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COMISSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 13, 2023
JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AND
AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
The Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Ames Human Relations Commission was called
to order by Mayor Pro Tem Betcher at 6:00 p.m. on the 13th day of June 2023, in the City Council
Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. City Council Members Bronwyn
Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, and Anita Rollins were present.
Tabitha Etten, ex officio, was also present. Mayor John Haila and City Council Member Rachel
Junck were absent. Representing the Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) were Wayne
Clinton, Marty Martinez and Angie DeWaard.
PRESENTATION OF 2022 AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ANNUAL
REPORT: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator Cassondra Eames introduced the
AHRC members, Wayne Clinton, Chair, Marty Martinez, and Angie DeWaard who each
gave brief backgrounds on what brought them to the Commission.
Chair Clinton presented the Annual Report and was available for questions. He also discussed
the goals of AHRC and shared an emphasis on education as a priority for the Commission.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to accept the Ames Human Relations Commission Annual
Report.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adjourn the Joint Meeting at 6:40
p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMISSION COMMENTS: Chair Clinton thanked the City Council for the
opportunity AHRC had to serve the community.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Gloria
Betcher at 6:41 p.m. on the 13th day of June 2023, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515
Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Amber
Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Anita Rollins, and ex officio Tabitha Etten. Mayor Haila and Council
Member Rachel Junck were absent.
PRESENTATION OF AWARD OF VALOR: Police Commander Jason Tuttle was presented
the award of VALOR by Chief of Police Geoff Huff on behalf of the Ames Police Department for
his actions in response to a shooting at a local church last summer. Mayor Pro Tem Betcher
extended thanks to Commander Tuttle and the rest of the Ames Police Department for the work
they do to keep the community safe.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Pro Tem Betcher stated City staff had requested to pull Item No.
35. Council Member Gartin requested to pull Item No. 14.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to approve the Consent Agenda, less Item No. 14 and
Item No. 35.
2. Motion approving payment of claims
3. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting on May 23, 2023, and Special Meeting on
May 16, 2023
4. Motion approving Civil Service candidates
5. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of May 16-31, 2023
6. Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service –Hilton
Garden Inn Ames, 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Pending Favorable Background Checks and
Favorable DIA Inspection
7. Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License – Main 3326 LW, 3326
Lincoln Way, Pending Favorable Inspection
8. Motion approving Catering Privilege – Macubana, 116 Welch Avenue
9. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Iowa State at Fisher Theater, 1805
Center Drive
b. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Iowa State at Scheman Building, 1805
Center Drive
c. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Texas Roadhouse, 519 South Duff
Avenue
d. Class B Wine Permit with Outdoor Service and Catering Privilege – Courtyard by
Marriott Ames, 311 S. 17th Street
e. Class C Liquor Licenses – Celaya, 217 South Duff, Pending Dramshop Review
f. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Jethro’s BBQ, 1303 Buckeye Avenue
g. Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service – Burgies North Ames, 3701
Stange Road
h. Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service – Northcrest, Inc, 1801 20th Street,
Pending Dramshop Review
10. Motion approving request from Discover Ames for Fireworks Permit for display from ISU
Parking Lot G10 East of Jack Trice Stadium at 10:00 p.m. on July 3, 2023, with a rain date
of July 5th, for Independence Day Celebration
11. Electric Distribution and Technical Services Policies:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-320 adopting Supplemental Employment Policies for certain
employees of Electric Distribution and Technical Services divisions of the Electric
Services Department
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-321 rescinding the November 4, 2022 “Temporary Special
Employment Policies for Certain City of Ames Electric Distribution and Technical
Services Division Employees”
12. RESOLUTION NO. 23-322 approving temporary street closure at 111 Lynn Avenue for
crane operation
13. RESOLUTION NO. 23-323 appointing Dan Culhane and Amy Howard to serve as
representatives to the Story County Economic Development Group
14. RESOLUTION NO. 23-324 approving Contract with Ames Economic Development
Commission for FY 2023/24 Economic Development Activities
15. RESOLUTION NO. 23-325 approving FY 2023/24 Outside Funding Contracts
16. RESOLUTION NO. 23-326 approving revisions to ASSET Policies and Procedures
17. Progress Report from Sustainability Coordinator regarding FY 2022/23 Activities:
a. Motion accepting Report
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-327 approving contract with Iowa State University for
Sustainability Advisory Services from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in an amount
not to exceed $37,032
18. RESOLUTION NO. 23-328 waiving formal bidding requirements and authorize purchase of
software maintenance from Superion, LLC (MAPSG)
19. RESOLUTION NO. 23-329 approving contract renewal with Delta Dental of Iowa for
administrative services for dental benefits effective July 1, 2023
20. RESOLUTION NO. 23-330 approving contract renewal with Wellmark for administrative
services, specific and aggregate excess insurance, and access fees for health insurance
benefits effective July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023
21. RESOLUTION NO. 23-331 awarding contract to Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for FY
2023/24 Wellness Program Services beginning July 1, 2023, at a cost of no more than
$27,885
22. RESOLUTION NO. 23-332 approving extension of the Liability Brokerage Agreement with
Knapp Tedesco in the amount of $38,000 for a period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
23. RESOLUTION NO. 23-233 accepting extension of Property Brokerage agreement with
Willis Towers Watson of Greater Kansas, Inc. in the amount of $55,000 for a period
beginning July 1, 2023
24. RESOLUTION NO. 23-334 accepting renewal quote of the City’s membership in the Iowa
Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP) in an amount not to exceed $748,025
25. RESOLUTION NO. 23-335 approving renewal agreement for Safety Services with IAMU
in an amount not to exceed $138,600 for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
26. RESOLUTION NO. 23-336 accepting quote from Holmes Murphy & Associates for
coverage with Midwest Employers Casualty Company for 2023/24 with optional quote for
2024/25 for Excess Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal
27. RESOLUTION NO. 23-337 authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement
and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $12,161,000 Water Revenue
Bonds, Series 2023
28. RESOLUTION NO. 23-338 awarding contract to Capital City Equipment, Des Moines, Iowa
for 2023 Bobcat material handler with bucket and snowplow in the amount of $60,298.80
after the trade-in credit of $30,500 for the City’s existing unit
29. RESOLUTION NO. 23-339 awarding traffic signal poles purchase to CSLA Iowa, the Iowa
Agent for Millerbernd, of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $67,569 for the 2023/24 Traffic
Signal Program
30. RESOLUTION NO. 23-340 awarding contract to Street Smart Rental, LLC of Columbus,
Minnesota, for four 2023 Vermac solar powered mobile message boards in the amount of
$69,600
31. RESOLUTION NO. 23-341 awarding contract to Joshua J Eller, St. Paul, Minnesota, for the
Ice Arena Mural in the amount of $10,000
32. RESOLUTION NO. 23-342 awarding contract to Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping, Inc., of
Peosta, Iowa for the FY 2023/24 Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Disposal Operations in
the amount of $392,140
33. RESOLUTION NO. 23-343 approving contract renewal with ABM Janitorial Services, Des
Moines, Iowa, for the Ames Public Library Custodial Contract in the amount not to exceed
$83,466
34. RESOLUTION NO. 23-344 approving contract renewal with Integrated Global Services, Inc.
of Richmond, Virginia, for Boiler Tube Spray Coating and Related Services and Supplies
Contract for the Power Plant in the amount not to exceed $435,000
35. RESOLUTION NO. 23-345 approving contract renewal and bond with Pioneer Industrial
Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri, for the Valve Maintenance, Related Services and
Supplies Contract in an amount not to exceed $85,000
36. RESOLUTION NO. 23-346 approving contract renewal with Vincent All Seasons
Enterprises, Nevada, Iowa, for street sweeping in the amount not to exceed $50,000
37. RESOLUTION NO. 23-347 awarding contract to Border States Electric, Ames, Iowa, for the
purchase of 161kV SF6 Circuit Breaker in the amount of $119,823.95 (inclusive of sales tax)
38. RESOLUTION NO. 23-348 approving partial completion of Stormwater Management
Maintenance for Domani Subdivision and reducing the financial security on file be released
to $14,067
39. RESOLUTION NO. 23-349 approving contract and bond for 2023/24 Traffic Signal Program
with Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, Iowa
40. RESOLUTION NO. 23-350 approving contract and bond for 2025/26 Traffic Signal Program
with Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, Iowa
41. RESOLUTION NO. 23-351 approving contract and bond for Electrical Maintenance Services
Contract with Tri-City Electric Company, of Davenport, Iowa
42. RESOLUTION NO. 23-352 approving 2020/21 Right of Way Restoration (Standard
Vegetation) as completed by Country Landscapes Inc., Ames, Iowa
43. RESOLUTION NO. 23-353 approving 2020/21 Right of Way Restoration (Native
Vegetation) as completed by Country Landscapes Inc., of Ames, Iowa
44. RESOLUTION NO. 23-354 approving 2018/2019 Main Street Pavers (Burnett-Kellogg) as
completed by Con-
45. RESOLUTION NO. 23-355 accepting completion of Art Capital Grant Project for ABP
Galatic, Inc., and authorizing final payment in the amount of $2,550.57
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion/Resolutions declared carried/adopted, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
CONTRACT WITH AMES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMISSION (AEDC) FOR
FY 23/24 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: City Council discussed a request
from AEDC to increase the amount of funds requested that came through the Outside Funding
process during budget process.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-324 approving Contract
with Ames Economic Development Commission for FY 2023/24 Economic Development
Activities in the amount of $175,000.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened the Public Forum.
Richard Deyo, 505 8th Street #2, Ames, stated his concerns with RAGBRAI regulations for
vending, and his desire to give away his homemade buttons.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
PRESENTATION ON THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CAP):
Assistant City Manager (ACM) Deb Schildroth stated this presentation was to close the three-year
planning cycle process for the CAP. She shared the request was to accept the plan, and stated the
consultants with Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG) were available to answer any questions.
Consultants Erik Frenette and Naomi Devine gave clarity on how community input has been
incorporated. Mr. Frenette noted that accepting the plan did not commit the City of Ames to adopt
and implement every aspect of the plan. ACM Schildroth noted that there would be a yearly plan
brought before the City Council for approval. City Manager Steve Schainker clarified that the City
Council was accepting the plan but would be followed by policies to be determined by the City
Council. These future policies would be evaluated through State law and what was legally possible
and enforceable, as well as equitable.
City Manager Schainker elaborated that accepting the final draft of the CAP did not mandate any
action by the City Council, it was a path forward for future recommendations. How far and how
fast will be up to the City Council and updated every year like Capital Improvement Projects. He
also stated the CAP would remain flexible to allow for changing factors such as grant
opportunities, technology, equity, and evaluation of the costs to citizens and businesses. Mayor
Pro Tem Betcher clarified the City Council would be accepting the CAP, not approving or
adopting. City Manager Schainker reminded the City Council that accepting it was also showing
appreciation for the work done by SSG, but the City Council would be developing the path
forward. ACM Schildroth stated that there was an element of exploration to the CAP, as even
though a lot had been learned through the planning stage, there was still more to learn. Council
Member Rollins reminded the City Council that not doing anything also has a cost, and the City
Council wants to continue to position Ames well.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened Public Input.
Gerrie Neal, 916 Ridgewood Avenue, Ames, thanked the City Council for having CAP done for
Ames, sharing that she knew it was hard work. She stated that cities have to step up to confront
climate issues and Ames was.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-356 accepting
Climate Action Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC ART INVENTORY DEACCESSION: Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips
addressed accessibility concerns as well as the atmosphere that is promoted in downtown Ames
by the brick piers and art reliefs. He shared the Public Art Commission (PAC) has voted in support
of decommissioning the terracotta reliefs as City staff and the Commission don’t think the inserts
can be removed intact. The cost will be split between PAC and Road Use Tax funds. ACM Phillips
shared that a photo inventory of the reliefs would be maintained by PAC, as well as one kept in
the inventory of the Ames History Museum.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher asked if any efforts had been made to separate the reliefs from the brick
preciously. After ACM Phillips shared they had not, the City Council discussed potential ways to
attempt to preserve the reliefs before demolition.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened Public Input.
