HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - June 22, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Ames City CouncilMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 22, 2021
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00 p.m.
on June 22, 2021, 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 David Martin. Ex officio Member Trevor Poundstone was also in
attendance.
The Mayor announced that the Council was working off an Amended Agenda. City staff had added
an item to the Consent Agenda to approve a new 5-day (June 24 - 29, 2021) Class C Liquor License
for the Mucky Duck at Reiman Gardens at 1407 University Boulevard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Beatty-Hansen requested to pull, for further discussion,
Item No. 6d: Special Class C Liquor License (BW) Class B Wine Permit, Outdoor Service & Sunday
Sales - Wheatsfield Cooperative, 413 Northwestern. Council Member Betcher asked to pull Item No.
18: Requests from ISU Homecoming Central Committee for Iowa State University Homecoming
Parade on October 17, 2021, for separate discussion.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda.
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting held June 8, 2021
3.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period June 1 - 15, 2021
4.Motion setting Special City Council Meeting for August 3, 2021, for workshop on Ames Plan
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5.Motion setting salaries for Council appointees
6.Motion approving new 5-day (June 24 - 29, 2021) Class C Liquor License for Mucky Duck
at Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Boulevard
7.Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits and Liquor Licenses:
a.Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Red Lobster, 519 South Duff Ave,
Pending Dram Shop Insurance
b.Class C Beer Permit with Class B Native Wine Permit & Sunday Sales - Hampton Inn
& Suites Ames, 2100 SE 16th St
c.Class B Beer with Sunday Sales - Panchero’s Mexican Grill, 1310 S Duff Ave
d.Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service & Sunday Sales - Botanero
Latino, 604 East Lincoln Way, Pending Dram Shop Insurance
e.Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege, Outdoor Service & Sunday Sales -
Iowa State Levy@Fisher Theater, 1805 Center Drive, Pending Dram Shop Insurance
f.Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege, Outdoor Service & Sunday Sales -
Iowa State Levy@Scheman Building, 1805 Center Drive, Pending Dram Shop
Insurance
8.Motion approving request from Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fireworks Permit for
display from ISU Parking Lot G7 East of Jack Trice Stadium at 10:00 p.m. on July 3, 2021 for
Independence Day Celebration.
9.RESOLUTION NO. 21-339 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2021-3 to Municipal
Code
10.RESOLUTION NO. 21-340 appointing Aspen Pflanz to serve on Public Art Commission
11.RESOLUTION NO. 21-341 appointing Kayonna Topp to Planning & Zoning Commission
12.RESOLUTION NO. 21.342 appointing Lynette Plander to Human Relations Commission
13.RESOLUTION NO. 21-343 approving 2021-2022 Pay Plan
14.RESOLUTION NO. 21-344 approving FY 2021/22 Commission On The Arts (COTA) Annual
Grants
15.RESOLUTION NO. 21-345 approving Encroachment Permit Agreement for Sign at 118
Kellogg
16.RESOLUTION NO. 21-346 approving Service Agreement between City of Ames and
Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc.
17.Request for Midnight Madness on July 10, 2021:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-347 approving partial lane closure of Collaboration Place
Road to S Riverside Drive (north side lane), S Riverside Drive North to Airport Road
(west side lane), Airport Road between S Riverside Drive & South Loop Drive (south
side of east bound traffic),South Loop Drive (east side of road), and University
Boulevard from Cottonwood Rd to Collaboration Place (east side of road).
18.Requests from ISU Homecoming Central Committee for Iowa State University Homecoming
Parade on October 17, 2021:
a.Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b.Motion approving blanket Vending License
c.RESOLUTION NO. 21-348 approving closure of portions of Pearle Avenue, 5th Street,
Main Street, Clark Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Douglas Avenue, Depot
Lot TT, City Hall Parking Lot M, City Hall Parking Lot MM from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m.
