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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JUNE 14, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.

PRESENTATION:
1. Presentation by Brand Endeavor regarding visioning

**THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING WILL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 7 PM.**

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.
2. Motion approving payment of claims
3. Motion approving Minutes of Special Meetings of May 17, 2011, and June 6, 2011, and Regular Meeting of May 24, 2011
4. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for May 16-31, 2011 (Click here for more information.)
5. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants (Click here for more information.)
6. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits, wine permits, and liquor licenses: (Click here for more information.)

a. Class A Liquor w/Outdoor Service Green Hills Residents Association, 2200 Hamilton Drive, #100
b. Class E Liquor MMDG Spirits, 126A Welch Avenue
c. Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine AJs Liquor, 4518 Mortensen Road, #109
d. Special Class C Liquor Hickory Park, 1404 South Duff Avenue

7. Motion authorizing submission of grant application to Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (Click here for more information.)
8. Resolution approving the annual Ames International Partner Cities Association (AIPCA) contract (Click here for more information.)
9. Resolution approving 2011/12 Human Service Contract with Childserve (Click here for more information.)
10. Resolution approving 2011/12 Human Service Contract with Heartland Senior Services (Click here for more information.)
11. Resolution approving termination and release of Restrictive Covenants at Bloomington and Stange Commercial Node (Click here for more information.)
12. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for WPC Switchgear Maintenance; setting July 14, 2011, as bid due date and July 26, 2011, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information.)
13. Resolution awarding contract to Independent Salt Co., of Kanopolis, KS, in the amount of $63.64/ton for purchase of Rock Salt for 2011/12 Ice Control Program (Click here for more information.)
14. Resolution awarding contract to KA Steel, Inc., of Lemont, IL, in the amount of $.75/gallon for purchase of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite for Water Treatment and Power Plant (Click here for more information.)
15. Resolution awarding contract to Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for Electric Services Fuel Supply (Click here for more information.)
16. Contract awards for Level Detection Systems for Power Plant: (Click here for more information.)

a. Resolution awarding contract for Radio Frequency Point Level Detection System to Venture Measurement of Minnetonka, Minnesota, in the amount of $21,613.76, plus applicable sales taxes and shipping costs
b. Resolution awarding contract for Microwave Point Level Detection System to L & J Technologies, of Hillside, Illinois, in the amount of $19,645.18, plus applicable sales taxes and shipping costs
c. Resolution awarding contract for Tilt Switch Level Detection System to Electro-Sensors, Inc., of Minnetonka, Minnesota, in the amount of $4,685.00, plus applicable sales taxes and shipping costs

17. Resolution awarding contract to Western Lime Corp., of West Bend, WI, in the amount of $133/ton for purchase of Pebble Lime (Click here for more information.)
18. Resolution awarding contract to Barr Engineering Company in an amount not to exceed $50,505 for Construction Inspection Services for WPC SCADA Phase II Project (Click here for more information.)
19. Resolution approving renewal of contract for purchase of Water Meters and Related Parts and Service (Click here for more information.)
20. Resolution approving increase in Purchase Order amount for waste disposal at Boone County Landfill (Click here for more information.)
21. Resolution approving contract and bond for East 13th Street Improvements (I-35 Ramps to 570th Street) (Click here for more information.)
22. Resolution approving contract and bond for WPC Facility SCADA Phase II Project (Click here for more information.)
23. Resolution approving Change Order to Engineering Services Agreement for Grand Avenue (South 16th Street north) (Click here for more information.)
24. Resolution approving completion of Year 4 of Water Treatment Plant 5-Year Well Rehabilitation Project (Click here for more information.)
25. Resolution awarding contract to Northway Well & Pump Company of Waukee, IA, in the amount of $54,460 for Year 5 of Water Treatment Plant 5-Year Well Rehabilitation Project (Click here for more information.)
26. Requests for Midnight Madness on July 9, 2011: (Click here for more information.)

a. Resolution approving closure of certain streets and parking lots on July 9 and 10, 2011
b. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
c. Motion approving 5-day Class B Beer Permit and Outdoor Service Area in City Hall Parking Lot N
d. Motion approving tapping of up to 7 kegs at once during post-race party with maximum of 20 kegs total during the evening
e. Resolution approving waiver of fee for use of electricity in Parking Lot N and in Main Street Cultural District (MSCD)

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. The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public; however, at no time is it appropriate to use profane, obscene, or slanderous language. The Mayor may limit the time given to each speaker.

