HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - September 28, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00 p.m.
on September 28, 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 present.
PROCLAMATION FOR “WATERSHED AWARENESS MONTH,” OCTOBER 2021: Mayor
Haila proclaimed October 2021 as “Watershed Awareness Month.” He urged every Story County
citizens to recognize the importance of the watershed in which they live and to commit to keep
learning and identifying how to make a difference, even in their own backyard. Accepting the
Proclamation was City of Ames Municipal Engineer Tracy Peterson, City of Ames Stormwater
Resource Analyst Liz Calhoun, Prairie Rivers of Iowa Executive Director Penny Brown Huber,
Prairie Rivers of Iowa Watershed Educator Dan Haug, and City of Ames Environmental Specialist
Dustin Albrecht. Ms. Peterson explained that everyone lives in a watershed as every drop of water
leads to a body of water. Unfortunately, with droughts, those loads are continuing to build-up, and
when the City gets a heavier rain of an inch or more, it will all go down the storm sewer and into the
streams.
A series of special events highlighting water quality and natural resources will be available. On
September 30, 2021, Chad Pregracke, author of “From the Bottom Up: One Man’s Crusade to Clean
America’s Rivers” will be giving a presentation in the Ames City Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.; Wild and
Scenic Film Festival will be held on October 1, 2021, in the City of Ames Auditorium; and on
October 2, 2021, is the river and stream cleanup.
PROCLAMATION FOR “FIRE PREVENTION WEEK,” OCTOBER 3 - 9, 2021: The week
of October 3 - 9, 2021, was proclaimed by the Mayor as “Fire Prevention Week.” He encouraged all
citizens of Ames to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” for Fire Prevention Week 2021 and to support
the many public safety activities and efforts of the Ames Fire Department. The Proclamation was
accepted by Deputy Fire Chiefs Doug Allen and Thomas Hackett along with several members of the
Fire Department. Deputy Fire Chief Allen stated the Fire Department has a robust smoke detector
program where if a citizen calls for help a crew will go to the citizen’s house and help install and
hardwire the system. Mr. Allen noted that during his career “fire prevention” has always been a big
topic and the number of fires has gone down; he believed this is due to fire education. Mr. Allen
mentioned that the Fire Department responds to fires, but also vehicle extrications, ice rescue, water
rescue, hazardous material response, and EMS response.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Haila announced that the amount for Item No. 23: Change Order No.
1 to Blade Runner Turbomachinery Services, LLC, for Unit 8 Turbine Generator Overhaul project
should be $607,678.37 (not $564,300).
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda.
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving Minutes of Special City Council Meeting held August 31, 2021 and
Regular City Council Meeting held September 14, 2021
3.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period September 1 - 15, 2021
4.Motion certifying Civil Service candidates
5.Motion approving new 12-Month Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday
Sales - Sips and Paddy’s Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue
6.Motion approving ownership update for Class C Beer Permit with Class B Wine Permit and
Sunday Sales - Aldi, Inc. #48, 108 South 5th Street
7.Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits and Liquor Licenses:
a.Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carry-Out
Beer) and Sunday Sales - Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #2, 640 Lincoln Way
b.Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carry-Out
Beer) and Sunday Sales - Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 3800 W Lincoln Way
c.Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Bullseye Restaurant Group LLC,
(Boulder Tap House), 114 South Duff Avenue
d.Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carry-Out
Beer) and Sunday Sales - CVS/Pharmacy #10452, 2420 Lincoln Way #104
e.Class C Beer Permit with Class B Wine Permit and Sunday Sales - Aldi, Inc. #48,
108 South 5th Street
f.Class B Beer with Sunday Sales - Macubana, 116 Welch Avenue Pending Dram
Shop Insurance
g.Class B Beer with Sunday Sales - Chica Shack Ames, 131 Welch Avenue Pending
Dram Shop Insurance
h.Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales - Docs Stop 5, 2720 E 13th Street
i.Class C Liquor License with Class B Native Wine Permit, Outdoor Service, and
Sunday Sales - AJ’s Ultra Lounge, 2401 Chamberlain Street Pending Dram Shop
Insurance
8.RESOLUTION NO. 21-527 authorizing the Mayor to sign Certificate of Consistency with
City’s 2019-2023 CDBG Consolidated Plan on behalf of ACCESS for funding from Iowa
Finance Authority
9.Motion approving request from ISU Homecoming Central Committee for Fireworks Permit
for display from ISU Central Campus at midnight on Friday October 22, for Mass
Campaniling.
10.RESOLUTION NO. 21-506 approving Encroachment Permit Agreement for Sign at 316
Main Street
11.RESOLUTION NO. 21-507 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2021-4 to Municipal
Code
12.RESOLUTION NO. 21-508 approving update to City Sick Leave Policy
13.2021 Symposium on Building Inclusive Organizations event in partnership with the Ames
Chamber of Commerce and Iowa State University Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-509 authorizing the expenditure of $5,000 ($2,500 Council
budget, $1,500 Council Contingency, and $1,000 Ames Human Relations
Commission)
14.RESOLUTION NO. 21-510 approving Police Department’s participation in the Governor’s
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Traffic Safety Bureau Nighttime Seat Belt Enforcement Grant Program
15.RESOLUTION NO. 21-511 approving Service Agreement between City of Ames and
Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc.
16.Flood Mitigation - River Flooding:
a.R RESOLUTION NO. 21-512 approving Purchase Agreements for land acquisitions:
i.Parcel 3: Kenneth and Marjory Howe Trust - $85,050.92 (partial acquisition)
ii.Parcel 3: Jim Howe - $9,400 (tenant compensation)
iii.Parcel 5: RL Enterprises LLC - $196,134.48 (partial acquisition)
iv.Parcel 5: Red Lobster - $84,944 (tenant compensation)
b.RESOLUTION NO. 21-513 approving preliminary plans and specifications for
Ioway Creek Restoration and Flood Mitigation Project; setting November 3, 2021,
as bid due date and November 9, 2021, as date of public hearing
17.RESOLUTION NO. 21-514 approving Amendment to Financial Assistance Award through
Economic Development Administration for Prairie View Industrial Utility Extension
18.RESOLUTION NO. 21-515 awarding upfitting of two Public Works/Traffic trucks to Truck
Equipment of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $67,622
19.RESOLUTION NO. 21-516 awarding Contract for CyRide 2022 HVAC Improvement
Project to Stein Heating and Cooling Inc., of Webster City, Iowa, in the amount of $499,600
(base bid and bid Alt. 2)
20.RESOLUTION NO. 21-517 approving contract and bond for Tahira and Labh Hira Park
Concrete Work
21.RESOLUTION NO. 21-518 approving Change Order No. 1 to Blade Runner
Turbomachinery Services, LLC, of Navasota, Texas, for Unit 8 Turbine Generator Overhaul
project in the amount of $607,678.37
22.Homewood Golf Course Clubhouse Project:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 21-519 approving Change Order No. 1 to R. H. Grabau
Construction, Inc., of Boone, Iowa, in the amount of $14,309.01
b.RESOLUTION NO. 21-520 accepting completion of Contract
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.
Richard Deyoe, 505-8th Street, #2, Ames, Iowa, stated THAT about a month ago he had spoken with
the Mayor outside of City Hall regarding the motto for Ames. Mr. Deyoe had recommended having
the motto be “Name Ames Home,” but it was named “Smart Choice.” He commented that he was
very hurt by the process of choosing a new motto. Mr. Deyoe mentioned that he was previously
outside City Hall opening the door for employees and was offering to take people out for lunch and
someone called the police. He said he was told by the Police Department that if he took someone out
to lunch, they were going to take him to prison. Mr. Deyoe commented that he was not sure why the
cops were called on him. He explained that he was upset about the letter he received that barred him
from being at City Hall as he considered opening the door as his job.
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The Mayor closed Public Forum when no one further came forward to speak.
STAFF REPORT ON SIDEWALK INFILL/COMPLETE STREETS FOR UPCOMING
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (TOP-O-HOLLOW0 AND OPAL DRIVE):
Municipal Engineer Tracy Peterson advised that the City is working on the design for next year’s
construction projects. She stated that the Asphalt Street Pavement Improvement Program (Multiple
Locations) needed Council direction regarding sidewalk infill.
