AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 515 CLARK AVENUE
AUGUST 14, 2018

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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

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.

1. Motion approving payment of claims

2. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 31, 2018

3. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for July 16 - 31, 2018

4. Motion approving new Class C Liquor License for Inside Golf, 2801 Grand Avenue #1075, pending final inspection

5. Motion approving ownership change for Class C Liquor, B Wine, Catering, & Outdoor Service for +39 Restaurant, Market, & Cantina, 2640 Stange Road

6. Motion approving temporary Outdoor Service (for remainder of sidewalk café season) for Olde Main Brewing Company, 316 Main Street

7. Motion approving temporary Outdoor Service Privilege for Sips and Paddy’s Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue, for the following dates:

a. August 24-26, 2018
b. September 15-16, 2018
c. October 13-14, 2018

8. Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:

a. Class C Liquor – JJC Ames 1, LLC, 2420 Lincoln Way, Ste. 103 (Fuzzy’s Tacos)
b. Class E Liquor, C Beer, & B Wine – Kum & Go #1215, 4506 Lincoln Way
c. Class C Liquor – El Azteca, 1520 S. Dayton Avenue
d. Class C Liquor & Catering – Es Tas Stanton, 216 Stanton Avenue
e. Class C Liquor, Catering, & Outdoor Service – Iowa State Center - CY Stephens, CY Stephens, Iowa State University
f. Class C Liquor, Catering, & Outdoor Service – Iowa State Center - Fisher Theater, Fisher Theater, Iowa State University
g. Class B Beer – Flame-N-Skewer, 2801 Grand Avenue, Ste. #1125
h. Class C Beer & B Wine – Hy-Vee Gas #5013, 4018 Lincoln Way
i. Class C Liquor – Deano’s, 119 Main Street

9. Resolution approving request for financial contribution in support of the “Symposium On Building Inclusive Organizations” event in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, Iowa State University, Ames Human Relations Commission

10. 2018 Byrne Grant:

a. Motion authorizing application to be submitted
b. Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Story County

11. Requests from Octagon Center for the Arts for 48th Annual Octagon Art Festival on Sunday, September 23:

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License for Central Business District
b. Resolution approving closure of portions of Main Street, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, and Douglas Avenue from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
c. Resolution approving waiver of fees for blanket Vending License and usage of electricity

12. Requests from Campustown Action Association for First Friday in Campustown on Friday, August 24:

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Resolution approving closure of Lot Y and five metered parking spaces on Chamberlain Street from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
c. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement and waiver of fee for usage of electricity

13. Resolution approving Change Order No. 2 to the Engineering Services Agreement with Strand Associates of Madison, Wisconsin, to provide Construction Phase Services for the WPC Digester Pumps, Piping, and Values Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $217,000

14. Resolution approving renewal of Contract with EMC Risk Services, LLC, of Des Moines, Iowa, to provide third-party administration of the City’s Worker’s Compensation and Municipal Fire and Police “411 System” claims for August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019, at a cost not to exceed $55,000

15. Resolution awarding contract to Primoris Aevenia, Inc., of Johnston, Iowa, for Furnishing and Installation Services for 69kV UG Power Cable for Top-O-Hollow Substation

16. Resolution awarding contract to The Baker Group of Ankeny, Iowa, for Installation of WPC Security Camera Replacement in the amount of $64,662

17. Resolution accepting completion of Year 5 of Lime Sludge Disposal Contract

18. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 3600 and 3898 University Boulevard

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.

ORDINANCES:

19. Repassage of ORDINANCE NO. 4365 pertaining to exceptions and hardships to Rental Concentration Cap (vetoed by Mayor)

20. Second passage of Ordinance creating Campustown Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)

21. Second passage of ordinance to allow dry cleaning and laundry facilities to be located in Highway-Oriented Commercial Zone by Special Use Permit

22. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4366 revising Rental Cap Ordinance regarding Letters of Compliance for duplexes

FINANCE:

23. Resolution approving Official Statement for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2018A; setting date of sale for August 28, 2018, and authorizing electronic bidding for the sale

24. Resolution supporting the submittal of an application from SmartAg requesting economic development assistance from endorsing Iowa Economic Development Authority with local match to be provided in the form of a $50,000 forgivable loan

FIRE:

25. Staff Report on Permitting Software Payment Options

PLANNING & HOUSING:

26. Staff Report regarding request by Fareway Stores, Inc., to initiate Neighborhood Commercial Zoning Text Amendments

PUBLIC WORKS:

27. Staff Report on Public Outreach Plan and Cross Section Details for Welch Avenue Reconstruction

HEARINGS:

28. Hearing on Notice of Intent to Commence the 2008/09 Water Systems Improvements: East Pressure Zone Loop:

a. Resolution approving Notice of Intent to acquire property for the project

29. Hearing on rezoning of 1801-20th Street and 2008-24th Street (Northcrest) from High-Density Residential (RH) to Planned Residence District (F-PRD):

a. First passage of ordinance
b. Resolution approving Mutual Release of Development Agreement

30. Hearing on Major Site Development Plan for 1801-20th Street and 2008-24th Street (Northcrest):

a. Resolution approving Major Site Development Plan

DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:

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.