PERMITS, PETITIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS:
27. Motion approving new Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine licenses for: (Click here for more information.)

a. Kum & Go #200, 4510 Mortensen Road
b. Kum & Go #214, 111 Duff Avenue
c. Kum & Go #215, 4506 Lincoln Way
d. Kum & Go #216, 203 Welch Avenue

28. Motion approving new 5-Day Class C Liquor License for Olde Main Brewing Co. at Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Blvd (Click here for more information.)
29. Motion approving new 5-Day Class C Liquor License for Olde Main Brewing Co. at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue (Click here for more information.)

HEARINGS:
30. McFarland Clinic Expansion:

a. Resolution approving/motion denying Land Use Policy Plan Map amendment for properties located on west side of Carroll Avenue between 11th Street and 13th Street from One- and Two-Family Medium-Density Residential to Medical (Click here for more information.)
b. Hearing on rezoning of properties between 11th Street and 13th Street (from Duff Avenue to Carroll Avenue) from Urban Core Residential Medium-Density to Hospital-Medical:
i. First passage of ordinance (Click here for more information.)


31. Mary Greeley Medical Center Expansion:

a. Review expansion project (Click here for more information.)
b. Review financing plan (Click here for more information.)
c. Hearing on vacating a portion of 11th Street and a portion of alley between Kellogg and Douglas: (Click here for more information.)
i. First passage of ordinance vacating un-vacated portion of 11th Street between Kellogg Avenue
and Douglas Avenue and northern 181 Feet of alley that lies south of 11th Street between Kellogg
Avenue and Douglas Avenue (Click here for more information.)
d. Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to height limits for principal structures in the Hospital Medical Zoning District:
i. First passage of ordinance (Click here for more information.)
e. Hearing on rezoning of properties at 1010 and 1018 Kellogg Avenue and 220 and 222 11th Street from Medium-Density Residential to Hospital-Medical:(Click here for more information.)
i. First passage of ordinance

32. Hearing on Amendment to Downtown Urban Revitalization Plan:(Click here for more information.)
a. Resolution approving amendment
33. Hearing on Substation Control Panel Installations:(Click here for more information.)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Electrical Power Products, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $119,623.19
34. Hearing on Animal Shelter Improvements:(Click here for more information.)
a. Report of bids
b. Motion rejecting bid
35. Hearing on 2009/10 and 2010/11 Asphalt Pavement Improvements Project:(Click here for more information.)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatts, Inc., of Brooklyn, Iowa, in the amount of $840,069.95
36. Hearing on 2011/12 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements (North Hazel Avenue):(Click here for more information.)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatts, Inc., of Brooklyn, Iowa, in the amount of $287,993.17
37. Hearing on 2011/12 Collector Street Pavement Improvements Program (Hayes Avenue): (Click here for more information.)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatts, Inc., of Brooklyn, Iowa, in the amount of $427,102.33

ADMINISTRATION:
38. Resolution endorsing Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) application for financial assistance for HIPRA, USA, LLC, with local match in form of $148,500 Forgivable Loan ($74,250 from City and $74,250 from Ames Economic Development Commission) (Click here for more information.)
39. Staff report on proposed approach to Flood Study and Mitigation (Click here for more information.)

ORDINANCES:
40. Second passage of ordinance rezoning property at 1820 South Dayton Place from Agricultural (A) to Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC)
41. Second passage of ordinance rezoning property at 1010 South Duff Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC)
42. Second passage of ordinance regarding towing of vehicles from private property
43. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4068 to permit wine tasting at farmers markets
44. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4069 making revisions to Chapter 12, The City Hospital

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

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