HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - 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, 2025To:Mayor & City Council
From:City Clerk's Office
Date:August 26, 2025
Subject:Approval of Minutes
Item No. 3
MEMO
Attached are the minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting on August 12,
2025, and Special City Council Meeting on August 19, 2025, for the City
Council's review and approval.
ATTACHMENT(S):
C25-0812 Summary.pdf
C25-0819.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA AUGUST 12, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 5:59 p.m. on the 12th day of August, 2025, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall,
515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty -
Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita
Rollins. Ex officio Emily Boland joined the meeting electronically.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Haila recognized the 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 and presented the award from Best
Friends Animal Society to Animal Control Supervisor Ron Edwards. Supervisor
Edwards was joined by staff and volunteers from the Ames Animal Shelter. He
expressed pride in the program and acknowledged that this achievement would not be
possible without the support of the City Council, City Manager, Chief of Police , and his
team.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve the consent
agenda.
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
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Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 2321 North Loop Drive
15. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits,
and Liquor Licenses:
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 NO. 25-416 approving Quarterly Investment Report for period
ending June 30, 2025
17. RESOLUTION NO. 25-392 approving Commission on the Arts (COTA) Fall
2025 Special Project Grant contracts
18. RESOLUTION NO. 25-393 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 NO. 25-394 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 NO. 25-395 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 NO. 25-396 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 NO. 25-397 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 NO. 25-398 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 NO. 25-399 approving Detour Agreement with Iowa Department
of Transportation for US 30 Pavement Project
25. RESOLUTION NO. 25-400 approving Iowa Department of Transportation
Preconstruction Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Relocation
26. RESOLUTION NO. 25-401 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 NO. 25-402 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 NO. 25-403 approving Change Order No. 1 in the deduct
amount of $55,427.87
b. RESOLUTION NO. 25-404 accepting 2020/21 Arterial Pavement
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Improvements (E 13th St) as completed by Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, IA, in
the amount of $2,878,865.03
29. RESOLUTION NO. 25-405 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 NO. 25-406 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 NO. 25-407 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 NO. 25-408 approving the submittal of Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant for an Electric Vehicle Charging Station for up to
$156,000
33. RESOLUTION NO. 25-409 approving partial completion of public improvements
and reducing financial security on file for Ansley Subdivision 1st Addition to
$114,921
34. RESOLUTION NO. 25-410 approving Final Plat for The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms
4th Addition, Acceptance of the Public Improvements Agreement, and
Extension of Private Pocket Park Date of Completion
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Jamie Beyer addressed the City Council regarding the treatment of ash trees for
Emerald Ash Borer in the City of Ames. He expressed concern that the chemical
treatments being used to protect ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer also kill beneficial
pollinators that feed on the trees and urged the City Council to cease chemical
treatment.
Mayor Haila then closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
FY 2026/27 CITY ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL SERVICES EVALUATION TEAM (ASSET)
PRIORITIES: Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck presented the FY 2026/27
ASSET funding priorities.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-411
approving a modified version of the FY 2025/26 priorities as the FY 2026/27 City
Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team Priorities.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
STAFF REPORT ON RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING: Public Works Director
Justin Clausen, Resource Recovery Superintendent Mark Peebler, and Sustainability
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Coordinator Nolan Sagan informed the City Council on options for a curbside recycling
program that would support the development of the Resource Recovery and Recycling
Campus (R3C) as well as progress the Climate Action Plan (CAP).
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to develop a plan for communicating
changes to the recycling program and provide methods for Public Input.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION FROM MAPLE GROVE MOBILE
HOME PARK: Municipal Engineer Mindy Bryngelson discussed a request from Maple
Grove Mobile Home Park for connection to the municipal sanitary sewer.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to approve Alternative 1: direct staff to develop
a rural sewer service agreement that would allow Maple Grove Mobile Home Park and
other nearby properties to connect to the City’s sanitary sewer system without
annexation.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
NEW POWER PLANT SITE: Director of Electric Services Donald Kom, Assistant Director
of Electric Services Curtis Spence, and Director of Finance Corey Goodenow reviewed
potential sites for the new power plant and discussed impacts to electric rates for residential
and commercial customers.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Jamie Beyer, a former power plant operator, raised the topic of potential noise from
engine startups at the new site.
