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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MAY 12, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 6:00 p.m. on the 12th day of May, 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, Rachel Junck, Anita Rollins, and Tim Gartin.
PROCLAMATION FOR "PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY," MAY 15, 2026:
Mayor Haila proclaimed May 15, 2026, as “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day” in honor of
federal, state, and municipal officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. Chief of Police
Geoff Huff accepted the proclamation alongside Major Jason Tuttle and Officer Isaiah
Wieland.
PROCLAMATION FOR "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK," MAY 17-23, 2026:
The week of May 17-23, 2026, was proclaimed “National Public Works Week” by Mayor
Haila. The theme was recognized as "Rooted in Service, Powered by Community."
Public Works Director Justin Clausen with Traffic Engineering Manager Damion
Pregitzer and Civil Engineer II Mark Gansen accepted the proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Haila requested to pull Item No. 10, Council Member
Gartin requested to pull Item No. 9, and Council Member Beatty-Hansen requested to
pull Item No. 12.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to approve the Consent Agenda less Item Nos.
9, 10, and 12.
3. Motion approving payment of claims
4. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of April 16-30, 2026
5. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on
April 28, 2026
6. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
7. Motion approving Ownership Update for Class C Retail Alcohol License -
Morning Bell Coffee Roasters, 111 Main Street Suites 101-103
8. Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:
a. BP, 2720 East 13th Street, Class E Retail Alcohol License
b. Casey's General Store #2298, 428 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
c. Casey's General Store #2560, 3020 S Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
d. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, LLC, 2100 Green Hills Drive,
Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege
e. Hilton Garden Inn Ames, 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
f. North Grand Cinema, 2801 Grand Avenue Ste 1300, Special Class C
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Retail Alcohol License
g. Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
h. Crown Liquor, 113 Welch Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
9. Requests from Ames Patriotic Council for Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May
25, 2026:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for closed area
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-280 approving closure of Pearle Avenue and 5th
Street from east of Pearle Avenue through Clark Avenue intersection from
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for parade line-up
c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-281 approving temporary closure of Clark Avenue
from 5th Street to 9th Street between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for
movement of the parade
d. RESOLUTION NO. 26-282 approving temporary closure of 9th Street
between Clark Avenue and Maxwell Avenue from 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
for movement of the parade
e. RESOLUTION NO. 26-283 approving temporary closure of 6th Street at
Clark Avenue and Duff Avenue at 9th Street, as parade moves through
those intersections
10. RESOLUTION NO. 26-284 approving appointment of ex officio ISU Student
Liaison to City Council
11. RESOLUTION NO. 26-285 approving a Lease Agreement between the City and
Iowa State University (ISU) for ISU Land Adjacent Moore Memorial Park
12. RESOLUTION NO. 26-286 approving an Easement Agreement between the City
and Iowa State University (ISU) to place a bridge and future shared use path on
ISU Property
13. RESOLUTION NO. 26-287 authorizing and approving Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of
$5,700,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B
14. RESOLUTION NO. 26-288 authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement
agreement and providing the issuance and securing the payment of $2,100,000
Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A
15. RESOLUTION NO. 26-289 approving Professional Services Agreement with
Bolton & Menk, Inc., of Ames, IA, for FY 2026/27 Airport Entryway Improvement
(South Parking Lot Expansion)
16. RESOLUTION NO. 26-290 approving Generation Interconnection Agreement
with MISO for Electric Services
17. Generator Step-Up (GSU) Transformer for the Ames Municipal Energy Center:
a. Motion accepting report of bids and delaying award
18. RESOLUTION NO. 26-291 approving a contract renewal to HTH Companies,
Inc., of Union, MO, for the Non-Asbestos Insulation and Related Services and
Supply Contract at the Power Plant for the one -year period from July 1, 2026,
through June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to- exceed $150,000
19. RESOLUTION NO. 26-292 awarding contract to ChemTreat, Inc., of Glen Allen,
VA, for Chemical Treatment Program for Power Plant for the one-year period
from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $398,000
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20. RESOLUTION NO. 26-293 awarding contract to Mississippi Lime Company of St
Louis, MO, for pebble lime for the Water Plant in the amount of $248.93/ton
21. RESOLUTION NO. 26-294 awarding a contract to Electrorep Energy Products of
St. Louis, MO, for Unit 8 Battery Replacement at the Power Plant in the amount
of $145,111.07 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax)
22. Water Pollution Control Biosolids Hauling Contract:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-295 accepting completion of Year One contract in
