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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 28, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 6:03 p.m. on the 28th day of April, 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.
PROCLAMATION FOR "ARBOR DAY," APRIL 24, 2026: Mayor Haila proclaimed April
24, 2026, as “Arbor Day.” City Forester Gabby Edwards, alongside Parks Maintenance
Worker Matt Rochford and Parks and Recreation Director Keith Abraham, accepted the
proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR "NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH," MAY 2026:
May 2026 was proclaimed “National Historic Preservation Month” by Mayor Haila. Historic
Preservation Commissioner Melissa Goodwin accepted the proclamation, alongside
Commissioners Dévon Lewis and James McCormick, and Planning and Housing Director
Kelly Diekmann.
PRESENTATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS: Mayor Haila shared that
the Ames Historic Preservation Commission annually recognizes preservation activities
within Ames to highlight, honor, and promote preservation efforts.
The first 2026 Keeping the Past Alive award was presented to Pastor Betsy Thompson,
representing Ames United Church of Christ, for the historic presentation of the building at
217 6th Street. The second was presented to Kathy Svec and Dorian Stripling, for historic
preservation of their single-family home at 603 Grand Avenue. The Crown Jewel of Ames
award was then presented to Mimi Wagner, for the restoration of her single-family home
at 723 9th Street.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Rollins requested to pull Item No. 23 and Item No.
27.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to approve the Consent Agenda less Item No. 23
and Item No. 27.
4. Motion approving payment of claims
5. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of April 1-15, 2026
6. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on
April 14, 2026, and Special City Council Meeting on April 21, 2026
7. Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License -
Sam's Club #6568, 305 Airport Road
8. Motion approving new 5-Day (April 30-May 4, 2026) Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License - Gateway Market, 531 Bissell Road Room 1320
9. Motion approving new 8-Month Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
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Service - La Casa Maya, 631 Lincoln Way
10. Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:
a. Bar la Tosca, 303 Welch Avenue Ste 101, Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
b. El Jefe Mexican Cuisine LLC, 524 Lincoln Way, Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Catering Privilege
c. Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co., 129 Main Street, Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License, Pending Dramshop Review
d. Hy-Vee Ames Fast and Fresh 1, 4018 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
e. Jeff's Pizza Shop, 2402 Lincoln Way, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
f. Mother's Pub, 2900 West Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
g. Walgreens #12108, 2719 Grand Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
11. Motion accepting the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Report
12. Requests for Ames on the Half Shell:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-242 approving waiver of enforcement of Municipal
Code Section 17.17 related to alcohol consumption in City parks with
respect only to Bandshell Park from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays May
29 - June 26
b. Motion approving 5-Day License - Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
with Outdoor Service - Ames on the Half Shell, Bandshell Park, for:
i. May 29 - June 02, 2026
ii. June 04 - June 08, 2026
iii. June 11 - June 15, 2026
iv. June 18 - June 22, 2026
v. June 25 - June 29, 2026
13. Requests from Ames Pride for Pridefest on October 10, 2026:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket
Vending License
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-243 approving closure of Douglas Avenue from
Main Street to 6th Street and 5th Street between Kellogg Avenue and the
alley east of Adams Family Funeral Home from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-244 approving waiver of parking meter fees and
enforcement
d. RESOLUTION NO. 26-245 approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending
License
14. RESOLUTION NO. 26-246 approving request from Good Neighbor Emergency
Assistance to close Clark Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets from 1:00 p.m. -
8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for its Annual Block Party Celebration
