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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JUNE 9, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 6:03 p.m. on the 9th day of June, 2026, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515
Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen,
Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Ex officio Trey Anderson
was also present. Council Member Gloria Betcher joined the meeting electronically.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to approve the Consent
Agenda.
1. 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 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 NO. 26-386 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2026/27 Airport Airside Improvements Project (Reconstruction of Runway 01/19),
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setting June 30, 2026, as the bid due date and July 14, 2026, as the date of Public
Hearing
14. RESOLUTION NO. 26-349 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
15. RESOLUTION NO. 26-350 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 NO. 26-351 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 NO. 26-352 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 NO. 26-353 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 NO. 26-354 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 NO. 26-355 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 NO. 26-356 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 NO. 26-357 approving request to modify the City's FY 2025/26
ASSET contract with Primary Health Care
23. RESOLUTION NO. 26-358 approving request to modify the City's FY 2025/26
ASSET contract with Youth and Shelter Services
24. RESOLUTION NO. 26-359 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 NO. 26-360 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
26. RESOLUTION NO. 26-361 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 NO. 26-362 approving Professional Services Agreement with
Toole Design Group, LLC, of Silver Spring, MD, for creation of a Safe Routes to
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School Plan in an amount not to exceed $60,000
28. RESOLUTION NO. 26-363 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 NO. 26-364 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 NO. 26-365 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 NO. 26-366 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 NO. 26-367 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 NO. 26-368 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 NO. 26-369 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 NO. 26-370 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 NO. 26-371 approving Change Order No. 9 with Woodruff
Construction, of Ames, IA, for the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient
Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project in the amount of $81,379.80
37. RESOLUTION NO. 26-372 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 NO. 26-373 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 NO. 26-374 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 NO. 26-375 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 NO. 26-376 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
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41. RESOLUTION NO. 26-377 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
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Forum when no one came
forward to speak.
ANNEXATION SCHEDULE FOR THE AMES GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB AND
ADJACENT THE IRONS SUBDIVISION RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES: Planning and
Housing Director Kelly Diekmann presented a proposal to proceed with the annexation of
The Irons Subdivision and the Ames Golf and Country Club. He explained that the City
had accepted enough voluntary annexation applications to proceed under state law as an
80/20 annexation process, meaning at least 80 percent of the territory had consented and
the remaining 20 percent may be assumed to establish logical boundaries.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to approve Alternative No. 1: Direct staff to
proceed with the annexation schedule as outlined in the Council Action Form.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DEVELOPMENT OUTLINE FOR THE BLUFFS: Director Diekmann provided an
overview of the development outline for The Bluffs project, located at the corner of GW
Carver Avenue and Cameron School Road, noting two modifications that had been
requested by the developer.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Luke Jensen, developer of The Bluffs Subdivision, spoke in support of Alternative No. 4,
noting that it would allow time to gather comprehensive cost and design information while
continuing to move the project forward.
Linda Murken, representative of Story County, sought clarification regarding the status
of the roundabout engineering study, confirming that the joint engineering effort remain ed
ongoing and that a decision on the roundabout versus a traffic signal configuration had
not yet been made.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Alternative No. 4: Indicate support
for City construction of the roadway project, but defer direction to staff until after July
2026 when an engineer's estimate of costs for a roundabout is known.
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Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
MAJOR FINAL PLAT FOR THE BLUFFS SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 3220
CAMERON SCHOOL ROAD: Director Diekmann presented the Major Final Plat for The
Bluffs Subdivision, which encompassed approximately 20 acres at the corner of GW
Carver Avenue and Cameron School Road and create d four buildable lots, three
commercial lots north of Columbus Avenue and one medium -density lot designated for
an assisted living facility anticipated to be purchased by Dover.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Luke Jensen, developer of The Bluffs Subdivision, spoke in support of Alternative No. 2,
reaffirming the commitment to continue development of both sides of the road and
characterizing the road improvements as a regional safety benefit.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Alternative No. 2: Approve the Final
Plat as requested by the developer with waivers and financial security with related
agreements, and adopt:
• RESOLUTION NO. 26-378 approving Waiver Request of Access Limitations for
a Driveway Connection to GW Carver Avenue for Lot 4.
• RESOLUTION NO. 26-379 approving Waiver Request of Full Financial Security
Amount for Public Improvements for GW Carver Avenue and Cameron School
Road and approving Public Improvement Agreement for Remaining Public
Improvements.
• RESOLUTION NO. 26-380 approving Final Plat.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
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: Director Diekmann explained that the
Convenience General Service (CGS) zoning district placed limits on fueling points at
convenience stores near residential zones. Kwik Star was seeking a text amendment to
allow 20 fueling points at its proposed site on Lot 1 of The Bluffs, similar to its Dayton
Avenue location.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Option No. 2: Eliminate the
maximum limit of fueling points at convenience stores in CGS and create a Special Use
Permit for review of convenience stores in CGS.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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ELECTRIC ENERGY UPGRADE PROGRAM AND USDA RURAL ENERGY
SAVINGS PROGRAM (RESP): Energy Services Coordinator Layne Fober, alongside
Sustainability Coordinator Nolan Sagan and Assistant Director of Electric Services Curtis
Spence, presented a staff report on the Electric Energy Upgrade Program and the USDA
Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP). Staff reported that the City's RESP loan
application had been accepted and detailed how the program would help Ames electric
utility customers reduce emissions and save money on energy costs.
STEVEN L. SCHAINKER PLAZA UPDATE: Director of Parks and Recreation Keith
Abraham, alongside City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck, provided an update on the Steven
L. Schainker Plaza. Director Abraham reported that the Plaza was anticipated to open to
the public on June 15, 2026, with the exception of the ice ribbon area. The contractor had
submitted a schedule for ice ribbon removal beginning September 1, with completion
expected by November 13, 2026.
RESOLUTION AWARDING PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL OBLIGATION
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE, SERIES 2026A: Finance
Director Corey Goodenow presented a report on the results of the bond anticipation note
(BAN) bidding process. The best bid received was from JPMorgan at 3.68 percent, which
staff and the City's financial adviser determined was not favorable. Director Goodenow
recommended proceeding instead with a traditional bond offering in September 2026 as
part of the City's annual Capital Improvement Program financing.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to approve Alternative No. 3: Do not approve the
resolution and provide additional direction regarding the financing and funding strategy
for the Resource Recovery & Recycling Campus (R3C).
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 2025/26 ASPHALT STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
(HILLCREST AVE, ELLIS ST, KENTUCKY AVE, ILLINOIS AVE, INDIANA AVE,
OKLAHOMA DR, AND DELAWARE AVE) PROJECT: Public Works Director Justin
Clausen presented the bid results for the 2025/26 Asphalt Street Pavement
Improvements project. He reported that the bids received were higher than the project's
anticipated budget and recommended that the City Council accept the report of bids,
reject all bids, and direct staff to redesign the project to align with available revenue
before rebidding.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to accept the report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to reject all bids and direct staff not to award a
contract.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to direct 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.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT (LES SCHWAB
TIRE CENTER) TO AN INTEGRATED SITE PLAN SUBDIVISION FOR 1410
BUCKEYE AVENUE: Director Diekmann presented a request to amend the site
development plan for the former car wash site at 1410 Buckeye Avenue, located within
the former K-Mart shopping center redevelopment area, to accommodate a Les Schwab
Tire Center.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to approve Alternative No. 1 and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 26-382 approving Major Site Development Plan amendment.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS: Director Diekmann presented proposed amendments to the
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) zoning text, most of which were required to bring the City's
ordinance into compliance with recent changes in state law. Two locally initiated
companion amendments were also included.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to
speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to direct staff to make an amendment to Code
Section 29.409.(2).(a). to correct a problematic non-parallel list in the location section to
read as follows:
2. Independent Dwelling Unit.
a) Location. An ADU:
i. May be attached to the single-family residence.
ii. May be detached from the single-family residence in a free-standing
structure.
iii. May be located within a converted, existing accessory structure, so long as
the structure complies with all ADU requirements, including setbacks.
iv. May not be established within an existing single-family residence.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to pass on first reading an ordinance regarding
a zoning text amendment for accessory dwelling units, as amended.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON 2026/27 AIRPORT ENTRYWAY IMPROVEMENTS (SOUTH PARKING
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LOT EXPANSION): Director Clausen reported that bids for the 2026/27 Airport Entryway
Improvements (South Parking Lot Expansion) project were favorable. He explained that as
a Federal Aviation Administration funded project, the process required bid prices to be
established before a grant application could be submitted.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to accept the report of bids and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 26-383 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 upon receipt of a Federal Grant.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON NUISANCE ASSESSMENT: The Public Hearing was opened and closed
by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-384 assessing cost
of tree removal at 624 Duff Avenue and certifying assessment to Story County Treasurer.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
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): Mayor
Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
City Manager Steve Schainker reported that staff had been negotiating with ITC Midwest
regarding interconnection and substation ownership agreements for a new facility at the
Prairie View Industrial Park. While progress had been made, ITC Midwest indicated that
further delays would jeopardize its steel procurement timeline, which was critical to the
project schedule. As a result, staff determined it appropriate to withdraw from active
negotiations at this time.
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: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second
reading an ordinance regarding property rezoning for 3329, 3312, 3699 East 13th street
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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.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to pass
on second reading 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.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
were four items for consideration. The first item was regarding a Stange Road
improvement plan from Joel Buehler.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to respond to the requestor and thank them
for their input.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A request regarding the plans for the shared-use path on Grand Avenue at 5th Street from
Victoria Blumen was the second item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to refer the item to staff for a memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The third item was regarding the project at 608 Burnett Avenue from Kate Gregory.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to respond to the requestor and thank them
for their input.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
A memo from Director Diekmann regarding a request to change to an Employment Land
Use designation from Commercial for 300 Airport Road was the final item.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, 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 Junck, seconded by Betcher, to request a memo from staff regarding how
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abatement programs and Tax Increment Financing work with the new state tax laws and
what, if any, suggestions staff might have for changes.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Haila asked City Attorney Mark Lambert if there was legal
reason to go into Closed Session. Attorney Lambert replied in the affirmative, citing Iowa
Code Section 20.17(3), to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Corrieri, to go into Closed Session at 7:41 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Ex officio Anderson exited the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
The City Council reconvened Regular Session at 7:52 p.m.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-385 ratifying
collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Firefighters Local 625.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to adjourn the meeting at 7:52
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