HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 08/13/2019 (2)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA AUGUST 13, 2019
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00 p.m.
on August 13, 2019, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law.
Present were Council Members, Amber Corrieri, Gloria Betcher, Tim Gartin, David Martin, and
Chris Nelson. Council Member Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen was absent. Ex officio Devyn Leeson was
also in attendance.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Betcher requested to pull Item No. 14d: Renewal of
Liquor License for Es Tas Stanton, 216 Stanton, for further discussion. Mayor Haila pulled for
separate discussion, Item No. 15, Resolution approving Official Statement for General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A, setting the date of sale for August 27, 2019, and
authorizing electronic bidding for the sale.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Gartin, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving Minutes of Special Meetings held July 16, 2019, and August 2, 2019, and
Regular Meeting held July 23, 2019
3.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for July 16 - 31, 2019
4.Motion approving new 5-day Class B Beer License (August 28, 2019 - September 2, 2019) -
The Whimsical Wine Trailer, 1407 University Boulevard
5.Motion approving new 5-day Class B Beer License (September 25 - 29, 2019) - The
Whimsical Wine Trailer, 1407 University Boulevard
6.Motion approving new 5-day Class B Beer License (October 30 - November 3, 2019) - The
Whimsical Wine Trailer, 1407 University Boulevard
7.Motion approving new 5-day Special Class C Liquor License (August 22 - 26, 2019) -
Gateway Market, ISU Alumni Center, pending satisfactory background checks
8.Motion approving new 12-month Class C Liquor License with Class B Wine and Sunday
Sales- Hy-Vee Market Grille, 640 Lincoln Way
9.Motion approving Class A Liquor License Ownership Update - Green Hills Residents’
Association, 2200 Hamilton Drive, Suite 100
10.Motion approving new 5-day Special Class C Liquor License (August 24 - 28, 2019) - Ames
Historical Society, 416 Douglas Avenue, pending premise approval from Inspections and
satisfactory background checks
11.Motion approving temporary Outdoor Service Privilege Update (September 13 - 14, 2019)
for Special Class C Liquor License - Sips and Paddy’s Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue
12.Motion approving temporary Outdoor Service Privilege Update (August 30 - 31, 2019) for
Special Class C Liquor License - Sips and Paddy’s Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue
13.Motion approving temporary Outdoor Service Privilege Update (September 15 - 16, 2019)
for Special Class C Liquor License - Tip Top Lounge, 201 E Lincoln Way
14.Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a.Class C Liquor License with Catering, Class B Native Wine, Outdoor Service and Sunday
Sales - The Mucky Duck Pub, 3100 S. Duff Avenue
b.Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine, Class C Beer and Sunday Sales - Kum & Go #
1215, 4506 Lincoln Way
c.Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - El Azteca, 1520 S. Dayton Avenue
d.Class B Beer with Sunday Sales - Flame-N-Skewer, 2801 Grand Avenue, Ste. 1125
e.Class C Beer Permit with Class B Wine and Sunday Sales - Hy-Vee Gas #5013, 4018 West
Lincoln Way
f.Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Inside Golf, 2801 Grand Avenue, #1075
g.Class C Liquor License with Catering, Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Iowa State Center
- CY Stephens, CY Stephens- Iowa State University
h.Class C Liquor License with Catering, Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Iowa State Center
– Fisher, Fisher Theatre- Iowa State University
i.Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - JJC Ames 1 LLC, 2420 Lincoln Way, Suite 103
15.RESOLUTION NO. 19-390 approving Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for
MPO/STBG-TAP grant funding for 2018/19 Shared Use Path System Expansion - Trail
Connection south of Lincoln Way (Beedle Drive to Intermodal Facility)
16.RESOLUTIO N NO. 19-391 approving Certificate of Consistency w ith City’s 2014-19 CDBG
Consolidated Plan on behalf of the Emergency Residence Project
17.RESOLUTION NO. 19-392 waiving Purchasing Policies and awarding a single-source contract
with Donna Gilligan, Nevada, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $70,900 for FY 2019/20 for
organizational development consulting services
18.Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 19-393 authorizing staff to apply for Grant
b.RESOLUTION NO. 19-394 approving Memorandum of Understanding with Story County
c.Motion authorizing Mayor to sign certification indicating that the City will abide by the
Grant terms and conditions
19.RESOLUTION NO. 19-395 approving Memorandum of Agreement and Agency Access
Agreement with Story City Police Department allowing access to Multi-Agency Public Safety
Network
20.Requests from Ames Historical Society for “Uncorked” Exhibit Grand Opening on August 24:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 19-396 approving closure of four metered parking spaces in the 100
Block of 5th Street
b.RESOLUTION NO. 19-397 approving request for a waiver of fee for metered parking spaces
c.Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
d.Motion approving Blanket Vending License
e.RESOLUTION NO. 19-398 approving request for a waiver of the fee for Vending License
