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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on October 13, 2026, and Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on October 20, 2026To:Mayor & City Council From:City Clerk's Office Date:October 27, 2026 Subject:Approval of Minutes Item No. 2 MEMO Attached for the City Council's review are the minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting on October 13, 2026 and minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on October 20, 2026. ATTACHMENT(S): C26-1013 Summary.pdf C26-1020.pdf Administration 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 1 1 1 SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA OCTOBER 13, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00 p.m. on the 13th day of October, 2026, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty - Hansen, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck and Anita Rollins. Ex officio Trey Anderson was also present. Council Member Gloria Betcher joined the meeting electronically. Council Member Amber Corrieri was absent. PROCLAMATION FOR “ECOFAIR DAY,” OCTOBER 17, 2026: October 17, 2026, was proclaimed “EcoFair Day” by Mayor Haila. He noted that the City’s 13th EcoFair would be held at City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to noon and would offer free sustainability -related exhibits, activities, music, and information, including displays of electric and hybrid vehicles, the Ames Public Library bookmobile, and City EcoSmart programs. Energy Services Coordinator Layne Fober, Stormwater Specialist Jacob Moore and Civil Engineer II Noel Steckelberg accepted the proclamation. PROCLAMATION FOR “NATIONAL COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH,” OCTOBER 2026: Mayor Haila proclaimed October 2026 as “National Community Planning Month ,” recognizing the role of planning in shaping the community and the contributions of planners, commission members, neighborhood groups, and residents. Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann, alongside Planners Benjamin Campbell, Justin Moore, and Amelia Schoeneman, accepted the proclamation. PROCLAMATION FOR “WATERSHED AWARENESS MONTH,” OCTOBER 2026: Mayor Haila proclaimed October 2026 as “Watershed Awareness Month”, recognizing regional collaboration and the importance of water monitoring, stewardship, green infrastructure, soil health, and native vegetation to water quality, flood resilience, public health, agriculture, wildlife, and recreation. Stormwater Specialist Moore and Engineer Steckelberg accepted the proclamation. CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve the Consent Agenda. 4. Motion approving payment of claims 5. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of September 16-30, 2026 6. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on September 22, 2026, and Special City Council Meeting on September 29, 2026 7. Motion approving Minutes of Civil Service Commission Meeting on August 27, 2026 8. Motion approving addition of Outdoor Service Privilege to Class C Retail Alcohol License - AJ's Bar & Grill, 2514 Chamberlain Street, Pending Favorable Inspection 9. Motion approving new 5-Day (November 10-14, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 520 6th Street 2 2 2 10. Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - North Grand Cinema, 2801 Grand Avenue Ste 1300 11. Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses: a. The Break Room (formerly Sam's Place), 125 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending Dramshop Review b. Southgate Ames Iowa, 110 Airport Road, Class E Retail Alcohol License c. Target Store T-1170, 320 S Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License d. Wasabi Ames, 926 S 16th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service e. Daisy's, 1620 S Kellogg Avenue Ste 108, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service f. London Underground LLC, 212 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending Dramshop Review g. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames, 2100 SE 16th Street, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License 12. Motion to initiate voluntary annexation of property located at 4140 University Boulevard 13. Motion accepting Fiscal Year 2026/27 First Quarter Financial Report 14. Motion authorizing the Police Department to apply for and participate in the 2026 Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program 15. Requests from Mucky Duck Pub for Novemberfest on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (with rain date of November 14, 2026): a. Motion approving amendment to Class C Retail Alcohol License for temporary extension of outdoor service area for Mucky Duck Pub, 3100 South Duff Avenue b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-613 approving the suspension of parking regulations along the south side of Crystal Street from 110 Crystal Street to Opal Drive from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 16. Requests from Ames Regional Economic Alliance for Campustown Cocoa Crawl on December 4, 2026: a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit b. Motion approving blanket Vending License c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-614 approving closure of Campustown Lot Y and adjacent portion of Chamberlain Street, including the closure of 19 metered parking spaces, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. d. RESOLUTION NO. 26-615 approving waiver of fees for blanket Vending License ($50 loss to the City Clerk's Office) e. RESOLUTION NO. 26-616 approving waiver of enforcement and fees for metered parking ($38 loss to the Parking Fund) f. RESOLUTION NO. 26-617 approving usage of electricity in Campustown Court and waiver of fees for electricity 17. RESOLUTION NO. 26-618 amending COTA Fall Special Project Grant with Rolling Hills Chamber Music Association 18. RESOLUTION NO. 26-619 approving submission of the Story County Community