HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Amended Agenda1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of February 16-28, 2026
3.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on February
24, 2026, and Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council on February 27, 2026
4.Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
5.Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Wal-Mart Store
#749, 3105 Grand Avenue
6.Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Wal-Mart
Supercenter #4256, 534 South Duff Avenue
*.ADDITIONAL ITEM: Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service - Buffalo Wild Wings, 400 South Duff Avenue
7.Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License - AJ's Bar & Grill, 2514
Chamberlain Street, Pending Favorable Inspection
8.Motion approving new 5-Day (April 18-22, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License -
Christiani's Events, 2900 Hoover Drive
9.Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:
a. Kwik Spirits #530, 204 S Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
b. Wal-Mart Store #749, 3105 Grand Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
c. BN'C Fieldhouse, 206 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service
10.Fees for Parking Meters for Ames Main Street Farmers' Market on Saturdays from May 2
- October 17, 2026:
a. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 26-084
b. Motion denying request to waive fees for parking meters on the 200, 300, and 400
blocks of Main Street
11.Resolution authorizing the FY 2026/27 expenditure of $5,000 ($4,000 from Council
Contingency and $1,000 from AHRC budget) to support the 2026 Building Community
Breakfast
12.Resolution approving appointments to various Boards and Commissions
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
*AMENDED*
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MARCH 10, 2026
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments
from the public during discussion. The Standards of Decorum, posted at the
door and available on the City website, define respectful conduct for public
participation. If you wish to speak, please fill out the form on the tablet outside
the door to the Council Chambers or scan the QR Code to the right to fill out
the same form on a personal device. When your name is called, please step to
the microphone, state your name for the record, and keep your comments brief so that others
may have the opportunity to speak.
CALL TO ORDER : 6:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA : All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to
the time the Council members vote on the motion.
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13.Resolution affirming retroactive Council authorization of Council Member Gartin's votes
on behalf of the City Council at the March 5, 2026, meeting of the Story County
Emergency Management Commission
14.Resolution approving 2026 City of Ames Electric Reliability Plan
15.Resolution approving request from Heartland of Story County to sublease office space to
Iowa State University of Science and Technology at the city-owned property located at
205 S. Walnut Avenue
16.Resolution approving 2025 Annual Fees - Appendix Q Water and Pollution Control Fees
& Charges to include Sample Collection Fees
17.Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with Pioneer Industrial Corp, of Kansas City,
MO, for the Valve Maintenance and Related Services and Supplies Contract for the
Power Plant in the amount of $55,000
18.Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with Terracon, of Ames, IA, for Special Testing
associated with the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications
Phase 1 Project in the amount of $35,205
19.Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 with Primoris Electric, Inc., of Inver Grove
Heights, MN, for the Relocation of 161kV Transmission Line Project from Ames Plant to
NE Ankeny in the amount of $89,125.80 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax)
20.Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project:
a. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 26-096
b. Resolution 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 $3,843.61
21.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the Freel Drive Paving
program, setting April 8, 2026, as the bid due date and April 14, 2026, as the date of
Public Hearing
22.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2022/23 Bridge Rehabilitation Program
(S. 4th Pedestrian Bridge over Ioway Creek) with Boulder Contracting, LLC of Grundy
Center, IA, in the amount of $1,577,234.95, contingent upon receipt
23.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2023/24 Stormwater Erosion Control
Program (Inis Grove) with Nagel Construction, of Allerton, IA, in the amount of
$346,267.50
24.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Collector Street Pavement
Improvements (Bloomington Road) with Manatt's, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of
$896,852.24
25.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Concrete Street Pavement
Improvements Program No. 1 (Clark Ave) with Con-Struct Inc., of Ames, IA, in the
amount of $1,114,875.50
26.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Concrete Street Pavement
Improvements Program No. 2 (Sunset Dr) with Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the
amount of $1,295,903.20
27.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Concrete Street Pavement
Improvements Program No. 3 (Campus Ave) with Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the
amount of $838,938
28.Resolution setting March 24, 2026, as the date for Public Hearing on proposals to enter
into a General Obligation Loan Agreements and to borrow money thereunder
29.Resolution setting March 24, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing to enter into a State
Revolving Fund Clean Water Loan agreement in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000
30.Resolution setting March 24, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing to enter into a State
Revolving Fund Clean Water Loan agreement in an amount not to exceed $5,700,000
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31.Resolution approving release in full of the financial security on file for Domani 1st
Addition, Stormwater Maintenance
32.Discussion on City Attorney job description and hiring timeline
a. Motion accepting job description changes
b. Motion approving recruitment plan and hiring timeline
33.Discussion on letter to legislators regarding HF 2541
34.Residential Curbside Recycling Program:
a. Resolution approving five-year contract for residential curbside recycling collection
with Aspen Waste Systems, of Iowa, Inc., of Ames, IA
b. Resolution amending Appendix F of Municipal Code to incorporate fees related to
curbside recycling
35.Request from City of Maxwell to withdraw from Resource Recovery System 28E
Intergovernmental Agreement
a. Resolution approving amendment terminating the 28E Intergovernmental
Agreement as of June 30, 2026
36.Resolution approving Climate Action Grant Program updates with an allocation of up to
$150,000
37.Resolution declaring Jordison Construction, Inc., of Urbandale, IA, to be a non-
responsible contractor for the purpose of bidding on City projects
38.Discussion on additional questions for the 2026 Resident Satisfaction Survey
39.Resolution approving Change Order No. 8 with Brockway Mechanical and Roofing Co., of
Des Moines, IA, for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Bid Package 22-1 in the
amount of $44,749
40.Resolution approving the report of rapid needs purchase with RMS Energy, of Little Falls,
MN, for repairs to electric transformer in the amount of $221,680.46
41.Resolution approving FY 2026/27 Natural Gas Supply for Electric
42.Staff Report regarding Device Delivery Seller Permits
a. Motion directing staff
43.Proposed 2026/27 annual action plan projects for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Programs
PUBLIC FORUM: This is a time set aside for comments from the public on topics of City
business other than those listed on this agenda. Please understand that the Council will not
take any action on your comments at this meeting due to requirements of the Open Meetings
Law, but may do so at a future meeting.
HUMAN RESOURCES:
LEGAL:
PUBLIC WORKS:
ADMINISTRATION:
PARKS AND RECREATION:
ELECTRIC:
POLICE:
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
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a. Motion directing staff
44.Proposed amendment to the City's 2025/26 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Annual Action Plan to Modify Programs and Budget
a. Resolution setting date of Public Hearing
45.Hearing on Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus:
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Motion delaying contract awards until March 24, 2026, City Council meeting
46.Hearing on 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - South of Lincoln Way
Between South Kellogg Ave and South Sherman Ave):
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to
Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $116,833.30
47.Hearing on 2025/26 Downtown Street Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - North of
Lincoln Way Between Kellogg Ave and Sherman Ave):
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to
Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $127,917.05
48.Hearing on 2025/26 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements Program and Water
System Improvements Program (Ferndale Avenue and Furman Drive):
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Iowa
Water & Waste Systems of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,977,694.58
49.Hearing on Rezoning of Property located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue from Residential
Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport District (S-GA) with a Master Plan
a. First reading of ordinance
50.First reading of ordinance to amend the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa by
enacting a new Section 24.21 thereof, for the purpose of creating Tax Increment
Financing Districts within the Downtown Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area
51.First reading of ordinance revising Municipal Code Chapters 10, 17, 21, 22, 27 relating to
licenses and permits issued by the Office of the City Clerk
52.Second reading of ordinance revising Municipal Code Chapter 28 for Water Meter setting
requirements
53.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4589 renaming Center Avenue to
Chantland Avenue
54.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4588 modifying Municipal Code Chapter
10, Garbage and Refuse (continued from February 24, 2026)
55.Participation with agencies, boards and commissions:
a. Discover Ames (ACVB)
b. Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)
c. Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
d. Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES:
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL :
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
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56.Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa, to
discuss matters presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent
a. Resolution approving settlement agreement
COUNCIL COMMENTS :
CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Please note that this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time as
provided by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa.
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