15. RESOLUTION NO. 26-247 approving request to modify the City's FY 2025/26
ASSET contract with ChildServe
16. RESOLUTION NO. 26-248 approving request to modify the City's FY 2025/26
ASSET contract with Heartland of Story County
17. RESOLUTION NO. 26-249 approving contract renewal with Earth Services &
Abatement for Asbestos Remediation and Related Services and Supply Contract
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at the Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June
30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
18. RESOLUTION NO. 26-250 approving contract renewal with Wulfekuhle Injection
& Pumping, of Peosta, IA, for Cell Maintenance Services for Electric Services
(RDF Ash), for the one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in
an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
19. RESOLUTION NO. 26-251 approving contract renewal with HTH Companies,
Inc., of Union, MO, for Specialized Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related
Cleaning Services for the Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2026,
through June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $140,000
20. RESOLUTION NO. 26-252 approving Professional Service Agreement with
Bolton & Menk, Inc., of Ames, IA, for Preliminary Design and Traffic Safety
Improvement Program Grant Application Preparation for G.W. Carver and
Cameron School Road Roundabout in an amount not to exceed $60,728
21. FY 2026/27 Airport Facility Improvements Program (Fuel Farm Replacement –
AvGas project):
a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-253 approving submission of the State of Iowa
Airport Improvement Program grant application
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-254 authorizing $133,333 in local matching funds
for the project, including the $100,000 in previously issued G.O. Bonds and
$33,333 from the Airport Improvements Fund, to fully fund the project and
maximize available grant funding
22. RESOLUTION NO. 26-255 approving amendment to 28E agreement with Iowa
Communications Network to add Furman Aquatics Center to the City's network
23. RESOLUTION NO. 26-256 expressing continuing City Council support for the
construction of the new thermal generation plant for Electric Services, and
authorizing staff to continue the plant development, given the new cost estimate
for the project
24. RESOLUTION NO. 26-257 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
69kV Transmission Line Reconstruction from Top O Hollow Substation to Ames
Plant Substation project, setting May 27, 2026, as the bid due date, and June 9,
2026, as the date of Public Hearing
25. RESOLUTION NO. 26-258 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2025/26 Water System Improvements Program (Barr Drive, Douglas Avenue –
16th Street to O'Neil Drive, and 17th Street - Douglas Avenue to dead end) project,
setting May 20, 2026, as the bid due date and May 26, 2026, as the date of Public
Hearing
26. RESOLUTION NO. 26-259 setting May 12, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing
on the proposition of entering into a Prairieview Industrial Substation Line Tap
Construction Agreement and a Transmission Facility Joint Ownership Agreement
with ITC Midwest, LLC and entering into a Transmission Interconnection
Agreement by and among ITC Midwest, LLC, the City of Ames and Midcontinent
Independent System Operator, Inc
27. RESOLUTION NO. 26-260 setting May 12, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing
on a Revocable Lease Option with Ames Greenfield Development, LLC to
develop, install, and operate solar facilities on approximately 165 acres located
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on portions of the following properties at the Ames Municipal Airport:
a. 405 Airport Road
b. 600 Airport Road
c. 623 Airport Road
d. 698 Airport Road
e. 816 Airport Road
f. 2540 Airport Drive
g. 3115 South Duff Avenue Rear
h. 3300 South Riverside Drive
i. 3800 South Riverside Drive
j. 3800 South Riverside Drive Rear
k. 4200 South Riverside Drive
l. 4200 South Riverside Drive Rear
m. 4600 South Riverside Drive
n. 4600 South Riverside Drive Rear
o. 4900 South Riverside Drive
p. 5000 South Riverside Drive
28. RESOLUTION NO. 26-261 approving Change Order No. 2 with Heritage
Petroleum of Evansville, IN, in the amount of $28,000 to increase the oil and
lubricants contract for CyRide to $77,300
29. RESOLUTION NO. 26-262 approving contract amendment with On Track
Construction, LLC, of Nevada, IA, for Emergency 30-Inch Raw Water Line Repair
in the amount of $93,018 for a total contract of $114,588
30. Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-263 approving Change Order No. 2 with RRT
Design & Construction of Melville, NY, for Bid Package 40-1 -
Millwright/Process Integration Work, a deduct in the amount of $120,550
