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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MARCH 10, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Anita Rollins at 6:00 p.m. on the 10th day of March, 2026, in the City Council Chambers
in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members
Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Tim Gartin, and Rachel Junck. Ex officio Emily
Boland was also present. Mayor John Haila and Council Member Amber Corrieri were
absent.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve the
consent agenda.
1. 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
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 NO. 26-111 rescinding Resolution No. 25-084
b. Motion denying request to waive fees for parking meters on the 200,
300, and 400 blocks of Main Street
11. RESOLUTION NO. 26-112 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 NO. 26-113 approving appointments to various Boards and
Commissions
13. RESOLUTION NO. 26-114 affirming retroactive Council authorization of
Council Member Gartin's votes on behalf of the City Council at the March 5,
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2026, meeting of the Story County Emergency Management Commission
14. RESOLUTION NO. 26-115 approving 2026 City of Ames Electric Reliability Plan
15. RESOLUTION NO. 26-116 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 NO. 26-117 approving 2025 Annual Fees - Appendix Q Water
and Pollution Control Fees & Charges to include Sample Collection Fees
17. RESOLUTION NO. 26-118 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 NO. 26-119 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 NO. 26-120 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 NO. 26-121 rescinding Resolution No. 25-096
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-122 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 NO. 26-123 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 NO. 26-124 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 NO. 26-125 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 NO. 26-126 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 NO. 26-127 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 NO. 26-128 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 NO. 26-129 approving contract and bond for the 2025/26
Concrete Street Pavement Improvements Program No. 3 (Campus Ave) with
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Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $838,938
28. RESOLUTION NO. 26-130 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 NO. 26-131 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 NO. 26-132 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
31. RESOLUTION NO. 26-133 approving release in full of the financial security on
file for Domani 1st Addition, Stormwater Maintenance
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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 and closed by Mayor Pro Tem Rollins
when no one came forward to speak.
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: Planning and Housing Director Kelly
Diekmann provided the staff report, explaining that the Ames Community School District
(ACSD) purchased this property with the intent to expand services for the district. The
current zoning was RL, and the district was seeking to rezone to S-GA.
The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Pro Tem Rollins.
Melissa Goodwin, Project Manager for the project, highlighted the vision of ACSD to
create a community centerpiece with multipurpose spaces for student services,
administration, and partnerships.
Scott Grimes, ACSD Superintendent, highlighted plans for preserving existing buildings
on the site to serve academic, staff development, and community use purposes.
The Public Hearing was closed by Mayor Pro Tem Rollins when no one else came
forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning
property located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue from Residential Low Density (R L) to
Government/Airport District (S-GA) with a Master Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON CITY ATTORNEY JOB DESCRIPTION AND HIRING TIMELINE:
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to table the discussion until the March
24, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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DISCUSSION ON LETTER TO LEGISLATORS REGARDING HF 2541: City Attorney
Mark Lambert reported that the proposed legislation was quickly passed and Senate
File 579 had already been signed by the Governor, prohibiting cities from defining
protected classes beyond state law. This development rendered sending a protest letter
moot.
RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM: Sustainability Coordinator Nolan
Sagan, alongside Public Works Director Justin Clausen, Assistant City Manager Brian
Phillips, and Resource Recovery Superintendent Mark Peebler, presented the residential
curbside recycling program after a two-week delay requested at the last meeting to
allow for additional public input and education.
Mayor Pro Tem Rollins opened the Public Input.
Andrew Jiles, Caitlin Leon, and Jeri Neal, spoke in favor of the program, with Jiles
discussing concerns with the adequacy of collection frequency.
Mayor Pro Tem Rollins closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to
speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-134
approving five-year contract for residential curbside recycling collection with Aspen
Waste Systems of Iowa, Inc., of Ames, IA.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-135
amending Appendix F of Municipal Code to incorporate fees related to curbside
recycling.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
REQUEST FROM CITY OF MAXWELL TO WITHDRAW FROM RESOURCE
RECOVERY SYSTEM 28E INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT: Assistant City
Manager Phillips, alongside Director Clausen and Superintendent Peebler, explained
that during the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (R3C) development
process, Maxwell requested release from the system to join the waste management
planning area for Marshall County.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Pro Tem Rollins when no one came
forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-136 approving
amendment terminating the 28E Intergovernmental Agreement as of June 30, 2026.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CLIMATE ACTION GRANT PROGRAM UPDATES
WITH AN ALLOCATION OF UP TO $150,000: Coordinator Sagan, alongside Assistant
City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck, presented the proposal to continue the Climate Action
Grants Program for another year after a successful first year in 2025. The program
offered two types of grants in its first year: community climate and youth mini grants. A
third category of grants for residential sustainability improvements was proposed for
2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Rollins opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-137 approving
Climate Action Grant Program updates with an allocation of up to $150,000.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
RESOLUTION DECLARING JORDISON CONSTRUCTION, INC., OF
URBANDALE, IA, TO BE A NON-RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR FOR THE
PURPOSE OF BIDDING ON CITY PROJECTS: Moved by Junck, seconded by
Betcher, to table the item until the March 24, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City
Council.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FOR THE 2026 RESIDENT
SATISFACTION SURVEY: Communications and Outreach Manager Susan Gwiasda
reviewed the biannual process of requesting City Council input on survey questions.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to strike the question, “How many of
your neighbors do you know?” from the 2026 Survey.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to add a question to the 2026 Survey
regarding the identification of possible discrimination as requested by the Ames Human
Relations Commission.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to remove the current questions under
Sustainability from the 2026 Survey.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to add a question to the 2026 Survey
asking what sustainability related improvements residents would consider making to
their home and, if none, why.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to add the dollar amount of allocated
funds to the question about ASSET Services in the 2026 Survey.
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Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to add the open-ended question, “What would
make you go Downtown more often?” to the 2026 Survey.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to add the open -ended question, “What
would make you go to Campustown more often?” to the 2026 Survey.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 FOR THE FITCH FAMILY
INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER BID PACKAGE 22-1: Parks and Recreation Director
Keith Abraham presented a change order request for Brockway Mechanical and
Roofing in the amount of $44,749.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-139
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.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT OF RAPID NEEDS PURCHASE FOR
REPAIRS TO ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER: Assistant Director of Electric Services
Curtis Spence reported on emergency repairs to a transformer at Dayton Avenue
substation.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-140 approving
the report of rapid needs purchase with RMS Energy, of Little Falls, MN, for repairs to
the Dayton Avenue Substation transformer in the amount of $221,680.46.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
RESOLUTION APPROVING FY 2026/27 NATURAL GAS SUPPLY FOR ELECTRIC:
Assistant Director Spence requested authorization for the Director of Electric Services
to commit to natural gas contract extensions within approved budget for the next fiscal
year.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to approve Alternative 3: adopting
RESOLUTION NO. 26-141 authorizing staff to approve extensions to the contract with
Macquarie Energy LLC, of Houston, TX, to amend the existing natural gas supply
contract over the coming fiscal year at prices to achieve a total cost of not more than
$13,300,000.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
STAFF REPORT REGARDING DEVICE DELIVERY SELLER PERMITS: Police Chief
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Geoff Huff reviewed the details of a new permit for tobacco device delivery made
available by the Iowa Department of Revenue in the last legislative session.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Option 3: Decline to take
action, allowing the State permitting to proceed without local involvement.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PROPOSED 2026/27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAMS: Housing
Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer presented the annual action plan required for HUD
applications.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to approve the proposed FY 2026-27 Annual
Action Plan Program Projects and proposed budgets in connection with the City’s
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Program , and direct staff to proceed
with hosting public forums for citizen input and feedback , and request an extension for
submitting the Action Plan as needed.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S 2025/26 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO MODIFY
PROGRAMS AND BUDGET: Coordinator Baker-Latimer requested a substantial
amendment to add South 3rd and South Maple infrastructure improvements to the
current year's program.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to approve Alternative No. 1:
• Direct staff to proceed with amending the 2025 -26 CDBG Annual Action Plan with
the proposed projects as outlined in Attachment 1.
• Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-142 setting date of Public Hearing for April 14, 2026.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON RESOURCE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING CAMPUS (R3C): Director
Clausen, alongside Assistant City Manager Phillips and Superintendent Peebler, reported
on the bids received on March 3, 2026, for the R3C project.
Mayor Pro Tem Rollins opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to accept report of bids and delay
contract awards until the March 24, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 2025/26 ALLEY PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (ALLEY -
SOUTH OF LINCOLN WAY BETWEEN SOUTH KELLOGG AVE AND SOUTH
SHERMAN AVE): Director Clausen was present to answer any questions regarding
the series of hearings on Public Works projects.
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The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Pro Tem Rollins when no one
came forward to speak.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-143
approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Brother's
Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $116,833.30.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2025/26 DOWNTOWN STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (ALLEY - NORTH OF LINCOLN WAY BETWEEN KELLOGG AVE AND
SHERMAN AVE): Mayor Pro Tem Rollins 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: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-144 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Brother's Concrete, of Des
Moines, IA, in the amount of $127,917.05.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON 2025/26 SEAL COAT STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM AND WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (FERNDALE
AVENUE AND FURMAN DRIVE): The Public Hearing was opened and closed by
Mayor Pro Tem Rollins when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to accept report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-145 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.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
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: Director
Diekmann presented an ordinance that would create two Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
districts within the previously established Downtown Reinvestment District Urban
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Renewal Area.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Pro Tem Rollins when no one came
forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an 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.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to pass on first reading
an ordinance revising Municipal Code Chapters 10, 17, 21, 22, 27, relating to licenses
and permits issued by the Office of the City Clerk.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 28
FOR WATER METER SETTING REQUIREMENTS: Moved by Betcher, seconded by
Gartin, to pass on second reading an ordinance revising Municipal Code Chapter 28 for
Water Meter setting requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4589 RENAMING CENTER
AVENUE TO CHANTLAND AVENUE: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Junck, to pass
on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4589 renaming Center Avenue to
Chantland Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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 Junck, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4588
modifying Municipal Code Chapter 10, Garbage and Refuse.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Pro Tem Rollins noted
there were six items for consideration. The first item was a concern regarding rezoning
at Northwestern Avenue and 13th Street from Mark McClure.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen to communicate thanks for the input and let the resident know
the next steps in the planning for that property.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to respond to the requester with the
information provided by staff during the meeting.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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A request to present a proposal on Lincoln Way pedestrian safety from Allyson Paige
and Vela Achahuanco was the second item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to refer the proposal to Public Works
staff.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The third item was a concern regarding trailer parking requirements from Josh Zeien.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to communicate to the requester that
the City Council was not interested in changing trailer parking policies at this time.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Input on curbside recycling from Ames residents was the fourth item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to take no action.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The fifth item was a memo from Building Official Sara Van Meeteren regarding rental
housing code requests from Sam Brant.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to take no further action and provide the memo
to the requester.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A request for revision to Ansley Subdivision Cedar Lane Agreement from Steve and
Anne Burgason was the final item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to refer the item to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: The Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Members
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Rollins noted a concern from a resident regarding charges for the
removal of a dangerous tree at 624 Duff Avenue.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to place the item on future agenda to
discuss possible assistance for the homeowner and to review notification procedures for
the process.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Pro Tem Rollins asked City Attorney Mark Lambert if there
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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 Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to go into Closed Session at 9:09 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 9:29 p.m.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-144 approving
settlement agreement.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30
p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. 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