Public Works Engineer Hafiz Ibrahim mentioned that most of the streets in this Program have
sidewalks on both sides of the street except for Top-O-Hollow Road and Opal Drive. These two
streets have a sidewalk on only one side of the road. A map showed that there is an existing sidewalk
on the south side of Top-O-Hollow. Per the Complete Streets Plan, it is recommended sidewalks be
installed on both sides of the streets. Mr. Ibrahim noted that there were a few issues with putting the
sidewalk on the north side of Top-O-Hollow. The infill of sidewalk on the north side of Top-O-
Hollow Road will increase the cost of the Top-O-Hollow Road project by 24% or an additional
$307,000, and this exceeds the 22% cost increase threshold indicated in the Complete Streets Plan.
There are also several issues with the design that interfere with implementation of the infill of the
sidewalk. These included removing mature trees, relocation of existing electric overhead poles/lines,
and replacing all existing driveways to meet ADA requirements. Ms. Peterson noted that the
$307,000 does not include the cost to relocate the five electric poles. On Opal Drive, there is existing
sidewalk connectivity on the entire east side of the street. To include infill of sidewalk on the west
side of Opal Drive will increase the cost of the Opal Drive project by 32% or an additional $67,200.
There are also several issues with the design that would interfere with the implementation of the
infill of sidewalk. This would include replacing all existing driveways to meet ADA requirements
and changing the existing driveway slope at 220 Crystal Street from 8.6% to an unacceptable 21%.
Council Member Gartin explained that some Residential streets don’t have any sidewalks (i.e., Ross
Road) and wanted to know about the prioritization of infill. Municipal Engineer Peterson explained
that in previous years, staff had come before the Council for areas that were not fully connected on
one side of the street, and connectivity was done. On this project, there is connectivity on both Top-
O-Hollow Road and Opal Drive, and this would be adding infill if the Council wanted it. Other
locations, such as Ross Road, would come forward in the Capital Improvements Plan to do road
improvements. Mr. Gartin clarified that what is driving certain areas is because the street in this area
is being redone. It was confirmed that was correct.
Ms. Peterson explained that staff will hold public information meetings for these projects with all
the residents/businesses to discuss the scope of the project.
Council Member Betcher inquired what the condition of the sidewalk was on the other side of the
street where there is connectivity. Ms. Peterson noted that they had driven through the area earlier
and did not see any areas that were clearly vaulted, missing panels, or causing an obstruction. She
explained that if there are one or two faults while working on the project the City can fix those or
identify the area and notify the property owners.
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Council Member Martin mentioned that it sounded like it was currently not part of the process to
look at the condition of the existing sidewalks. Ms. Peterson explained that the existing sidewalks
are the responsibility of the adjacent property owners, and the City is looking at accessibility. Mr.
Martin wondered if the Council would want to make it a priority to check the condition of existing
sidewalks when there is a major road reconstruction project. The Council could formally say “let’s
make sure all the sidewalks are in good condition, even the ones that are not formally part of the
project.” He commented that it may just be having a staff member walk through the area and make
notes and have a letter sent to the property owner. Ms. Peterson noted that with that suggestion, staff
would need some direction to start incorporating that into the Capital Improvements Plan or start
including the appropriate staff to do a walk-through of the area and to notify property owners.
Council Member Betcher questioned who sends out the letters to notify homeowners. Ms. Peterson
stated it would be done between the Public Works Operations Department and Inspections Division.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen noted that currently it is a complaint-based system only.
Mayor Haila opened the public hearing. It was closed when no one came forward to speak on the
item.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Alternative 1, which was to direct staff to design
both projects with no new sidewalk infill.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Corrieri, to ask staff in future planning stages, to review the existing
sidewalk quality in addition to the ADA compliance, and report it as part of the investigation of the
project in the Staff Report.
