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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL

AMES, IOWA

MAY 9, 2017

The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor Ann Campbell at 6:00 p.m. on the 9th day of May, 2017, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue.

Council Members Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, and Chris Nelson were present.
Council Member Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen was brought in telephonically. Council Member Peter
Orazem was absent. Ex officio Member Rob Bingham was also present.

Mayor Campbell announced the Council would be working from an Amended Agenda. She advised
that Consent Item No. 8 pertaining to the request for a 5-day (May 16-20) Class C Liquor License
for Olde Main Brewing Company at Reiman Gardens had been removed. In addition, several
changes had been made to Item No. 51: a, b, d, and e, had been stricken; wording changes had been
made to c and f; and an item added to adopt the Final Assessment Plan and Schedule.

PROCLAMATION FOR “PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL DAY,” MAY 15, 2017: Mayor
Campbell proclaimed May 15, 2017, as “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.” Accepting the
Proclamation were Ames Police Chief Chuck Cychosz, Commander Jason Tuttle, and Sergeant
Blake Marshall.

PROCLAMATION FOR “ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK,” MAY 8-13, 2017: The
week of May 8 -13, 2017, was proclaimed by the Mayor as “Economic Development Week.” Dan
Culhane, Executive Director of the Ames Chamber of Commerce (Chamber); John Hall,
City/Chamber Director of Business Development; and Drew Kamp, Chamber Director of Business
Retention/Expansion and Government Relations, accepting the Proclamation.

CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda:
1.

Motion approving payment of claims

Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 25, 2017

Motion approving certification of civil service applicants

Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for April 16-30, 2017

Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:
a. Class E Liquor, C Beer, & B Wine – Walgreens #12108, 2719 Grand Avenue
b. Class B Beer – Jeff’s Pizza Shop LLC, 2402 Lincoln Way
c. Class C Liquor – Mother’s Pub, 2900 West Street
d. Class C Liquor – Bar la Tosca, 400 Main Street
e. Class B Beer – Chicha Shack, 131 Welch Avenue
f. Class C Beer & B Wine – Tobacco Outlet Plus #530, 204 S. Duff Avenue
g. Special Class C Liquor – Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue

Motion approving 5-day (May 20-24) Special Class C Liquor License & Outdoor Service for
Gateway Market MLK at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue

Motion approving ownership change for Class B Liquor License for Hilton Garden Inn Ames,
1325 Dickinson Avenue

Motion approving ownership change for Class C Liquor License for Chipotle Mexican Grill,

435 South Duff Avenue,

Ste. #102

Motion approving placement of Internet Services Data Collection Survey on City’s Web site

10. RESOLUTION NO. 17-256 approving appointment of Angie DeWaard to fill vacancy on

Public Art Commission

11. RESOLUTION NO. 17-257 designating community leaders/members to serve as designees and

alternate designees to Story County Economic Development Group

12. Aspen Business Park Subdivision. 3

Addition:

a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-258 approving Agreement for Public Improvements
b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-259 approving Access Easement

13. RESOLUTION NO. 17-260 approving Agreement with Main Street Cultural District for

Downtown Lighting

14. RESOLUTION NO. 17-261 awarding Professional Services Agreement to Strand Associates

of Madison, Wisconsin, for Water Pollution Control Facility Digester Pumps, Valves, and
Piping Replacement project in the amount of $127,700

15. RESOLUTION NO. 17-262 awarding contract for two-year Water Quality Monitoring Study

at Ada Hayden Heritage Park to State Hygienic Laboratory of Coralville, Iowa, in the amount
of $35,790.80

16. RESOLUTION NO. 17-263 awarding contract for purchase of 2017/18 Liquid Sodium

Hypochlorite for Water Treatment Plant and Power Plant to DPC Industries, Inc., of Bellevue,
Nebraska, in the amount of $88,440

17. RESOLUTION NO. 17-264 awarding contract for purchase of Rock Salt for 2017/18 Ice

Control Program to Independent Salt Company of Kanopolis, Kansas, in the amount of
$72.69/ton

18. RESOLUTION NO. 17-265 approving contract renewal with Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake,

Washington, for Year Three of Five-Year Agreement for purchase of Water Meters and Related
Accessories

19. Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant:

a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-266 approving renewal of contract with ProEnergy Services, LLC,

of Sedalia, Missouri, in an amount not to exceed $425,000

b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-267 approving contract and bond

20. Asbestos Maintenance Services for Power Plant:

a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-268 approving renewal of contract with ESA, Inc., of North Sioux

City, South Dakota, in an amount not to exceed $80,000

b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-269 approving contract and bond

21. Motor Repair Contract for Power Plant:

a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-270 approving renewal of contract with Electrical Engineering and

Equipment Company of Windsor Heights, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $95,000

b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-271 approving contract and bond

22. Non-Asbestos Insulation and Related Services and Supplies Contract for Power Plant:

a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-272 approving renewal of contract with Total Insulation

Mechanical, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $80,000

b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-273 approving contract and bond

23. Underground Trenching for Electric Services:

a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-274 approving renewal of Primary Contract with Ames Trenching

& Excavating, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $276,250

b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-275 approving contract and bond
c. RESOLUTION NO. 17-276 approving renewal of Secondary Contract with Communication

Technologies of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $48,750

d. RESOLUTION NO. 17-277 approving contract and bond

24. Electrical Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant:

a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-278 approving renewal of contract with Tri-City Electric Company

of Iowa, of Davenport, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $140,000

b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-279 approving contract and bond

25. RESOLUTION NO. 17-280 approving renewal of contract for Chemical Treatment Program

for Power Plant with ChemTreat, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia, in an amount not to exceed
$274,000

26. RESOLUTION NO. 17-281approving renewal of contract for Electric Distribution Line

Clearance Program with Wright Tree Services of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed
$308,639

27. RESOLUTION NO. 17-282 approving renewal of Diesel Fuel Supply Contract for Power Plant

with Keck Energy of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $300,000

28. RESOLUTION NO. 17-283 approving contract and bond for North/South River Valley Parks

Softball Infield Renovation

29. RESOLUTION NO. 17-284 approving contract and bond for 2017/18 Pavement Restoration

Program - Contract 2: Slurry Seal Program

30. RESOLUTION NO. 17-285 approving Change Order No. 18 for New Water Treatment Plant -

Contract 2

31. 2015/16 Asphalt Street Improvements and 2015/16 Water System Improvements:

a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-286 approving Change Order No. 1
b. RESOLUTION NO. 17-287 accepting completion

32. RESOLUTION NO. 17-288 accepting completion of WPC Switchgear Rehabilitation Project
33. RESOLUTION NO. 17-289 accepting completion of 2013/14 Storm Sewer Improvements,

2015/16 Concrete Pavement Improvements #2, and 2015/16 Water System Improvements Program #3 (North 2nd Street)

34. RESOLUTION NO. 17-290 accepting partial completion of public improvements and reducing

security for Sunset Ridge, 7th Addition

35. RESOLUTION NO. 17-291 approving Plat of Survey for 3505 South Duff Avenue
36. RESOLUTION NO. 17-292 approving Plat of Survey for 2221-220th Street (Boone County)

Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.

PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Campbell opened the Public Forum.

Dorothy Rust, Ames, said that she and her husband, Phil Rust, are Co-Coordinators of the Iowa
Promise Walk for Preeclampsia. Ms. Rust shared information on preeclampsia, which is a dangerous
condition of pregnancy that can, in its severest form, lead to maternal and/or infant mortality or
premature birth with significant health risks for the mother and baby. According to Ms. Rust, the
Promise Walk will be held at Ada Hayden on June 3 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., to help raise public

awareness of this condition.

** Martin Edelson, 2417 Duff Avenue, Ames, said he had two issues that he wished to mention. The first issue deals with general communication from the City to the residents of the City. He referenced, in particular, the “things that are going on at Inis Grove Park.” According to Mr. Edelson, he is the Chairperson of the Inis Grove Neighborhood Association, and he receives communication from Neighborhood residents that they don’t know what’s going on. He believes that, if possible, the Council should talk to the people who are providing services and ask them to establish a checklist, which would include notifying residents of the activities of the area. The second item Mr. Edelson wanted the Council to be aware of was the issue of safety on Duff Avenue. He gave an example of a recent incident where a woman and two small children were trying to cross Duff Avenue. It was noted by Mr. Edelson that traffic studies had been done pertaining to safety on Duff, and the studies had indicated that there should be some protective crossways, but nothing gets done. He is unsure why that is, but he would like the Council to direct the relevant people to pay more attention to that and perhaps give it a higher priority. Mr. Edelson asked the Council to look specifically at the area south of 24th Street and between 24

Richard Deyoe, 505-8th Street, Apartment #2, Ames, repeated his request to speak during Council
Comments. Mr. Deyoe sang, “We are One Small Human Family.”

The meeting recessed at 6:22 p.m. and reconvened at 6:24 p.m.

Mayor Campbell asked Public Works Director John Joiner to give an update on the South Duff Safety Project, which has begun. Mr. Joiner advised that the Project is now underway from 5th Street

to the Squaw Creek Bridge. He stated that the contractor called for locates; however, the Century
Link lines were not as deep as was thought. As a result, a line was severed. According to Mr.
Joiner, Century Link crews had been on site all day and were close to taking care of the problem by
5:00 p.m. and were going to stay with it until it was fixed. Mr. Joiner also shared that Traffic
Engineer Damion Pregitzer had visited on site at Howe’s Welding to ensure that deliveries were able
to be made. As a result, a slightly bigger opening to Howe’s driveway will be created to allow for
the deliveries to be made with more ease. According to Director Joiner, Mr. Howe is still skeptical
of the project; however, he is more comfortable with the turning radius for the trucks. It was also
noted, at the inquiry of Council Member Betcher, that the Iowa Department of Transportation had
originally required the construction to occur during the night-time hours; however, it is now
allowing the construction to occur during the daytime hours. This should mean that it will be less
expensive and the project will be able to be done quicker.

PRESENTATION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO 2015 EDITIONS OF INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, EXISTING BUILDING, MECHANICAL, FIRE, AND FUEL
GAS CODES; AND UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE: Fire Chief Shawn Bayouth introduced
Plans Examiner Adam Ostert. Mr. Ostert provided the background on the Codes. The City of Ames
typically adopts new Codes every three years, following the State process. According to Mr. Ostert,
the Codes are utilized to provide requirements, consistency, and guidance for the Inspection
Division to successfully assist customers with constructing safe, sustainable, affordable, and resilient

projects within the City of Ames.

Mr. Ostert outlined the City’s process for adoption of the Codes. The first step in the process is an
in-depth review of the 2015 Codes by Inspections staff. Inspections staff receives not only the 2015
Code books, but also reference materials that describe the significant changes between the 2012 and
2015 versions of the Codes. Research is also conducted with staff from other Iowa jurisdictions to
understand their processes and any challenges encountered. The Inspection staff then sends the
Codes to the City’s legal staff for review. The process then moves on to the Building Board of
Appeals for its review and approval. The Building Board of Appeals reviews the Codes as well as
any proposed text amendments to the Ames Municipal Code . After review by the Board, a public
hearing follows next. The process concludes with adoption by the City Council.

The major changes to the Codes were explained by Mr. Ostert. He requested that the City Council
set the date of public hearing on the adoption of the Codes.

Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, proposing adoption of 2015 Codes by reference and with
local edits and setting the date of public hearing for May 23, 2017.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

OLD EDWARDS SCHOOL: Parks and Recreation Director Keith Abraham showed a map
depicting the location of the former Edwards School site. The Edwards Neighborhood Association
is requesting a Letter of Intent stating that the City will accept the property and maintain it as a City
park, provided the property is turned over in a “clean and green” condition. The Neighborhood
Association is currently fundraising to help offset a portion of the demolition costs; to date, over
$80,000 has been raised and given to the Ames Community School District (ACSD) for that
purpose.

According to Mr. Abraham, the playground equipment that the City helped fund will remain. The
City has requested that both existing parking lots remain to provide off-street parking as long as the
lots are not damaged during the building demolition.

Mr. Abraham advised that one “sticking point” is the property line on the south edge of the School
property. Currently, there is a fence that delineates the play area from the adjacent properties to the
south. The item of concern is the School’s property line is 26-29 feet south of the fence. However,
over the years, the adjacent property owners have encroached onto School District property by
installing sheds, fences, and landscaping. The City is asking that the School District address that
issue prior to the City accepting the remaining land for use as a park.

A second issue of concern to staff involves the statement in the ACSD’s Letter of Intent to sell the
property to the City for use as a park. No specific dollar amount is listed in the document. Mr.
Abraham noted that when the City accepted 1.3 acres of land that were redeveloped into Roosevelt
Park, the City Council accepted the donated land from the ACSD. City staff assumes this same
arrangement would be made with the School District for this transaction.

At the request of Council Member Gartin, Director Abraham relayed the planning process to be
taken by the Parks and Recreation Department to prepare for the creation of the new park in this
neighborhood. Mr. Abraham advised that, at its April 2017 meeting, the Parks and Recreation
Commission recommended that the City Council agree to accept the Old Edwards School site at a
future date if certain conditions were met.

Mr. Gartin asked how people could comment on the prospective park. Mr. Abraham replied that
anyone wishing to comment now should email him.

** David Martin, 339 Hickory Drive, Ames, said he was speaking on behalf of the Old Edwards
Neighborhood Association. He said the Neighborhood Association had actually raised over
$100,000 now to help with the costs of demolition.

Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, for the City to accept Old Edwards School site at future date
for use as City park, with the following conditions:
a. The site is provided to the City by the Ames Community School District is “clean and green.”
b. The site is given to the City by the Ames Community School District at no cost.
c. the land that is donated at no cost to the City by the Ames Community School District does not

include the land on which provide sheds, landscaping, and fences currently exist.

Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

NORTH GROWTH GAP AREA: City Planner Charlie Kuester provided the background of the
North Growth Gap Area. He noted that the City Council had prioritized a review of the Area and
the Ames Urban Fringe Plan designations as part of the 2015-16 Planning Division Work Plan. Mr.
Kuester stated that the Gap Area includes approximately 160 net developable acres with a projected
development density of 600 housing units at minimum density levels and 800 units at the LUPP
estimated average density levels of the City. Within the Gap Area, Friedrich Land Development
Company is interested in developing areas to the west of George Washington Carver Avenue. The
primary question at that time was if the City were interested in pursuing Fringe Plan amendments
to allow for annexation of some or all of the Gap Area located between the Northwest and North
Allowable Growth Areas, rather than maintain its current Priority Transitional designation.
Secondly, what are the general infrastructure needs to support urban development within the area.

According to Planner Kuester, the most significant finding from last spring was that urbanized
development required upgrades to sanitary sewer infrastructure to support development on the west
side of George Washington Carver Avenue. Additionally, preliminary traffic projects with
urbanization of the area estimated approximately an eight percent increase in traffic in North Ames
along George Washington Carver Avenue and Stange Road, according to the Long Range
Transportation Plan. A detailed traffic study for any growth in this area would be needed to
determine if specific transportation projects are needed. Mr. Kuester reviewed a list of issues that
had been identified and presented to the City Council last spring. The Council had requested an
additional sanitary sewer modeling analysis of a trunk line extension along Squaw Creek to provide
additional information about a potentially broader service area that could also serve the Gap Area.
That analysis provides a summary of findings of the Squaw Creek extension analysis and original

project specific options for additional sanitary sewer capacity. Site development details and project-
specific engineering have not been completed for any site in the Gap Area.

According to Mr. Kuester, there are two distinct sanitary sewer watersheds to discuss in the Gap
Area that are generally divided by George Washington Carver Avenue; the Borgmeyer/Ames Golf
and Country Club to the east and the former Dankbar/Muench properties to the west. It was noted
that Friedrich Land Development Company had purchased the Dankbar/Muench properties in 2016.
Sanitary sewer service for the eastern portions, Borgmeyer and the Ames Golf and Country Club,
will be provided by a main extension that will be a part of the Rose Prairie development and
ultimately connect to the newly installed sanitary sewer along Hyde Avenue. Those areas were
included in the sewer pipe sizing calculations for the Hyde Avenue sewer along the proposed single-
family residential homes in Rose Prairie, Quarry Estates, Hayden’s Crossing, and the proposed
Auburn Trail on the west side of Hyde Avenue just north of the existing city limits. The Borgmeyer
and Ames Golf and Country Club areas were included in the sanitary sewer connection district
established in 2014 to recoup the City cost of the installation of the sanitary sewer along Hyde
Avenue. The Gap Area sanitary sewer capacity improvements are not needed to serve the
Borgmeyer and Ames Golf and Country Club areas since service will be provided by extensions
from Hyde Avenue.

