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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JANUARY 14, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00
p.m. on the 14th day of January 2025, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark
Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were City Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria
Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck and Anita Rollins. Ex officio Emily Boland
joined the meeting electronically.
PROCLAMATION FOR "SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION
MONTH," JANUARY 2025: Mayor Haila presented the proclamation to Dr. George Belitsos,
the Chair of the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery. Dr. Belitsos encouraged
the community to be vigilant and call the national hotline at 888-373-7888 to report any suspicious
activity. He invited the community to attend a panel discussion on January 27th at 7:10 p.m. at the
Memorial Union Sunroom to learn more about sex trafficking in Iowa.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Betcher requested to pull Item No. 11: Resolution waiving
formal bidding requirements and awarding a contract to Stiver's Ford, of Waukee, IA for two Ford
Hybrid Police Interceptors in the amount of $94,638.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to approve the Consent Agenda less Item No. 11.
2. Motion approving payment of claims
3. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on December
17, 2024, and Special City Council Meeting on December 26, 2024
4. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period December 1 -15, 2024, and
December 16- 31, 2024
5. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
6. Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Staybridge Suites Ames,
2111 Isaac Newton Drive
7. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 1614 S. Kellogg Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
b. American Legion Post #37, 225 Main, Class F Liquor License, Pending Dramshop
Review
c. Springhill Suites, 1810 SE 16th St, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
d. Dublin Bay, 320 S 16th, Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and
Catering Privilege, Pending Dramshop Review
e. The Filling Station, 2400 University Blvd., Class E Liquor License
f. Clouds Coffee, 119 Stanton Ave Suite 701, Class C Retail Alcohol License
g. Hy-Vee Market Café, 3800 Lincoln Way, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege, Pending Dramshop Review
h. Chipotle Mexican Grill, 435 S. Duff Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
i. Perkins #1025, 325 South Duff Avenue, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
j. Cy's Roost, 121 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service, Pending Dramshop Review
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 25-001 approving requests from Fitness Sports Ames' Turkey Trot
on November 27, 2025 for partial road closures on:
a. 5th Street from Burnett Avenue to Clark Avenue
b. Clark Avenue from 5th Street to Main Street
c. Main Street from Clark Avenue to 6th Street
d. 6th Street from Northwestern Avenue to Brookside Park
e. Ridgewood Avenue from 13th Street to 6th Street
f. Burnett Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street
9. RESOLUTION NO. 25-002 approving contract and bond for the Carr Park Agility Course
Project with Caliber Concrete, LLC of Adair, Iowa
10. Lloyd Kurtz Park Mini-Pitch Project:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 25-003 approving contract and bond for Bid Package 1 –
Concrete & Grading with Caliber Concrete, LLC of Adair, Iowa
b. RESOLUTION NO. 25-004 approving Contract and bond for Bid Package 2 – Mini-
Pitch System, Lights, and Acrylic Surfacing with Caliber Concrete, LLC of Adair,
Iowa
c. RESOLUTION NO. 25-005 approving contract and bond for Bid Package 3 –
Electrical with Van Maanen Electric Inc, of Newton, Iowa
11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-006 waiving formal bidding requirements and awarding a contract
to Stiver's Ford, of Waukee, IA for two Ford Hybrid Police Interceptors in the amount of
$94,638
12. RESOLUTION NO. 25-007 awarding contract to JHB Group, Inc. of Richmond, IL in the
amount of $208,804.68 for a Fire Safety Trailer
13. RESOLUTION NO. 25-008 awarding contract to RESCO of Ankeny, IA for the purchase
of three-phase pad mounted transformers in the amount of $236,394.03
14. RESOLUTION NO. 25-009 awarding contract to WHKS & Co., of Ames, IA, for
Engineering and Design Services for Ada Hayden Heritage Park Path Reconstruction, in an
amount not to exceed $88,600
15. RESOLUTION NO. 25-010 awarding contract renewal to Insight Public Sector, of Dallas,
TX for Microsoft software licensing and support in the amount not to exceed $216,028.28
16. RESOLUTION NO. 25-011 approving contract documents for Pharmacy Benefit Manager
(PBM) Services with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa effective April 1, 2025
17. RESOLUTION NO. 25-012 waiving the purchasing policy and awarding a contract to Ion
Wave Technologies, Inc. for Vendor Management and Electronic Bidding System Software
in the amount of $69,580
18. RESOLUTION NO. 25-013 approving Change Order No. 1 to Con-Struct, Inc. of Ames, IA
for the 2023/24 Shared Use Path System Expansion
19. RESOLUTION NO. 25-014 approving change order to Simmons, Perrine, Moyer, Bergman
PLC of Cedar Rapids, IA, for Outside Legal Services related to the Steven L. Schainker
Plaza
20. RESOLUTION NO. 25-015 approving Amendment No. 2 to WHKS & Co. Ames, IA, for
the Engineering Services Agreement for the 2022/23 Shared Use Path System Expansion -
Grand Avenue
21. RESOLUTION NO. 25-016 approving the plans and specifications for the 2024/25 Arterial
Street Pavement Improvements (Hyland Ave), setting February 18, 2025, as the bid due date
through the Iowa DOT and February 25, 2025, as the date of Public Hearing
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22. RESOLUTION NO. 25-017 accepting completion of CyRide 2023 HVAC Improvement
Project and releasing the retainage in the amount of $27,024.32 to Mechanical Comfort Inc.
of Ames, IA
23. RESOLUTION NO. 25-018 accepting completion of CyRide Electric Bus System Upgrades
Project and releasing the retainage in the amount of $14,302.15 to Jaspering Electric Inc. of
Ames, IA
24. RESOLUTION NO. 25-019 accepting completion of CyRide's 2023 Shop Rehabilitation
Project and releasing the retainage in the amount of $23,044.03 to R.H. Grabau Construction
Inc. of Boone, IA
25. RESOLUTION NO. 25-020 accepting completion of the City Hall Interior Improvements
(Carpet and Base in Hallways and Conference Rooms) by Phillips' Floors Inc., of Indianola,
IA in the amount of $128,777
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TWO FORD HYBRID POLICE INTERCEPTORS:
Director of Fleet and Facilities Corey Mellies highlighted how the purchase would support the
Climate Action Plan (CAP) at the request of Council Member Betcher. He expressed his hope that
the market had corrected from previous supply chain obstacles and stated that the City would
continue to electrify the fleet.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-006 waiving
formal bidding requirements and awarding a contract to Stiver's Ford, of Waukee, IA for two Ford
Hybrid Police Interceptors in the amount of $94,638.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila held a moment of silence in memory of Richard Deyo, an avid
City Council attendee and Public Forum participant who recently passed.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Jan Kvach, Ames, expressed her concern for the unhoused in Ames and requested a community
warming shelter be considered.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
ENERGY AUDIT SERVICES FOR CITY OF AMES FACILITIES: As there were no
questions for staff, Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-021 awarding a contract
to Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC of Ames, IA for energy audit services for City of Ames
facilities and the add alternate assessment for rooftop solar PV feasibility, in an amount not to
exceed $102,600.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
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made a portion of these Minutes.
THE REALLOCATION OF $11,250 TOWARDS HOMELESSNESS OUTREACH:
Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck reviewed that at the November 12, 2024, meeting of the
City Council, Council approved up to $15,000 towards partnering with Iowa State University (ISU)
Extension and Outreach to convene service providers to develop an inventory of services for the
homeless, including a map of where service agencies are located, and conduct outreach activities
with the unsheltered populations. ISU Extension and Outreach had developed the online map of
services. However, outreach was done by a local Outreach Team consisting of City Mental Health
Advocate Julie Saxton, Alternative Response for Community Health (ARCH) Paramedic Nick
Toornstra, Mary Greeley Social Workers Susan Moore and Becky Lundy, as well as Kathy
Pinkerton, Service Center Administrator with The Salvation Army. The Outreach Team expressed
gratitude to The Bridge Home and The Salvation Army for being partners in the work being done
locally.
Mental Health Advocate Saxton gave an overview of outreach activities and the different needs the
Outreach Team had discovered through their efforts. She noted the team’s success in helping to
house four individuals since the effort began. Mental Health Advocate Saxton shared that networking
with local agencies to gain clarity had been valuable and would be important for educating the public
on available services. The Outreach Team shared insights and needs observed from working with
the unhoused in the community, which included needing resources for mental health, supportive
housing, access to first aid and healthcare, community education, and flexible funds to meet other
various complex needs.
The Outreach Team invited the City Council to join them for an afternoon to experience the work
being done firsthand. Ms. Lundy shared that a consultant, Analytic Insight, had been hired to help
develop the county wide response plan that would be available at the end of April. In response to the
question on rapid response needs from the City Council, the Outreach Team cited ideas such as the
Human Service Mobile, (fashioned after the Bookmobile), collaborative impact, a warming center,
flexible fund accounts and peer to peer mentoring. Ms. Moore stated that intensive residential service
homes were provided through Optimae LifeServices, who has planned expansions into neighboring
counties. Ms. Pinkerton emphasized that the best thing to do to assist an individual in need would be
to call The Bridge Home, who would help the individual get connected to services. Mr. Toornstra
stated that calling the Police Department non-emergency line was another available resource. Mayor
Haila expressed gratitude on behalf of himself and the City Council for the work the Outreach Team
had been doing and would continue to do.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-022 approving
the reallocation of $11,250 towards Homelessness Outreach.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
STAFF REPORT ON COMMUNITY-WIDE INCLUSION PLAN MODELS: Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator Casandra Eames reviewed the City’s history of
commitment to embracing diversity and evaluating the sense of community residents feel. She also
presented on potential formats for future inclusion plans, engaged in conversation with the City
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Council, and stated that the standard activity report would be available in the spring. Coordinator
Eames announced that her position would be renamed the Engagement Coordinator and would
continue the process of building deeper relat ionships with underrepresented populations
throughout the community to support the City Council’s goals. She also stated that she will
continue to focus on sharing strategies with community stakeholders to assist in implementing
inclusive practices.
REQUEST FOR INITIATION OF VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION WITHIN NORTH
AMES OF MULTIPLE PROPERTIES: Planner Amelia Schoeneman and Director of Planning
and Housing Kelly Diekmann reviewed the request of the owners of the properties: the Robert J.
Borgmeyer Trust and Margaret A. Borgmeyer Trust, Northridge Height's Homeowners
Association, and Erben and Margaret Hunziker Apartments, LLC, for properties east of George
W. Carver Avenue, extending to Hyde Avenue, and south of Ames Golf and Country Club
(AGCC). The Borgmeyer properties represented the largest property contributors in the annexation
area and were part of the Ames Plan 2040 Urban Growth area. Planner Schoeneman noted that
annexing these properties would create islands which is forbidden by State Code. She shared that
the City had a long history of annexations and covenants for consent to annex property in this area.
The overall amount of territory with the annexation, depending on the decision of the City Council
on the initiation, could be approximately 400 acres of land. This amount would include the original
application, the Ames Golf and Country Club, The Irons Subdivision, a railroad corridor, and other
properties along Hyde Avenue.
Planner Schoeneman gave a brief overview and tentative timeline for each of the three options
listed below:
1. Initiate 80/20 Annexation of requested Borgmeyer-related properties and Hyde Avenue
properties and defer AGCC and the Irons annexation applications until completion of the
submitted annexation. This would represent the mid-timeframe for annexation of the
Borgmeyer properties.
2. A second alternative would be to complete the annexation with the AGCC and The Irons
concurrently with the properties within Alternative 1 as one application. While this option
would have the slowest annexation timeframe for the Borgmeyer properties, it would preset
the greatest efficiency for the City to process the 80/20 annexation of the consenting and
nonconsenting properties in the 400-acre area.
3. Initiate annexation of Borgmeyer related properties only at this time, and defer annexation
of the Hyde Avenue properties, AGCC, and the Irons to a later time. This option would
provide the fastest annexation timeline for the Borgmeyer properties but would be
contingent upon receipt of annexation applications from the majority of the Irons
Subdivision property owners.
Planner Schoeneman emphasized that with each option, staff was requesting the City Council
provide direction to initiate a development agreement with the Borgmeyer properties. She
summarized that the decisions before the City Council were the timeframe and property scope to
be included in the annexation. Mayor Haila inquired about the timeline for the annexation. Planner
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Schoeneman explained that once all applications were received that the process would take
approximately six months to be completed due to process requirements. Council Member Gartin
inquired into cons for potential timing to proceed with annexing the entirety of the 400 acres.
Planner Schoeneman clarified that applications would be needed from the Irons Subdivision and
the AGCC, which may take an additional month. She furthered that those properties could be
leveraged to meet the State requirement of the 80/20 rule for annexation if needed. Mayor Haila
inquired what potential implications would be if a property owner would request a deferral of their
covenant. Director Diekmann stated that the City could deny a deferral, and if the applicant did
not respond as requested, could go to court to enforce the agreement, which would push the
timeline for annexation outside of 2025.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Mark Taylor, representing a nonconsenting property in the designated area, stated his opposition
to the proposed annexation and reviewed past attempts to annex. He expressed his concern for the
financial implications on the impacted property owners and the change in lifestyle that would be
necessitated to comply with City regulations.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
The City Council engaged in discussion around Mr. Taylor’s input. Director Diekmann clarified
that Alternative #1 was the closest to the application made; however, from a Total City Perspective,
Alternative #2 would be the best fit. He furthered that annexation was a policy decision that was
up to the City Council to determine with each application. He clarified that being annexed into the
City was not contingent upon disconnecting from a well or rural water, or sanitary sewer
obligations. He emphasized that any buyout from Xenia water was between the property owner
and Xenia at the property owner’s discretion. Director Diekmann noted that these were common
concerns from individuals who were contemplating annexation. He stated that the Irons
Subdivision would be different as the agreements stipulated conditions for water service and
sanitary sewer lines tied to development of the Borgmeyer properties. Director Diekmann noted
that there had been no outreach yet but that it would begin after the initiation of the process by the
City Council.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to initiate a Voluntary Annexation with non-consenting
properties to avoid islands and make more uniform boundaries to include the requested Borgmeyer
and Hyde Avenue as well as the Ames Golf and Country Club, The Irons subdivision, and
nonconsenting properties with the designated area.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to prepare a pre-annexation Developer
Agreement related to the Borgmeyer Properties.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
WORKIVA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYMENT
CALCULATION: Director of Finance Corey Goodenow reviewed the history of the relationship
between the City and Workiva. He stated that the City had committed to over $2.5 million in
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property tax abatement. As employment requirements were not met at the first evaluation date, the
City ceased providing property tax abatement. Due to the penalty stipulation of the agreement,
Workiva recently notified the City that they did not anticipate meeting the employment stipulation
required at the end of the agreement and indicated that the company's position count was 164
qualifying positions towards the 700-job target. Based on Workiva’s calculations, the penalty
amounted to of 77% of the property tax abatement during the first five years of the agreement.
Director Goodenow highlighted that the issue before the City Council was whether to accept the
count of 164 employees as qualifying jobs in Ames, count only employees who are regularly
physically present in the Ames office, or propose some other count of qualifying employees.
Council Member Gartin stated that Workiva had been a great employer and corporate citizen and
that the City needed to pursue greater clarity and tightened wording for future agreements. Director
Goodenow noted that after the pandemic, the nature of work had changed. The Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA) was in the process of firming up job classifications for the future,
and Director Goodenow noted that City staff would follow the lead of the IEDA.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to accept Workiva’s proposal to count all
jobs in Iowa as qualifying jobs.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The City Council recessed at 8:01 p.m. and reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
ANIMAL SHELTER RELOCATION PROJECT UPDATE: Chief of Police Geoff Huff
detailed conditions in the current animal shelter that led to the need for a new facility. He reviewed
that the City had retained a consultant to determine the feasibility of converting an existing facility
at 2715 Dayton Avenue. Chief Huff stated that 2715 Dayton Avenue had previously been utilized
as a daycare center, was in excellent condition, and had many features that make the facility an
attractive option for a new shelter. He emphasized that the location provided an opportunity to
accommodate future growth and included more than five acres of land.
Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips outlined the proposed financing for the project which would
be provided from a combination of the City Council Priority Fund, donations, and funding
allocated in the 2024/25 Adjusted Budget. He stated that donations were anticipated to be one-
third of the project funding and that all construction costs were preliminary estimates that would
be adjusted as more information on the needed work was available. Assistant City Manager
Phillips noted that funding information would be reviewed again at the Capital Improvements
Project workshop. Staff wanted to make the community aware of the possibility and would be
presenting a follow-up in February to determine next steps based on the findings of the consultant,
he explained. He emphasized that the facility would allow for an accelerated construction timeline
and fiscal responsibility, as costs would be less to remodel 2715 Dayton Avenue in comparison to
undertaking a new build project.
Council Member Gartin inquired if remodeling the current animal shelter would be effective and
result in lower expenditures. Assistant City Manager Phillips stated that previous evaluations of
the existing facility determined that further remodel investment in the current facility was not
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feasible. Director Mellies furthered that based on 2019 study results, high costs and the need to
relocate all animals were prohibitive to investing in the current facility. Chief Huff stated that the
consultant would evaluate the usage trends of the current animal shelter facility to determine needs
for a new animal shelter, however, the proposed facility would be three times larger than the
current facility and have room for expansion. Mayor Haila inquired what options the City had to
stay within the proposed budget. Chief Huff responded that staff would be evaluating which
projects were feasible at this time, and which may need to be delayed. Additionally, he stated that
there were several areas that would not require remodeling that may help reduce costs. Director
Mellies noted that sound proofing and HVAC needs would be the biggest cost drivers of the
project. Mayor Haila requested that the consultant include an evaluation of the life expectancy of
the building in the final report. Director Mellies responded in the affirmative that staff could relay
those requests to the consultant. Assistant City Manager Phillips emphasized that staff was
sensitive to future budget limitations and were prioritizing getting the project done well.