Council Member Gartin asked if that should be part of the Complete Streets Program. Mr. Martin
stated he was not asking to make a change to the Complete Streets Program. Ms. Peterson mentioned
that collecting data for a while is always helpful before changing any policies. She felt that staff
could incorporate Mr. Martin’s motion more informally, and if it started to impact project costs, they
might need to look at doing something different. She noted that staff is already doing walk-throughs
of the area and could incorporate walking the sidewalks as well.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
APPLICATION AND CRITERIA FOR ARTS CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAM: Assistant City
Manager Brian Phillips stated that the Council allocated $200,000 for a one-time Arts Capital Grant
Program. Feedback was received from the Public Art Commission (PAC) and the Commission on
The Arts (COTA) as to what the program would look like. He mentioned that it was important to
note that the concept for this Program does not necessarily mean someone would have to be an “art
organization” to take advantage of it. The criteria have been written broadly so any organization that
might have arts, performance, or an entertaining function could submit an application for possible
funding. Staff had provided a series of questions for the applicants to help determine what the project
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would create/do that would offer something different for the community. Mr. Phillips stated that it
is important to provide ample time for the individuals/organizations that are intending to apply to:
1) develop a well-thought-out proposal, and 2) implement a “fully cooked” project. In order to
achieve those two items, staff proposed to have the application period be approximately two months
to provide applicants time to prepare their proposals. He noted that the period of time that the
organization, individual, or entity would have to complete the improvements would roughly be a year
and a-half.
Council Member Corrieri commented that she thought she had read somewhere about the spend-
down requirement, and asked what the time requirement was for the funds to be spent. Mr. Phillips
stated that the project would need to be completed by June 30, 2023, however, he didn’t think that
date was on the criteria form. He explained that the next step would be to develop a contract and that
information would be included along with any other terms needed to be compliant with accounting
standards.
Council Member Betcher asked if the spaces had to be permanent (fixed) spaces or could the spaces
be mobile. She said she was asking because of the new “Music on the Move.” Mr. Phillips stated that
when thinking of capital, you think about something that is lasting, and not necessarily a brick-and-
mortar structure. The criteria that were created stated to “create, renovate, or improve a space for arts
or artists.” He mentioned that a stage that could be parked in a garage and taken out regularly over
a period of five years could be interpreted to count, but it would be up to the evaluation committee
to make that determination. Mr. Phillips cautioned that there are a lot of Capital Grant Programs that
exclude vehicles because those can cause additional issues. He encouraged the Council to avoid
vehicles for an agency or an organization. Council Member Corrieri pointed out that the Council had
excluded vehicles in the Human Services Capital Program. Ms. Betcher explained that she was trying
to think of things that people might propose that the Council may not necessarily want to fund.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen stated she would encourage everyone to apply. Ms. Corrieri noted
there could be potential challenges; anytime anyone is applying for a Capital Grant, vehicles are
often excluded from any type of funding because it could cause a lot of challenges. Mr. Phillips
explained there are multiple issues with vehicles, but a mobile music stage is a unique idea. He felt
it was important to note that nothing is going to be awarded without approval by the City Council
first. The Council will see the recommendations, and it will be up to the Council to determine if the
project meets their interests.
Mayor Haila mentioned that under the Arts Capital Grant Program, under “Eligible Projects, Item
No. 7 states “include matching funds of at least 25% from the recipient. Matching funds must be in
the form of cash. In-kind contributions are not eligible for use as matching funds.” He wanted to
clarify that “cash” was something that could be borrowed and thought it would be beneficial to
include a definition. Mr. Phillips explained that they will ask for a budget submittal that will
differentiate between in-kind contributions and various cash loans. If there were any questions from
the applicants, the committee would be happy to answer them.
The Mayor noted that sometimes there are pre-conference meetings where someone can ask
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questions, and he wanted to know if this could be done. Mr. Phillips stated he didn’t believe the
feedback from PAC and COTA made that kind of recommendation, but it was something that could
be done. It was noted that typically there are not many questions upfront.
Mayor Haila opened public comment. It was closed when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Corrieri, to approve the Arts Capital Grant Program outline and
application.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE AMES URBAN FRINGE PLAN FRAMEWORK AND
LAND USE CLASS MAP TO CHANGE THE LAND LOCATED AT 2105 AND 2421
DAYTON AVENUE FROM AGRICULTURAL & FARM SERVICE TO PLANNED
INDUSTRIAL: City Planner Justin Moore explained that this was a request for a Minor
Amendment to the Ames Urban Fringe Plan Framework and Land Use Class Map. He noted that the
property is located on the west side of Dayton Avenue between BASF and the Eagles Loft Daycare
directly across from the USDA labs. The property owner plans to eventually annex the property to
the City for a smaller scale industrial development. In order to begin the process, the Land Use
Designation outside of the City limits, in Story County, has to fit an Urban Service category. Planned
Industrial in the Urban Services category is what the current Land Use Plan requires for an
Annexation to be considered.