d.RESOLUTION NO. 21-349 approving closure of parking spaces along Parade route
from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
e.RESOLUTION NO. 21-350 authorizing access to City-owned electrical outlets and
approving a waiver of fees for the electricity used
f.RESOLUTION NO. 21-351 approving waiver of Vending License fees
19.Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) Program (Traffic Network):
a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-355 approving Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP)
Grant Agreement for Phase 2 in the amount of $1,400,000
b.RESOLUTION NO. 21-356 approving Addendum No. 1 to contract with GBA
Systems Integrators for design of Phase 2 in an amount not to exceed $203,625
20.Purchase of Public Safety Software Maintenance:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-357 waiving formal bidding requirements
b.RESOLUTION NO. 21-358 approving contract with CentralSquare of Lake Mary,
Florida, in the amount of $191,919.42
21.Purchase of Financial Software Hosting and Maintenance:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-359 waiving formal bidding requirements due to sole-source
provider
b.RESOLUTION NO. 21-360 awarding a contract to CentralSquare in the amount of
$133,410.95
22.Radio Units, Water Meters, and Related Parts and Services:
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a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-361 waiving competitive bidding requirements for procuring
water meters and radio ERTs and extend the single-source contract to continue the
replacement cycle
b.RESOLUTION NO. 21-362 extending contract with Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake,
Washington, to furnish radio units, meters, and related parts and services from July 1,
2021, through June 30, 2024, with the FY 2021/22 Agreement being in an amount not
to exceed $458,300
23.CyRide Automatic Passenger Counters and Independent Project Evaluation:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-363 approving single-source procurement of 78 automatic
passenger counter units and associated hardware to GMV Syncromatics of Los
Angeles, California, in the amount of $484,098
b.RESOLUTION NO. 21-364 approving single-source procurement of an independent
evaluation of the project to Nelson/Nygaard of Seattle, Washington, in the amount of
$43,602, subject to concurrence from the Federal Transit Administration
24.Interior LED signs:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-365 waiving Purchasing Policies and Procedures for formal
bidding procedures
b.RESOLUTION NO. 21-366 approving single-source procurement of interior LED
signs from GMV Syncromatics of Los Angeles, California, at a total not-to-exceed
amount of $126,720
25.RESOLUTION NO. 21-367 awarding contract to Ames Ford Lincoln, of Ames, Iowa, for three
Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles in the total amount of $109,022.76
26.RESOLUTION NO. 21-368 awarding contract to Wesco Distribution of Des Moines, Iowa for
the 750 KCMIL Copper Cable for Electric Distribution Inventory in the amount of
$129,144.72 (inclusive of sales tax)
27.2020/21 Airport Improvements (Runway 01-19 & Taxiway A North Lighting Project):
a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-369 approving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Grant Agreement for 100% Federal Funding in the amount of $493,300
b.RESOLUTION NO. 21-370 approving contract and bond with Voltmer, Inc.
28.RESOLUTION NO. 21-371 approving contract and bond for Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Fishing Pier Improvements
29.RESOLUTION NO. 21-372 approving contract and bond for 2020/21 Multi-Modal Roadway
Program (Vet Med Trail - S. 16th Street) - Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
30.Boiler Maintenance Services:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-373 approving renewal of contract with Plibrico Company
LLC, of Omaha, Nebraska, from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, in the amount of
$315,000
b.RESOLUTION NO. 21-374 approving Performance Bond
31.RESOLUTION NO. 21-375 approving renewal of contract with ChemTreat, Inc., of Glen
Allen, Virginia, regarding Chemical Treatment Program for one-year period from July 1, 2021,
through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $325,000
32.RESOLUTION NO. 21-376 accepting completion of the 2019/20 Asphalt Street Pavement
Improvements project (14th Street and 15th Street)
33.RESOLUTION NO. 21-377 accepting completion of Water Plant Radio Telemetry Upgrades
34.RESOLUTION NO. 21-378 approving Plat of Survey for 1604 Truman Drive
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35.RESOLUTION NO. 21-379 approving Plat of Survey for 100 S. 16th Street and defer sidewalk
improvements along S. Kellogg Avenue frontage
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
SPECIAL CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE (BW) CLASS B WINE PERMIT, OUTDOOR
SERVICE & SUNDAY SALES - WHEATSFIELD COOPERATIVE, 413 NORTHWESTERN,
PENDING DRAM SHOP: Council Member Beatty-Hansen explained that she had requested to pull
this item in order to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve the Special Class C Liquor License (BW) Class
B Wine Permit, Outdoor Service & Sunday Sales for Wheatsfield Cooperative at 413 Northwestern
Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin, Junck. Voting Nay: None.
Abstaining due to Conflict of Interest: Beatty-Hansen.