Planner Kuester stated that the western areas, including Dankbar and Muench properties, have
challenges associated with being served by the City sanitary sewer. Those concerns were highlighted
during the Council’s Workshop held in May 2015 dealing with the Sanitary Sewer System
Evaluation.

Public Works Director John Joiner said that, because of the sanitary sewer capacity issues, staff
directed consultants Veenstra & Kimm to develop options to be able to serve the Dankbar and
Muench properties. Three options were developed based on the expected densities provided by the
developer, as follows:

1. Sewer Project 1: Squaw Creek Trunk Line Extension ($14.5 million)
2. Sewer Project 2: Intercepting Somerset Subdivision ($.5 million - $.7 million)
3. Sewer Project 3: Intercept Northridge Heights, Somerset, Scenic Valley, and the

Dankbar/Muench development ($1.5 million - $2 million)

Each of the options was explained by Director Joiner.

City Manager Schainker recalled that the Squaw Valley Homeowners Association had recently sent
the City Council a letter asking for connection of its local system into the City’s sanitary sewer
system. The only scenario that enables connection of Squaw Valley is Sewer Project 1. That Project
has a cost estimated at $14.5 million and would need to be addressed as part of the Comprehensive
Plan update. If the connection of Squaw Valley were to be constructed, it would take away growth
capacity from the City’s sewer extension. At the request of Council Member Gartin, Planner
Kuester noted the “downsides” when a developer develops outside the City limits to rural
subdivision standards.

Planner Kuester advised that, because the Gap Area is designated as Priority Transitional
Residential, rather than an Urban Service Area, it can be developed without annexation. However,
development would need to meet a minimum density of 3.75 units/acre and infrastructure must be
installed to meet City specifications. Approval of a subdivision would require consistency with Story
County zoning and subdivision requirements as well as the City’s subdivision standards. The Fringe
Plan also specifies that development would need to occur with common water and sewer sewers
within the Priority Transitional Residential designation. The Gap Area is within Xenia Rural Water
territory. Xenia has a water main already in place along George Washington Carver Avenue and
Cameron School Road. Staff has not talked to Xenia about its capability or desire to serve homes
in the area, but believes it has infrastructure capable of supporting rural development.

It was also noted by Planner Kuester that Friedrich Land Development has asked for the analysis
of the sanitary sewer capacity to help inform their request for development of the Dankbar/Muench
properties. Friedrich does not believe that it would develop the properties under the current Priority
Transitional designation and would prefer to annex to the City and develop as a suburban
development or to consider a lower density Rural Transitional development outside of the city limits.
Mr. Kuester outlined three primary policy options for the Council to consider:

1. Maintain the Ames Urban Fringe Plan Priority Transitional Residential designation with no

amendments to the Ames Urban Fringe Plan.

2. Initiate an Ames Urban Fringe Plan Amendment to Urban Services Area for all or a portion

of the Gap Area. It was noted that an Urban Services designation mandates that a property
must be annexed prior to development, but does not compel the City to annex property at any
particular time.

3. Initiate an Ames Urban Fringe Plan Amendment for the area (Dankbar and Muench) to the

west of George Washington Carver Avenue to Rural Transitional, which would allow lower
densities of development without immediate annexation to the City.

According to Mr. Kuester, in the event the City Council wants to consider LUPP and Fringe Plan
amendments at this time in support of potential annexation of the Dankbar/Muench properties, staff
believes that the Gap Area should be categorized as a Non-Incentivized Growth Area as was the
decision for the other Northern Grown Areas along Hyde Avenue and for Scenic Valley. That
approach would assign development costs, including sanitary sewer improvements, to the developer
through a Development Agreement at the time of annexation.

City Manager Schainker advised that the City has a way to deal with the Dankbar/Muench
properties, rather than waiting for the entire LUPP to be reviewed.

Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to follow Policy Option 2: to allow the
developer to apply for a LUPP Amendment to Urban Services Area.

Scott Renaud, FOX Engineering, said that he was speaking on behalf of the property owners. He

advised that Option 2 is their preference.

Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Nelson, to direct staff to respond to the Squaw Valley
Neighborhood Association to inform them that the City can’t offer any response to their request until
the LUPP review is complete.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

HEARING ON REZONING PROPERTY AT 3505 SOUTH DUFF AVENUE: Planner Justin
Moore advised that the property owner is interested in rezoning approximately 3.03 acres at 3505
South Duff Avenue from Agricultural to Highway-Oriented Commercial to allow for improvements
to the existing church and parking lot.

Mayor Campbell opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak, and the hearing was
closed.

Moved by Nelson, seconded by Gartin, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning property at
3505 South Duff Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

HEARING ON PROPOSED 2017/18 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker Latimer recalled that, on
February 14, 2017, after taking into consideration input from the January public forums, the City
Council approved the proposed 2017/18 Action Plan projects and the proposed budget, and staff was
directed to prepare a Plan for public comment. The Plan was made available for public comment
from April 5 through May 4, 2017. Ms. Baker Latimer noted that one public comment that had been
received during the public comment period.

Ms. Baker Latimer advised that, within the last week, Congress approved a spending bill that will
allow the government to continue operating until September 30, 2017, and with the approval of that
bill, HUD programs, particularly the CDBG Program will continue to operate. However, Ms. Baker
Latimer has now learned from the representative of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) that there will be a delay in announcing the City’s 2017/18 CDBG allocation
amount and entitlement cities cannot submit their Action Plans until the “exact” allocation amount
has been awarded. Once the amounts are awarded, the Plans must be submitted within 60 days of
that date. After consulting with HUD Field Staff, because the City is at the public hearing stage of
the process, staff was advised to proceed with opening the hearing and continuing it to a date certain
in order to be in a position to meet the 60-day submittal deadline.

The Mayor opened the public hearing.

Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Nelson, to continue the hearing to June 13, 2017.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO ON-STREET PARKING
IN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT: City Planner Julie Gould
advised that the City Council had referred the request of Elliot Thompson requesting a text
amendment to address the parking requirements in the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District.
The property owner is seeking relief from off-street parking requirements as they apply to uses
within the Neighborhood Commercial District for a project that he would like to pursue for re-use
of the Doboy Mill at 4625 Reliable Street. The proposed text amendment would allow on-street
parking that is adjacent to a site and on the same side of the street as the use to count towards
parking requirements.

The public hearing was opened by Mayor Campbell. She closed same after there was no one
requesting to speak.

Moved by Nelson, seconded by Gartin, to pass on first reading an ordinance to allow on-street
parking to count toward off-street parking requirements for commercial uses within the
Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO BUILDING HEIGHT
AND ROOF DESIGN FOR MINI-STORAGE WAREHOUSE FACILITIES IN THE
HIGHWAY-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT: Planner Moore stated that the
property owner (U-Haul) had requested a text amendment to revise the building height and roof
design requirements to facilitate construction of a three-story internally accessed mini-storage
warehouse facility within the HOC Zoning District. This would allow the property owner to design
the building in such a way as to be compatible with the surrounding architectural style of other
commercial buildings along South Duff Avenue. The proposed text amendment would apply to all
HOC-zoned properties within the City. The property owner seeks relief from the maximum 20-foot
building height and minimum 6:12 roof pitch to allow for an interior access self-storage facility for
the property at 710 and 722 S. Duff Avenue. The request is to review Section 29.1308(1)© and (d)
to increase the maximum building height to 40 feet and revise the roof design requirements to reduce
a pitched roof to a minimum 3:12 roof pitch and to permit flat roofs with parapets.

Mr. Moore advised that standards were developed in 2004 to allow for mini-storage warehouse
facilities within the HOC zone when approved by Special Use Permit by the Zoning Board of
Adjustment. At that time, mini-storage uses were a permitted use by-right only within general
Industrial zoning. The 2004 requirements relied upon the Special Use Permit process and design
standards to mitigate the industrial nature of the storage use.

Mayor Campbell opened the public hearing. No one asked to speak, and the hearing was closed.

Moved by Gartin, seconded by Nelson, to pass on first reading an ordinance pertaining to interior
access mini-storage facilities to be limited to a maximum of three stories and that such buildings
may have a flat roof.
Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Nelson. Voting nay: Corrieri.

Motion declared carried.

Council Member Gartin noted that the applicant had requested a suspension of the rules for the
adoption of an Ordinance.

Randy Dixon, U-Haul, 6310 Douglas, Des Moines, Iowa, stated that the request to pass on all three
readings and adopt the Ordinance at this meeting had been made because they would like to get
construction started.

Planner Kuester advised the Mayor and Council that a site plan had not yet been submitted.
According to Mr. Kuester, that usually takes three to four weeks to approve.

HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO SETBACKS FROM
HOTELS FOR TEMPORARY BATCH PLANTS: Planner Kuester summarized the actions that
were taken by the City Council at its meeting held April 25.

Mr. Kuester noted that this issue is time-sensitive, and a suspension of the rules and adoption of the
Ordinance at this meeting had been requested. This issue is on the Agenda for the Zoning Board of
Adjustment tomorrow.

Council Member Gartin asked if the staff had received any feedback from the hotels in the area or
the public. Planner Kuester answered that staff had received no feedback at all.

The public hearing was opened. There was no one requesting to speak, and the Mayor closed the
hearing.

** Drew Kamp, representing the Ames Chamber of Commerce, 304 Main Street, Ames, spoke in
support of the City Council waiving the rules and adopting the Ordinance at this meeting. He noted
that, by doing so, it allows the City to be a good partner with the Iowa Department of Transportation
on this project.

Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an ordinance pertaining to setbacks
from hotels for Temporary Batch Plants within Highway-Oriented Commercial Zoning District.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

Moved by Nelson, seconded by Gartin, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an
ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to pass on second and third readings and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 4303.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.

HEARING ON WATER PLANT FIVE-YEAR WELL REHABILITATION PROJECT: The
Mayor opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak, and the hearing was closed.

Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-293 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding first-year contract to Northway Well and Pump Company of
Marion, Iowa, in the amount of $97,500.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.

ALCOHOL SERVICE IN SIDEWALK CAFÉ AT DELLA VITI, 323 MAIN STREET, STE.
102: Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips stated that one of the major changes to the Sidewalk
Café Ordinance was to allow for alcohol service in certain circumstances. Establishments that, under
Section 17.16 of the Municipal Code , may allow minors on the premises are permitted to serve
alcohol on their sidewalk cafes without prior special approval. These applications are approved by
staff. Establishments that are not allowed to have minors on the premises under Section 17.16 of
the Municipal Code must request approval from the City Council to serve alcohol at their sidewalk
cafes.

The new Sidewalk Café regulations call for the City Council to consider requests from
establishments in Della Viti’s situation on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Phillips reviewed the
considerations that have to be met by the establishment, including site conditions, compliance
history/staff training, and any other factors that the Council deems relevant. It was stated by Mr.
Phillips that Della Viti has an exceptional compliance record. According to Mr. Phillips, in addition
to the above three specific considerations, the Council must take into consideration that the
Municipal Code requires that any Sidewalk Café at which alcohol is served must operate with
additional restrictions compared to those where alcohol is not served.

The Council was advised by Mr. Phillips that Della Viti at 323 Main Street had submitted a request
to implement a sidewalk café and serve alcohol at it. Della Viti has a Class C Liquor License, and
because a majority of its sales come from selling alcoholic beverages, may not have minors on the
premises; therefore, specific approval from the City Council is required to allow alcohol service at
its proposed sidewalk café.

