HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - August 12, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda1.Recognition of City of Ames Animal Shelter and Animal Control on achieving a 98.55%
Save Rate, also known as Live Release Rate for All Domestic Animals for the 2024
calendar year
2.Motion approving payment of claims
3.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of July 16-31, 2025
4.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on July 22,
2025, and Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on July 23, 2025
5.Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
6.Motion approving Ownership Update for Class F Retail Alcohol License - Green Hills
Residents' Association, 2200 Hamilton Drive, Ste. 100
7.Motion approving Ownership Update for Special Class C Retail Alcohol License -
Northcrest Community, 1801 20th Street
8.Motion approving Premises Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Kum & Go
#0217, 3111 South Duff Avenue
9.Motion approving new Class C Retail Liquor License - Monterrey Mexican Restaurant,
823 Wheeler Street
10.Motion approving new Class B Retail Alcohol License - Hy-Vee Ames Pop Up Shop,
1472 South 4th Street
11.Motion approving new 5-Day (September 8-12, 2025) Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service - Hy-Vee #2, 1407 University Boulevard, Farm to Table
12.Motion approving new 5-Day (September 13-17, 2025) Class C Retail Alcohol License
with Outdoor Service - Hy-Vee #2, 1407 University Boulevard, Botanical Bash
13.Motion approving new 5-Day (September 16-20, 2025) Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License - Apres Bar Co, 1930 East 13th Street
14.Motion approving new 5-Day (September 9-13, 2025) Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License - Apres Bar Co, 2321 North Loop Drive
15.Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
AUGUST 12, 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.
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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a. Inside Golf, 2801 Grand Avenue #1075, Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending
Dramshop Review
b. Iowa State Center – CY Stephens, ISU, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
c. Kwik Stop Liquor & Groceries, 125 6th Street, Class E Retail Alcohol License
16.Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2025
17.Resolution approving Commission on the Arts (COTA) Fall 2025 Special Project Grant
contracts
18.Resolution setting August 26, 2025, as date of public hearing to grant gas pipeline
easement on City of Ames property at 601 S. Maple Avenue
19.Resolution awarding contract to Petrotech Inc., of New Orleans, LA, for Combustion
Turbine Controls Upgrade, in the amount of $1,213,252.67 (inclusive of sales tax)
20.Resolution awarding contract to Workspace, Inc. (Iowa Office Interiors), of Ames, IA, for
new office furniture for Water & Pollution Control in the amount of $156,703.99
21.Resolution awarding a contract to Dinges Fire Company of Amboy, IL in the amount of
$70,795 for turnout gear for the Fire Department
22.Resolution approving contract and bond for the CyRide Facility Fire Suppression
Improvement Project with Henkel Construction Company of Ames, IA, in the amount of
$227,600
23.Resolution awarding a contract to RESCO of Ankeny, IA, for the purchase of shims,
brackets, and steel light poles for Electric Services in the amount of $56,743.11
24.Resolution approving Detour Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for US
30 Pavement Project
25.Resolution approving Iowa Department of Transportation Preconstruction Agreement for
Sanitary Sewer Relocation
26.Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with WHKS of Ames, IA, for
2025/26 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements Program in an amount not to exceed
$321,000
27.Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping, of
Peosta, IA, for Excavation and Hauling Services for Electric Services in an amount not-to-
exceed $200,000
28.2020/21 Arterial Pavement Improvements E 13th St (Duff Ave to Meadowlane Ave):
a. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 in the deduct amount of $55,427.87
b. Resolution accepting 2020/21 Arterial Pavement Improvements (E 13th St) as
completed by Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, IA, in the amount of $2,878,865.03
29.Resolution approving Change Order No. 5 with Woodruff Construction of Ames, IA, for
the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project in
the deduct amount of $40,743.03
30.Resolution approving submittal of an Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Resource Enhancement and Protection grant application in the amount of $200,000 for
the Moore Memorial Park Bridge Project
31.Resolution approving application to Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program in the amount of $200,000 for
the Ontario Park Pedestrian Bridge Project
32.Resolution approving the submittal of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for
an Electric Vehicle Charging Station for up to $156,000
33.Resolution approving partial completion of public improvements and reducing financial
security on file for Ansley Subdivision 1st Addition to $114,921
34.Resolutions approving Final Plat for The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms 4th Addition,
Acceptance of the Public Improvements Agreement, and Extension of Private Pocket
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Park Date of Completion.
35.Resolution approving FY 2026/27 City Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team
Priorities
36.Staff Report on Residential Curbside Recycling
37.Maple Grove Mobile Home Park - Request for Sanitary Sewer Connection
a. Motion directing staff to develop rural sewer service agreement
38.Finalize New Power Plant Site
39.Resolution awarding contract to Sargent & Lundy LLC, of Chicago, IL, for Engineering
Services for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) Electric Generation
Facility, in the amount not-to-exceed $6,885,000
40.South Lincoln Mixed Use (S-SMD) Zoning District Text Amendment Request
a. Motion Approve or Deny Initiate Application for Zoning Text Amendment
41.Staff Report Regarding Fire Station #2 Relocation - Net Zero-Ready Versus Non Net-
Zero Ready
42.Hearing on a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the PUD Overlay Open Space Standard
for Infill Sites
a. First reading of ordinance
43.Hearing on 400 S 4th Street Rezone for a 16-unit Planned Unit Development (PUD) with
Major Site Development Plan and a Preliminary Plat
a. First reading of ordinance for PUD Overlay with Site Development Plan
b. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat
44.Hearing on 2024/25 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements (6th Street, North of City Hall):
a. Motion approving the report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to
MidState Solution, LLC of Baxter, Iowa, in the amount of $125,151.50
45.Hearing on 2024/25 Water System Improvements Program (E. 14th St & Meadowlane
Ave) Project:
a. Motion accepting report of bids for the 2024/25 Water System Improvements
Program (E. 14th St & Meadowlane Ave) Project
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Jet
Drain Services, LLC of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $314,426.
46.Hearing for Approval of 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the City's Community
Development (CDBG) & HOME Programs:
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.
ADMINISTRATION:
PUBLIC WORKS:
ELECTRIC:
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
FIRE:
HEARINGS:
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a. Resolution approving the submittal of 2025-2026 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan.
47.Hearing on Rezoning of Property located at 2715 Dayton Avenue from Agricultural (A) to
Government/Airport District (S-GA)
a. First reading of ordinance
48.Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 28 of Municipal Code for Renewable
Energy Buyback Program
a. Motion to suspend the rules to allow third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO.
4566
49.Second reading of Zoning Text Amendment to create a partial paving exception for long
driveways exceeding 300 feet
a. Motion to suspend the rules to allow third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO.
4567
50.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4564 rezoning property located at 57258
220th Street (East 13th Street) from Agricultural (A) to General Industrial (GI)
51.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4565 modifying driveway dimensions
and spacing
52.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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