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*AMENDED*
AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL

APRIL 11, 2017

(Click here to download entire agenda packet in PDF)

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS:

1. Proclamation for Making Democracy Work Day and Judie Hoffman Honoree Day, April 22, 2017

2. Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 9-15, 2017

3. Proclamation for Fair Housing Month, April 2017

4. Presentation of A Home for Everyone Award by Ames Human Relations Commission

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.

5. Motion approving payment of claims

6. Motion approving Minutes of Special Meeting of March 21, 2017, and Regular Meeting of March 28, 2017

7. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for March 16-31, 2017 (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 C Liquor Dangerous Curves, 111 5th Street
b. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Brick City Grill, 2704 Stange Road
c. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Cyclone Experience Network, Hilton Coliseum

9. Motion approving new Special Class C Liquor License & Class B Native Wine Permit for Smokin Oak Wood-fired Pizza, 2420 Lincoln Way (pending final inspection) (Click here for more information)

10. Motion approving temporary Outdoor Service Privilege (April - Oct. 31) for Caf Beau, 2504 Lincoln Way (Click here for more information)

11. Motion approving temporary Outdoor Service Privilege for Tip Top Lounge, 201 E. Lincoln Way, for the following dates: (Click here for more information)

a. May 18-19, 2017
b. June 1-2, 2017
c. June 15-16, 2017
d. June 29-30, 2017
e. July 13-14, 2017
f. July 27-28, 2017
g. August 10-11, 2017
h. August 24-25, 2017

12. Resolution approving appointment of Andrew Mott to Building Board of Appeals (Click here for more information)

13. Resolution authorizing temporary increase in staffing level in Police Department for sworn personnel (Click here for more information)

14. Resolution approving Forfeiture Funds Agreement with Story County Attorneys Office (Click here for more information)

15. Resolution approving Fiscal Agency Memorandum of Agreement with Ames Foundation in support of police outreach, officer safety, and training enhancements (Click here for more information)

16. Resolution proposing sale of 1201 Dayton Avenue by Mary Greeley Medical Center to Manatts, Inc., and setting date of public hearing for April 25, 2017 (Click here for more information)

17. Resolution approving 2017/18 Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition selections (Click here for more information)

18. Resolution approving closure of portion of Hayward Avenue, between Mortensen Road and Storm Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for NCAA Cross Country Regional on Friday, November 10, 2017 (Click here for more information)

19. Requests from ISU Homecoming Central Committee for ISU Homecoming Parade on Sunday, October 22: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License for event activities
b. Resolution approving closure of portions of Pearle Avenue, Fifth Street, Main Street, Clark Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, and Douglas Avenue from 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
c. Resolution approving closure of parking on portions of Pearle Avenue, Fifth Street, Main Street, Clark Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Douglas Avenue, Depot Lot TT, City Hall Parking Lot M, and City Hall Parking Lot MM from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
d. Resolution approving waiver of fee for usage of electricity
e. Resolution approving waiver of fee for Vending License

20. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Water Pollution Control Facility Structural Rehabilitation Project; setting May 10, 2017, as bid due date and May 23, 2017, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

21. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Water Pollution Control Primary Clarifier Painting Project; setting May 10, 2017, as bid due date and May 23, 2017, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

22. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Scaffolding and Related Services and Supplies for Power Plant; setting May 11, 2017, as bid due date and May 23, 2017, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

23. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Specialized Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for Power Plant; setting May 11, 2017, as bid due date and May 23, 2017, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

24. Resolution approving single-source procurement of CyRide bus shelters from Columbia Equipment Company, Inc., of Freeport, New York, in the amount of $112,013 (Click here for more information)

25. Resolution awarding contract for 2017/18 Concrete Crushing to Reilly Construction Co., Inc., of Ossian, Iowa, in the amount of $51,000 (Click here for more information)

26. Resolution awarding contract for purchase of 750 KCMIL Cable to WESCO Distribution of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $81,919.20 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax), subject to metals adjustment at time of order (Click here for more information)

27. Resolution approving renewal of contract for 2017/18 Custodial Services at City Hall/Community Center (Click here for more information)

28. Resolution approving renewal of contract for 2017/18 Custodial Services at Public Library (Click here for more information)

29. Resolution approving renewal of contract for 2017/18 Hauling and Related Services from Resource Recovery Plant to Boone County Landfill (Click here for more information)

30. Resolution approving renewal of contract with RESCO for purchase of Electric Services transformers (Click here for more information)

31. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2016/17 U.S. Highway 69 Improvements Program (South Duff Avenue Safety & Access Project) (Click here for more information)

32. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2015/16 & 2016/17 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements (Click here for more information)

33. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2015/16 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Sanitary Sewer Lining) (Click here for more information)

34. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2015/16 Low-Point Drainage Improvement Program (Westwood Drive) (Click here for more information)

35. Resolution approving contract and bond for Ames Municipal Cemetery Service Line Replacement (Click here for more information)

36. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for Power Plant Control System Support Services (Click here for more information)

37. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for Valve Maintenance and Related Services and Supplies for Power Plant (Click here for more information)

38. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 1100 Adams Street and 3805 and 3815 Calhoun Avenue (Click here for more information)

39. Aspen Park Subdivision, Third Addition:

*Additional Item: Resolution proposing vacation of Access Easement and setting date of public
hearing for April 25, 2017 (Click here for more information)
b. Resolution approving Final Plat (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:

40. Hearing on zoning text amendment relating to solar energy systems in General Industrial zoned areas: (Click here for more information)

a. First passage of ordinance

41. Hearing on Amendment to Major Site Development Plan for Aspen Heights Development (3306 and 3326 Lincoln Way and 117, 127, and 137 S. Wilmoth Avenue): (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving Amendment to include sign program for residential signs to meet a condition of original site plan approval

42. Hearing on 2015/16 West Lincoln Way Intersection Improvements (Franklin Avenue): (Click here for more information)

a. Motion accepting report of bids and delaying award of contract

43. Hearing on North/South River Valley Parks Softball Infield Renovation: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Iowa Cubs Sports Turf Management of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $108,900

44. Hearing on CyRide Paving Renovations 2017 Project: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to JAS Construction, LLC, of Altoona, Iowa, in the amount of $62,891

PLANNING & HOUSING:

45. Staff Report regarding Lincoln Corridor Plan (Click here for more information)

46. Staff Report regarding Landscape Standards (Click here for more information)

47. Staff Report regarding text amendment for definition of pre-existing two-family homes (Click here for more information)

ORDINANCES:

48. Second passage of ordinance setting parking regulations and establishing speed limit for Collaboration Place in ISU Research Park

49. Second passage of ordinance setting parking regulations and establishing speed limit for Plaza Loop in ISU Research Park

50. Second passage of ordinance pertaining to Signs under Chapter 21.122(1)c and Chapter 21.125(6)

51. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4297 assigning recently approved annexed areas to Wards and Precincts

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.