The additional required restrictions that would apply to Della Viti are:
1. Patron ingress and egress shall be controlled and continually monitored by staff.
2. No alcoholic beverages may be sold or served later than 10 p.m.
3. Patrons may not bring their own beverages to consume on the premises.

Council Member Gartin said that if Della Viti was the only bar in town, he would not have an issue
with this; however, he wondered how Council could differentiate between the bars that get approved
and those that should not. Mr. Phillips said that not all bars would be able to meet the criteria that
must be met before alcohol may be sold when a majority of the requesting establishment’s sales
come from alcoholic beverages. Other establishments might not have a good compliance record or
have issues with the site conditions. Mr. Gartin shared his concern that the City is setting a precedent

tonight, and it will put the Council in a tough spot in the future to deny another establishment that
might not have had compliance issues.

** Beth DeVries, 1516 Illinois Avenue, Ames, owner of Della Viti, thanked the Council for its
consideration of her request. She stated that another shift of employees has been added. Council
Member Nelson noted that the request had said that training was going to be a priority. Ms. DeVries
said that specific training sessions will be held, perhaps one hour prior to opening.

Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-294 approving the
exception to Section 22.32(c)(2)(v) to allow alcohol service in Sidewalk Café at Della Viti, 323
Main Street, Ste. 102, during the 2017 Sidewalk Café season, contingent upon Della Viti obtaining
an Outdoor Service Privilege as part of its liquor license renewal.

Council Member Gartin stated that he cares very much about the Main Street environment. He
believes there is value in keeping bar activities inside the bar and is concerned about how that will
change Main Street. Council Member Beatty-Hansen commented that she believes approving the
exception will make Main Street “cooler” and more vibrant.

Roll Call Vote: 4-1. Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Nelson. Voting nay: Gartin.
Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.

ASSET AGENCY OUTCOMES: Mr. Phillips recalled that, at its April 25, 2017 meeting, the City
Council referred to staff a letter from United Way of Story county (UWSC) regarding the Clear
Impact Scorecard (CIS). The Clear Impact Scorecard is a tool used to develop outcomes for Human
Services agencies and measure their progress towards them. The letter requested the participation
of the City in financing CIS.

Mr. Phillips shared that it was one of the tasks under a goal set by the Council to implement a
Human Services outcomes measurement system. According to Mr. Phillips, UWSC has purchased
licenses for all ASSET agencies to use CIS in the current fiscal year. To set up the outcomes
measures and review the information provided, licenses are also needed by each funder accessing
the system (UWSC, City of Ames, and Story County); therefore, a total of 32 licenses are needed.
The cost for the 2017/18 fiscal year is $240/license for a total of $7,680. This cost is on an annual
basis, and it could be expected to increase incrementally each year. In April, the Story County Board
of Supervisors agreed to contribute one-third of the cost of the 32 licenses ($2,560).

According to Mr. Phillips, the City had already budgeted $3,571 in FY 2017/18 for ASSET
administrative expenses from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund, which is to cover the City’s share
of costs to maintain the ASSET Website, print materials, and conduct other administrative activities.
The City could allocate additional funds from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund to cover a share of
the costs for the CIS.

According to Mr. Phillips, the City has not yet sent out the ASSET Agreements for the 2017/18
fiscal year. If the City Council wants to include a requirement in each Agreement that the agencies

participate in the system and require each to adopt at least one measurement. In future years, the City
could work with each of its agencies to arrive at their outcomes. Council Member Corrieri noted that
all of the City’s agencies are also partners with United Way, so all would have to develop outcomes.
At the inquiry of Council Member Corrieri, Mr. Phillips said that the Council will be meeting with
its ASSET volunteers in June or July and could discuss whether their outcomes meet the City’s
priorities.

** Jean Kresse, United Way of Story County, 315 Clark Avenue, Ames, said that this will be the first
year that the CIS tool will be used and will be the year to work out the bugs. Council Member
Gartin asked Ms. Kresse to explain why it is so important to have quantifiable outcomes. Ms. Kresse
noted that there are 126 programs that ASSET funders fund collectively. This tool will create
consistency in reporting.

Moved by Nelson, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-295 allocating funds from
Local Option Sales Tax Fund to cover a share of the costs for the CIS.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.

Moved by Nelson, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to incorporate Outcomes Reporting into FY
2017/18 ASSET Contracts.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

GRANT AVENUE PAVING ASSESSMENT: City Attorney Judy Parks noted that on February 28, 2017, this matter came before Council for approval of some of the last remaining steps in assessing the costs, which the City fronted for paving the gravel portion of Grant Avenue (now Hyde Avenue) from Hyde Avenue north to West 190th Street.

Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-296 rescinding Resolution
No. 17-073 adopting Final Plat and Schedule.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.

Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-297 adopting the Revised
Preliminary Plat and Schedule.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.

Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 17-298 adopting the Final
Assessment Plat and Schedule and levying assessments.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.

2016/17 CONCRETE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (DAWES DRIVE): Eric Cowles, Civil
Engineer II, advised that this Program provides for construction of shared use paths on right-of-way

adjacent to streets and through greenbelts. This specific project is for construction of a shared use
path from Bloomington Road to Ada Hayden. According to Mr. Cowles, the original concept
location was to have the shared use path on the west side of U. S. 69 between the back of curb and
the existing guard rail. As the project was being developed, the Iowa Department of Transportation
provided direction that the proposed trail could not be located in the intended location. The path
would need to be located west of the guard rail on Dawes Drive and to accommodate this, Dawes
Drive would need to be shifted west in the existing right-of-way, and the shared use path would be
required to be adjacent to the east of Dawes Drive. The cost impacts to the project made this fiscally
challenging by increasing the project cost by $193,000.

According to Mr. Cowles, the intent was to have the project bid over the Winter of 2016/17 with
construction in Summer/Fall 2017. Staff had previously met with area residents regarding the
original alignment and received some resistance to locating the path behind existing houses to the
east, even though it would be in the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) right-of-way.
Residents also expressed concerns over the current safety of cyclists and pedestrians who utilize
Dawes Drive for access to Ada Hayden because there is no sidewalk along Dawes Drive. Concerns
were expressed, as well, due to the number of trees that would be removed to construct the project
as these provide a buffer from U.S.69.

Mr. Cowles advised that staff reconsidered the path in the context of the upcoming 2016/17
Concrete Pavement Improvements project on Dawes Drive to determine if there were any
opportunities to coordinate both projects. The consultant determined that there is adequate space
within the right-of-way to accommodate the installation of a separated/protected shared use path
along the west side of Dawes Drive and that initial cost estimates look favorable for the installation.

Mark Gansen, City Civil Engineer, stated that one of the options identified would be the installation
of shared use path that would be protected alongside the roadway. Staff and the consultant identified
a way to increase the roadway width to current design standards and install a ten-foot-wide shared
use path adjacent to the street with a two-foot-wide median to protect and separate the users of the
path. One goal was to keep within the existing roadway easement. The roadway easement was
passed down through a Quit Claim Deed from the road formerly being U. S. 69. If that option is
approved, it is anticipated that the on-street path could be constructed requiring only the local match
amount.

Mr. Gansen said that staff met with area residents on March 28, 2017, at Northwood School to
discuss the upcoming roadway project and to receive feedback on the option of installing an on-
street, separate shared use path facility. After being noticed, several residents adjacent to the
proposed project submitted a petition in support of the newly proposed on-street separate option. Mr.
Gansen also noted that the vast majority of those in attendance were in support of the new option
as well. During that public meeting, concerns were expressed regarding the current slope of Dawes
Drive and that it would be too steep for cyclists and pedestrians. It was noted that staff found that
the slope of Dawes Drive is in the range of 5%, which meets acceptable slope criteria for ADA
pedestrian facilities. The proposed original path alignment along U. S. 69 is 11.75% for just over
500 feet; that slope would require a design exception, which has been approved through the DOT.

Another concern expressed was whether people would use the path in its original alignment in lieu
of using the street for access.

Staff was now seeking direction from the City Council regarding the preferred design option.

Council Member Nelson thanked staff for researching the options. He noted that the original plan
more closely matches what he believed was the intent of the entire trail system from Ada Hayden
to Hunziker Youth Sports Complex. It is a shared use off-road trail. Mr. Cowles noted that that plan
would necessitate the shifting of Dawes Drive and cost an additional $193,000.

Council Member Gartin shared that there will still be safety concerns if the path were to be built
according to the original alignment.

Council Member Betcher noted her concerns about the safety of pedestrians on the separated path,
especially with the steep grade. Mr. Gansen reiterated that the slope on Dawes Drive is within the
grades allowed; it is about 5%. With the other option, the grade is approximately 11.75%.

** Lori Layman, 3906 Dawes Drive, Ames, stated that her property will be directly impacted by the
original alignment. They are concerned about the amount of traffic that would be adjacent to their
backyard. The path would require cutting down many mature trees or damage the root systems if it
would be adjacent to Highway 69. Ms. Layman noted that with that option, safety would still be
compromised if you were to step off to the east as there would still be a steep downhill grade. Her
preference is to have the path directly adjacent to Dawes Drive.

** Roger Berger, 4121 Dawes Drive, Ames, stated that he is very excited about the possibility of a bike
path built on the west side of Dawes Drive. It would enhance the neighborhood. He stated that he
had lived at his address for 44 years. He said he knew that the original plan was to build a path
between Dawes Drive and Highway 69, going behind the properties, and he would find either plan
acceptable, but he personally prefers the path to be built on the west side of Dawes Drive.

** Kay Berger, 4121 Dawes Drive, Ames, said she is mainly concerned about the safety of the people.
She feels the bike path built on the west side of Dawes Drive would be a wonderful amenity. It
would be the most economical as well.

Dena Kiser and her mother, Dorothy Kiser, came forward. Dena stated that her mother had lived
at 3919 Dawes Drive for 51 years. The Council was told that Dena had gathered 25 signatures of
people who are opposed to having the path built on the west side of Dawes Drive. She said that she
did not feel that the map shown by staff as to whom was in favor and was a fair representation. She
had taken a survey of the neighborhood and found people opposed. It was also her opinion that a
path on the west side of Dawes Drive would be very disrespectful of the people who live there
because it would go right through their front yards.

** Aaron Eischeid, 4011 Dawes Drive, said his home is on the smallest property. He said he has some

concerns about the path on the west side, but he is in favor of it in general. He believes if Dawes
Drive were to be widened, people would still use that even if the path is built to the original route.
Mr. Eischeid said he thinks that the path along 69 would be dangerous with such a steep grade.

** Nick Windhorst, 3721 Dawes Drive, Ames, advised, as a point of clarification, there are century-old
trees in the vicinity. There was a comment formerly made that those trees won’t be touched. He
asked if the power will be buried or if there will be poles again. If poles are needed, it will
essentially cut out a third of the trees. Mr. Windhorst also asked if any consideration had been given
to installing lights. Mr. Gansen replied that there has been $50,000 budgeted for Electric; however,
he is not exactly sure what is planned. As far as the tree locations, that would be identified during
the final design phase. On the west side, there is an existing ditch that has been identified for
utilities. He said he would be happy to meet with any of those property owners so that they can
prevent impacting the trees. According to Mr. Gansen, adding street lights to a rural section like this
changes the feel pretty drastically. More information and input will need to be received.

** Natalie Brecht, 920 Dawes Drive, Ames, shared that she is in favor of the path going down the west
side. She is concerned that people would not use a path along 69; they would still use Dawes. Ms.
Brecht said that she doesn’t want more people using Dawes to access a path along 69. She is
concerned about people cutting through their yard.

Council Member Betcher commented that she is struggling with this because she wonders why there
is no sidewalk. She also is aware of the type of recreational trail that bikers might be expecting.
Ms. Betcher see this as being two different uses and two different paths: a trail with recreational use
and Dawes Drive, which is conveying people who want to get to Ada Hayden. She is concerned
about safety if the bike path is on the west side of Dawes Drive because of the intersections and curb
cuts.

Council Member Nelson concurred with Ms. Betcher that the recreational path would be a
community-wide amenity as opposed to the neighborhood need, which is a sidewalk.

Moved by Gartin, seconded by Nelson, to approve Option 2, which is the original plan: construct
the 2016/17 Concrete Pavement Improvements Project (Dawes Drive) with no on-street
separated/protected shared use path facility and construct the shared use path as originally planned
in the 2007/08 Shared Use Path System Expansion (Bloomington to Ada Hayden).

Council Member Betcher said that if the Council supports the trail, she doesn’t want them to forget
the need for something else, i.e., a sidewalk.

Mr. Gansen noted that installing a sidewalk would be a major impact for the property owners on the
west side. Mayor Campbell noted that if a sidewalk were to be installed, the property owners would
be assessed for construction and be responsible for maintenance.

Mr. Windhorst again spoke, stating that this is a very dangerous spot: the narrowness and the way

curbs play out are very dangerous. He noted that improvements are needed sooner than later.

Council Member Gartin explained that there are many safety concerns in the redesign of Dawes.,
ad that is the main reason why he supports the path next to U. S. Highway 69.

Council Member Betcher added that if the motion on the table is supported by the Council, that
means that the City would lose the opportunity to combine a shared use path with the reconstruction
of Dawes Drive.

Council Member Nelson asked if staff had looked at the possibility of installing a sidewalk along
Dawes Drive. Mr. Gansen said that more research will have to be done on other alternatives. Bigger
impact aesthetically for the properties on Dawes because it would be closer to their homes. Installing
a sidewalk from the area from Adams north to Ada Hayden would cause a significant impact to the
property owners on Dawes.

Council Member Nelson noted that the ten-foot-wide shared use path would fix the neighborhood
transportation problem, and the City would be responsible for construction and maintenance.

Council Member Betcher reiterated that she saw this as trying to use one thing to solve two different
problems.

Council Member Gartin commented that he thought the Council needs a little more time to think
through this.

Council Member Gansen reviewed the construction schedule. He said that the project could start in
the Spring 2018, instead of Fall 2017.

Council Member Corrieri would like to find out the costs of find money to fund a bike path on the
west side of Dawes.

Motion withdrawn

Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to go with the original alignment for the bike path and get
costs on adding an on-street separated/protected shared use path on Dawes.

Council Member Corrieri clarified that she wanted to see costs on pertaining to the “yellow.” She
does not think the Council wants to wait on the “red.” Mr. Cowles advised that, because of the
requirement to shift Dawes over, staff can’t really go forward with the “red,” until it knows what
it is doing on the “yellow.”

Council Member Beatty-Hansen said that this was a tough one for her. As a biker, she sees benefits
to both. She commented that she likes the concept of doing both, but that is costly.

If the project is changed a lot, Mr. Gansen said he would want to have another public outreach
meeting with the property owners, especially if it involves sidewalks and possible assessments.

Motion withdrawn.

Moved by Corrieri to table this item.

City Manager Schainker commented that he does not know how long it will take, so he would prefer
that the Council not set a date certain.

Council Member Corrieri said that she would like to have more information from the Ames Bicycle
Coalition on the alternatives.

ORDINANCE ASSIGNING RECENTLY APPROVED ANNEXED AREAS (RESOLUTIONS
NO. 16-686 AND 17-126) TO WARDS AND PRECINCTS: Moved by Betcher, seconded by
Corrieri, to pass on second reading an ordinance assigning recently approved annexed areas
(Resolutions No. 16-686 and 17-126) to Wards and Precincts.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE INCREASING COMPENSATION FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Nelson, to pass on second reading an ordinance increasing the
compensation for the Mayor and City Council.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE RELATED TO SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS IN GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
ZONED AREAS: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 4302 relating to solar energy systems in General Industrial zoned areas.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Nelson, to direct staff to place on a
future agenda the request for an amendment to the Depot Development Agreement regarding
parking.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to place the matter of the Human Relations Commission
memo regarding the “Safe City” Resolution on a future agenda when the Council meets jointly with
the Human Relations Commission.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

Assistant City Manager Phillips reported that the Commission’s Annual Report followed by a
discussion of a “Safe City” Resolution and the Municipal Equality Index will be placed on the
Council Agenda for May 23, 2017.

Council Member Corrieri referenced the memo the Council received from City Manager Schainker
regarding his meeting with School District and Ames Cyclone Aquatics Club. The School District
now believes that the 25 x 33 stretch pool would fit its needs. Ms. Corrieri said that she believed that
the Healthy Life Center would be coming back to the Council on May 23 for concepts for the
feasibility study .

Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Nelson, to include the 33-meter stretch pool as part of the concepts
for the feasibility study for the Healthy Life Center on May 23.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to refer to staff the request of Heartland Senior Services to
sublease space in its building.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m.

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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk

Ann H. Campbell, Mayor