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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA FEBRUARY 24, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 6:01 p.m. on the 24th day of February, 2026, 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.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to approve the consent
agenda.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of February 1-15, 2026
3. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on
February 10, 2026
4. Motion approving new 5-Day (February 23-27, 2026) Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 520 6th Street
5. Motion approving new 5-Day (March 24-28, 2026) Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 2321 North Loop Drive
6. Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:
a. Casey's General Store #2905, 3612 Stange Road, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
b. Coldwater Golf Links, 1400 S. Grand Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service
c. Elks Lodge, 522 Douglas Avenue, Class F Retail Alcohol License,
Pending Dramshop Review
d. Homewood Golf Course, 401 E. 20th Street, Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Pizza Pit Extreme, 207 Welch Avenue Ste 201, Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License
f. Sams Club #6568, 305 Airport Road, Class E Retail Alcohol License
g. Maverik #5365, 2801 E 13th Street, Class E Retail Alcohol License
h. Maverik #5119, 2108 Isaac Newton Drive, Class E Retail Alcohol License
i. Buffalo Wild Wings, 400 South Duff Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
7. Motion authorizing Mayor to sign the $500,000 Grant Contract with the Iowa
Finance Authority for the Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial
Assistance Program (WTFAP) associated with the Water Pollution Control
Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Project
8. Motion authorizing staff to apply for and participate in the 2026 AARP
Community Challenge grant program for up to $15,000
9. Motion accepting the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Report
*. ADDITIONAL ITEM Requests from Ames Regional Economic Alliance for Ames
Main Street Farmers' Market on Saturdays from May 2 - October 17, 2026:
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a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket
V ending License for Central Business District from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-081 approving closure of 200, 300, and 400 blocks
of Main Street, Burnett Avenue from Main Street to the U.S. Bank drive-
through, and Tom Evans from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-082 approving suspension of parking enforcement
in CBD Lots X and Y from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays from May
2 - October 17, 2026
d. RESOLUTION NO. 26-083 approving usage of waiver of electrical fees
and waiver of fee for blanket Vending License for the event from 5:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays from May 2 - October 17, 2026
e. RESOLUTION NO. 26-084 approving request to waive fees for parking
meters on the 200, 300, and 400 blocks of Main Street
10. Requests from Ames Main Street for 515 Day on May 15, 2026:
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Motion approving Blanket Vending License
c. Motion approving street closures of 5th Street from Burnett Avenue
through Douglas Avenue, Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street,
and Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street
d. Motion approving new 5-Day (May 14-18, 2026) Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service for Thirsty Pigs (515 Day Ames),
215 5th Street
e. RESOLUTION NO. 26-085 approving waiver of parking meter fees and
enforcement for portions of 5th Street, Kellogg Avenue, and Douglas
Avenue
f. RESOLUTION NO. 26-086 approving waiver of Vending License fee
g. RESOLUTION NO. 26-087 approving usage of electricity and waiver of
fees for electricity
h. RESOLUTION NO. 26-088 approving suspension of enforcement of
Municipal Code Section 17.16 related to minors on premises
11. RESOLUTION NO. 26-089 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 (Prairie View 161 kV Substation
and Prairie View 161 kV Line Expansion)
12. RESOLUTION NO. 26-090 approving second amendment to the Land Purchase
Option with Keystone Equity Group for Surplus Land at Harrison and Welbeck
to Extend Final Plat Deadline
13. RESOLUTION NO. 26-091 approving third amendment to Restrictive Covenants
Designating Affordable and Market Rate Housing Lots for Baker Subdivision
14. RESOLUTION NO. 26-092 approving the third Supplemental Agreement for
Public Improvements for Kingsbury's Fifth Addition Lots 1 through 4
15. RESOLUTION NO. 26-093 approving an Application for Property Tax
Abatement and a Minimum Assessment Agreement for Tax Abatement at 329
Southeast 5th Street (Furniture Mart)
16. RESOLUTION NO. 26-094 awarding contract with SVPA Architects, of West
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Des Moines, IA, for the Technical Services Complex Renovation Project in the
amount of $157,500
17. RESOLUTION NO. 26-095 awarding contract to Play-Pro Recreation, of Clive,
IA, for playground equipment and installation for Parkview Park, 1730
Buchanan Court, in the amount of $64,000
18. RESOLUTION NO. 26-096 approving Change Order No. 8 with Woodruff
Construction, of Ames, IA, for the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient
Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project in the amount of $3,841.91
19. RESOLUTION NO. 26-097 accepting FY 2022/23 Story County Edge of Field
Project as completed by Hands On Excavating, LLC of Radcliffe, IA, the amount
of $217,527.17
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.
Brooke Elliston, Ames resident representing the South Russell and Lincoln Way
neighborhood, shared pedestrian safety concerns regarding the intersection following a
recent accident. She presented traffic study information and submitted a report of the
data, as well as a neighborhood petition for safety improvements, to the City Council.
James Chidister, 111 North Russell, shared that he was first on the scene of the recent
accident involving a pedestrian on Lincoln Way. He urged the City Council for action,
recommending enhanced street lighting, marked and signed pedestrian crossings, a
lowered speed limit, and broader sidewalks with a more considerable buffer from traffic.
Caleb Whitehouse, Transportation Planner for the Iowa Department of Transportation
(DOT) and resident at 1003 Lincoln Way, also advocated for safety improvements at the
intersection of Lincoln Way and South Russell. He referenced a prior study that
recommended a road diet reducing Lincoln Way from four lanes to three, as well as
painted crosswalks and improved lighting.
Brooke Whitehouse, 1003 Lincoln Way, echoed the call for a road diet on Lincoln Way
between Grand and University Avenues to protect bicyclists and pedestrians.
Annabella Marquez, Ames resident, asked the City of Ames to formally register opposition
to House File 2541. She referenced the recent discussion regarding gender identity
protections, urging the City Council to affirm the importance of local control and officially
register its opposition.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 2026
WORK PLAN: Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann, alongside Planner Parker
Walsh and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Members Mellissa Goodwin and Kate
Gregory, presented the HPC 2025 Accomplishments and 2026 Work Plan, as described
in the 2025 Certified Local Government (CLG) Report.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to make corrections to the dates in
the annual CLG Report and revisions to the work plan language to be more concrete —
specifically, to "provide information" rather than "offer" and to "bring in a speaker" rather
than "consider speaker opportunities.”
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-098 approving
Historic Preservation Commission 2025 Accomplishments and 2026 Work Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 31 OF THE AMES MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Director Diekmann, alongside Planner
Walsh and HPC Members Goodwin and Gregory, presented two text amendment
proposals for Municipal Code Chapter 31 developed by an HPC subcommittee: adding
language explicitly permitting double-pane windows within the historic district, and adding
language governing the removal and infill of window openings.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Hail a when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to approve Option 2: Direct staff to prepare a Text
Amendment to add code language regarding the removal and infill of windows .
Vote on Motion: 1-5, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, and Rollins dissenting.
Motion Failed.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Option 3: Direct staff to
prepare a Text Amendment to allow double pane windows and address removal and infill
of windows.
Vote on Motion: 4-2, Betcher and Rollins dissenting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to delay decisions regarding public outreach until
after the workplan discussion in the April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City
Council.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM: Sustainability Coordinator Nolan
Sagan, alongside Public Works Director Justin Clausen and Assistant City Manager Brian
Phillips, presented the details of the proposed residential curbside recycling program .
Mayor Haila opened Public Input.
Thor Nelson, Executive Vice President of Aspen Waste Systems, expressed the company’s
investment in the community and enthusiasm for the partnership with the City.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to accept staff report on program outline and fees
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and direct staff to place the collection contract on the agenda for the March 10, 2026,
Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council for consideration of final approval.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH STORY COUNTY FOR PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING AND TSIP GRANT APPLICATION (G.W. CARVER AVENUE AND
CAMERON SCHOOL ROAD INTERSECTION): Public Works Traffic Engineering
Manager Damion Pregitzer, alongside Director Clausen, presented the proposed
Memorandum of Understanding as the next step in the development of a potential
roundabout at the intersection of George Washington Carver Avenue and Cameron
School Road.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-099
approving Memorandum of Understanding with Story County for Preliminary Engineering
and TSIP Grant Application (G.W. Carver Avenue and Cameron School Road
Intersection).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to allocate $50,000 from
unobligated American Rescue Plan Act Funds to support the City’s share of the
preliminary engineering and grant application work.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion carried unanimously.
ANNUAL TAX ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION: Director Diekmann reported on the
applications received under the City's adopted tax abatement programs, of which 52 were
complete and in compliance, while one was found to be ineligible because the home was
not owner-occupied.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to approve Alternative 1, adopting:
• RESOLUTION NO. 26-100 certifying property tax abatement applications.
• RESOLUTION NO. 26-101 authorizing staff to submit property tax abatement
applications to the City Assessor for determination of abated value.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
URBAN RENEWAL AREAS AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PROJECTS: Director
Diekmann explained that, following the City Council's December 2025 initiative to plan for
incentive packages, five projects were likely to require some form of Urban Renewal Area
designation and Tax Increment Financing. Rather than returning to the City Council for
permission to initiate each project individually, staff sought a single authorization to
proceed with all five projects in the order they became ready.
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Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to approve Alternative 1: Direct staff to proceed
with preparing Urban Renewal Areas, Plans, and TIF Ordinances consistent with the
project list and descriptions outlined above.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SALE OF SINGLE-FAMILY MARKET-
RATE LOTS LOCATED IN THE BAKER SUBDIVISION: Housing Coordinator Vanessa
Baker-Latimer, alongside Director Diekmann, presented the RFP for the sale of six of the
12 market-rate lots on the north side of the Baker Subdivision.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Hail a when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-102
approving a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of single -family market-rate lots
located in the Baker Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
WAIVER REQUEST FOR A RURAL TWO-LOT MINOR SUBDIVISION OF LESS THAN
35 ACRES WITHIN TWO MILES OF AMES AT 50184 180TH STREET: Director
Diekmann reviewed a request from a property owner to divide a roughly 7.5 -acre parcel
into two lots on the outer fringe of the City's jurisdiction, presenting the option for the City
Council to indicate support for the applicant to proceed with platting, with a formal waiver
resolution to come back to the City Council once the plat application was submitted.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Option 1: Approve Waiver of City
Review.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT ON 2026 NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS INITIATIVE:
Engagement Coordinator Casandra Eames, alongside Assistant City Manager Pa Vang
Goldbeck, presented the proposed Neighborhood Connections Initiative designed to
support the City Council's January goal-setting emphasis on strong communication and
meaningful public engagement.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Christina, resident of the Oak-Riverside neighborhood, came forward and asked how one
would go about forming a formal neighborhood association. Mayor Haila directed her to
speak with Engagement Coordinator Eames for assistance following the meeting.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
HEARING ON 2022/23 BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROGRAM (S. 4TH PEDESTRIAN
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BRIDGE OVER IOWAY CREEK): Director Clausen was present to answer any questions
regarding the series of hearings on Public Works projects.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-103
approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Boulder
Contracting, LLC, of Grundy Center, IA, in the amount of $1,577,234.95.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2023/24 STORMWATER EROSION CONTROL PROGRAM (INIS
GROVE): The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came
forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-104
approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Nagel
Construction, of Allerton, IA, in the amount of $346,267.50.
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 COLLECTOR STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
(BLOOMINGTON ROAD) PROJECT: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing
when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-105 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt's, Inc., of Ames, IA,
in the amount of $896,852.24.
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 CONCRETE STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM NO. 1 (CLARK AVE): The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor
Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junk, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-106
approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Con -Struct, Inc., of
Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,114,875.50.
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 CONCRETE STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM NO. 2 (SUNSET DR): Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing
when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-107
approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Con -Struct, Inc., of
Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,295,903.20.
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 CONCRETE STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM NO. 3 (CAMPUS AVE): The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor
Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-108 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA,
in the amount of $838,938.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION (E. LINCOLN WAY AND
NIKKOL TRUNK LINE) PROJECT: Director Clausen noted that staff was requesting
award of this contract be delayed to follow the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan procedure.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to accept report of bids and direct staff to
delay award of bid to follow SRF procedure.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON SANITARY SEWER AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION (BASIN 11)
PROJECT: Director Clausen again noted the SRF delay requirement.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to
speak.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to accept report of bids and direct staff to delay
award of bid to follow SRF procedure.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 28 FOR
WATER METER SETTING REQUIREMENTS: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public
Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance
revising Municipal Code Chapter 28 for Water Meter setting requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RENAMING CENTER AVENUE TO
CHANTLAND AVENUE: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to pass on
second reading an ordinance renaming Center Avenue to Chantland Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4587 REZONING
PROPERTY WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HARRISON ROAD AND WELBECK
DRIVE FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
LOW DENSITY (FS-RL) WITH A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: Moved by Betcher,
seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4587
rezoning property west of the Intersection of Harrison Road and Welbeck Drive from
Residential Low Density (RL) to Suburban Residential Low Density (FS -RL) with a
Planned Unit Development.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4588 MODIFYING
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10, GARBAGE AND REFUSE: Moved by Betcher,
seconded by Corrieri, to postpone third reading and adoption to the March 10, 2026,
Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted there were ten
items for consideration. The first item was from Mimi Wagner regarding a request related
to Handicap Parking Regulations.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to refer to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A request from Ironwood Homeowners Association for the City of Ames to apply for Iowa
DOT Highway Planting Grant from Valerie Bohlen was the second item.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to refer to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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The third item was a request regarding safety concerns at the intersection of Lincoln Way
and South Russell Avenue from Brooke and Dave Elliston.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to refer to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth items were memos from Manager Pregitzer
written in response to the following traffic concerns: Mortensen Road Corridor concerns
from Bonnie Alley, Oakland Street parking and speed concerns from Brad Trinkle, Ross
Road parking regulation concerns from Brent Dunn, and Lincoln Way and South Dakota
Avenue intersection concerns and College Creek Trail Crossing at Thackeray Avenue
suggestions, both from Grant Olson.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to forward each memo to the appropriate
requester.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Gartin requested reconsideration of the fifth item regarding Oakland
Street parking and speed concerns from Brad Trinkle , noting necessary consideration of
access and safety issues.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to reconsider the fifth item.
Vote on Motion: 5-1, Betcher dissenting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to place the item on a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-1, Betcher dissenting. Motion declared carried.
The ninth item was a memo from Director Diekmann and Building Official Sara Van
Meeteren in response to a complaint regarding game day parking and trash at 1325 South
4th Street from Dan Batha.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to communicate to the
requester the next steps outlined in the memo regarding notification issued to the property
owner of their non-compliance.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Information from Ames Climate Action Team regarding reducing Ames’ dependence on
waste incineration was the final item.
Moved by Betcher to provide the information to staff. Motion died due to lack of a second.
Staff acknowledged that the information had been received.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: The Mayor and City Council Members 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.
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Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to place a discussion regarding the City
Council sending a formal letter regarding its opposition to House File 2541 to legislators
on a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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 Junck, to go into Closed Session at 8:17 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 8:37 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Junck, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adjourn the meeting
at 8:37 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