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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO)
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE
AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MARCH 25, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO)
Transportation Policy Committee meeting was called to order by Ames Mayor and voting
member John Haila at 5:59 p.m. on the 25th day of March, 2025. Other voting members present
were: Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, City of Ames; Gloria Betcher, City of Ames; Tim Gartin, City of
Ames; Rachel Junck, City of Ames; Anita Rollins, City of Ames; Mayor Jonathon Popp, City of
Gilbert; Scott Longhorn, Boone County Board of Supervisors; Linda Murken, Story County
Board of Supervisors; and, Emily Boland, Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Murken, seconded by Popp, to approve the consent agenda.
1. Motion approving Draft FY 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program and setting
May 27, 2025, as date of public hearing
2. Motion adopting updated TAM and PM2 targets
3. Motion naming Justin Clausen as Interim Executive Director of the AAMPO until the
City of Ames hires a new Public Works Director
4. Motion appointing Ames Interim Public Works Director Justin Clausen as the 2025
AAMPO representative to the Statewide Urban Design Specifications (SUDAS) Board of
Directors
5. Motion approving annual self-certifications for FY 2026
6. Motion approving submittal of updated Title VI documentation to the Iowa DOT, Federal
Highway Administration, and Federal Transit Administration
7. RESOLUTION NO. 25-112 approving designation of AAMPO 2025 representatives to
the Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA)
Vote on Motion: 10-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the
Chair, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
TARGET YEAR FOR ACHIEVING ZERO FATAL AND SERIOUS INJURY CRASHES :
Transportation Planner Kyle Thompson and consultant Transportation Safety Program Manager
Jon Markt of HRD discussed the planning & demonstration grant funding received through the
Safe Street and Roads for All (SS4A) program for the creation of a comprehensive safety action
plan (CSAP).
Amber Corrieri, City of Ames, entered the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
Consultant Markt highlighted that one required component of the CSAP specified by the SS4A
grant program was a leadership commitment and goal setting that specified the target date for
achieving zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Planner Thompson presented the year of
2050 as the recommended goal to coordinate with the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
update currently underway.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Murken, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-113 setting 2050 as
the target year for achieving zero fatal and serious injury crashes in the AAMPO's current
planning area.
Vote on Motion: 11-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Chair, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
POLICY COMMITTEE COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Murken, to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 11-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MARCH 25, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:36
p.m. on the 25th day of March, 2025, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark
Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria
Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Ex officio Emily Boland
was also present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to approve the consent
agenda.
1. 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. Cornbread BBQ, 526 Main Street Ste 106, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service and Catering Privilege
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10. Motion accepting Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update
11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-114 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2025-2 to the Ames
Municipal Code
12. RESOLUTION NO. 25-115 adopting 2025 Electric Reliability Plan
13. RESOLUTION NO. 25-116 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 NO. 25-117 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 NO. 25-118 approving Change Order No. 1 to Van Maanen Electric, Inc.
of Newton, IA for 2023/24 Intelligent Transportation System Program (Phase 3)
16. RESOLUTION NO. 25-119 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 NO. 25-120 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 NO. 25-121 accepting Baker Subdivision Geothermal Well Installations
project as completed by Thorpe Water Development Company, of Ankeny, Iowa, in the
amount of $227,208.31
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 and closed the Public Forum when no one came
forward to speak.
ANNEXATION OF AMES GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB AND IRONS SUBDIVISION:
Director of Planning and Housing Kelly Diekmann reviewed the background information related
to the item and provided justification to explain why immediate annexation would be in the best
interest of the City.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Daryle Vegge, Dr. Randy Braden, Sam Easterling, Dave Niegsch, John Watt, and Jeff Cesler
spoke in opposition of the proposed annexation.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to approve Alterative 2: Request annexation
applications from the Irons and AGCC by April 30th with an offer to transition City imposition of
taxes over three years on a 75%, 50%, 25% abatement schedule. With annexation, initiate
rezoning of the properties to FS-RL.
Vote on Motion: 4-2, Junck and Rollins dissenting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to request staff to explore and bring back information
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regarding special assessments as it relates to the installation of sanitary sewer in order to offset
costs to the residential property owners.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff to provide options to the City
Council that explores the timing of tie into sanitary sewer, informs on special assessments to
offset costs, and clarifies the responsibilities of each party for financing and construction of the
sanitary sewer for the entire development included in the annexation.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-131 officially
determining that the annexation of the land east of George W. Carver Avenue extending to Hyde
Avenue and north from Stange Road to W 190th Street would serve the best interests of the City
of Ames.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CITY SURPLUS LAND LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF HARRISON ROAD
AND WELBECK DRIVE: Director Diekmann explained that staff received no responses to the
request for proposals issued by the City to develop the aforementioned surplus land and
alternatively identified the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) as a partner to seek a
qualified developer to complete the project.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-122 approving
Memorandum of Understanding with the Ames Regional Economic Alliance to identify a
developer for City surplus land located at the Harrison Road and Welbeck Drive intersection.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DRAFT URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA (URA) AND PLAN FOR THE
SOUTHEAST 5TH STREET: Director Diekmann reviewed the plan and noted that the proposed
URA incentivized economic development through offering tax abatement for the construction of
a furniture store on the vacant lot on Southeast 5th Street.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-123 setting a date of
public hearing for May 13, 2025.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
RESOURCE RECOVERY & RECYCLING CAMPUS (R3C) REAL ESTATE
PURCHASES: Interim Director of Public Works Justin Clausen presented the five properties on
Freel Drive considered for purchase to serve as the site of the new R3C and reviewed that staff
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had obtained a first right of refusal for the property immediately north at 210 Freel Drive.
Mayor Halia opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-124 approving Real
Estate Purchase Agreement in the amount of $270,000 with Three D, LLC, for the purchase of
306, 312, and 318 Freel Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-125 approving Real
Estate Installment Contract in the amount not to exceed $807,500 with Freel Family, L.P. for the
purchase of 220 and 400 Freel Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
The meeting recessed at 8:01 p.m. and reconvened at 8:06 p.m.
DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL CONNECT OPPORTUNITIES: Communications and
Outreach Manager Susan Gwiasda presented public engagement ideas for the City Council to
connect with residents, highlighting advanced marketing strategies and pilot feedback tools.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to request staff to pursue Council Connect and
generate viable opportunities to interact with the community.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON THE VIABILITY OF THE CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
COMMISSION: Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck reviewed the history of the
Campus and Community Commission and shared other avenues to improve the effectiveness of
communicating on issues of common interest to stakeholders.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Option #1: Dissolve the Commission
and establish task forces as the City Council identifies needs.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ALTERNATIVE LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR 329 SOUTHEAST 5TH
STREET: Planner Justin Moore discussed the anticipated construction of a furniture store at 329
Southeast 5th Street and presented the proposed Alternative Landscaping Plan that was found to
meet the standards of the alternative landscape design standards in Section 29.403(3)(J) of the
Municipal Code.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-126 approving
Major Site Development Plan for Alternative Landscaping, with approval conditional on
obtaining a 20-foot by 20-foot easement in the northwest corner of the site for the construction of
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a sidewalk.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-126 approving
Major Site Development Plan for Alternative Landscaping.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to direct staff to negotiate an easement, if
possible, for a 20-foot by 20-foot easement in the northwest corner of the site for the
construction of a sidewalk.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO AN ESSENTIAL PURPOSE LOAN
AGREEMENT AND GENERAL PURPOSE LOAN AGREEMENT: Finance Director Corey
Goodenow explained that the proposed 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan budget included
projects funded by a General Obligation Bond and also included debt service to support that
issuance.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing on the 2025/26 General Corporate Purpose Bonds. He
noted that the project included was a new fire station altering system in the amount of $211,905
with an issuance cost of $23,095 for a total of $235,000. Mayor Haila then closed the Public
Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing on the 2025/26 Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds. He
shared that a multiplicity of projects was included totaling $13.5 million. Mayor Haila then
closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-127 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.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2024/25 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROGRAM
(PHASE 4): The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came
forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to accept the report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-128 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, Iowa
in the amount of $2,200,000.
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.
SECOND READING RELATING TO A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
29 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE TOWNHOME BUILDING TYPE
STANDARDS: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to pass on second reading an
ordinance relating to a Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code to Create
Townhome Building Type Standards.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REZONING OF PROPERTY AT 5119 LINCOLN WAY & 5001 LINCOLN WAY FROM
AGRICULTURAL (A) TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (FS-RL) WITH
MASTER PLAN: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 25-129 approving Rezoning Agreement with Master Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 4550.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to
pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4551.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
were two items to consider.
The first item was from Andrew Allen, President & CEO of YSS, requesting CDBG Funding for
Recovery Housing.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to refer the communication to staff as Public
Input on the CDBG Annual Action Plan.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Concerns from Ames Resident Emily Anderson regarding N. Riverside Drive parking was the
second item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to respond with information on action taken
thus far to remediate the issue following a similar concern received.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: None.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and City Council Members reported on various events
attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
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 and Section 20.17(3), Code
of Iowa, to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to go into Closed Session at 9:16 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 9:45 p.m.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to direct staff to pursue Option #1 regarding real estate
matters as determined in Closed Session.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-130 approving
collective bargaining agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 234
(Power Plant) for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to adjourn the meeting at 9:46
p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk