AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JULY 26, 2022

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public during discussion. If you wish to speak, please complete an orange card and hand it to the City Clerk. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for the record, and limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The normal process on any particular agenda item is that the motion is placed on the floor, input is received from the audience, the Council is given an opportunity to comment on the issue or respond to the audience concerns, and the vote is taken. On ordinances, there is time provided for public input at the time of the first reading.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM

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 Regular Minutes of July 12, 2022

3. Motion approving Report of Change Order for period July 1 - 15, 2022

4. Motion certifying Civil Service candidates

5. Motion approving new Class E Liquor License, Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales - Kwik Star #1158, 1910 Isaac Newton Drive, Pending favorable Department of Inspections & Appeals Inspection

6. Motion approving new Outdoor Service Privilege to Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales - Time Out Ames, 120 Kellogg Avenue, Pending Final Inspection

7. Motion approving ownership update for Class C Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit and Sunday Sales - Hy-Vee Market Grille, 640 Lincoln Way

8. Motion approving ownership update for Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (carryout beer), and Sunday Sales - Kum & Go #1215, 4506 Lincoln Way

9. Motion approving ownership update for Class A Liquor License, Sunday Sales and Outdoor Service - Green Hills Residents’ Association, 2200 Hamilton Drive, Suite 100

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

a. Special Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales & Outdoor Service - Botanero Latino, 604 East Lincoln Way - Pending Dram Shop Insurance
b. Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (carryout beer), and Sunday Sales - AJ’s Liquor II, 2515 Chamberlain
c. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege, Outdoor Service, and Sunday Sales - Cyclone Experience Network, 1800 S. 4th Street
d. Class C Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit and Sunday Sales - Hy-Vee Market Grille, 640 Lincoln Way
e. Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit and Class C Beer Permit (carryout beer) - Fareway Meat Market #189, 3720 Lincoln Way
f. Class C Liquor License, Sunday Sales, Outdoor Service & Catering Privilege - Sweet Carolines, 316 Main Street 
g. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service, Catering Privilege, Class B Native Wine Permit, Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - The Mucky Duck Pub, 3100 S Duff Avenue
h. Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (carryout beer), and Sunday Sales - Kum & Go #1215, 4506 Lincoln Way
i. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - El Azteca, 2120 Isaac Newton - Pending Dram Shop Insurance
j. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Es Tas Stanton, 216 Stanton
k. Special Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - New Hickory Holding Company, 1404 S. Duff Avenue

11. Requests from Octagon Center for the Arts for Octagon Art Festival on Sunday, September 25, 2022

a. Motion approving a blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and a blanket Vending License for the Central Business District
b. Resolution approving closure of the following streets from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

i. Main Street, east of Clark to just west of Duff Avenue
ii. Douglas Avenue between 5th Street and Main Street
iii. Kellogg Avenue between south of the alley and Main Street
iv. Burnett Avenue between south of the alley and Main Street

c. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License
d. Resolution allowing usage of electricity and approving waiver of costs of electricity

12. Ames Grand Prix:

a. Ames Main Street Criterium on Saturday, August 27, 2022:

i. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the closed area
ii. Resolution approving closure of Main Street between Clark and Douglas Avenue, Douglas Avenue between Main Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street between Douglas Avenue to Burnett Avenue, Burnett Avenue between Sixth Street and Main Street, Fifth Street between Burnett and Clark Avenues, and Clark Avenue between Fifth and Main Streets from 3:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
iii. Resolution approving closure of 187 metered parking spaces from 2:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. along the race route and approving suspension of parking enforcement

b. ISU Research Park Circuit Race on Sunday, August 28, 2022:

i. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
ii. Motion approving blanket Vending License
iii. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License
iv. Resolution approving closure of Collaboration Place between South Riverside Drive and University Boulevard, Plaza Loop, University Blvd from Collaboration Place to Airport Road (northbound lane only; southbound lane to remain open to traffic), Airport Road from University Boulevard to South Riverside Drive (one eastbound lane only; the road will remain open to both east - and westbound traffic), and South Riverside Drive (southbound lane only; northbound lane to remain open to traffic) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

13. Resolution confirming appointment of City Clerk

14. Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2022

15. Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Story County to apply for grant funding under the 2022 Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and authorize application for that Grant

16. 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, 2022, through July 31, 2023, at a cost not to exceed $55,000

17. Resolution waiving Purchasing Policies’ formal bidding requirements and extending an engagement with Ahlers and Cooney, P.C., of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for legal services related to application of Iowa Code Chapter 20

18. Resolution awarding a contract for Architectural Services to SVPA Architects Inc., of West Des Moines, Iowa, for the WPCF Administration Building Renovation Project in an amount not to exceed $86,100

19. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Power Line Supply of Williamsburg, Iowa, in the amount of $25,661.81 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax) for the Padmount Switchgear

20. Resolution accepting completion of 2019/20 Multimodal Roadway Improvements (13th and Clark)

21. 2020/21 CDBG (Infrastructure) Improvements [Baker Subdivision]:

a. Resolution approving Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $43,819.23
b. Resolution accepting completion

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 three minutes.

ADMINISTRATION:

22. Discussion regarding FY 2023/24 ASSET priorities

PARKS & RECREATION:

23. Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Property Update (Potential Alternative Sites to IDOT Property)

PLANNING & HOUSING:

24. Staff Report on Non-Compliant Front-Yard Parking and Driveways

25. Resolution approving a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit for a Partner Developer in connection with the development of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Units in the Baker Subdivision

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

26. Resolution authorizing the immediate towing of vehicles on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from midnight to 11:59 p.m. in the designated area of Beach Avenue west to State Avenue and Lincoln Way south to Mortensen Avenue for certain illegal parking violations

HEARINGS:

27. Hearing on Major Site Development Plan for 1699 Apple Place:

a. Resolution approving Major Site Development Plan for 1699 Apple Place in the Old Orchard Mobile Home Park

28. Hearing on Rezoning, with Master Plan, 798-500th Street from “A” (Agricultural) to “FS-RL” (Floating Suburban Residential Low Density) [Continued from June 28, 2022, and from July 12, 2022]:

a. Motion to continue hearing to August 9, 2022

29. Hearing on proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Reduce Medical Parking Rates for buildings less than 50,000 square feet and update Medical Office Definitions:

a. First passage of ordinance

30. Hearing on Water Treatment Plant Five-Year Well Rehabilitation Contract:

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to The Northway Corporation of Marion, Iowa, in the amount of $141,625

31. Hearing on Story County Edge of Field Project:

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Hands On Excavating, LLC, of Radcliffe, Iowa, in the amount of $240,389.42

32. Hearing on Boiler Tube Spray Coating & Related Services for Power Plant:

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Integrated Global Services, Inc., of Richmond, Virginia, in an amount not to exceed $435,000

33. Hearing on Boiler Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant:

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to TEI Construction Services, Inc., of Duncan, South Carolina, in an amount not to exceed $325,000

ORDINANCES:

34. Second passage on Proposed Amendment to the City’s Planning Project Review and Notification Process and Approval Process related to Chapters 20 and 29 of the Ames Municipal Code

35. Second passage of ordinance increasing fines for nuisance parties on certain occasions (third and adoption requested)

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.