AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.

PROCLAMATION:
1. Proclamation for Addiction Recovery Month, September 2011

PRESENTATION:
2. Presentation of Crime-Free Housing Certificates recognizing three property owners
3. Report on efforts of Campustown Action Association intern (Click here for more information)

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.
4. Motion approving payment of claims
5. Motion approving Minutes of Special Meeting of August 16, 2011, and Regular Meeting of August 23, 2011 (Click here for more information)
6. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for August 16 - 31, 2011 (Click here for more information)
7. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants (Click here for more information)
8. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits, wine permits, and liquor licenses:(Click here for more information)
a. Class B Liquor & Outdoor Service Hilton Garden Inn Ames, 1325 Dickinson Avenue
b. Class C Liquor El Patron Authentic Mexican Restaurant, 120 Welch Avenue
c. Class C Beer Elmquist/Deckers BP, 821 Lincoln Way
d. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Brewers, 2704 Stange Road
e. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Wallabys Grille, 3720 West Lincoln Way
f. Class C Liquor La Fuente Mexican Restaurant, 217 South Duff Avenue
9. Motion setting the following City Council meeting dates:
a. January 17, 2012, at 5:15 p.m. for CIP Work Session
b. February 3, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. for Budget Overview
c. February 7, 8, 9, and 14, 2012, at 5:15 p.m. for Budget Hearings/Wrap-Up
d. March 6, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Regular Meeting and Final Budget Hearing
10. Resolution approving Annual Street Finance Report (Click here for more information)
11. Resolution approving revisions to ASSET Policies and Procedures (Click here for more information)
12. Resolution approving Underage Enforcement Agreement with Youth & Shelter Services for police overtime reimbursement (Click here for more information)
13. Resolution approving Agreement for Consulting Services for 2011/12 Collector Street Pavement Improvements (Ash Avenue from Mortensen Parkway to Knapp Street) (Click here for more information)
14. Resolution approving Agreement for Consulting Services for West Lincoln Way Intersection Improvements (Dotson Drive/Lincoln Way) (Click here for more information)
15. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Unit No. 7 Circulating Water Pipe Rehabilitation; setting October 12, 2011, as bid due date and October 25, 2011, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
16. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Unit No. 8 Air Heater Basket Replacement; setting October 12, 2011, as bid due date and October 25, 2011, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
17. Resolution awarding contract to Stivers Ford of Waukee, Iowa, for 2012 Ford F550 Chassis in the amount of $29,699 and contract to Truck Equipment of Des Moines, Iowa, for Utility Body and Platform in the amount of $71,156 (Click here for more information)
18. Resolution awarding contract to LawnPro, LLC, of Colo, Iowa, in the amount of $55,000 for 2011/12 Tree Trimming Program (Click here for more information)
19. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2009/10 Concrete Pavement Improvements (South Hyland Avenue, Edison Street, Alexander Street, and Stanton Avenue) (Click here for more information)

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:
20. Requests from The Octagon Center for the Arts for Art Festival on September 25, 2011:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving closure of portions of Main Street, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, and Douglas Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
b. Resolution approving waiver of fee for usage of electricity
c. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for sidewalks adjacent to closed streets
d. Motion approving Blanket Vending License
e. Resolution approving waiver of fee for Blanket Vending License
21. Motion approving new 5-Day Class C Liquor License for Olde Main Brewing at CPMI Event Center, 2321 North Loop Drive (Click here for more information)

PLANNING & HOUSING:
22. Amendments to 2011/12 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program (Click here for more information)

ADMINISTRATION:
23. Review and discussion of proposed City logo (tabled from August 9, 2011, and August 23, 2011, meetings) (Click here for more information)
24. Update on status of North Grand Mall (Click here for more information)
25. Northern Growth Development:(Click here for more information)
a. Discussion of plan to extend infrastructure (water, sewer, streets)
b. Options for financing the preliminary design of the infrastructure
26. Resolution approving Agreement with Ames Community School District to purchase play equipment for elementary school sites/early childhood center (Click here for more information)
LIBRARY:
27. Resolution calling an election on proposition of entering into loan agreement and issuing Bonds in an amount not exceeding $18,000,000 for the purpose of expanding, renovating, and equipping the Ames Public Library (Click here for more information)

HEARINGS:
28. Hearing on proposal to issue Hospital Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $65,000,000 for purpose of financing improvement projects for Mary Greeley Medical Center:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution authorizing sale and issuance of Hospital Revenue Bonds, setting parameters, and approving First Indenture of Trust, Bond Purchase Agreement, and other documents in connection therewith
29. Hearing on transfer of portion of vacated alley to Iowa Farm House Association in exchange for electric easement:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving transfer of land
30. Hearing on rezoning of property located at 2910 West Street from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Residential High Density (RH):(Click here for more information)
a. First passage of ordinance
31. Hearing on 2010/11 Water System Improvements (South Duff Avenue Water Main Replacement):(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Great Plains Pipe & Structures of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $143,559.75

ORDINANCES:
32. Second passage of ordinance to allow concrete batch plants through Special Use Permit from Zoning Board of Adjustment
33. Second passage of ordinance allowing public infrastructure as permitted use in Floodway Overlay District
34. Second passage of ordinance amending references to professional engineers

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

HUMAN RESOURCES:
35. Motion to hold closed session as provided by Section 21.5(c), Code of Iowa, to discuss strategy with counsel for matters in litigation

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.