HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - April 23, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda1.Proclamation for "Arbor Day," April 26, 2024
2.Proclamation for "Mental Health Awareness Month," May 2024
3.Proclamation for "Economic Development Week," May 6-10, 2024
4.Proclamation for "National Historic Preservation Month," May 2024
5.Presentation of Historic Preservation Awards
6.Motion approving payment of claims
7.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on April 9, 2024, and
Regular City Council Meeting on Maximum Tax Levy Hearing on April 9, 2024
8.Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service -
Sips and Paddys, 126 Welch Avenue, May 3 - May 5, 2024, Pending Dramshop Review
9.Motion approving new 5 - Day (May 14 - May 18, 2024) License, Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service - Apres Bar Co., 1930 East 13th Street
10.Motion approving new 5 - Day (May 14 - May 18, 2024) License, Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License - Apres Bar Co., 2321 North Loop Drive
11.Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:
a. The Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co., (129 Main Street), Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
b. Walgreens #12108, (2719 Grand Avenue), Class E Retail Alcohol License
c. Mother ’s Pub, (2900 West Street), Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege
and Outdoor Service
d. Jeff ’s Pizza Shop, (2402 Lincoln Way), Special Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending
Dramshop Review
e. Pasta al Forno, (2601 E. 13th Street), Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending Dramshop
Review
f. Bar la Tosca, (303 Welch Avenue, Suite 101), Class C Retail Alcohol License
g. Es Tas Stanton, (216 Stanton Avenue), Class C Retail Alcohol with Outdoor Service,
Pending Dramshop Review
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
*AMENDED*
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
APRIL 23, 2024
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:
PRESENTATION:
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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12.Requests from Ames Main Street for 515 Week on May 13-17, 2024
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for May 15 and May 16
b. Motion approving Blanket Vending License for May 15 and May 17
c. Motion approving street closures of 5th Street from Burnett Avenue to Douglas Avenue;
Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street; and Kellogg Avenue just north of 5th Street
to entrance to parking lot
d. Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service May 15 - May 16, 2024 for Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Noir, 229 Main Street, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement for a portion of Fifth
Street May 15
f. Resolution approving waiver of Vending License fee for May 15 and May 17
g. Resolution approving usage of electricity and waiver of fees for electricity for May 15, May
16, and May 17
h. Resolution approving waiver of enforcement of Municipal Code Section 17.17 related to
alcohol consumption in City parks with respect only to Bandshell Park from 5:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19
13.Requests from Ames Main Street for Art Walk on Thursday, June 6, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in
Central Business District
b. Resolution approving closure of 10 metered parking spaces for vendors from 1:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
c. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement, usage and waiver of
electrical fees, and waiver of fee for blanket Vending license for Ames Main Street from
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
d. Resolution approving closure of Douglas Avenue, from Main Street to Fifth Street from
1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
e. Resolution approving usage of Tom Evans Plaza
14.Requests from Ames Main Street for 4th of July activities on July 4, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in
Central Business District
b. Resolution approving waiver of Vending License fee
c. Resolution approving closure of portions of Main Street, Northwestern Avenue, Fifth Street,
Douglas Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Clark Avenue, Allan Drive, and Pearle
Avenue from 6:00 a.m. until end of parade
d. Resolution approving closure of Parking Lot MM and south portion of Lot M from 6:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
15.Requests from Ames Main Street for Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 25 - July 28, 2024:
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for the Downtown
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28
c. Resolution approving request from Ames Main Street for Saturday, July 28 to transfer
$1,370.25 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Parking Fund
16.Requests from Ames Main Street for Music Walk on Thursday, September 19, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in
Central Business District from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
b. Resolution approving closure of 10 metered parking spaces for vendors from 3:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
c. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement and usage and waiver
of electrical fees, and waiver of fee for blanket Vending License for Ames Main Street from
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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17.Requests from Ames Main Street for Witches Walk on Thursday, October 10, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in
Central Business District from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
b. Resolution approving waiver of electrical fees on Ames Main Street from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
18.Ames on the Half Shell:
a. Resolution approving waiver of enforcement of Municipal Code Section 17.17 related to
alcohol consumption in City parks with respect only to Bandshell Park from 5:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. on Fridays May 31-June 28.
b. Motion approving 5-Day License - Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service - Ames on the Half Shell, Bandshell Park, for:
i. May 30 - June 3, 2024
ii. June 6 - June 10, 2024
iii. June 13 - June 17, 2024
iv. June 20 - June 24, 2024
v. June 27 - July 1, 2024
19.Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending March 31, 2024
20.Resolution approving amendment to Airport Hangar Lease for Viking Aviation Hangar Expansion
Project
21.Resolution approving contract renewal with ChemTreat, Inc., Glen Allen, VA, for Chemical
Treatment Program for the one-year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount
not-to-exceed $376,000
22.Resolution approving contract renewal with HTH Companies, Inc., Union, MO, for Specialized
Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for the one-year period from July
1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
23.Resolution approving contract renewal with MCG Energy Solutions, LLC, Minneapolis, MN, for
MISO Market Participant Services for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the
amount of $117,887.16
24.Resolution approving contract renewal with Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa, Davenport, IA,
for the Electrical Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant for the one-year period from July
1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $110,000
25.Resolution approving contract renewal and bond for the Electric Distribution Line Clearance
Program with Wright Tree Services, Des Moines, IA, for the for the one-year period from July
1,2024 through June 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $407,933.56
26.Resolution approving contract renewal for FY 2024/25 Street Sweeping to Vincent All Seasons
Enterprises, Nevada, Iowa in an amount not to exceed $55,000
27.Resolution awarding year one of a contract to Eide Bailly, LLP, Dubuque, Iowa in the amount of
$75,000 to professionally audit the City’s financial statements for FY ending June 30, 2024
28.Resolution awarding a contract for LEED commissioning services for the WPCF Nutrient
Modifications Phase I Project to TUNE Facilities of Omaha, NE for Fundamental Commissioning
in an amount not to exceed $46,600, plus Enhanced Commissioning, Additional Commissioning,
and Fire Alarm Commissioning as authorized by staff in an additional amount not to exceed
$28,000, for a total award not to exceed $74,600
29.Resolution awarding contract to Midwest Underground Supply LLC of Bondurant, IA for the
purchase of 1 new, 2024 Ring-O-Matic 550 Trailer-Mounted Jet-Vac, with Remote Controlled
Hydraulic Boom Arm, and 2 optional hoses for a price of $112,608, and accept Midwest
Underground’s trade-in offer of $20,500 for the City’s 2012 Ring-O-Matic 550 machine
30.Resolution awarding contract to J. Pettiecord Inc., of Bondurant, Iowa, for the Fuel Oil Tank
Removal at the Coal Yard in the amount of $110,600
31.Resolution approving the Iowa DOT STBG Federal-aid Funding Agreement for the South 16th
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Street Roadway Widening project in the amount of $2,814,000
32.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2023/24 Water System
Improvements Program (Kellogg Avenue - 7th Street to 13th Street) and (11th Street - Burnett
Avenue to Kellogg Avenue) project, setting May 22, 2024, as the bid due date and May 28, 2024,
as the date of Public Hearing
33.Resolution accepting completion of project for South Grand Avenue Extension - 0.1 Miles North
of South 16th Street North 0.54 Miles to South 5th Street by Peterson Contractors, Inc. (PCI) of
Reinbeck, Iowa in the amount of $8,883,564.62
34.Determination of Need for a Master Plan with a Rezoning Application to Suburban Residential
Low Density Floating Zone (FS-RL) for 2212 Oakwood Road
a. Resolution for determination that a Master Plan is not required
35.Hearing on City of Ames Budget:
a. Resolution authorizing and approving the Adjusted Fiscal Year 2023/24 Adjusted Budget
b. Resolution authorizing and approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget
36.Hearing on 2023/24 Shared Use Path System Expansion
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct,
Inc. of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $195,405.40
37.Hearing on amendment to Chapter 5 and Chapter 22 of Ames Municipal Code regarding Missing
Infrastructure Requirements
a. First reading of Ordinance
38.Resolution approving Temporary Construction Easement for Lot 27 within the Baker Subdivision
39.Hearing on Baker Subdivision Multi-Family Housing Geothermal Installation
a. Motion accepting report of bids and rejecting all bids
40.First passage of Ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code establishing Geothermal
Services and rules and charges therefore
41.Resolution Amending Restrictive Covenants for Baker Subdivision
42.Hearing on sale of land at 321 State Avenue within the Baker Subdivision (now known as 3216
Tripp Street)
a. Resolution approving Option Agreement for the sale of Lot 27 to Townhomes at Creekside,
LLLP, an Iowa Limited Liability Partnership, (affiliated with Hatch Development Group) in
conjunction with a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application for Multi-Family
Housing Development
43.Resolution approving Reduced Parking for Affordable Housing at 207 S. Sherman Avenue and
consenting to termination of the previously approved Remote Parking Agreement that provides
parking at 214 S. Sherman Avenue
44.Collection Procedures for Past Due Parking Tickets and Utility Accounts
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.
HEARINGS:
BAKER SUBDIVISION:
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
FINANCE:
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a. Resolution approving collection procedures for past due utility accounts and parking fines
and authorize staff to begin utilizing vehicle registration stops and the State's "Setoff
Program"
45.Resolution waiving the City’s Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive proposals and
approving a contract with Reliant Fire Apparatus Inc., through Sourcewell, for the purchase of a
new fire engine in the amount of $1,019,302
46.Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code Section 28.304(3) to
increase sanitary sewer rates by 7% for bills due on or after July 1, 2024
47.Second Reading of ordinance on Appointment Criteria for Boards & Commissions
48.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4525 for the City-wide Designation of the
Urban Revitalization Area (URA)
49.Participation with agencies, boards, and commissions:
a. Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB)
b. Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
c. Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
d. Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
50.Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)c, Code of Iowa, to discuss matters
presently in litigation
FIRE:
ORDINANCES:
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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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