HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on November 25, 2025, and the Special City Council Meeting on December 3, 2025To:Mayor & City Council
From:City Clerk's Office
Date:December 9, 2025
Subject:Approval of Minutes
Item No. 3
MEMO
Attached are the minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting on November
25, 2025, and the Special City Council Meeting on December 3, 2025.
ATTACHMENT(S):
C25-1125 Summary.pdf
C25-1203.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 NOVEMBER 25, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John
Haila at 6:00 p.m. on the 25th day of November, 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.
PROCLAMATION FOR "WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY," DECEMBER 13,
2025: Mayor Haila proclaimed December 13, 2025, "Wreaths Across America Day."
Ames Wreaths Across America Sponsorship Group Chair Jamie Barker and Ames
Legion Post 37 Commander Cliff Barker, accompanied by members of the American
Legion Riders, accepted the proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Haila noted that the City Council was working from an
amended agenda, which removed Item No. 13 from consent.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to approve the consent agenda.
2. Motion approving payment of claims
3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of November 1-15, 2025
4. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Joint City Council and Ames
Human Relations Commission Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting
on November 18, 2025
5. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits &
Liquor Licenses:
a. Ames History Museum, 416 Douglas Avenue, Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License
b. Casey's #4315, 3218 Orion Drive, Class E Retail Alcohol License
c. The Cafe, 2616 Northridge Parkway, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
d. Casey's #4314, 1118 South Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
6. Motion approving new 5-Day (December 8-12, 2025) Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 520 6th Street
7. Motion approving new 5-Day (December 16-20, 2025) Special Class C
Retail Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 520 6th Street
8. Motion accepting the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Report
9. RESOLUTION NO. 25-588 accepting Abstract of Votes for November 4, 2025,
Regular City Election
10. RESOLUTION NO. 25-589 accepting unconditional donation of Outdoor
Lighting from Ames Main Street
11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-590 approving Commission on the Arts (COTA) Spring
2026 Special Project Grant contract
12. RESOLUTION NO. 25-591 approving FY 2024/25 Annual Street Financial
Report
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13. Resolution awarding contract to DGR Engineering, of Rock Rapids, IA, for
Engineering Services for Ontario Road Substation and Mortensen Road
Substation Improvements in the amount not-to-exceed $1,302,700
14. RESOLUTION NO. 25-592 awarding contract to Gillig LLC, of Livermore,
CA, for two 40' Heavy-Duty Diesel Buses in the amount of $1,453,822
15. RESOLUTION NO. 25-593 approving entering into an agreement with the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Resource Enhancement and
Protection (REAP) Grant for the installation of a pedestrian bridge in Ontario
Park in the amount of $200,000
16. RESOLUTION NO. 25-594 approving entering into an agreement with the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Resource Enhancement and
Protection (REAP) Grant for the Moore Memorial Park Pedestrian Bridge
Project in the amount of $200,000
17. RESOLUTION NO. 25-595 accepting the Water Treatment Plant Lime Pond
Underdrain Improvements Project as completed by Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames,
IA, in the amount of $204,369
18. 2023/24 Water System Improvements Program (Kellogg Avenue - 7th Street
to 13th Street) and (11th Street - Burnett Avenue to Kellogg Avenue) project
a. RESOLUTION NO. 25-596 approving Change Order No. 4 with Jet
Drain Services, LLC, of Ames,
IA, an increase in the amount of $33,945.61
b. RESOLUTION NO. 25-597 accepting 2023/24 Water System
Improvements Program as completed by Jet Drain Services, LLC , of
Ames, IA, in the amount of $890,901.93
19. RESOLUTION NO. 25-598 approving final plat for Discovery Place, First
Addition, located at 3300 University Boulevard
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: The Public Forum was opened by Mayor Haila.
Bonnie Alley, Discover Ames Director of Business Development, recognized and
thanked Chuck Winkleblack for his long-term involvement in neighborhood stabilization,
corridor renewal, and major projects that have influenced daily life in Ames. The Public
Forum was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
REQUEST TO SHARE COST FOR PAVING OF A 150 FOOT EXTENSION OF SE 3RD
STREET IN THE KINGSBURY'S FIFTH ADDITION SUBDIVISION: Planning and
Housing Director Kelly Diekmann presented the developer’s request for a cost-sharing
arrangement for the short extension of SE 3rd Street.
Mayor Haila opened and closed Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Alternative No. 1: Direct staff
to draft an amendment to the Development Agreement for Public Improvement
obligations with the property owners in the Kingsbury's Subdivision 5 th Addition for cost
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sharing of 50% or up to $30,000 for the construction of the remaining unbuilt 152 feet of
Southeast 3rd Street abutting Lot 3 of Kingsbury's 5th Addition, owned by WW Holdings,
and Lot 2 of Kingsbury's 4th Addition, owned by Ante Opportunity LLC.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR THE SOUTH LINCOLN SUB AREA
MIXED USE DISTRICT (S-SMD) SINGLE FAMILY DESIGN STANDARDS: Director
Diekmann presented information for the Zoning Text Amendment requested by Ames
resident Jim Gregory regarding design standards in the South Lincoln Sub Area Mixed
Use District (S-SMD).
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 for the South Lincoln Sub Area Mixed Use District (S-SMD)
Single Family Design Standards.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to continue the
Public Hearing to December 9, 2025.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RESOURCE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING CAMPUS PROJECT UPDATE: Public
Works Director Justin Clausen presented the update alongside Resource Recovery
Superintendent Mark Peebler and Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips. Director
Clausen reported that the design phase was 60% complete. Highlights included changes
to the tunnel configuration, new traffic flow for haulers and trucks, and an added recycling
area for customers.
Council Members raised questions regarding traffic flow, truck weight, facility expansion
capacity, and odor control. Manager Phillips explained that the facility had been designed
based on a 20-year growth horizon to match the duration of the waste disposal
agreement with Carroll County Landfill. Director Clausen noted that the facility would
process waste more efficiently than the current system, thereby reducing odor issues.
SECOND READING ON REZONING PROPERTY AT 220-400 FREEL DRIVE FROM
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI) TO GOVERNMENT/AIRPORT DISTRICT (S-GA): Moved
by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning
property at 220-400 Freel Drive from General Industrial (GI) to Government/Airport
District (S-GA).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4576 ON ZONING TEXT
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AMENDMENT TO AMEND MATERIAL STANDARDS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING
AREAS AND DRIVEWAYS FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT IN THE RESEARCH
PARK INNOVATION DISTRICT: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass
on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4576 on Zoning Text Amendment to amend
material standards for off-street parking areas and driveways for agricultural equipment
in the Research Park Innovation District.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
were two items for consideration. The first was a Downtown Ames Guiding Vision Update
from Ames Main Street Executive Director Travis Toliver.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to place the item on the agenda for the
December 16, 2025, City Council Meeting.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A request for a Zoning Text Amendment to Accessory Structure Limits from Ames
resident Alicia Wrabek was the second item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to take no action and to communicate
this decision to the requestor.
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.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Haila asked City Attorney Mark Lambert if there was a legal
reason to go into Closed Session. Attorney Lambert replied in the affirmative, citing Section
21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to go into Closed Session at 7:12 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 8:12 p.m.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff to proceed with the
direction that was discussed in Closed Session.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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______________________________ ________________________________
Taylor Swanson, 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 DECEMBER 3, 2025
The Special Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 8:02 a.m. on the 3rd day of December 2025, pursuant to law. As it was impractical for
the Council Members to attend in person, Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen,
Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, and Rachel Junck joined the meeting electronically.
Council Member Anita Rollins and Tim Gartin were absent. Ex officio Emily Boland was
also absent.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Haila noted that there was one item on the agenda and
asked if the City Council had any questions for staff.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to approve the consent agenda.
1. Requests from Ames Main Street for Small Business Saturday on December 6,
2025:
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for Downtown
and Campustown
b. RESOLUTION NO. 25-599 approving suspension of parking regulations
and enforcement for Downtown and Campustown from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025
Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Motion/Resolution declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adjourn the meeting
at 8:03 a.m.
Vote on Motion: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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