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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 24, 2015

(Click here to download Agenda and items 3-20 in PDF)
(Click here to download items 21-39 in PDF)

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

PRESENTATION:
1. Presentation of Citys new Web site

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 Regular Meeting of November 10, 2015, and Special Meeting of November 17, 2015
4. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants (Click here for more information)
5. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for November 1-15, 2015 (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 C Liquor & Outdoor Service Outlaws, 2522 Chamberlain Street
b. Class B Native Wine Chocolaterie Stam, 230 Main Street
c. Class C Beer Swift Stop #8, 705 24th Street
d. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Aunt Maudes, 543-547 Main Street
e. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service The Caf, 2616 Northridge Parkway
7. Motion approving 5-day (December 7-11) Special Class C Liquor License for Olde Main Brewing Company at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue (Click here for more information)
8. Motion approving Sunday Sales for Bar, 823 Wheeler Street, Suite 4 (Click here for more information)
9. Motion approving Class B Beer Permit for Mongolian Buffet, 1620 South Kellogg Avenue, Suite 103 (Click here for more information)
10. Motion approving Class B Liquor License and Outdoor Service for Country Inn & Suites, 2605 SE 16th Street (pending satisfactory background check) (Click here for more information)
11. Resolution accepting Abstract of Votes for November 3, 2015, Regular City Election (Click here for more information)
12. Resolution approving 36-month contract with CenturyLink for Internet Services (Click here for more information)
13. Resolution approving Storm Water Easement with Arbor on the Green Homeowners Association for pond (Click here for more information)
14. Resolution approving request to close Lynn Avenue for installation of storm sewer (Click here for more information)
15. Resolution approving transfer of cellular antenna site lease at Homewood Golf Course from Iowa Wireless Services to TowerCo 2013, LLC (Click here for more information)
16. Resolution approving reallocation of Wellmark 3-Point Play monies for purchasing specified indoor fitness equipment instead than outdoor fitness equipment that was approved in FY 2013/14 CIP (Click here for more information)
17. Resolution approving Modification to Self-Insured Health Insurance Summary Plan Document (Click here for more information)
18. Resolution awarding contract to Wesco Distribution of Des Moines, Iowa, for 750 KCMIL Copper Cable in the amount of $73,252.20 (Alternate) for Electric Services, subject to metals adjustment at time of order (Click here for more information)
19. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for WPC Decant Line Replacement project; setting the bid due date for January 5, 2016, and January 12, 2016, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
20. Resolution approving contract and bond for Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump #3 Replacement Project (Click here for more information)
21. Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 with TEI Construction Services, Inc., for Power Plant Fuel Conversion - Mechanical Installation General Work in the amount of $187,984 (Click here for more information)
22. Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 with Integrity Construction for Library Renovation project in an amount not to exceed $5,750 (Click here for more information)
23. Resolution approving Change Order No. 4 with HPC, LLC, for City Hall Renovation Project, Phase 2 in the amount of $18,684 (Click here for more information)
24. 2013/14 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements Program #2 (Garden Road, Garnet Drive, Viola Mae Avenue): (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1
b. Resolution accepting final completion
25. 2011/12 Asphalt Pavement Improvements (Ironwood Court): (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1
b. Resolution accepting final completion
26. Resolution accepting partial completion of public improvements and reducing security requirement for Quarry Estates Subdivision, 1st Addition (Click here for more information)
27. Resolution accepting final completion of 2012/13 Concrete Pavement Improvements Contract #3 (Lincoln Way Frontage Road) (Click here for more information)
28. Resolution accepting final completion of 2014/15 Collector Street Pavement Improvements (West Street and Woodland Street) (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 each speaker to five minutes.

HEARINGS:
29. Hearing on rezoning of property at 101, 105, and 107 South Wilmoth Avenue from Residential High Density (RH) with University West Impact Overlay to Residential High Density (RH) and property at 205 South Wilmoth Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Residential High Density (RH) [continued from November 10, 2015, meeting]: (Click here for more information)
a. First passage of ordinance rezoning property at 205 South Wilmoth Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Residential High Density (RH)
b. First passage of ordinance rezoning property at 101, 105, and 107 South Wilmoth Avenue from Residential High Density (RH) with University West Impact Overlay to Residential High Density (RH)
30. Hearing on Urban Revitalization Plan for South Wilmoth Avenue: (Click here for more information)
a. First passage of ordinance establishing South Wilmoth Avenue Urban Revitalization Area
b. Resolution approving the Plan
31. Hearing on Water Pollution Control Facility Street Repairs: (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatts, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $406,901.48
32. Hearing on rezoning of property at 516 South 17th Street from Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC) to Residential High Density (RH): (Click here for more information)
a. First passage of ordinance

PLANNING & HOUSING:
33. Staff Report on Campustown Facade Program (Click here for more information)
34. Major Final Plat for Iowa State University Research Park Phase III, First Addition: (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving Sidewalk Installation Agreement
b. Resolution accepting commitment letter from ISU as financial security for sidewalk improvements and maintenance of storm water facilities
c. Resolution approving Major Final Plat

PUBLIC WORKS:
35. Staff report on 118/120 Hayward Storm Sewer: (Click here for more information)
a. Motion providing direction to staff

ELECTRIC:
36. Repair of Unit No. 8 Expansion Joints: (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution instituting emergency proceedings and authorizing staff to obtain informal bids and enter into contract
b. Resolution waiving Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and awarding contract to Frenzelit of Lexington, North Carolina, in the amount of $680,328, plus applicable sales taxes to be paid directly by City of Ames to State of Iowa

FINANCE:
37. City Council budget guidelines (Click here for more information)

ORDINANCES:
38. First passage of ordinance revising Chapter 23pertaining to Bicycle Plans and Bikeways (Click here for more information)
39. Second passage of ordinance revising side setbacks for S-HM (Hospital-Medical) zoned parcels on the west side of Duff Avenue (third passage and adoption requested) (Click here for more information)
40. Second passage of ordinance pertaining to solar energy systems regulations
41. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4234 rezoning, with Master Plan, property at 601 and 705 Dotson Drive from Government-Airport (S-GA) to Floating Suburban Residential Low Density (FS-RL)

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

CLOSED SESSION:
42. Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)c, Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently 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.