Foundation Community Betterment Grant on behalf of Homeless Outreach and 3 3 3 Support Team (HOST) 19. RESOLUTION NO. 26-620 appointing Joani Miller to serve on ASSET Board 20. RESOLUTION NO. 26-621 accepting Iowa DNR Solid Waste Alternatives Program grant funding in the amount of $24,999 for Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (Customer Convenience Center) 21. RESOLUTINO NO. 26-622 waiving the City’s Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and awarding a three-year contract to Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., of Tinley Park, IL, for Emerson SureService for the Power Plant in the amount of $118,096 22. RESOLUTION NO. 26-623 waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive proposals and approving a Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, of Cedar Rapids, IA, for the Lincoln Way (Grand Avenue to University Boulevard) Corridor Study in an amount not to exceed $116,500 23. RESOLUTION NO. 26-624 approving five-year agreement with Priority Dispatch for Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) services in the amount of $37,752 per year 24. RESOLUTION NO. 26-625 approving Agreement between Ames Human Relations Commission and Iowa Office of Civil Rights regarding intake and investigation of Civil Rights Complaints 25. RESOLUTION NO. 26-626 approving Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates for design of a third lime slaker at the Water Treatment Plant 26. RESOLUTION NO. 26-627 approving Remote Parking Agreement for 4803 and 4723 Lincoln Way, Friendship Ark and Overflow Thrift Store 27. Contracts for the purchase of single- and three-phase pad-mounted transformers for the Electric Services Department: a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-628 awarding contract to Border States, of Ames, IA, in an amount not-to-exceed $69,243.13, inclusive of all applicable sales taxes b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-629 awarding contract to RESCO, of Ankeny, IA, in an amount not-to-exceed $148,369.87, inclusive of all applicable sales taxes 28. RESOLUTION NO. 26-630 awarding contract to Crouch Recreation, of Elkhorn, NE, for playground equipment and installation for O'Neil Park, 300 S. Maple, in the amount of $139,035 29. RESOLUTION NO. 26-631 awarding a three-year contract to Kahua, Inc., of Alpharetta, GA, for Construction Management Software services for Public Works in the amount of $274,900 30. RESOLUTION NO. 26-632 approving amendments to Master Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc., of Ames, IA, for 2026/27 Airport Airside Improvements Project (Reconstruction of Runway 01/19) 31. RESOLUTION NO. 26-633 approving contract and bond for Fire Suppression Systems Work with Tri-City Fire Protection, LLC, of Davenport, IA, in the amount of $169,284 (Resource Recovery & Recycling Campus) 32. RESOLUTION NO. 26-634 accepting Sanitary Sewer Easement on State of Iowa Property for Sanitary Sewer along State Avenue 4 4 4 33. RESOLUTION NO. 26-635 approving Electric Utility Easement on State of Iowa property at 1700 University Boulevard 34. RESOLUTION NO. 26-636 approving Change Order No. 1 for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus with Story Construction Co., of Ames, IA, for Construction Manager as Advisor Services, in the amount of $209,287.30 35. RESOLUTION NO. 26-637 approving Change Order No. 4 for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus with Jensen Builders, LTD., of Des Moines, IA, for Bid Package 3-1 – Concrete & Steel Work, in the amount of $75,764.25 36. RESOLUTION NO. 26-638 accepting the North River Valley Well Field and Pipeline Project as completed by Keller Excavating, Inc., of Boone, IA, in the final amount of $10,002,788.91 37. RESOLUTION NO. 26-639 accepting the landscaping requirement at 4120 E. 13th Street - JT Warehouse Distribution Center as completed, and releasing financial security in full 38. RESOLUTION NO. 26-640 accepting 2024/25 Right-of-Way Restoration Program as completed by Alpha Landscapes, of Johnston, IA, in the amount of $115,417.53 39. Sunset Ridge North Second Addition Final Plat a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-641 accepting the Public Improvements Agreement b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-642 approving the Major Final Plat for Sunset Ridge North Second Addition 40. RESOLUTION NO. 26-643 approving City of Ames proposed Plat of Survey for Land in Rural Story County for Future Water Wells and Open Space located southeast of Ames near I-35 and 260th Street Roll Call Vote: 5-0. 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. 219/233 SONDROL AVENUE – SANITARY SEWER: Mayor Haila noted that there was a scheduling conflict for the applicant and they were requesting that the item be tabled to a future agenda. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to table the item to a future agenda. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR BLUFFS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CHANGE FOR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO LANE WIDENING OR ROUNDABOUT TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY: Public Works Director Justin Clausen presented the item to be considered that the City and Story County were planning a roundabout at Cameron School Road and George Washington Carver Avenue, with plans expected to return to the CityCouncil in fall 2027. The project was estimated at about $3.7 million, with a possible $500,000 state grant. If funding fell short, the roundabout might need to be reconsidered. Under the proposed development agreement, the developer would be responsible for 5 5 5 road widening and traffic signals if the roundabout did not proceed. The developer asked the City to take over the widening as well, and Director Clausen outlined three options: City responsibility for both projects, City responsibility for only the roundabout, or waiting until the January grant decision. The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila. Luke Jensen, RES Development, said the change would give the development team certainty to move forward with additional investment, including medium -density housing, and said the developer preferred Option No. 1 under which the City assumed responsibility for both improvements. Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak. Council Member Corrieri joined the meeting at 6:21 p.m. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to accept Option No. 1: City taking on the project for either a roundabout or lane widening and signal. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM LIMITED ALLEY OPT-OUT CRITERIA: Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips, alongside Director Clausen, presented the item, explaining that staff reviewed alley-adjacent properties after the City Council’s August discussion and found the prior five opt -out criteria too restrictive. Staff proposed three criteria: the property must abut an alley, not be served from the alley, and not have a primary driveway that front’s the street. About 333 of 913 alley-adjacent properties would qualify. Eligible households could opt out of the $7.75 monthly fee, and staff would send block-specific notices explaining collection-location options for those wishing to continue service. The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Alternative No. 1: Direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance allowing recycling opt-out if the property: a) abuts an alley, b) does not have a primary driveway access that goes to a street frontage, and c) is not receiving recycling collection service in the alley. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SIGNAGE FOR CHURCHES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES: Building Official Sarah VanMeeteren, alongside Director Diekmann, introduced the item as a follow up from prior communications to the City Council, where a text amendment was requested for signage exceeding current standards for institutional uses in residential zones, which were limited to 16 square feet. Staff presented alternatives to allow larger signs on larger sites within residential areas, with a 16-foot placement-height limit, and recommended a separate review of electronic message signs and lighting in residential areas due to brightness 6 6 6 concerns. Director Diekmann said the City generally regulated signs through by-right standards and that the height limit was intended to keep signs near ground level and below the roofline. The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila. Jason Dietzenbach, Avec Design, said the proposed sign would be about 42 feet high on a building set back roughly 220 feet from the property line. He said the site’s size, setback, and traffic speeds supported a larger, higher sign for visibility and wayfinding. He acknowledged the issue should have been addressed earlier but had been overlooked. He also said a monument sign had not yet been included, partly for budget reasons. Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to approve Alternative No. 1: Direct staff to draft a text amendment that utilizes the CGS Zoning standards for sites greater than four acres if the signs are not internally illuminated (this includes electronic message signs) and the sign is not above the roof line of the structure or 16 feet above grade, whichever is less. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to come back with some proposed standards regarding digital displays and sign lighting in residential zones. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. MOTION DIRECTING STAFF TO BEGIN PROACTIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR CAMPUSTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT: Building Official Van Meeteren, reported that planning staff inspected Campustown businesses after receiving a letter about area conditions and found 11 nuisance violations . Notices were issued, and all but one property had corrected the issue or were in the process of doing so. Staff were recommending adding Campustown to ongoing proactive enforcement rather than scheduling separate sweeps. The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to move Alternative No. 2: Directing staff to begin proactive enforcement throughout the year for commercial properties in the Campustown Business District. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON SALE AND ISSUANCE OF ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026D, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $53,930,000 : Finance Director Corey Goodenow, alongside PFM Managing Director Susanne Gerlach, reported that Moody’s assigned the bonds an AA3 rating and that the 30-year term would help spread costs for the generation project. Although six bidders had registered, technical issues with the 7 7 7 bidding platform resulted in only two bids, one of which was nonconforming. Robert W. Baird was the sole conforming bidder, with a true interest cost of about 5.12%, slightly above the earlier 5.08% estimate. Director Gerlach recommended proceeding rather than rebidding, noting the small difference between the two bids, strong pricing relative to the market, and the bonds’ 2034 call feature for possible refinancing. PFM planned to review alternative bidding platforms. The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Alternative No. 1: Adopt the following resolutions authorizing the issuance of a not to exceed amount of $53,930,000 in Electric Revenue Bonds: • RESOLUTION NO. 26-644 providing for the issuance and securing the payment of future obligations for the purposes of borrowing money for the City’s Municipal Electric Utility • RESOLUTION NO. 26-645 authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement and providing for issuance of Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2026D and other documents related to the bonds Roll Call Vote: 6-0 Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and herby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON AMES ANIMAL SERVICES FACILITY: Assistant City Manager Phillips, alongside Director of Fleet Services Corey Mellies and Police Chief Geoff Huff, reported that the City received seven bids for the Ames Animal Services Facility. Harold Pike Construction submitted the low base bid at about $5.5 million, roughly $59,000 above the project budget before eight add alternates. Staff identified possible value-engineering savings of $100,000 to $200,000 but wanted to retain at least a $250,000 contingency for renovation unknowns. Assistant City Manager Phillips asked the City Council to accept the bid report and delay award while staff reviewed cost reductions with the design team and low bidder. Staff also requested direction on which alternates to explore. The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Haila. Max Rothschild, Ames Animal Shelter volunteer, thanked the City Council for considering the add alternates and urged them to include all of them. He said the project should be something the community can be proud of, with adequate parking for volunteers, and questioned concerns about cost given the expected sale of the current property. He also stressed that epoxy flooring and dog shade areas should be prioritized because they support animal care. Tim Stewart, Ames Animal Shelter volunteer, praised the shelter’s dedicated staff and volunteers. He said proposed additions such as outdoor cat enclosures, shaded dog exercise areas, and extra parking would improve staff operations and were important for proper animal care. He thanked the City Council for supporting the project. 8 8 8 Jennifer Hubbs, Ames Animal Shelter volunteer, thanked the City Council and community for supporting the project and recognized the shelter’s volunteers, noting that the five full- time employees relied heavily on volunteer help. She said increased volunteer participation, including individuals meeting Medicaid -related volunteer requirements, made additional parking important. She urged the City Council to help fully fund the project. Mayor Haila closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to approve Alternative No. 1: Accept the report of bids and delay the award to provide staff additional time to evaluate the bids and project budget and for staff investigation of seven of the eight add alternatives, excluding the building automation. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON SPLIT TREATMENT MODIFICATIONS PROJECT AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT: City Manager Steve Schainker described the split-treatment modification as a process-improvement project developed through work by Iowa State University (ISU) student interns. He noted the project was expected to improve efficiency and that its cost would be recovered through savings within approximately a year and a half. 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 approve Alternative No. 1: • Accept the report of bids • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-646 approving the final plans and specifications, and awarding a contract to Orchard Inc., of Grimes, IA, in the amount of $182,8000 Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion/Resolution declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and herby made a portion of these Minutes. RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ONTARIO PARK AND ONTARIO TOWNES: Planner Campbell presented the preliminary plat for the former ISU property on Ontario Road, which included 26 single-family lots east of Scholl Road and a townhome area with 71 units planned for the west side. The west side was shown as one lot for now, with a later plat to create individual townhome lots. Final plat approval would depend on the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and open-space covenants. Staff recommended approval and noted that Scholl Road reconstruction incentives, a $425,000 maximum sale price, and a 50% rental cap would be addressed later in a development agreement. The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Haila. Max Porter raised concerns about traffic, notice, parked RVs affecting sight lines, bus turns from Hyland Avenue onto Ontario Street, and the project’s density. He asked the City Council to reconsider the traffic and notice issues. 9 9 9 Mayor Haila closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak. Council Member Betcher raised a concern that the development being referred to as “Ontario Park” could be confused with the City’s future Ontario Park. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to ask the developer to consider a different name for the east side housing development, with the word “park” excluded to avoid confusion. Vote on Motion: 5-1, Gartin opposed. Motion declared carried. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff regarding buses making left turns from Hyland Avenue onto Ontario Street, post reconstruction. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26- 647approving the Preliminary Plat for Ontario Development with a condition for final street tree planting plan and for coordination of tree planting with driveway permit approvals subject to staff review with Final Plat, subject to the third reading and adoption of th e rezoning ordinance and PUD. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and herby made a portion of these Minutes. INITIATING THE CREATION OF AND AMENDMENTS TO URBAN RENEWAL AREAS (URA): Director Diekmann presented ten proposed urban renewal area plans or amendments. Staff was requesting that the City Council review the proposed boundaries and project scopes and set public hearings for November 10, 2026. Director Diekmann emphasized that approving the plans would only create a framework for possible future projects and would not award tax increment financing; any private incentive would require separate City Council approval and a development agreement. Director Diekmann said the proposals responded to state-law changes affecting property taxes and incentives. They were intended to help finance City projects, support future economic development, and expand selected areas for reinvestment. He noted that project estimates were preliminary, boundaries and plans could be amended later, and staff was working to complete approvals before year-end. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to add the JT Warehouse Subdivision to the East 13th Urban Renewal Area. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried. 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. 1: • Refer the URA Plans to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a 10 10 10 recommendation • Designate Kelly Diekmann, as the City representative for the consultation meetings with affected tax entities. • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-648 Establishing a Date of Public Hearing of November 10, 2026, for the Creation of the North Growth Urban Renewal Area • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-649 Establishing a Date of Public Hearing of November 10, 2026, for the Creation of the East Industrial Urban Renewal Area • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-650 Establishing a Date of Public Hearing of November 10, 2026, for the Creation of the East 13th Street Urban Renewal Area, amended to add the JT Warehouse Subdivision • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-651 Establishing a Date of Public Hearing of November 10, 2026, for the Creation of the Ontario & Scholl Road Urban Renewal Area • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-652 Establishing a Date of Public Hearing on November 10, 2026, for Amendment of the Downtown Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-653 Establishing a Date of Public Hearing on November 10, 2026, for Amendment of the North Dayton Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-654 Establishing a Date of Public Hearing on November 10, 2026, for Amendment of the Campustown Urban Renewal Area • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-655 Establishing a Date of Public Hearing on November 10, 2026, for Amendment of the Barilla Urban Renewal Area • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-656 Establishing a Date of Public Hearing on November 10, 2026, for Amendment of the ISU Research Park Urban Renewal Area • Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-657 Establishing a Date of Public Hearing on November 10, 2026, for Amendment of the South Bell Urban Renewal Area and Urban Renewal Area Number 5 Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and herby made a portion of these Minutes. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY ELECTRIC RATES: The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code regarding Electric Rates, charges, and other services. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ON REZONING OF PROPERTY AT ONTARIO STREET AND SCHOLL ROAD FROM SPECIAL PURPOSE GOVERNMENT/AIRPORT DISTRICT (S-GA) TO FLOATING SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (FS-RL) WITH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) OVERLAY AND MASTER PLAN: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on second reading an ordinance 11 11 11 rezoning property at Ontario Street and Scholl Road from Special Purpose Government/Airport District (S-GA) to Floating Suburban Residential Low Density (FS- RL) with Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay and Master Plan. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REZONING PROPERTY AT 259 AND 263 HYLAND AVENUE FROM RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RH) WITH WEST UNIVERSITY IMPACTED DISTRICT OVERLAY (O- UIW) TO RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RH) WITH WEST UNIVERSITY PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT DISTRICT OVERLAY (O-WUPED) WITH A MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Director Diekmann reported that the Zoning Board of Adjustment had approved the required rear-yard setback variance. The revised plan reflected the setback change, so the City Council could proceed with the ordinance. The applicant requested that the City Council waive the usual schedule and complete the third reading so construction could begin before the end of October. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning property at 259 and 263 Hyland Avenue from Residential High Density (RH) with West University Impacted District Overlay (O-UIW) to Residential High Density (RH) with West University Pedestrian Enhancement District Overlay (O-WUPED) with a Major Site Development Plan. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to suspend the rules to allow for third reading and adoption. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4609 rezoning property at 259 and 263 Hyland Avenue from Residential High Density (RH) with West University Impacted District Overlay (O-UIW) to Residential High Density (RH) with West University Pedestrian Enhancement District Overlay (O-WUPED) with a Major Site Development Plan. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4607 ON REZONING 5571 HYDE AVENUE (HAYDEN’S PRESERVE) TO PARTIALLY REZONE THE SITE TO FLOATING SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW (FS-RL) DENSITY WITH AND AMENDED MASTER PLAN: Director Diekmann explained Hayden’s Preserve needed a wholly new development agreement, which staff had been working on but was not yet completed. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to table the third reading and adoption of an ordinance rezoning 5571 Hyde Avenue (Hayden’s Preserve to partially rezone the site to Floating Suburban Residential Low (FS-RL) Density with an Amended Master Plan to a future City Council Meeting. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 12 12 12 THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4608 ON REZONING FOR GREENBRIAR DEVELOPMENT AT 4600 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER TO FLOATING SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW (FS-RL) DENSITY WITH MASTER PLAN: Director Diekmann explained that there was a condition that a final plat be submitted to ensure the boundary of the rezoning reflected the property that was being submitted. This was not submitted until this past Monday, so the agreement could not be finalized. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to table the third reading and adoption of an ordinance rezoning Greenbriar Development at 4600 George Washington Carver to Floating Suburban Residential Low (FS-RL) Density with Master Plan to a future City Council Meeting. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there were nine items for consideration. The first item was a memo regarding the noise permit process from Chief Huff. This was a memo from a request and was informational only. A memo regarding a request to change the lapse of approval timeframe for special use permits in Section 29.1503(6) from Planner Moore was the second item. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to place the item on a future agenda. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The third item regarding a homelessness issue from Keith Arneson and the seventh item regarding a request for resolution on a bus continuously parked in public right-of-way at the 300 block of South 4th Street from Renee Gilmore were addressed together. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to request a memo from staff to summarize all past memos on the subject of persons residing in their vehicles and detail the options for parking and sleeping in vehicles in a commercial or industrial zone with permission or on City property and to include information regarding regulations in other communities as well. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. A memo on radon requirements for rental properties from Building Official Van Meeteren was the fourth item. Moved by Junck, seconded by Rollins, to place the item on a future agenda. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The fifth item was a request for administrative and policy review on chickens on residential property from James Benn. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to thank the resident for their input. 13 13 13 Vote on Motion: 3-3. Corrieri, Betcher, and Rollins dissenting. Mayor Haila voted nay to break the tie. Motion failed. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff summarizing current City code regarding chickens and number of complaints received related to chickens in the last 24 months. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. A request for sidewalk and pedestrian crossing signs on South 16th Street from Allie Sankot was the sixth item. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. A memo on the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus progress update from Director of Clausen was the eighth item. This item was noted to be for information only. The final item was a memo from Planner Moore regarding a Kwik Star request to initiate zoning text changes to signage regulations in the design standards of Convenience General Service Zones (CGS). Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to place the item on a future agenda. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: The Mayor and City Council Members 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 place a policy discussion of the Packet of Communications to Council on a future agenda . Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to request a memo from staff to address the issue on overflowing trash cans in the Campustown and Downtown Business Districts. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Haila asked Interim City Attorney Jane Chang if there was legal reason to go into Closed Session. Attorney Chang replied in the affirmative, citing Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(K), to discuss security-Related plans or reports. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to go into Closed Session at 9:02 p.m. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Ex officio Anderson exited the meeting at 9:02 p.m. 14 14 14 Council Member Betcher exited the meeting at 9:03 p.m. The City Council reconvened Regular Session at 9:07 p.m. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-658 approving the Story County Courthouse Security Plan. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Junck, seconded by Corrieri, to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m. Vote on Motion. 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. _______________________________ ______________________________ Allison Mae Warrenburg, Principal Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor _______________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk 15 1 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA OCTOBER 20, 2026 The Special Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Anita Rollins at 2:01 p.m. on the 20th day of October, 2026, in Conference Room 235 in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, and Rachel Junck. Mayor John Haila and ex officio Trey Anderson were absent. CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Pro Tem Rollins asked Attorney Amy Reasner, consulting attorney for the City from Lynch Dallas Legal, if there was a legal reason to go into Closed Session. Attorney Reasner replied in the affirmative, citing Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c), to discuss matters presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to go into Closed Session at 2:02 p.m. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 2:48 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adjourn the meeting at 2:48 p.m. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ______________________________ ______________________________ Taylor Swanson, Deputy City Clerk Anita Rollins, Mayor Pro Tem ______________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk 16