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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE AND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL

MARCH 22, 2016

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AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO)
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

1. Motion approving Draft FY 2017 Transportation Planning Work Program and setting May 24, 2016, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

2. Motion approving Revised FY 2016 Transportation Planning Work Program (Click here for more information)

3. Public Participation Plan Update: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving Draft Public Participation Plan
b. Motion setting May 24, 2016, as date of public hearing

4. Motion approving appointment of John Joiner to SUDAS Board of Directors (Click here for more information)

5. Motion approving Annual Self-Certification for FY 2017 (Click here for more information)

POLICY COMMITTEE COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING*
*The Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the meeting of the Ames Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee.

RECOGNITIONS & PROCLAMATIONS:

1. Police Awards and Recognitions

2. Proclamation for Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Month, April 2016

3. Proclamation for Eco Fair Day, April 2, 2016

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 Regular Meeting of March 1, 2016, and Special Meeting of March 10, 2016

6. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for February 16-29 and March 1-15, 2016

7. Motion approving 5-day (May 14-18) Special Class C Liquor License for Burgies Coffee & Tea at the ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue (Click here for more information)

8. Motion approving 5-day (May 5-9) Special Class C Liquor License for Olde Main at ISU Molecular Biology Building, 2437 Pammel Drive (Click here for more information)

9. Motion approving 5-day (April 16-20) Class C Liquor License for Olde Main at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue (Click here for more information)

10. Motion approving Ownership Change of Class E Liquor License, Class B Wine Permit & Class C Beer Permit for Walgreens #12108, 2719 Grand Avenue (Click here for more information)

11. Motion approving Ownership Change of Class E Liquor License, Class B Wine Permit, & Class C Beer Permit for CVS Pharmacy, 2420 Lincoln Way, Ste. 104 (Click here for more information)

12. Requests for Greek ExCYtement and Greek Visit Day on Friday, April 8, through Sunday, April 10: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving closure of portions of Ash Avenue, Sunset Drive, and Pearson Avenue from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 10
b. Resolution approving suspension of parking enforcement for closed areas

13. Requests from Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) for Bike Night on May 27, June 24, July 22, August 26, and September 23: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and Vending License in MSCD b. Motion approving 5-day Class B Beer & Outdoor Service licenses for Main Street Cultural District for Bike Night on the following dates: May 26-30, June 23-27, July 21-25, August 25-29, and September 22-26
c. Resolution approving street closures for portions of Main Street, Douglas Avenue, and Kellogg Avenue
d. Resolution approving closure of metered parking spaces within closed areas and waiver of parking meter fees
e. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License

14. Request from Raising Readers for Step Into Storybooks Event: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees for metered spaces on portions of Douglas Avenue and 5th Street from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16

15. Resolution approving appointment of Jayna Grauerholz to fill position as Hearing Officer for Human Relations Commission (Click here for more information)

16. Resolution approving Public Art Commission FY 2016/17 budget in the amount of $41,000 (Click here for more information)

17. Resolution approving 2016/17 Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibitions selections (Click here for more information)

18. Resolution authorizing Notice of Intent to commence North River Valley Well Field and Pipeline Project and setting date of public hearing for April 26, 2016 (Click here for more information)

19. Resolution authorizing diminution of Power Plant Coal Handler positions (Click here for more information)

20. Resolution approving Neighborhood Improvement Project grant funding for Old Town Neighborhood Association in the amount of $400.36 (Click here for more information)

21. Resolution approving Master Agreement with Iowa Communications Network for communication projects (Click here for more information)

22. Resolution approving Grant Agreement Amendment for Squaw Creek Water Main Protection Project (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Flood Mitigation) (Click here for more information)

23. Resolution approving budget amendment in the amount of $62,776 for the Librarys Small Talk program (Click here for more information)

24. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2015/16 Airport Improvements Taxiway Rehabilitation (Runway 01/19); setting April 6, 2016, as bid due date and April 12, 2016, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

25. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2015/16 Right-of-Way Restoration; setting April 20, 2016, as bid due date and April 26, 2016, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

26. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2015/16 Shared-Use Path System Expansion (South Dakota Avenue); setting April 20, 2016, as bid due date and April 26, 2016, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

27. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2013/14 Storm Sewer Improvements, 2015/16 Concrete Pavement Improvements Program #2, and 2015/16 Water System Improvements #3 (North 2nd Street - North Riverside Drive to North Maple Avenue); setting April 20, 2016, as bid due date and April 26, 2016, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

28. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for WPC Facility Clarifier Drive Replacement Project; setting April 19, 2016, as bid due date and April 26, 2016, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

29. Asbestos Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving renewal of contract with ESA, Inc., of North Sioux City, South Dakota, in an amount not to exceed $100,000
b. Resolution approving contract and bond

30. Specialized Wet/Dry Vacuum, Hydroblast, and Related Cleaning Services for Power Plant: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving renewal of contract with Bodine Services of Clinton, LLC, of Clinton, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $83,000
b. Resolution approving contract and bond

31. Motor Repair Contract for Power Plant: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving renewal of contract with Electrical Engineering and Equipment Co., of Windsor Heights, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $125,000
b. Resolution approving contract and bond

32. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2015/16 Clear Water Diversion Program (Duff Avenue, East 9th Street, and McDonald Drive) (Click here for more information)

33. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2015/16 Concrete Pavement Improvements Program #1 (Friley Road) (Click here for more information)

34. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2015/16 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvements (Dotson Drive, Baughman Road, Beedle Drive, Wellons Drive, Wellons Circle, Jeffrey Lane, Harris Street, Aplin Road) and 2015/16 Water System Improvements (Wellons Drive, Wellons Circle) (Click here for more information)

35. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2015/16 Water Systems Improvements Program #1 - Water Main Replacement (Country Club Boulevard) (Click here for more information)

36. Resolution accepting partial completion of public improvements and lessening security requirement for South Fork Subdivision, 7th Addition (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.

PLANNING & HOUSING:

37. Resolution approving/motion denying Ames Urban Fringe Plan Map Amendment for East Industrial Area (Click here for more information)

38. Walmart (Grand Avenue and 30th Street): (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving deferment of requirement to install sidewalk
b. Resolution approving Plat of Survey
c. Resolution approving Joint Use Parking Agreement with North Grand Mall (Click here for more information)

39. Update on Flood Plain and Environmentally Sensitive Overlay and Map Amendments (Click here for more information)

PUBLIC WORKS:

40. Lincoln Way Pedestrian Crossing Data Collection and Analysis (University Boulevard to Sheldon Avenue): (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving scope of work with consulting group
b. Resolution approving payment to Iowa State University for one-half of cost of analysis
c. Motion to pay Citys share from Road Use Tax fund balance

ADMINISTRATION:

41. Staff report on Campus Community Commission: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion establishing membership and charge
b. Motion directing City Attorney to prepare document

HEARINGS:

42. Hearing on zoning text amendment pertaining to the minimum floor area ratio and building height for institutional uses requiring Special Use Permits in Downtown Service Center and Campustown Service Center Zoning Districts: (Click here for more information)

a. First passage of ordinance

43. Hearing on zoning text amendment to add funeral homes as an institutional use allowed in the Downtown Service Center Zoning District: (Click here for more information)

a. First passage of ordinance

44. Hearing on Urban Revitalization Plan for 3505 and 3515 Lincoln Way: (Click here for more information)

a. First passage of ordinance establishing 3505 and 3515 Lincoln Way Urban Revitalization Area
b. Resolution approving Plan

45. Hearing on 2015/16 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements (13th Street from Furman Aquatic Center to Union Pacific Railroad): (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,324,632

46. Hearing on 2015/16 Water System Improvements Program #2 (South Duff Avenue): (Click here for more information)

a. Motion accepting report of no bids

47. Hearing on WPC Facility Sludge Pumping Building Heat Recovery Unit Replacement: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Mechanical Comfort, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $99,100

48. Hearing on City Hall Roof Improvements Project: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Central States Roofing of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $452,400

49. Hearing on Ames/ISU Ice Arena Flooring Project: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract

ORDINANCES:

50. First passage of ordinance correcting an Iowa Code reference in Section 23.308 pertaining to review procedures for Plats of Survey (Click here for more information)

51. Second passage of ordinance rezoning properties at 1405, 1415, 1425, 1502, 1509, 1510, 1511, and 1519 Baltimore Drive and 1428, 1429, 1506, 1514, and 1522 Boston Avenue from Community Commercial Node (CCN) to Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC)

52. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4250 rezoning property at 217-6th Street from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Downtown Service Center (DSC)

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

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.