Mr. Moore noted that there is a small portion of Natural Area on the northwest corner of the property
that will remain as a Natural Area designation, but both properties will fall under the Urban Services
category. The change from the Rural Service and Agricultural Conservation Area to the Urban
Services category follows the intent of the Draft Ames 2040 Future Land Use Plan, which designates
the area for future development categorized as Employment. While the Ames 2040 is not yet
officially adopted, the initial findings for including it in the draft Plan apply to this ad hoc
consideration of a Fringe Plan Amendment at this time as it was not predicated on any other specific
improvement or land use change in the area. It is anticipated the Plan would be adopted later this
winter, shortly after annexation. Approval of the Amendment is required by both the City Council
and the Board of Supervisors per the cooperative 28E Agreement. This will be brought to the Board
of Supervisors in October 2021.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen asked how this request was different from the small area along
South Bell that is currently under a Tax Increment Financing (TIF). City Manager Steve Schainker
commented that the location on South Bell is at capacity and more areas are needed. He explained
this project may request to become a TIF project sometime in the future, and the City would
recommend it to be a competitive type approach. The property owner needs the Land Use change
in order to develop the property regardless of TIF.
Council Member Betcher wanted to know if the Natural Area would always be an Overlay
Designation. Mr. Moore stated that in this case the Natural Area is a Land Use Class Designation
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or Framework Designation. The City does have an environmentally sensitive overlay and that applies
to the Cities Floodplains and Floodways. Once annexation and rezoning occur, the entire property
will be rezoned, but will still have the Framework of the Natural Area. Ms. Betcher asked if the rest
of the area had an underlying Natural Designation. Mr. Moore answered that there may be something
within the County, but the City does not have anything that applies to this area.
Mayor Haila opened the public hearing. The Mayor closed the hearing after no one requested to
speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21-521 approving a Minor
Amendment to the Ames Urban Fringe Plan Framework and Land Use Class Map to change the land
located at 2105 and 2421 Dayton Avenue from Agricultural & Farm Service to Planned Industrial.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AMES AND YOUTH
AND SHELTER SERVICES FOR PARKING LOT P: The public hearing was opened by Mayor
Haila. No one came forward to speak on this topic, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21-522 approving the Lease
Agreement between the City of Ames and Youth and Shelter Services for Parking Lot P in a term
of ten-years.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON REQUEST TO VACATE EXISTING PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT
LOCATED ALONG THE EASTERN TEN FEET OF 4901 WALLER STREET: Municipal
Engineer Tracy Peterson noted that the property owner had contacted the Planning & Housing
Department and requested a Pedestrian Easement be vacated in order to expand his driveway. The
purpose of the easement was to provide access from the properties along Waller Street to the future
Edwards Elementary School. The pedestrian easement has not been paved or used as an access to
Edwards Elementary School since it was first established by the Final Plat. The Site Plan for the
school was approved in 2013 and included a stormwater detention basin near the rear of the property.
The basin obstructs any future pedestrian path from Waller Street to the school building.
Mayor Haila opened the public hearing. There was no one wishing to speak, and the Mayor closed
the hearing.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21-523 vacating the existing
Pedestrian Easement located along the eastern ten feet of 4901 Waller Street.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
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HEARING ON SE 16TH STREET AND SOUTH DUFF AVENUE TRANSMISSION
MODIFICATIONS: Mayor Haila declared the public hearing open. He closed the hearing after no
one came forward to speak on this issue.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21-524 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding a contract to IES Commercial of Holdrege, Nebraska, in the amount
of $529,140.38 (inclusive of sales tax).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATION TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila asked the Council to take
a moment to deviate from the Agenda to address one of the items under Dispositions. The Mayor
explained there was a memo from Electric Services Director Donald Kom regarding Retail Solar Net
Metering Revenue. Council Member Martin noted he liked the proposal in the Memo, and was
grateful that staff will be doing further investigating in the Fall. He asked that when staff started to
investigate the rebate only model, if it would be possible to investigate if there were any
improvements that could be made to that application, permitting, and/or approval procedures.
