AGENDA
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MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE
AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MARCH 27, 2012

AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

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CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.

1. Motion approving Draft FY 2013 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) and setting May 22, 2012, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
2. Motion approving Final FY 2013 Passenger Transportation Plan Update for submission to Iowa Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration (Click here for more information)
3. Motion approving appointment of John Joiner to SUDAS Board of Directors(Click here for more information)
4. Motion approving AAMPO annual self-certification(Click here for more information)
5. Motion setting date of public hearing for May 22, 2012, for amendment to the 2035 Long-Range Transportation Plan(Click here for more information)

COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING*
*The Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the meeting of the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee.

PROCLAMATION:
1. Proclamation for Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Month, April 2012

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 of March 6, 2012 (Click here for more information)
4. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for March 1-15, 2012(Click here for more information)
5. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits, wine permits, and liquor licenses:(Click here for more information)
a. Class C Liquor GeAngelos, 823 Wheeler Street, #9
b. Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine Wal-Mart Store #749, 3015 Grand Avenue
6. Motion approving submission of application for participation in Governors Traffic Safety Bureau 410 Grant Program (Click here for more information)
7. Motion approving request from Story County Prevention Policy Board for use of City Hall as drug drop-off site on April 28, 2012 (Click here for more information)
8. Resolution approving Shift Differential for Police supervisors(Click here for more information)
9. Resolution approving endorsement of Iowa Economic Development Authority Application for Financial Assistance for Iowa Choice Harvest, LLC(Click here for more information)
10. Resolution approving 2012/13 Funding Contract for Ames International Partner Cities Program (Click here for more information)
11. Resolution approving proposed 2012/13 Annual Action Plan projects amended budget for CDBG Program(Click here for more information)
12. Resolution authorizing placing the Single-Family Conversion Pilot Program (in connection with the 20111/12 CDBG Program) on hold, maintaining and rolling over $25,000 budget, and directing staff to solicit proposals in Fall 2012(Click here for more information)
13. Resolution approving amendment to Human Services Contract with ChildServe (Click here for more information)
14. Resolution approving revisions to Records Retention Schedule(Click here for more information)
15. Resolution approving Engineering Services Agreement for 2011/12 Downtown Pavement Improvements to Civil Design Advantage of Grimes, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $78,200(Click here for more information)
16. Resolution approving airport hangar lease renewals:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving ten-year lease with Ames Hangar Club
b. Resolution approving ten-year lease with Brian Aukes
c. Resolution approving five-year lease with Craig Sommerfeld
d. Resolution approving five-year lease with Ames Viking Aviation
e. Resolution approving five-year lease with Kenneth Augustine
17. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Vet Med Substation Capacitor Bank Foundation Installation; setting April 25, 2012, as bid due date and May 8, 2012, as date of public hearing(Click here for more information)
18. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for South 4th Street Water Main Repair; setting April 18, 2012, as bid due date and April 24, 2012, as date of public hearing(Click here for more information)
19. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2011/12 Asphalt Pavement Improvements (Barr Drive, Indian Grass Court); setting April 18, 2012, as bid due date and April 24, 2012, as date of public hearing(Click here for more information)
20. WPC Facility Replacement Pumps Project:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution authorizing $78,000 for the project from available Sewer Fund balance
b. Resolution awarding contract to Fairbanks Morse of Kansas City, Kansas, for four Raw Water Vertical Turbine Solids-Handling Pumps in the amount of $472,880
21. Fleet Replacement Program:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution awarding contract to OHalloran International for a 2013 International WorkStar chassis for Electric Services in the amount of $72,426.00
b. Resolution awarding contract to Altec Industries for a utility body and aerial platform with accessories for Electric Services in the amount of $108,910.00
22. Resolution approving Change Order No. 25 to Weitz Company for the Ames Intermodal Facility(Click here for more information)
23. Resolution approving contract and bond for Main Street Alley (Kellogg Avenue to Douglas Avenue)(Click here for more information)
24. Resolution approving contract and bond for Resource Recovery Plant Truck Scale Upgrade(Click here for more information)
25. Resolution approving contract extension to Waste Management of Ames for FY 2012/13 for Hauling and Related Services for Resource Recovery Plant(Click here for more information)
26. Resolution approving contract extension to Waste Management of Ames for FY 2012/13 for Hauling Ferrous Metals for Resource Recovery Plant(Click here for more information)
27. 2010/11 Collector Street Pavement (Storm Street) Improvements:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving Change Order #4 in a credit amount of $17,482.34
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 five minutes.

PERMITS, PETITIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS:
28. Motion approving new 12-month Class C Liquor License for Sips/Paddys Irish Pub, 124 Welch Avenue(Click here for more information)
29. Motion approving new 12-month Class E Liquor Licenses for Kum & Go:(Click here for more information)
a. Kum & Go #113, 2801 East 13th Street
b. Kum & Go #227, 2018 Isaac Newton Drive
30. Motion approving 5-Day Class C Liquor License for Olde Main Brewing Company at the ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue(Click here for more information)
31. Resolution approving 2012/13 Art Around the Corner sculptures(Click here for more information)
32. Requests from Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) for summer events:
a. Main Street Farmers Market, Saturdays from May 5 to October 27:(Click here for more information)
i. Resolution approving closure of street and parking spaces in 400 block of Main Street from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
ii. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending Permit for entire Central Business District from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
iii. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending Permit
b. Tune in to Main Street, Thursdays from May 24 - July 26:(Click here for more information)
i. Resolution approving usage of and waiver of fee for electricity in and near Tom Evans Plaza
ii. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending Permit for CBD sidewalks from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
iii. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending Permit
iv. Resolution approving closure of 24 parking spaces in CBD Lot X
c. Art Walk on Friday, June 1:(Click here for more information)
i. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement for MSCD from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ii. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for MSCD sidewalks from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
iii. Motion approving blanket Vending Permit for MSCD from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
iv. Resolution approving waiver of fee for Blanket Vending Permit
v. Resolution closing six parking spaces near intersection of Main Street and Kellogg Avenue for food vendors
d. 4th of July Parade and Festival on Wednesday, July 4:(Click here for more information)
i. Resolution approving closure of Clark Avenue between 5th Street and 6th Street from 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, until conclusion of parade on July 4 for City Council Community Pancake Breakfast
ii. Resolution approving closure of portions of Main Street, Northwestern Avenue, Fifth Street, Douglas Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Clark Avenue, Allan Drive, and Pearle Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. for parade
iii. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter enforcement for the entire Central Business District on July 4
iv. Resolution approving closure of Parking Lot MM, Parking Lot N, Parking Lot Q, and south half of Parking Lot M from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
v. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending Permit for MSCD from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
vi. Resolution approving waiver of utility fees for use of outlets and water in Tom Evans Plaza and waiver of Vending Permit fee
e. July Sidewalk Sales, July 26 - 28:(Click here for more information)
i. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations in CBD from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, July 26 - 28
ii. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending Permit
iii. Resolution approving waiver of fee for Blanket Vending License

PARKS & RECREATION:
33. Iowa State University request to lease City land and locate golf maintenance facility on the southwest portion of Moore Memorial Park:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving the provisions to be reflected in the 50-year Lease Agreement with Iowa State University (ISU)
b. Motion directing staff to work with members of Trees Forever to redevelop at ISUs expense, the 911 Memorial Planting
c. Motion directing staff to request ISU officials to allow the Parks and Recreation Commission the opportunity to review the building contextually and aesthetically
d. Resolution setting date of public hearing for April 10, 2012, for approval of lease

FIRE:
34. Resolution approving Rental Registration Fees for 2011/12(Click here for more information)
35. Weeds and Grass Height Complaints:(Click here for more information)
a. Motion directing staff to prepare ordinance for weed enforcement

PLANNING & HOUSING:
36. SE 16th Street Tax Abatement Project:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving qualifying criteria

ELECTRIC:
37. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for MEC Interconnection 161kV Line Construction; setting May 9, 2012, as bid due date and May 22, 2012, as award of contract (Click here for more information)

PUBLIC WORKS:
38. Resolution approving Engineering Services Agreement for Sanitary Sewer System Evaluation with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., of West Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $2,198,500(Click here for more information)
39. Resolution approving one-year extension of FBO Lease with Haps Air Service (Click here for more information)

ADMINISTRATION:
40. Direction to staff regarding annexation agreement incentives for E. Lincoln Way to 590th Street(Click here for more information)
41. Intermodal Facility:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving proposed budget

HEARINGS:
42. Hearing on Underground Trenching for Electric Services:(Click here for more information)
a. Motion accepting report of bids and delaying award of contract
43. Hearing on Ames Municipal Cemetery Grounds Fencing Project:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Taylor Fencing of Clio, Iowa, in the amount of $42,935
44. Hearing on 2010/11 Asphalt Resurfacing/Seal Coat Removal/Asphalt Reconstruction Program:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatts of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $306,883
45. Hearing on 2011/12 and 2012/13 Neighborhood Curb Replacement Program:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to TK Concrete of Pella, Iowa, in the amount of $80,975
46. Hearing on 2012/13 Water System Improvements, Water Service Transfer, Contract No. 1 (Lincoln Way from North Riverside Drive to North Hazel Avenue):(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to MPS Engineers of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $74,945.60
47. Hearing on 2012/13 Water System Improvements, Water Main Replacement (East Lincoln Way from Center Avenue to 729 East Lincoln Way):(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Ames Trenching of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $154,686
48. Hearing on Resource Recovery Plant Secondary Feed System for Pre-Processed Boiler Fuel:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution reallocating $14,034 in savings from the Resource Recovery Improvements Program in the 2011/12 Capital Improvements Plan
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to A-Lert Construction Services of Fredonia, Kansas, in the amount of $62,040
c. Resolution approving contract and bond
49. Hearing on Ames/ISU Ice Arena Rubber Flooring Replacement:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Rink Systems of Albert Lea, Minnesota, in the amount of $93,308.60
50. Hearing on 2011/12 Collector Street Pavement Improvements (Ash Avenue, Mortensen Parkway to Knapp Street):(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatts of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,161,811.46
51. Hearing on Zoning Ordinance text amendment related to the definitions of story and basement:(Click here for more information)
a. First passage of ordinance

ORDINANCES:
52. First passage of ordinance changing the term of office commencement date for Library Board of Trustees from July 1 to April 1(Click here for more information)

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.