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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JULY 22, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 6:00 p.m. on the 22nd day of July, 2025, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515
Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Gloria Betcher, Amber
Corrieri, Tim Gartin, and Rachel Junck. Council Member Anita Rollins and ex officio Emily
Boland joined the meeting electronically. Council Member Beatty-Hansen was absent.
PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Haila presented a proclamation for “Mainstream Living Day,”
July 31, 2025, to Mainstream Living Chief Operating Officer Amber Corrieri.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Junck pulled Item No. 15.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to approve the consent agenda less Item No. 15.
2. Motion approving payment of claims
3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of July 1-15, 2025
4. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on July
8, 2025
5. Motion approving new 5-Day (August 15-20, 2025) Class C Retail Alcohol License
- Christiani's Events, LLC, 2321 North Loop Drive
6. Motion approving New Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Patio
Bar & Grill, 4518 Mortensen Road, Pending favorable DIA Inspection
7. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and
Liquor Licenses:
a. Cyclone Experience Network Jack Trice, 1800 S 4th Street, Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
b. Fareway Meat Market #189, 3720 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
c. Sweet Caroline's, 316 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service and Catering, Pending Dramshop Review
d. The Mucky Duck Pub, 3100 S Duff Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
with Outdoor Service and Catering, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Kum & Go # 1215, 4506 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
f. Hickory Park, 1404 S. Duff Avenue, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License,
Pending Dramshop Review
g. El Azteca, 2120 Isaac Newton, Class C Retail Alcohol License
8. Motion approving the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update
9. RESOLUTION NO. 25-365 approving revisions to ASSET Policies and Procedures
10. RESOLUTION NO. 25-366 certifying annexation area populations to the State
Treasurer
11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-367 Extending Contract End Date from July 31, 2025, to
December 31, 2025, for Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program
Contract for Nomination of Chautauqua Park-Ridgewood Historic District
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12. RESOLUTION NO. 25-368 to waive enforcement of Section 19.9 of Municipal
Code on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (9:00 am - 8:00 pm) and Thursday,
September 11, 2025 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) at Ada Hayden Heritage Park to allow
the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park to provide golf ca rt tours to mobility
impaired individuals
13. RESOLUTION NO. 25-369 approving encroachment permit for US Cellular
building-mounted cellular antenna at 200 Stanton Avenue
14. RESOLUTION NO. 25-370 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2024/25 Water System Improvements Program (E. 14th St & Meadowlane Ave)
project, setting August 6, 2025, as the bid due date and August 12, 2025, as the
date of Public Hearing
15. RESOLUTION NO. 25-371 awarding contract to Petroleum Traders Corporation
of Fort Wayne, IN, for FY 2026 CyRide Standard Diesel with Biodiesel Blend Fuel
Purchases at a not-to-exceed amount of $1,260,000
16. RESOLUTION NO. 25-372 awarding contract to Tenaska Power Services Co.,
Irving, TX, for Partial MISO Service Requirements, for the period from date of
award through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $66,000
17. RESOLUTION NO. 25-373 approving contract and bond for the Daley Park Splash
Pad Project with TK Concrete, Inc., of Pella, IA, in the amount of $322,820
18. RESOLUTION NO. 25-374 approving contract and bond for the Ada Hayden
Heritage Park Path Replacement Project with Caliber Concrete, LLC, of Adair, IA,
in the amount of $1,148,206.58
19. RESOLUTION NO. 25-375 approving contract and bond for the Parks and
Recreation Maintenance Expansion Project with King Knutson Construction, Inc.,
of Iowa Falls, IA, in the amount of $1,334,075
20. RESOLUTION NO. 25-376 approving contract and bond for the Fire Alarm
Upgrade for the Power Plant with Van Maanen Electric Inc. of Newton, IA, in the
amount of $359,895
21. RESOLUTION NO. 25-377 approving Change Order No. 2 with Con-Struct, Inc. of
Ames, IA, for the 2023/24 Concrete Pavement Improvements (Prairie View East
and Prairie View West) in the amount of $230,500
22. RESOLUTION NO. 25-378 approving a Plat of Survey - Boundary Line Adjustment
along 530th and 280th Street within Story County
23. RESOLUTION NO. 25-379 approving Electric Utility Easement on State of Iowa
Property
24. RESOLUTION NO. 25-380 approving partial completion of public improvements
and reducing financial security on file for Ansley Subdivision 1st Addition to
$169,087
25. RESOLUTION NO. 25-381 approving partial completion of public improvements
and reducing financial security on file for Ansley Subdivision 3rd Addition to
$227,094.50
26. RESOLUTION NO. 25-382 accepting completion of 2022/23 Right-of-Way
Restoration by Country Landscapes, of Ames, IA, in the amount of $248,925.78
27. RESOLUTION NO. 25-383 accepting completion of the 2024/25 Water System
Improvements Program (N Russell Avenue - Lincoln Way to N 2nd Street) project
by Iowa Water & Waste System, LLC of Ames, IA in the amount of $104,708.50
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28. RESOLUTION NO. 25-384 accepting completion of the Ames/ISU Ice Arena
Radiant Heating Project by Converse Conditioned Air, Ames, IA
