HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - March 24, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of March 1-15, 2026
3.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on March 10,
2026
4.Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Walgreens
#12108, 2719 Grand Avenue
5.Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service - Tip Top Lounge, 201 E Lincoln Way for:
a. April 10 - April 13, 2026
b. July 17 - July 19, 2026
6.Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License -
Cyclone Experience Network, 1800 S 4th Street (Jack Trice Stadium) for April 10-18,
2026
7.Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - The Dot,
127 Dotson Drive
8.Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Mary
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MARCH 24, 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.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL**
** Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee
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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Jane's, 119 Main Street, Pending Dramshop Review
9.Motion approving new 5-Day (April 21-25, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License -
Apres Bar Co, 520 6th Street
10.Motion approving new 5-Day (April 21-25, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License -
Apres Bar Co, 1930 E 13th Street
11.Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:
a. Casey's #4472, 3406 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
b. Cinemark Movies 12, 1317 Buckeye Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
c. Cornbred BBQ, 526 Main Street Ste 106, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
d. Dangerous Curves, 111 5th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License
e. World Liquor & Tobacco + Vapors, 111 Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
12.Motion approving request for pyrotechnics display during the Luke Combs concert at Jack
Trice Stadium on April 11, 2026
13.Motion accepting the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Report
14.Requests from The Grand Drives, LLC for Campustown Showdown on April 25, 2026:
a. Resolution approving closure of Welch Avenue from approximately 100 feet south of
Chamberlain Street to Knapp Street, and Hunt Street from Chamberlain Place to
Welch Avenue, between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on April 25, 2026
15.Requests from Ames Regional Economic Alliance for Taste of Campustown on August
27, 2026:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License
16.Resolution approving exception to Section 22.32(c)(2)(v) to allow alcohol service in
Sidewalk Cafe at Della Viti, 323 Main Street, Suite 102
17.Resolution approving Department of Transportation Title VI Civil Rights Compliance
Assurances and Agreement
18.Resolution approving appointment to Ames Human Relations Commission
19.Resolution approving Commission on the Arts (COTA) Summer 2026 Special Project
Grant contracts
20.Resolution accepting Public Art Easement located at Ames Community Preschool Center,
920 Carroll Avenue
21.Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2026-2 to the Ames Municipal Code
22.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 13th and Grand Power
Line Relocation project, and setting April 29, 2026, as the bid due date, and May 12,
2026, as date of Public Hearing
23.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Right-of-Way
Restoration program, setting April 8, 2026, as the bid due date and April 14, 2026, as the
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date of Public Hearing
24.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement
Program (Alley - South of Lincoln Way Between South Kellogg Ave and South Sherman
Ave) with Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $116,833.30
25.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Downtown Street Pavement
Improvement Program (Alley - North of Lincoln Way Between Kellogg Ave and Sherman
Ave) with Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $127,917.05
26.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Seal Coat Street Pavement
Improvements Program and Water System Improvements Program (Ferndale Avenue
and Furman Drive) with Iowa Water & Waste Systems of Boone, IA, in the amount of
$1,977,694.58
27.Resolution approving the renewal of annual software licensing with RingCentral, Inc. of
Belmont, CA, for Year 2 VoIP phone services in an amount not to exceed $55,311
28.161kV Transmission Line Relocation:
a. Resolution waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding
a n d awarding contract to DGR Engineering, of Rock Rapids, IA, for Engineering
Services in the amount not-to-exceed $239,000
b. Approval of Reimbursement Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation
(IDOT) in conjunction with its widening project at the 290th Street bridge over I-35
29.Resolution waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and
approving a Professional Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc., of Des Moines, IA, for
the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (Phase 5) in an amount not to exceed
$389,070.50
30.Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $32,497.82 with Gillig LLC, of
Livermore, CA, for the purchase of two 40' heavy-duty buses for a total contract amount
of $1,289,493.82
31.Resolution approving Change Order No. 13 with Lansink Construction, Inc., of Johnston,
IA, for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Bid Package 06-1 in the amount of $10,732
32.Resolution awarding contract to Gillig LLC, of Livermore, CA, for six 40' heavy-duty buses
in the amount of $4,361,466
33.Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 with WHKS & Co., of Ames, IA, for the
Engineering Services Agreement for the 2024-26 Traffic System Capacity Improvement
Program (13th & Grand) and directing staff to reallocate the available funding from the
2023/24 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (Airport Road Improvements) to
the 2024-26 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (13th & Grand)
34.Resolution enacting Special P e n a l t y Parking Enforcement for Spring 2026 Stadium
Concerts on April 11, 2026, and July 17, 2026
35.Resolution setting April 14, 2026, as the date of public hearing to consider adoption of
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Fiscal Year 2025/26 Adjusted Budget and Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget
36.Harrison Pointe Subdivision
a. Resolution Approving Development Agreement
b. Resolution Approving Major Final Plat
c. Resolution Accepting Public Improvements Agreement
37.Staff Report on Tree Removal at 624 Duff Avenue
a. Motion directing staff
38.Resolution declaring Jordison Construction, Inc., of Urbandale, IA, to be a non-
responsible contractor for the purpose of bidding on City projects (tabled from March 10,
2026 meeting)
a. Motion accepting Jordison Construction, Inc., offer to withdraw bid for Resource
Recovery and Recycling Campus
39.Discussion on City Attorney job description and hiring timeline (tabled from March 10,
2026, meeting)
a. Motion accepting job description changes
b. Motion approving recruitment plan and hiring timeline
40.Staff Report on Ironwood Estates request for woodlot restoration of Iowa DOT Property
a. Motion directing staff
41.Resolution approving the expansion and/or establishment of Park Boundaries
42.Resolution approving staining or receiving a credit for the Precast Concrete Panels of the
Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
43.Request by Dover Development to waive the Subdivision Street Connection
Requirements in Chapter 23 of Municipal Code along GW Carver Avenue in the Bluffs
Subdivision
a. Resolution approving waiver of Subdivision Street Connection Requirements
44.Development Agreement Outline for Auburn Trail (Hyde Avenue)
a. Motion directing staff
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.
ADMINISTRATION:
HUMAN RESOURCES:
PARKS AND RECREATION:
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
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45.Award of contracts for Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus:
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 01-1 – General Construction Work to RH Grabau Construction, Inc., of
Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,601,000
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 03-1 – Concrete and Steel Work to Jensen Builders, Ltd., of Des Moines,
IA, in the amount of $4,675,500
c. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 09-1 – Gypsum Board Assembly Work to Heartland Finishes, Inc., of Des
Moines, IA, in the amount of $430,675
d. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 14-1 – Elevator/Lift Work to TK Elevator Corporation, of Urbandale, IA, in
the amount of $109,800
e. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 21-1 – Fire Suppression Systems Work to Tri-City Fire Protection, LLC, of
Davenport, IA, in the amount of $169,284
f. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 22-1 – Plumbing & HVAC Work to ACI Mechanical, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the
amount of $1,180,000
g. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 26-1 – Electrical, Communications, & Electronic Safety and Security Work
to Enterprise Electric, Inc., of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,329,000
h. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 31-1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the
amount of $575,000
i. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 32-1 – Paving & Sidewalk Work to Lakeside Contractors, LLC, of Ames,
Iowa, in the amount of $1,028,129
j. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 33-1 – Site Utility Work to On Track Construction LLC, of Nevada, IA, in
the amount of $723,370
k. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid
package 40-1 – Millwright/Process Integration Work to RRT Design & Construction,
of Melville, NY, in the amount of $7,798,009
l. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to RH Grabau Construction, Inc., of
Boone, IA, for bid package 01-1 – General Construction Work, a deduct in the
amount of $126,538, for a revised contract value of $1,474,462
PUBLIC WORKS:
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m. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Jensen Builders, Ltd., of Des Moines,
IA, for bid package 03-1 – Concrete and Steel Work, a deduct in the amount of
$257,865, for a revised contract value of $4,417,635
n. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Enterprise Electric, Inc., of Boone, IA,
for bid package 26-1 – Electrical, Communications, & Electronic Safety and Security
Work, a deduct in the amount of $50,970, for a revised contract value of
$1,278,030
o. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, for bid
package 31-1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork, an increase in the amount of $87,717,
for a revised contract value of $662,717
p. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to RRT Design & Construction, of
Melville, NY, for bid package 40-1 – Millwright/Process Integration Work, a deduct
in the amount of $1,134,320, for a revised contract value of $6,663,689
46.Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment Creating a New Zoning Overlay District (West
University Pedestrian Enhancement District) Related to Density, Parking, and Design
Requirements to be Applied between Sheldon and Hyland, and Lincoln Way and Oakland
a. First reading of ordinance
47.Hearing on Rezoning and Master Plan Amendment for 4605 and 4510 Hyde and
Adjacent Properties to the North (Auburn Trail Development)
a. First reading of ordinance
48.Hearing and Notice of Intent to Issue $17,375,000 Essential Corporate Purpose General
Obligations Bonds, and Associated Tax Levy for Debt Purposes
a. Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into an Essential Purpose
Loan Agreement, combining Loan Agreements, and providing for the levy of taxed
to pay General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A
49.Hearing on Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation (Basin 11) Project:
a. Resolution taking additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and this issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds (SRF Loan) not-to-exceed
$2,100,000
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to
Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of Hudson, IA, in the amount of $1,616,102.90
50.Hearing on Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (E. Lincoln Way and Nikkol Trunk Line) Project:
a. Resolution taking additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and this issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds (SRF Loan) not-to-exceed
$5,700,000
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to
HEARINGS:
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Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of Hudson, IA, in the amount of $4,462,230.40
51.Second reading of ordinance rezoning of property located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue
from Residential Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport District (S-GA) with a Master
Plan
52.Second 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 District within the Downtown Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area
53.Second 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
54.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4890 revising Municipal Code Chapter
28 for Water Meter setting requirements
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
ORDINANCES:
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL :
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
COUNCIL COMMENTS :
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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