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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MARCH 14, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00
p.m. on the 14th day of March, 2023, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue,
pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Gloria Betcher, Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Amber
Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, Anita Rollins and ex officio Tabitha Etten.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Haila noted for the City Council that Item No. 21b was to be
paid in the amount of $137,580, not the listed $145,000.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher to approve the consent agenda.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting on February 28, 2023
3. Motion approving Change Orders for period February 16-28, 2023
4. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses
a. Class E Liquor License – Kwik Spirits #530, 204 S. Duff Ave
b. Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit and Class C Beer Permit – Walmart
Store #749, 3105 Grand Ave
c. Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit and Class C Beer Permit – Southgate
Wine & Spirits, 110 Airport Road
d. Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit and Class C Beer Permit – World
Liquor & Tobacco + Vapors, 111 Duff Ave
5. Request for Greek Week Olympics, Saturday, April 1, 2023, with April 2, 2023, as rain date
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the closed area
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-106 approving closure of Ash Avenue, Lynn Avenue, Sunset
Drive, Gray Avenue, Greeley Street, and Pearson Avenue from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
on April 1, 2023
6. Requests from Ames Main Street for Music Walk on Thursday, April 27, 2023:
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 NO. 23-107 approving closure of 10 metered parking spaces for vendors
from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 23-108 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.
7. Requests from Ames Main Street for Art Walk on Thursday, June 1, 2023:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License
in Central Business District
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-109 approving closure of 10 metered parking spaces for vendors
from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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c. RESOLUTION NO. 23-110 approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement,
usage and waiver of electrical fees, and waiver of fee for blanket V ending license for
Ames Main Street from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
d. RESOLUTION NO. 23-111 approving closure of Douglas Avenue, from Main Street to
Fifth Street from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
e. RESOLUTION NO. 23-112 approving usage of Tom Evans Plaza
8. Requests from Ames Main Street for Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 27 - July 30, 2023:
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and Blanket Vending License
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-113 approving suspension of parking regulations and
enforcement for the Downtown from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29
c. RESOLUTION NO. 23-114 approving waiver of fee for Blanket Vending License
d. RESOLUTION NO. 115 approving request from Ames Main Street for Saturday, July 29
to transfer $1,370.25 from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund to the Parking Fund
9. Requests from Ames Main Street for Witches Walk on Thursday, October 5, 2023:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License
in Central Business District from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-116 approving waiver of electrical fees on Ames Main Street
from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
10. Requests from Ames Main Street for Shop for a Cause on November 11, 2023:
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-117approving suspension of parking regulations and
enforcement for Downtown from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11
c. RESOLUTION NO. 23-118 approving transfer of funds from Local Option Sales Tax
Fund to Parking Fund in the amount of $1,370.25
11. Requests from Ames Main Street Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2023:
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-119 approving suspension of parking regulations and
enforcement for Downtown from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25,
2023
c. RESOLUTION NO. 23-120 approving transfer of funds from Local Option Sales Tax
Fund to Parking Fund in the amount of $1,370.25
12. RESOLUTION NO. 23-121 approving appointments to various Boards and Commissions
13. RESOLUTION NO. 23-122 approving change in status of the CyRide Maintenance Division
Principal Clerk from half-time to three-quarter time, effective March 1, 2023
14. RESOLUTION NO. 23-123 authorizing Public Art Commission to enter into agreements with
artists for 2023/24 Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition selections
15. RESOLUTION NO. 23-124 approving the accession of sculptures for the Neighborhood
Sculpture Program
16. RESOLUTION NO. 23-125 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract
to The Waldinger Corporation, of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $495,000 for Power
Plant Maintenance Services Contract
17. RESOLUTION NO. 23-126 awarding contract to Upper Midwest Athletic Construction, Inc.,
of Andover, Minnesota for the Emma McCarthy Lee Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Renovation Project in the amount of $76,375
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18. RESOLUTION NO. 23-127 awarding contract to Solomon Transformers, LLC, of Solomon,
Kansas, in the amount of $66,019 for Transformer Oil Reconditioning and Repair
19. RESOLUTION NO. 23-128 awarding contract to install a utility body and accessories on a
truck chassis for Electric’s Technical Services Division to Hiway Truck Equipment Co., of
Fort Dodge, Iowa, in the amount of $56,700
20. Inis Grove Park and Brookside Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-129 reallocating funds in the amount of $12,300 from the Inis
Grove Park Tennis Court Fencing Project to be utilized for the Inis Grove Park and
Brookside Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-130 awarding contact to Tennis Courts Unlimited, Inc., of
Nebraska City, Nebraska for the Inis Grove Park and Brookside Park Tennis Court
Resurfacing Project in the amount of $72,900
21. Inis Grove Park Restroom Repair Project
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-131 waiving the purchasing policies and procedures for
competitive bidding requirements and award single source procurement
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-132 awarding a contract to HPC, L.L.C., of Ames, Iowa for the
Inis Grove Park Restroom Repair Project in the not to exceed amount of $145,000
$137,580
22. Legal Services for the Power Plant
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-133 waiving the purchasing policies and procedures for
competitive bidding requirements and award single source procurement
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-134 awarding a contract to Ritts Law Group, PLLC, Alexandria,
VA in the amount of $90,000, for Legals Services for the Power Plant
23. RESOLUTION NO. 23-135 approving Change Order No. 2 to hth companies inc, of Union,
MO, in the amount of $30,000 for the Power Plant Scaffolding and Related Services and
Supply Contract
24. RESOLUTION NO. 23-136 approving Contract and Bond for Combustion Turbine Fuel Oil
Pipe Installation
25. RESOLUTION NO. 23-137 approving Contract and Bond for Unit 8 Electrostatic Precipitator
Insulation and Lagging
26. Water Treatment Plant Test Drilling for PFAS
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-138 approving Change Order No. 1, the balancing change order,
reducing the contract in the amount of $4,697
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-139 accepting the work by Cascade Drilling of Flint, Michigan,
as complete, with final contract amount of $80,878
27. RESOLUTION NO. 23-140 accepting Power Plant Unit 8 Cooling Tower Variable Frequency
Drives Installation Project as complete by Baker Group of Ankeny, Iowa
28. RESOLUTION NO. 23-141 approving completion of 4 Year Stormwater Management
Maintenance for Mortensen Heights Phase 2 releasing the financial security in full
29. RESOLUTION NO. 23-142 approving completion of 4 Year Stormwater Management
Maintenance for The Preserve Ames LLC, aka The Core, releasing the financial security in
full
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion/Resolutions declared carried/adopted, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Mike Satterwhite, 447 Westwood Drive, Ames, came forward to present concerns with the
Inspections Division Letter of Compliance requirements, fire blocking standards, and requirements
to have insured contractors complete work on rental properties. Mr. Satterwhite explained his
requests and statements stemmed from his years of experience in owning rental properties in the
Ames area and debate over recent permit requirements for work he had completed on one of his
properties. He thanked Building Officer Sara VanMeeteren for her thorough and gracious response
to his inquiries, but noted he was appealing to the City Council to request Letters of Compliance
be extended to a five-year shelf life, fire blocking requirements to be waived, and the “heavy-
handedness” of the Inspections Division to be examined. He noted that he felt these factors
contribute to housing shortages in the community and his belief that investments in houses is what
protects the community.
The Mayor closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
REQUESTS FROM AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR AMES MAIN STREET
FARMERS’ MARKET ON SATURDAYS FROM MAY 6 TO OCTOBER 14, 2023:
Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips presented the requests of the Downtown Farmers Market
and was available for questions from the City Council.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher to adopt Alternative 1 to approve the requested street and
parking space closures from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays from May 6 to October 14, use
of Tom Evans Plaza for entertainers, use of City electrical outlets, a blanket Vending License,
suspension of parking enforcement in CBD Lots X and Y from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each of the
affected days, and waiver of the fees only for the Vending License and electricity use.
Council Member Gartin withdrew his motion after clarification from Assistant City Manager
Phillips that this option required the reimbursement of funds for lost parking meter revenue.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri to adopt Alternative 2 from the Council Action Form to
approve requests as stated in Alternative 1, but without requiring the Farmers’ Market to
reimburse the City for the Vending License, electricity use, or parking meter revenue.
Vote on Motion: 3-3. Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin. Voting nay: Beatty-Hansen, Junck,
Rollins.
Motion failed.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen shared her concern that City staff have repeatedly warned about
the poor health of the Parking Fund.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to approve blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
and blanket Vending License for Central Business District from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m on
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Saturdays from May 6 – October 14.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-143 approving
closure of 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street, Burnett Avenue from Main Street to the U.S. Bank
drive-through, and Tom Evans Plaza from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-144 approving
suspension of parking enforcement in CBD Lots X and Y from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-145 approving
usage and waiver of electrical fees and waiver of fee for blanket Vending License for event from
5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to deny request to waive parking meter fees
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON PERSONS LIVING IN THEIR VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS: City
Attorney Mark Lambert and Chief of Police Geoff Huff presented on concerns that had been
brought to the City Council regarding this topic. City Attorney Lambert noted part of the difficulty
in addressing this issue is that there is an open question about the legal authority to take action in
these cases. He noted one option the City Council could choose to pursue would be to enact vehicle
restrictions by length and width on City streets. City Attorney Lambert presented several other
options for moving forward, as well as possible legal ramifications for each option as detailed in
the memo included in the Council Packet. Council Member Rollins queried how widespread this
issue was. Chief Huff noted this was an individual situation, and the only known circumstance of
someone living in a vehicle on City streets for this length of time. He noted this was an issue the
parking code was not designed to address, and thus is not an effective tool in resolving the current
conflict.
The City Council engaged in thorough discussion of the options available to move forward.
Concerns were raised around the issues that can result from using an ordinance to address a
singular problem, safety concerns with a woodburning stove located in the vehicle, as well as
living conditions for both the resident and animals occupying the vehicle. Council Member Rollins
noted she did not want to pursue an action that would criminalize those who are homeless. Council
Member Gartin questioned jurisdiction restraints, which City Attorney Lambert noted would need
to be further examined. The City Council members noted their desire to be compassionate and
address citizen concerns, and which option presented in the memo would best serve both goals.
City Attorney Lambert noted more research would need to be done and conversations with the
Inspections Division and Fire Department would need to take place.
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Mayor Haila opened and closed Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to ask staff to come back to the City Council with options
on size of vehicles under Option 3A.
Vote on Motion: 4-3. Voting Aye Betcher, Corrieri, and Gartin. Voting Nay Beatty-Hansen, Junck
and Rollins. Mayor Haila voted aye to break the tie.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, that staff look at other issues of safety with the
woodburning stove and animal habitation, as well as where motor vehicles fit into the current City
Code and what options the City Council has the means to regulate.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT ON REQUEST TO INITIATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR THE CORNERS OF CAMERON SCHOOL ROAD AND GEORGE
WASHINGTON CARVER: Planner Julie Kruse presented a proposal to initiate a potential plan
amendment for the Bluffs Development site. She noted the parcel in question is a 20-acre
Agricultural parcel that currently has the Plan 2040 land use designation of Neighborhood Core
(NC) for approximately 5 acres and 15 acres of Residential Neighborhood (RN-3). The applicant,
Kurt Friedrich, requested the entirety of the site become RN-3 to allow for a church to be developed
on the entire parcel rather than on 15 acres of the site that are currently RN-3.Planner Kruse shared
the nodes were in place before Plan 2040. Planner Kruse also established the population of the
area is able to support commercial designations at the nearby Borgmeyer Development site. She
also reiterated that if this amendment was not pursued, the church would not be required to develop
the node that is currently NC. Planner Kruse informed the City Council that Lutheran Church of
Hope had already purchased the property.
The Mayor opened Public Comment on this topic.
Kurt Friedrich, Friedrich Companies 100 6th Street, Ames, identified himself as the property owner
who originally requested the NC designation in 2017. He shared the property was just sold to
Lutheran Church of Hope Church in the last week. Mr. Friedrich explained he did due diligence
to notify landowners in the area of this proposed change and provided emails documenting their
support and excitement for the church to join the neighborhood. He shared his support for Option
1 in the Staff Report.
Chris Gunnare, of Lutheran Church of Hope, shared that the property in question is unique, as
there is a gas supply line cutting across the land, resulting in space restrictions as it cannot be built
over. Eliminating the NC node would allow the church more flexibility in design at the site. Mr.
Gunnare shared the history of growth the church has seen. He also expressed that the church is not
in the commercial business and wants to serve the community.
Danny Housholder, pastor for Lutheran Church of Hope, came forward to express his support for
removing the NC node. He shared his hope that the reputation and work that is done by the church
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will prove to be valuable to the community and that having a permanent location, including that
corner NC node, would allow the church to continue making a difference.
Mayor Haila closed Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to move Option 1 to initiate a Minor Land Use
Amendment for a RN-3 Designation.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
BAKER SUBDIVISION (321 STATE AVENUE): Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public
Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-147 setting March 28,
2023, as date of public hearing to approve Option Agreement for the sale of Lot 27, in the Baker
Subdivision (321 State Avenue), 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.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
ACPC INFANT ROOM REMODEL: Housing Coordinator Baker-Latimer noted for the City
Council that there was a typo on the Council Action Form for this item. The contractor’s name
was spelled incorrectly and was listed as GTC in the bidder box. The agenda was noted as being
correct, GTG Construction LLC.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-148 awarding contract to
GTG Construction LLC, of Johnston, Iowa for Remodeling of ACPC Infant Room Remodel in the
amount not to exceed $94,600.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON BAKER SUBDIVISION: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing
when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-149 approving purchase
agreement for the sale of City-Owned Lot 8 in the Baker Subdivision to Habitat for Humanity of
Central Iowa.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. 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 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE ROOFTOP SOLAR
PANEL ZONING REQUIREMENTS: Planner Benjamin Campbell shared only roof mounted
systems are proposed by this amendment. He noted building and electrical code were not impacted,
and freestanding and wall mounted solar panels were not included. Planner Campbell shared that
the Planning and Zoning Commission had chosen only to make recommendations on items four,
five, and six listed in the staff report. He shared staff recommends approval of changes to the
zoning amendment as shown in the staff report and the concerns among Commissioners were
centered around the aesthetic of further changes for solar panels. Permits were established as still
being required for the process.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance to eliminate
rooftop solar panel zoning requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 2021/22 ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM: Mayor Haila
opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to accept the Report of Bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-150 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding contract to Caliber Concrete, LLC, of Adair, Iowa in the amount
of $179,758.01.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted.
HEARING ON 2022/23 ASPHALT PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (OAKWOOD
ROAD): Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to accept the Report of Bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-151 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa in the
amount of $2,034,969.90.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2022/23 CONCRETE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (BROOKRIDGE
AVE., RIDGEWOOD AVE., LEE ST., 9TH ST., PARK WAY & ALLEY): Mayor Haila
opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
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Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri to accept Report of Bids and direct staff to delay
award.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON AIRPORT UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINE CROSSING: Mayor Haila
opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by to Betcher accept Report of Bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-146 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding contract to Voltmer Inc., of Decorah, Iowa in the amount of
$217,375.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON NORTH RIVER VALLEY WELL FIELD & PIPELINE PROJECT: Mayor
Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to accept Report of Bids and direct staff to delay award.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND AMES MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTERS 23 & 28 FOR UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND FEES AND RURAL WATER
BUYOUT FEES: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin to pass on first reading of ordinance to amend Ames
Municipal Code Chapters 23 & 28 for Utility Connections and Fees and Rural Water Buyout Fees.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
FOR FRONT YARD PARKING AND DRIVEWAY STANDARD: Moved by Gartin,
seconded by Betcher, to pass on second reading an passage of ordinance relating to Zoning Text
Amendment for Front Yard Parking and Driveway Standard.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
ON LOT STANDARDS RELATED TO MINIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIOS (THIRD AND
ADOPTION REQUESTED): Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second
reading an ordinance relating to Zoning Text Amendment on Lot Standards Related to Minimum
Floor Area Ratios.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to suspend the rules.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
4492 relating to Zoning Text Amendment on Lot Standards Related to Minimum Floor Area Ratios
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 4492 TO REZONE A PORTION OF THE
PARCEL LOCATED AT 325 BILLY SUNDAY ROAD FROM S-GA TO HOC: Moved by
Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to pass second reading on reading of ordinance to Rezone a portion
of the parcel located at 325 Billy Sunday Road from S-GA to HOC.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE REVISING 28.309 OF THE AMES MUNICIPAL
CODE TO AMEND THE INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT LOCAL LIMITS: Moved by
Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading on ordinance revising 28.309 of the Ames
Municipal Code to amend the Industrial Pretreatment Local Limits.
Vote on motion 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD PASSAGE AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4491 RELATING TO
RAGBRAI EVENTS ON JULY 24-26, 2023: Moved by City Council to amend the date in
Section 34.4 from March 6, 2023 to March 20, 2023.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO.
4491 relating to RAGBRAI events on July 24-26, 2023 as amended.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there were
three items to consider.
The first was an email from Will Determan discussing the O’Neal Park Ballfield.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to refer to Director of Parks and Recreation Keith
Abraham for a response.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A memo from Public Works Director John Joiner was next, detailing Waste-to-Energy Statistics.
Mayor Haila noted this was for information only.
Finally, a letter from Dorothy Sloma about her concerns regarding CO2 pipeline was considered.
Mayor Haila shared that he asked that this be included in disposition and was looking to the City
Council for direction in how they would like him to respond. The City Council determined after
brief discussion that this email was for information only and the Mayor would respond.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Betcher reiterated the City Council had heard
concerns about fire blocking requirements from Mr. Satterwhite. She shared she was interested in
getting a memo on the fire blocking requirements and the requirement of licensed contractors to
be working on rental properties.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin to get a memo addressing fire blocking requirements and
the requirement of licensed contractors to work on rental properties.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Betcher shared her desire to allocate $10,000 to the ribbon cutting for the airport
renaming and the potential Juneteenth celebration being planned.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins to put on a future agenda for discussion a request to
allocate $10,000 for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the airport renaming and potential Juneteenth
celebration.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to request a memo regarding connectivity in parks,
and trail connectivity, specifically in regard to East River Valley Park, as well as an update on why
the City was not moving ahead.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Gartin also extended his congratulations to Iowa State University basketball
teams for being in the “big dance.”
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adjourn the meeting at 7:26
p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. 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