HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - October 14, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda1.Proclamation for "The Ames Foundation Day," October 18, 2025
2.Motion approving payment of claims
3.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of September 16-30, 2025
4.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on September
23, 2025
5.Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
6.Motion approving Ownership Update for Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - AW
Group LLC (Board and Brush), 405 Northwestern Avenue
7.Motion approving new 5-Day (October 20-24, 2025) Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License - Apres Bar Co, 2321 North Loop Drive
8.Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege - Schonert's
Corporate Catering, 2801 Grand Avenue Unit #1290
9.Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Daisy's,
1620 South Kellogg Avenue Ste. 108, Pending Favorable Inspection
10.Motion approving new Class E Retail Alcohol License - Crown Liquor, 4518 Mortensen
Road Suite 109, Pending Favorable Inspection.
11.Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits & Liquor
Licenses:
a. AJ's Liquor III, 2401 Chamberlain Street Ste. A, Class E Retail Alcohol License
b. London Underground LLC, 212 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License
c. Potter's Shoppe & Eatery, 330 5th Street, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
with Outdoor Service
d. Sams Place, 125 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License
e. Southgate Ames Iowa, 110 Airport Road, Class E Retail Alcohol License
f. Target Store T-1170, 320 S Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
g. Wasabi Ames, 926 S. 16th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service
12.Requests from ISU Homecoming Central Committee for ISU Homecoming Events on
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
OCTOBER 14, 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.
PROCLAMATIONS:
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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Friday, October 24, 2025:
a. ExCYtement in the Streets:
i. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
ii. Resolution approving closure of portions of Sunset Drive, Ash Avenue, Gray
Avenue, and Pearson Avenue from 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October
24, 2025
iii. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations for closed areas from
4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025
b. Central Campus Events:
i. Motion approving Fireworks Permit for Friday, October 24 beginning at 11:59
p.m. for Central Campus Mass Campaniling (pending ISU approval)
13.Requests for the Story County Mental Health Expo on Thursday, October 16, 2025:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Motion approving blanket Vending License
c. Resolution approving closure of 23 metered spaces along the north side of 5th
Street from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025
d. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees
14.Resolution approving waiver of parking enforcement in Lot Q from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at the Ames United Church of Christ for the Theologian in Residence Program on
Saturday, October 25, 2025, and requiring reimbursement for lost parking meter revenue
15.Resolution approving appointments to Ames International Partner Cities Association,
Historic Preservation Commission, and Library Board of Trustees
16.Resolution authorizing the expenditure of $5,000 ($4,000 from the City Council operating
budget & $1,000 from AHRC budget) to support the annual Building Community
Breakfast
17.Resolution waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and
awarding a contract to MoboTrex, LLC of Davenport, IA, for Emergency Vehicle
Preemption systems in the amount of $84,135 for Phase 1 of the 2025/26 Traffic Signal
Program - EVP Upgrades
18.Resolution waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and
awarding a contract to Henderson Products, Inc., of Manchester, IA, for the upfitting of
four snowplow trucks in the amount of $770,104
19.Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc., of
Ames, IA, for the 2025/26 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements (Wilder Boulevard Mini-
Roundabout Corridor) in an amount not to exceed $58,800
20.Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc., of Cedar
Rapids, IA, for the 2025/26 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvements project, in an amount
not-to-exceed $302,000
21.Resolution awarding contract to CTM Services, Inc., of Lonsdale, MN, for a utility tractor
and pull-behind ice resurfacer for Steven L. Schainker Plaza in the amount of $54,536
22.Resolution awarding a contract to Tjaden Electric Company, LLC, of Badger, IA, for City
Hall Auditorium A/V panel and electrical outlet installation in the amount of $58,830.95
23.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the Load Center