Jesse Rognes, 12509 Fulton Street, Indianola, stated Staff could consider doing an imprint of the
art reliefs before demolition of the piers to preserve the history.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher closed Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-357 approving
deaccession of 32 ceramic reliefs from Public Art Inventory and authorizing staff to demolish 16
brick piers along Fifth Street.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin to ask staff to explore if the terracotta reliefs can be
removed before demolition by the contactor and move forward accordingly.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
OUTLAWS LIQUOR LICENSE: Chief of Police Geoff Huff and City Attorney Mark Lambert
presented the report and background. City Attorney Lambert shared the agreement had been sent
to City Council and added to the website so it could be reviewed. Chief Huff stated Outlaws has
now passed two compliance checks, and there have been no minors have been found on premise
since November 2022. Chief Huff noted the changes made by Outlaws appeared to be working
and staff expect it to continue.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-358 accepting settlement
agreement.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to approve a new 8-month license, Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service – Outlaws, 2522 Chamberlain Street, Pending Dramshop
Review.
STAFF REPORT ON FRONT YARD PARKING FOR PLANNED RESIDENCE
DISTRICT (PRD) AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD): Planning and Housing
Director Kelly Diekmann stated the staff report stems from a referral from the City Council for a
developer request. Director Diekmann explained the background of the request as the City
prohibits front yard parking within residential zoning districts to maintain a residential appearance
for development. The design intent was also for a more approachable building design that does not
isolate pedestrians from conveniently accessing a sidewalk or street compared to navigating across
a parking lot or street. The specific request was to modify the zoning standards to allow for City
Council to approve as part of the standard Major Site Development Plan approval process allowing
for front yard parking where it would otherwise be prohibited. The proposed change would not
allow front yard parking lot by right, only the ability for it to be considered within a site
development plan review. PRD and PUD are special districts that can only be created through City
Council action. He also noted regarding parking matters, as currently written in code, the City
Council has not authorized itself to make any changes. Director Diekmann also clarified for the
City Council that this request is not intended to be consistent, as it is a tradeoff issue, not
compliance issue.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen questioned what options for flexibility with parking guidelines
and ratios were available. City Manager Schainker noted that more flexibility was afforded under
Option 1 in the staff report.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to pursue Option 1 in the Staff
Report.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri to permit City Council to allow for reduction in
minimum off-street parking requirements within PRD and PUD overlay.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, and Rollins. Voting Nay:
Gartin.
Motion declared carried.
STAFF REPORT ON BOONE COUNTY SUBDIVISION WAIVERS: Director Diekmann
shared this was also a referral request from the City Council. The purpose of splitting up the
farmland is to make it ready to divide ownership between several siblings. They are amenable to
plat restrictions limiting future development. Staff had reviewed a rough draft of the proposed
subdivision and found that the owner’s intent could be accomplished while complying with Ames
Plan 2040 with no new developable lots. After City Council questions, Director Diekmann stated
if the City Council chose to proceed, staff would do more research on the request on the legal
implications, per Council Member Gartin’s request. Staff was asking for direction on if City
Council would be willing to consider a waiver.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened Public Input.
Dan Sansgaard, 2247 220th Street, Ames, shared he and his sisters were looking to divide the land
so their children wouldn’t have to deal with it. Mr. Sansgaard started the land has been evaluated
and divided by an appraiser to have the land divided in an equitable way.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to proceed with Option 1 listed in the Staff Report.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON A REZONE WITH MASTER PLAN FOR 4098 E 13TH STREET (JT
WAREHOUSE): Planner Justin Moore presented and stated staff see it necessary to include a
Master Plan in pulling off the Northeast Gateway Overlay (O-GNE) designation. Planner Moore
noted the developer was proposing two large distribution warehouses, and some smaller offices.
He stated there were still some design conditions that needed to be added to the Master Plan before
it could be signed, and that these would be added before the third reading. Director Diekmann
stated the developer had gone above and beyond the minimum expectations for the General
Industrial zone that led staff to support the rezoning request.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened the Public Hearing.
John Gade, 4114 S 17th Street, Ames, spoke in favor of the rezoning stating that the change would
allow for a bigger facility to be built on the land. He cited businesses who would be using the
facility and need the space to operate in Ames, and ways the developer was willing to go above
and beyond the minimum requirements for the property. Mr. Gade answered questions from the
City Council on a traffic study done on the area and noted the developer had included extending a
lane per the recommendation from staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an ordinance regarding a Rezone
with Master Plan for 4098 E 13th Street (JT Warehouse).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON STATUS OF FUNDED ACTIVITIES (SOFA) IN CONNECTION WITH
THE CITY OF AMES 2022 COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) CARES GRANT FUNDS THROUGH
THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IEDA): Housing Coordinator
Baker-Latimer presented on the status of the granted funding. She stated that to be eligible for
funding agencies had to be serving at least 51% Low-to-Moderate income households. Childserve,
one of the original funding recipients, was not able to meet that threshold. Their funds were
distributed among University Child Care, Ames Community Preschool Center and Mid-Iowa
Community Action Agency (MICA). Time constraints prevented staff from being able to seek out
other funding opportunities.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-359 accepting
status report to IEDA.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION (US HWY 69 SPOT REPAIRS):
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to accept Report of Bids and direct staff to delay
award.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve final plans and specifications.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON WATER PLANT DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM: Mayor Pro Tem
Betcher opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to accept Report of Bids and direct staff to delay award.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ON
SETBACK ENCROACHMENTS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES: Moved by Gartin,
seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on second reading ordinance on Zoning Text Amendment on
Setback Encroachments for Accessory Structures.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 28 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO AMEND THE INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT LOCAL LIMITS: Moved by
Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to pass on second reading ordinance revising Chapter 28 of the
Municipal Code to amend the Industrial Pretreatment Local Limits.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Pro Tem Betcher noted that
there were several items for consideration.
First, a letter from JoAnn Barten, Attorney for Savage Gymnastics Academy, regarding a request
for Zoning Ordinance Assistance for Relocation of Savage Gymnastics Academy was addressed.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen to place on the June 27, 2023, City Council agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
An email from Richard Olson concerning a Community Codes Complaint was considered next.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to request a memo from staff on options for enforcement,
what is being done currently, and what can be done.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Motion declared carried.
Voting Aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins. Voting Nay: Beatty-Hansen.
A memo from Hafiz Ibrahim, Civil Engineer II responding to City Council’s request for solutions
for bike and pedestrian safety during the South 16th Street Pavement Improvements Project was
for information only.
Next, an email from Laurel Scott regarding the City of Ames Sidewalk Policy was considered.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin to request a memo from staff on the current policy and
issues raised in the email from Ms. Scott.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Motion declared carried.
Voting Aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins. Voting Nay: Beatty-Hansen.
Then, a letter from Robert and Lynn Comito presenting a Request for Waiver of City of Ames
Subdivision Process was reviewed.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff on options.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Motion declared carried.
Voting Aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Gartin, Rollins. Voting Nay: Corrieri.
Emails from Ames Residents submitted with comments on the Climate Action Plan were noted as
information only.
A letter from Mary Richards, Away Team LLC Letter to the City Council was addressed through
previous action.
Finally, an email from Dan Culhane, AEDC President and CEO, discussing the Ames Economic
Development Commission Contract was addressed through previous action.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Rollins highlighted Juneteenth activities, a movie at
Roosevelt Park, and the airport renaming happening the upcoming weekend.
Council Member Gartin shared he had a blast at the Juneteenth celebration the previous year. He
also highlighted the efforts the Library was making to address the educational summer slide and
provide meals for the children in the community.
Council Member Betcher shared on Friday afternoon at the Library there will be an author
conversation with100 free books about James Herman Banning.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Grace Bandstra, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk