The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About~Master - April 14, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council AgendaAMENDED AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL APRIL 14, 2020 *DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CITY HALL IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH MAY 15, 2020. THEREFORE, THIS WILL BE AN ELECTRONIC MEETING. IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE INPUT ON ANY ITEM, YOU MAY DO SO AS A VIDEO PARTICIPANT BY GOING TO: https://zoom.us/j/826593023 OR BY TELEPHONE BY DIALING (for higher quality, dial the following number: US:1-312-626-6799 Zoom Meeting ID: 826 593 023 YOU MAY VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE AT THE FOLLOWING SITES: https://www.youtube.com/ameschannel12 https://www.cityofames.org/channel12 or watch the meeting live on Mediacom Channel 12 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public during discussion. If you wish to speak, please see the instructions listed above. The normal process on any particular agenda item is that the motion is placed on the floor, input is received from the audience, the Council is given an opportunity to comment on the issue or respond to the audience concerns, and the vote is taken. On ordinances, there is time provided for public input at the time of the first reading. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. Additional Item: PROCLAMATION: Proclamation for Arbor Day, April 24, 2020 CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the time the Council members vote on the motion. 1. Motion approving payment of claims 2. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting held March 24, 2020 3. Motion approving certification of Civil Service applicants 4. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for March 16 - 31, 2020 5. Motion approving new 12-month Class E Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Tobacco Outlet Plus #530 6. Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses: a. Special Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Smokin Oak Wood-Fired Pizza, 2420 Lincoln Way b. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Brick City Grill, 2704 Stange Road c. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege, Outdoor Service, and Sunday Sales - Cyclone Experience Network - Hilton Coliseum, 1705 Center Drive d. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege, Outdoor Service, and Sunday Sales - Perfect Games Inc., 1320 Dickinson Avenue e. Special Class C Liquor License with Class B Native Wine Permit - SZECHUAN HOUSE, 3605 Lincoln Way, pending dram f. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege, Outdoor Service, and Sunday Sales - Provisions Lot F, 2400 North Loop Drive 7. Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2020-2 to Municipal Code 8. Resolution approving appointment of Chad Schneider to the Zoning Board of Adjustment 9. Resolution authorizing Finance Director to make plan sponsor elections to the City of Ames Deferred Compensation and Utility Retirement Plans to implement CARES Act provisions for participant distributions and loans 10. Resolution approving the appointment of Geoff Huff, Commander, as the Chief of Police Alternate to the Story County 911 Service Board 11. Resolution supporting the submittal of an application from Amcor Rigid Packaging requesting economic development assistance from the Iowa Economic Development Authority with no local match requirement 12. Resolution approving the purchase of 2020 Neighborhood Art sculptures, as recommended by the Public Art Commission 13. Resolution approving artist agreements for 2020/21 Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 14. Resolution approving Addendum No. 1 the Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc., of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $4,620 regarding the Airport Electrical Vault and Lighting Project 15. Resolution approving request to modify City’s FY 2019/20 ASSET Contract with Salvation Army to transfer $270.10 in funds from Bill Payer Program to Food Pantry 16. Resolution approving request to modify City’s FY 2019/20 ASSET Contract with Emergency Residence Project to transfer $6,569.31 in funds from Service Coordination to Emergency Shelter services 17. 2020-21 Proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Programs’ Annual Action Plan: a. Resolution approving timeline extension for the preparation of the Annual Action Plan and continuing the hearing from May 12, 2020, to a date uncertain b. Motion directing staff to request a timeline extension from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to submit the 2020-21 proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Programs’ Annual Action Plan 18. Resolution setting April 28, 2020 as the date of public hearing regarding partially vacating the Remote Parking Easement for 901 N. 4th Street 19. Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement for Construction Administration and Inspections Services with HR Green of Johnson, Iowa regarding South Grand Avenue Extension project in the amount not-to-exceed $457,250 2 20. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2019/20 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements (30th Street & Duff Avenue Restriping); setting May 6, 2020 as bid due date and May 12, 2020 as date of public hearing 21. Resolution waiving Purchasing Policies and approving a sole source purchase of GRIDSMART Traffic Intersection Camera Systems from General Traffic Controls of Spencer, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $271,825 22. Resolution awarding contract to Shor-Line of Kansas City, Kansas for purchase and installation of stainless steel dog kennels at the Animal Shelter in the amount of $60,116 23. Resolution awarding contract to HBK Engineering of Iowa City, Iowa, for utility locating services in an amount not to exceed $161,500 (to be reimbursed by MetroNet) 24. Resolution awarding a contract to Manatt’s of Ames, Iowa, for the Ames/ISU Ice Arena Parking Lot Renovations Project in the amount of $65,878 25. Resolution approving contract and bond for Fuel Forwarding Pump House Fire Protection Upgrade Bid 26. Resolution approving contract and bond for East Highway 30 Force Main Improvements 27. University Apartments - Electric Service Replacement: a. Additional Item: Resolution approving Electric Facilities Agreement between the City of Ames and UT Lynn Ave LLC, owner of the University Apartments at 111 Lynn Avenue b. Resolution approving contract and bond for University Apartments - Electric Service Replacement 28. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2019/20 Collector Street Pavement Improvements (Bloomington Road from Grand Avenue to Hoover Avenue) 29. Resolution approving contract and bond for Campustown Public Improvements (Welch Avenue from Lincoln Way to Knapp Street) 30. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Brookside Park Restroom Contract for installing Normal Hollow Metal Doors in lieu of Flood Proof Doors and installing Earth Formed Footings in lieu of Spread Footings for a total cost reduction of ($50,000) 31. South Grand Avenue Extension Tree-Clearing: a. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with Weiss Tree Service Inc., of Nevada, Iowa in the amount of $8,000 b. Resolution accepting completion 32. Resolution approving renewal of contract with RESCO of Ankeny, Iowa, for the purchase of transformers in accordance with unit prices 33. Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 for additional Non-Asbestos Insulation and Related Services by HTH Companies, Inc., in the amount of $102,000 (based on time and materials) 34. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for additional Scaffolding and Related Services by HTH Companies, Inc., in the amount of 108,000 (based on time and materials) 35. Power Plant Steam Turbine #7 Parts: a. Resolution approving Change Order No. 11 with Argo TurboServe Corporation of Rutherford, New Jersey in the amount of ($11,013.82) b. Resolution accepting completion of project by Argo TurboServe Corporation of Rutherford, New Jersey 36. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for an unaddressed parcel in rural Story County near 260th Avenue and Interstate 35 (known as Parcel #1019300210) 3 PUBLIC FORUM: This is a time set aside for comments from the public on topics of City business other than those listed on this agenda. Please understand that the Council will not take any action on your comments at this meeting due to requirements of the Open Meetings Law, but may do so at a future meeting. The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public; however, at no time is it appropriate to use profane, obscene, or slanderous language. The Mayor may limit each speaker to three minutes. PLANNING & HOUSING: 37. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat for Wheelock Corner Subdivision located at 1499 South Dayton Avenue POLICE: 38. Resolution awarding contract with United Public Safety of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, for parking enforcement hardware and software ADMINISTRATION: 39. Motion providing direction to staff regarding future workshops HEARINGS: 40. Hearing on 2020 Pavement Improvements - Middle School Turnaround Project: a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Jensen Builders, Ltd., of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $139,700 ORDINANCES: 41. Second reading of ordinance to change street name and speed limits for University Boulevard in the Burgason Annexation Area 42. Second reading of ordinance rezoning 207 S. Teller Avenue from Agricultural “A” to Governmental/Airport District “S-GA” 43. Second reading of ordinance on proposed zoning text amendment relating to High-Screen Landscaping contained in Section 29.403(3)(F) of the Municipal Code 44. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4408 increasing water rates by 2% and sewer rates by 5%, effective July 1, 2020 DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: COUNCIL COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: Please note that this Agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time as provided by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa. 4