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MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES RESIDENT POLICE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The Joint Meeting of the Ames Resident Police Advisory Committee (ARPAC) and the Ames City
Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00 p.m. on the 14th day of November, 2023,
in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were
Committee members Edna Clinton, Roberto Dubiel, Tim Rasmussen, Emily Rebollozo, Virginia
Speight, and Chunhui Xiang as well as Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Tim Gartin,
Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Council Member Amber Corrieri joined the meeting
telephonically. Ex officio Jeff Clark was also present telephonically. Council Member Gloria
Betcher was absent.
PRESENTATION OF THE AMES RESIDENT POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT: Chief of Police Geoff Huff and ARPAC Chair Emily Rebollozo presented
the Annual Report. Chair Rebollozo gave highlights of the new Committee’s progress and shared
there had been a primary focus on learning and establishing processes. She also emphasized
ARPAC’s focus on community outreach and future plans for public engagement. Peer communities
and their practices were also a focus of ARPAC’s establishment of priorities. ARPAC Member
Clinton stated that a goal of the committee is to present avenues for community members to ask
questions and to educate the public on how the Police Department is working to be proactive instead
of reactive. Chair Rebollozo and Chief Huff shared their gratitude to the Police Department for their
support and resources shared between the groups. Chief Huff also shared the available resources and
information on the Police Department website as well as the ARPAC page for the community to
engage. He also reviewed the process for placing a complaint or compliment anonymously online.
Mayor Haila thanked the members of ARPAC for their time and contributions to the community.
COMMITTEE COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:18
p.m. on the 14th day of November, 2023, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark
Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Tim Gartin,
Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Council Member Amber Corrieri joined the meeting
telephonically. Ex officio Jeff Clark was also present telephonically. Council Member Gloria
Betcher was absent.
PROCLAMATION FOR "CITY OF AMES PHILANTHROPY DAY": Mayor Haila
presented the proclamation designating November 16, 2023, as City of Ames Philanthropy day to
Charles Weber and Rachel Florey on behalf of Story County Alliance for Philanthropy. Mr. Weber
recognized the winners of philanthropy recognitions throughout the community.
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PROCLAMATION FOR "NATIONAL HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS
WEEK”: Mayor Haila presented the proclamation designating November 11-18, 2023, as National
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week to Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer. She
recognized Good Neighbor, Story County General Relief and Veteran Affairs, the Bridge Home,
and Home Allies as organizations working in the community to address hunger and homelessness.
Coordinator Baker-Latimer encouraged everyone to donate, educate, and volunteer to address the
needs of the community.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Haila pulled Item No. 13.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to approve the consent agenda less Item No. 13.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular Meeting on October 24, 2023, and Special
Meeting on October 30, 2023
3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period October 16- 31, 2023
4. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
5. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits & Liquor Licenses:
a. Class B Native Wine Permit - Chocolaterie Stam, 230 Main Street
b. Class C Liquor License - Time Out Ames, 120 Kellogg Avenue
6. Annual 2023 Urban Renewal Report:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-592 approving 2023 Urban Renewal Report
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23- 572 approving certification of TIF Debt and appropriating payment of
a rebate of incremental taxes for the Barilla TIF District
7. RESOLUTION NO. 23-573 approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending September
30, 2023
8. RESOLUTION NO. 23-574 authorizing purchase of Financial Software Hosting and
Maintenance from CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, Lake Mary, Florida, in the amount of
$142,305.47
9. RESOLUTION NO. 23-575 approving FY 2022/23 Annual Street Financial Report
10. RESOLUTION NO. 23-576 approving Plat of Survey for 4004 and 4008 Cochrane Parkway and
accept sidewalk installation deferral
11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-23-577 approving Minor Subdivision Final Plat for Eastgate Subdivision
Plat 2 at 1405 Baltimore Drive
12. RESOLUTION NO. 23-578 approving Professional Services Agreement for 2023/24 Airport
Improvement Program (Wildlife Fence Project)
13. RESOLUTION NO. 23-579 approving preliminary plans and specifications for HVAC
Replacement at the Power Plant, and set December 20, 2023, as the due date for bids and January
9, 2024, as the date of public hearing and award of contract
14. RESOLUTION NO. 23-580 awarding contract to Play-Pro Recreation, Clive, Iowa for Playground
Equipment for Lloyd Kurtz Park in the amount of $60,000
15. RESOLUTION NO. 23-581 awarding contract to Play-Pro Recreation, Clive, Iowa for Playground
Equipment for Country Gables Park in the amount of $60,000
16. RESOLUTION NO. 23-582 awarding contract to Play-Pro Recreation, Clive, Iowa for Playground
Equipment for Christopher Gartner Park in the amount of $60,000
17. RESOLUTION NO. 23-583 awarding contract to Phillips' Floors, Inc. of Indianola, Iowa for City
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Hall Interior Improvements (Carpet and Base in Hallways and Conference Rooms) in the amount
of $108,082
18. RESOLUTION NO. 23-584 awarding contract to Stiver's Ford of Waukee, Iowa for Fleet
Replacement Program, purchase of a 2024 Ford F350 pickup in the amount of $51,996
19. RESOLUTION NO. 23-585 approving Change Order No. 2 with Modern Piping, Inc. for
Combustion Turbine Fuel Oil Pipe Installation in the amount of $35,000
20. RESOLUTION NO. 23-586 approving Contract and Bond for the Water Treatment Plant,
Southeast Wellfield, Technical Services Complex Security Fence Improvements Project with
American Fence Company of Iowa, Inc.
21. 2022/23 & 2023/24 Ames Plan 2040 Water Utility Infrastructure - (Lincoln Way & US Highway
69/South Duff)
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-587 accepting the 2022/23 & 2023/24 Ames Plan 2040 Water Utility
Infrastructure - (Lincoln Way & US Highway 69/South Duff) project as completed by Thorpe
Contracting, LLC of Adel, Iowa in the amount of $873,954
22. RESOLUTION NO. 23-588 accepting the Emma McCarthy Lee Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Renovation project as completed by Upper Midwest Athletic Construction, Inc., of Andover,
Minnesota in the amount of $76,375.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HVAC REPLACEMENT AT THE POWER PLANT: Director of Electric Services Don Kom
clarified that the equipment that was being replaced was the HVAC to the original control room, not
the HVAC that was replaced in 2015 when the control room was expanded.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-579 approving
preliminary plans and specifications for HVAC Replacement at the Power Plant, and setting
December 20, 2023, as the due date for bids and January 9, 2024, as the date of public hearing
and award of contract.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a
portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Richard Deyo, 505 8th Street #102, Ames, shared his concerns with the community.
Caitlyn Lien, 621 Carr Drive, Ames, a member of the Ames Climate Action Team, spoke in favor
of hiring an individual to handle implementing the Climate Action Plan to advise before the budget
processes begin. She shared research that the team had done and offered suggestions to make the
position as effective as possible.
Valerie Stallbaumer, Crawford Avenue, Ames, spoke in favor of retaining the Fifth Street Brick
Piers and Art Reliefs in Downtown Ames. She encouraged the City Council to revisit the
conversation around removing the Brick Piers and Art Reliefs, and shared background information
she had investigated.
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Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
REVIEW OF CITY ZONING APPROVAL AND EXCEPTION PROCESS: Planning and
Housing Director Kelly Diekmann presented the Staff Report. Director Diekmann stated that the
intent of the Staff Report was to prompt discussion but there was no pending action behind it. He
shared that one focus of that Staff Report was to explain where authority was vested in the City
Council by State Codes, and where there was flexibility for the City Council to empower staff.
Director Diekmann outlined the legislative power the City Council holds and the methods that the
City Council and staff must work with within. He also outlined the different avenues such as design
review processes to bridge the middle ground that peer communities Des Moines and Cedar Rapids
had taken to ease approval processes. The differences between the procedures of those
communities were outlined as well. Director Diekmann explained that Ames has a binary system
primarily that relies on City Council or staff approval, with little middle ground. The Zoning Board
of Adjustment was explained to be vested with the power to act upon the few exceptions to the
zoning process in Ames. He further explained that staff do not exercise authority in terms of
exceptions, as ministerial approval is only used in process where there is no discretion.
Director Diekmann stated that staff interpreted the request for this Staff Report as a desire to create
flexibility in minor issues. He outlined parameters guiding exceptions and variances to the Zoning
Ordinance. Des Moines’ administrative exception policy allows staff to approve a departure from
up to 30% of a standard. To be effective in the future, Director Diekmann stated that flexibility
had to be built into the ordinance as zoning is a blunt instrument.
He then contrasted the City’s current practice of using Zoning Text Amendments as the method of
flexibility, noting that it was a very process-heavy approach. He stated this is a narrowly tailored
process that tries to avoid creating unintended consequences. The process vests all power in the
hands of the City Council, with the process originating from the City Council’s direction to apply
for an amendment. Director Diekmann shared that this process was initiated to address the 2000
City Council’s desire for predictability, and it is interesting to see the shift to desiring flexibility.
He stated that to develop policies that address the City Council's concerns, he will need to hear
what the top priorities to the City Council are. The options laid out in the Staff Report were not
tailored to specific interests and can be combined or adjusted to fit the needs of the current City
Council. It was also stated that in the last seven years, Zoning Text Amendments were preference
based, not need based. Director Diekmann noted that there was no universal Zoning Ordinance to
refer to as there are varying influences and options.
Council Member Corrieri stated she was excited about the Staff Report and the options presented.
She expressed her desire to foster an environment where staff feel empowered and that they have
as much flexibility as possible, and her goal of ensuring that whatever option the City Council
pursued reflected that. Fixing frequent issues was noted to be a top priority to her, as well as
considering Option One and Option Four procedurally moving forward. Council Member Gartin
also commended staff for the report and thanked them for their work to showcase what peer
communities had done to address similar concerns. He expressed his belief that staff should be
trusted as the experts in their areas with the depth of knowledge that staff displays. Council
Member Gartin expressed his desire to shift as much authority as possible to staff within the legal
parameters. He also stated his belief that staff would be able to create a greater level of consistency
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than the City Council, while still having the ability to seek recourse back to the City Council.
Council Member Rollins questioned if goals beyond policy, such as the adopted goals of the City
Council, would be a layer of discussion that staff would be able to reflect. Director Diekmann
responded that staff would need a policy or ordinance to guide them, as staff cannot work off
values and goals. He stated that those would still apply to legislative decisions before the City
Council. Council Member Beatty-Hansen expressed her belief that it is just as important to
empower staff to say no to projects or requests that would not support healthy community growth
as it is to empower them to say yes. She stated that she did not want to take the shield of City
Council away entirely.
Mayor Haila questioned if there was an alternative to a Text Amendment that would streamline
the process for staff. Director Diekmann replied in the affirmative, noting that any of the options
outlined in the Staff Report would address an aspect of the process for staff. He stated that staff’s
goal was to help individuals get their projects done, while meeting the expectations of the
community as well. Mayor Haila also questioned what the biggest chokepoints in the process were
for staff and requestors. Director Diekmann explained that the length of the process was an obstacle
for developers, as many were not able to wait the amount of time required for a Zoning Text
Amendment over a minor change. Due to the time constraints, many do not ask for an exception
so he cautioned that there was no way to know how many requests would be made if the process
were shorter.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, that staff come back to the City Council with a
combination of recommendations in Option One and Option Four from the Staff Report that
includes feedback from the development community and identified common issues.
Mayor Haila asked Director Diekmann to provide a time estimate on how long Option 4 in the
Staff Report would take. Director Diekmann stated it would most likely require a commitment of
two City Council work sessions with staff. When the process was done previously in 2000, it took
three years to complete. He furthered that he did not think there were enough deficiencies to
warrant that level of reevaluation. The public engagement component would be a key factor in the
timeline of the project. Director Diekmann stated that a consultant would be necessary if the City
Council decided to pursue a form-based standard. City Manager Steve Schainker encouraged staff
to identify quick wins that could be addressed.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AMES/ISU ICE ARENA COMPRESSOR: Director of Parks and Recreation Keith Abraham
presented the Council Action Form (CAF). Director Abraham spoke to the magnitude of
implications if the backup compressor were to fail, noting that that is what prompted the urgent
need for this project. He stated that there is a 20-year plan for Capital Improvement Projects, and
that the issues found in the compressor during the overhaul had prompted a change in the
projected lifespan that necessitated the waiver of the City Purchasing Policy to keep the
Ames/ISU Ice Arena operational. Director Abraham furthered that when the next bid for the other
compressor was done, a competitive bid would be completed.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
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Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-589 waiving City
Purchasing Policy and awarding a contract to Johnson Controls, Urbandale, Iowa, for the
Ames/ISU Ice Arena Compressor Complete Overhaul in the amount of $84,065.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Due to the compressors short cycling, it was discovered that the control panel on one of the
compressors was broken. The other compressor was only functional in manual mode, which led to
contractors anticipating failure of that compressor would be likely. Director Abraham explained that
the compressor system was not designed to run for long periods of time on only one compressor, and
that if the other compressor failed it would result in the Ames/ISU Ice Arena not being able to
produce ice.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-590 waiving City
Purchasing Policy and awarding a contract to Johnson Controls for Ames/ISU Ice Arena
Compressor Control Panels Replacement in the amount of $74,200.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR REDUCED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing.
Lauris Olson, 1705 Buchanan Drive, Ames, thanked the City Council for addressing the availability
of affordable housing through initiatives like the proposed ordinance. She made suggestions for
future amendments to further facilitate smaller developers providing affordable housing.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to approve on first reading an Ordinance on
Zoning Text Amendment for Reduced Affordable Housing Parking Requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON BAKER SUBDIVISION: Coordinator Baker-Latimer shared that the City had
been partnering with Habitat for Humanity to provide qualified buyers for the homes being built.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-591 approving
purchase agreement for the sale of City-Owned Lot 1 (412 S. Wilmoth) in the Baker Subdivision
to Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1, Gartin abstaining due to conflict of interest.
Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of
these Minutes.
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HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN URBAN REVITALIZATION
AREA: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-570 approving
amendment to Urban Revitalization Area Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve on first reading an Ordinance to amend
the Urban Revitalization Area Boundary.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON INTEGRATED SITE PLAN (MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
PRELIMINARY PLAT) FOR 3600 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD: Mayor Haila opened and
closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-593 approving
Major Site Development Plan, subject to compliance with the City’s Outdoor Lighting Code.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-594 approving
Preliminary Plat for the Iowa State University Research Park Phase III Subdivision, Sixth
Addition, subject to all requirements of the integrated subdivision for agreements and easements
are to be reviewed and approved by the City prior to Final Plat.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2022/23 STORM WATER EROSION CONTROL (CLEAR CREEK BANK
STABILIZATION - UTAH DRIVE): Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when
no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to accept the report of bids for the Storm Water
Erosion Control (Clear Creek Bank Stabilization - Utah Drive) project.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-595 approving
the final plans and specifications and awarding the Storm Water Erosion Control (Clear Creek
Bank Stabilization - Utah Drive) project to Iowa Earth Works of Huxley, Iowa, in the amount of
$75,615.40.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29.1317 RELATED TO
ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGERS WITHIN SETBACKS AND PARKING AREAS:
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to pass on second reading an ordinance amending
Section 29.1317 Related to Electrical Vehicle Chargers within Setbacks and Parking Areas.
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there were
eleven items for consideration. The first was from Lorna Carroll with Watershed Rebate Program
Suggestions.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to refer to Director of Water and Pollution Control
John Dunn to contact Ms. Carroll and explain the project.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Zora Zimmerman wrote addressing her Concerns Regarding Garbage Hauler Operations.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to refer to Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips
respond and explain the Waste to Energy study currently in progress.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Director Abraham submitted a memo for Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Updates. Mayor
Haila noted that this item was for informational purposes only.
An email from Clare Whalen requesting an Engine Brake Ordinance was considered.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin to refer to the City Attorney for a memo back to the
City Council.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Another email regarding an Engine Brake Ordinance was submitted by Jonah Pedelty. Mayor
Haila noted that this item was addressed with the previous motion.
Next, Jeremy Withers requested a Speed Limit Reduction on 6th Street.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to request a memo from Traffic Engineer Damion
Pregitzer.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Will Determan sent an email regarding concerns with South 16th Street Widening.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to refer to Engineer Pregitzer to explain the safety
issues directly to Mr. Determan.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
An email from Dan DeGeest with Suggestions Regarding the Ames Waste to Energy Program was
next to be discussed. Mayor Haila stated that he would respond directly to the citizen.
Then an email from Haven Carlson with Game Day Concerns Regarding South 4th Street Bridge
was addressed.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to refer to City Manager Schainker and Public Works
Director John Joiner to respond.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Anne Taschetta requested Regulation of Occupancy on Private Property.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to refer the matter to City Manager Schainker to respond
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to the citizen and bring a memo back to the City Council.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Lastly, a letter from Crystal Davis regarding Donation of Snowflake for Snow Magic Event was
reviewed.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Junck, to place on a future agenda to officially accept the donation
of the snowflake and clarify the terms of the donation.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Gartin acknowledged the work of Director Kom in
presenting the address at the Veteran’s Day program. He thanked Director Kom for his service in
the military and to the City, and stated this was another example of why the City could be proud
of its staff.
He also shared that he was interested in having a workshop on housing and hearing from those in
the community about their struggles with housing.
Moved by Gartin to devote a workshop to the subject of housing. Motion failed due to a lack of a
second.
Mayor Haila and City Manager Schainker walked through the projects and initiatives currently in
place to address the need for housing. They also noted that there were several items on the City
Council’s mind that would be addressed in the next few months that would help address the need
as well.
Mayor Haila highlighted the Symposium for Building Inclusive Organizations was taking place
November 15, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. He thanked all the organizers of the event for the time and effort
they placed into make the event a success. Mayor Haila then requested a status update from
Assistant City Manager Phillips on the removal of the Fifth Street Brick Piers and Art Reliefs in
Downtown. Assistant City Manager Phillips shared that the original request to deaccess the reliefs
on the pillars was driven by the Public Art Commission (PAC) due to accessibility concerns,
especially in the winter. He noted that work had not begun on their removal, but they were owned
by the City.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin to revisit the removal of Fifth Street Brick Piers and Art
Reliefs on a future agenda.
Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips questioned if the City Council was wanting feedback from
PAC, or if the intention was to facilitate another discussion amongst the City Council. Council
Member Gartin stated PAC should be invited, and that the City Council had been surprised at the
level of feedback regarding this issue. Council Member Corrieri stated that after having
conversations around empowering staff to make decisions, she would have a hard time revisiting
the request as PAC is made up of volunteers who have staff support and she felt that trust should
be extended to them as well. In response to questions of the cost to remove the columns, Assistant
City Manager Phillips stated staff would not be able to guarantee the ability to complete the
Request for Quotes process before the item was revisited.
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Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Junck, Gartin, and Rollins. Voting Nay:
Corrieri. Motion declared carried.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Haila asked City Attorney Mark Lambert if there was a legal reason
to go into Closed Session. Attorney Lambert replied in the affirmative, citing Section 20.17(3),
Code of Iowa, to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Junck, to go into closed session at 8:16 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 8:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Grace A. Bandstra, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk