HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Motion approving Summary Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on March 24, Summary Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on March 24, and Minutes of the Special Meeting on March 27, 2026To:Mayor & City Council
From:City Clerk's Office
Date:April 14, 2026
Subject:Approval of Minutes
Item No. 7
MEMO
Attached for the City Council's review are the minutes from the Special City
Council Meeting on March 24, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting on March 24,
2026, and Special City Council Meeting on March 27, 2026.
ATTACHMENT(S):
C26-0324 Property Tax Summary.pdf
C26-0324 Summary.pdf
C26-0327.pdf
Administration 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
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Ames, IA 50010
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MARCH 24, 2026
The Special Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 5:15 p.m. on the 24th 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, Amber Corrieri, and Tim Gartin. Ex officio Emily Boland was
also present. Council Members Rachel Junck and Anita Rollins joined the meeting
electronically.
HEARING ON PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,
2026 - JUNE 30, 2027: Finance Director Corey Goodenow, alongside Budget Manager
Nancy Masteller, presented the proposed Property Tax Leavy for FY 2026/27. He
reviewed a sample property tax statement before engaging with questions from the City
Council.
Mayor Haila declared the Public Hearing to be open for the Proposed Property Tax Levy
for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. When no one came forward to speak, h e
declared the Public Hearing to be closed.
Director Goodenow highlighted that the public would have another opportunity to
provide input on the overall FY 2026/27 budget at the Regular City Council Meeting on
April 14, 2026, prior to its approval.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adjourn the
meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
_______________________________ _______________________________
Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MARCH 24, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 6:29 p.m. on the 24th 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, Amber Corrieri, and Tim Gartin. Ex officio Emily Boland was
also present. Council Members Rachel Junck and Anita Rollins joined the meeting
electronically.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Haila noted that staff requested to pull Item No. 8 as the
applicant was not ready to proceed. He also requested to pull Item No. 36 for
discussion.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to approve the consent agenda less Item No.
8 and Item No. 36.
1. 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 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
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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 NO. 26-147 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 Main Street for Taste of Campustown on August 27, 2026:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-148 approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending
License
16. RESOLUTION NO. 26-149 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 NO. 26-150 approving Department of Transportation Title VI Civil
Rights Compliance Assurances and Agreement
18. RESOLUTION NO. 26-151 approving appointment to Ames Human Relations
Commission
19. RESOLUTION NO. 26-152 approving Commission on the Arts (COTA) Summer
2026 Special Project Grant contracts
20. RESOLUTION NO. 26-153 accepting Public Art Easement located at Ames
Community Preschool Center, 920 Carroll Avenue
21. RESOLUTION NO. 26-154 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2026 -2 to
the Ames Municipal Code
22. RESOLUTION NO. 26-155 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 NO. 26-156 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 date of Public Hearing
24. RESOLUTION NO. 26-157 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 NO. 26-158 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 NO. 26-159 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 NO. 26-160 approving the renewal of annual software licensing
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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 NO. 26-161 waiving the City's Purchasing Policy
requirement for competitive bidding and awarding contract to DGR
Engineering, of Rock Rapids, IA, for Engineering Services in the amount
not-to-exceed $239,000
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-162 approving Reimbursement Agreement with
Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in conjunction with its widening
project at the 290th Street bridge over I-35
29. RESOLUTION NO. 26-163 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 NO. 26-164 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 NO. 26-165 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 NO. 26-166 awarding contract to Gillig LLC, of Livermore, CA, for
six 40' heavy-duty buses in the amount of $4,361,466
33. RESOLUTION NO. 26-167 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 NO. 26-168 enacting Special Penalty Parking Enforcement for
Spring 2026 Stadium Concerts on April 11, 2026, and July 17, 2026
35. RESOLUTION NO. 26-169 setting April 14, 2026, as the date of public hearing to
consider adoption of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Adjusted Budget and Fiscal Year
2026/27 Budget
36. Harrison Pointe Subdivision
a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-170 approving Development Agreement
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-171 approving Major Final Plat
c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-172 accepting Public Improvements Agreement
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HARRISON POINTE SUBDIVISION: City Attorney Mark Lambert and Director of
Planning and Housing Kelly Diekmann discussed the intent of creating a development
of workforce housing as an economic development tool for the community on the
surplus land at the intersection of Harrison Road and Welbeck Drive.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt the resolutions related to
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Harrison Point Subdivision as follows:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-170 approving Development Agreement
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-171 approving Major Final Plat
c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-172 accepting Public Improvements Agreement
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Jeri Neal, Ames Climate Action Team, spoke in support of solar investments,
emphasizing the role of solar energy in meeting climate goals and its status as the
lowest cost energy technology.
Nate Kuhn, Ames Regional Economic Alliance Young Professionals (AREA YP), spoke
in support of The Linc and Ames Event Center, describing the development as a
transformative opportunity to enhance quality of life and promote businesses in the
community.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
STAFF REPORT ON TREE REMOVAL AT 624 DUFF AVENUE: Council Member
Rollins noted that the residents at 624 Duff Avenue requested that the aforementioned
item be tabled.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to table the item to a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to request the Legal Department review
the options for securing the financial obligation should an agreement be reached.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DECLARING JORDISON CONSTRUCTION, INC., OF URBANDALE, IA, NON-
RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF BIDDING ON CITY
PROJECTS: City Attorney Lambert recommended accepting the offer from Jordison
Construction, Inc., to withdraw its bid submitted for the Resource Recovery and
Recycling Campus (R3C), noting that the City Council could address responsible bidder
status on a case-by-case basis for future bids.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to accept the offer from Jordison
Construction, Inc., to withdraw bid for Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus
(R3C), address its status as a responsible bidder on a case-by-case basis for future
bids, and return to it its bid security.
Roll call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT ON IRONWOOD ESTATES REQUEST FOR WOODLOT
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RESTORATION OF IDOT PROPERTY: Director of Parks and Recreation Keith
Abraham and Director of Electric Services Donald Kom presented background on tree
removal that occurred during transmission line reconstruction in the Iowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) right-of-way and reviewed options for next steps.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Sharry Johnson, Valerie Bohlen, Jerry Goldsmith, and Marilyn Devick spoke in support
of restoring the woodlot through a grant opportunity offered by the IDOT and replanting
trees for screening and as a noise buffer.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Option #4: Plant Junipers.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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: Director Diekmann explained
the request from Dover Development for an additional driveway access onto GW Carver
Avenue in the Bluffs Subdivision that required waiving subdivision code restrictions.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Patrick Anthon, Dover Development, expressed the importance of the additional GW
Carver access point for resident safety and emergency response.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-175
approving waiver of Subdivision Street Connection Requirements for arterial street
access standards in Section 23.403(9)(b) to allow Dover Development an access on
GW Carver Avenue from their property with final design of the connection being
approved prior to Final Plat approval, conditioned developer paying for all roadway
improvements necessitated by a traffic study and on-site stop control.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OUTLINE FOR AUBURN TRAIL (HYDE AVENUE):
Director Diekmann presented the development agreement outline consistent with
previous City Council discussions from December.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker Companies, shared appreciation for staff in putting
together the outline and emphasized eagerness to start development.
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The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Alternative #1: Direct staff to
prepare amendments to the existing development agreements for City Council approval
prior to the first final plat of Auburn Trail in order to designate developer and City
commitments for incentives as described in the Council Action Form.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING
CAMPUS: Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips, Public Works Director Justin Clausen,
and Resource Recovery Superintendent Mark Peebler reviewed the recommended
award of contracts and associated change orders for value engineering.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt the resolutions for the award of
contracts for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus as follows:
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for
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bid package 33-1 – Site Utility Work to On Track Construction LLC, of Nevada,
IA, in the amount of $723,370
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
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: Director Diekmann presented the proposed overlay district for the area
west of campus, which would allow increased density measured by bedrooms rather
than units while reducing parking requirements below normal City standards due to the
walkable near campus location.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing.
Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker Companies, expressed support for the proposed overlay.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance
creating a new West University Pedestrian Enhancement District (O-WUPED).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON REZONING AND MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 4605 AND 4510
HYDE AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO THE NORTH (AUBURN TRAIL
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DEVELOPMENT): Director Diekmann explained that while the zoning designation
remained the same, the master plan amendment allowed more efficient lot configuration
by eliminating mandatory green space set-asides under the updated conservation
subdivision ordinance.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an ordinance regarding
the rezoning of 4605 and 4510 Hyde Avenue and Outlots A and B in the Cochrane
Farms Subdivision to Floating Suburban Residential Low -Density “FS-RL" with Master
Plan, subject to the condition that a Rezoning Agreement for the Master Plan is
reviewed and approved by City Council no later than the third reading of the rezoning
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Haila recessed the meeting at 8:34 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
HEARING AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE $17,375,000 ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS BONDS, AND ASSOCIATED
TAX LEVY FOR DEBT PURPOSES: Finance Director Corey Goodenow reviewed the
bond issuance included in the FY 2026/27 budget for street and airport improvements,
required to utilize the debt service levy.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-192 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.
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 AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION (BASIN 11)
PROJECT: The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one
came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-193 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.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-194 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of
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Hudson, IA, in the amount of $1,616,102.90.
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: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing
when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-195 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.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-196 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of
Hudson, IA, in the amount of $4,462,230.40.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
DISCUSSION ON CITY ATTORNEY JOB DESCRIPTION AND HIRING TIMELINE:
Human Resources Director Bethany Ballou presented the job description and
recruitment plan.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to remove the requirement for admission to
federal courts and amend the preferred experience to reference real estate law or
construction contracts in the job description.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to amend the participants in the March
advertising activities to remove the Mayor and replace his participation with the City
Manager and Human Resources Director.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to amend the participants in the
applicant review panel to include feedback through a scoring matrix from all City Council
Members and the Mayor gathered through application review with the Human
Resources Director in groups of two.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to approve the phone interview process
as presented.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher to remove the participation of the Mayor in the Dinner scheduled for
the Day 1 On-Site Interview.
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Motion died due to lack of second.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to remove the participation of the Iowa
State University City Council Representative in the Dinner scheduled for the Day 1 On -
Site Interview.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to amend the City Council Member
participation in the in the Dinner scheduled for the Day 1 On -Site Interview to include, if
possible, two different City Council Members than those that participated on the Phone
Interview panel.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct the Human Resources Director
to invite the Iowa State University Legal Department, Story County Attorney’s Office,
Story County Bar Association, and Iowa State University Student Government
representatives to the Public Presentation on Day 1 of the On -Site Interview.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to have the remaining two City Council
Members that did not participate in the Phone Interview or in the Dinner scheduled for
the Day 1 On-Site Interview, if possible, participate in the Closing Discussion scheduled
for the Day 2 On-Site Interview.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to remove the writing exercise from the
schedule for the Day 2 On-Site Interview.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
EXPANSION AND/OR ESTABLISHMENT OF PARK BOUNDARIES: Director
Abraham presented boundary expansions for several existing parks and establishment
of new greenway designations. All properties were already maintained by the City, and
the formal designations would apply park rules and standards.
The Public Input was opened and closed when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-173
approving the expansion of park boundaries and establishment of greenways as
described in the Council Action Form.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS:
Director Abraham presented options for addressing the mottled appearance of precast
concrete panels at the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center.
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Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26 -174 approving
staining of the precast concrete panels with the Rushing River color at the Fitch Family
Indoor Aquatic Center at no cost to the City.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-174 approving
staining of the precast concrete panels with the Rushing River color at the Fitch Family
Indoor Aquatic Center at no cost to the City, contingent upon staff completing a test run
with a satisfactory result. Should the result be unsatisfactory to staff, the resolution shall
be considered null and staff shall report back to the City Council with next steps.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
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: Moved by
Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning
of property located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to
Government/Airport District (S-GA) with a Master Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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: Moved by
Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to pass on second 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 District within the Downtown
Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to pass on second
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: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4890 REVISING
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 28 FOR WATER METER SETTING REQUIREMENTS:
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty -Hansen, to pass on third reading an adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 4890 revising Municipal Code Chapter 28 for Water Meter setting
requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
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were six items for consideration. The first was a request for pedestrian safety
improvements for crossing Lincoln Way in the Oak-Riverside Neighborhood from Tam
Lorenz.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to ask staff to communicate to the
requestor that the issue had been referred to Public Works for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Statements of opposition to the creation of new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts
from Merlin Pfannkuch and Sue Ravenscroft regarding developer incentives and The
Linc, respectively, were the second and third items.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri to take no action on the aforementioned
items.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The fourth item was from Ludmila Scott with concerns about municipal water
fluoridation.
Moved by Beatty Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to take no action on the
aforementioned item.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to ask staff to forward the information
that had previously been provided to the City Council by Water Pollution and Control on
water fluoridation to the requestor.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A message expressing concerns regarding parking and safety for Food at First clients
from Patty Yoder, Food at First Executive Director, was the fifth item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to refer to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The final item was from City Attorney Lambert regarding SF 579 titled “An Act relating to
implementing the Iowa civil rights Act of 1965, local civil rights commissions, and local
civil rights agencies, and including effective date provisions.”
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to direct the City Attorney to draft an
ordinance.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: The Members of the City Council and Mayor
provided highlights from their attendance at various board and commission meetings.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and City Council Members reported on various
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events attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adjourn the meeting at
10:10 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. 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
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MARCH 27, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 12:03 p.m. on the 27th day of March, 2026, pursuant to law. As it was impractical for
the Council Members to attend in person, Council Members Bronwyn Beatty -Hansen,
Rachel Junck, Tim Gartin, and Anita Rollins joined the meeting electronically. Council
Members Gloria Betcher and Amber Corrieri were absent. Ex officio Emily Boland was
also absent.
CONSENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to approve the Consent
Agenda.
1. Contracts and bonds for Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-201 approving contract and bond for bid package 01 -
1 – General Construction Work with RH Grabau Construction, Inc., of Boone,
IA, in the amount of $1,601,000 (contingent upon receipt)
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-202 approving contract and bond for bid package 03-
1 – Concrete and Steel Work with Jensen Builders, Ltd., of Des Moines, IA,
in the amount of $4,675,500 (contingent upon receipt)
c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-203 approving contract and bond for bid package 09-
1 – Gypsum Board Assembly Work with Heartland Finishes, Inc., of Des
Moines, IA, in the amount of
$430,675 (contingent upon receipt)
d. RESOLUTION NO. 26-204 approving contract and bond for bid package 14-
1 – Elevator/Lift Work with TK Elevator Corporation, of Urbandale, IA, in the
amount of $109,800 (contingent upon receipt)
e. RESOLUTION NO. 26-205 approving contract and bond for bid package 21-
1 – Fire Suppression Systems Work with Tri-City Fire Protection, LLC, of
Davenport, IA, in the amount of
$169,284 (contingent upon receipt)
f. RESOLUTION NO. 26-206 approving contract and bond for bid package
22-1 – Plumbing & HVAC Work with ACI Mechanical, Inc., of Ames, IA, in
the amount of $1,180,000 (contingent upon receipt)
g. RESOLUTION NO. 26-207 approving contract and bond for bid package 26-
1 – Electrical, Communications, & Electronic Safety and Security Work with
Enterprise Electric, Inc., of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,329,000
(contingent upon receipt)
h. RESOLUTION NO. 26-208 approving contract and bond for bid package 31-
1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork with Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the
amount of $575,000 (contingent upon receipt)
i. RESOLUTION NO. 26-209 approving contract and bond for bid package 32-
1 – Paving & Sidewalk Work with Lakeside Contractors, LLC, of Ames, Iowa,
in the amount of $1,028,129 (contingent upon receipt)
j. RESOLUTION NO. 26-210 approving contract and bond for bid package 33-
1 – Site Utility Work with On Track Construction LLC, of Nevada, IA, in the
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amount of $723,370 (contingent upon receipt)
k. RESOLUTION NO. 26-211 approving contract and bond for bid package 40-
1 – Millwright/Process Integration Work with RRT Design & Construction, of
Melville, NY, in the amount of
$7,798,009 (contingent upon receipt)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 26-212 awarding contract to RevoPower of Missouri City, TX,
for the purchase of a Solar Power Generator Trailer in the amount of $63,091
Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn the meeting
at 12:05 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 4-0. 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
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