Stephen Schallehn voiced concerns about the noise from the existing plant affecting
musical performances at Bandshell Park. He favored the Prairie View Industrial
Complex site over the Coal Yard, suggesting that it could facilitate future expansion
possibilities and the incorporation of newer technologies like solar and battery storage.
Melanie Rogotzke expressed support for the Coal Yard site. She noted positive
neighbor experiences with the utility, including communication and quick power
restoration during outages.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Alternative 1: select the Ames
Power Plant Coal Yard site as the preferred location for new generation.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION
ENGINE (RICE) ELECTRIC GENERATION FACILITY: Director Kom noted that staff
was requesting to table this item for further contract negotiations.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to table the item to a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting was recessed by Mayor Haila at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened at 8:41 p.m.
SOUTH LINCOLN MIXED USE (S-SMD) ZONING DISTRICT TEXT AMENDMENT
REQUEST: Director of Planning and Housing Kelly Diekmann presented a request from a
property owner in the South Lincoln Mixed Use Area for text amendments to the zoning
district that would create changes to the design standards.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Jim Gregory, the requestor, explained that he and his wife had lived in their home for 25
years and wanted to tear it down to build a single -level house where they, along with his
mother-in-law, could age in place. He explained that the 25-foot side setback on their
60-foot-wide corner lot significantly limited their buildable area.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Option 2: Accept an application by
Mr. Gregory for text amendments to S-SMD consistent with the description in this
report, but only for single and two-family homes for:
a. the setbacks,
b. the building form width requirement, and
c. the roof requirement.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to amend the motion to include the recessed
façade and apply the standards to single- and two-family homes.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FIRE STATION #2 RELOCATION: Fire Chief Rich Higgins and Fleet Services
Director Corey Mellies reviewed the report on Fire Station No. 2 relocation, focusing on
net-zero options for the building design.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to approve Option 1: direct staff to have the
architect design a Net-Zero Ready building.
Vote on Motion: 4-2, Corrieri and Gartin dissenting. Motion declared carried.
HEARING ON A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE PUD OVERLAY
OPEN SPACE STANDARD FOR INFILL SITES: Director Diekmann explained that the
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proposed text amendment would create an exception to the common open space
requirement for single-family attached housing on infill sites.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an ordinance regarding
a Zoning Text Amendment to Amend the PUD Overlay Open Space Standard for Infill
Sites.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 400 S 4TH STREET REZONE FOR A 16-UNIT PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) WITH MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A
PRELIMINARY PLAT: Planner Justin Moore presented a request to rezone property at
400 South 4th Street for a 16-unit townhome project with the SSMD base zone and a
PUD overlay. The project requested deviations from standard requirements, including a
reduction in the front yard setback to 10 feet and a reduction in the rear yard setback to
15 feet.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing.
Matthew Corey of Stubbs Engineering advocated on behalf of the developer concerning
the requested deviations, specifically the setback requirements.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning
to S-SMD with a PUD Overlay for 400 South 4 th Street with the proposed Planned Unit
Development (PUD) and Major Site Development Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-412 approving
Preliminary Plat.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2024/25 MULTI-MODAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (6TH STREET,
NORTH OF CITY HALL): Director Clausen was available for questions.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve the report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-413
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approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to MidState
Solution, LLC of Baxter, Iowa, in the amount of $125,151.50 .
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2024/25 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (E. 14TH
ST & MEADOWLANE AVE) PROJECT: Director Clausen was available for questions.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to approve the report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-414
approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Jet Drain Services,
LLC of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $314,426.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CDBG) & HOME PROGRAMS:
Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer presented the 2025-2026 Annual Action
Plan for the City's CDBG and HOME programs.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-415
approving the submittal of 2025-2026 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2715 DAYTON AVENUE
FROM AGRICULTURAL (A) TO GOVERNMENT/AIRPORT DISTRICT (S-GA): Mayor
Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning
property located at 2715 Dayton Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Government/Airport
District (S-GA).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF MUNICIPAL
CODE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYBACK PROGRAM: Moved by Betcher,
seconded by Rollins, to pass on second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 28
of Municipal Code for Renewable Energy Buyback Program.
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to suspend the rules to allow third reading and
adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of Municipal Code for Renewable
Energy Buyback Program.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 4566 amending Chapter 28 of Municipal Code for Renewable
Energy Buyback Program.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO CREATE A PARTIAL
PAVING EXCEPTION FOR LONG DRIVEWAYS EXCEEDING 300 FEET: Moved by
Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to pass on second reading of an ordinance regarding a
Zoning Text Amendment to create a partial paving exception for long driveways
exceeding 300 feet.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to suspend the rules to allow third reading and
adoption of an ordinance regarding a Zoning Text Amendment to create a partial paving
exception for long driveways exceeding 300 feet.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO.4567 of an ordinance regarding a Zoning Text Amendment to create a
partial paving exception for long driveways exceeding 300 feet.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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): Moved by Betcher, seconded
by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4564 rezoning
property located at 57258 220th Street (East 13th Street) from Agricultural (A) to
General Industrial (GI).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4565 MODIFYING
DRIVEWAY DIMENSIONS AND SPACING: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-
Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4565 modifying
driveway dimensions and spacing.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
were four items to consider. The first was a Request for Zoning Text Amendment
Related to Landscaping from Michele Farnham, ISU Research Park Facilities Manager.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to refer the item to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Information on Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Methods and Native Pollinators from
Jamie Beyer, Pollinator-Friendly Community Task Force Member, was the second item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to refer the item to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
An update from Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer regarding the status of the
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) CDBG -CV Grant Fund Award to the City
of Ames on Behalf of The Bridge Home was noted by Mayor Haila as being for
information only.
The final item was from Director Diekmann concerning a request for a Zoning Text
Amendment to the Improvement of Off-Street Parking Areas and Driveways Standards
for Ag Equipment.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Junck, to place the item on a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: The Members of the City Council and Mayor
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 Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn at 10:01 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA AUGUST 19, 2025
The Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:06 p.m. on the 19th
day of August, 2025, in the Homewood Golf Course Clubhouse, 401 East 20th Street. City
Council Members present were Gloria Betcher, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita
Rollins. Council Members Amber Corrieri and Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen joined the meeting
electronically. City Manager Steve Schainker, Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips,
Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck, and City Attorney Mark Lambert were also
present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to approve the consent
agenda.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 25-417 approving waiver of parking meter fees on the 2500
blocks of Chamberlain Street and Hunt Street and in Campustown Lot T on August
29-30, September 5-6, and September 26-27, 2025
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
COUNCIL GOAL UPDATE: Mayor Haila referred the City Council members to an excerpt
from the ICMA “PM” magazine, distinguishing between Functional Governance and
Dysfunctional Governance. The City Council members discussed how effective they
believed they were at behaviors that support functional governance.
The discussion turned to the specific values, goals, and tasks that the City Council had
adopted. Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck reviewed the status of each task.
Council Member Betcher stated that the status of some items was listed as “Completed,”
but those items could remain as ongoing activities.
During a discussion of the process for delivering City Council materials, Council Member
Betcher indicated that she has been unable to access the packet of Communications to
Council on the City’s website.
City Manager Steve Schainker then provided a document outlining several major pending
capital projects that need to be prioritized, along with their estimated costs. These
included:
1. Animal Control Shelter ($3,000,000)
2. Fire Station No. 2 Relocation ($10,500,000)
3. Ontario Park Development ($8,000,000 to $10,000,000)
4. Recreation Center ($12,000,000 to $15,000,000)
5. Fire Station No. 4 ($1,500,000)
6. Downtown Plan (Estimated Cost Currently Unknown)
7. Parking Ramp North of the Tracks ($16,000,000)
8. Incentive Requests from Developers for Four Subdivisions ($10,000,000)
9. Conference Center in the LINC (Estimated Cost Currently Unknown)
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City Manager Schainker explained that he was seeking perspective from the City Council
as to how these initiatives should be prioritized. The Fire Station No. 2 Relocation project
was the closest to fruition, but the deadline to place a referendum on the November ballot
was soon. The City Council Members shared how they viewed the projects and initiatives.
It was desired that a discussion occur at the September 9 , 2025, City Council meeting
regarding the Fire Station No. 2 project.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Betcher stated that she and Council Member
Rollins were participating in discussions to seek to host the International Town and Gown
Conference in 2027.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adjourn the meeting at
8:45 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
_______________________________ _______________________________
Brian Phillips, Assistant City Manager John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk
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