f.RESOLUTION NO. 19-399 authorizing use of City-owned electrical outlets and approving
a waiver of the fee for the cost of electricity used
21.Requests from American Campus Communities for Campustown Fest on August 29:
a.Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b.RESOLUTION NO. 19-400 approving closure of Stanton Avenue from Chamberlain Street
to driveway 230 feet south of the intersection
c.RESOLUTION NO. 19-401 approving closure of five metered parking spaces in the 200
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block of Stanton
22.RESOLUTION NO. 19-402 awarding contract to Star Equipment of Ames, Iowa, for a
combination unit for the Public Works Department in the amount of $77,950 with applied credit
of $10,800 for rental charges, making the net purchasing price of $67,150
23.RESOLUTION NO. 19-403 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2018/19 Traffic
Signal Program (U. S. Hwy. 30 Westbound Off-Ramp and South Dakota Avenue) setting
September 4, 2019, as bid due date and September 10, 2019, as date of public hearing
24.RESOLUTION NO. 19-404 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2019/20 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation (Munn Woods); setting September 18, 2019, as bid due date and September
24, 2019, as date of public hearing
25.RESOLUTION NO. 19-405 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2018/19 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation (Siphon); setting September 18, 2019, as bid due date and September 24,
2019, as date of public hearing
26.RESOLUTION NO. 19-406 approving contract and bond for Non-Asbestos Insulation and
Related Services & Supplies
27.RESOLUTION NO. 19-407 approving Contract Change Order No. 1 with GE Steam Power,
Inc., of Windsor, Connecticut, for ash grate parts needed for Unit 7 Boiler project in the amount
of $5,011.02 inclusive of sales tax
28.Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Disposal Operation:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 19-408 approving Change Order No. 1 to FY 2018/19 contract with
Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping, Inc., the deduct amount of $128,793.30
b.RESOLUTION NO. 19-409 accepting completion of FY 2018/19 contract with Wulfekuhle
Injection and Pumping, Inc., in the final adjusted amount of $253,106.70 and releasing
retainage
c.RESOLUTION NO. 19-410 authorizing carry-over of unspent funds in the amount of
$128,793.30 from 2018/19 Operating Budget to FY 2019/20
d.RESOLUTION NO. 19-411 awarding contract to Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping, Inc.,
of New Vienna, Iowa, for Year Two (FY 2019/20) in the amount of $510,693.30
29.RESOLUTION NO. 19-412 approving Change Order to Professional Services Agreement with
Strand Associates, Inc., to add bidding and construction phase services for Water Pollution
Control Facility Methane Engine Generator Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed
$89,200
30.RESOLUTION NO. 19-413 accepting partial completion of public improvements and reducing
security for Quarry Estates, 2nd Addition
31.2016/17 Storm Water Erosion Control Program (S. Skunk River - Carr Park to Homewood Golf
Course) Contract B:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 19-414 approving Change Order No. 1with GreenTech of Iowa, LLC.,
of Grimes, Iowa
b.RESOLUTION NO. 19-415 accepting completion of project in the amount of $57,381
32.Underground Trenching Services: FY 2014/15 through FY 2018/19:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 19-416 accepting completion of primary contract with Ames Trenching
& Excavating, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the total amount of $669,729.19
b.RESOLUTION NO. 19-417 accepting completion of secondary contract with
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Communication Data Link, LLC, of Grimes, Iowa, in the total amount of $243,017.30
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions/Motions declared adopted/approved unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ES TAS STATION, 216 STANTON: Council
Member Betcher explained that she had pulled this item because, in the past when discussing liquor
licenses, the Council had issued six-month licenses instead of for a full year. She mentioned that
Es Tas did not have any issues, but she was wondering how to get Es Tas employees to go to training
when they haven’t been to one in a year and a half. Police Chief Cychosz explained that the Police
Department had communicated to Es Tas the expectations regarding attendance when going over the
review process. He noted that since this item was pulled for discussion, it gives the Police
Department another mechanism to use to point out to Es Tas the vulnerability of its liquor license
if there are violations in combination with lack of attendance.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Nelson, to approve the Liquor License with Sunday Sales for Es Tas
Stanton, 216 Stanton.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE
BONDS, SERIES 2019A: Finance Director Duane Pitcher stated that he had requested to have this
item pulled for a separate vote. He noted this is a bond issue that the Council has seen several times
before during the bond process. Director Pitcher explained that no information has been withheld
and they have followed all the required practices of the Municipal Securities Rule Making Board,
which will include placing the report on its website.
