HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - August 26, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of August 1-15, 2025
3.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on August 12,
2025, and Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on August 19, 2025
4.Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Hy-Vee Food
and Drugstore #1, 3800 W. Lincoln Way
5.Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Hy-Vee Food
and Drugstore #2, 640 Lincoln Way
6.Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Ames Fast and
Fresh #1, 4018 Lincoln Way
7.Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Ames Fast and
Fresh #2, 636 Lincoln Way
8.Motion approving Premises Update for Class C Retail Alcohol License - Levy @
Scheman Building, 1805 Center Street
9.Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service - BN'C Fieldhouse, 206 Welch Avenue until March 3, 2026
10.Motion approving new 5-Day (September 2-6, 2025) Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service - Apres Bar Co, 2120 Lincoln Way, Pending Dramshop
Review
11.Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Cyclone Liquors, 626 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
b. Heartland Senior Services, 205 South Walnut Avenue, Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service
c. The Recipe, 412 Burnett Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
d. Wallaby's Grille, 2733 Stange Road, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Whiskey River, 132 - 134 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering
Privilege
12.Motion approving request for Fireworks Permits for display from Jack Trice Stadium for
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
AUGUST 26, 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.
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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2025 ISU Home Football Games on the following dates:
a. Saturday, August 30, 2025
b. Saturday, September 6, 2025
c. Saturday, September 27, 2025
d. Saturday, October 25, 2025
e. Saturday, November 1, 2025
f. Saturday, November 22, 2025
13.Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Judicial Branch, Second
Judicial District, Story County for court services in City Hall
14.Resolution approving letter of support for Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant
15.Appointments to Watershed Management Authorities:
a. Resolution appointing Dustin Albrecht as representative and Noel Steckelberg as
alternate representative to the Ioway Creek Watershed Management Authority
b. Resolution appointing Noel Steckelberg as alternate representative to the
Headwaters of the South Skunk River Watershed Management Authority
16.Requests from Ames High School for Homecoming Parade on September 29, 2025:
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Resolution approving closure of City Parking Lot MM, southern three aisles of City
Parking Lot M, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. for parade staging
c. Resolution approving closure of Pearle Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue,
and Clark Avenue (all from Main Street to 5th Street), Main Street from Pearle
Avenue to Duff Avenue, and 5th Street from Grand Avenue to Clark Avenue, from
5:30 p.m. to approximately 7:45 p.m.
d. Resolution approving closure of 219 metered parking spaces along the parade route
from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and waiver of fees (Loss of $750 to the Parking Fund)
e. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement from 4:00 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m. for 19 metered parking spaces in Lot N (Loss of $9.50 to the Parking
Fund)
17.Police firearms and related equipment purchase:
a. Resolution awarding a contract to Sioux Sales Company, of Sioux City, IA, for 60
Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 handguns, related holsters, optic plates with trade in
credit for a total of $33,628
b. Resolution awarding a contract to Arms Unlimited Inc., of Henderson, NV, for
magazines and optics for a total of $23,800
18.Water Treatment Plant Well Rehabilitation Program:
a. Resolution accepting Year Three of the five-year Water Plant Well Rehabilitation
Contract as completed by Northway Well and Pump Company, of Waukee, IA, in
the amount of $145,446.04
b. Resolution awarding Year Four of the five-year Water Plant Well Rehabilitation
Contract to Northway Well and Pump Company of Waukee, IA, in the amount of
$126,472.94 for mobilization and rehabilitation of four wells in FY 2025/26
19.Water Meters and Related Accessories Supply Contract
a. Resolution waiving competitive bidding requirements for water meters and related
accessories
b. Resolution approving contract with Badger Meter, Milwaukee, WI, to purchase water
meters and related accessories for the one-year period of July 1, 2025, through
June 30, 2026, in an amount not-to-exceed $249,509
20.Lime Sludge Disposal Contract:
a. Resolution accepting Year Two of the five-year Lime Sludge Disposal Contract as
completed by Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping of Peosta, IA, in the amount of
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$504,952.30
b. Resolution awarding Year Three of the five-year Lime Sludge Disposal Contract to
Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping of Peosta, IA, in an amount not-to-exceed
$392,140
21.FY 2025/26 Airport Facility Improvements Program (Jet Fuel Farm Replacement – Jet A):
a. Resolution approving State of Iowa Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement
b. Resolution allocating $12,500 from the Airport Improvement Fund for the project
22.Resolution approving contract renewal with GHD Services Inc, of Niagara Falls, NY, for
Regulatory Compliance Monitoring at the Ash Pond in an amount not-to-exceed $80,000
23.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2025/26 Shared Use Path
Maintenance Contract No. 1, setting September 17, 2025, as bid due date and
September 23, 2025, as date of Public Hearing
24.Resolution approving Plat of Survey (Boundary Line Adjustment) for 22171 and 22085
580th Avenue
25.Motion approving/denying an 8-month Class C Retail License - La Casa Maya, 631
Lincoln Way, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service
26.Request from ISU Research Park to Initiate a Zoning Text Amendment to Standards for
Improvements of Off-Street Parking Areas and Driveways for Agricultural Equipment
a. Motion to approve/not approve for an applicant to apply for a Zoning Text
Amendment
27.Motion approving the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update
28.Hearing on Rezoning Property at 3220 Cameron School Road from “A” (Agricultural) to
“CGS” (Convenience General Service) and “FS-RM” (Floating Suburban Medium-Density
Residential) Zone with Masterplan:
a. First reading of ordinance
29.Hearing on granting gas pipeline easement on City of Ames property at 601 S. Maple
Avenue:
a. Resolution approving easement creating legal access for Alliant Energy to construct
and maintain the proposed gas main
30.Hearing on Text Amendment to Chapter 23 Conservation Subdivision Ordinance:
a. First reading of ordinance
b. Motion to suspend the rules and allow for second and third reading and adoption of
ORDINANCE NO. 4568
31.Second reading of ordinance on Zoning Text Amendment to amend the PUD Overlay
Open Space Standard for Infill Sites
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.
POLICE:
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
PARKS AND RECREATION:
HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES:
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32.Second reading of ordinance rezoning Property located at 2715 Dayton Avenue from
Agricultural (A) to Government/Airport District (S-GA)
33.Second reading of ordinance for 400 South 4th Street PUD Overlay with Site
Development Plan
34.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
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL :
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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