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-264 approving Change Order No. 2 with Jensen
Builders, Ltd., of Des Moines, IA, for Bid Package 03-1 – Concrete and
Steel Work, in the amount of $82,916.03
c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-265 modifying Change Order No. 1 with Con-Struct,
Inc, of Ames, IA, for Bid Package 31-1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork, a
deduct in the amount of $30,000 for a revised Change Order No. 1 amount
of $57,717
d. RESOLUTION NO. 26-266 modifying Change Order No. 1 with RRT
Design & Construction of Melville, NY, for Bid Package 40-1 -
Millwright/Process Integration Work, a deduct in the amount of $56 for a
revised Change Order No. 1, a deduct in the amount of $1,134,376
31. RESOLUTION NO. 26-267 to waive enforcement of Section 19.9 of Municipal
Code on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (9:00 am - 8:00 pm) and Thursday,
September 17, 2026 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) at Ada Hayden Heritage Park to allow
the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park to provide golf cart tours to mobility
impaired individuals
32. RESOLUTION NO. 26-268 approving use of the single-source negotiation
provisions of the City's Purchasing Policy and awarding three -year contract to
Ziegler Power Systems, Ankeny, IA, for the Water Treatment Plant emergency
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generator service maintenance agreement in the amount of $50,508.81
33. RESOLUTION NO. 26-269 awarding contract to Stew Hansen Dodge of
Urbandale, Iowa, for the purchase of one RAM 5500 cab and chassis for Public
Works Street Maintenance in the amount of $64,512
34. RESOLUTION NO. 26-270 approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Right-of-
Way Restoration Program with Steven's Erosion Control of Des Moines, IA, in the
amount of $166,264.49
35. RESOLUTION NO. 26-271 approving contract and bond for the Freel Drive
Paving Program with Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,012,310
36. RESOLUTION NO. 26-272 accepting the 2023/24 Pavement Restoration - Slurry
Seal Program as completed by Fort Dodge Asphalt Company of Fort Dodge,
IA, in the amount of $179,147.62
37. RESOLUTION NO. 26-273 accepting the 2024/25 Pavement Restoration -
Slurry Seal Program as completed by Fort Dodge Asphalt Company of Fort
Dodge, IA, in the amount of $219,179.42
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW THERMAL GENERATION PLANT FOR ELECTRIC
SERVICES; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A REVOCABLE LEASE
OPTION WITH AMES GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT, LLC TO DEVELOP, INSTALL,
AND OPERATE SOLAR FACILITIES ON PROPERTIES AT THE AMES MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT: Council Member Rollins noted that Item No. 23 and Item No. 27 had been
discussed in depth at the workshop the previous week, with Item No. 23 relating to
continued support for the new thermal generation plant and Item No. 27 relating to setting
a Public Hearing date for a potential solar project at the Ames Municipal Airport . She
encouraged those interested in learning more to view the video recording of the
workshop.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to adopt:
23.RESOLUTION NO. 26-256 expressing continuing City Council support for the
construction of the new thermal generation plant for Electric Services, and
authorizing staff to continue the plant development, given the new cost estimate
for the project
27. RESOLUTION NO. 26-260 setting May 12, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing
on a Revocable Lease Option with Ames Greenfield Development, LLC to
develop, install, and operate solar facilities on approximately165 acres located on
portions of the following properties at the Ames Municipal Airport:
a. 405 Airport Road
b. 600 Airport Road
c. 623 Airport Road
d. 698 Airport Road
e. 816 Airport Road
f. 2540 Airport Drive
g. 3115 South Duff Avenue Rear
h. 3300 South Riverside Drive
i. 3800 South Riverside Drive
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j. 3800 South Riverside Drive Rear
k. 4200 South Riverside Drive
l. 4200 South Riverside Drive Rear
m. 4600 South Riverside Drive
n. 4600 South Riverside Drive Rear
o. 4900 South Riverside Drive
p. 5000 South Riverside Drive
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared 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, representing the South Russell and Lincoln Way neighborhood, spoke
regarding the pedestrian crossing at South Russell Avenue and Lincoln Way, Item No. 3
in Dispositions of Communications to Council. She expressed the neighborhood's
disagreement with the staff conclusion that no immediate action was warranted and
urged the City Council to add the item to a future agenda.
Lee Anne Willson and Bill Gutowski both spoke in support of the proposed solar
development at the Ames Municipal Airport, citing climate action goals and the long -term
cost stability of locally sourced renewable energy.
Hector Arbuckle raised a pedestrian safety concern at the intersection of Sheldon
Avenue, Oakland Street, and Hyland Avenue, noting inadequate signage and a lack of
sidewalk connectivity near the CyRide bus stop. He also shared his support of the airport
solar project.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
IRONS SUBDIVISION SEWER EXTENSION ALTERNATIVES: Director Diekmann
presented two sewer extension alternatives for the Irons Subdivision, which was originally
approved as a rural subdivision with recorded covenants requiring future connection to City
sanitary sewer service.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Dr. Randy Braden, Lee Huey, Tim Hanson, and Daryl Vegge, residents of Irons
Subdivision, each spoke expressing concerns about the financial burden of establishing
connections to the City sanitary sewer and questioning the necessity of the sewer
connection, with some urging the City Council to reconsider the annexation of the
subdivision.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
City Council Members engaged in discussion. No action was taken on this item.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE AUBURN TRAIL SUBDIVISION: Planner Amelia
Schoeneman, alongside Director Diekmann, presented the preliminary plat for Auburn
Trail Subdivision, a conservation subdivision within the Ada Hayden Watershed located
along Hyde Avenue.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Diane McCauley, President of the Bloomington Courtyard Association, Melanie Cornwell,
President of Bloomington Townhomes Association, and Chris Gleason, also of
Bloomington Courtyard Association, each expressed concern that the absence of a
dedicated trail connection to Ada Hayden Heritage Park would likely cause Auburn Trail
residents to cut through their private streets and sidewalks, creating maintenance and
liability burdens. Concerns were also raised about the maintenance of native plantings in
conservation areas.
Justin Dodge, of Hunziker Companies, explained that the trail connection was removed
in order to consolidate to a single pedestrian crossing point on Hyde Avenue. Regarding
the maintenance of native plantings in conservation areas, he indicated that the developer
would remain involved with the Auburn Trail Subdivision until build-out to ensure that the
native plants and other plantings were established and maintained appropriately.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to approve Alternative No. 1: Adopt RESOLUTION
26-274 approving the Preliminary Plat for the Auburn Trail Subdivision located at 4605
Hyde Avenue and 4514 Hyde Avenue and adjacent properties to the north with the
alternative design request for block lengths and the following conditions:
a. Erosion and sediment control plans for construction phasing shall be submitted for
approval by the Municipal Engineer prior to any grading work on the site.
b. Private park improvements and required elements shall be proposed for City
approval as part of final platting of the 2nd Addition.
c. Additional native landscaping such as perennial beds shall be added at entrance
points to open space areas or mid-block crossings as part of the landscape plans
proposed with final platting of each phase.
d. The final street tree, streetlight, landscaping, and conservation management plan
approvals shall be deferred until final plat approval for each phase.
e. An easement and or agreement with the City of Ames to allow for a sanitary sewer
service line to be located on City property extending from Lot 178 and Outlot G to
connect to the existing sanitary sewer main located with Ada Hayden park shall be
submitted by the applicant for approval by the City of Ames prior to approval the final
plat that includes Lot 178.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
SELECTION OF A PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF SINGLE-FAMILY
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MARKET-RATE LOTS IN THE BAKER SUBDIVISION: Planning and Housing
Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer, alongside Director Diekmann, presented information
regarding the selection of a proposal for the purchase of single-family market-rate lots in
the Baker Subdivision.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Justin Dodge, of Hunziker Companies, shared that he was more familiar with Genesis
Homes, and noted the closeness in the scores of the proposals from Genesis and
Keystone.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Rollins, to adopt:
• RESOLUTION 26-275 approving the proposal for the sale of six (6) market-rate lots
available within the Baker Subdivision to Keystone Equity Group
• RESOLUTION 26-276 setting May 26, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
SOUTH CAMPUS REDIRECTION AREA: Planner Benjamin Campbell presented a staff
report on the South Campus Redirection Area, a mixed-use neighborhood south of Lincoln
Way and ISU Campus identified in the Ames Plan 2040 as anticipated to redevelop within
the next 20 years.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Hector Arbucklespoke in support of Option No. 3, or a blend of Option No. 2 and Option
No. 3, noting the challenge of finding affordable student housing close to campus and
suggesting that denser, student-focused development would relieve pressure on nearby
neighborhoods.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to consider Option No. 3 with the
exception of height, keeping height within the realm of Option No. 2 in the area east of
Hayward Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2025/26 ASPHALT STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK INFILL
ALONG DELAWARE AVENUE: Public Works Director Justin Clausen presented options
for completing sidewalk connectivity along Delaware Avenue as part of the 2025/26 Asphalt
Street Pavement Improvements project.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
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Pete Matthews spoke in support of sidewalk infill on the east side of Delaware Avenue,
noting concerns about tree impacts, slope, and the burden of snow clearing.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Beatty -Hansen, to approve Option No. 2: West Side
Sidewalk Infill.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to continue consideration of installing
sidewalk on the east side of Delaware Avenue at the City-owned properties, including the
properties in between, in conjunction with other projects in the future to establish better
connectivity.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT FOR THE SALE OF POTABLE
WATER: Water and Pollution Control Director John Dunn presented Amendment No. 2 to
the 1996 agreement with Xenia Rural Water District, which governed the sale of drinking
water from the City to Xenia. A minor change to paragraph 15 was recommended by staff.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Alternative No. 1, with the
proposed change to paragraph 15, and adopt:
• RESOLUTION 26-277 approving the disposal of an interest in real property
located at 900 S 500th Avenue
• RESOLUTION 26-278 approving Amendment No. 2 for contract with Xenia Rural
Water District
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO INCREASE WATER RATES BY 3.5% AND SECTION 28.304 TO INCREASE
SANITARY SEWER RATES BY 5.5% FOR CHARGES TO BE BILLED ON OR AFTER
JULY 1, 2026: Director Dunn was present to answer questions.
Mayor Haila opened and closed Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance
amending Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code to increase water rates by 3.5% and Section
28.304 to increase sanitary sewer rates by 5.5% for charges to be billed on or after July
1, 2026.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REZONING WITH MASTER PLAN FOR 4605 AND 4510 HYDE AND ADJACENT
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PROPERTIES TO THE NORTH (AUBURN TRAIL DEVELOPMENT): Moved by
Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION 26-279 approving the
Rezoning Agreement for 4605 and 4510 Hyde Avenue and adjacent properties to the
North (Auburn Trail Development).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 4593 Rezoning and Master Plan for 4605 and 4510 Hyde Avenue and
adjacent properties to the North (Auburn Trail Development).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4594 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: Moved by Betcher, seconded by
Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4594 relating to a
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.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
were seven items for consideration. The first item was from Claire E. Hosch regarding
pedestrian and driver safety concerns at the Gray Avenue and Sunset Drive intersection.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to refer to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A proposal from Jacquie Frick for a community food pantry on public property was the
second item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to inform the requestor that the City
Council was supportive of the idea, but would prefer that the pantry be placed on private
property.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The third item was a memo regarding a pedestrian crossing evaluation for Lincoln Way
at South Russell from Traffic Engineering Manager Damion Pregitzer.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to place the item on a future agenda and to
evaluate CyRide stops in the area that might contribute to additional pedestrian crossings.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Concerns from Rhonda Frerichs regarding the proposed Ontario Workforce Housing
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Development was the fourth item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to respond to the requester
and answer their questions.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The fifth item was from Paul and Cindy Larson regarding the Iron s Way Annexation. No
action was taken on the item.
A memo from Director Diekmann regarding a request to initiate zoning ordinance changes
and incentives for apartment development at 608 Burnett was the sixth item.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to place the item on a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The final item was from Director Diekmann in response to a request from Ames
Silversmithing for site plan changes for Parking to Rear of the Building.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to place the item on a future agenda, if necessary.
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
events attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:57 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