mounted transformers in the amount of $236,394.03
14.Resolution awarding contract to WHKS & Co., of Ames, IA, for Engineering and Design Services
for Ada Hayden Heritage Park Path Reconstruction, in an amount not to exceed $88,600
15.Resolution awarding contract renewal to Insight Public Sector, of Dallas, TX for Microsoft
software licensing and support in the amount not to exceed $216,028.28
16.Resolution approving contract documents for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Services with
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa effective April 1, 2025
17.Resolution waiving the purchasing policy and awarding a contract to Ion Wave Technologies, Inc.
for Vendor Management and Electronic Bidding System Software in the amount of $69,580
18.Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Con-Struct, Inc. of Ames, IA for the 2023/24 Shared
Use Path System Expansion
19.Resolution approving change order to Simmons, Perrine, Moyer, Bergman PLC of Cedar Rapids,
IA, for Outside Legal Services related to the Steven L. Schainker Plaza
20.Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to WHKS & Co. Ames, IA, for the Engineering Services
Agreement for the 2022/23 Shared Use Path System Expansion - Grand Avenue
21.Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2024/25 Arterial Street Pavement
Improvements (Hyland Ave), setting February 18, 2025, as the bid due date through the Iowa DOT
and February 25, 2025, as the date of Public Hearing
22.Resolution accepting completion of CyRide 2023 HVAC Improvement Project and releasing the
retainage in the amount of $27,024.32 to Mechanical Comfort Inc. of Ames, IA
23.Resolution accepting completion of CyRide Electric Bus System Upgrades Project and releasing
the retainage in the amount of $14,302.15 to Jaspering Electric Inc. of Ames, IA
24.Resolution accepting completion of CyRide's 2023 Shop Rehabilitation Project and releasing the
retainage in the amount of $23,044.03 to R.H. Grabau Construction Inc. of Boone, IA
25.Resolution accepting completion of the City Hall Interior Improvements (Carpet and Base in
Hallways and Conference Rooms) by Phillips' Floors Inc., of Indianola, IA in the amount of
$128,777
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.
ADMINISTRATION:
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26.Resolution awarding a contract to Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC of Ames, IA for energy
audit services for City of Ames facilities and the add alternate assessment for rooftop solar PV
feasibility, in an amount not to exceed $102,600
27.Resolution approving the reallocation of $11,250 towards Homelessness Outreach
28.Staff Report on Community-wide Inclusion Plan Models
29.Request for Initiation of Voluntary Annexation Within North Ames of Multiple Properties
Generally Between George W. Carver Avenue and Hyde Avenue
a. Motion to initiate a Voluntary Annexation with non-consenting properties to avoid islands
and make more uniform boundaries
b. Motion directing staff to prepare a pre-annexation Developer Agreement related to the
Borgmeyer Properties
30.Workiva Economic Development Agreement Employment Calculation
a. Motion directing staff
31.Animal Shelter Relocation Project Update
32.Purchase of 750 copper, 15 kV cable:
a. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 24-654
b. Resolution awarding a contract to WESCO Distribution of Des Moines, IA in the amount
not to exceed $179,439.00 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax) with payments based on unit prices
and quantities ordered
c. Motion authorizing the City Attorney to take further action
33.Hearing on Text Amendments to Chapter 23 Conservation Subdivision Ordinance:
a. First passage of ordinance
34.Hearing on Text Amendment creating Criteria and Associated Permit for Special Temporary
Events in Chapter 29 Article 13 and Article 15:
a. First passage of ordinance
35.Second reading of Zoning Text Amendment to allow Social Service Providers in the Single-
Family Conservation Overlay (O-SFC) Zoning District with the approval of Special Use Permit
for certain Properties abutting Commercial Zoning (continued from December 17, 2024)
36.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4544 Industrial Tax Abatement for Wyffels Site
Plan at 220 S. Teller Avenue (continued from December 10, 2024)
37.Participation with agencies, boards, and commissions:
a. Discover Ames (ACVB)
b. Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)
c. Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
d. Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
FINANCE:
POLICE:
ELECTRIC:
HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES:
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
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38.Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus Location Updates
39.Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)(j), Code of Iowa, to discuss
purchase of particular real estate
40.Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 20.17(3), Code of Iowa, to discuss
collective bargaining strategy
a. Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement with International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local 234 (CyRide)
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS :
CLOSED SESSION:
CLOSED SESSION:
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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