HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on September 23, 2025To:Mayor & City Council
From:City Clerk's Office
Date:October 14, 2025
Subject:Approval of Minutes
Item No. 4
MEMO
Attached are the minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting on September
23, 2025.
ATTACHMENT(S):
C25-0923 Summary.pdf
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SUMMARY OF 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 John Haila
was absent.
PROCLAMATION FOR "SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH,"
SEPTEMBER 2025: Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri proclaimed September 2025 Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month. The proclamation was accepted by Mental Health
Advocate Julie Saxton and Mary Greely Medical Center Social Woker Susan Moore.
PROCLAMATION FOR "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK," OCTOBER 5-11, 2025: October
5-11, 2025 was proclaimed Fire Prevention Week by Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri. Fire Chief
Rich Higgins, Deputy Fire Chief Karen Tapper, and Shift Commander Brad Jerkins
accepted the proclamation.
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
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
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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
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. 25-474approving 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,
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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
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
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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.
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 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 presented the modifications recommended and the timeline for
such.
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 shared that a consultant completed the analysis of the
Chautauqua-Ridgewood neighborhood 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
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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.
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.
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. No action was taken by the City
Council. 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Corrieri opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came
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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 the proposed
amendment would modify a 2023 issuance, which would result in a slightly lower total
debt service.
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:
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
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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
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 on 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.
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Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to place the item on the October 14 Regular
City Council Meeting agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: The Members of the City Council and Mayor Pro
Tem provided highlights from their attendance at various board and commission
meetings.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Members reported on
various events attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
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.
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
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