AGENDA 
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL 
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL 
JUNE 13, 2023

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 p.m.

JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AND 
AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

1. Presentation of 2022 Ames Human Relations Commission Annual Report

COMMISSION COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL*
*The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council will immediately follow the Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Ames Human Relations Commission.

PRESENTATION: 
1. Award of VALOR by the Ames Police Department to Commander Jason Tuttle

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 on May 23, 2023, and Special Meeting on May 16, 2023

4. Motion approving Civil Service candidates

5. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of May 16-31, 2023

6. Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service –Hilton Garden Inn Ames, 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Pending Favorable Background Checks and Favorable DIA Inspection 

7. Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License – Main 3326 LW, 3326 Lincoln Way, Pending Favorable Inspection 

8. Motion approving Catering Privilege – Macubana, 116 Welch Avenue

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

a. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Iowa State at Fisher Theater, 1805 Center Drive
b. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Iowa State at Scheman Building, 1805 Center Drive
c. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Texas Roadhouse, 519 South Duff Avenue
d. Class B Wine Permit with Outdoor Service and Catering Privilege – Courtyard by Marriott Ames, 311 S. 17th Street
e. Class C Liquor Licenses – Celaya, 217 South Duff, Pending Dramshop Review
f. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Jethro’s BBQ, 1303 Buckeye Avenue
g. Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service – Burgies North Ames, 3701 Stange Road
h. Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service – Northcrest, Inc, 1801 20th Street, Pending Dramshop Review 

10. Motion approving request from Discover Ames for Fireworks Permit for display from ISU Parking Lot G10 East of Jack Trice Stadium at 10:00 p.m. on July 3, 2023, with a rain date of July 5th, for Independence Day Celebration

11. Electric Distribution and Technical Services Policies:

a. Resolution adopting Supplemental Employment Policies for certain employees of Electric Distribution and Technical Services divisions of the Electric Services Department
b. Resolution rescinding the November 4, 2022 “Temporary Special Employment Policies for Certain City of Ames Electric Distribution and Technical Services Division Employees”

12. Resolution approving temporary street closure at 111 Lynn Avenue for crane operation 

13. Resolution appointing Dan Culhane and Amy Howard to serve as representatives to the Story County Economic Development Group

14. Resolution approving Contract with Ames Economic Development Commission for FY 2023/24 Economic Development Activities 

15. Resolution approving FY 2023/24 Outside Funding Contracts

16. Resolution approving revisions to ASSET Policies and Procedures

17. Progress Report from Sustainability Coordinator regarding FY 2022/23 Activities:

a. Motion accepting Report
b. Resolution approving contract with Iowa State University for Sustainability Advisory Services from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $37,032

18. Resolution waiving formal bidding requirements and authorize purchase of software maintenance from Superion, LLC (MAPSG)

19. Resolution approving contract renewal with Delta Dental of Iowa for administrative services for dental benefits effective July 1, 2023 

20. Resolution approving contract renewal with Wellmark for administrative services, specific and aggregate excess insurance, and access fees for health insurance benefits effective July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023 

21. Resolution awarding contract to Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for FY 2023/24 Wellness Program Services beginning July 1, 2023, at a cost of no more than $27,885

22. Resolution approving extension of the Liability Brokerage Agreement with Knapp Tedesco in the amount of $38,000 for a period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024

23. Resolution accepting extension of Property Brokerage agreement with Willis Towers Watson of Greater Kansas, Inc. in the amount of $55,000 for a period beginning July 1, 2023

24. Resolution accepting renewal quote of the City’s membership in the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP) in an amount not to exceed $748,025

25. Resolution approving renewal agreement for Safety Services with IAMU in an amount not to exceed $138,600 for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024

26. Resolution accepting quote from Holmes Murphy & Associates for coverage with Midwest Employers Casualty Company for 2023/24 with optional quote for 2024/25 for Excess Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal 

27. Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $12,161,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2023

28. Resolution awarding contract to Capital City Equipment, Des Moines, Iowa for 2023 Bobcat material handler with bucket and snowplow in the amount of $60,298.80 after the trade-in credit of $30,500 for the City’s existing unit

