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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - June 28, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Ames City CouncilMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA JUNE 28, 2022 JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AND AMES CITY COUNCIL The Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00 p.m. on the 28th day of June, 2022, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. In addition to the Mayor, City Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins were present. Bryce Garman, ex officio, was also present. Representing the Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) were Jahmai Fisher, Wayne Clinton, Madesh Samanu, and Chunhui Chen. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT: Jahmai Fisher, Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) Chairperson, provided highlights of the Annual Report. She noted that last year the Commission focused on visibility and representation as one of its main goals. It was noted that in the Annual Report it highlights the number of events the Commission Members had attended to let citizens know who they are. Another area of focus was education and highlighting the different members of the community. Ms. Fisher stated that one area that they had noted from last year’s Iowa Civil Rights Commission Report (ICRC) was that a lot of complaints were coming from the employment side, and the Commission is still strategizing on ways to help. Moving forward, the Commission will continue to increase its visibility, education, and partnering with businesses around town. Council Member Beatty-Hansen asked what upcoming events the Human Relations Commission would be attending. Ms. Fisher said they will be attending National Night Out and WelcomeFest. Council Member Betcher stated the Commission was working with the Ames Chamber of Commerce on the Symposium for Building Inclusive Organizations and wanted to know if there was potential to expand the partnership and provide education to the businesses in order to help bring down the employment-related complaints. Ms. Fisher commented that she believed there were opportunities for the Commission to provide more education, and they are working on brainstorming ideas. Commission Member Clinton stated that the businesses that attend the Symposium tend to be the same ones every year. He explained that the Report they get doesn’t list which businesses are having issues. The AHRC has done a great job in expanding its horizons and will continue to do so. Assistant City Manager Deb Schildroth mentioned that on Page 12 of the Report is the AHRC 2020/22 Strategic Plan. The AHRC will be working on revising and renewing the Strategic Plan. Under Strategic Goal B - Information and Analysis, Objective 2 states “AHRC will partner with City and Community members to learn about discrimination and how to decrease the risk,” specifically partnering with community employers and human resource specialists. She stated that the groundwork that has been done during the past year was helpful to get people to understand what the Human Relations Commission does and what its mission is. Council Member Gartin asked if the AHRC works with ISU and their efforts to promote a diverse and welcoming community. Ms. Fisher said they did and explained that there have been some changes in leadership. That person is still new and learning their role. Mr. Gartin mentioned that he had met the new person at the Juneteenth celebration and was told ISU is getting ready to kick off its new Climate Action survey, so he felt it would be a good time to partner with ISU. Ms. Fisher commented that once they know what the survey is going to look like, the Commission can look at how they can partner with ISU to support each other. Council member Rollins noted that the Strategic Plan was comprehensive and wanted to know what else the Council or the City could do to make sure that the AHRC can be as effective as it can be. Ms. Fisher mentioned the AHRC had discovered, while supporting some of the cultural/heritage month celebrations, the AHRC have learned what their needs are and a lot of time that is resources and/or support. She noted that they are looking over their budget and trying to find the best way to use the funds to support partnerships and goodwill. The AHRC wants to think about intentional resource management and doing so in a meaningful way to help foster sustainable relationships. Commission Member Samanu said that his term is ending on AHRC as he graduated from ISU. He thanked the Mayor and Council for all their support. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to accept the Ames Human Relations Commission Annual Report. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AND IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION REGARDING INTAKE AND INVESTIGATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS: Assistant City Manager Deb Schildroth stated this is an annual Agreement that runs on a fiscal year. The Agreement with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission is to have them manage the intake and resolution of civil rights complaints. The Agreement allows the City to use these resources to assist complainants with obtaining and filling out complaint forms and ensuring that they are complete and valid. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-340 approving the Agreement between the Ames Human Relations Commission and the Iowa Civil Rights Commission regarding the intake and investigation of Civil Rights Complaints. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. COMMISSION COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to adjourn the Joint Meeting at 2 6:23p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:25 p.m. on June 28, 2022, 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, and Anita Rollins. Ex officio Member Bryce Garman was also in attendance. PRESENTATION ON AMES WATER AND NEW PER-AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) STANDARDS: Water and Pollution Control Director John Dunn stated that last week a Press Release was issued regarding the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) health advisories that were issued for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Director Dunn explained what PFAS are. PFAS compounds have been extensively used for more than 70 years in applications such as: non-stick coatings; stain-resistant carpeting; water-repelling clothing and fabrics; paper packaging for food; metal plating operations; and, aqueous fire-fighting foams (AFFFs). He said that a challenge is that the carbon-fluorine bond is incredibly difficult to break; it is one of the strongest chemical bonds known. There is emerging evidence that indicates that PFAS is a health risk at lower levels than the EPA had originally established. Director Dunn said that the health advisory levels are not regulatory limits, but are advisory limits. Before June 15, 2022, “the combined concentration of PFOA and PFOS should be compared to the 70 parts per trillion health advisory level.” After June 15, 2022, the EPA significantly lowered the health advisory levels to four-parts per quadrillion. He commented that when comparing the City of Ames results to the new standards, the City cannot measure anywhere near where the new health advisory levels are. Staff had done four rounds of sampling since December 2021, and when comparing the samples to the new standards, the City of Ames is comfortably below the new health advisory levels for PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate) and HFPA (Hexafluoropropylene oxide); however, the City is above the new standards for PFOA and PFOS. Director Dunn stated that staff has been taking action since January 2022, but there are more questions than answers right now. He said that the first thing they can do is to be a transparent utility when it comes to PFAS levels. There are five specific things that staff is going to do in order to