Director Pitcher stated that they are ready for the date of sale on August 27, 2019. A rating call was
held with Moody’s and the City’s rating will be announced next Thursday.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 19-389 approving the
Official Statement for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A, setting the date
of sale for August 27, 2019, and authorizing electronic bidding for the sale.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Roman Lynch, 3720 Jewell Drive, Ames, explained he had been the Director
of Midnight Madness for 33 years and wanted to thank the City of Ames for all the help throughout
the years. He explained that they have provided a quality event for over 50,000 people where they
have guarded intersections, had a party every year with no issues, put up a double fence with few
complaints, and given thousands a chance to achieve goals. Mr. Lynch stated that he has appreciated
working with different City departments throughout the years and appreciated everyone’s help.
Mayor Haila stated that on behalf of the Council members they want to thank Mr. Lynch for
spending the last
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33 years spearheading the Midnight Madness event.
Bernard Dutchik, 101 3rd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, explained that he is with Imon
Communications, which is a fiber-to-the-premises provider in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Iowa Falls,
and other smaller communities throughout Iowa. Mr. Dutchik commented that he wanted to speak
today to correct some misrepresentation regarding their interest in providing retail services to the
Ames community. He explained that they are very interested in providing service to Ames and noted
that if Ames was to do a public option, Imon would be happy to work with the City of Ames in that
capacity as well. Mr. Dutchik stated they would be flexible in providing retail service or support a
public option as well.
HEALTHY LIFE CENTER: City Manager Steve Schainker stated, as they get ready for the bond
referendum on September 10, 2019, there was some work that needed to be done to make sure the
necessary agreements were secure with Mary Greeley Medical Center (MGMC), Story County,
Heartland Senior Services, and Iowa State University for the lease of the site. Mr. Schainker then
briefly summarized some of the major aspects of each agreement. He did note that each agreement
had been signed except for the Lease Agreement with Iowa State University; the Board of Regents
has approved the document, but would like the City of Ames to sign it first.
Mayor Haila opened public comment and closed it after seeing no one come forward.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 19-418 approving the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ames and Mary Greeley Medical Center.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 19-419 approving the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ames and Story County.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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. 19-420 approving the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ames and Heartland Senior Services.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Martin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 19-421 approving the Lease
Agreement between the City of Ames and Iowa State University.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Corrieri, to ask staff to draft a Resolution for Council in support of
the Healthy Life Center.
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Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION FROM METRONET REGARDING FIBER-TO-THE-PREMISES
INTERNET SERVICE: Mayor Haila notified the public that no public comment would be taken
at this time, as the presentation is for informational purposes only. If the public is interested in
speaking with representatives from MetroNet, they will be available in the lobby after their
presentation.
Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips explained that, at the June 25, 2019, City Council meeting,
City staff provided a follow-up report regarding internet service in the community. At that meeting,
staff reported that a provider had approached the City with interest in providing privately operated
fiber-to-the-premises service in Ames. The City Council directed staff to have MetroNet present its
plans regarding the Council’s interest in speed, availability, reliability, customer service, cost, and
net neutrality. Mr. Phillips stated no action is needed for this item by City Council.
