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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA JULY 14, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila
at 6:06 p.m. on the 14th day of July, 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.
Ex officio Trey Anderson was also present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Betcher requested to pull Item No. 22. Council
Member Junck requested to pull Item No. 32.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve the Consent Agenda less
Item Nos. 32 and 22.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of June 16-30, 2026
3. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on
June 23, 2026, and Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on June 30,
2026
4. Motion approving Minutes of Civil Service Commission meeting on June 25, 2026
5. Motion approving Ownership Update for Class C Retail Alcohol License - Red
Lobster #0747, 1100 Buckeye Avenue
6. Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License - Studio 13, 400
Main Street (Basement), Pending Favorable Inspection
7. Motion approving new 5-Day (August 28 - September 1, 2026) Class C Retail
Alcohol License - Christiani's Events LLC, 2321 North Loop Drive
8. Motion approving new 5-Day (September 1-5, 2026) Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License - The Travelling Nova LLC, 220 S Teller Avenue
9. Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:
a. AJ's Liquor II, 2515 Chamberlain Street, Class E Retail Alcohol License
b. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 105 Chestnut Street, Class C Retail
Alcohol License
c. Cyclone Experience Network, 1800 S 4th Street - Jack Trice Stadium,
Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor
Service
d. Patio Bar & Grill, 4518 Mortensen Road Stes 101-104, Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
e. Sportsman's Lounge, 123 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License
with Living Quarters
f. 313 Bar, 115 5th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering
Privilege
10. Motion approving request for pyrotechnics display during the Post Malone &
Jelly Roll concert at Jack Trice Stadium on July 17, 2026
11. Motion approving request for Fireworks Permits for display from Jack Trice
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Stadium for 2026 ISU Home Football Games on the following dates:
a. Saturday, September 5, 2026
b. Saturday, September 19, 2026
c. Saturday, September 26, 2026
d. Saturday, October 3, 2026
e. Saturday, October 31, 2026
f. Saturday, November 14, 2026
g. Saturday, November 28, 2026
12. Motion approving requests from Octagon Arts Center for Octagon Art
Festival on September 27, 2026:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-415 approving closure of the following streets from
5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
i. Main Street, east of Clark (not blocking Wells Fargo Driveway) to
just west of Duff Avenue (allowing traffic to access parking lot
behind businesses)
ii. Douglas Avenue, 5th Street to Main Street
iii. Kellogg Avenue, south of alley to Main Street
iv. Burnett Avenue, south of alley to Main Street
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-416 approving waiver of costs for electricity during
the event ($10 estimated loss)
c. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the Central
Business District
d. Motion approving Blanket Vending License for duration of the event
e. RESOLUTION NO. 26-417 approving waiver of fee for Blanket Vending
License ($50)
13. Motion directing staff to notify Mediacom Communications that the City of
Ames is relinquishing Government Access Channel 12 and Public Access
Channel 16
14. RESOLUTION NO. 26-418 approving requests for Fitness Sports Ames' Turkey
Trot on November 26, 2026, for road closures from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on
the following streets:
a. 5th Street from Kellogg Avenue to Pearle Avenue
b. Pearle Avenue from 5th Street to Main Street
c. Main Street/Northwestern Avenue from Douglas Avenue to 13th Street
d. 9th Street from Northwestern Avenue to Ridgewood Avenue and Roosevelt
Avenue to Hodge Avenue
e. Ridgewood Avenue from 9th Street to 13th Street
f. 10th Street from Northwestern Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue
g. Roosevelt Avenue from 10th Street to 9th Street
h. Hodge Avenue from 9th Street to 6th Street
i. 6th Street from Hodge Avenue to Northwestern Avenue
j. Douglas Avenue from Main Street to East 7th Street
k. East 7th Street from Main Street to Kellogg Avenue
l. Kellogg Avenue from East 7th Street to 5th Street
15. RESOLUTION NO. 26-419 approving the expansion of the Neighborhood
Improvement Grant to encourage community connections
16. RESOLUTION NO. 26-420 approving the allocation of $20,000 in FY 2026/27
