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SUMMARY OF MINTUES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA NOVEMBER 18, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 6:24 p.m. on the 18th day of November, 2025, in the City Council Chambers in City
Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, immediately following the adjournment of the Joint Meeting of
the Ames City Council and Ames Human Relations Commission, pursuant to law.
Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Tim Gartin,
Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Ex officio Emily Boland was also present. Council
Member Amber Corrieri was absent.
PROCLAMATION FOR "NATIONAL HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS
WEEK," NOVEMBER 16- 22, 2025: Mayor Haila proclaimed November 16-22, 2025, as
national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Housing Coordinator Vanessa
Baker-Latimer accepted the proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Rollins requested to pull Item No. 9: Resolution
amending Council's Standards of Decorum to require persons speaking to identify
themselves and Item No. 30: Plat of Survey (Boundary Line Adjustment) for Properties
Generally Located at the Intersection of County Line Road and Lincoln Highway,
including 632 and 634 N 500th and 5507 and 5815 Lincoln Highway.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to approve the consent agenda less
Item No. 9 and Item No. 30.
2. Motion approving payment of claims
3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of October 16 -31, 2025
4. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on
October 28, 2025
5. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
6. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits &
Liquor Licenses:
a. Chocolaterie Stam, 230 Main Street, Special Class B Native Wine Permit
b. Radisson Hotel Ames, 2609 University Boulevard, Class C Retail Alcohol
License
c. Time Out Ames, 120 Kellogg Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service
7. Requests from Ames Main Street for Winter Sidewalk Sales on January 8 -11,
2026:
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. RESOLUTION NO. 25-550 approving suspension of parking regulations
and enforcement for the Downtown from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
Saturday, January 10
c. RESOLUTION NO. 25-551 approving/motion denying waiver of parking
meter fees and enforcement
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d. RESOLUTION NO. 25-552 approving request from Ames Main Street for
Saturday, January 10, to transfer $1,370.25 from the Hotel/Motel Tax
Fund to the Parking Fund
8. Annual 2025 Urban Renewal Report:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 25-553 approving 2025 Urban Renewal Report
b. RESOLUTION NO. 25-554 approving certification of TIF Debt and
appropriating payment of a rebate of incremental taxes for the Barilla TIF
District
c. RESOLUTION NO. 25-555 approving certification of TIF Debt and
appropriating payment of a rebate of incremental taxes for the North
Dayton Industrial Park TIF District
9. RESOLUTION NO. 25-556 amending Council's Standards of Decorum to require
persons speaking to identify themselves
10. RESOLUTION NO. 25-557 relating to financing of a project to be undertaken by
the City of Ames, Iowa; establishing compliance with reimbursement bond
regulations under the Internal Revenue Code (Power Plant New Thermal
Generation Project)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-558 Issuing a Notice to Bidders for FY 2023/24 Story
County Edge of Field Project, setting January 7, 2026, as the bid due date and
January 13, 2026, as the date of public hearing and award
12. RESOLUTION NO. 25-559 approving Memorandum of Agreement with Mary
Greeley Medical Center for Alternative Response to Community Health Calls for
Service
13. RESOLUTION NO. 25-560 waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for
competitive bidding and awarding a three -year contract for Computerized
Maintenance Management Software to Limble CMMS LLC, Lehi, UT, in the
amount of $94,374 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 25-561 waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for
competitive bidding and awarding a contract to CentralSquare Technologies,
LLC, a CentralSquare Company, of Lake Mary, FL, in the amount of $161,442.50
15. RESOLUTION NO. 25-562 awarding contract to GovernmentJobs.com, Inc.
(d/b/a NEOGOV) of El Segundo, CA, for a Human Resources Management
Software package in an amount not to exceed $93,330.10 for year one of a
potential five-year contract
16. RESOLUTION NO. 25-563 approving contract and bond for the CyRide 2025
Battery Electric Bus Facility Improvement Project with NAI Electrical Contractors,
of Ames, IA, in the amount of $77,300
17. RESOLUTION NO. 25-564 approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Traffic
Signal Program with Iowa Signal Inc. of Grimes, IA, in the amount of $75,423.95
18. RESOLUTION NO. 25-565 approving Change Order No. 1 with TEI Construction
Services Inc., of Duncan, SC, for Boiler Maintenance Services Contract for
Power Plant in the amount of $200,000
19. 2023/24 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvements Program #2 (E 7th St, N
Riverside Dr):
a. RESOLUTION NO. 25-566 approving Change Order No. 2 with Con-
Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, for the 2023/24 Asphalt Street Pavement
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Improvements Program #2 (E 7th St, N Riverside Dr) in the amount of
$42,128.41
b. RESOLUTION NO. 25-567 accepting 2023/24 Asphalt Street Pavement
Improvements Program #2 (E 7th St, N Riverside Dr) as completed by
Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, IA, in the amount of $788,082.61
20. RESOLUTION NO. 25-568 approving the financial security covering one year of
the 4 Year Stormwater Management Maintenance requirements on file for
Wyffels Hybrids, Phase 1 (220 S Teller Avenue) be reduced to $18,750
21. RESOLUTION NO. 25-569 approving the financial security covering two years of
the 4 Year Stormwater Management Maintenance requirements on file for Pivot
Bio (2600 South Loop Drive) be reduced to $6,000
22. RESOLUTION NO. 25-570 approving partial completion of public improvements
and reducing financial security on file for Ansley Subdivision 3rd Addition to
$89,403.50
23. RESOLUTION NO. 25-571 approving the financial security covering the
Stormwater Management Maintenance requirements on file for Northcrest
Retirement Community be released in full
24. RESOLUTION NO. 25-572 approving the financial security on file for Bricktowne
Stormwater Installation be released in full
25. RESOLUTION NO. 25-573 approving the financial security on file for Iowa
Dermatology (1429 Boston Avenue) be released in full
26. RESOLUTION NO. 25-574 accepting Roof Replacement at the Power Plant
project as completed by Central States Roofing, of Ames, IA, in the amount of
$1,724,540 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax)
27. RESOLUTION NO. 25-575 accepting 2023/24 Concrete Street Pavement
Improvements as completed by Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, IA, in the amount of
$1,191,940.12
28. RESOLUTION NO. 25-576 accepting 2023/24 Ames Plan 2040 Sanitary Sewer
Utility Infrastructure (265th Street Extension) project as completed by S.M.
Hentges and Sons, Inc., of Jordan, MN, in the amount of $2,173,215.06
29. RESOLUTION NO. 25-577 approving Plat of Survey (Boundary Line Adjustment)
for 5300 Hickory Hills Drive
30. Plat of Survey (Boundary Line Adjustment) for Properties Generally Located at
the Intersection of County Line Road and Lincoln Highway, including 632 and
634 N 500th and 5507 and 5815 Lincoln Highway
a. RESOLUTION NO. 25-578 approving the acceptance of right-of-way
dedication at 5815 Lincoln Highway
b. RESOLUTION NO. 25-579 waiving Minor Subdivision Final Plat
requirement to allow for a Plat of Survey
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
STANDARDS OF DECORUM: Council Member Rollins explained that she pulled this
item to highlight the change requiring speakers to identify themselves. She clarified this
change was not meant to be punitive but to ensure the City Council knows which
community members are speaking on various issues.
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Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-556
amending Council's Standards of Decorum to require persons speaking to identify
themselves.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PLAT OF SURVEY (BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT) FOR PROPERTIES
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY LINE ROAD AND
LINCOLN HIGHWAY, INCLUDING 632 AND 634 N 500TH AND 5507 AND 5815
LINCOLN HIGHWAY: Council Member Rollins raised questions about access to certain
parcels in the Plat of Survey. Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann explained
that the plat involved properties that were originally part of an Auditor's Plat with no
dedicated right-of-way, resulting in landlocked parcels. He noted that an easement was
being established between parcels to provide access.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Brant Lemer, 5615 Lincoln Highway, the original owner of 59 and 82 before recent
sales, voiced skepticism about the adequacy of a 20-foot easement, highlighting that
the parcels would perpetuate the status of having access challenges. He shared
historical context, mentioning attempts since 2003 to secure formal easements, which
the previous property owner opposed.
Brian Adams, 5507 Lincoln Highway, expressed apprehension over possible restrictions
to his driveway access. He clarified that he had been utilizing the existing driveway
easement for over two decades, highlighting its crucial role in reaching his garage given
the intrinsic layout obstacles posed by septic systems and wells on his lot.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
City Attorney Mark Lambert confirmed the plat adhered to the City's regulations as there
were no explicit legal barriers found in the proposed survey to necessitate withholding
approval.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Alternative No. 1 as follows:
a. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-578 approving the acceptance of right-of-way
dedication at 5815 Lincoln Highway
b. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-579 waiving Minor Subdivision Final Plat
requirement to allow for a Plat of Survey
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Travis Toliver, Executive Director of Ames Main Street, encouraged residents to shop
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local during the holiday season, highlighting the 2025 Small Business Weekend events
taking place in the Ames Downtown and Campustown.
Mahmoud Gshash, Chair of the Darul Arqum Islamic Center Board of Directors,
provided background on the center and highlighted the programs and services offered.
He invited the City Council Members and the public to visit the center.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM: Public Works Director Justin
Clausen and Sustainability Coordinator Nolan Sagan presented an update on the
proposed residential curbside recycling program. The program aims to divert waste from
the landfill as the City transitions away from waste-to-energy.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Thor Nelson, Executive Vice President of Aspen Waste Systems, supported the focus
on recycling and requested that should the City Council choose a single-hauler model,
the RFP include criteria beyond price, such as community experience and local
investment.
Caitlin Leon, Ames Climate Action Team, expressed support for single-stream curbside
recycling and a single-hauler model to minimize emissions.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to approve Alternative No. 1 as follows:
a. Direct staff to proceed with a Request for Proposal based on the
recommendations from staff for each issue , including Level of Access,
Provider, Cart Ownership, Frequency of Service, and Cart Size.
b. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-580 allocating up to $20,000 from Council
Priorities Sustainability fund for the proposed multifamily recycling pilot
project.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion/Resolution declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by
the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
ROOSEVELT AVENUE PARKING ORDINANCE UPDATE: Director Clausen and Civil
Engineer II Mark Gansen reviewed the recommendation to prohibit parking along the
east side of Roosevelt Avenue.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Catherine Scott, 1510 Roosevelt Avenue, supported restricting parking to one side,
noting that when cars park on both sides, only one vehicle can pass through the middle,
creating safety concerns and snow plowing challenges.
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Alisha Abner, 1004 Murray Drive, shared similar concerns, underscoring the safety
issues that arise from the current parking arrangement. She added that having cars
parked on both sides of Roosevelt Avenue not only complicates the traffic flow but also
adds to the challenges faced during snow plowing operations.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak .
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to prepare the ordinance.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON MODIFICATIONS TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19: Parks and
Recreation Director Keith Abraham presented the proposed changes to Municipal Code
Chapter 19.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to direct staff to update the ordinance
based on recommendations from Parks & Recreation Commission.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH PUD AMENDMENT FOR 3300 UNIVERSITY
BOULEVARD: Director Diekmann was available for questions.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-581 approving
Preliminary Plat with PUD Amendment for 3300 University Boulevard, known as
Discovery Place, 1st Addition.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
The meeting was recessed by Mayor Haila at 8:07 p.m. and reconvened at 8:12 p.m.
ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR ANNUAL UPDATE: Engagement Coordinator
Casandra Eames provided an update on her activities, initiatives, and connection
opportunities to welcome and engage the community.
FY 2025/26 ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL SERVICES EVALUATION TEAM (ASSET)
CONTRACT WITH NAMI CENTRAL IOWA: Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck
highlighted that 11% of the contract had been expended to date . Thus, the request was
to sequester the remaining 89% of funds.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-582
approving sequestering the remaining balance to NAMI for FY 2025/26.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
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and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR POWER PLANT: Director of Electric
Services Donald Kom presented information on natural gas purchasing for the Power
Plant. He explained that due to volatile gas markets, staff recommended the approval of
an amendment to the current contract with Macquerie Energy LLC, to extend the
existing natural gas supply contract for a term of not more than six months at prices to
achieve a total cost of not more than $7,000,000 .
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Alternative No. 3 and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 25-583 authorizing staff to enter into natural gas supply contract for
Power Plant.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
UPDATES TO SMART ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM: Energy Services Coordinator
Layne Fober presented proposed changes to the Smart Energy Rebate Program , which
aimed to reduce electric bills, improve efficiency, enhance home comfort, encourage
efficient utilization of the electric system, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Steve Schallehn, 1123 N 2nd Street, expressed his support for the proposed changes to
the Smart Energy Rebate Program , highlighting that electrification is the fastest method
for climate action.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-584 approving
updates to Smart Energy Rebate Program.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON HOMEWOOD GOLF COURSE HOLE NINE CROSSING
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor
Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Alternative No. 1 as follows:
a. Accept the report of bids.
b. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-585 approving final plans and specifications and
awarding a contract to Con-Struct Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of
$213,410.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion/Resolution declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by
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the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON LOAD CENTER REPLACEMENT AT THE POWER PLANT : Mayor
Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to reject the bids and direct staff to
modify the project.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON REZONING PROPERTY AT 220-400 FREEL DRIVE FROM GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (GI) TO GOVERNMENT/AIRPORT DISTRICT (S-GA): 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 pass on first reading an ordinance
rezoning property at 220-400 Freel Drive from General Industrial (GI) to
Government/Airport District (S-GA).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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 Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to
continue Public Hearing to November 25, 2025 .
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING TO TRANSFER VACATED ALLEY LOCATED AT 325 ASH AVENUE TO
ALPHA IOTA ASSOCIATION OF PHI GAMMA DELTA: Mayor Haila opened and
closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-586 approving
vacating alley for no additional consideration by Quit Claim deed.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATION OF AN EXISTING ELECTRIC EASEMENT AT
1411 S GRAND AVENUE: The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila
when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-587
approving vacation of electric easement at 1411 S Grand Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
SECOND READING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND MATERIAL
STANDARDS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS AND DRIVEWAYS FOR
AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT IN THE RESEARCH PARK INNOVATION DISTRICT:
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on second reading an
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ordinance related to a 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: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
were seven items for consideration. The first was from Brent Dunn regarding parking
regulations on Ross Road.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Gartin, to request a memo from staff.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A request from Travis Toliver, Ames Main Street Executive Director, concerning a gift of
holiday lights to the City of Ames was the second item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to place the item on the agenda for the
next Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The third item was a request from Assistant City Manager Phillips to rename Center
Avenue to Chantland Avenue.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to place the item on a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Paving improvement considerations for SE 3 rd Street from Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker
Companies, was the next item.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to place the item on the agenda for the next
Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Luke Jensen, RES Group, Inc., submitted the fifth item, which was a request for an
amendment to the Ames Comprehensive Plan.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A notice of an Economic Development Administration Opportunity from Dan Culhane,
Ames Regional Economic Alliance President & CEO, was the sixth item.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to request a memo from staff.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The final item was from Director Clausen relating to the Stormwater Management plan
for Hoover Avenue and Adams Street.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to ensure that the requestor be notified
of the report from the Public Works Director and be informed that the City Council voted
to take no action.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and City Council Members reported on various
events attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn the meeting at
9:21 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. 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