Kathy Scheller, Government Affairs Director for MetroNet stated that she and her colleague Keith
Leonhardt, Vice President of Communications and Market’ Development, were at the City Council
meeting to introduce the Council to MetroNet, a fiber-to-the-premises provider. Ms. Scheller
explained that their company will be bringing a $20 million investment to the City of Ames and will
be able to show an impact to the residents.
MetroNet is a 100% fiber-optic internet, television, and phone company established in 2004 that
serves over 80 communities in seven states and has over 112,000 subscribers. They offer blazing-
fast symmetrical internet service. Ms. Scheller noted that part of their corporate culture is their
passion for Customer Service. She explained that a true fiber-optic-to-the-premises connection gives
reliably-fast broadband, simultaneous streaming, distance learning, tele-commuting, and more.
Other benefits of fiber-optics-to-the-premises are increases in home value of approximately 3.1%,
exclusive access, competition, better customer service, and competitive pricing.
Ms. Scheller commented that the City of Ames will see the following benefits:
•High Level of Customer Service - An average of 30% higher customer satisfaction scores than
peers. Eight different scores are measured monthly.
•Broad Availability
•Local Presence - local retail stores, local staff, community involvement, and local events
•Superior Fiber Services - 1 gigabit symmetrical speeds, no long-term contracts, best technology,
attractive “more for the same” pricing, pass-thru video pricing, redundancy route, and outage
communication plan.
Ms. Scheller explained that when MetroNet comes in to build new infrastructure, it wants the
residents to understand the full process. When building new infrastructure, it has the following
neighborhood communication plan:
•Construction Communications - Letters, postcards, turf signs, entrance signs, etc.
•Construction Website - Document questions or concerns, yard restoration, locate underground
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utilities, etc.
•Responsiveness - 95% response rate within 24 hours to problems
Mr. Leonhardt stated that their objective is to not create any chaos as the neighborhoods are notified
several times that the company will be in their area doing construction work. He noted that they will
work with the City by giving reports regarding their actions, as this helps hold them accountable, in
responding to the residents. Ms. Scheller explained that prior to construction they go to the City to
get direction from leadership as to who will be answering the phone and other ways they can educate
the public.
Ms. Scheller appreciates the Council looking at a fiber-optic service and MetroNet is already in
Bettendorf and Davenport. They are excited about the opportunity to have service within the City
of Ames. Dan Casciato, Governmental Affairs Manager, was introduced as the MetroNet
representative who will be in the City of Ames during construction.
Council Member Nelson inquired if MetroNet rates differentiate between commercial and residential
customers. Ms. Scheller explained that they do have a business and commercial team that will
closely work with businesses for the best option, and they also have a team that is for school and
government entities.
Mayor Haila asked if Ms. Scheller could better explain what the citizens might expect their yard to
look like during construction. Ms. Scheller stated that, before they go into a neighborhood, they will
have a pre-construction meeting for that neighborhood with City officials, any utilities already
present, and MetroNet engineers. She explained that they follow the power, if above will follow the
power line, and if underground, they will bore and the areas will be dug up and restore the properties
as they go along. Mr. Leonhardt explained that they do have two videos on their website showing
some of the construction processes, and if during restoration the customer is not happy, they will
come back and do more restoration.
Council Member Gartin commented that the Council had received about 25-30 emails from citizens
who have expressed interest in the Council pursuing a program for a utility that would provide
internet service on a community basis. The primary reason the citizens are wanting this is to provide
100% coverage in the City of Ames. He wondered if MetroNet can provide this coverage. Ms.
Scheller stated that this is a common question; and there will be some pocket areas that are not dense
enough for MetroNet to provide service during the initial build-out, however, the company is open
to discussions to try and come up with solutions to those areas. Mr. Gartin inquired what the highest
level of coverage in a community that MetroNet covers. Ms. Scheller stated she is not sure, but can
obtain that information and provide it to Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips.
Mr. Gartin asked if there was a time frame that MetroNet is looking to come to Ames. Ms. Scheller
stated that this spring they will be in the area to set-up and to start installing. The construction
process will take about two years.
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