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from the Council Priorities Fund sustainability reserve to be made available
through the Net-Zero Ready High Performance Home Pilot Project
17. RESOLUTION NO. 26-421 accepting the update on the Homelessness Ames
and Story County Action Plan 2025 Report
18. RESOLUTION NO. 26-422 approving FY 2027/28 Analysis of Social Services
Evaluation Team Priorities
19. RESOLUTION NO. 26-423 approving Quarterly Investment Report for period
ending June 30, 2026
20. RESOLUTION NO. 26-424 to adopt business and market changes to City of
Ames Depository
21. RESOLUTION NO. 26-425 in Consideration of Agreement for Easement and
Gate Installation Reimbursement for the Police Shooting Range at 701 Avenue
in the amount not-to-exceed $19,419.21
22. Resolution designating the Police Department Lobby as the Official Posting Site
for City Council Meeting Agendas and Public Notices
23. RESOLUTION NO. 26-427 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2025/26 Pavement Restoration - Slurry Seal Program, setting August 5, 2026,
as the bid due date and August 11, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing
24. RESOLUTION NO. 26-428 approving Memorandum of Understanding with
Judicial Branch, Second Judicial District, Story County for court services in City
Hall for Fiscal Year 2026/27
25. RESOLUTION NO. 26-429 approving Professional Services Agreement with
Olsson of Des Moines, IA, for 2026/27 Collector Street Pavement
Improvements (State Ave) in an amount not to exceed $149,680
26. RESOLUTION NO. 26-430 approving Professional Services Agreement with
Strand Associates of Ames, IA, for 2026/27 Arterial Street Pavement
Improvements (East Lincoln Way) in an amount not to exceed $350,000
27. RESOLUTION NO. 26-431 awarding contract to Terracon Consultants, Inc., of
Des Moines, IA, for the Geotechnical Services for the Ames Municipal Energy
Center, in the amount of $189,569
28. RESOLUTION NO. 26-432 awarding a contract to Niagara Power Transformer,
of Buffalo, NY, for the Transformer for Mortensen Substation Improvements, in
the amount of $1,756,932
29. RESOLUTION NO. 26-433 awarding contract to WESCO, of Des Moines, IA,
for the purchase of 15kV, EPR cable for Electric Services in an amount not-
to-exceed $146,376 inclusive of all applicable sales taxes
30. RESOLUTION NO. 26-434 awarding contract to HDR Engineering, of Omaha,
NE, to conduct an arc flash study for the Water Treatment Plant and three pump
stations in the amount of $65,207
31. RESOLUTION NO. 26-435 awarding contract to Van Wall Equipment, of Madrid,
IA, for a utility tractor for the Parks and Recreation Department for general
parks maintenance in the amount of $56,041.84
32. Resolution awarding contract to Agriland FS Inc., of Winterset, IA, for FY 2027
Fuel Purchases for CyRide and Fleet Services
33. RESOLUTION NO. 26-437 Resolution awarding contract to Electric Pump, of
Des Moines, IA, to provide and install a variable frequency drive (VFD) on a high
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service pump at the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $60,250
34. RESOLUTION NO. 26-438 awarding contract to Aspen Waste Systems, of Des
Moines, IA, for Waste Collection & Disposal Services at City Facilities for July 1,
2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $51,594.12
35. RESOLUTION NO. 26-439 awarding contract to Eocene Environmental Group,
of West Des Moines, IA, for Engineering Services for FY 2025/26 Story County
Edge of Field in the amount not-to-exceed $106,500
36. RESOLUTION NO. 26-440 waiving the City’s Purchasing Policy requirement for
competitive bidding and awarding a contract to Badger Meter, of Milwaukee, WI,
to purchase water meters and related accessories for July 1, 2026, through
June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $222,367.13
37. RESOLUTION NO. 26-441 approving an extension of contract for Solid Rubber
Tires and Accessories for Resource Recovery for July 1, 2026, through June 30,
2027, with SETCO, of Idabel, OK, in the amount of $44,264.68, including freight
38. RESOLUTION NO. 26-442 approving contract and bond for the 69kV
Transmission Line Reconstruction from Top O Hollow Substation to Ames Plant
Substation Watts Electric Company, of Waverly, NE, in the amount of
$3,356,570.41
39. RESOLUTION NO. 26-443 approving Change Order No. 1 with Denco Highway
Construction Corporation, of Mingo, IA, for the 13th Street Emergency Storm
Sewer Pipe Repair in the amount of $10,130
40. RESOLUTION NO. 26-444 approving Change Order No. 1 with Sargent & Lundy
LLC, of Chicago, IL, in the amount of $205,300 for additional Engineering
Services for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) Electric
Generation Facility
41. RESOLUTION NO. 26-445 approving Change Order No. 2 for the Resource
