MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL

AMES, IOWA OCTOBER 19, 2017

The Ames City Council met in special session at 6:30 p.m. on the 19th day of October, 2017, in the

City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Ann Campbell
presiding and the following Council members present: Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Tim
Gartin, Chris Nelson, and Peter Orazem. Council Member Corrieri was brought into the meeting
telephonically . Ex officio Member Rob Bingham was absent.

Council Member Gartin asked if there was a legal reason to enter into Closed Session. Assistant City
Attorney Victoria Feilmeyer replied in the affirmative. Ms. Feilmeyer left the meeting.

Moved by Gartin, seconded by Orazem, to hold a Closed Session, as provided by Section 21.5(1)I,
Code of Iowa , to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose hiring is being
considered.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

The Council entered into Closed Session at 6:40 p.m.

OPEN SESSION: The City Council resumed meeting in Open Session at 8:45 p.m.

It was noted that the telephonic connection with Council Member Corrieri had been lost.

CITY ATTORNEY RECRUITMENT: Moved by Orazem, seconded by Nelson, to direct that the
City Manager negotiate an agreement with Interim City Attorney Mark Lambert regarding salary and
a compensation package.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Beatty-Hansen to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.

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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk

Ann H. Campbell, Mayor