HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - September 9, 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 16-31, 2025
3.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on August 26,
2025, and Special City Council Meeting on September 3, 2025
4.Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
5.Motion approving new Class E Retail Alcohol License - MEGA SAVER, 3111 S Duff,
effective October 1, 2025
6.Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits & Liquor
Licenses:
a. Kum & Go #0217, 3111 S. Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
b. Lalo's Liquor Store Inc, 809 Wheeler Street #105, Class E Retail Alcohol License
c. Dollar General Store #22303 3407 Lincoln Way, Class B Retail Alcohol License
d. AJ's Ultra Lounge, 2401 Chamberlain Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Neighborhood Liquor Mart, 3505 Lincoln Way Ste 105, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
7.Motion approving revisions to City's Street Banner Policy
8.Motion authorizing the Mayor to sign a Certificate of Consistency with the 2024-2028 City
of Ames CDBG Consolidated Plan on behalf of YSS for renewal funding under the State
of Iowa Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Shelter Assistance Fund (SAF)
Programs
9.Resolution approving request from Fitness Sports Ames for modified road closures for
Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025
10.Resolution waiving enforcement of Section 19.9 of Ames Municipal Code from 4:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, and from 3:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday,
June 28, 2026, to allow Iowa Multisport, LLC., to utilize two motorized golf carts or similar
type vehicles on the Ada Hayden Heritage Park Trails for the Ames Triathlon
11.Resolution accepting FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Agreement - Airport
Airside Improvements (Runway 01-19 Reconstruction)
12.Resolution setting September 23, 2025, as date of public hearing for Digital Billboard
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 9, 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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Lease Agreement with Lamar Advertising Company
13.Resolution setting the date for sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds,
Series 2025A for September 23, 2025, and authorizing the use of preliminary official
statement in connection therewith
14.Resolution setting September 23, 2025, as date of public hearing for first amendment to
FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget
15.Resolution setting September 23, 2025, as date of public hearing on proposal to enter
into a Sewer Revenue and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder
16.Resolution approving plans and specifications for the 2025 Battery Electric Bus Facility
Improvement Project, setting October 8, 2025, as the bid due date, and October 14,
2025, as the date of Public Hearing
17.Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with ASK Studios of Des Moines, IA, in the
amount of $53,524.03 for On-Call Architecture and Engineering Services Contract for
CyRide
18.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Water System Improvements
Program (E. 14th St & Meadowlane Ave) Project with Jet Drain Services, LLC of Ames,
IA, in the amount of $314,426
19.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2024/25 Multi-Modal Roadway
Improvements (6th Street, North of City Hall) with MidState Solution, LLC of Baxter, IA, in
the amount of $125,151.50
20.Resolution approving Plat of Survey for a Boundary Line Adjustment in rural Story County
in the Ames Urban Fringe at 1568 & 2066 Stagecoach Road
21.Resolution accepting the 2022/23 Airport Improvements Program (South Apron
Rehabilitation) as completed by Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount
$1,251,928.25
22.Lloyd Kurtz Mini Pitch Project:
a. Resolution accepting Bid Package No. 1, with changes, as completed by Caliber
Concrete LLC, of Adair, IA, in the amount of $186,640.37
b. Resolution accepting Bid Package No. 2 as completed by Caliber Concrete LLC, of
Adair, IA, in the amount of $109,300
c. Resolution accepting Bid Package No. 3 as completed by Van Maanen Electric,
Inc., of Newton, IA, in the amount of $7,610
23.Resolution accepting completion of public improvements and releasing the financial
security on file for Amy & Corey Schmidt Sidewalk, 4004 & 4008 Cochrane Parkway
24.Resolution approving amendment to the FY 2025/26 ASSET contract with The Salvation
Army
25.Developer Incentive Request Follow Up from May 27
26.Discussion of Fire Station No. 2 relocation
27.Resolution establishing an energy upgrade program and authorizing staff to submit a
federal loan application for the USDA Rural Energy Savings Program in the amount up to
$15,000,000
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:
ELECTRIC:
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28.Resolution approving request from Danfoss to waive sidewalk installation requirement at
2800 E. 13th Street
29.Second reading of ordinance relating to rezoning of property at 3220 Cameron School
Road from "A" (Agriculture) to "CGS" (Convenience General Service) and "FS-RM"
(Floating Suburban Medium-Density Residential) Zone with Masterplan
30.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4569 on Zoning Text Amendment to
amend the PUD Overlay Open Space Standard for Infill Sites
31.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4570 rezoning Property located at 2715
Dayton Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Government/Airport District (S-GA)
32.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4571 for 400 South 4th Street PUD
Overlay with Site Development Plan
33.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
PLANNING & HOUSING:
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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