Recovery and Recycling Campus with Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, IA, for Bid
Package 31-1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork, in the amount of $160,851
42. RESOLUTION NO. 26-446 approving Change Order No. 10 with Woodruff
Construction, of Ames, IA, for the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient
Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project in the amount of $230,920.52
43. RESOLUTION NO. 26-447 setting July 28, 2026, as date of Public Hearing for
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
44. RESOLUTION NO. 26-448 setting July 28, 2026, as date of Public Hearing to
consider vacation of an existing public utility easement at Discovery Place 2nd
Addition Subdivision
45. RESOLUTION NO. 26-449 accepting the 2025/26 Shared Use Path
Maintenance Contract No. 1 as completed by TK Concrete, of Pella, IA, in the
amount of $155,901
46. Amendment to ISU Research Park Phase IV, First Addition:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-450 approving Waiver of requirement for a
preliminary plat
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-451 accepting additional easements and
amendments to Agreement for Public Improvements for the First
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Addition
*. ADDITIONAL ITEM City Attorney Recruitment Plan Update
a. Motion accepting recruitment timeline update
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT LOBBY AS THE
OFFICIAL POSTING SITE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS AND PUBLIC
NOTICES: Council Member Betcher pulled the item to clarify for residents that the
Police Department lobby designation was an additional posting site. She emphasized
that the agenda and other notices would continue to be available inside the East
entrance to City Hall. Mayor Haila added that the Police Department lobby was open
24/7, whereas the City Hall entrance was not accessible during evenings and
weekends, which was the rationale for the addition.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-426
designating the Police Department Lobby as the Official Posting Site for City Council
Meeting Agendas and Public Notices.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO AGRILAND FS INC., OF WINTERSET,
IA, FOR FY 2027 FUEL PURCHASES FOR CYRIDE AND FLEET SERVICES:
Council Member Junck noted that she had pulled Item No. 32 to recuse herself from
the vote due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-436
awarding contract to Agriland FS Inc., of Winterset, IA, for FY 2027 Fuel Purchases for
CyRide and Fleet Services.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0-1, Junck abstaining due to conflict of interest. Resolution declared
carried, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Grant Olsen spoke regarding the proposed downtown intermodal facility and its
planned bus transfer point. He expressed concerns about air quality and noise
conditions inside enclosed transit facilities, citing his personal experience at a similar
facility in Nashville. He urged the City Council to critically evaluate air quality data as
well as sound levels before finalizing a design for the Ames facility.
Beau Gilbert voiced concerns regarding the quality of Ames tap water as well as the
current state of water quality in Iowa and throughout the country. He encouraged the
City to invest more resources in water improvement efforts, citing Iowa State University
as a potential resource.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
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DATA CENTERS: Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips, alongside Director of Electric
Services Donald Kom and City Attorney Mark Lambert, presented a comprehensive staff
report on data centers as well as a memo from the City Attorney outlining available legal
actions to regulate data centers.
Staff identified four specific actions from the presented list that it recommended the City
Council pursue at a minimum, regardless of which broader course of action was chosen.
The recommended actions were Nos. 1, 10, 11, and 12, and involved defining data
centers as a use in the zoning ordinance, reconciling the electric tariff and utilities chapter,
adding excess facilities charge provisions to the water utility chapter, and adding similar
provisions to the wastewater utility chapter.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to approve Option No. 1: Temporarily delay any
decision about Lightedge, or any other data center, locating within Ames and request
additional information.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to ask staff to pursue the changes
recommended in action Nos. 1, 10, 11, and 12.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Haila recessed the meeting at 7:26 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:32 p.m.