be transparent: 1) Have a dedicated website page for PFAS level tests results; 2) Performing in-depth testing of all City wells; 3) Signed a Cooperative Agreement with researchers from Iowa State University to do a source characterization for the City; 4) Modify the City’s source water and stopped the use of Well 17 due to higher than normal levels of PFAS; and 5) Evaluate treatment technology options and costs. Director Dunn stated he wanted to answer the two most common questions they have been receiving. The first question was “Is water with PFAS safe?” He said that the EPA put out a statement that said “Current scientific research suggests that exposure to high levels of certain PFAS may lead to adverse health outcomes. However, research is still ongoing to determine how different levels of 3 exposure to different PFAS can lead to a variety of health effects.” The other question was “Should I drink bottled water?” The US EPA stated, “We are not recommending bottled water solely based on PFAS that exceed the health advisory levels.” However, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) said that there are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Standards of Quality or testing requirements for PFAS in bottles.” The USDA controls the bottle water companies not the EPA. Council Member Beatty-Hansen asked if the City had moved to a fire-fighting foam that is non- PFAS. Director Dunn indicated that Fire Chief Rich Higgins had told him that several years ago the Fire Department had switched over to non-PFAS foam. Ms. Beatty-Hansen asked if other industrial lubricants were still allowed to be used. Director Dunn said that they can still be used, but the manufacturers of the chemicals have started to voluntarily remove the chemical from use. Council Member Betcher asked about the testing and trying to understand how the testing equipment can’t even test at the new levels. Director Dunn mentioned that the detection limit is 1.9 parts per trillion (ppt) so for the two new chemicals (PFBS and HFPA) they can test down to the new health advisory limits, but are unable to get anywhere close to the new advisory levels of PFOA and PFAS. Ms. Betcher said she is not sure how the City can adequately monitor the levels if unable to test down to the levels needed. Mr. Dunn commented that every utility in the country is going to land in one of two buckets; it will either be above the detection limits or it will be below the detection limit. Council Member Gartin asked how the City of Ames compared to other parts of Iowa. Director Dunn stated that the Department of Natural Resources started doing testing in rounds. The City of Ames was part of the first round and the highest concentration was 63, which was in Central City. All the rest of the utilities were similar to Ames. Council Member Junck wanted to know where Well 17 was and if it was known where the source of the chemicals came from. Director Dunn noted that Well 17 is on ISU Campus and is located just south of College Creek by the Recreation Center. He said that he is not sure of what caused the contamination, but based on ground water flow, there is the suspicion that it might be coming from the old fire training safety school that was on Haber Road. Director Dunn will be meeting with ISU to discuss the levels in Well 17. Council Member Gartin inquired how the community was being notified about the changes. Director Dunn indicated a Press Release was done along with social media posts. He indicated that communication will be continuous. Director Dunn referred anyone to www.cityofames.org/pfasfor anyone who wants more information. The Mayor noted that they were working from an Amended Agenda. Two items were added to the Consent Agenda: “Motion approving salaries for Council Appointees for FY 2022-23,” and a Resolution setting the date of public hearing for July 12, 2022, to consider vacation of the existing 10' Electric Easement at 1404 and 1410 Buckeye located in Lots 8 & 9, Southwood Subdivision. 4 CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda. 1.Motion approving payment of claims 2.Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting held June 14, 2022 3.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period June 1 - 15, 2022 4.Motion certifying Civil Service candidates 5.Motion approving salaries for Council Appointees for FY 2022-23 6.Motion approving new 5-Day Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service (July 7-11, 2022) Your Private Bartender, LLC, (for Midnight Madness) at Ames Fitness Center South, 3600 Grand Avenue 7.Motion approving new 5-Day Class C Liquor License - (July 14-18, 2022) - Your Private Bartender, LLC, at Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Boulevard 8.Motion approving new Class B Native Wine Permit with Sunday Service - Oak Lane Candle Co., LLC, 121 Main Street 9.Motion approving new Class C Liquor License with Sunday Service - Celaya, LLC 217 S Duff 10.Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits and Liquor Licenses: a.Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Red Lobster #0747, 1100 Buckeye Avenue b.Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Welch Ave Station, 207 Welch Avenue c.Class C Beer Permit with Class B Native Wine Permit and Sunday Sales - Hampton Inn & Suites Ames, 2100 SE 16th Street d.Class B Beer with Sunday Sales - Panchero’s Mexican Grill, 1310 S Duff Avenue 11.RESOLUTION NO. 22-341 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2022-3 to the Ames Municipal Code 12.RESOLUTION NO. 22-342 setting date of public hearing for July 12, 2022, regarding granting an underground Electrical Utility Easement to Interstate Power and Light Company on the Prairie View Industrial Lift Station site located at 207 S. Teller Avenue 13.RESOLUTION NO. 22-343 setting date of public hearing for July 12, 2022, to consider vacation of the existing 10' Electric Easement at 1404 and 1410 Buckeye located in Lots 8 & 9, Southwood Subdivision 14.RESOLUTION NO. 22-344 approving Agreement for Joint and Cooperative Action for Waste Disposal Operations by Boone County and the City of Ames through June 30, 2025 15.RESOLUTION NO. 22-345 approving the addition of ten 45-watt LED street lights on 35-foot dark bronze steel street light poles in the Domani Subdivision at a total cost of $78.50 plus energy charge and taxes per month to the existing Alliant Energy Electric Tariff #1 16.RESOLUTION NO. 346 accepting quote from Holmes Murphy & Associates for coverage with Midwest Employers Casualty Company for Excess Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal for 2022/23 at a renewal premium of $135,175 17.RESOLUTION NO. 22-347 approving Joint Use Parking Agreement and Parking Easement Agreement between Hope Lutheran Church at 3329 Lincoln Way, and First National Bank at 3334 Lincoln Way on Wednesday evenings to allow for expansion of the Church’s worship area 18.RESOLUTION NO. 22-348 approving request from Emergency Assistance to close Clark 5 Avenue between 6th and 7th Street from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2022, for “25 Years in the Neighborhood” Celebration 19.RESOLUTION NO. 22-349 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Cooling Tower Blowdown Sanitary Sewer Modifications, with liquidated damages, setting July 27, 2022, as bid due date and August 9, 2022, as date of public hearing 20.RESOLUTION NO. 22-350 awarding contract to Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines, Iowa, for Oils, Lubricants, and Fluid Analysis for Fleet Services and Transit in accordance with unit prices bid for fiscal year 2022/23 with the option of four additional 12-month renewal periods 21.RESOLUTION NO. 22-351 awarding contract to Houck Advertising of Shoreview, Minnesota, for Transit Advertising Services for contract period of July 31, 2022, through June 30, 2025, with the possibility of two additional 12-month renewal periods 22.RESOLUTION NO. 22-352 awarding contract to Ames Trenching and Excavating of Ames, Iowa, for Emergency Utility Repair and Other