PURCHASE OF 750 COPPER, 15 KV CABLE: Director of Electric Services Donald Kom
shared that a vendor, Van Meter Inc., had requested to cancel their contract as the vendor would
not be able to provide the cable at the price quoted. Staff evaluated the next reasonable bidder,
WESCO Distribution, and determined that the contract should be awarded to that vendor. He
furthered that a mathematical mistake was made on the part of Van Meter Inc. and that the cable
was an essential purchase to maintain repair and replacement inventory, as well as support planned
future projects. Although a contract with WESCO would be more costly, Director Kom explained,
award of the contract in a timely manner was necessary to receive the cable within the specified
timeline. City Attorney Mark Lambert informed the City Council that the issued bid documents
did not include a penalty for failure to uphold the contract, and that if the City Council wanted to
consider legal action, more research would be needed from staff on potential options. City Council
engaged in conversation with City Attorney Lambert and Director Kom about implications of the
requested action. City Attorney Lambert furthered that going forward, it may make sense to add a
penalty to the bid documents for dissolving a contract.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-023 rescinding
RESOLUTION NO. 24-654.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-024 awarding a contract
to WESCO Distribution of Des Moines, IA in the amount not to exceed $179,439.00 (inclusive of
Iowa sales tax) with payments based on unit prices and quantities ordered.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON TEXT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 23 CONSERVATION
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: Planner Schoeneman reviewed the changes to the ordinance
which included eliminating from the Conservation Subdivision standards the requirement for 80%
of lots to abut open space and reducing the required open space set aside to 10% from 25%. She
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shared that the ordinance introduced an emphasis on water quality and best management practices
for stormwater. Collaboration between the Friends of Ada Hayden was highlighted, as well as
approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and the respective developers. Wetland
protections were clarified to reflect that only jurisdictional wetlands were required to be located in
conservation areas, and staff incorporated requests from the Ames Economic Development
Commission to include variations to street lengths and more cul-de-sacs/dead ends to minimize
impacts to natural resources and reduce impervious area, explained Planner Schoeneman. Mass
grading limitations and usable open space requirements were reviewed, as well as modification to
the Low Impact Development and Conservation Subdivision Ordinance to reflect the type of features
expected within subdivisions that differ from a traditional conservation subdivision approach. The
City Council engaged with staff in discussion regarding preserving the water quality of Ada Hayden
and thanked staff for the work that had been done.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Jim Pease, President of the Friends of Ada Hayden, thanked the City Council for the collaboration
between staff and the Friends as well as the work done by the consultant. He expressed the support
of the Friends group for the changes, noting how the “treatment train” approach would be flexible to
technological advances in the future.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to pass on first reading an Ordinance on Text Amendments
to Chapter 23 Conservation Subdivision Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON TEXT AMENDMENT CREATING CRITERIA AND ASSOCIATED
PERMIT FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY EVENTS IN CHAPTER 29 ARTICLE 13 AND
ARTICLE 15: Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Lynn Ballard, Ames, requested that the City Council waive the rules and pass on second and third
Reading and adopt the Text Amendment due to contractual obligations that initiated the request on
the site.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on First Reading an Ordinance on a Text
Amendment creating Criteria and Associated Permit for Special Temporary Events in Chapter
29 Article 13 and Article 15.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to waive the rules and proceed with second and third
reading.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to pass on second reading an Ordinance on a Text
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Amendment creating Criteria and Associated Permit for Special Temporary Events in Chapter
29 Article 13 and Article 15.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4545
on a Text Amendment creating Criteria and Associated Permit for Special Temporary Events
in Chapter 29 Article 13 and Article 15.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW SOCIAL SERVICE
PROVIDERS IN THE SINGLE- FAMILY CONSERVATION OVERLAY (O-SFC)
ZONING DISTRICT WITH THE APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTIES ABUTTING COMMERCIAL ZONING (CONTINUED FROM
DECEMBER 17, 2024): Mayor Haila noted that a Public Hearing was not typically opened for a
second reading. He furthered that if any of the community had anything new or unique to present
to the City Council, that they would be permitted to speak, but a Public Hearing would not be
opened for the third reading of the ordinance.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to pass on Second reading an Ordinance on Zoning Text
Amendment to allow Social Service Providers in the Single- Family Conservation Overlay (O-
SFC) Zoning District with the approval of Special Use Permit for certain Properties abutting
Commercial Zoning.