CONSTRUCTION ADVISOR SERVICES FOR AMES FIRE STATION NO. 2
PROJECT: City Manager Steve Schainker explained that, following a City Council
Workshop on alternative project delivery methods, the City issued a request for proposals
for a construction advisor to serve in the capacity of the owner's representative and De
Novo, Inc. had been selected.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-452 approving
agreement with Denovo, Inc., of West Des Moines, IA, for Construction Advisor Services
for Ames Fire Station No. 2 Project in the amount of $95,000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR 5120 TABOR DRIVE: Planner
Benjamin Campbell presented the preliminary plat for a property on the south side of
Tabor Drive, north of the new Lutheran Church of Hope. The applicant proposed to satisfy
the 10% open space requirement of the Floating Suburban Residential Low Density (FS-
RL) zoning by joining the Sunset Ridge Homeowners Association.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
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Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-453 and
approve the Preliminary Plat with the condition that prior to Final Plat approval the
applicant provides proof the property is part of the Sunset Ridge HOA as dues -paying
properties for the purpose of meeting open space set-aside requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONVEYANCE PARCEL PLAT OF SURVEY WITH
UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR 701 DAYTON AVENUE: Planner Campbell explained
that the conveyance parcel plat of survey was brought before the City Council because
the applicant declined to provide the easement documents that staff require d as
companion items to the plat when existing water and sewer utility mains cross the
property. The applicant contended that a prescriptive easement already existed in the
City's favor, making formal easement documents unnecessary.
The Public Input 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. 2 as follows:
• Conditionally accept the Plat of Survey by directing the Planning Director to
approve the Plat of Survey with water main and sanitary sewer easement
documents consistent with the attached examples, or as approved by the City
Attorney. Both the plat and easements must be recorded prior to approval of a
Minor Site Development Plan for the new use.
• Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-454 Approving Conveyance Parcel Plat of Survey
with Utility Easements for 701 Dayton Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
RESOLUTION APPROVING DOWNTOWN FACADE GRANTS FOR SPRING OF
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26: Planner Campbell reported that six facade grants were being
presented for City Council approval, five new maintenance grants and one traditional
grant. Staff confirmed that all requests complied with program requirements and that
sufficient funding existed in the grant pool to award all six without any competitive ranking
process being necessary.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-455 and
approve the Downtown Facade Improvement and Maintenance Grants as proposed by
the applicants for:
a. 118 Main Street (Traditional) for up to $23,000 in estimated eligible costs for
facade repairs and requiring the front door to be recessed.
b. 118 Main Street (Maintenance) for up to $14,509.73 in estimated eligible costs
for facade and roof repairs.
c. 413 Kellogg Avenue (Maintenance) for up to $23,000 in estimated eligible costs
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for facade repairs and $2,000 in design fees.
d. 236 Main Street (Maintenance) for up to $23,000 in estimated eligible costs for
facade repairs and $2,000 in design fees.
e. 203, 205, and 207 Main Street (Maintenance) for up to $23,000 in estimate
eligible costs for facade and foundation repairs and $2,000 in design fees.
f. 226-228 Main Street (Maintenance) for up to $23,000 in estimate eligible costs
for facade and foundation repairs and $1,800 in design fees.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER - STAINING UPDATE: Parks and
Recreation Director Keith Abraham reported that, following the City Council's direction in
the March 24th meeting, a larger mock-up of the staining had been completed in late June
on the north side of the building. Staff reviewed the results and was satisfied,
recommending that staining proceed for the entire building. Director Abraham noted that
the contractor was performing the work at no current cost to the City. However, the
contractor had submitted a notice of potential claim for approximately $52,000, which the
contractor could pursue in the future.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to
speak.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR CONVENIENCE GENERAL SERVICES (CGS)
DISTRICT STANDARDS RELATED TO FUELING POSITIONS: Planner Campbell
presented a proposed Zoning Text Amendment to the Convenience General Services
(CGS) district that would create a special use permit process allowing convenience
stores with gas stations to exceed the current limit of five fuel pumps. Staff
recommended Alternative No. 1, which did not include a waiver of second and third
readings.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing.
Travis Small, Real Estate Development Manager with KwikStar/KwikTrip, spoke in
support of Alternative No. 2 and explained that the company's timeline was constrained
by a purchase agreement with the seller and that the extended text amendment
process, combined with the forthcoming Zoning Board of Adjustment process, ha d
consumed a significant portion of the due diligence period. He requested that the City
Council waive second and third readings so that KwikTrip could finalize civil design
plans and submit them to staff, enabling the City Council to consider the full project,
including the proposed roundabout, at the next meeting.