REQUESTS FROM ISU HOMECOMING CENTRAL COMMITTEE FOR ISU
HOMECOMING EVENTS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021: Council Member Betcher
mentioned that she had pulled this item to speak about the fireworks. She noted that the Council
Action Form indicated that the request for fireworks would be on another Agenda, but wanted to
have a representative from ISU speak about what is being done to notify the citizens about the events
and fireworks. Ms. Betcher also wanted to know if anyone had spoken with the Veterans Center
Director about the fireworks. She commented that she is bringing this up as there have been
complaints in the past about veterans not expecting fireworks.
Carly Rahn, 715 Lynn Avenue, Ames, commented that she is one of the Homecoming Directors for
the Iowa State Homecoming Committee. She mentioned that she and the other Co-Director would
not have any problem reaching out to the Veterans Center. Ms. Rahn stated they could put together
an Outreach Plan for the Council regarding what steps they are going to take. She noted that they are
trying hard to work on community outreach and want the event to be bigger and better than ever. Ms.
Betcher stated she would appreciate having the Plan, and if everything works then it can be used
every year and she won’t have to pull this item from Consent in the future for further discussion. Ms.
Rahn went over what events will be happening during Homecoming week.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to approve the following ISU Homecoming Events on
Friday, October 22, 2021:
a.ExCYtement in the Streets
i.Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
ii.RESOLUTION NO. 21-352 approving closure of portions of Sunset Drive,
Ash Avenue, Gray Avenue, and Pearson Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
iii.RESOLUTION NO. 21-353 approving suspension of parking regulations for
closed areas from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday October 22, 2021
b.Central Campus Events
i.Motion approving blanket Vending License
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ii.RESOLUTION NO. 21-354 approving waiver of the Vending License fee
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: Richard Deyo, 505-8th Street, #2, Ames, stated that when COVID happened
he was given a notice by Commander Huff and Police Mental Health Advocate Julie Saxton that he
was unable to open the door to City Hall for people due to social distancing. He wanted to know if
he was able to go back to opening the door for people. Mr. Deyo noted that he had previously been
given an oath of office by the previous Mayor to be the official doorman for City Hall. He then
mentioned it would be more appropriate for him to speak during Council Comments and explained
that he has asked several times.
Mayor Haila closed Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATING AN APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION OF 28.43 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ALONG N. 500TH AVENUE
(PARCEL NO. 0906300120) IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE AMES CITY LIMITS:
Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann noted that this was a request to initiate an
annexation for approximately 28 acres of land. The application was for a 100% voluntary annexation
for the property located along North 500th Avenue just north of the Sunset Ridge Subdivision.
Director Diekmann stated that per City Council Policy once someone has filed a petition the request
is brought before City Council to get direction on whether to initiate the application or whether to
consider other options for annexation. In this case, the annexation is consistent with the Land Use
Policy Plan (LUPP), the area was identified as expansion for the City, and it will fit within the plans
for the City with infrastructure extensions and residential development. The question before the
Council was to: 1) proceed as requested with a 100% Voluntary Annexation; 2) consider adding
additional properties (which staff have identified along the west side of the property to make more
uniformed boundaries); or 3) reach out to the adjacent property owners to see what their interest in
annexation was.
Council Member Betcher asked Director Diekmann to point out which properties staff would reach
out to. Director Diekmann indicated on the map which five property owners would be contacted (for
a total of seven properties).
Mayor Haila opened public comment.
Justin Dodge, Hunziker Companies, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames, stated he hoped the Council received
his email stating that he had reached out to Dick and Rena Hall as well as David Junk, who both
indicated they wanted to be left in the county. He noted that Hunziker did not reach out to
McDorman-Sands or the Allemans about annexing into the City. Mr. Dodge commented that it is
their goal to bring this land into the City as 100% Voluntary, this way they are not forcing anyone
else to be annexed. He indicated that the parcels to the north could annex into the City anytime they
wanted to. It was mentioned that Hunziker Companies is filling up Sunset Ridge and will be
finishing out the rest of the lots this year and made available to builders. Mr. Dodge indicated that
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they are looking at this property to have single-family detached homes similar to what is in Sunset
Ridge and would like to get the process going.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Martin, to move ahead with Alternative 3, which states to
defer taking action regarding the Application for Voluntary Annexation and direct staff to send a
letter out to the four owners of abutting properties to gauge interest in being included in the
annexation.