Electric Services Director Don Kom mentioned that staff could look at that; however in 2018/19,
staff had reviewed all the processes from Inspections to Electric to Planning and Housing. Mr. Kom
stated that the Electric Utility Operations Review and Advisory Board (EUROAB) has been looking
at net metering and looking at how the Program is being used. Staff wanted to look at ways to create
programs that work towards allowing everyone in the community the opportunity to set up solar
panels. He noted that the Solar Farm still has SunSmart Power Packs available for purchase.
Council Member Gartin asked if the City should be looking at Net Metering in the context of climate
action planning. Director Kom mentioned they are looking at different models and the pros and cons
of each model.
HEARING ON NUISANCE ASSESSMENTS: The Mayor noted that the sidewalk
repair/replacement was paid in full by the property owner, and the only assessment the Council
would be considering is the snow/ice removal.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and closed it after there was no one wishing to speak.
Council Member Gartin wanted to know if any of the parties had contacted the City to offer an
explanation as to why they haven’t paid the bill. Finance Director Duane Pitcher commented that no
one had contacted the City.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21-525 approving
assessing costs of snow/ice removal and certifying the assessments to the Story County Treasurer.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Martin. Voting Nay:
None. Abstaining due to Conflict: Gartin. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
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HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR
CARRYOVERS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2020/21: Finance Director Duane Pitcher stated all the
projects and associated budgeted expenditures and funding sources were approved by City Council
as part of the fiscal year 2020/21 budget, but were not completed during the year. This Amendment
provides formal Council authority to carry forward the appropriation for projects and other work that
will not be spent until fiscal year 2021/22.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and closed it after there was no one wishing to speak.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21-526 to amend the FY
2021/22 Budget for carry-over amounts for FY 2020/22.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
ORDINANCE REMOVING ALL PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITORIUMS,
THEATERS, STADIUMS, AND ARENAS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN SERVICE
CENTER AND CAMPUSTOWN SERVICE CENTER ZONING DISTRICTS: Moved by
Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading an Ordinance removing all parking
requirements for auditoriums, theaters, stadiums, and arena within the Downtown Service Center
and Campustown Service Center Zoning Districts.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, CREATING THE RESIDENT POLICE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to pass on second
reading an Ordinance, as previously amended, creating the Resident Police Advisory Committee.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATION TO COUNCIL: The Mayor mentioned there was one
item remaining under Dispositions. It was an email from Ashley Terrell requesting a speed study to
be conducted on Ridgetop Road. City Manager Steve Schainker stated that, rather than requesting
a memo, he would recommend directing the Traffic Engineer to put this project on the list to perform
a speed study. He mentioned that this would be added to other projects.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to direct the Traffic Engineer to put Ridgetop Road
on the list to complete a speed study sometime in the future.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Ex officio Trevor Poundstone stated that he will be talking to the
Student Government Senate about the Ames Plan 2040 and the Climate Action Plan at its next
meeting. He is also working on setting a date for the Joint Student Government/City Council
meeting.
Council Member Gartin congratulated the Octagon Center for the Arts for its success on the 50th
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Anniversary of the Octagon Art Festival. He explained that the program he mentioned at the last
meeting on recidivism was held on September 23, 2021, and is now available on the Ames NAACP
Facebook site or on YouTube. He encouraged everyone to take a moment and watch the presentation.
Council Member Betcher noted that last Saturday was the first “Engagement Festival - Play Ames -
Imagine Your City.” She thanked everyone who came out to help and felt everyone enjoyed the day.
There is now a new mural on the side of the building at the corner of 5th and Burnett. Ms. Betcher
mentioned the most exciting thing for her was seeing the City’s Small Arts Grant Program in action
at both the Engagement Festival and the Octagon Art Festival.
Mayor Haila noted that on October 6, 2021, at noon, is the “Healthiest State Walk,” in Ames and
encouraged citizens to join.
CLOSED SESSION: Council Member Martin asked City Attorney Mark Lambert if there was a
legal reason to go into Closed Session. Mr. Lambert replied in the affirmative, citing Section
21.5(1)c, Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently in or threatened to be in litigation.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Junck, to go into Closed Session.
The City Council entered into a Closed Session at 7:06 p.m. and reconvened in Regular Session at
7:09 p.m.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Martin, to approve the settlement with Anna Ernst in the amount
of $20,000.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Martin. Voting Nay:
Gartin. Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 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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