29. Resolution awarding traffic signal poles purchase to CSLA Iowa, the Iowa Agent for Millerbernd, of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $67,569 for the 2023/24 Traffic Signal Program 

30. Resolution awarding contract to Street Smart Rental, LLC of Columbus, Minnesota, for four 2023 Vermac solar powered mobile message boards in the amount of $69,600

31. Resolution awarding contract to Joshua J Eller, St. Paul, Minnesota, for the Ice Arena Mural in the amount of $10,000

32. Resolution awarding contract to Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping, Inc., of Peosta, Iowa for the FY 2023/24 Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Disposal Operations in the amount of $392,140

33. Resolution approving contract renewal with ABM Janitorial Services, Des Moines, Iowa, for the Ames Public Library Custodial Contract in the amount not to exceed $83,466

34. Resolution approving contract renewal with Integrated Global Services, Inc. of Richmond, Virginia, for Boiler Tube Spray Coating and Related Services and Supplies Contract for the Power Plant in the amount not to exceed $435,000

35. Resolution approving contract renewal and bond with Pioneer Industrial Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri, for the Valve Maintenance, Related Services and Supplies Contract in an amount not to exceed $85,000

36. Resolution approving contract renewal with Vincent All Seasons Enterprises, Nevada, Iowa, for street sweeping in the amount not to exceed $50,000

37. Resolution awarding contract to Border States Electric, Ames, Iowa, for the purchase of 161kV SF6 Circuit Breaker in the amount of $119,823.95 (inclusive of sales tax)

38. Resolution approving partial completion of Stormwater Management Maintenance for Domani Subdivision and reducing the financial security on file be released to $14,067

39. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2023/24 Traffic Signal Program with Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, Iowa

40. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2025/26 Traffic Signal Program with Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, Iowa

41. Resolution approving contract and bond for Electrical Maintenance Services Contract with Tri-City Electric Company, of Davenport, Iowa

42. Resolution approving 2020/21 Right of Way Restoration (Standard Vegetation) as completed by Country Landscapes Inc., Ames, Iowa 

43. Resolution approving 2020/21 Right of Way Restoration (Native Vegetation) as completed by Country Landscapes Inc., of Ames, Iowa 

44. Resolution approving 2018/2019 Main Street Pavers (Burnett-Kellogg) as completed by  Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa

45. Resolution accepting completion of Art Capital Grant Project for ABP Galatic, Inc., and authorizing final payment in the amount of $2,550.57

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: 

46. Presentation on the Final Draft of the Climate Action Plan

a. Resolution accepting Climate Action Plan 

47. Resolution approving deaccession of 32 ceramic reliefs from Public Art Inventory and authorizing staff to demolish 16 brick piers along Fifth Street

POLICE:

48. Outlaws Liquor License

a. Resolution accepting settlement agreement 
b. Motion approving new 8-month license, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service – Outlaws, 2522 Chamberlain Street, Pending Dramshop Review

PLANNING AND HOUSING: 

49. Staff report on Front Yard Parking for Planned Residence District and Planned Unit Development

50. Staff report on Boone County Subdivision Waivers

HEARINGS: 

51. Hearing on a Rezone with Master Plan for 4098 E 13th Street (JT Warehouse)

a. First passage of ordinance

52. Hearing on Status of Funded Activities (SOFA) in Connection with the City of Ames 2022 COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) Cares Grant Funds through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)

a. Resolution accepting status report to IEDA

53. Hearing on Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (US HWY 69 Spot Repairs)

a. Motion accepting Report of Bids and directing staff to delay award
b. Motion approving final plans and specifications 

54. Hearing on Water Plant Distributed Antenna System

a. Motion accepting Report of Bids and directing staff to delay award

ORDINANCES: 

55. Second reading of ordinance on Zoning Text Amendment on Setback Encroachments for Accessory Structures

56. Second reading of ordinance revising Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code to amend the Industrial Pretreatment Local Limits 

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.