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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JUNE 12, 2012

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.

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.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving Minutes of Special Meetings of May 15, 2012, and June 4, 2012, and Regular Meeting of May 22, 2012 (Click here for more information)
3. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for May 15-31, 2012 (Click here for more information)
4. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants (Click here for more information)
5. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits, wine permits, and liquor licenses:
a. Class E Liquor, C Beer, & B Wine Kum & Go #200, 4510 Mortensen Road
b. Class E Liquor, C Beer, & B Wine Kum & Go #214, 111 Duff Avenue
c. Class E Liquor, C Beer, & B Wine Kum & Go #215, 4506 Lincoln Way
d. Class E Liquor, C Beer, & B Wine Kum & Go #216, 203 Welch Avenue
e. Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine AJs Liquor, 4518 Mortensen #109
f. Class E Liquor MMDG Spirits, 126A Welch Avenue
g. Special Class C Liquor Hickory Park, 1404 South Duff Avenue
6. Resolution approving reappointment of Harry Budd and Sherry Meier and appointment of Jane Acker to Library Board of Trustees (Click here for more information)
7. Resolution adopting new and revised fees (Click here for more information)
8. Resolution approving agreement with ICMA-RC to act as 457(b) plan administrator through June 30, 2017 (Click here for more information)
9. Resolution approving amendment to 28E Agreement to indicate that United Way of Story County is responsible for providing ASSET Administrative Services (Click here for more information)
10. Resolution approving Engineering Services Agreement for 2010/11 Airport Improvements (West Apron Rehabilitation) (Click here for more information)
11. Resolution approving Intermodal Facility Tenant Lease with Jefferson Partners, LP, d/b/a Jefferson Bus Lines (Click here for more information)
12. Resolution accepting proposal from National Insurance Services for continuing current group life and long-term disability policies (Click here for more information)
13. Resolution approving Contract for Safety and Training Services with Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) (Click here for more information)
14. Public Art Commission Membership:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution changing Steve Kawalers appointment to 1 year
b. Resolution reducing membership from 16 to 14
15. Resolution authorizing funding source to purchase Topographical Illusion II artwork for Municipal Auditorium (Click here for more information)
16. Resolution authorizing disposal of Police Department rifles (Click here for more information)
17. Resolution awarding contract to DPC Industries, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska, in the amount of $.685/gallon for purchase of 2012/13 Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite for Water Treatment Plant and Power Plant (Click here for more information)
18. Resolution awarding contract to Independent Salt Co., of Kanopolis, Kansas, for purchase of Rock Salt for 2012/13 Ice Control Program (Click here for more information)
19. Resolution approving contract payment to American Professional Service Group, Inc., for yard waste services for Spring 2012 Yard Waste Free Day (Click here for more information)
20. Resolution waiving formal bidding procedures and awarding contract extension to Quality One Commercial Cleaning, Inc., for custodial services for City Hall (Click here for more information)
21. Resolution approving renewal of contract with W-S Industrial Services, Inc., of Council Bluffs, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $156,000 for Specialized Cleaning Services, including Grit Blasting, Hydro Blasting, Detonation Blasting, and Vac Truck Services for Power Plant (Click here for more information)
22. Resolution approving renewal of contract with Biosolids Management Group, Inc., of Boone, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for Power Plant Ash Hauling Services (Click here for more information)
23. Resolution approving renewal of contract with Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000 for Electric Services Diesel Fuel Supply (Click here for more information)
24. Resolution approving renewal of contract with Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa of Davenport, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $180,500 for Power Plant Breaker and Relay Maintenance (Click here for more information)
25. Resolution approving contract extension with Electronic Engineering Company of Ames, Iowa, for 800MHz Trunked Radio Equipment, Pagers, and Related Equipment and Services for City departments (Click here for more information)
26. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Maintenance Facility Energy Efficiency Projects; setting July 12, 2012, as bid due date and July 24, 2012, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
27. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for new Five-Year Well Rehabilitation Contract; setting July 11, 2012, as bid due date and July 24, 2012, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
28. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2010/11 and 2011/12 Asphalt Resurfacing and Seal Coat Removal/Asphalt Reconstruction (22nd Street, 25th Street, 26th Street, Fletcher Boulevard, & Melrose Avenue) (Click here for more information)
29. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2010/11 Airport Improvements (West Apron Rehabilitation) (Click here for more information)
30. Resolution accepting completion of Power Plant Unit No. 8 Stack Repair Project (Click here for more information)
31. Resolution accepting completion of Power Plant Unit No. 8 Air Heater Baskets Installation Project (Click here for more information)
32. Resolution accepting completion of Water Treatment Plant Five-Year Well Rehabilitation Project (Click here for more information)
33. Water Pollution Control Facility Biosolids Disposal:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution accepting completion of contract for Year Two with Nutri-Ject Systems, Inc., of Hudson, Iowa
b. Resolution awarding contract in the amount of $48,974.66 to Nutri-Ject Systems, Inc., of Hudson, Iowa, for Year Three of three-year agreement
34. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 820 Miller Avenue (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, AND COMMUNICATIONS:
35. Motion approving encroachment permit for awnings at Emerhoffs, 217-219 Main Street (Click here for more information)
36. Motion approving Class B Native Wine Permit privilege for Swift Stop #4, 1118 South Duff Avenue (Click here for more information)
37. Motion approving 5-Day Class C Liquor License for Dublin Bay at CPMI Event Center, 2321 North Loop Drive (Click here for more information)
38. Motion approving 5-Day Class C Liquor License for Olde Main Brewing at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue (Click here for more information)
39. Motion approving Class C Liquor & B Wine Permit for Della Viti, 323 Main Street, #102 (Click here for more information)
40. Motion approving Class C Liquor License for Charlie Yokes, 2428 Lincoln Way (Click here for more information)
41. Resolution approving purchase of 2011/12 Neighborhood Art Acquisition Program sculpture selections (Click here for more information)
42. Requests for Midnight Madness on July 14, 2012:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving closure of certain streets and parking lots on July 14 and 15, 2012
b. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
c. Motion approving 5-day Class B Beer Permit and Outdoor Service Area in City Hall Parking Lot N
d. Motion approving tapping of up to seven kegs at once during post-race party with maximum of 20 kegs total during the evening

ADMINISTRATION:
43. Flood actions and update (Click here for more information)
44. Squaw Creek Watershed Management Authority:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving 28E Agreement creating Squaw Creek Watershed Management Authority (WMA)
b. Motion designating Mayor and Assistant City Manager as representative and alternate representative, respectively, to WMAs Board of Directors
45. Discussion of tax abatement criteria for Deery Brothers (Click here for more information)
46. Motion providing direction to staff pertaining to Emergency Response Times (Click here for more information)

FINANCE:
47. Resolution endorsing Iowa Economic Development Authority application for financial assistance for AMCOR Rigid Plastics USA, Inc., with local match in the form of a forgivable loan (Click here for more information)
48. Resolution endorsing Iowa Economic Development Authority application for financial assistance for Solum, Inc., with local match in the form of a forgivable loan (Click here for more information)
49. Resolution providing authorization to negotiate City of Ames and Ames Economic Development Commission Economic Development Agreement with United Suppliers, Inc., with local assistance in the form of a forgivable loan (Click here for more information)

PUBLIC WORKS:
50. Update on Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Project:(Click here for more information)
a. Motion designating Municipal Engineer Tracy Warner as Authorized Representative for Stuart Smith Park Bank Stabilization project
b. Resolution approving local match funding up to $120,000 for Stuart Smith Park Bank Stabilization project
51. Staff report on Lease to Youth & Shelter Services for Parking Lot P:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution setting date of public hearing
52. Southeast Entryway Project:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving Iowa Department of Transportation Planting Grant Agreement
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Truelsen Blumenthal, LLC, of Grimes, Iowa, in the amount of $343,416

HEARINGS:
53. Hearing on Unit No. 7 Stack Repair Project: (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to NAES Power Contractors of Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $227,354.00
54. Hearing on Brookside Park - East Side Improvements:
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatts of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $484,000.00 (Click here for more information)
55. Hearing on 2011/12 Asphalt Pavement Improvements Project (Abraham Drive and Todd Circle): (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatts of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $210,231.93
56. Hearing on Vet Med Substation Capacitor Bank Foundation Installation:(Click here for more information)
a. Motion accepting report of no bids
b. Motion directing staff to rebid project
c. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications; setting June 27, 2012, as bid due date and July 10, 2012, as date of public hearing
57. Hearing on Zoning Ordinance text amendment to adopt alternative landscaping standards for auto and marine craft trade uses (Continued from May 8, 2012, and May 22, 2012):(Click here for more information)
a. First passage of ordinance

ORDINANCES:
58. Ordinance incorporating Iowa Code Section 317.1A, defining noxious weeds into Municipal Code and declaring noxious weeds as a public nuisance enforceable as a municipal infraction:
a. Second passage of ordinance
b. Motion to suspend rules for adoption of an ordinance(Click here for more information)
c. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE No. 4114
59. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4115 rezoning property located at 3799 Cedar Lane from Planned Residence District (F-PRD) to Government/Airport (S-GA)
60. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4116 to add an exception for striping of parking spaces designated for outdoor display of vehicles for sale or lease
61. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4117 to adopt provisions for integrated site plan subdivisions
62. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4118 establishing parking regulations for Timber Ridge Drive

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.