the final amount of $89,787.65
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-296 awarding Year Two of Three-Year Biosolids
Hauling Contract with Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping, of Peosta, IA
23. RESOLUTION NO. 26-297 waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for
competitive bidding and awarding a contract to Armor Equipment Co., Inc., of
Johnston, IA, for the purchase of a sewer camera system in the amount of
$206,985
24. RESOLUTION NO. 26-298 waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for
competitive bidding and awarding a contract to Ascendance Trucks Midwest of
Altoona, IA, for the purchase of six semi-trucks in the amount of $1,230,384
25. RESOLUTION NO. 26-299 approving Change Order No. 2 with J Pettiecord Inc.,
of Bondurant, IA, for additional tree and brush removal for the Resource
Recovery and Recycling Campus project in the amount of $13,900
26. RESOLUTION NO. 26-300 setting May 26, 2026, as the date of public hearing to
consider adoption of the final amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget
27. RESOLUTION NO. 26-301 approving preliminary plans and specifications for
2026/27 Airport Entryway Improvement (South Parking Lot expansion), and
setting May 28, 2026, as bid due date and June 9, 2026, as date of Public
Hearing
28. RESOLUTION NO. 26-302 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2025/26 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvements (Hillcrest Ave, Ellis St,
Kentucky Ave, Illinois Ave, Indiana Ave, Oklahoma Dr, and Delaware Ave)
project, setting June 3, 2026, as the bid due date and June 9, 2026, as the date
of Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
REQUESTS FROM AMES PATRIOTIC COUNCIL FOR MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
ON MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026: Council Member Gartin, chair of the Ames Patriotic
Council, noted a conflict of interest and recused himself from the vote. He encouraged
residents to attend the Memorial Day parade at 10:15 a.m. and the program at 11:00
a.m. at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve the requests from Ames
Patriotic Council for Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026 as follows:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for closed area
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-280 approving closure of Pearle Avenue and 5th Street
from east of Pearle Avenue through Clark Avenue intersection from 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. for parade line-up
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c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-281 approving temporary closure of Clark Avenue from 5th
Street to 9th Street between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for movement of the
parade
d. RESOLUTION NO. 26-282 approving temporary closure of 9th Street between
Clark Avenue and Maxwell Avenue from 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for movement of
the parade
e. RESOLUTION NO. 26-283 approving temporary closure of 6th Street at Clark
Avenue and Duff Avenue at 9th Street, as parade moves through those
intersections
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1, Gartin abstaining due to conflict of interest. Motions/Resolutions
declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a
portion of these Minutes.
EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
(ISU) TO PLACE A BRIDGE AND FUTURE SHARED USE PATH ON ISU
PROPERTY: Council Member Beatty-Hansen requested clarification regarding a
concrete ford over Ioway Creek near the proposed bridge location. Parks and
Recreation Director Keith Abraham explained that the structure was originally installed
by Iowa State University and that after consultation with the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR), Iowa State's Facilities Planning and Management Department, and
City staff, a decision was made not to remove it.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-286
approving an Easement Agreement between the City and Iowa State University (ISU) to
place a bridge and future shared use path on ISU Property.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
APPOINTMENT OF EX OFFICIO ISU STUDENT LIAISON TO CITY COUNCIL: Mayor
Haila introduced Trey Anderson, a freshman political science and international studies
student from the Sioux City area, recommended by ISU Student Government to serve
as the ex officio to the City Council.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-284 approving
appointment of ex officio ISU Student Liaison to City Council.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
Ex officio Trey Anderson joined the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Cameron Gray spoke regarding the lack of late-night transportation options for students
and residents who have consumed alcohol. He noted that rideshare services in Ames
cease operation around 2:00 a.m. and urged the City Council to consider a solution to
prevent impaired driving and protect the wellbeing of young adults.
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Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
2023/24 MULTI-MODAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (SOMERSET
IMPROVEMENTS - STANGE ROAD): Engineer Gansen presented the design
alternatives and public outreach efforts for the Stange Road corridor alongside Director
Clausen and Manager Pregitzer.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Kevin Bourke expressed concerns about the design alternatives for the Stange Road
corridor. He suggested other solutions, such as crosswalks with flashing lights, similar
to those by hospitals or schools, instead of four-way stops, to slow traffic and enhance
pedestrian safety.
Hector Arbuckle shared support for calming traffic in the Stange Road area, noting that
it had been unpleasant for pedestrians due to the cars speeding by. He welcomed the
proposal as a positive change.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to proceed with Design
Alternative A with the additional consideration that Public Works staff collaborate with
Electric Services staff to add electrical infrastructure to the crescent and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 26-077 approving Amendment No. 1 to contract with Shive-Hattery,
Inc., of West Des Moines, IA, for the 2023/24 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements
(Somerset Improvements - Stange Road).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
STAFF REPORT ON TREE REMOVAL AT 624 DUFF AVENUE: City Manager Steve
Schainker summarized that a large tree at 624 Duff Avenue was determined to be an
imminent public safety hazard, and the City contracted for its removal at a cost of
$8,000 after being unable to reach the property owner. The property owner
subsequently indicated she would have been able to negotiate a lower cost had she
been contacted in time.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to reduce the assessed amount to
$4,000 and authorize staff to negotiate a schedule of either 5 or 10 years at the option
of the property owner.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PAVING OF CEDAR LANE TO AURORA
AVENUE: Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann explained that the City
Council received a request from the Burgasons, developers of the Ansley subdivision,
asking to amend their previous funding request related to the paving of Cedar Lane to
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rather pave approximately 650 feet of Auroa Avenue.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Steve Burgason expressed gratitude for the previous agreement to assist with the
paving costs for Cedar Lane. He highlighted the shift towards developing Aurora
Avenue, noting it would open nearly 50 lots, offering townhomes and cottage court
homes. He emphasized affordability and market appeal, especially for workforce
housing, due to proximity to the ISU Research Park.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Option 1: Direct Staff to Prepare an
Agreement for Paving Approximately 650 Feet of Ansley Lane in Lieu of Cedar Lane.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT ON 608 BURNETT ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS AND INCENTIVE
REQUESTS: Director Diekmann presented a staff report on a developer request to
construct a four-story, approximately 38-unit, apartment building at 608 Burnett Avenue.
To facilitate the project, several zoning amendments were necessary, and an evaluation
of financial incentives was required. The City Council engaged in robust discussion
regarding the feasibility of the proposed project.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
CityLight Apartments Developer Luke Jensen, Ames Main Street representative Sam
Stagg, Ames Regional Economic Alliance representative Dylan Kline, Old Town
Neighborhood representatives Dave Carter and Kate Gregory, and resident Hector
Arbuckle shared comments in support of the project.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to amend parking
standards for Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning to allow one space per unit for
units that are two-bedrooms or fewer.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to amend the motion to be applicable
to new construction developments only.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to allow four-story
buildings in NC zoning.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Rollins, second by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff to evaluate existing design
guidelines for NC zoning and provide proposed changes needed to accommodate a
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four-story “urban design project.”
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to approve Option 2: Explore changes to
zoning standards intended to address the site at 608 Burnett Avenue only at this time,
consistent with the above actions.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to direct staff to proceed with a letter of
support for the proposed project for the Workforce Housing Tax Credit application.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to investigate the issues
surrounding the creation of an Urban Revitalization Area (URA) with an alternative
schedule of abatement as a means of gathering information.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to express the interest of the City
Council in pursuing a URA with tax abatement for the property at 608 Burnett Avenue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The meeting was recessed by Mayor Haila at 8:04 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at
8:09 p.m.
AMES ANIMAL SERVICES UPDATE: Fleet Services Director Corey Mellies presented
the update alongside Invision Architecture Principal Architect Brett Van Zee and Intern
Architect Sean Davies with comments from Chief Huff and Animal Control Supervisor
Ron Edwards. Staff engaged in answering questions from the City Council throughout
the presentation.
Mayor Haila expressed gratitude toward the generous donor community, including an
anonymous benefactor who contributed a lead gift of $3,000,000. Specific thanks were
extended to volunteers and project leaders, including Communications and Outreach
staff Susan Gwisada, Bill Gebhart, Courtney Hinders, and Kati Frahm, for their
outstanding marketing efforts and support. Special recognition was also given to Emily
Sargent and Nancy Carroll for their leadership in driving the project fundraising. The
Mayor highlighted the collective effort of the community, representing a significant
milestone in animal welfare for the City.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to accept the Ames Animal Services
design concepts, interior and exterior material palettes, schedule, and budget, and to
authorize staff to proceed with plans and specifications for bidding.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to include the footing and
foundation for the future dog run shade structures in the base bid package .
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Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 13TH AND GRAND POWER LINE RELOCATION PROJECT: Director
Clausen noted that land acquisition and easement negotiations for the 13 th and Grand
Power Line Relocation project were ongoing, with 22 total acquisitions or easements
required. He indicated optimism that voluntary agreements would be reached but
acknowledged that delays could jeopardize the 2027 construction timeline.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to accept the report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-303 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to IES Commercial, Inc., of
Holdrege, NE, in the amount of $527,595.56.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON A REVOCABLE LEASE OPTION WITH AMES GREENFIELD
DEVELOPMENT, LLC TO DEVELOP, INSTALL, AND OPERATE SOLAR FACILITIES
ON APPROXIMATELY 165 ACRES LOCATED ON PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING
PROPERTIES AT THE AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT: Assistant City Manager Brian
Phillips noted that a few outstanding items remained on the revocable lease option with
Ames Greenfield Development, LLC, and staff was requesting to continue the hearing to
May 19, 2026, to allow for staff to complete negotiations. The City Council discussed
the importance of clearly communicating to the developer that areas earmarked for
future development in the Airport Master Plan should not be included in the solar
footprint before the lease was finalized.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to inform the potential developer that
the City Council has a strong preference that no solar be installed in the areas
earmarked for future development in the Airport Master Plan.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Haila.
Caitlin Leon, on behalf of the Ames Climate Action Team, addressed the City Council in
support of the project, citing its alignment with the Climate Action Plan .
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to continue the hearing to May 19, 2026.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON PROPOSITION OF ENTERING INTO PRAIRIEVIEW INDUSTRIAL
SUBSTATION LINE TAP CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A TRANSMISSION
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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: Electric Services Director Donald Kom
explained that ITC Midwest, LLC was constructing a substation at the Prairie View
Industrial Center, and that discussions with ITC had been ongoing to allow the City of
Ames to participate in the project. He noted that staff was requesting to continue the
hearing to May 26, 2026, to allow for further negotiations.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to continue the hearing to May 26,
2026.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 28.201 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: Moved by Beatty-Hansen,
seconded by Betcher, to pass on second reading an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of
the Municipal Code Section 28.201 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.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
were seventeen items for consideration. The first was an email from Kyle Poorman
regarding parking and zoning concerns within the South Campus Redirection Area.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to extend thanks to Kyle Poorman for the
information provided.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
An email from Lynn Ballard concerning 72-hour parking restrictions was next.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to inform Lynn Ballard that the City Council
was not interested in reconsidering its position on the matter of 72 -hour parking.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The third item was an email from Brian Lawson, United States Postal Service
Postmaster, regarding the development proposal for 608 Burnett Avenue. Mayor Haila
noted that the item was resolved through previous action.
A request from Yong Han for consideration of long-term hail damage mitigation and
housing resilience incentives was the fifth item.
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Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to extend thanks to Yong Han for the
suggestion.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The following item was a letter from Kurtis Bower, Mayor of Roland, requesting release
from the 28E Agreement for Solid Waste Services.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to direct staff to prepare the release and
place it on a future agenda.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to amend the motion to handle future
requests for release in the same manner.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
An email from Stacy Woodward concerning short-term rental housing and vacation
rentals was the sixth item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to encourage Stacy Woodward to report
violations observed to the Ames Police Department and inform her that short-term
housing and vacation rentals would be held to the same standards as long-term rental
housing.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A request from Ron McMillen to amend Ames Plan 2040 to change the designation of
the property at 300 Airport Road was the seventh item while the ninth item was a
request from Rob Carter, Chief Executive Officer of Lightedge, for the development of a
new colocation data center at the James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to request a memo from staff on the
aforementioned items.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The eighth item was an email from Kyle Poorman concerning long -term sidewalk
closures.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to extend thanks to Kyle Poorman for
the information provided.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The following five items were from City Attorney Mark Lambert concerning City liability
in mass casualty events or terrorist incidents at City approved events, municipal
infractions for negligent landlords in cases of tenant displacement, ordinance changes
for pedestrian street crossing safety, establishment of an engine break ordinance, and
guidelines for prohibiting smoking on Main Street. No action was taken by the City
Council.
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An update from Director Clausen on the Resource Recovery & Recycling Campus was
the fifteenth item followed by announcement from Director Clausen for a Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) grant opportunity under the Railroad Crossing Elimination
(RCE) Program. The City Council took no action.
The final item was a memo from Planner Justin Moore in response to a request from
Kwik Star to initiate a Zoning Text Amendment to increase the allowed number of fuel
pumps within the Convenience General Service Zone.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to place the item on a future agenda.
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.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to extend thanks and inform Cameron
Gray that the concerns and suggestions provided during Public Forum would be passed
on to the Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees for consideration.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Ex officio Anderson left the meeting at 9:46 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Haila asked Attorney Lambert if there was a legal reason to
go into Closed Session. Attorney Lambert replied in the affirmative, citing Section
21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to go into Closed Session at 9:37 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0.
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 9:41 p.m.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to approve the settlement agreement with
Janet Dreesman in the amount of $100,000.
Vote on Motion: 5-0-1, Gartin abstaining due to conflict of interest. Motion declared
carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to adjourn the meeting at
9:42 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