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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
*AMENDED*
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JANUARY 9, 2024


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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public during discussion. The Standards of Decorum, posted at the door and available on the City website, define respectful conduct for public participation. If you wish to speak, please fill out the form on the tablet outside the door to the Council Chambers or scan the QR Code to the right to fill out the same form on a personal device. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for the record, and keep your comments brief so that others may have the opportunity to speak.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

PROCLAMATIONS:

1.

Proclamation for "Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month," January 2024

 

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 

 

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4.

Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period December 1-15, 2023

 

5.

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

  1. American Legion Post #37, 225 Main, Class F Liquor License, Pending Dramshop Review
  2. Springhill Suites, 1810 SE 16th St, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
  3. Blue Owl Bar, 223 Welch Avenue, Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Catering, Pending Dramshop Review
  4. Dublin Bay, 320 S 16th, Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
  5. The Filling Station, 2400 University Blvd., Class E Liquor License
  6. Clouds Coffee, 119 Stanton Ave Suite 701, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
  7. The Angry Irishmen, 119 Main Street, Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
  8. Hy-Vee Market Café, 3800 Lincoln Way, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege
  9. Cy's Roost, 121 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
  10. Tip Top Lounge, 201 East Lincoln Way, Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service
 

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9.

Resolution approving partial completion and reducing financial security at Birch Meadows 2nd Addition to $6,335

 

10.

Resolution approving partial completion and reducing financial security at Domani Subdivision 2nd Addition to $52,636

 

11.

 

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.

ADMINISTRATION:

12.

 

PARKS AND RECREATION:

13.

 

ELECTRIC:

14.

 

HEARINGS:

15.

 

ORDINANCES:

16.

Second reading on Text Amendment for Public Nuisance "Property Maintenance" related to changes to the Ames Municipal Code. 

 

17.

Second reading on Zoning Text Amendment to Paving Standards for Basic Utility Uses and other similar uses 

 

18.

 

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.