AGENDA

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WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
APRIL 24, 2012

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

WORK SESSION:

1. Presentation on Airport Protection Planning (Click here for more information)

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING*
*The Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the Work Session.

PROCLAMATION:
2. Proclamation for Arbor Day, April 27, 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.
3. Motion approving payment of claims
4. Motion approving Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 10, 2012 (Click here for more information)
5. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants(Click here for more information)
6. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for April 1-15, 2012(Click here for more information)
7. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits, wine permits, and liquor licenses:(Click here for more information)
a. Class C Liquor w/Outdoor Service Perfect Games, 1320 Dickinson Avenue
b. Class C Beer Swift Stop #2, 3406 Lincoln Way
8. Motion directing City Attorney to draft ordinance prohibiting parking at all times on north side of Timber Ridge Drive(Click here for more information)
9. Resolution approving appointment of ex officio student liaison to City Council(Click here for more information)
10. Resolution confirming appointments of GSB Senator Daniel Rediske and Representative Chad Leines to Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees(Click here for more information)
11. Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ending March 31, 2012(Click here for more information)
12. Resolution approving revisions to Records Retention Schedule(Click here for more information)
13. Resolution approving 60-month CenturyLink private data line agreement(Click here for more information)
14. Resolution approving funding agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for 2011/12 Shared Use Path System Extension (Skunk River Trail Extension - HYSC to Southeast 16th Street)(Click here for more information)
15. Resolution awarding contract for CyRide vehicle tracking software and three years annual expenses to NextBus in an amount not to exceed $447,125(Click here for more information)
16. Resolution awarding contract for purchase of Wheel Loader and Clam-Type Bucket to Murphy Tractor & Equipment of Altoona, Iowa, in the amount of $143,100 and approving the buy-back guarantee for the loader only without returning the bucket(Click here for more information)
17. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Brookside Park - East Side Improvements; setting May 31, 2012, as bid due date and June 12, 2012, as date of public hearing(Click here for more information)
18. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2010/11 Asphalt Resurfacing/Seal Coat Removal/ Asphalt Reconstruction Program(Click here for more information)
19. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2011/12 Collector Street Pavement Improvements (Ash Avenue)(Click here for more information)
20. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2012/13 Water system Improvements, Water Main Replacement (East Lincoln Way from Center Avenue to 729 East Lincoln Way)(Click here for more information)
21. Resolution approving contract and bond for Underground Trenching for Electric Services (Click here for more information)
22. Resolution approving contract and bond for Ames/ISU Ice Arena Rubber Flooring Replacement Project(Click here for more information)
23. Resolution accepting completion of public improvements and releasing security for Northridge Heights Subdivision, 14th Addition (Click here for more information)

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, & COMMUNICATIONS:
24. Motion approving Outdoor Service for El Azteca, 2727 Stange Road (Click here for more information)
25. Motion approving new 6-month Class B Beer Permit & Outdoor Service for Ames Jaycees at Bandshell Park(Click here for more information)
26. Motion approving new Special Class C Liquor License & Outdoor Service for Golden Wok, 223 Welch Avenue(Click here for more information)
27. Motion approving 5-Day licenses for Olde Main Brewing:(Click here for more information)
a. Class C Liquor (April 26-30) at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue
b. Special Class C Liquor (May 3-7) at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue
c. Class C Liquor (May 10-14) at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue
d. Class C Liquor (May 12-16) at CPMI Event Center, 2321 North Loop Drive
28. Motion approving encroachment permit for sign at Della Viti, 323 Main Street(Click here for more information)
29. Requests for Hope Run on June 16, 2012:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving closure of portion of Mortensen Road from 7:45 a.m. to approximately 8:15 a.m.
b. Resolution approving closure of portion of State Street from 7:45 a.m. to approximately 10:00 a.m.
30. Requests for American Legion Parade on July 14, 2012:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving closure of portions of Main Street, 5th Street, Clark Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, and Douglas Avenue from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
b. Resolution approving closure of portion of CBD Lot X from 5:00 to approximately 8:00 p.m.
c. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
d. Motion approving Blanket Vending Permit
e. Resolution approving waiver of fee for Blanket Vending Permit
f. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
g. Motion approving 5-Day Class B Beer Permit & Outdoor Service
31. Requests for Summerfest in Campustown on June 9, 2012:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving closure of 100-200 block of Welch Avenue and Welch Lot T from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
b. Resolution approving waiver of electricity costs and parking meter fees
c. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
d. Motion approving Blanket Vending Permit
e. Resolution approving waiver of fee for Blanket Vending Permit
f. Motion approving 5-Day Class B Beer Permit with Outdoor Service

ADMINISTRATION:
32. Human Services:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving revisions to ASSET policies and procedures
b. Update on status of outstanding human services contracts
c. Resolution approving human services contract with Eyerly Ball
33. Resolution approving 2011/12 funding contract for VEISHEA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,000(Click here for more information)
34. Resolution approving 2012/13 funding contracts with local organizations(Click here for more information)
35. Council direction on Northridge Heights Subdivision bike path improvements(Click here for more information)

ELECTRIC SERVICES:
36. Resolution approving Engineering Services Agreement for Ames Plant Area Substations Improvements to Dewild Grant Reckert & Associates Company of Rock Rapids, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $322,700(Click here for more information)

LIBRARY:
37. Resolution approving Construction Advisor Services Contract with Integrity Construction Services, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $85,000 for Library Renovation project(Click here for more information)

WATER & POLLUTION CONTROL:
38. Motion directing staff to proceed with development of specifications for Repair to Methane Engine Generator Set #2, and authorizing project budget of $129,000(Click here for more information)

FIRE:
39. Report on Emergency Response Time (Click here for more information)

HEARINGS:
40. Hearing on South 4th Street Water Main Repair:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Synergy Contracting LLC of Bondurant, Iowa, in the amount of $126,255
41. Hearing on 2011/12 Asphalt Pavement Improvements (Barr Drive and Indian Grass Court):(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatts, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $485,118.18
42. Hearing on Unit No. 8 Feedwater Heater Replacement:(Click here for more information)
a. Motion accepting report of bids and delaying award of contract

ORDINANCES:
43. First passage of ordinance adopting Water and Sewer Rates(Click here for more information)
44. First passage of ordinance increasing illegal parking fines and removing all references to coins in the form of payment for parking meters(Click here for more information)
45. Second passage of ordinance adopting 2011 National Electric Code with State and City of Ames amendments
46. Second passage of ordinance making Zoning text amendment to create separate land use for delayed deposit service providers and enacting prohibitions against their locating in Highway-Oriented Commercial or Gateway Overlay Zones or within 1,000 feet of certain specified facilities
47. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4108 making Zoning Ordinance text amendment related to definitions of story and basement
48. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4109 changing term of office commencement date for Library Board of Trustees from July 1 to April 1

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.