HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - April 22, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda1.Proclamation for "Arbor Day," April 25, 2025
2.Proclamation for "Mental Health Awareness Month," April 2025
3.Proclamation for "National Historic Preservation Month," May 2025
4.Presentation of Historic Preservation Awards
5.Motion approving payment of claims
6.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City and Tax Levy Council Meeting on April
8, 2025, and Special Meeting on April 15, 2025
7.Motion approving new Class E Retail Alcohol License - Crown Liquor, 113 Welch Avenue,
Pending Favorable Inspection
8.Motion approving extension of Outdoor Service (May 17 - May 18, 2025) for Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Tip Top Lounge, 201 E. Lincoln Way, Pending Dramshop
Review
9.Motion approving Temporary License Transfer for Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service on May 27, 2025 - Iowa State Center - CY Stephens
10.Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:
a. The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co., 129 Main Street, Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
b. Walgreens #12108, 2719 Grand Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
c. El Jefe Mexican Cuisine, 5244 Lincoln Way, Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending
Dramshop Review
d. Mother's Pub, 2900 West Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and
Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Wasabi Somerset, 2707 Kent Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
f. Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh #1, 4018 West Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
g. Jeff's Pizza Shop LLC, 2402 Lincoln Way, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending
Dramshop Review
11.Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending March 31, 2025
12.Resolution correcting subdivision reference in Resolution No. 25-072, which vacated certain
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
APRIL 22, 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.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS:
PRESENTATION:
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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easements
13.Resolution approving encroachment permit for sign at 300 Main Street, 2nd level
14.Requests for Ames on the Half Shell:
a. Resolution approving waiver of enforcement of Municipal Code Section 17.17 related to
alcohol consumption in City parks with respect only to Bandshell Park from 5:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. on Fridays May 30-June 30
b. Motion approving 5-Day License - Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service - Ames on the Half Shell, Bandshell Park, for:
i. May 29 - June 02, 2025
ii. June 05 - June 09, 2025
iii. June 12 - June 16, 2025
iv. June 19 - June 23, 2025
v. June 26 - June 30, 2025
15.Resolution approving request from Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance to close Clark Avenue
between 6th and 7th Street from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, for the Annual
Street Party Celebration
16.Requests from Ames Patriotic Council for Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for closed area
b. Resolution approving closure of Pearle Avenue and 5th Street from east of Pearle Avenue
through Clark Avenue intersection from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for parade line-up
c. Resolution approving temporary closure of Clark Avenue from 5th Street to 9th Street
between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for movement of the parade
d. Resolution approving temporary closure of 9th Street between Clark Avenue and Maxwell
Avenue from 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for movement of the parade
e. Resolution approving temporary closure of 6th Street at Clark Avenue and Duff Avenue at
9th Street, as parade moves through those intersections
17.Requests from Ames Pride for Pridefest on October 11, 2025:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License
b. Resolution approving closure of Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 6th Street and 5th
Street between Kellogg Avenue and the alley east of Adams Family Funeral Home from
5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
c. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement
d. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License
18.Resolution approving relinquishing & return of original bond for JT Warehouse Subdivision East
13th Street upon receipt of the replacement bond
19.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2024/25 Collector Street &
Water System Improvements (Oakland Street - Oliver Avenue to Hawthorne Avenue) project,
setting May 21, 2025, as the bid due date and May 27, 2025, as the date of Public Hearing
20.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2024/25 South 16th Street
Roadway Widening and establish May 20, 2025, as the date of letting and May 27, 2025, as the
date for report for bids
21.Resolution approving a contract renewal with HTH Companies, Inc., of Union, MO, for the Non-
Asbestos Insulation and Related Services and Supply Contract at the Power Plant for the one-year
period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000
22.Resolution approving contract renewal with Integrated Global Services, Inc., Richmond, VA, for
the Boiler Tube Spray Coating and Related Services and Supplies Contract for Power Plant for the
one-year period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $590,000
23.Resolution approving contract renewal with Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa, Davenport, IA,
for the Electrical Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant for the one-year period from July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $120,000
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24.Resolution approving contract renewal with Waldinger Corporation, of Des Moines, IA, for the
Power Plant Maintenance Services Contract for the one-year period from July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $135,000
25.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2023/24 CDBG Infrastructure Program (N Russell
Avenue - N 2nd Street to N 4th Street) with Iowa Water & Waste Systems of Boone, Iowa, in the
amount of $346,858.50
26.Hearing on City of Ames Budget:
a. Resolution authorizing and approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Adjusted Budget
b. Resolution authorizing and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget
27.Hearing on proposed Zoning Text Amendment modifying Billboard standards and creating new
Digital Display standards
a. First passage of Ordinance
28.Hearing on 2024/25 Airport Entryway Improvements (Entry Road):
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for the base bid
and bid alternate to TK Concrete, Inc. of Pella, Iowa, in the amount of $554,055
29.Hearing on 69kV Transmission Line Reconstruction:
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specification and awarding a contract to Ward Electric
Company of Longmont, Colorado, in the amount of $2,228,648.92
30.Motion accepting Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center monthly update
31.Discussion of Ames Homebuilders Association's request for review of driveway regulations
32.Notification Requirements Review for Mailed Notice, Public Hearings, Courtesy Notices, and
Legal Notifications Webpage
33.Motion to initiate voluntary annexation of property at 57258 220th Street (East 13th Street)
34.Resolution awarding contract to Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, of College Station, Texas
for Architectural and Engineering Services to construct a New Fire Station 2 in the amount not-to-
exceed $78,800
35.Lease Agreement for Welch Lot T in Campustown
a. Motion directing staff regarding Lease Agreement
36.Resolution allocating $10,000 in marketing and education funds for fundraising campaign for new
Ames Animal Shelter
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.
HEARINGS:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
FIRE:
PUBLIC WORKS :
POLICE/ANIMAL SHELTER:
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37.First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code Section 28.201 to increase
drinking water rates by 3.5% and Section 28.304(3) to increase sanitary sewer rates by 5.5% for
charges to be billed on or after July 1, 2025
38.Second reading relating to Ordinance adopting regulations for carbon monoxide alarms in rental
properties (third reading and adoption requested)
39.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
ORDINANCES:
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
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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