29. RESOLUTION NO. 25-385 accepting completion of Carr Park Agility Course
Project by Caliber Construction, Adair, IA
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
CONTRACT FOR FY 2026 CYRIDE STANDARD DIESEL WITH BIODIESEL BLEND
FUEL PURCHASES: Council Member Junck pulled the item to abstain due to conflict of
interest. Mayor Haila noted that staff also requested the item be pulled in order to rescind
the previous resolution awarding contract, given that the previous recipient of that contract
withdrew its bid and cancelled the contract.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25 -391 rescinding
RESOLUTION NO. 25-253.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1, Junck abstaining due to conflict of interest. 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. 25-371 awarding
contract to Petroleum Traders Corporation of Fort Wayne, IN, for FY 2026 CyRide
Standard Diesel with Biodiesel Blend Fuel Purchases at a not-to-exceed amount of
$1,260,000.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1, Junck abstaining due to conflict of interest. Resolution declared
adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Mike Satterwhite began to speak about the Nuisance Ordinance Update, and Mayor Haila
requested that he hold his comments until the Public Input for that item.
The Public Forum was closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
NUISANCE ORDINANCE UPDATE: Building Official Sara Van Meeteren and Fire Chief
Rich Higgins provided an update on the Nuisance Ordinance, shared issues raised by
customers for the City Council to consider, and answered questions from the City Council.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Mike Satterwhite shared his opposition to the Nuisance Ordinance.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to place on a future agenda a discussion of a
proposed ordinance prohibiting conditions that harbor vermin.
Vote on Motion: 2-3. Voting Aye: Corrieri and Gartin. Voting Nay: Betcher, Junck, and
Rollins. Motion declared failed.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to place on a future agenda a discussion about
how an ordinance addressing vermin infestation could be implemented .
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin to place on a future agenda discussion of options to address the
presence of outdoor storage items.
Motion declared failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to place on a future agenda addition of a 12”
height limit for weeds to match the 12” height limit for turf grass.
Vote on Motion: 2-3. Voting Aye: Corrieri and Gartin. Voting Nay: Betcher, Junck, and
Rollins. Motion declared failed.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to place on a future agenda revising the definition
of junked vehicles to change the standard for two or more missing or broken wheels to
one or more missing wheels.
Vote on Motion: 2-3. Voting Aye: Betcher and Rollins. Voting Nay: Corrieri, Gartin, and
Junck. Motion declared failed.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to place on a future agenda discussion of how to
address removal of items in the Right-of-Way.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to place on a future agenda discussion of RVs
parked in driveways.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to place on a future agenda discussion of a
grant or loan program for nuisance abatement.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Corrieri, to place on a future agenda discussion of the
desired level of compliance to be achieved through abatement.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to place on a future agenda discussion of
proactive enforcement.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting Aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, and Rollins. Voting Nay: Junck.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to place on a future agenda discussion of
anonymous complaints.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to place on a future agenda discussion of
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language regulating vacant and abandoned structures.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PROPERTY OWNER REQUEST TO INITIATE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE
HOSPITAL/MEDICAL DESIGN DISTRICT (S-HM): Planner Amelia Schoeneman
presented the requests from Mary Greeley Medical Center (MGMC) to reduce the
required side setbacks in S-HM abutting residential and to allow household living within
S-HM and answered questions from the City Council.
At the invitation of Mayor Haila, Mary Greeley Medical Center CFO Gary Botine
addressed the City Council and answered questions.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Kate Gregory expressed concerns about parking and stated opposition to the 12’ setback
for 60’ buildings, particularly if the amendment applied district-wide.
Eric Woestman stated opposition to the 12’ setback and the townhomes.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to approve Option 6: Do not initiate amendments
at this time.
Vote on Motion: 2-3. Voting Aye: Betcher and Rollins. Voting Nay: Corrieri, Gartin, and
Junck. Motion declared failed.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Option 3 as amended: Initiate
amendments to allow for townhomes and partially reduce the setback to a minimum of 20
feet for a height of 60 feet as an alternative design through a Major Site Development
Plan for properties that have a Hospital as a principal use.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Haila recessed the meeting at 8:17 p.m. and reconvened at 8:23 p.m.
FY 2024/25 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE: Sustainability Coordinator Nolan Sagan
presented the Staff Report alongside Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck and
Director of Electric Services Donald Kom, reviewing progress on the Six Big Moves from
the Climate Action Plan and answering questions from the City Council.
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RECIPROCATING INTERNAL
COMBUSTION ENGINE (RICE) ELECTRIC GENERATION FACILITY: Director Kom,
Assistant Electric Services Director Curtis Spence, and Finance Director Corey
Goodenow presented the Council Action Form (CAF). Director Kom reviewed the timeline
for when new electric generation was needed and explained the qualifications of the firm
selected for the project’s engineering. Assistant Director Spence analyzed the
requirements for siting the new generation and the costs associated with considering sites
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other than the coal yard. Director Goodenow reviewed the projected impact to electric
rates, and City Manager Steve Schainker emphasized that engineering was needed to
obtain more precise cost estimates. Staff answered questions from the City Council.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to assess possible sites for the
new electric generation facility that are away from Downtown and away from urban
residential; provide a high-level assessment of associated costs and potential impact to
electric rates; and report back with the information at the City Council meeting on August
12, 2025.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to negotiate an agreement with
Sargent & Lundy LLC for Engineering Services for Reciprocating Internal Combustion
Engine (RICE) Electric Generation Facility.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION PROGRAM UPDATE: Public Works
Director Justin Clausen presented the Staff Report along with Traffic Engineer Damion
Pregitzer and Civil Engineer II Mark Gansen and answered questions from the City
Council. They reviewed that challenges with easement acquisition had stymied efforts to
develop the Skunk River Trail between Lincoln Way and SE 16th Street as programmed
in the current CIP and sought Council input on how to reprioritize that funding. Staff
answered questions from the City Council and discussed alternatives for improving
connectivity in the shared use path system.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to approve Option 3 as amended: Pause efforts
to establish a trail connection along the Skunk River, allowing time for the South Dayton
project to be completed; reprioritize funding for the S 4th Street Pedestrian Bridge Project
and the Moore Memorial Park crossing; and seek programming to connect the Ioway
Creek Trail down to SE 16th Street.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 ON CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITY
PROJECT: Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips, alongside Police Chief Geoff Huff,
noted that staff solicited a proposal from INVISION Architecture to build on its previous
conceptual design work for the facility to complete the remaining design steps. Further
revisions to the contract were still needed at this time prior to City Council approval.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to work with INVISION
Architecture, LLC, Des Moines, IA, to modify the agreement regarding scope of work,
fees, and other minor changes as appropriate and place the revised agreement on a
future agenda for approval.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ANNEXATION OF TWO PROPERTIES SOUTH OF THE IOWA STATE
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK AT 4140 S 530TH AVENUE: Planner Schoeneman
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presented the 80/20 annexation of two parcels south of the Iowa State University
Research Park. Staff recommended annexing the nonconsenting property based on
consistency with Ames Plan 2040 and the goal of creating more uniform boundaries.
The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Haila.
Kyle Clark stated his opposition to the annexation of the nonconsenting property.
The Public Hearing was closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-388 approving
a 100% voluntary annexation of only the Iowa State University Research Park property.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO CREATE A PARTIAL PAVING
EXCEPTION FOR LONG DRIVEWAYS EXCEEDING 300 FEET: Planner Schoeneman
was available for questions.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to pass on first reading an ordinance relating to
a Zoning Text Amendment creating a partial paving exception for long driveways
exceeding 300 feet.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON CYRIDE 2025 FACILITY FIRE PROTECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT: Transit Director Barb Neal was available for questions.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve the report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-389 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Henkel Construction Company
of Ames, IA, for the base bid plus bid Alternate No. 1 for the 2025 Facility Fire Protection
Improvement Project, for a total cost of $227,600.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
MODIFICATIONS TO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYBACK
PROGRAM: Director Kom briefly presented the CAF and answered questions from the
City Council.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to
speak.
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Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending
Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25 -390 amending
Appendix H, Electric Tariff No. 5.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 57258
220TH STREET (EAST 13TH STREET) FROM AGRICULTURAL (A) TO GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (GI): Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to pass on second reading an
ordinance rezoning property located at 57258 220th Street (East 13th Street) from
Agricultural (A) to General Industrial (GI).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE MODIFYING DRIVEWAY DIMENSIONS AND
SPACING: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to pass on second reading an
ordinance modifying driveway dimensions and spacing.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
were two items to consider.
The first item was a memo from Keith Abraham regarding Iowa State University Tailgating
in Stuart Smith Park.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to refer the item to the Traffic Engineer.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The second item was from Dogtown University Representative Anne Taylor requesting
free parking on the 2500 blocks of Chamberlain and Hunt and Lot T for the following
dates: August 29-30, September 5-6, and September 26-27.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to place on a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: The Mayor and City Council Members provided
highlights from their attendance at various board and commission meetings.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and City Council Members reported on various
events attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adjourn the meeting at
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11:14 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Jeramy Neefus, Principal Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk