HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on March 11, 2025
3.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period March 1-15, 2025
4.Motion approving Premises Update for Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service -
Outlaws Bar, 2522 Chamberlain Street
5.Motion approving Premise Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Kum & Go #0217, 3111
South Duff Avenue
6.Motion approving new 5 - Day (May 13 - May 17, 2025) for a Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service- Lucky Wife Wine Slushies, 5th Street, Pending Dramshop Review
7.Motion approving a new 5-Day (April 22 - April 2, 2025) for a Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service - Apres Bar Co., 1930 East 13th Street, Pending Dramshop Review
8.Motion approving new Class E Retail Alcohol License - Casey's #4472, 3406 Lincoln Way,
Pending Favorable Inspections
9.Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:
a. Dangerous Curves, 111 5th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License
b. Cinemark Movies 12, 1317 Buckeye Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
c. Cornbred BBQ, 526 Main Street Ste 106, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service and Catering Privilege
10.Motion accepting Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update
11.Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2025-2 to the Ames Municipal Code
12.Resolution adopting 2025 Electric Reliability Plan
13.Resolution awarding a one-year extension to Stratus Building Solutions, of West Des Moines, IA
for Custodial Services at City Hall in the amount not to exceed $84,962.00
14.Resolution awarding contract extension for FY 2025/26 to Waste Management of Ames, IA, for
Hauling Services to the Boone County Landfill in the amount of $20.48/ton
15.Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, IA for
2023/24 Intelligent Transportation System Program (Phase 3)
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MARCH 25, 2025
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from
the public during discussion. The Standards of Decorum, posted at the door and
available on the City website, define respectful conduct for public participation. If you
wish to speak, please fill out the form on the tablet outside the door to the Council
Chambers or scan the QR Code to the right to fill out the same form on a personal
device. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for
the record, and keep your comments brief so that others may have the opportunity to speak.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL**
**Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the meeting of the Ames Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
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.
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16.Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to SVPA Architects, West Des Moines, IA, for
architectural services for the Parks Maintenance Facility Project in the amount of $23,250
17.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2024/25 Airport Entryway
Improvements (Entry Road), setting April 16, 2025, as the bid due date and April 22, 2025, as date
of Public Hearing
18.Resolution accepting Baker Subdivision Geothermal Well Installations project as completed by
Thorpe Water Development Company, of Ankeny, Iowa, in the amount of $227,208.31
19.Annexation of Ames Golf and Country Club and Irons Subdivision:
a. Report from City Attorney and Fire Chief
b. Decision regarding annexation of Ames Golf and Country Club and Irons
20.Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Ames Regional Economic Alliance to
identify a developer for City surplus land located at the Harrison and Welbeck intersection
21.Review Draft Urban Revitalization Area and Plan for the Southeast 5th Street
a. Resolution setting a date of public hearing for May 13, 2025
22.Resource Recovery & Recycling Campus Real Estate Purchases:
a. Resolution approving Real Estate Purchase Agreement for 306, 312, and 318 Freel Drive
b. Resolution approving Real Estate Installment Contract for 220 and 400 Freel Drive
23.Discussion on Council Connect opportunities
24.Discussion on the viability of the Campus and Community Commission
25.Alternative Landscaping Plan for 329 SE 5th Street:
a. Resolution approving Major Site Development Plan for Alternative Landscaping
26.Hearing on proposal to enter into an Essential Purpose Loan Agreement and General Purpose Loan
Agreement:
a. Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Loan
Agreements, combining Loan Agreements, and providing for the levy of taxes to pay
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025
27.Hearing on 2024/25 Intelligent Transportation System Program (Phase 4):
a. Motion accepting the report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Van Maanen
Electric, Inc. of Newton, Iowa in the amount of $2,200,000
28.Second reading relating to a Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code to
Create Townhome Building Type Standards
29.Rezoning of property at 5119 Lincoln Way & 5001 Lincoln Way from Agricultural (A) to
Suburban Residential Low Density (FS-RL) with Master Plan:
a. Resolution approving Rezoning Agreement with Master Plan
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.
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
PUBLIC WORKS :
ADMINISTRATION:
HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES:
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b. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4550
30.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4551 amendment to Section 2.45 of the
Municipal Code, Duties and Powers of the City Manager, to authorize delegation
31.Participation with agencies, boards, and commissions:
a. Discover Ames (ACVB)
b. Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)
c. Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
d. Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
32.Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)(j), Code of Iowa, to discuss
purchase of particular real estate and Section 20.17(3), Code of Iowa, to discuss collective
bargaining strategy
a. Motion directing staff regarding real estate matters
b. Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement with International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local 234 (Power Plant) for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
CLOSED SESSION:
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.
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