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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, MEETING OF THE AMES AREA
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO)
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE, AND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MAY 23, 2017
JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AND
AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
The Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Ames Human Relations Commission was called to
order by Mayor Ann Campbell at 5:30 p.m. on the 23rd day of May, 2017, in the City Council Chambers
in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. In addition to the Mayor, City Council Members
Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Chris Nelson, and Peter Orazem
were present. Representing the Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) were Anneke Mundel,
John Klaus, Heidi Thompson, Amy Harris-Tehan, and Joel Hochsein.
Ames Human Relations Commission Annual Report. John Klaus, AHRC Chairperson, summarized the
Commission’s attempts to raise its profile in the community. These included: outreach and education
initiatives, community conversations; and special initiatives such as the Peace Walk, “Talk Race,”
“Inclusive Ames,” “Implicit Bias,”and “Know Your Rights.” Mr. Klaus noted the partnerships with
other organizations that helped make these events possible. The Commission also responded to
discriminatory practices that had occurred in Ames. There is now an email address for the Commission
so people could directly report their concerns. According to Mr. Klaus, the Commission feels that it
could do a better job if there could be a staff member who would be wholly dedicated to the
Commission. Commission members had contacted Civil Rights Offices in similar-size cities to Ames
and had discussed that all of them had at least one staff person committed solely to civil rights diversity
relations and discrimination prevention.
Request of Commission Regarding Municipal Equality Index (MEI). According to Mr. Klaus, the
Commission had reviewed the 2016 Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index. Ames had
scored low on the Index in comparison to other cities surveyed in Iowa. It was explained that the survey
is sent to municipalities across the country and compared to metrics established by the Human Rights
Campaign. Chairperson Klaus stated that the AHRC continues to participate in efforts to improve its
score. Mr. Hochstein said that the Commission had reviewed the 2016 Human Rights Campaign MEI.
Mr. Klaus stated that a task force had been established with Commissioners, City, ISU, and the
community to explore its current state and develop strategies to improve Ames’ score on the MEI.
According to Mr. Hochstein, the Index provides a roadmap to increasing “welcomeness” and equity to
the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Community as outlined by the metrics
in the MEI. Council Member Gartin said he respectfully disagreed with the score that Ames had
received; he felt that the welcomeness in this community is very high. Mr. Klaus said that he looked at
this as constructive criticism and considered it as an opportunity to gain insight into how the City can
improve. Mr. Hochstein commented on whether the scorecard necessarily fits the way Ames is. He does
not consider the score of 60 out of 100 bad, but believes it shows them areas that could be improved.
Concerning the recommendation of a staff person being dedicated to the AHRC, Mr. Hochsein said that
a point person would suffice. Mr. Klaus said that it would be their preference that a permanent full-time
staff person be dedicated to civil rights diversity relations and discrimination prevention. Council
Member Gartin clarified that the Council could discuss the Commission’s recommendation, but it would
have to be referred to staff and deferred to a future Agenda.
Council Member Orazem noted that there are disadvantages to being a smaller metro area; it affects
how much money is available. He noted that there are much larger groups who don’t have a dedicated
staff person. Mr. Hochsein said it is more where the money is put and the priorities of the community.
He advised that Dubuque is a similarly sized city and they have five dedicated positions, three of which
are currently filled.
Six recommendations were presented to the City Council based on specific areas as identified in the
MEI:
1. Request that the Council refer to staff a directive to work with the City’s health insurance provider
on ensuring that current insurance options provide for routine care that is gender-affirming.
2. Request that the Council refer to staff a directive to create a City non-discrimination ordinance that
requires contractors to have inclusive non-discrimination policies that includes age, race, creed,
color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability (mental or
physical).
Concerning Recommendation #2, Council Member Betcher noted that there might be other things
that should be considered as well.
3. Request that the Council refer to staff a directive that they research LGBTQA+ venues in which the
City can post job postings in an effort to directly recruit LGBTQA+ employees.
Council Member Betcher said that she is in favor of that, but wanted to know where those venues
might be.
4. Request that the Council refer to staff a directive that would research and implement the creation
of an Equity Advisor as a permanent, full-time staff member.
5. Request that the Council refer to the Chief of Police a directive to identify a LGBTQ+ Police
Liaison.
6. Request that the Mayor, City Council, and other City organizations and departments be more visible
in supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen pointed out many events and things that the City already does to make
all people feel welcome and wanted to know how the City could get recognition for the things that it is
already doing.
Council Member Corrieri commented that it depends on who is responding to the surveys as to what
their opinion is of Ames’ welcomeness.
Discussion of “Safe Cities Resolution.” Chairperson Klaus said that the Resolution is designed to ease
any anxiety experienced by the families and friends of undocumented immigrants. That would be done
by enacting a proposed resolution affirming that the Ames Police Department shall not undertake actions
to detect the presence of unauthorized immigrants or devote any public resources to the enforcement
of federal immigration laws and regulations. Council Member Orazem pointed out that the resolution
being proposed by the AHRC is a nearly verbatim replication of the one adopted by the City Council
of Iowa City. Mr Orazem took issue with the paragraph in the Resolution that states, “for as long as the
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City can remember, the Ames Police Department has not been involved in the enforcement of federal
immigration law.” He asked if that had been verified.
Police Chief Chuck Cychosz stated that the resolution does recognize that the Ames Police Department
does not have the authorization to enforce federal immigration laws and regulations. The Chief
indicated that police officers very often do not know a person’s immigration status.
Council Member Gartin asked Chief Cychosz if he saw any negatives to the Resolution. Mr. Cychosz
said he did not see anything that would limit the City’s ability, but believes that it is more about people’s
behavior. Police officers have informal interactions with the community stating their concern for
people’s safety, not their immigration status. Chief Cychosz advised that the principles of the
Resolution are already in the City’s “tool kit,” whether or not the Resolution is adopted. He believes
that it’s what is done with the Resolution after its adoption that is important. He challenged the
Commission to help translate it and spread the word.
Cheryl Binzen, 707 Burnett, Ames, said that the full name of the document is, “Resolution Reaffirming
the Public Safety Function of Law Enforcement.” Official recognition of the Resolution as the City’s
policy is what they would like. Ms. Binzen said that they had done their homework; they had met with
many representatives of the City to get their ideas of what the Resolution should contain and could
legally contain.
Rick Exner, 1014 Murray, Ames, acknowledged that is a member of the AMOS Immigration Group.
He explained the Group’s efforts in trying to get the Resolution adopted to help the undocumented
community feel safe. Mr. Exner said that the message of trust needs to be conveyed over and over.
Liz Mendez-Shannon, 809 Wheeler, Ames, said that people of color often wonder if they are safe when
they enter a room where there are all white people and vice-versa. Those who are most impacted by the
Resolution will sleep a little better if it is passed.
Matthew Goodman, 2019 Friley Road, Ames, said he was a member of the Ames Progressive Alliance.
Mr. Goodman said he believes that the most important part of a scorecard is feedback, which is an
opportunity to move and grow as a community. He thanked the Council for its open discussion of this
matter.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to refer the Municipal Equality Index back to the
Human Relations Commission for more information on the recommendations.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to place the Safe City Resolution on a future Council Agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE
The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee
meeting was called to order by Ames Mayor and voting member Ann Campbell at 6:46 p.m. on the 23rd
day of May, 2017, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Other
voting members present were: Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, City of Ames; Gloria Betcher, City of Ames;
Amber Corrieri, City of Ames; Tim Gartin, City of Ames; Chris Nelson, City of Ames; Lauris Olson,
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Story County; and Peter Orazem, City of Ames. AAMPO Administrator John Joiner, City of Ames
Transportation Planner Tony Filippini, and City of Ames Transit Director Sheri Kyras were also present.
Voting members Bill Zinnel, Boone County Supervisor; Jonathan Popp, Gilbert Mayor; and the Transit
Representative (who has not yet been appointed), were absent.
HEARING ON FY 2018 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (TPWP): Tony
Filippini explained that the TPWP outlines work tasks that the AAMPO will carry out during FY 2018.
According to Mr. Filippini, federal and state partners at the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT),
Federal Highway Administration, and Federal Transit Administration reviewed the proposed TPWP. The
Iowa DOT requested that it include a Performance Management Agreement outlining the roles and
responsibilities of respective agencies in developing and sharing performance measurements for the
transportation planning process. Mr. Filippini brought the Committee members’ attention to the new
Agreement, which was included on Pages 11, 12, and 13, of the final document.
Mayor Campbell opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Olson, to approve the Final FY 2018 TPWP.
Vote on Motion: 8-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2018-2021 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Mr. Filippini explained the five
projects that have been incorporated into the Draft FY 2018-2021 TIP. The projects will be completed in
the next four years. Mr. Filippini noted that an additional $1,200,000 is being requested for the Grand
Avenue Extension project . It has been awarded funding in previous years. The request also includes an
additional $220,000 for the North Dakota Avenue (Ontario Street to the railroad), which has also been
funded in the past. Three new projects, Vehicle Replacement for CyRide, Cherry Avenue (East Lincoln
Way to SE 5th Street), and 13th Street (Duff Avenue to Meadowlane Avenue), are also being requested.
According to Mr. Filippini, the Transportation Technical Committee reviewed the Draft on May 18, 2017.
Federal and state partners will review the Program in June. The document is due to the Iowa Department
of Transportation by July 15, 2017.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Olson, to approve the Draft FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement
Program and set July 11, 2017, as the date of public hearing.
Vote on Motion: 8-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2015-2019 PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION PLAN: According to Mr. Filippini, the Passenger
Transportation Plan provides needs-based justification for identifying passenger transportation priorities
and strategies. CyRide provides the coordination and works with both the Story County Human Services
Council and the Transportation Collaboration groups. The Plan must be updated, at a minimum, every five
years. The AAMPO last approved its PTP in March 2014 and has to submit its next full PTP to the Iowa
DOT in 2019. The public input period will be open from May 23, 2017, to June 13, 2017.
Transit Director Sheri Kyras advised that, due to changes in the number of shelters that are to be installed,
transit stop amenities have been identified for increased Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals
with Disabilities or 5310 funding. This project was previously identified in the PTP to be funded at
$50,000 annually and is now being proposed at $200,000 annually. The project inclusion has been added.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Olson, to approve an amendment to the 2015-2019 Passenger
Transportation Plan and set June 13, 2017, as the date of public hearing.
Vote on Motion: 8-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2017-2020 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: It was explained by Mr. Filippini that
the proposed amendments pertain to the current transportation program, which runs through the end of
September. Requirements to process an amendment to the TIP require an opportunity for public review
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and comment as well as approval by both the Technical and Policy Committees of the AAMPO. The
Transportation Technical Committee reviewed the amendments on May 18, 2017. The public input period
will run from May 23, 2017, to June 13, 2017.
Mr. Filippini advised that the Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017-2020 TIP involves changing the
following:
1. $230,466 CMAQ #9 Plum Weekday Route Expansion. The ICAAP awarded by the Iowa DOT on
March 21, 2017. This project was added to access the ICAAP award.
2. $101,787 CMAQ - #2 Green/#6 Brown/#3 Blue Service Expansion. The ICAAP awarded by the Iowa
DOT on March 21, 2017. This project was added to access the ICAAP award.
3. Increase 5310 funding for Transit Project 920 Associated Transit Improvements. The PTP amendment
processing to allocate additional 5310 funds to existing project.
4. Increase PTIG funding for Transit Project 4119 In-Ground Hoist Replacement. Increase in cost of In-
Ground Hoist project requires TIP Amendment.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Olson, to approve the amendments to the 2017-2020 Transportation
Improvement Program and set June 13, 2017, as the date of public hearing.
Vote on Motion: 8-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT (TAM) PERFORMANCE TARGETS: According to Mr.
Filippini, the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration published Final Rule
on the Statewide and Non-Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Metropolitan Planning on May 27,
2016. The FTA published Final Rule on Transit Asset Management (TAM) on July 26, 2016. The CyRide
Transit Board approved performance targets to address the TAM requirement. The Ames Area MPO is
required to establish performance targets to use in tracking progress toward attainment of critical outcomes
for the Ames region by July 1, 2017. Starting on October 1, 2018, the AAMPO will be required to reflect
the performance measures and targets in all Long Range Transportation Plans and Transportation
Improvement Programs updated after that date. Each update to the LRTP will report system performance
measure progress towards achieving the targets. The TIPs will be required to describe how implementation
of the TIP anticipates making progress towards achieving the targets. On October 1, 2018, transit agencies
will also be required to have a TAM Plan developed and adopted.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Olson, to approve the Transit Asset Management Performance Targets.
Vote on Motion: 8-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Nelson, seconded by Olson, to adjourn the AAMPO Transportation
Policy Committee Meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 8-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor Campbell at 7:05 p.m.
on May 23, 2017, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue. Present from the Ames
City Council were Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Chris Nelson,
and Peter Orazem. Ex officio Member Rob Bingham was also present.
PROCLAMATION FOR “PREECLAMPSIA AWARENESS MONTH:” Mayor Campbell
proclaimed the month of May, 2017, as “Preeclampsia Awareness Month.” Accepting the Proclamation
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were Iowa Promise Walk for Preeclampsia Committee Members Dorothy Rust, Phil Rust, Kimberly
Shearer and her son. Ms. Rust stated that the Walk will occur on June 3, 2017, at Ada Hayden. She
invited the public to participate.
PRESENTATION OF “SOLSMART SILVER” AWARD: Mayor Campbell presented the
“Solsmart Silver” Award to Donald Kom, Director of Electric Services, and Kelly Diekmann, Director
of Planning and Housing. Director Diekmann stated that the Award was a joint effort among several
City departments. With this Award, the City is receiving national recognition for adopting programs
and practices that make it faster, easier, and cheaper to go solar. To achieve the designation, cities and
counties take steps to reduce solar “soft costs,” which are non-hardware costs that can increase the time
and money it takes to install a solar energy system. The Award was presented during the week of May
8, 2017, at the American Planning Association’s Annual Meeting in New York City. As a Silver
designee, the City of Ames will now have the opportunity to earn additional points to qualify for the
Gold Award.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Campbell announced that Item No. 32, acceptance of the completion
of Power Plant Fuel Conversion - Mechanical Installation General Work Contreact, had been pulled by
City staff. The following requests were pulled for separate discussion. Council Member Betcher asked
to pull Item No. 16, Requests from Main Street Cultural District for Firefly Country Nights. Council
Member Beatty-Hansen requested to pull Item No. 18, Requests from Ames Patriotic Council for the
Memorial Day Parade on May 29. Council Member Gartin asked to pull Item No. 23 pertaining to
extending the Purchase Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa for 306 Wellons Drive.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 9, 2017, and Special Meeting of May 16,
2017
3. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for May 1-15, 2017
4. Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:
a. Class B Liquor – Gateway Hotel & Conference, 2100 Green Hills Drive
b. Class C Liquor – Old Chicago, 1610 S. Kellogg Avenue
c. Class C Liquor – Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 1614 S. Kellogg Avenue
d. Class C Liquor & B Wine – Della Viti, 323 Main Street, #102
e. Class C Liquor – The Sports Page Bar & Grill, 3720 Lincoln Way
5. Motion approving Outdoor Service Privilege for Della Viti, 323 Main Street #102
6. Motion approving 5-day (June 17 - 21) Special Class C Liquor License for Olde Main at ISU
Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue
7. Motion approving 5-day (June 24 - 28) Special Class C Liquor License for Olde Main at ISU
Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue
8. Motion approving 5-day (June 3 - 7) Special Class C Liquor License for Gateway Market MLK at
ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue
9.Motion approving new Class B Beer Permit & Outdoor Service for Grandpa Noodle Gallery, 926 S.
16th Street
10. Motion approving Encroachment Permit for a sign at 3500 University Boulevard (ISU Research
Park)
11. Motion approving Encroachment Permit for an entrance sign at 1111 Duff (Mary Greeley Medical
Center)
12. Requests from Iowa State Running Club for Mile on Main Street on September 16:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the closed area
b. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 300 approving closure of Burnett Avenue from Main Street to 11th
Street; Clark Avenue from 8th Street to 11th Street; and 8th Street, 9th Street, 10th Street, and 11th
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Street from Clark Avenue to Burnett Avenue, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 301 approving closure of 21 metered parking spaces on Burnett Avenue
and waiver of fees
d. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 302 approving the use of Tom Evans Plaza from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00
a.m.
13. Requests from Main Street Cultural District for Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 27-29:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License for the
Central Business District
b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-303 approving suspension of parking regulations in Central Business
District from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29
c. RESOLUTION NO. 17-304 approving waiver of parking meter fees and fee for blanket Vending
License
14. Requests from Main Street Cultural District for Ames Grand Prix Sidewalk Sales on June 10:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License for the
Central Business District from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-317 approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License
15. Ames Foundation Grant:
a. Motion authorizing Police Department to seek reimbursement from Ames Foundation for
expenses associated with the purchase of Ballistic Plates and Community Policing training
16. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 322 approving revisions to City of Ames addressing guidelines
17. Program #1 - Water Service Transfer:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-323 approving reimbursement to property owner at 818-8th Street for
project unit cost for a Type B water service in the amount of $3,500
18. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 324 approving extension to the Palmer Group Employment Services
Agreement in an amount not-to-exceed $80,000
19. RESOLUTION NO. 17-326 approving one-year lease extension for Welch Parking Lot T, 209
Welch Avenue
20. RESOLUTION NO. 17-327 proposing vacation of Bike Path Easement at Ames Middle School and
setting date of public hearing for June 13
21. RESOLUTION NO. 17-328 awarding annual Software Services Agreement for MISO Market
Participant Services to MCG Energy Solutions, LLC, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the amount of
$123,600 for Electric Services Department
22. RESOLUTION NO. 17-329 approving contract for rights to sell advertising on CyRide buses to
Houck Transit Advertising of Shoreview, Minnesota
23. RESOLUTION NO. 17-330 approving purchase of four Police Patrol Units from Ames Ford
Lincoln in the total amount of $109,440
24. 2015/16 West Lincoln Way Improvements (Franklin Avenue):
a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-331 approving Purchase Agreement with KAH I, LLC
b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-332 approving Purchase Agreement with Iowa Ice Company, LLC
c. RESOLUTION NO. 17-333 approving Purchase Agreement with TOMCO, LLC
d. RE-SOLUTION NO. 17- 334 approving Purchase Agreement with Stonebrook Community
Church, Ames, IA
e. RESOLUTION NO. 17-335 approving Purchase Agreement with Dotson Family Trust - A
f. RESOLUTION NO. 17-336 approving Purchase Agreement with TOMCO Partnership
g. RESOLUTION NO. 17-337 approving Purchase Agreement with First National Bank
h. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 338 approving Purchase Agreement with Marcia M. Barber, and Jolene
R. Beveridge and Richard D. Beveridge
i. RESOLUTION NO. 17-339 approving Purchase Agreement with Clinic Building Company, Inc.
j. RESOLUTION NO. 17-340 approving Purchase Agreement with Lincoln Park Co-Op, Inc.
k. RESOLUTION NO. 17-341 awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of $1,797,793
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25. RESOLUTION NO. 17-342 approving preliminary plans and specifications for Valve Maintenance,
Related Services and Supplies for Power Plant; setting June 28, 2017, as bid due date and July 11,
2017, as the date of public hearing
26. RESOLUTION NO. 17-343 approving contract and bond for 2016/17 Cemetery Lane Improvements
27. RESOLUTION NO. 17-344 accepting completion of 2015/16 Clear Water Diversion Program (Duff
Avenue, East 9th Street, McDonald Drive)
28. Water Pollution Control Biosolids Disposal Operations:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-345 accepting completion of Year 1 Contract with NutriJect Systems,
Inc.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-346 approving renewal of contract with NutriJect Systems, Inc., for
Year 2
29. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 347 approving partial completion of public improvements and reducing
security for Crane Farm Subdivision
30. RESOLUTION NO. 17-348 approving Plat of Survey for 2710 and 2714 White Oak Circle
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions/Motions declared adopted/approved unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
REQUESTS FROM MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT (MSCD) FOR FIREFLY
COUNTRY NIGHTS: Council Member Betcher noted that the City Council had previously approved
this event and asked for an explanation as to what changes precipitated it being placed on tonight’s
Agenda.
Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips explained that, at its March 7, 2017, meeting the Council
approved requests from London Underground to host Firefly Country Nights on July 14 and September
8, 2017, on Main Street. Following that approval, the MSCD received feedback from affected property
owners regarding the events. Some feedback was positive; however, a significant amount of negative
feedback was received. As a result, MSCD proposed some key changes to the events, as follows:
1. The MSCD will assume responsibility for both Firefly Country Night events (instead of London
Underground).
2. The July 14th Country Night will be moved to Bandshell Park; therefore, under the rules adopted by
the Parks and Recreation Commission. With that new location, MSCD is requesting the closure of
East 5th Street between Duff Avenue and Carroll Avenue from 6 AM to 11:59 PM on July 14. This
will also close on-street parking spaces and requires a Temporary Obstruction Permit.
3. The MSCD requests that it retain the ability to use the original Main Street location for the July 14th
event, but only if turf conditions make it impossible to use Bandshell Park. If it rains the day of the
concert, the contract with Parks and Recreation specifies that the concert will be moved to the City
Auditorium. If Council approves, Main Street would only be used on July 14 if the weather makes
it unsuitable for the concert to occur at Bandshell. The MSCD has also requested a waiver of
parking fees ($81) and the Blanket Vending License fee ($50). In addition, the MSCD has indicated
that beer sales for the Main Street back-up location on July 14th would be facilitated by having an
Outdoor Service Privilege on London Underground’s existing Class C Liquor License. The
application for that would be made at a later date. The MSCD has applied for 5-day Class B Beer
Permits with Outdoor Service Privileges for the July 14th event at Bandshell and the September 8th
event on Douglas.
Mr. Phillips stated that, although the Class C Liquor License would allow the service of beer, wine,
and liquor, staff is recommending that the permission to use the street for the event be conditioned
on allowing only beer in the event area.
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4. The September 8th Country Night would now be held on Douglas Avenue between Main Street and
5th Street. That section of Douglas would be closed from 6 AM to 11:59 PM on Friday, September
8. Additionally, 12 metered parking spaces would be closed during those hours ($21.60 loss to the
Parking Fund). A Temporary Obstruction Permit and Blanket Vending License ($50 fee) have also
been requested, and the MSCD has requested a waiver of the License fee.
5. Since the September 8th Country Night would no longer be held on Main Street, City staff also
requested that the Council rescind the authorization it granted under Resolutions 17-119 and 17-120,
since those pertained to the use of Main Street.
According to Mr. Phillips, the MSCD staff had indicated that the businesses on Douglas had been
consulted about the proposed change in venue for the September 8th event, and they were supportive.
Cindy Hicks, Executive Director of the Main Street Cultural District, 304 Main Street, Ames, advised
that the main reason for the requested changes is to accommodate the businesses on Main Street. She
had spoken to most of the business owners during the past couple weeks. The September 8 date
concerned the business owners the most as shutting down parking on Main Street on that date would
cause a hardship to them. According to Ms. Hicks, she learned that Parks and Recreation was looking
for concerts at the Bandshell and welcomed the event being moved to that location.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to approve the following requests from Main Street Cultural
District for Firefly Country Nights:
a. Friday, July 14:
i. Motion approving 5-day (July 14 - 18) Class B Beer Permit & Outdoor Service for Main
Street Cultural District at Bandshell Park, 6th Street and Duff Avenue
ii. RESOLUTION NO. 17-305 approving closure of E. 5th Street between Duff Avenue and
Carroll Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
iii. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 306 approving closure of on-street parking spaces within the
closed area
b. Friday, July 14 Back-Up Location:
i. Motion rescinding approval of blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket
Vending License granted to London Underground
ii. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License
to Main Street Cultural District
iii. RESOLUTION NO. 17-307 rescinding RESOLUTION NO. 17- No. 17-106 approving
closure of Main Street between Kellogg Avenue and Douglas Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to
11:59 p.m. granted to London Underground
iv. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 308 approving closure of Main Street between Kellogg Avenue
and Douglas Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for Main Street Cultural District
v. RESOLUTION NO. 17-309 rescinding RESOLUTION NO. 17- No. 17-107 approving
closure of 45 metered parking spaces within the closed area granted to London
Underground
vi. RESOLUTION NO. 17-310 approving closure of 45 metered parking spaces within the
closed area for Main Street Cultural District
vii. RESOLUTION NO. 17-311 approving waiver of 45 parking meter fees and fee for
blanket Vending License for Main Street Cultural District
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions/Motions declared adopted/approved unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
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Moved by Gartin, seconded by Orazem, to approve the following requests from Main Street Cultural
District for Firefly Country Nights:
c. Friday, September 8:
i. Motion rescinding approval of blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket
Vending License granted to London Underground
ii. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License
for the closed area for Main Street Cultural District
iii. Motion approving 5-day (Sept. 8 - 12) Class B Beer Permit & Outdoor Service for Main
Street Cultural District for 400 block of Douglas Avenue
iv. RESOLUTION NO. 17-312 rescinding RESOLUTION NO. 17- No. 17-119 approving
closure of Main Street between Kellogg Avenue and Douglas Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to
11:59 p.m. granted to London Underground
v. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 313 approving closure of Douglas Avenue between Main Street
and 5th Street from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for Main Street Cultural District
vi. RESOLUTION NO. 17-314 rescinding RESOLUTION NO. 17- No. 17-120 approving
closure of 45 metered parking spaces within the closed area granted to London
Underground
vii. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 315 approving closure of 12 metered parking spaces within the
closed area for Main Street Cultural District
viii. RESOLUTION NO. 17-316 approving waiver of parking meter fees and fee for blanket
Vending License for Main Street Cultural District
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson, Orazem. Voting nay:
Betcher. Resolutions/Motions declared adopted/approved, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a
portion of these Minutes.
REQUESTS FROM AMES PATRIOTIC COUNCIL FOR MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ON
MAY 29: Council Member Beatty-Hansen recalled that the Council has cautioned organizations about
advertising their events prior to receiving approval by the City Council. She had noticed that the
activities associated with this event had already been advertised. In an effort to be consistent with all
organizations requesting approval by the Council, Ms. Beatty-Hansen said she pulled this so that the
same information could be conveyed to the Ames Patriotic Council to not advertise the event until
Council had approved it.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to approve the following requests from Ames Patriotic Council
for Memorial Day Parade on May 29:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the closed area
b. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 318approving closure of Pearle Avenue and 5th Street from east of
Pearle Avenue through the Clark Avenue intersection from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for parade
line-up
c. RESOLUTION NO. 17-319 approving temporary closure of Clark Avenue from 5th Street to 9th
Street from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for movement of the parade
d. RESOLUTION NO. 17- 320 approving temporary closure of 9th Street between Clark Avenue
and Maxwell Avenue from 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for movement of the parade
e. RESOLUTION NO. 17-321 approving temporary closure of 6th Street at Clark Avenue and Duff
Avenue at 9th Street, as the parade moves through those intersections
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions/Motions declared adopted/approved unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
EXTENSION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF
CENTRAL IOWA FOR PROPERTY AT 306 WELLONS DRIVE: Council Member Gartin stated
that he had pulled this item from Consent to allow him to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interst.
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Moved by Nelson, seconded by Orazem, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17- 325 approving the extension
of the Purchase Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa for the property at 306 Wellons
Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1. Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Nelson, Orazem. Voting nay:
None. Abstaining due to a conflict of interest: Gartin. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Campbell opened Public Forum. No one requested to speak, and Public
Form was closed.
MIRACLE FIELD AND INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND: Parks and Recreation Director Keith
Abraham introduced Don Marner and Diane Goering of Snyder & Associates. According to Mr.
Abraham, through the design consultant selection process, Snyder & Associates from Ankeny was
selected to design the project. Snyder & Associates had designed the Ankeny and Urbandale
playgrounds and fields so it is familiar with the intricacies of the two amenities. Mr. Abraham advised
that staff had held a design kickoff meeting and explained that the City is looking for a design that is
different from Ankeny and Urbandale and addresses the neighbors’ concerns as much as possible. It
was noted by Mr. Abraham that Snyder developed a design to include many features and offered ways
to mitigate the concerns of the neighbors as much as possible. He reviewed the concerns that had been
expressed prior to the design being developed and how they are being addressed in the design.
Concerning the bio swales for storm water control, Council Member Gartin said he would be hesitant
to have a bio swale that would be as deep as the one at Fellows School. Mr. Marner said the exact
details of the bio swales have not been determined yet. Pertaining to the sound system, Council Member
Betcher urged the designers to come up with ways to dampen the sound as much as possible to help
reduce the noise level for the neighbors in the area.
Director Abraham advised that a public meeting was held on May 11, 2017, to share the playground and
field design and to gather input. He said that the meeting was mostly positive and there was a good
dialogue regarding what attendees like as well as any concerns that they had. In summary, people liked
the creative design, the separate play areas, taking neighbors’ concerns into account, the preservation
of green space, and the different components and challenge levels. There are still concerns related to
lights on the Miracle League Field, the sound system, the color choices for equipment and surfacing,
and fencing. Mr. Abraham expounded on those four concerns.
Director Abraham then presented a Power Point of the design for the All-Inclusive Playground and
Miracle League Field in Inis Grove Park. Mr. Abraham noted that the design was presented to the Parks
and Recreation Commission at its May 18, 2017, meeting.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen noted that lighting of the Miracle Field is still an issue for the
neighborhood.
Council Member Betcher asked if the City could state that the sound system will be used for nothing
other than Miracle League games. Director Abraham noted that it would be possible, but there is nothing
that prohibits sound systems being used in other parks. Ms. Betcher said that she is concerned with the
use of “special events” because the number that might be requested could be a lot.
Council Member Betcher asked if the City would be paid for the use of the Field. Director Abraham
said that if a group wants to use any of the other City fields, they pay a rental fee. If someone walks up
and just uses the field, there won’t be a fee. Council Member Orazem pointed out that there will be
league fees just like the other recreational leagues.
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Martin Edelson, 2417 Duff Avenue, Ames, said that he is associated with the Inis Grove Neighborhood
Association. Mr. Edelson pointed out that Snyder & Associates was to meet with staff and appropriate
“community members.” He wished that the “community members” would have included members of
the Inis Grove Neighborhood Association. According to Mr. Edelson, no one from the Inis Grove
Neighborhood Association was included. Director Abraham stated that two members of the
Neighborhood were included in a previous meeting. Mr. Edelson said he felt that if there had been more
extensive communication with the Neighborhood, things would have gone more smoothly. Mr. Edelson
said that the neighborhood residents who had attended the public meeting on May 11 came away from
the meeting believing that the plans were conceptual plans, so he would prefer that the Council not
approve the design tonight. Lights on the Miracle Field are still a concern for the Neighborhood. Mr.
Edelson said a second issue was the scheduling of events. There are so many things going on at Inis
Grove that there might not be adequate parking. According to Mr. Edelson, the parking at 24th Street
has still not been resolved. In addition, he believes that a serious consideration for the future is the
maintenance of the field, which could be quite an expense.
Cheryl Langston, 1710 Northwestern Avenue, Ames, said she was speaking as a representative of
Healthiest Ames. Ms. Langston offered the support of Healthiest Ames for the design of the Field and
Playground. She said it met all of their four areas of focus.
Director Abraham said that staff felt that they had a good understanding of the neighborhood concerns.
He has met with the two representatives of Snyder & Associates and worked to mitigate those concerns.
In the public meetings, Mr. Abraham said that he made it known that Special Olympics would be using
this facility. He noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission has given direction to ensure that staff
is not over-programming Inis Grove Park.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Gartin , to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-349 approving the design for
the All-Inclusive Playground and Miracle League Field in Inis Grove Park, as presented.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
Discussion of Parking Regulations for 24th Street and Broadmoore Avenue. Public Works Director John
Joiner advised that ten property owners along 24th Street whose front yards are impacted by these new
regulations are supportive of the parking changes being suggested by staff. If revised, parking would
be prohibited at all times on both sides from Jensen Avenue to Ferndale Avenue and would be
prohibited at all times on the south side of 24th Street from the centerline of VanBuren Avenue to the
centerline of Hoover Avenue. A new section would be added to Chapter 18 (Parking) to prohibit parking
at all times on the west side of Broadmoor Avenue.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to
change Municipal Code Section 18.31 to codify the recommended parking regulations.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEALTHY LIFE CENTER PLANNING STUDY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: City Manager
Steve Schainker provided the background of the possible Healthy Life Center (HLC) since the formation
of the HLC Steering Team in February 2016. Mr. Schainker recalled that the Team’s objective is to
create a one-of-a-kind Center that makes the life-long goal of healthy living accessible and enjoyable
to people of all ages and socio-economic status.
City Manager Schainker gave the history of the Ames Community School District’s decision to
participate in the HLC.
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Relative to the Healthy Life Center site, the Steering Team has been exploring possible sites for the
HLC. Preliminary indications are that as much as ten acres would be needed to accommodate the
proposed building, parking, outdoor gardens, outdoor play area, and expansion capabilities. The Team
members are seeking a site that is accessible by vehicle on an arterial road, connected to the bike path
system, and on a CyRide bus route. They also hope that the site could be under the ownership of one
entity, undeveloped, and owned by a willing seller. After reviewing a number of possible sites, the Team
is recommending the ten-acre parcel owned by Iowa State University along Ontario, west of Scholl
Road. Mr. Schainker advised that the City had received a letter from the Chief Financial Officer for
ISU, the Administration at the University is in support of selling that property to the City for the future
site of the HLC. The actual sales price is yet to be determined, and hopefully, it will be less than the
appraised value of ISU officials can justify a reduction based on a perceived benefit to the University.
Mr. Schainker emphasized that the final decision to sell the property to the City rests with the Board of
Regents; however, the letter from ISU should be sufficient to justify asking the consulting Team to
analyze that site.
City Manager Schainker stated that staff is now in the position to finalize a Request for Proposals (RFP)
for the HLC Planning Study. Mr. Schainker reviewed major portions of the Draft RFP. The City will
rely on the recommendation of the consulting team for the final components and square footages. It was
noted that the Draft RFP still needs to be finalized by the Purchasing Division; some boiler plate
provisions will be added to the final document before it is sent out.
Mr. Schainker provided a recap of the perspectives of the Ames Cyclone Aquatics Club (ACAC) and
the Ames Community School District pertaining to incorporating a competitive pool into the HLC. He
noted that currently, the City and School District share a single 25-yard basin. If the City and the School
District were to proceed separately at the HLC and High School, the City would have a therapeutic
basin, warm water lap basin, and warm water recreation basin, and the School District would have a cold
water competitive basin. If the City and the School District proceed together at the HLC with 82-degree
water at the competitive pool, there would be a therapeutic basin, a warm water recreation basin, and
an 82-degree competitive basin.
Council Member Corrieri wanted to ensure that through the consultant’s public outreach and data
collection, the gaps would be identified. She commented that she hoped that the consultant would do
a market analysis as well.
Mr. Schainker provided the desired space components for the HLC, as follows:
City of Ames/Ames Community School District/Mary Greeley Medical Center Aquatic Component:
There would be a warm water/recreational subcomponent, and 82-degree/competitive subcomponent,
a therapeutic aquatic subcomponent, and an aquatic shared space subcomponent.
Mary Greeley Medical Center Component: This component will consist of a physical therapy area, and
a Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) office.
Heartland Senior Services Component. This would consist of Adult Daycare for dementia clients and
include office/storage, open activity space, quiet room space, showers/restrooms, meeting room, and
kichenette/food service.
Boys’ and Girls’ Club Component (for elementary school-age members). This component would include
office/multi-purpose space, kitchenette/food service area, and restrooms.
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City Manager Schainker said that he had received clarification today that the Boys’ and Girls’ Club has
not committed to being a funding partner at this time. The Boys’ and Girls’ Club will still be able to
use the Center, but not necessarily be a funding partner.
Shared Spaces Component. There would be a mu lti-tiered indoor playground,
demonstration/participation kitchen/seating, cardo equiopment/weight area, childcare/activity room,
multi-purpose rooms, large meeting room, fitness room with suspended floor, dedicated fitness
equipment room (i.e., spinning), art/crafts/music room, gymnastics/tumbling tots room, two gyms,
walking track, café in lobby area, hallways, storage, restrooms, equipment/utility rooms, exterior
(landscaping/parking/open green space/community garden/play area), lobby/participant registration,
game table area in lobby, and building supervisor/staff offices. It was noted by City Manager Schainker
that funding partners will all share in the cost of the shared spaces component.
The importance of the decision on the components and subcomponents to be included was emphasized
by Mr. Schainker. The RFP will be based on that decision.
Mr. Schainker advised that the objective of the RFP process is to select the consulting team most
qualified to provide the services outlined in the request. A representative from Heartland Senior
Services, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames Community School District, Iowa State University, and
the Boys’ and Girls’ Club will assist the City Manager and Parks and Recreation Director in evaluating
all of the Proposals that are submitted per the evaluation criteria. He noted that the Council may desire
to remove the Boys’ and Girls’ Club from that list if they are not going to be a funding partner. After
reviewing the submission by interested consulting teams, finalists will be invited to Ames for an on-site
interview. Once the on-site interviews are completed, the City Manager and Parks and Recreation
Director, with input from the representatives listed above, will identify the preferred consulting team
to recommend to the City Council. The City staff will then coordinate with the preferred consulting team
to finalize the contract for the Scope of Services, time line, and not-to-exceed cost. Mr. Schainker
reviewed the criteria on which the evaluations will be based. According to City Manager Schainker,
three on-site visits will occur. He explained what would happen at each of those visits. Mr. Schainker
also explained that all the costs will be estimated in 2019 dollars.
A summary of the proposed project schedule was provided by City Manager Schainker. A bond issue
will be requested in 2018.
It was pointed out by Mr. Schainker that Story County has indicated a willingness to put money into this
project. The amount is not yet known; however, the Board of Supervisors will be meeting in the next
month or so to discuss this.
At the inquiry of Council Member Betcher, City Manager Schainker said that Gilbert School District
had not been contacted to see if it wanted to be included. Ms. Betcher noted that there are some
swimmers from Gilbert who participate with Ames. She suggested that the Gilbert School District be
contacted to see if they wanted to be included.
Council Member Betcher would also like a stretching room included; she has found that lacking in other
facilities.
Council Member Gartin said he would like to create a place on the footprint of the property that could
include six indoor tennis courts. He noted that the Ames Racquet & Fitness Center may not be
accessible to those with limited means, and he believes that is where the City should come in. Mr. Gartin
said he thinks the indoor tennis courts would be beyond the scope of this project right now, but he would
like the footprint to be included.
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Discussion ensued on whether to include space for the Boys’ and Girls’ Club. It was noted that they will
not included as a funding partner at this time, but they will be a user. A meeting will still occur with
the Club to ascertain its needs.
Jeremy Galvin, 2002 Cessna Street, Ames, stated that he is the Vice-President of the Board of ACAC.
Mr. Galvin asked to make one point of clarification: ACAC’s recommendation was to consider a 50-
meter pool. They feel that the community could use and benefit from a 50-meter cold-water basin. Mr.
Galvin said that ACAC would like the RFP to ask the consultant to provide the costs of a 50-meter pool
as well as a 25-meter stretch. Mr. Galvin also asked that a competitive swimming professional serve on
the Steering Committee. Mayor Campbell responded that the Council had heard the request, but the
direction from Council had been for a 25-meter stretch. Council Member Betcher recalled that there are
members of the community who are not members of ACAC, and it was felt that there might be
scheduling conflicts. Mr. Galvin said that if there is a 50-meter pool, ACAC could be practicing, Ames
swimmers could be practicing, and swimming lessons could also be going on. That is not possible with
a smaller basin; it gets too hot for the swimmers. City Manager Schainker said that the RFP specifies
that a separate meeting would occur between the consultant and ACAC.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to include in the RFP an expansion footprint for six indoor
tennis courts and some spectator space.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to include in the RFP that the consultant price-out a 25-
meter stretch and a 50-meter pool (both the construction and on-going costs).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to remove the specific list of willing participants and
replace that with the list of funding partners.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct that the Gilbert School District be contacted
to see if it is interested in contributing.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve the Draft RFP, as amended, for the Healthy Life
Center Planning Study.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to remove all references to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club
except as users.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:32 p.m.
AMENDMENT TO DEPOT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: Planning and Housing Director
Kelly Diekmann noted that the City Council had, on April 25, 2017, referred to staff a letter from a
representative of a potential purchaser of The Depot property in the 500 Block of Main Street to amend
the Development Agreement and directed that it be placed on a future agenda for discussion. Mr.
Diekmann noted that the current Development Agreement allows for public use of all of the parking
spaces for a period of 50 years starting in 1995. The City had entered into the Development Agreement
with Hubbell in 1994 as part of a redevelopment plan for the entire site. The Depot Building was
formerly used for City office and included vast areas of open parking lots. The developer requested
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specific changes to the Agreement, i.e., to be allowed to use 100 of the 199 parking spaces, and to restate
and clarify the terms of the Agreement that still apply to the property. The other 99 spaces would be for
the general public.
At the inquiry of Council Member Orazem, Director Diekmann noted that the City doesn’t own the
parking lot; it only has the right to use the parking spaces for use by the general public.
Cliff Smith, 608 Douglas, Ames, representing Merry Bee Properties, LLC, advised that it was the
developers’ intention to attract technology companies over time. They are seeking an amendment to the
Development Agreement to allow up to half of the existing parking on the site (100 of the 199 spaces)
to be allocated for use by the owner of the property. That would reserve 99 spaces for use by the general
public. The developer wants to ensure future tenants that there would be parking available for them.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen suggested that Mr. Smith look at entering into a Remote Parking
Agreement in the future if the potential businesses were to expand.
Council Member Orazem noted that this would mean a reduction in the number of retail establishments
if the Building were converted to technology companies. The parking spaces would be used during the
day, but would be available in the evening for public parking.
Council Member Gartin asked what would happen if the developer, at some point, would change its mind
and go into another direction. He wanted to ensure that the public parking be retained in the future. Brian
Torresi, DavisBrown Law Firm, pointed out that Merry Bee Properties will be the owner of the property
and the City will have the right to use the spaces. Mr. Torresi noted that, while the potential purchaser
wishes to reduce the number of public parking to 99 spaces, the purchaser is willing to extend the terms
of that public parking allowance for those remaining spaces to 2067. He said that if the City were to
“clawback” on some of the spaces, the developer would want to “clayback” on some of the time. Mr.
Gartin said that if the use of the property changes - if the demand for private parking changed - he wants
to make sure that the City gets the spaces back. Mr. Torresi said he was concerned about how demand
would be determined. City Manager Schainker replied that one way to ensure that would be to state that
nothing could be built upon the area that is now the parking lot. Director Diekmann advised that
preserving the private parking on the site would be the best the City could do. It could state that there will
always be parking on the site. Attorney Torresi noted that in exchange for the parking, the time is being
extended to 2067.
Discussion ensued on Option 1, which would grant 100 of the parking spaces to the Developer, but those
private spaces would be made available after normal business hours (evenings and weekends) for the
general public. The Developer indicated that he was not willing to do that; Attorney Torresi said that
they would not put that in the Agreement.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to go with Option 2: Grant the Developer 71 Private
Parking Spaces and Retain 127 Public Spaces.
Vote on Motion: 4-2. Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Nelson. Voting nay: Gartin,
Orazem. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, specified that the Development Agreement would include a
provision for maintaining 71 spaces on the site.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Director Diekmann noted that the site plan would parallel the Agreement.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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HEARING ON MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 5400 MORTENSEN ROAD: Mayor
Campbell opened the public hearing. There was no one who wished to speak, and the hearing was
closed.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.17-350 approving the Major Site
Development Plan with landscaped common area to be located on Outlot A of Crane Farm Subdivision,
First Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 600 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE:
The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. She closed same after no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-351 approving the Major Site
Development Plan Amendment to construct new monopole cell tower on City-owned land at 600 South
Maple Avenue.
At the inquiry of Council Member Orazem, Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips advised that if the City
enters into the lease, it will receive $1,800/month, an upfront payment of $4,800, and 50% of any
sublease revenue. There are two additional spaces for subleases.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR DEFINITIONS OF “PRE-EXISTING”
AND “TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, IF PRE-EXISTING:” The public hearing was opened by the
Mayor. After there was no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to pass on first reading an ordinance making a text amendment
pertaining to definitions of “pre-existing” and “two-family dwelling, if pre-existing.”
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO REVISE SITE LANDSCAPE
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL USES: Director Diekmann advised that staff had received one comment.
The person pointed out some inconsistencies in spelling and formatting. He noted that staff will need
to bring this back in a couple months to augment the Ordinance.
Mayor Campbell opened the public hearing. She closed same after no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance making zoning text
amendments to revise site landscape requirements for all uses and direct staff to make the necessary
spelling corrections and formatting changes.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON FINAL AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 BUDGET: The public hearing
was opened and closed by the Mayor after no one requested to speak.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-352 amending the current
budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
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HEARING ON ADOPTION, BY REFERENCE, THE 2015 EDITIONS OF INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, FIRE, EXISTING BUILDING, MECHANICAL, AND FUEL GAS
CODES; AND UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, WITH LOCAL EDITS: The Mayor opened the
public hearing. There was no one wishing to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Council Member Gartin asked if the City had received any feedback on this. Fire Chief Shawn Bayouth
stated that there had been no additional feedback.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance pertaining to
Municipal Code Chapter 5.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance pertaining to
Municipal Code Chapter 8.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
HEARING ON WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY STRUCTURAL
REHABILITATION PROJECT, PHASE 1: Mayor Campbell opened the hearing. No one asked to
speak, and the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-353 approving final plans and
specifications and awarding a contract to Western Specialty Contractors of Des Moines, Iowa, in the
amount of $419,000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PRIMARY CLARIFIER
BLASTING/COATING: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Campbell. She closed same after
no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-354 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Mongan Painting Co., of Cherokee, Iowa, in the
amount of $538,431.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON SPECIALIZED WET DRY VACUUM, HYDROBLAST, AND RELATED
CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE POWER PLANT: The Mayor opened the hearing. She closed
same after no one requested to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to accept the report of bids and delay award.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON SCAFFOLDING AND RELATED SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR POWER
PLANT: The hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Campbell after there was no one asking to speak.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.17-355 approving final plans and
specifications and awarding a contract to All American Scaffold of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not
to exceed $75,000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
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STORM WATER UTILITY RATES ORDINANCE: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen,
to pass on first reading the Storm Water Utility Rates Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ELECTRIC RATE ORDINANCE: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first
reading the Electric Rate Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FIREWORKS ORDINANCE: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to pass on first reading a new
Fireworks Ordinance under Municipal Code Chapter 17.6.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 3505 SOUTH DUFF AVENUE: Moved by Betcher,
seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning property at 3505 South Duff
Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ON-STREET PARKING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT: Moved by Nelson, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second
reading an ordinance pertaining to on-street parking in Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO BUILDING HEIGHT AND ROOF DESIGN FOR MINI-
STORAGE WAREHOUSE FACILITIES IN HIGHWAY-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICT: Moved by Nelson, seconded by Betcher, to pass on second reading an ordinance pertaining
to building height and roof design for mini-storage warehouse facilities in Highway-Oriented
Commercial Zoning District.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ASSIGNING RECENTLY APPROVED ANNEXED AREAS: Moved by Nelson,
seconded by Betcher, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4304 assigning recently
approved annexed areas (Resolutions No. 16-686 and 17-126) to Wards and Precincts.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made
a portion of these Minutes.
ORDINANCE INCREASING COMPENSATION FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: Moved
by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4305
increasing the compensation for the Mayor and City Council members.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson. Voting nay: Orazem.
Ordinance declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Orazem referenced an email that the City Council had
received from Jack Guan, 707 Kellogg Avenue, requesting that the alley within the square of Burnett
Avenue, 7th Street, Kellogg Avenue, and 8th Street be paved. Mr. Orazem would like to know an
approximate range of the cost in a memo back to Council. City Manager Schainker advised that the
traditional approach would be for the property owners to be assessed for 100% of the cost of paving the
alley.
Moved by Orazem, seconded by Gartin, to refer to staff the letter to provide a response to the constituent
Jack Guan and his neighborhood of the preliminary cost of paving the alley.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson, Orazem. Voting nay: Beatty-
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Hansen. Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Gartin to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
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