Services for various City Departments from date of award to April 1, 2023 23.Purchase of Electric Meters: a.RESOLUTION NO. 22-353 approving renewal of contract with Vision Metering of York, South Carolina, for purchase of electric meters in Groups 1, 3, and 4, in accordance with unit prices bid b.RESOLUTION NO. 22-354 approving renewal of contract with VanWert Company of Grundy Center, Iowa, for purchase of electric meters in Groups 2, 5, and 6 in accordance with unit prices bid c.RESOLUTION NO. 22-355 authorizing staff to purchase electric meters from the contracts listed above as needed, with payments based on unit prices bid and actual quantities ordered, plus applicable sales taxes, in a total amount not to exceed $119,579 24.RESOLUTION NO. 22-356 approving contract renewal for supplying diesel fuel to the City’s gas turbine units to Diamond Oil Company, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 25.Asbestos Maintenance Services for the Power Plant: a.RESOLUTION NO. 22-357 approving renewal of contract with Earth Services & Abatement, LLC, of Des Moines, Iowa, from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 b.RESOLUTION NO. 22-358 approving Performance Bond 26.RESOLUTION NO. 22-359 approving contract and bond for 2022/23 Right-of-Way Restoration 27.RESOLUTION NO. 22-360 accepting completion of contract with Henkel Construction Company of Mason City, Iowa, for Unit 8 Precipitator Roof Replacement 28.RESOLUTION NO. 22-361 accepting completion of public improvements and reducing security for Hayden’s Crossing, 2nd Addition Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened Public Forum. 6 Lucas Bleyle, 4212 Phoenix Street, Ames, said he was present on behalf of the Ames Climate Action Team (ACAT). He said the Team was excited about the steps that the City has taken regarding climate change in the community. Mr. Bleyle wanted to highlight one way the City could start working toward its goals. ACAT believes that Ames can mitigate its contribution to climate change through innovative city planning. Ames is already moving in the right direction with the Ames Plan 2040. The challenge now is that Ames development actually reflects these goals into the future and does so in a way to encourage low-carbon development. Mr. Bleyle said it wouldn’t be enough to switch the City’s energy system to renewables or the internal combustion engine cars to electric vehicles, but comprehensive changes to the design of the City to encourage walkability and alternative transportation while reducing the emissions from residential buildings. The Ames Climate Action Team is working on ideas to do this and will present them to the City Council at a later date. ACAT wanted to emphasize the importance of designs and to factor climate change into every decision that is being made. Mr. Bleyle said that some questions to think about were: 1) Could parking requirements be changed to encourage alternative transportation; 2) Could the City adjust residential density limits to encourage lower carbon development; and 3) Could the City decrease minimum lot sizes, to reduce the per-capita emission? He indicated that he didn’t have the answers to these questions. Richard Deyo, 505-8th Street, #2, Ames, said, “You are better than Einstein, you are better than Jesus, you are better than God, and you are better than I am.” He said that Einstein used to say he is God. It was his idea to have all the world’s political, military and religious leaders experience a nuclear explosion. He felt that now-a-days people are made to act like computers and computers like people. Mr. Deyo said he didn’t know how to relate to people, and they don’t know how to relate to him. Two weeks ago, a placard was placed on his property that Hunziker wanted to do something to the back of the property and when he went to Hunziker to find out what, they didn’t know what he was talking about. The Mayor closed public forum when no one else came forward to speak. CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE AMES RESIDENT POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mayor Haila gave a brief recap of the selection process and mentioned that there had been 63 applications. Using the requirements outlined in the Ordinance, each application was evaluated, and eight individuals were selected to be interviewed. One of the candidates ended up withdrawing due to Ames Resident Police Advisory Committee (ARPAC) time commitments. At the conclusion of the interview process, the Mayor was impressed with each candidate’s sincerity, expressed dedication to objectivity, desire to serve the Ames community through ARPAC, and willingness to commit personal time to participate in extensive training. The list of recommended appointees met the intent of the Ordinance’s “Diversity of the Community” requirements. The following individuals were recommended for appointment: 1.Roberto Dubiel - One year term through March 31, 2023 2. Emily Rebollozo - One year term through March 31, 2023 3.Virginia Speight - Two year term through March 31, 2024 4.Chunhui Xiang - Two year term through March 31, 2024 7 5.William Arce - Two year term through March 31, 2024 6.Edna Clinton - Three year term through March 31, 2025 7.Tim Rasmussen - Three year term through March 31, 2025 Council Member Betcher asked how the 63 applications compared to other boards and commission applications. The Mayor indicated there are normally around 30-40 applications received a year and this has been the largest number of applications received. Council Member Junck commented that when the Council first thought of creating ARPAC she wanted to voice the idea to have students be a part of the Committee, but out of the 63 applicants there were not any ISU students who applied, but she is hopeful that in upcoming years, the City will add ISU students hom may apply. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to confirm the recommended appointment of members to the Ames Resident Policy Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. DISCUSSION REGARDING “CYCLONE WELCOME WEEKEND:” City Manager Steve Schainker said that the Saturday before the first day of Iowa State classes had become known as “801 Day.” This unofficial “celebration” has morphed into a raucous day-long event that has resulted in numerous complaints from residents in the community. Fearing that some of the behavior exhibited during this day will result in injury to participants, the Mayor, Police Chief, and the City Manager had been working with ISU President Wintersteen and administrative staff in an attempt to create a new event that will encourage more positive behavior. As a result of these discussions, the University is planning to introduce a new program called “Cyclone Welcome Weekend” on Friday, August 19, 2022, and Saturday, August 20, 2022. The two day even will be designed to help welcome new and returning students to Ames and ISU at the start of the 2022/23 academic year through fun and safe events. Events being considered include entertainment, sporting competitions, games, food experiences, and access to deals and discounts throughout the City. With the bulk of the responsibility for this event will reside with ISU, the City had been asked to assist in the following four ways: 1.Contribute $5,000 towards the cost of hosting the “Cyclone Welcome Weekend” matched by a $5,000 contribution each from the Ames Chamber of Commerce and ISU. 2.Consider a change in the Municipal Code to increase the penalties for a nuisance party during the first weekend prior to the start of ISU classes from $100 for the first violation and $200 for a repeat violation to $750 for the first violation and $1,000 for any repeat violation. 3. In the University-Impacted neighborhoods where there is alternate-side parking, change the Municipal Code to allow for an illegally parked car to be towed immediately during the first weekend prior to the start of ISU classes. 