Replacement at the Power Plant, and setting November 12, 2025, as the bid due date,
and November 18, 2025, as date of Public Hearing
24.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the Homewood Hole #9
Crossing Improvements, and setting November 12, 2025, as the bid due date, and
November 18, 2025, as date of Public Hearing
25.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Shared Use Path Maintenance
Contract No. 1 with TK Concrete, Inc., of Pella, IA, in the amount of $135,384
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26.Resolution approving Change Order No. 6 with Woodruff Construction of Ames, IA, for
the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project in
the amount of $71,844.57
27.Resolution approving Change Order No. 7 with Van Maanen Electric of Newton, IA, for
installation of an ICN Fiber Optic Line at Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, in the
amount of $9,040
28.Resolution approving three Electric Utility Easements on State of Iowa Property (ISU) at:
University Boulevard and Haber Road Subdivision for CyRide fiber optic cable
Hyland Avenue between Sheldon Avenue and 13th Street for buried electric
facilities on the east side of Hyland Avenue
Ironwoood Court for overhead electric facilities and street lighting
29.Resolution approving Minor Final Plat at 1420 East 13th Street for JT Warehouse
Subdivision, Plat 2
30.Resolution approving partial completion of public improvements and reducing financial
security on file for Ansley Subdivision 1st Addition to $109,669.25
31.Resolution accepting completion of the 2023/24 CDBG Water System Improvements (N
Russell Avenue - N 2nd Street to N 4th Street) project by Iowa Water & Waste System,
LLC of Boone, IA in the amount of $377,690.15
32.Resolution accepting completion of the 2023/24 Stormwater Erosion Control (College
Creek Bank Stabilization - Hemingway Drive) project by Jackson Contracting LLC, of Des
Moines, IA, in the amount of $114,156.63
33.Motion approving/not approving urban deer hunting in Munn Woods and Emma McCarthy
Lee Park
34.Ada Hayden Heritage Park Path Replacement Project - Harrison Road Parking Lot Path
to Main Trail
a. Motion directing staff
35.Motion directing staff to utilize the E Lincoln Way (Duff Avenue to S Skunk River) Corridor
Study recommended improvements when proceeding with final design of the 2026/27
Arterial Street Pavement Improvements project
36.Applicant Request to Initiate a Text Amendment Related to Rock Mulch Within Required
Landscaping Areas
a. Motion to allow/not allow text amendment application
37.Resolution approving a preliminary plat for The Bluffs Subdivision at 3220 Cameron
School Road
38.Resolution approving $10,000 expenditure from the City Council Contingency Account for
host bid fee to sponsor 2028 International Town & Gown Association Conference
39.Resolution authorizing the use of unallocated and reserved FY 2025/26 Analysis of Social
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.
PARKS AND RECREATION:
PUBLIC WORKS:
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
ADMINISTRATION:
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Services Evaluation Team funds
40.Updates to Chapter 28, Electric Rate Modifications:
a. First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Ames Municipal Code
41.Hearing on Lease of City Property located East of 731 Billy Sunday Road now known as
Lot 3 of Billy Sunday Subdivision to Lamar Advertising Company:
a. Motion to continue Public Hearing to October 28, 2025
42.Hearing to transfer Vacated Alley located at 325 Ash Avenue to Alpha Iota Association of
Phi Gamma Delta
a. Resolution approving vacating alley for no additional consideration by Quit Claim
deed
43.Hearing on 2025 Battery Electric Bus Facility Improvement Project:
a. Motion accepting report of bids and directing staff to delay award for additional time
for review
44.Hearing on 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program (S Russell Avenue - S 4th St to Lincoln
Way) Project:
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Iowa
Water & Waste Systems, of Boone, IA, in the amount of $484,024.40
45.Hearing on 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program (S Riverside Drive - S 4th St to Lincoln
Way) Project:
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Iowa
Water & Waste Systems, of Boone, IA, in the amount of $559,321.30
46.First reading of an Ordinance assigning new annexations to wards and precincts
a. Motion to suspend the rules and allow for second and third reading and adoption of
ORDINANCE NO. 4573
47.Second reading of an Ordinance regarding Establishment of Nonresident Sanitary Sewer
Rates and certain Water & Pollution Control fees
48.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
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HEARINGS:
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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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