Roll Call Vote: 4-2. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin and Junck. Voting Nay: Betcher
and Rollins. Motion declared carried.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4544 INDUSTRIAL TAX
ABATEMENT FOR WYFFELS SITE PLAN AT 220 S. TELLER AVENUE: Moved by
Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4544 Industrial Tax Abatement for
Wyffels Site Plan at 220 S. Teller Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila highlighted the four
items presented for consideration. The first correspondence was from Mark Steffen, Ames
Resident, on the topic of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to thank Mr. Steffen for his input and relay that
no further action would be taken at this time.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Ames Human Relations Commission Chair Chunhui Chen forwarded a request for Resolution
from Interfaith Alliance of Iowa for direction by the City Council.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to acknowledge receipt of the request that aligns with
existing values and highlight RESOLUTION NO. 16-717 reaffirming the City’s commitment to
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the values of equity, fairness, inclusion and justice.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Notices from Jeremy Vortherms, Iowa Department of Transportation Assistant District 1 Engineer,
regarding upcoming construction near Ames were noted to be for information only.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: Council Member Gartin stated that he attended the Ames
Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) Legislative Kickoff Breakfast which highlighted the impacts
of property legislation.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Ex officio Boland shared her excitement to be back in Ames soon and
announced that the spring joint meeting of the ISU Student Government and City Council would
be held March 26th at 5:00 p.m. in the Sun Room at the Memorial Union.
The City Council members expressed their sympathies for the loss of Richard Deyo and shared
the impact he had on them and other members of the community.
Council Member Rollins expressed her interest in asking City Attorney Lambert to tighten up
contract verbiage in light of the recent cancellation request and shared that it was School Board
appreciation month.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to request the City Attorney evaluate contract language and
determine how the City can protect its interests in the future if an error is found.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried.
Council Member Gartin invited the community to attend the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at
City Hall on Monday, January 20th, with the social hour starting at 6:00 p.m.
RESOURCE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING CAMPUS LOCATION UPDATES: Director
of Public Works John Joiner, Resource Recovery Superintendent Mark Peebler, and Assistant City
Manager Phillips presented the staff report. Director Joiner presented the six criteria staff was using
to evaluate potential sites:
1. Adequate space/topography
2. Convenience for haulers and individual customers
3. Compatibility with surround area
4. Access to US 30
5. Access to utilities
6. Land/development costs and timing
Director Joiner reviewed the time constraints for the project, presented examples of facilities the City
would try to imitate, and reviewed the services the site would be utilized for. He shared the vison of
staff was for the new transfer and recycling station to be a community asset. Mayor Haila inquired
if the presented site examples would have the capacity for the needed drop off areas. Superintendent
Peebler stated that most of the examples provided were of recycling and transfer stations with yard
waste and food waste shielded on the back of the building. He furthered that most municipal solid
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waste would be removed daily by the end of the day and that the facility would still need to meet
State requirements to obtain air quality control permits.
Director Joiner reviewed two City owned sites that staff had evaluated as potential options for the
transfer station. These included the Power Plant coal yard and the Public Works west yard. The
Power Plant coal yard site was too small to host the facility and was anticipated to be utilized by
Electric Services in the future for utility infrastructure. The Public Works west yard would require
investment in paving adjacent streets and mitigating the garbage located under the site from the
1950s. Due to the likely considerable construction expense that would be incurred to create a stable
foundation for the transfer station building staff evaluated privately owned properties that would be
a better fit for the needs of the transfer station.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Haila asked City Attorney Mark Lambert if there was a legal reason
to go into Closed Session. Attorney Lambert replied in the affirmative citing Section 21.5(1)(j),
Code of Iowa, to discuss purchase of particular real estate.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to go into Closed Session at 9:17 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 10:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION: Council Member Junck asked City Attorney Mark Lambert if there was a
legal reason to go into Closed Session. Attorney Lambert replied in the affirmative citing Section
20.17(3), Code of Iowa, to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to go into Closed Session at 10:31 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 10:39 p.m.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-025 approving collective
bargaining agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 234 (CyRide).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Junck, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adjourn the meeting at 10:39
p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Grace Bandstra, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk