HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - June 9, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of May 16-31, 2026
3. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on May 26,
2026
4. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
5. Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service - Della Viti, 323 Main Street Ste 102, June 5, 2026, through October 31,
2026
6. Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License - Sam's
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JUNE 9, 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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Place, 125 Main Street, May 31, 2026, through November 1, 2026
7. Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service - Cyclone Experience Network, 1800 S 4th Street
(Jack Trice Stadium), July 17, 2026, through November 28, 2026
8. Motion approving Ownership Update for Class B Retail Alcohol License - Dollar General
Store #22303, 4307 Lincoln Way
9. Motion approving new 5-Day (July 21-25, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License -
Schonert's Patisserie LLC, 2202 North Loop Drive
10. Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:
a. Courtyard by Marriott Ames, 311 S 17th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
b. Jethro's BBQ, 1301 Buckeye Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering
Privilege
c. Rinconcito Hispano Tienda Y Taqueria, 823 Wheeler Street Ste 1, Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Catering Privilege
d. Texas Roadhouse, 519 South Duff Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege
11. Motion approving request from Discover Ames for Fireworks Permit for display from ISU
Parking Lot G10 East of Jack Trice Stadium at 10:00 p.m. on July 3, 2026, with a rain
date of July 5, for Independence Day Celebration
12. Motion authorizing staff to participate and apply for the 2026 Iowa DNR Solid Waste
Alternatives Program
13. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2026/27 Airport Airside
Improvements Project (Reconstruction of Runway 01/19), setting June 30, 2026, as the
bid due date and July 14, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing
14. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 CDBG Water
System Improvements (S 3rd Avenue - S Russell Avenue to S Oak Avenue) and (S
Maple Avenue - S 2nd Avenue to S 4th Avenue) project, setting July 8, 2026, as the bid
due date and July 14, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing
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15. Resolution accepting renewal quote of the City's membership in the Iowa Communities
Assurance Pool (ICAP) in an amount not-to-exceed $868,462.35
16. Resolution approving contract renewal with Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU)
for Safety Services Contract for the one-year period of July 1, 2026, through June 30,
2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $151,440
17. Resolution approving contract renewal with Midwest Employers Casualty Company for
Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage for July 1, 2026, though June 30,
2027, in the renewal premium amount of $151,398
18. Resolution approving contract renewal with Willis Towers Watson for property brokerage
agreement for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $57,750.
19. Resolution approving contract renewal with EMC Risk Services, LLC, of Des Moines, IA,
to provide third party administration of the City’s Worker ’s Compensation and Municipal
Fire and Police “411 System” claims for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an
amount not-to-exceed $35,000
20. Resolution approving contract renewal with Assured Partners for Liability Insurance
Brokerage for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $30,000 and the
purchase of the crime bond for $4,154
21. Resolution approving contract renewal with Willis of Greater Kansas, Inc., for Property
Insurance Coverage for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $974,083
22. Resolution approving request to modify the City's FY 2025/26 ASSET contract with
Primary Health Care
23. Resolution approving request to modify the City's FY 2025/26 ASSET contract with Youth
and Shelter Services
24. Resolution approving contract renewal with MPW Industrial Water Services Inc., of
Hebron, OH, for the Bottle Exchange Program and Related Services for Power Plant for
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $90,000
25. Resolution approving contract renewal with Waldinger Corporation, of Des Moines, IA, for
the Power Plant Maintenance Services Contract for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027,
in an amount not-to-exceed $120,000
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26. Resolution approving contract renewal and bond for the Electric Distribution Line
Clearance Program with Wright Tree Services, of Des Moines, IA, for July 1, 2026
through June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $506,060
27. Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Toole Design Group, LLC, of
Silver Spring, MD, for creation of a Safe Routes to School Plan in an amount not to
exceed $60,000
28. Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc., of
Madison, WI, for the South Dayton Avenue Corridor Study in an amount not to exceed
$120,000
29. Resolution awarding contract to Cleanly of Ames, IA, for Custodial Services at City Hall
for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $81,800
30. Resolution awarding contract to WESCO, of Des Moines, IA, for the purchase of 15kV
cable for Electric Services in an amount not-to-exceed $298,485.06
31. Resolution awarding contract to Carrier Access IT, LC, of Clive, IA, for Cisco Meraki
software licensing and support in the amount of $121,148.55 over a 60-month term paid
annually
32. Resolution awarding a contract to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. of Allentown, PA for
liquid carbon dioxide for the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $156.00 per ton
33. Resolution waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and
awarding contract to Marshall County Landfill, of Marshalltown, IA, for landfill tipping fees
for ash disposal for the Power Plant in the amount of $100,000
34. Resolution approving contract and bond for the 13th and Grand Power Line Relocation
Project with Commercial, Inc., of Holdrege, NE, in the amount of $527,595.56
35. Resolution approving contract and bond 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) with Iowa Water & Waste Systems, of Boone, IA, in the
amount of $881,271.90
36. Resolution approving Change Order No. 9 with Woodruff Construction, of Ames, IA, for
the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project in
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the amount of $81,379.80
37. Resolution accepting completion of the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Facility
Expansion Project by King Construction, of Iowa Falls, IA, in the amount of $1,365,319.61
38. 2019/24 Low Point Drainage Improvements:
a. Resolution approving Change Order No. 5 with Iowa Water & Waste Systems, LLC,
of Boone, IA, for the 2019/24 Low Point Drainage Improvements project in the
amount of $12,150
b. Resolution accepting completion of the 2019/24 Low Point Drainage Improvements
project by Iowa Water & Waste Systems, LLC, of Boone, IA, in the amount of
$578,677.35
39. Resolution accepting completion of the 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program (S Russell
Avenue - S 4th Street to Lincoln Way) project by Iowa Water & Waste Systems, LLC, of
Boone, IA, in the amount of $513,561.95
40. Resolution accepting completion of the 2023/24 Collector Street Pavement Improvements
(6th Street) project by Con-Struct Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,044,610.30
41. Resolution accepting completion of the 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program
(Alley - South of Lincoln Way Between South Kellogg Ave and South Sherman Ave)
project by Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $112,579.33
42. Motion directing staff regarding annexation schedule for the Ames Golf and Country Club
and adjacent The Irons Subdivision residential properties
43. Development Outline for The Bluffs
a. Motion directing staff
44. Major Final Plat for The Bluffs Subdivision Located at 3220 Cameron School Road:
a. Resolution approving Waiver Request of Access Limitations for a Driveway
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.
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
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Connection to GW Carver Avenue for Lot 4
b. Resolution approving Waiver Request of Full Financial Security Amount for Public
Improvements for GW Carver Avenue and Cameron School Road
c. Resolution approving Public Improvement Agreement for Remaining Public
Improvements
d. Resolution approving Final Plat
45. Request from Kwik Star to amend the Convenience General Service (CGS) zoning district
standard related to the maximum number of fueling points at convenience stores
a. Motion approving/denying initiation of a zoning text amendment
46. Staff Report on Electric Energy Upgrade Program and USDA Rural Energy Savings
Program (RESP)
47. Steven L. Schainker Plaza Update
48. Resolution awarding private placement of a General Obligation Solid Waste Disposal
Bond Anticipation Note, Series 2026A
49. Hearing on 2025/26 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvements (Hillcrest Ave, Ellis St,
Kentucky Ave, Illinois Ave, Indiana Ave, Oklahoma Dr, and Delaware Ave) Project:
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Motion rejecting all bids and directing staff not to award a contract
c. Motion directing staff to make modifications to the project to align project expenses
with budgeted revenue and bring the revised project back to City Council at a later
date
50. Hearing on Major Site Development Plan Amendment (Les Schwab Tire Center) to an
Integrated Site Plan Subdivision for 1410 Buckeye Avenue:
a. Resolution approving Major Site Development Plan amendment
51. Hearing on proposed Zoning Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU):
ELECTRIC:
PARKS AND RECREATION:
FINANCE:
HEARINGS:
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a. First passage of Ordinance
52. Hearing on 2026/27 Airport Entryway Improvements (South Parking Lot Expansion):
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving the final plans and specifications for the 2026/27 Airport
Entryway Improvements (South Parking Lot Expansion) project and awarding a
contract for the Base Bid and Alternate Bid A to Absolute Group of Granger, IA, in
the amount of $373,970.75 contingent of receipt of a Federal Grant.
c. Motion approving and directing staff to submit the Federal Grant application to the
FAA based on bid awarded
53. Hearing on Nuisance Assessment:
a. Resolution assessing cost of tree removal at 624 Duff Avenue and certifying
assessment to Story County Treasurer
54. Hearing on proposition of entering into Prairieview Industrial Substation Line Tap
Construction Agreement and a Transmission Facility Joint Ownership Agreement
between 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 (continued from May 26, 2026):
a. Motion to continue Public Hearing to June 23, 2026
55. Second reading of an ordinance regarding property rezoning for 3329, 3312, 3699 East
13th Street and 1699 570th Avenue from "PRC" (Planned Regional Commercial) with "O-
GNE" (Northeast Gateway Overlay) to only "PRC" (Planned Regional Commercial) with
"O-GNE" (Northeast Gateway Overlay) thereby removing the Contract Zoning Agreement
56. Second reading of an ordinance rezoning the parcel at 5120 Tabor Drive from "A"
(Agricultural) and "FS-RL" (Floating Suburban-Residential Low Density) to "FS-RL"
(Floating Suburban-Residential Low Density) with Master Plan
57. Participation with agencies, boards and commissions:
ORDINANCES:
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL :
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
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a. Discover Ames (ACVB)
b. Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)
c. Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
d. Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
58. Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 20.17(3), Code of Iowa , to discuss
collective bargaining strategy
a. Resolution ratifying collective bargaining agreement with International Association
of Firefighters Local 625
COUNCIL COMMENTS :
CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Please note that this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time as
provided by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa.
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