Vote on Motion: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Martin, Junck. Voting Nay:
None. Abstaining due to Conflict of Interest: Gartin.
HEARING ON THE PRAIRIE VIEW INDUSTRIAL CENTER UTILITY EXTENSION
PROJECT: Public Works Director John Joiner explained that this project will extend the sanitary
sewer and water main infrastructure along East Lincoln Way. The Base Bid was to extend the
services to Teller Avenue (formerly 580th), and Alternate 1 would be to extend the services another
mile to the east to Potter Avenue (formerly 590th). When the bids were received, staff analyzed the
bids and the current bidding environment (due to the COVID pandemic). Staff’s recommendation
was to award the project as the Base Bid only.
Director Joiner noted that staff reviewed the available financing and explained the total General
Obligation (G.O.) bonds issued for this project was $5.3 million. To be on the conservative side, the
Council Action Form only listed $4.3 million, and that amount was listed on the application for the
Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grant. Director Joiner stated there is a total of $4.3
million available in G.O. Bonds and $1.5 million from the EDA Grant. To look at the funds needed
to award the Base Bid as well as the engineering and administration costs to finish the project, staff
would need to take $900,000 from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding. He pointed out that
the ARP funds were recently distributed to the City from the U.S. Treasury as part of the American
Rescue Plan Act. The City has received approximately half of the allocation of $7 million and will
receive another $7 million in May 2022. The purpose of the Act is to backfill lost revenues that have
occurred during and after the pandemic. Any remaining funds may be used for investments in water,
sewer, and broadband infrastructure. To move this project forward, staff is recommending using
$900,000 from the ARP funding in order to fund this utility extension project.
Council Member Gartin inquired what the City’s borrowing capacity would be if the City was to pay
for this project on its own without using the ARP funds. Director Joiner commented that staff would
first look for bond savings (unallocated bonds); however, the ARP funds are specifically for water,
sewer, and broadband projects. Mr. Joiner noted that this project would be the perfect use for the
ARP funds. Mr. Gartin asked to verify that the City has the resources to do this project without using
the federal funds. Director Joiner mentioned that the City was close to having the amount available
and did identify bond savings in the amount of $775,000, but still short the total amount of $900,000.
City Manager Steve Schainker stated that staff is providing more flexibility of the funding for future
projects. He noted the City doesn’t anticipate that the bidding climate is going to correct itself in the
near future. By freeing up the General Obligation Bonds, there will be flexibility to use those bonds
for bids that will come in higher than what was budgeted for streets or other projects. Mr. Schainker
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pointed out that the City is looking ahead and preparing for an unfavorable bidding climate for the
next few months. Mr. Gartin commented that if the City starts with the premise that the ARP funds
will be available to spend, then the staff’s proposal makes sense and he is supportive of the project.
He stated that his reservation is about the federal budget; the funding is an unsustainable course. His
preference was to send the money back to the federal government and have the City pay for the
project itself.
Mayor Haila opened the public hearing regarding the ARP funds and awarding the project. When
no one came forward, it was closed.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21-380 authorizing the use of
the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds in the amount of $900,000 for the Prairie View
Industrial Center Utility Extension Project.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Junck, Martin. Voting Nay:
Gartin. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these
Minutes.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21-381 approving the final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Keller Excavating, Inc., of Boone, Iowa, in the
amount of $6,168,791.40, contingent upon acceptance by the Economic Development
Administration (EDA).
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Junck, Martin. Voting Nay:
Gartin. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these
Minutes.
HEARING ON 2018/19 MAIN STREET PAVERS - BURNETT TO KELLOGG: Public Works
Director John Joiner mentioned this project continues the replacement of the Main Street pavers.
