HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - July 28, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council1. Child Care Feasibility Study
2. Motion approving payment of claims
3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of July 1-15, 2026
4. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on July 14,
2026, and Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on July 21, 2026
5. Motion approving Minutes of Civil Service Commission meeting on July 23, 2026
6. Motion approving new Class B Retail Alcohol License - Hy-Vee Ames Pop Up Shop,
1472 South 4th Street
7. Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service - Sips and Paddys, 126 Welch Avenue on:
a. September 24 - September 27, 2026
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JULY 28, 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.
CALL TO ORDER : 6:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION:
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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b. October 1 - October 4, 2026
8. Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:
a. Fareway Meat Market 189, 3720 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
b. Hickory Park, 1404 S Duff Avenue, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
c. Huhot Mongolian Grill, 703 S. Duff Avenue Ste 105
d. Inside Golf, 2801 Grand Avenue #1075, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Sweet Carolines, 316 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering
Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
f. Maverik #5299, 4506 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
9. Motion accepting Fiscal Year 2025/26 Fourth Quarter Financial Report
10. Motion authorizing the Mayor to sign a Certificate of Consistency with the 2024-2028 City
of Ames CDBG Consolidated Plan on behalf of YSS for renewal funding of a Rapid
ReHousing Program
11. Requests for EcoFair on Saturday, October 17, 2026:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Motion approving blanket Vending License
c. Resolution approving closure of the south half of Lot M including 6 metered spaces,
Lot MM, Lot N including 8 metered spaces, 33 metered spaces along 5th Street,
and 11 metered spaces along Clark Avenue from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,
October 17, 2026
d. Resolution approving waiver of Vending License fee
e. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees
12. Request from City of Kelley to withdraw from Resource Recovery System 28E
Intergovernmental Agreement
a. Resolution approving amendment terminating the 28E Intergovernmental
Agreement as of August 31, 2026
13. Request from City of Slater to withdraw from Resource Recovery System 28E
Intergovernmental Agreement
a. Resolution approving amendment terminating the 28E Intergovernmental
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Agreement as of July 1, 2026
14. Request from City of Zearing to withdraw from Resource Recovery System 28E
Intergovernmental Agreement
a. Resolution approving amendment terminating the 28E Intergovernmental
Agreement as of August 31, 2026
15. Resolution accepting the 2026 City Boards and Commission Survey Results
16. Resolution 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 August 19, 2026, as the bid due date
and August 25, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing
17. Resolution approving contract renewal with Tyler Technologies, of Dallas, TX, for
Permitting Software Agreement for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the amount of
$50,154.61
18. Resolution approving the water monitoring services agreement for FY 2026/27 water
quality monitoring with Prairie Rivers of Iowa, of Ames, IA, in the amount of $59,000
19. Contracts for the purchase of cable and wire for Electric Services:
a. Resolution awarding contract to RESCO, of Elkhart, IA, for cable, in an amount not-
to-exceed $92,555, inclusive of all applicable sales taxes
b. Resolution awarding contract to WESCO, of Des Moines, IA, for wire, in an amount
not-to-exceed $18,821.30, inclusive of all applicable sales taxes
20. Resolution awarding contract to Stivers Ford Lincoln, of Waukee, IA, for two (2) one-ton
4WD dual rear wheel crew cab chassis for Electric Services in the amount of $110,178
21. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Van Maanen Electric, Inc., of Newton, IA,
for 2020/21 & 2021/22 Intelligent Transportation System Program (Phases 1 and 2)
22. Resolution approving Change Order No. 6 to All Star Concrete LLC, of Johnston, IA, Bid
Package, 03-1 Building Concrete Work for Paint Touch ups after the removal of concrete
splatters on the precast panels for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center in the deduct
amount of $2,058
23. Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center:
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a. Resolution accepting completion of the contract for bid package 04-1 Unit Masonry
Work with Forrest & Associate, Inc., of Des Moines, IA, for the Fitch Family Indoor
Aquatic Center, in the amount of $85,432
b. Resolution accepting completion of the contract for bid package 06-1 General
Carpentry Work with Lansink Construction, Inc., of Johnston, IA, for the Fitch Family
Indoor Aquatic Center in the amount of $1,130,962
c. Resolution accepting completion of the contract for bid package 08-1 Entrance,
Storefront, Curtainwall & Glazing Work with Orning Glass Company, of Ames, IA,
for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center in the amount of $774,193
d. Resolution accepting completion of the contract for bid package 09-1 Gypsum
Board Assembly, Acoustical Ceiling, Paint & Ceiling Work with Hilsabeck Schacht,
Inc., of West Des Moines, IA for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center in the
amount of $544,100
e. Resolution accepting completion of the contract for bid package 13-1 Swimming
Pool Work with Sande Construction & Supply Co., of Humboldt, IA, for the Fitch
Family Indoor Aquatic Center, in the amount of $4,182,043
f. Resolution accepting completion of the contract for bid package 21-1 Fire
Suppression Systems Work with Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler Company, of Des
Moines, IA, for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, in the amount of $129,400
g. Resolution accepting completion of the contract for bid package 32-1 Paving &
Sidewalk Work with Lakeside Contractors LLC, of Ames, IA, for the Fitch Family
Indoor Aquatic Center, in the amount of $384,126
h. Resolution approving partial release of retainage of the contract for bid package 22-
1 Plumbing & HVAC Work with Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Co, Inc., of Des
Moines, IA, reducing the contract retainage to $20,000 for the Fitch Family Indoor
Aquatic Center
24. Resolution accepting the 2025/26 Traffic Signal Program (S. Duff Avenue & S. 3rd Street)
as completed by Iowa Signal Inc. of Grimes, IA, in the amount of $75,423.95
25. Minor Final Plat for Monte's Subdivision at 2100 SE 16th Street
a. Partial Waiver of Requirement to Install Sidewalk
b. Resolution approving Minor Final Plat
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26. Dakota Townes Subdivision at 113 North Dakota Avenue:
a. Resolution accepting public improvement agreement
b. Resolution approving the Final Plat
27. Story County Low and Moderate Income Housing Support Program Application
a. Resolution authorizing application to Story County for $230,000 to assist in the
construction of three single-family affordable ownership housing units in the Baker
Subdivision
28. Data Centers:
a. Direction to staff regarding topics to be researched and considered by City Council
b. Resolution enacting a temporary delay in allowing data center development in
Ames
29. Hearing on Annexation of Ames Golf and Country Club and Irons Subdivision Properties
a. Resolution Approving Annexation
b. Resolution approving a 3-Year Imposition of the Transition of Taxes
30. Hearing for approval of 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the City's Community
Development (CDBG) & HOME Programs:
a. Resolution approving the submittal of 2026-2027 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan
31. Hearing on 2025/26 Low Point Drainage Improvements Program project (Various
Locations):
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to JC
Midwest Services, of St. Charles, IA, in the amount of $174,637
32. Hearing to consider vacation of an existing public utility easement at Discovery Place 2nd
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.
ADMINISTRATION:
HEARINGS:
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Addition Subdivision:
a. Resolution approving vacation of existing public utility easement
33. Hearing on vacation of Electric Utility Easement and approval of the Disclaimer of Interest
in Realty for the 161KV Transmission Line relocated for Iowa Department of
Transportation
a. Motion to continue Public Hearing to August 11, 2026
34. Appeal of Conditions of Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for 904 Kellogg
Avenue
a. Resolution to deny appeal or other appropriate action
35. Request to Initiate Plan 2040 Land Use Designation Amendment for 300 Airport Road
a. Motion to allow for application to change to Employment from Commercial
36. Resolution accepting easements and approving purchase agreements for the 2024-26
Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (13th & Grand)
37. Ames Municipal Energy Center:
a. Resolution awarding contract to Cahoon Sales, Inc., of Iowa City, IA, for the
Generator Step-Up (GSU) Transformer for the Ames Municipal Energy Center, in
the amount of $2,308,800
b. Resolution awarding contract to Wartsila North America, Inc., of Houston, TX, for
three 18V50DF engines and auxiliary equipment, in the amount of $69,230,520
(subject to currency conversion rate)
38. The Bluffs at 4899 Everest Avenue:
a. Third Reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4601 Rezoning Ordinance with
Master Plan
b. Resolution approving Rezoning Agreement
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
PUBLIC WORKS:
ELECTRIC:
ORDINANCES:
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39. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE No. 4602 of Zoning Text Amendment
modifying the Northeast Gateway Overlay District (O-GNE) Standards
40. Participation with agencies, boards and commissions:
a. Discover Ames (ACVB)
b. Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)
c. Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
d. Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL :
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
COUNCIL COMMENTS :
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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