The Public Hearing was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to
speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Alternative No. 2: Pass on first reading
an ordinance on a Zoning Text Amendment revising the Convenience General Service
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(CGS) Standards in Section 29.810(2) and (3) to require a Special Use Permit for all
fueling stations, and suspend the rules to approve on second and third readings and
adopt the text amendment.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1, Beatty-Hansen dissenting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to suspend the rules and allow for second and
third readings.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1, Beatty-Hansen dissenting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to pass on second reading an ordinance on a
Zoning Text Amendment revising the Convenience General Service (CGS) Standards
in Section 29.810(2) and (3) to require a Special Use Permit for all fueling stations.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1, Beatty-Hansen dissenting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 4600 on a Zoning Text Amendment revising the Convenience
General Service (CGS) Standards in Section 29.810(2) and (3) to require a Special
Use Permit for all fueling stations.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1, Beatty-Hansen dissenting. Motion declared carried.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen clarified that she was supportive of passing the first
reading of the ordinance, but was not supportive of suspending the rules to allow for
second and third readings.
HEARING ON 2025/26 CDBG WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (S 3RD STREET-
S RUSSELL AVENUE TO S OAK AVENUE) AND (S MAPLE AVENUE - S 2ND
STREET TO S 4TH STREET): The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor
Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Corrieri, to accept the report of bids and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 26-456 approving final plans and specifications and awarding a
contract to Iowa Water & Waste Systems LLC, of Boone, IA, in the amount of
$490,722.50.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON THE 2026/27 AIRPORT AIRSIDE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
(RECONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY 01/19): Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public
Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Alternative No. 1:
• Accept the report of bids.
• Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-457 approving final plans and specifications for the
2026/27 Airport Airside Improvements Project (Reconstruction of Runway 01/19)
and awarding a contract for the Base Bids and Bid Alternate A to Flynn Company,
Inc., of Dubuque, IA, in the amount of $19,118,791, contingent upon FAA
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concurrence and receipt of the necessary Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
grant funding.
• Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-458 approving submission of the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant application
requesting federal funding for the full 2026/27 Airport Airside Improvements
Project (Reconstruction of Runway 01/19), including the Base Bid and Bid
Alternate A.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed
by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
CITY ASSESSOR TERM OF OFFICE: The Public Input was opened and closed by
Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to pass on first reading an ordinance clarifying
the term of office for the City Assessor.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to suspend the rules and allow for second and
third readings.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to pass on second reading an ordinance
clarifying the term of office for the City Assessor.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 4599 clarifying the term of office for the City Assessor.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE APPROVED FLOATING
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (FS-RM) WITH MASTER PLAN FOR
THE BLUFFS AT 4899 EVEREST AVENUE: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher,
to pass on second reading an ordinance to amend the approved Floating Suburban
Residential Medium Density (FS-RM) with Master Plan for The Bluffs at 4899 Everest
Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE
NORTHEAST GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT (O-GNE) STANDARDS: Moved by
Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to pass on second reading an ordinance on a Zoning
Text Amendment modifying the Northeast Gateway Overlay District (O-GNE)
Standards.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
were five items for consideration. The first item was a memo regarding base bid
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adjustments to the Ames Animal Services project from Fleet Services Director Corey
Mellies. This item was noted to be for information only.
A request for annexation at 1901 South Dayton Avenue from Manatt’s Environmental
Manager Joe Mills was the second item.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to refer to staff for memo.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The third item was a request from Bonnie Alley regarding considerations for the
Mortenson Road Corridor Study.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to refer to staff for an updated speed analysis.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The fourth item was regarding support for the Data Center proposal from Ames Regional
Economic Alliance, which was noted to be for information only.
A memo from Planner Justin Moore regarding a request to waive the requirement for
Rural Subdivision covenants for a Plat of Survey at 2702 North Dakota Avenue was the
final item.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to let requestor know that the City Council was
not interested in waiving the requirement.
Vote on Motion: 5-0-1, Gartin abstaining due to conflict of interest. Motion declared
carried.
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 Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff to send information
regarding water sources and quality in Ames to Public Forum speaker Beau Gilbert.
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 21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently in litigation
or where litigation is imminent.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to go into Closed Session at 8:09 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Ex-officio Anderson exited the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
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The City Council reconvened Regular Session at 8:22 p.m.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-459 approving a
settlement agreement with Alison Southern in the amount of $75,000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor,
and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn the meeting at
8:23 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