One block was completed from Clark Avenue to Burnett. This project was to bid for the remaining
three blocks of Main Street. The Base Bid was for Burnett Avenue to Kellogg Avenue and the
following four Alternates: 1) Alternate 1 - Main Street (Kellogg Avenue to Douglas Avenue); 2)
Main Street (Douglas Avenue to Duff Avenue); 3) Main Street paver material only (Kellogg Avenue
to Douglas Avenue); and 4) Main Street paver material only (Douglas Avenue to Duff Avenue). An
issue that happened with the first phase was that the existing pavers had a concrete setting base
underneath and the City intended to utilize that base; however, when the old pavers were removed,
staff found that the concrete base was “powder” in many locations. That finding brought the project
costs up more than what was originally anticipated. Staff recommended to award the Base Bid plus
Alternates 3 and 4. Director Joiner mentioned that with buying the materials now, staff would be able
to bid for the installation of the pavers later in the fall.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen asked why the concrete base crumbled and if the Council should
worry about that happening again. Mr. Joiner stated that staff believes it was caused by the overuse
of de-icing chemicals. With this project, staff is going to do a public education campaign with the
businesses located Downtown, snow removal companies, and contractors who do the de-icing.
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Through public education, staff is hoping that citizens will be more compliant, mindful, and
thoughtful about the amount of chemicals they are using on the pavement. It was noted that the
education campaign was going to be done in partnership with the Ames Chamber of Commerce and
Ames Main Street. Ms. Beatty-Hansen inquired about the experimental heated concrete that was
discussed at one time. Municipal Engineer Tracy Peterson commented that the heated concrete was
discussed during the Welch Avenue project. A group at ISU was working on developing the
technology, and the City continued to pursue the possibility, but never received a response regarding
commercial installation or mass installation. Ms. Peterson noted that it sounded promising, but not
sure where it was in production.
Council Member Betcher wanted to know if the education campaign was something that could be
used for residential communities as well. Ms. Peterson mentioned that they already do education
through the storm water program and staff reaches out to landscape companies. It was noted that they
can step up the education in the fall to remind citizens.
Council Member Martin mentioned that when the wall was taken down at the Tom Evans Plaza,
there was a discussion about having bollards put in for safety purposes. Mr. Martin thought these
bollards would show up during the repaving, but he hasn’t seen anything yet and asked for a status
update. Director Joiner commented that the bollards will be part of the larger street-scraping efforts
on Main Street. He noted that a little curb has been installed to provide somewhat of a safety
measure where the wall used to be, but will be looking at installing the bollards and other items later.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen inquired if the bike racks were part of the “other” items. She noted
that there used to be a bike rack by the U.S. Bank and that one was removed. Mr. Joiner mentioned
that staff will be looking at replacing the bike racks during that time.
Mayor Haila opened public input and closed it when no one requested to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21-382 approving the final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of $367,620 for the Base Bid plus Alternates 3 and 4.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON GRANTING EASEMENT TO INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT FOR A
GAS PIPELINE FROM THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF E. 13TH
STREET AND MAXWELL STREET SOUTH FOR 40 FEET ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF
MAXWELL STREET: Parks and Recreation Director Keith Abraham stated that the easement
request was from Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Iowa Corporation, for a permanent
easement on City property at the southeast corner of 13th Street and Maxwell Avenue, adjacent to
the Ames Municipal Cemetery. The easement would be 3-foot by 40-foot in size on the east side of
the right-of-way. IPL already has an underground gas line there and is getting ready for some
improvements along 13th Street. IPL wants to put in a new underground gas line. The City does not
have any structures or trees in the area. Staff recommended Alternative 1, which was to approve the
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Easement.
Mayor Haila opened the public hearing. It was closed when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21-383 approving the
easement to Interstate Power & Light for a gas pipeline from the right-of-way at the intersection of
E. 13th Street and Maxwell Street south for 40 feet along the east side of Maxwell Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
ORDINANCE REGARDING CHAPTER 23 (SUBDIVISION) TEXT AMENDMENTS
(SECOND AND THIRD READINGS AND ADOPTION REQUESTED): Planning and Housing
Director Diekmann commented that the Council gave staff direction in April 2021 to address some
Chapter 23 updates. There will also be some changes to Chapter 29 that will be coming later this
summer. Mr. Diekmann noted that the significant changes were: 1) giving staff approval authority
over the Plat of Survey for boundary line adjustments and conveyance parcels; 2) staff is simplifying
some of the steps, which, will save some time for customers; and 3) no discretion is being lost by
the City and no new standards are being created.
The Public Hearing was opened by the Mayor and closed when no one asked to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance regarding
Chapter 23 (Subdivision) Text Amendments.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Martin, 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 Gartin, seconded by Junck, to pass on second and third readings and adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 4441 regarding Chapter 23 (Subdivision) Text Amendments.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila explained that there
were three items on Dispositions. The first was a letter from Natalie C. Carran, Project Architect for
SB&A Architects, LLC, requesting a Land Use Policy Plan Amendment for the property located at
1621 Wilson Avenue.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to request a memo from staff regarding the
possibility of a Land Use Policy Plan Amendment for the property located at 1621 Wilson Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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The second item was a letter from Ells T. Cackler and Elizabeth A. Cackler asking the Council to
permit a three-lot subdivision on their property at 4909 W. 190th Street.
City Manager Steve Schainker mentioned the request from the Cacklers may be problematic.
Director Diekmann stated in the Fringe Plan, the Cackler’s property is in a natural area designation
where the City does not allow divisions. The Cacklers are asking for the Council to consider options
for them to divide their property. Mr. Schainker inquired if the change was allowed would it also
change the Fringe Plan. Director Diekmann stated he is not sure of the answer to that question; he
didn’t think staff would change the entire Fringe Plan to allow for one subdivision, but there may
be other options that the County would accept.
Council Member Martin asked if the Council asked for a memo from staff would there be any
additional information to add besides what has already been presented. Director Diekmann explained
that staff would review the request and then provide a Memo letting the Council know where staff
stands on the issue along with the county.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to request a memo from staff along with reaching
out to the County to understand everyone’s position on the request.
Vote on Motion: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Martin, Junck. Voting Nay:
None. Abstaining due to Conflict of Interest: Gartin.
The last item was a memo from Kelly Diekmann, Planning & Housing Director, regarding a Text
Amendment request for the Ansley Ames Development.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Martin, to put the Text Amendment request for the Ansley Ames
Development on a future agenda for discussion.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Betcher commented that she is going to be giving a
lecture for the Ames History Museum Lecture Series next Wednesday on the history of people of
color in Ames up to 1940. She would love to have community members along with Council
Members attend the lecture. The Mayor asked if the lecture would be recorded. Ms. Betcher
explained that she thought it would be recorded and maintained on the Ames History Museum
YouTube site, but she has not confirmed that. The lecture will be on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at
7:00 p.m. via Zoom. To get the link you would go to the Facebook page for the History Museum and
request the registration link.
Council Member Gartin stated he had sent the Council a proposal to have a Workshop dealing with
the bike infrastructure of the community. He noted that, as the Council approaches the Budget and
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) recommendations, he felt it would be helpful to have a broad
conversation about where the City is investing in bike infrastructure.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to have a Workshop to discuss bike infrastructure in
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the community and when the following would be discussed: 1) brief overview of the City’s existing
trail system and how the City partners with ISU on the institutional trails; 2) review of the Complete
Streets Plan and how the City maintains the trails; 3) the possibility of using eminent domain to fill
gaps in the system; 4) the current CIP project for trails; and 5) the Countys efforts to connect the City
of Ames with the High Trestle Trail.
Council Member Gartin encouraged staff to reach out to the City’s partners with the Ames Bicycle
Coalition, Team Velo, ISU, and the Ames Public Schools.
Council Member Martin mentioned that he supports improving the bike infrastructure, but the way
it is described sounded like an information push event rather than something that Council would
make decisions on. He wanted to know if there was interest from other organizations to get the
Council’s attention. Mr. Gartin noted he was not sure, but his request is an informational aspect and
he believed the community is interested in how the City prioritizes what trail segment should be
worked on first and if there are other areas that the City should consider. He explained he is looking
at a comprehensive fly over and then creating a space for the community to give input as to priorities
going forward. Council Member Beatty-Hansen commented that she liked the idea of involving Iowa
State University since a lot of the infrastructure involves their property.
Mayor Haila asked Mr. Schainker what the process would be for budget preparations for next year.
Mr. Schainker noted that the Council had given staff the goal of allocating $1.2 million a year for
bike paths and $1.5 million was allocated. He explained that there is time, but would recommend
having a Workshop in the Fall when everyone is back in town. It was noted that the Comprehensive
Plan would need to be done first, but maybe have a Workshop later in the Fall.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Haila mentioned that on Saturday, June 26, 2021, there will be a ribbon cutting for the
Miracle Field and All-Inclusive Playground. The ribbon cutting starts at 10:00 a.m.; however, the
final Miracle League ball game will start at 9:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
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Amy L. Colwell, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk
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