4.In order to facilitate exposure of the ISU students to other major entertainment, social, shopping areas in the City, assign a CyRide bus to an express route from Memorial Union to the Farmer’s Market from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and from the Memorial Union to the Mall 8 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. during the first weekend prior to the start of ISU classes. Mr. Schainker stated regarding the request to change the Municipal Code to increase penalties the City Attorney could be asked to prepare an Amendment to the Nuisance Party Ordinance to reflect the increased fines. Staff recommended the Amendment be worded more broadly to impose the higher fines for other times of the year, but only with prior approval from City Council. As for the Amendment to the Parking Ordinance, the City Attorney could be asked to prepare that Amendment during this welcoming event and other situations where prior City Council approval is needed. City Manager Schainker mentioned that he had been advised that CyRide cannot provide a shuttle that runs a direct route, because it could be construed to be a charter. The good news is that CyRide could market the Red route service. On Saturday, August 20, this standard fixed route runs every 20 minutes from West Ames to the Mall, following a route that is close to a direct route among the three locations. Service on the route starts at 7:00 a.m. and operates until 10:00 p.m. This route would be free to ISU students as part of their activity fees. Mr. Schainker said that given the large number of citizen complaints received, he would recommend that the City support these positive changes. Ex officio Garman noted it is hard to figure out what to do and how effective it is going to be considering nothing has been tried before to combat the increased attendance of what “801 Day” has become. He felt that they needed to do something as that is better than doing nothing. Some of the comments received from the Chief Officers of the Student Government were concerned about the high increase of towing fees as it would be hard for any student to pay these fees. He asked if there was going to be advertising done as to the increase of the fines, so the community is aware. Mr. Garman voiced that he was also concerned with the towing right away as the streets are already compacted and would having the trucks come through make it worse. Mayor Haila stated that the Council met with the Student Government, and Chief Huff and Chief Newton had made it very clear about the growing issue of “801 Day” and the Student Government echoed its concerns. He noted that they don’t want to discourage students from celebrating being back at school, but not with 500 people in attendance in one place. Police Chief Geoff Huff said that if the Nuisance Party increase did go into effect, they would immediately start providing education. Every year before school the Police Department partners with ISU to go door-to-door in the more troublesome areas of town to provide education. Regarding the possible parking change, they would add signage to the defined areas that would warn people “violators will be towed.” He mentioned that anyone that has been towed from private areas has been charged around $300 to get your vehicle back; however, the City has a contract with Central Iowa Towing (CIT), and anyone who got their vehicle towed by the City would be charged $50.00 or less. Council Member Junck asked where a vehicle would be towed to, and if a student had a car to pick up, how would they get to it. Chief Huff explained that if a vehicle was towed by the City, it would 9 go to CIT on east Lincoln Way. The hope is that by putting signs up it would deter someone from parking in that area. Ms. Junck noted it was not an easily accessible location for someone to get to if they needed to pick up their car. Chief Huff stated he didn’t disagree, but there would have been a warning with the sign. The Mayor asked if the majority of the people attending “801 Day” were ISU students or if its other citizens. Chief Huff mentioned that “801 Day” used to be organized around ISU, but has now become a lot more; people are coming from out of town. Chief Huff indicated that the majority of the people whom he spoke with last year were not ISU students, but were from out of town. It was noted that the University of Iowa started classes a week later and that may have caused some of the increase in people; however, this year everyone is on the same academic calendar and this may decrease some attendance. Chief Huff said that the outreach will not be to only students, but also to landlords and property owners. Staff knows where the problem areas are and will target any education outreach to those areas. Sharron Evans, Associate Vice President for Student of Affairs and Dean of Students at ISU, and she is part of the task force that is working on the new “Cyclone Welcome Weekend.” ISU will be aggressive with its “Good Neighbor” campaign. This campaign is where they go out prior to students moving in during the fall to surrounding communities (Campustown). She noted this is not just an ISU event as there have been high school students in attendance and other surrounding community colleges. They are going to reach out to the other institutions to ask for help in deterring their students from coming and to make them aware of the situation. Ms. Evans said she wanted to set some expectations and there are advisory boards that reach out to students and they are aware of what the students are concerned about. The reality is that the effort this year will not completely wipe out “801 Day,” but they need to start somewhere. Chief Huff pointed out that staff is looking at a lot of different strategies as it is not just enforcement. Council Member Betcher wanted to know how staff was determining the University impacted areas. Chief Huff said it was a little different from where the yearly “football parking” signs are located. He anticipated it would be between Beach, Hyland, Lincoln Way and Mortensen for parking issues. City Manager Steve Schainker stated it would be a two-part process as the Council would need to pass the Ordinance first and then this event would come before the Council for approval. He mentioned that it would be done this way as the areas may not be the same every year. Council Member Betcher asked what was being done to promote the Welcome festival as opposed to the education about the increase in fines. She wanted to know how ISU was including the students to help change the culture and encourage students to do the welcome activities. Ms. Evans stated they are engaging with the student leadership on Campus and Student Government is a part of that. They will be working on sorority and fraternity engagement, student organizations, and student ambassadors. Ms. Evans mentioned that they will be working to exhaust every medium of communication that they can think of to get the information. There will be a heavy marketing campaign. 10 Council Member Beatty-Hansen wanted to know if the City had the capacity to tow people with the potential for increased capacity. Chief Huff stated it would be similar to snow route capacity; they may be overwhelmed, but the City will work with them to make sure they are ready if needed. Council Member Beatty-Hansen inquired how often the clock resets for nuisance party violations. Chief Huff indicated that it goes by year from August 1 of one year to August 1 of the next year. He said that a new violation at a separate address is considered a first violation. Council Gartin asked for clarification if the infraction for a nuisance party would be a civil penalty or a criminal penalty. City Attorney Mark Lambert said that municipal infractions by definition are civil penalties. Mr. Gartin was concerned that the City would be able to effectively communicate the increase in the fines. He commented that he viewed the increased fee as a disproportionate sanction. Mr. Lambert explained that the fines for nuisance parties would only be increased for the “Cyclone Welcome Weekend” or maybe other events, but the City would publicize and use it as a deterrent. Mr. Gartin inquired who would be subject to the sanction; would it be the landlord, the tenant, or the attendees. Attorney Lambert said it could be any of them. Chief Huff commented that they normally don’t cite anyone unless the attendees absolutely refuse to leave, but it doesn’t happen very often. He also explained that they don’t just show up and start citing people, but staff will show up and tell them there is a problem that needs to be fixed, and if it is not fixed, they will fix it for them. Chief Huff said that even if someone didn’t know about the increase in fines, there will be a warning before anything else is done. Officers will try to catch any parties early and educate them to the rules of the day. Mr. Gartin asked about how any landlord would be affected. Chief Huff said that what had been done in the past is every time they cite a tenant, a letter is sent to the landlord/property owner to let them know what happened on the property. If there is a second offense, a letter is sent again with the tenant being cited, and if there is a third offense, the landlord is cited. Attorney Lambert clarified that $750 for the first offense and $1,000 for the second offense is the maximum amount that a city is allowed by Iowa law to charge for a municipal infraction. Mr. Gartin commented that he understood the need to increase the fines; however, he felt there are going to be some unintended consequences that the Council may have to face. Council Member Junck asked for the composition of the task force because the impression she got was there were not any students involved in forming the recommendations. Mayor Haila said that the Task Force makeup was comprised of ISU administration, law enforcement, City Manager Schainker, City Attorney Lambert, Chief Huff and himself; however, ISU administration had advisory groups. Ms. Evans explained that Chief Newton, herself, and Senior Vice President Toyia Younger have advisory boards that meet on a monthly basis. Every time the Task Force met, they brought the information back to the advisory boards and got feedback from the students. Ms. Evans indicated that the student advisory board’s feedback was highly represented in the process. Ms. Junck mentioned that as a student herself she has “feedback channels”and asked if the feedback Ms. Evans received was positive or negative. Ms. Evans stated it was both, but seemed to be more positive; however, she noted there was some hesitancy as no one knows what will work for sure. Ms. Junck said that the majority of the feedback she received was negative. Ex Officio Garman stated that he got negative feedback as well, but did agree with Mayor Haila that the students are adults, and 11 agreed that they need to try something. Ms. Junck asked if there was a contingency plan. Ms. Evans noted that you can’t prepare for every scenario, but you can respond to each scenario. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to contribute $5,000 towards the cost of hosting the event from Council Contingency. 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 Corrieri, to direct the City Attorney to draft an Amendment to the Nuisance Party Ordinance that would allow the higher fines of $750 for the first violation and $1,000 for any repeat violation, at select times with prior approval from City Council. Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Rollins. Voting Nay: Gartin, Junck. Motion declared carried. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an Amendment to the Parking Ordinance that would specify specific streets where immediate towing would be allowed during special times approved by the City Council. Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins. Voting Nay: Junck. Motion declared carried. REQUEST REGARDING AMES PLAN 2040 AMENDMENT WITHIN THE FRINGE AREA FOR THE BROCK PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2359-210TH STREET IN BOONE COUNTY: Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann stated at the June 14, 2022, meeting, City Council had reviewed a staff memo regarding a proposal to split a property owned by Anthony Brock and Suzanne Leaf-Brock at 2359-210th Street in Boone County. In May 2021, the property owners first approached the City regarding subdivision of the property; however, the City Council had determined that it was not appropriate to take action at that time since the Ames Plan 2040 was not complete. Now that the Ames Plan 2040 has been adopted, the owners would like the Council to consider their request again. It was mentioned that Attorney Joel Wallace had sent a letter to the Council explaining that the property owners would like to split the existing 21-acre property into two parcels with one parcel being 6.5 acres and the second parcel being a 14.5-acre flag lot. One house has recently been built on the site and access for both proposed sites would be from 210th Street. The Preliminary Sketch has access for the flag lot adding a crossing of Onion Creek. The primary issue with the proposal is the division of land within the Natural Resources designation, which is inconsistent with the policies of Ames Plan 2040. The Plan describes Natural Areas as intended for areas in the fringe that include forested land, floodplain, wetlands, and slope areas. The existing property has a significant amount of land that qualifies as Natural Area. Exceptions do exist near the southern portion of the property where row crop land is located and the far northeastern portion of the property near the north property line. Natural Areas are not intended to have additional homes built on them, and thus, do not permit property splits. Ames Plan 2040 does not encourage 12 converting Natural Areas into designations that allow for development. It was staff’s recommendation to decline the property owner’s request and retain the existing Land Use Designations on the property. The Mayor opened public comment Joel Wallace, Attorney at Hastings, Gartin, and Boettger Law firm, Ames stated that the property owner Anthony Brock was present as well. Mr. Wallace said that Mr. Brock had built a home in the northwest corner of the property and the cost of that driveway was very expensive as it also included creating a bridge over the creek. Part of recouping the cost for the work is to carve a 6.5-acre subdivided property to be sold for rural subdivision purposes. Mr. Wallace explained there were three main reasons as to why or why not to allow for the subdivision. One was that the requested subdivision did not further the goals of Ames Plan 2040. He referred to Page 43 of the Ames Plan 2040 regarding Guiding Principles of Land Use. It was mentioned that right now the property is 2/3 tillable land. Mr. Wallace indicated from his point of view they are convinced that putting a single-family home on a 6.5-acre lot is not going to cause any problems with the Ames Plan 2040 goals. The second argument made by the Ames Planning and Zoning Commission was that the proposed one-lot subdivision is prohibited by the current policies of the Ames Plan 2040. He then referred to Page 68 of the Plan where it mentioned Urban Fringe. Mr. Wallace indicated that the current Fringe Plan has been in place is from 2006. The new Fringe Plan is not yet in place so the rules that are presently being followed are from 2006. He said that under the 2006 map, there are a few different natural areas. He read an excerpt from that Plan. Mr. Wallace pointed out that based on the clear language that he read from the existing code regarding Natural Areas, there is not any violation. Anthony Brock said that this family has been farming the farm in his family since the 1930s. The two fields in the back are two parcels that have very good tillable land and will become in the future land- locked. Mr. Brock stated they had put in a bridge to create a road to make sure that he can get to his land to continue to till. He noted that they are trying the best they can to keep the land to be as natural as possible. Mr. Wallace said the third main point was that granting a change of land use would set a precedent of the integrity of the Land Use Plan. He stated if a new Fringe Plan goes into place, there would be no precedent as it would go into effect prior to the new Plan taking effect. Mr. Wallace asked for the Mayor and Council to support for the change. Director Diekmann disputed the interpretations of the policies by Mr. Wallace. He believed the Ames Plan 2040 applies to this property. The Urban Fringe Policy 2 (UF2) for Natural Areas prohibits subdivisions for new development. He stated that if they went along with the 2006 Fringe Plan it states under Natural Areas Policy 2 (NA2) and the first part says, “prevent subdivisions for new non-farm residential development.” Director Diekmann said it was clear to him what the intent was for natural areas. He mentioned that Mr. Brock could request to initiate a Rural Character land use classification amendment to the southern portion of the property near 210th Avenue. 13 Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to approve Alternative 1, which was to decline the request and retain the existing Land Use Designations on this property. Vote on Motion: 5-0-1 - Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Rollins. Voting Nay: None. Abstaining Due to Conflict of Interest: Gartin. Motion declared carried. Mr. Brock asked if a letter could be sent to Boone County letting them know of the decision made. Director Diekmann commented that he will notify Boone County of the outcome. The Mayor recessed at 8:23 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m. AMES URBAN FRINGE PLAN 28E AGREEMENT: Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann stated tonight is to see if they should focus on extending the Ames Urban Fringe Plan. The Agreement is due to expire on July 11, 2022. The Draft Plan was made available for public review on May 16,2022, and closed on June 14, 2022. In addition to the public comments, a letter from the Mayor of Gilbert was emailed to Story County on June 22, 2022, requesting changes to the Draft Map that would designate lands north of 190th Street as an exclusive area to be annexed to Gilbert. Director Diekmann said that what he needs from the City Council is a decision about extending the current Plan, in its current form, for a period of time. He felt that at least three to four months is needed in order to work through all the comments and to get a new Agreement adopted. Staff recommended approving the Amendment to extend the 28E Agreement, modifying the expiration date to November 7, 2022. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-363 approving the Amendment to the Ames Urban Fringe Plan 28E Agreement, modifying the expiration date to November 7, 2022; requesting that Story County and Gilbert also approve the Agreement to extend the 28E Amendment; and submitting the signed Agreement to the Iowa Secretary of State by August 10, 2022. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN FACADE GRANT PROGRAM: City Planner Benjamin Campbell said that on May 24, 2022, the Council directed staff to amend the Downtown Facade Program by tying grant-eligible rehabilitation work to a non-rehabilitation grant for the first round of funding (fall) and allowing for a stand-alone rehabilitation grant in the second round of funding (spring). The rehabilitation is for historically significant character defining features. Mr. Campbell explained that this would mean that in the fall, the rehabilitation grant may only be applied for in conjunction with work eligible for the standard grant, meaning in combination with an already eligible activity. In the spring, the grant option also applies to historically significant, character- defining features by themselves, and doesn’t need to be in conjunction with other work. Council Member Gartin said he was supportive of the change, but was concerned that the amount of money being awarded was not enough. 14 Council Member Betcher asked about the relationship between the first page of Attachment 2 in the Report and the second page of Attachment 2. She wanted to know what the relationship was between those two pages and if the applicant is going to see both pages. Mr. Campbell explained that Page 1 is what is already available to an applicant while Page 2 pertains to the new historically significant, character-defining features grant. Ms. Betcher said that the Page 2 has most of the information the applicants need; however, she felt that an applicant would only read over Page 1 and not the rest and may miss out on an opportunity for the rehab grant since it is not mentioned on Page 1. Director Diekmann noted that the actual application packet states that there are two types of grants available, Attachment 2 in the Report is more administrative information. Ms. Betcher noted that helped, but felt that Page 1 and Page 2 should be combined. City Manager Steve Schainker stated that staff can clean it up by putting an opening paragraph introducing both grant options. Mr. Campbell stated that an opening paragraph can be added. The Mayor opened public input and closed it when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-364 amending the Downtown Facade Grant Program with the discussed amendments to the messaging for the grant review that is shown in Attachment 2. Director Diekmann wanted to clarify that there are no changes to the programming and Attachment 2, but it is the messaging and how it is tied together, which will be done administratively. Ms. Betcher confirmed that was correct. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STRAND ASSOCIATES OF MADISON, WISCONSIN, FOR WPC NUTRIENT MODIFICATIONS PHASE 1 PROJECT: Water Pollution Control Director John Dunn stated that in early April 2022, staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering services for the design and bidding phases of the project. In the RFP document the scoring Rubric was included. On May 5, 2022, a total of three proposals were received. A nine-member internal team reviewed and scored each proposal and Strand Associates was the preferred firm. Once that selection was made, the fee proposal envelope was opened, and the preferred firm was the lowest bidder. Members of the internal team made reference calls, talking to project managers with cities where Strand had performed similar work, and all references were positive. There were a few items that were not included in Strand’s scope that staff felt were necessary. Following those discussions, Strand was asked to update both their formal Scope of Work and fee proposal to incorporate the additions requested by staff, which totaled an additional $166,000. Therefore, the updated fee for Strand Associates’ design and bidding services is a lump sum fee of $1,655,000, plus $20,000 hourly services for extraordinary permitting assistance as needed. 15 Council Member Gartin said that this was a big price tag, but wanted to let the public know that this is an engineering piece of a project that is a lot bigger. Director Dunn said that the overall total project cost will be around $55 million over the next 15 years. Mayor Haila opened public input. It was closed when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-365 approving the Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates of Madison, Wisconsin, for the WPC Nutrient Modifications Phase 1 Project in a lump sum of $1,655,000 plus on-call services at staff’s direction billed on an hourly basis not to exceed $20,000. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. RENEWING FIXED BASE OPERATOR MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH CENTRAL IOWA AIR SERVICE AT THE AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT: Traffic Engineer Damion Pregitzer stated that on April 1, 2017, the Ames Municipal Airport changed its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) to Central Iowa Air Service (CIAS). Since this was the first time the City had done business with CIAS the contract was limited to five years, expiring on June 30, 2022. Over the last five years, CIAS has done an exceptional job operating the Airport. There have been numerous positive comments from local airport users, as well as those visiting Ames. CIAS has hosted several highly attended community events at the Airport. Also, its staff members are active members of the Ames Chamber and support other local businessowners. For the past several months, City staff and CIAS have been negotiating a new long-term FBO contract to begin July 1, 2022. It is structured with an initial 15-year period, with the City’s option to extend the contract for another 15 years under the same terms. The extended lease will allow the FBO to potentially invest in the growth of its business here in Ames. Mr. Pregitzer pointed out in Section 1B, under Winter and Summer Maintenance, it states that the City is responsible for providing equipment, parts, and fuel for the pieces of equipment used at the Airport; the FBO will operate and perform minor maintenance on the equipment as well as perform mowing, trimming, and snow and ice removal on City-owned property at the Airport. Under Section 3 of the Agreement, it stated that the FBO is provided several facilities to provide the required services to the Airport, some of which generate revenue to their private business, such as selling fuel, servicing aircraft or conducting flight training. In return for use of these City-owned facilities, the FBO is also required to pay an annual fee. The Contract provides for two five-year lease rate adjustment periods, one on July 1, 2027, and the other on July 1, 2032, which will be adjusted using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers from September of each 60-month period. Council Member Gartin said that he has received positive comments regarding the Airport and noted one way to show the positive support is the amount of fuel sold at the Airport. Mr. Pregitzer stated he didn’t have the exact number, but when looking at the budget forecast, it is around $30,000 in revenue; the number was about two-thirds lower with the previous FBO. 16 Public comment was opened by the Mayor and closed when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-366 renewing the Fixed Base Operator Management Contract with Central Iowa Air Service at the Ames Municipal Airport. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON LONG-TERM PRIVATE HANGAR LEASES AT THE AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT: Traffic Engineer Damion Pregitzer said that on June 30, 2022, the land leases for five private hangars will expire at the Ames Municipal Airport. The proposed new leases will include rate schedules covering five, five-year periods for a total of up to 25 years. All private hangar leasees pay the same rate based on the square footage of their respective buildings. The leases will go into effect on July 1, 2022, to coincide with the City’s fiscal year. During the 2020 update to the Airport Master Plan, airport users requested a change to the metric for establishing lease rates. Therefore, the Airport Leases will be changing from a leased parcel area to a building footprint square-footage as the metric for establishing lease rates. This change is expected to bring the Ames Municipal Airport’s private hangar leases closer to current market rates and practice. It should be noted that this will come with an initial reduction in revenues. For FY 2022/23 and future fiscal years, the Airport is projected to operate with a net positive budget. Council Member Gartin asked how it is determined who gets a 25-year lease. Mr. Pregitzer noted that each lease is 25 years and the length was based on customer feedback. Mr. Gartin inquired if the leases were assignable. Mr. Pregitzer stated there is the potential for the leases to be assignable; however, the tenant is bound to the terms of the City’s lease and the buildings have to be used as aviation services. It was pointed out that any owner’s use has to be approved by the City. Public Works Director John Joiner commented that the land is public property, but the hangars belong to the tenants. The Mayor opened the public hearing and closed it when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-367 approving the long- term land leases for five private hangars covering five, five-year periods, effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2047, for: 1) Ames Hangar Club; 2) Brian Aukes; 3) Plane Crazy, LLC; 4) Linda A. Sommerfeld; and 5) Viking Aviation. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON REZONING, WITH MASTER PLAN, 798-500TH STREET FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL) TO “FS-RL” (FLOATING SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY): Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann stated that tonight is a public hearing to change 798-500th Street from “A” (Agricultural) to “FS-RL” (Floating Suburban Residential Low Density). A Master Plan is used to depict the planned development of a property, the intent is to 17 show where development will occur and where open spaces are planned to occur. In this case, it also helps to identify what building types are planned as well as the range in density. Staff found that the Master Plan is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance requirements and recommended that the rezoning move forward with the Master Plan. He explained the one unique element will be an oversized sewer that the City wants to have developed through the property. With Ames Plan 2040, the City evaluated infrastructure needs to serve the westward expansion of the City. During the tier’s analysis stage of the Comprehensive Plan staff had identified that an additional oversized sewer was needed in order to get to Boone County and serve the development. A Contract Rezoning Agreement has been drafted that outlines the terms of the sanitary sewer construction as an “oversizing” cost-share agreement. After discussion with the applicant about the Agreement, they have decided they preferred to have additional meetings with staff about the design of the sanitary sewer system that may result in changes to the Agreement. Therefore, no signed Agreement will be provided to the City for this meeting. Staff recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and take any comments from the public, and then continue the hearing to July 12, 2022, in order to finalize the Contract Rezoning Agreement. The Mayor declared the public hearing to be open. David Vaknin, 4929 Utah Drive, Ames wanted to understand how a portion of the creek can be public or private property. Brent Sinclair, 5112 Springbrook Circle, Ames, stated that the developer has stated that they would like to maintain the integrity of the neighborhood that is already developed. When looking at it now, there is green space on the backs of houses and that green space is not prevalent in the Master Plan. As a property owner, they would like the neighborhood to be maintained as it currently is with a lot of green space. He noted that he would like to see the green space flipped from the north side to the south side in order to maintain the feel of the neighborhood. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to continue the hearing on the Rezoning, with Master Plan, of 798-500th Street from “A” (Agricultural) to “FS-RL” (Floating Suburban Residential Low Density) until July 12, 2022. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The Mayor asked Director Diekmann to address Mr. Vaknin’s question about ownership of the creek. Director Diekmann stated that, in Iowa, there is no obligation that waterways are public property. Mayor Haila inquired about the green space question. Director Diekmann explained that the City does not have a mandatory buffer between subdivisions that would dictate a particular width. HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 19.809 REGARDING CAMPUSTOWN SERVICE CENTER (CSC) REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CLAY BRICK (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 21, 2022): City Planner Julie Gould 18 indicated that staff has been before the Council a couple of times regarding the proposed Amendment. As part of the Text Amendment process, staff presented options to the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission at its May 18, 2022, meeting. Subsequent to the P&Z recommendation, staff presented options to the City Council at its May 24, 2022, meeting to obtain feedback regarding the preferred choice. City Council directed staff to continue with the Text Amendment and to include draft language that would incorporate three adjustments that were: 1.Allow a non-clay brick facade only when the building is placed at a zero-lot line interior setback. 2.Allow a non-clay brick facade when the overall building would meet the 50% requirement with priority placement of clay brick in highly visible locations 3.Add a material requirement that side walls would be higher quality materials than plain unfinished concrete masonry units. The proposed Amendment would apply to all properties in the Campustown Service Center (CSC) Zoning district. Ms. Gould indicated the request for this change was brought forward from a project at 2516 Lincoln Way, which will be Brothers Bar & Grill. She presented a map showing the elevations of the property. Director Diekmann explained that the property owners have made the front and west side of the building 100% brick. Council Member Gartin wanted to know if there would be any unintended consequences in Campustown. It was determined there were not any that staff was aware of. Mayor Haila opened the public hearing and closed it when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to pass on first reading a proposed Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 19.809 regarding Campustown Service Center (CSC) requirements regarding clay brick. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading an ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 19.809 regarding Campustown Service Center (CSC) requirements regarding clay brick. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4471 approving the Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 19.809 regarding Campustown Service Center (CSC) requirements regarding clay brick. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. 19 HEARING ON 2021/22 CLEAR WATER DIVERSION: The Mayor opened the public hearing. It was closed when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-368 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Ames Trenching of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $98,415. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON 2017/18 LOW POINT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT - ALMOND ROAD (GW CARVER AVENUE & BLOOMINGTON ROAD): The public hearing was opened by Mayor Haila and closed it when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-369 approving final plans and specifications awarding a contract to Ames Trenching of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $98,415. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON 2020/21 SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION - VET MED TRAIL (S. 16TH STREET TO S. GRAND AVENUE): The Mayor opened the public hearing. It was closed when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-370 approving final plans and specifications awarding a contract to Jasper Construction Services, Inc., of Newton, Iowa, in the amount of $333,928.60, contingent upon receipt of Iowa Department of Transportation’s concurrence. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON 2020/21 AND 2021/22 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROGRAM (PHASES 1 & 2): Mayor Haila opened the public hearing. It was closed when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to accept the Report of Bids and delay award until a future date within 30 days of the Iowa Department of Transportation letting date (6-21-22). Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON THE OLD WATER TREATMENT PLANT DEMOLITION: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Haila and closed it when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-371 approving the final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to LinnCo. Inc., of Sartell, Minnesota, in the amount of $2,398,000. 20 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 Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-372 approving Change Order No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Strand Engineering of Madison, Wisconsin, for additional construction phase engineering services for the Old Water Treatment Plant Demolition Project in an additional amount not to exceed $119,700, Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVE ON TRANSIT BOARD: Moved by Beatty- Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to approve on first reading an ordinance changing the Iowa State University Representative on the Transit Board. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading an ordinance changing the Iowa State University Representative on the Transit Board. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4470 changing the Iowa State University Representative on the Transit Board. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. ORDINANCE REZONING 3005 - 3125 GROVE AVENUE AND 3209 DUFF AVENUE FROM RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RH) TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (RM): Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning 3005 - 3125 Grove Avenue and 3209 Duff Avenue from Residential High Density (RH) to Residential Medium Density (RM). Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ORDINANCE ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO REMOVE THE CAMPUSTOWN SERVICE CENTER (CSC) ZONING DISTRICT MID-BLOCK 20-FOOT SETBACK STANDARD ALONG LINCOLN WAY: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4468 for a Zoning Text Amendment to remove the Campustown Service Center (CSC) Zoning District mid-block 20-foot setback standard along Lincoln Way. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. 21 ORDINANCE MODIFYING CHAPTER 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR PARKING CHANGES TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4469 modifying Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code for parking changes to various locations. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. DISPOSITIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila mentioned there was one item. It was a request from Loren Nicholls requesting consideration for resident owned solar panel systems that enable energy independence. City Manager Steve Schainker stated he was confused when he read the email from Ms. Nicholls as the resident was misinformed. Prior to the City Council meeting Mr. Schainker had reached out to Electric Services Director Don Kom asking him to speak with Ms. Nicholls to help her get started with residential solar panels. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Junck said she wanted to follow-up on the discussion regarding the “Cyclone Welcome Weekend.” She felt the discussion was productive and she hoped all the efforts go really well when it is implemented. Ms. Junck wanted to know a little more about the logistics of the towing of the car and if there is any way to make it more accessible to those who are affected by the immediate towing. She felt the price was reasonable, but concerned with the location. Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to ask staff to look into the logistics and potential accessible options for towed vehicles during the weekend prior to the start of ISU classes. Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins. Voting Nay: Beatty- Hansen. Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 p.m. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ___________________________________________________________________ Amy L. Colwell, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor __________________________________ Diane R. Voss, City Clerk 22