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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Amber Corrieri at 6:22 p.m. on the 23rd day of September, 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 was also present. Mayor Haila was
absent.
PROCLAMATION FOR "SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH,"
SEPTEMBER 2025: Mayor Pro Tem Amber Corrieri presented a proclamation declaring
September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The proclamation noted that
suicide prevention awareness month is intended to raise awareness of suicide, mental
health needs, and available resources in the community. It highlighted that on average
one person dies by suicide every 18 hours in Iowa, and that suicide rates have risen
steadily each year.
Mental Health Advocate Julie Saxton, speaking on behalf of all providers in the
community, thanked the City Council for its continued support of mental health
awareness and substance use awareness. She announced that the annual Mental
Health Expo would be held on October 16 at City Hall, featuring a keynote speaker,
vendor fair, and food trucks. She was accompanied by Susan Moore, social worker from
the behavioral health floor of Mary Greeley Medical Center.
PROCLAMATION FOR "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK," OCTOBER 5-11, 2025: October
5-11, 2025 was proclaimed Fire Prevention Week by Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri. The
theme for 2025 was noted to be "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium Ion Batteries in Your
Home," which serves to remind citizens of the importance of using, charging, and
recycling batteries safely to reduce the risk of fires in homes and communities. Fire
Chief Rich Higgins, Deputy Fire Chief Karen Tapper, and Shift Commander Brad
Jerkins accepted the proclamation.
Shift Commander Jerkins shared that the fire department would be celebrating fire
prevention all month with school tours, presentations to students at elementary schools,
and a planned open house featuring demonstrations such as auto extrication, fire
extinguisher training, and fire hose activities. The open house was scheduled for
Saturday, October 11, with a sensory-friendly hour from 8-9 a.m., followed by general
public access from 9 a.m. to noon. He also mentioned that second-grade students
would have the opportunity to participate in a coloring contest, with the winner receiving
a ride to school on a fire truck.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri pulled Item No. 17: Resolution approving
Professional Services Agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc., of West Des Moines, IA, for
the 2023/24 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements (Somerset Improvements - Stange
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Road) in an amount not to exceed $55,000.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to approve the consent agenda less Item No.
17.
3. Motion approving payment of claims
4. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of September 1 -15, 2025
5. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on
September 9, 2025, and Special City Council Meeting on September 16, 2025
6. Motion approving new 5-Day (October 23-27, 2025) Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License - Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, 1800 Christensen Drive,
Pending Dramshop Review
7. Motion approving Permanent Premise Transfer for Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License – AW Group LLC (Board and Brush), 405 Northwestern Avenue,
Pending Dramshop Review
8. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits &
Liquor Licenses:
a. Aldi Inc 48, 108 South 5th Street, Class B Retail Alcohol License
b. Boulder Tap House, 114 South Duff Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol
License
c. Flip'N Jacks Pancake House & Eatery, 1520 South Dayton Place, Class C
Retail Alcohol License
d. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames, 2100 Southeast 16 th Street, Special Class C
Retail Alcohol License, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore 2, 640 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
f. Hy-Vee Food Store 1, 3800 W. Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
g. Macubana, 116 Welch Avenue, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License,
Pending Dramshop Review
h. Sips and Paddy's Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
9. Motion to accept the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Report
10. Motion to continue the temporary suspension of certain Civil Service hiring
practices for the Police Department
11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-468 approving the First Amendment to the ASSET
contract with NAMI Central Iowa
12. RESOLUTION NO. 25-469 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2025 -4 to
the Municipal Code
13. RESOLUTION NO. 25-470 approving the Updated City Council Values, Goals,
and Tasks for January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025
14. RESOLUTION NO. 25-471 approving revisions to Purchasing Policies and
Procedures effective September 23, 2025
15. RESOLUTION NO. 25-472 certifying Iowa DOT Iowa Clean Air Attainment
Program (ICAAP) Grant Application for the 2025/26 Intelligent Transportation
System Program Phase 5
16. RESOLUTION NO. 25-473 approving Professional Services Agreement with
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WHKS & Co., of Ames, IA, for the 2025/26 Shared Use Path System Expansion -
South Dayton Avenue in an amount not to exceed $89,500
17. RESOLUTION NO. 25-474 approving Professional Services Agreement with
Shive-Hattery, Inc., of West Des Moines, IA, for the 2023/24 Multi -Modal
Roadway Improvements (Somerset Improvements - Stange Road) in an amount
not to exceed $55,000
18. RESOLUTION NO. 25-475 approving 2025/26 Stormwater Erosion Control
Program (Worrell Creek) Professional Services Agreement from Bolton and
Menk of Ames, IA, in the amount of $90,000
19. RESOLUTION NO. 25-476 approving fourth amendment to lease with T-Mobile
Central LLC, for cellular antennas on BRET water tower
20. RESOLUTION NO. 25-477 awarding contract to WESCO, of Des Moines, IA, for
the purchase of single and three-phase pad mounted transformers in the amount
of $313,701.53
21. RESOLUTION NO. 25-478 awarding a contract to Sound Productions, LLC, of
Irving, TX, for the purchase of sound system equipment for the Ames City Hall
Auditorium in the amount of $87,300
22. RESOLUTION NO. 25-479 awarding a contract to Helfrich Brothers Boiler
Works, Inc., of Lawrence, MA, for Inconel overlaid Boiler Tubes for the Power
Plant in the amount of $56,000
23. RESOLUTION NO. 25-480 awarding contract to Stivers Ford Lincoln, of Waukee,
IA, for one Ford Lightning in the amount of $62,195
24. RESOLUTION NO. 25-481 waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for
competitive bidding and awarding a contract to Robb's Tree and Stump Service,
of Story City, IA, for line clearance for the 69kV Transmission Line
Reconstruction in the amount of $55,000
25. RESOLUTION NO. 25-482 waiving the City's Purchasing Policy Requirement for
competitive bidding and awarding traffic signal poles purchase to CSLA Iowa, the
Iowa Agent for Millerbernd, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $58,686 for
2025/26 Traffic Signal Program
26. RESOLUTION NO. 25-483 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
construction of the 2025/26 Traffic Signal Program, setting October 22, 2025, as
the bid due date and October 28, 2025, as the date of Public Hearing
27. RESOLUTION NO. 25-484 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program (S Russell Avenue - S 4th St to Lincoln
Way) project, setting October 8, 2025, as the bid due date and October 14, 2025,
as the date of Public Hearing
28. RESOLUTION NO. 25-485 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program (S Riverside Drive - S 4th St to Lincoln
Way) project, setting October 8, 2025, as the bid due date and October 14, 2025,
as the date of Public Hearing
29. Minor Final Plat for Billy Sunday Subdivision:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 25-486 approving a Waiver of Sidewalk/Shared Use
Path Installation along Billy Sunday Road
b. RESOLUTION NO. 25-487 approving a Minor Final Plat
30. RESOLUTION NO. 25-488 approving a Plat of Survey for a Boundary Line
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Adjustment and Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way at 4914 and 5002 Ontario
Road
31. RESOLUTION NO. 25-489 setting October 14, 2025, as date of Public Hearing
to transfer Vacated Alley to Alpha Iota Association of Phi Gamma Delta (325 Ash
Avenue)
32. RESOLUTION NO. 25-490 setting October 14, 2025, as date of Public Hearing
for Digital Billboard Lease Agreement on the western third of 731 Billy Sunday
Road with Lamar Advertising Company
33. RESOLUTION NO. 25-491 approving partial completion of public improvements
and reducing financial security on file for Ansley Subdivision 1st Addition to
$114,669.25
34. RESOLUTION NO. 25-492 approving partial completion of public improvements
and reducing financial security on file for Ansley Subdivision 3rd Addition to
$94,203.50
35. RESOLUTION NO. 25-493 accepting the 2024/25 Shared Use Path System
Expansion as completed by Howrey Construction, Inc., of Bondurant, IA, in the
amount of $248,731.99
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
2023/24 MULTI-MODAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (SOMERSET
IMPROVEMENTS - STANGE ROAD): City Manager Steve Schainker explained that the
item related to hiring a consulting engineer to design improvements in the Somerset
Village area. While the City Council was only voting on hiring the consultant at this time,
City Manager Schainker wanted to make the public aware of the options being
considered, which included potentially rerouting or reducing the number of lanes
through the area.
Civil Engineer II Mark Gansen presented the concept developed by staff that was
included in the Request for Proposals (RFP) and compared that design to what was
submitted by the highest-ranking consultant, Shive-Hattery, Inc. He shared that staff
believed there was merit to the design developed by Shive-Hattery, Inc.; however, staff
would seek input from stakeholders and the public before providing plans for
consideration by the City Council.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-474 approving
Professional Services Agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc., of West Des Moines, IA, for
the 2023/24 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements (Somerset Improvements - Stange
Road) in an amount not to exceed $55,000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: The Public Forum was opened by Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri.
Carolyn Klaus, League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County, announced
several upcoming candidate forums. The first forum was scheduled for September 30 at
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the Ames Public Library from 6:30-8 p.m., featuring Ames City Council and Mayoral
candidates. Fire Chief Richard Higgins would also speak at that forum regarding the
relocation of Fire Station No. 2. The forum would be recorded and available on
Facebook Live and later on YouTube. An Ames Community School District Board of
Directors forum was scheduled for the following week with the Mary Greeley Medical
Center Hospital Board of Trustees forum the next week. She highlighted that additional
forums were planned for surrounding communities including Slater, Colo, and Nevada.
The Public Forum was closed by Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri when no one else came
forward to speak.
UPDATES TO CHAPTER 28, ELECTRIC RATE MODIFICATIONS: Director of Electric
Services Donald Kom explained that about a year ago, a cost of service study was
completed by a consulting firm, which recommended small rate increases annually. The
City Council had directed the matter to the Electric Utility Operations Review and
Advisory Board (EUORAB), and now staff was coming back with the recommendation of
EUORAB to request that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance
for rate modifications. The modifications would be presented over a series of upcoming
City Council meetings, and no direct approval of rate increases was requested at this
time.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to direct the City Attorney to draft modifications
to Section 28 of the Ames Municipal Code.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CHAUTAUQUA PARK AND RIDGEWOOD HISTORIC DISTRICT: Director of Planning
and Housing Kelly Diekmann reviewed that the Chautauqua-Ridgewood neighborhood
had undergone a reconnaissance survey identifying it as potentially historic. The City
Council approved the application for a state grant to partially fund a National Register
nomination. A consultant completed the analysis and concluded that the area is eligible
for listing on the National Register. The State Historic Preservation Office requires both
the local Historic Preservation Commission and City Council to make a recommendation
about the eligibility of the neighborhood.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-494
recommending the proposed Chautauqua Park and Ridgewood Historic District for the
National Register of Historic Places.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REZONING AGREEMENT WITH MASTER PLAN FOR 3220 CAMERON SCHOOL
ROAD: Director Diekmann highlighted that the rezoning agreement with master plan
fulfilled the initial approval of rezoning for the property at 3220 Cameron School Road,
which had its first reading in August with the condition that a zoning agreement to
implement the master plan be effectuated. The master plan had been updated with
conditions addressing the assisted living/senior living facility, a cap on units related to
sanitary sewer utility capacity, and elements related to convenience commercial zoning
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on the corner, specifically about gas station canopy orientation and landscaping
requirements. The agreement had been signed and returned by the property owner with
all the described limitations included.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-495
approving Rezoning Agreement with Master Plan for 3220 Cameron School Road .
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RESOURCE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING CAMPUS: Director of Public Works Justin
Clausen presented that the proposed contract would provide construction manager as
advisor services for the new Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus. The
construction manager would work as an extension of staff during the project, helping
ensure that the design is constructible and identifying value engineering opportunities.
Director Clausen highlighted that Story Construction Company was the only bidder, but
staff compared its scope and fees with the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center project to
ensure appropriateness.
Council Member Gartin noted it was unusual to have only one contractor bid and asked
about the outreach process undertaken to solicit bids. Director Clausen explained staff
had reached out to all contractors listed as construction managers with the Master
Builders of Iowa, in addition to standard advertising through the Ames bids process.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-496 awarding
contract to Story Construction Co., of Ames, IA, for Construction Manager as Advisor
services for construction of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus in the
amount of $1,249,640.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS FOR THE E LINCOLN WAY (DUFF AVENUE TO S
SKUNK RIVER) CORRIDOR STUDY: Transportation Engineer Kyle Henderson of
Strand Associates presented the findings of the study alongside Transportation Planner
Kyle Thompson and Traffic Engineer Damion Pregitzer. Transportation Engineer
Hendersen highlighted that the existing corridor was a 4-lane undivided roadway with
traffic of about 10,000 vehicles per day. By 2050, traffic was projected to increase to
slightly more than 13,000 vehicles per day.
Current pedestrian and bicycle accommodations along the corridor were minimal,
Transportation Engineer Hendersen reviewed. From Duff Avenue to about 1,300 feet
west of the Skunk River, sidewalks exist on both sides with varying grass terrace
widths. Closer to the Skunk River Bridge, there was pedestrian accommodation ended
on the north side and transitioned to a multiuse path on the south side.
At the Lincoln Way/Duff Avenue intersection, current geometry requires split phasing for
traffic signals because of shared left and through lanes. Transportation Engineer
Hendersen stated that with projected 2050 volumes and current geometry, the
intersection would operate at Level of Service E with delays of 64 -71 seconds per
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vehicle during peak hours.
The study recommended converting East Lincoln Way to a 3-lane road with two travel
lanes and a center two-way left turn lane. The center lane would be 14 feet wide, with
11-foot travel lanes on either side and 2 -foot wide shoulders to the face of curb.
Pedestrian accommodations would include a 5-foot sidewalk along the entire north side
and a 10-foot multiuse path on the south side, with a 4.5-foot terrace between the curb
and either the sidewalk or path.
Traffic Engineer Pregitzer emphasized that the anticipated 2050 volumes were well
within the acceptable range for a 3-lane roadway. Safety benefits would include reduced
rear-end and left-turn crashes, fewer right-angle crashes as side street motorists have
fewer lanes to cross and fewer lanes for pedestrians to cross. It would also potentially
offer median refuge islands at crossings, and more consistent vehicle speeds.
Transportation Engineer Hendersen highlighted that f or the Duff Avenue intersection,
the proposed improvements would add dedicated left-turn lanes on Lincoln Way,
eliminating the need for split phasing. This would reduce average delay from 64
seconds (Level of Service E) to about 31-34 seconds (Level of Service C) during peak
hours in 2050.
Public feedback on the proposed changes was mixed. Of 683 survey responses,
Transportation Engineer Hendersen reported that more than half strongly opposed the
3-lane concept for East Lincoln Way, with primary concerns regarding congestion with
only one travel lane in each direction. The Duff Avenue intersection improvements
received a more favorable rating.
The estimated construction cost for the corridor improvements would be slightly more
than $3 million, similar to what it would cost to reconstruct the roadway with the existing
geometry. The current construction budget for this project was $3.6 million.
The City Council members discussed several aspects of the proposal. Council Member
Gartin asked about the impact of equipment and truck traffic on the 3-lane design,
Council Member Betcher inquired about bicycle and pedestrian volume data on the
corridor, and Council Member Rollins expressed concern about train crossings affecting
traffic flow.
Traffic Engineer Pregitzer explained that the Lincoln Way corridor was part of a broader
trend in transportation design where older, overbuilt 4 -lane roads are being "right-sized"
to improve safety for all users and create fiscally sustainable solutions to challenging
traffic patterns. He emphasized that such reconfigurations aim to address safety
concerns by reducing opportunities for speeding and weaving, which often result from
excess space in underutilized lanes. By doing so, the roadways can better sup port
multi-modal use, accommodating pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles more effectively.
Traffic Engineer Pregitzer also noted that maintaining unnecessary lanes not only
increases financial liability due to the cost of upkeep for extra paving but also presents
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safety issues that can contribute to higher crash rates. Additionally, Traffic Engineer
Pregitzer addressed concerns about the proposed lane configuration affecting traffic
flow at the Duff Avenue intersection, especially when trains block the railroad crossing.
He mentioned that such scenarios are considered rare and typically, drivers adapt by
choosing alternative routes like using Grand Avenue to avoid extended delays.
Transportation Planner Thompson reviewed the next steps, highlighting that action
regarding the study was not requested immediately following the presentation. Rather,
approval of the study will be considered at the October 14 Regular Meeting of the Ames
City Council, at which time Public Input would be welcomed.
HEARING ON FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET:
Finance Director Corey Goodenow and Budget Manager Nancy Masteller presented the
first amendment to the adopted 2025/26 budget, which consisted primarily of carryovers
of Capital Improvement Projects from the previous fiscal year.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri when no one
came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-497
amending the fiscal year 2025/26 budget to increase expenditures by $110,890,937 for
carryover amounts from fiscal year 2024/25 and other significant changes to the fiscal
year 2025/26 budget.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON SALE AND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE
PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2025A AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES
TO PAY THE SAME: Director Goodenow and Suzanne Gerlach, financial advisor from
PFM, discussed the bids received for the sale of General Obligation Bonds. Ms. Gerlach
began by reporting that the City's Moody's AA1 rating had been affirmed, which is just
one notch below the highest possible AAA rating. She highlighted that the City received
13 bids from over 42 different banks, with true interest costs ranging from 3.04% to
3.22%. The winning bid came from KeyBanc Capital Markets of Cleveland, Ohio, at
3.0473%.
Ms. Gerlach congratulated the City on receiving the most bids she had seen recently in
any bond sale her firm worked on and explained that her firm uses the true interest cost
method to determine the winning bidder based on the coupons, yields, and the
underwriter's discount. The City's bonds priced just 20 basis points over the national
AAA scale, indicating the City helped set the market.
The City Council engaged in a discussion regarding the impacts of state legislative
changes on cities' ability to generate revenue and bond. Council Member Gartin
highlighted the importance of the City's sound fiscal management, expressing gratitude
towards City Manager Schainker for maintaining the City's strong financial position. He
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further inquired about how the recent actions by the Iowa legislature could affect cities’
abilities to borrow in the future.
Ms. Gerlach explained that the debt service levy remaining unlimited serves as a credit
positive for cities, but complications could arise in projecting valuations due to legislative
changes. She noted that the institutional framework rating from Moody’s could face
pressure, depending on further restrictions. Ms. Gerlach emphasized the importance of
maintaining flexibility in the City’s budget through uncapped levies, especially given
rising union contract expenses, to accommodate future bonding needs.
Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came
forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-498 accepting
bids and authorizing the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds in an amount
not to exceed $13,735,000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND
DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT TO BORROW MONEY THEREUNDER IN A
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $337,000 FOR THE IOWAY CREEK
STABILIZATION PROJECT: Director Goodenow reviewed that this item related to the
Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Program project for Ioway Creek. The
proposed amendment would modify a 2023 issuance of about $7 million with
approximately 17 years left at a 3% interest rate. The program worked by reducing the
interest rate on an existing loan and then providing a 0% loan for the sponsored
project. This resulted in total debt service being slightly lower than would have been
paid without utilizing the funding.
Council Member Gartin inquired about the future of the program. Director Goodenow
noted that the program no longer exists since interest rates have risen, making this one
of the last opportunities to utilize its benefits.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri when no one
came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-499
authorizing and approving Loan and Disbursement Agreement, providing for the
issuance and securing the payment of $337,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025
and authorizing the related reduction of the interest rate on the Sewer Revenue Bond,
Series 2023B.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2025/26 SHARED USE PATH MAINTENANCE CONTRACT NO. 1:
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Director Clausen presented information on the contract for maintenance on asphalt
shared use paths in several locations across Ames.
Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came
forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to accept the report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-500 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to TK Concrete, of Pella, IA, in
the amount of $135,384.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF
NONRESIDENT SANITARY SEWER RATE AND CERTAIN WATER & POLLUTION
CONTROL FEES: Director Clausen explained that in July, the City Council had
received a request from Maple Grove Mobile Home Park and other properties on the
west side of Ames to connect to City sewer service despite being outside City limits.
This ordinance would establish a rate for those non -resident properties and associated
charges.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an Ordinance
regarding Establishment of Nonresident Sanitary Sewer Rate and certain Water &
Pollution Control fees.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4572 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: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to pass on third
reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4572 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.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri
highlighted that there were six items for consideration. The first was from Kevin Bourke,
Discover Ames President and CEO, regarding the Ames Event Center within The Linc
Development, which was noted to be for information only.
A request for removal of 13th Street Legacy Development Agreement from Terry
Carlson, of Denny Elwell Company, was the second item. City Manager Steven
Schainker noted that the item was already being addressed by staff, and no action was
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needed by the City Council.
The third item was a monetary contribution request for the 2028 International Town and
Gown Association from Kevin Bourke, Discover Ames President and CEO.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to place the item a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Concerns regarding Oakland Street from Brad Trinkle were next.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to refer the item to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A Change Order for Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC from Assistant City
Manager Goldbeck was the fifth item. City Manager Schainker noted that the item was
for information only.
The final item was from Director Diekmann concerning a request for a Zoning Text
Amendment to Allow Rock Mulch within Required Landscaping.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to place the item on the October 14 th Regular
City Council Meeting agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: Council Member Rollins reported that Discover
Ames has been discussing the convention center as part of The Linc project, with
completion of the feasibility study expected soon and preparations being made to
launch a fundraising campaign.
No reports were given for the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Story County
Emergency Management, or Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees, with the latter
scheduled to meet later in the week.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Betcher discussed emails regarding the
decision of Parks and Recreation Commission not to take up urban deer hunting in
Munn Woods and Emma McCarthy Lee Park.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to place the topic of urban deer
hunting in Munn Woods and Emma McCarthy Lee Park on a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
She also mentioned Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, encouraging people to
participate in Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training, which was available at Iowa
State University. She thanked the Ames Fire Department and the occupational safety
staff at Iowa State University for training her on fire extinguisher use.
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Council Member Rollins shared her attendance at the Iowa League of Cities conference
and shared insightful discussions on how communities like Waukee, Urbandale, and
Clive work across boundaries for mutual benefit.
Council Member Gartin highlighted a recent visit to Soper’s Mill County Park,
advocating for people to explore city and county parks during the fall, especially noting
the beauty and resourcefulness of such areas.
Ex Officio Emily Boland shared that the Local Affairs Committee was planning the joint
meeting with Iowa State student government one month ahead. Topics were currently
being deliberated for the agenda and invited suggestions from the City Council for the
meeting discussion.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adjourn the meeting at
7:50 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk Amber Corrieri, Mayor Pro Tem
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Renee Hall, City Clerk