SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CONFERENCE BOARD,
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE, AND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JUNE 26, 2012

AMES CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING

CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.

1. Roll Call
2. Resolution setting date of public hearing for July 10, 2012, for amendment to 2012/13 City Assessors Budget to transfer money from the Special Appraisers Fund to the Assessment Fund (Click here for more information)

COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING*

*The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee Meeting will immediately follow the meeting of the Ames Conference Board.

1. Hearing on Draft FY 2013-16 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP):(Click here for more information)
a. Motion approving FY 2013-16 TIP

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 Summer of Smart Irrigation

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 June 12, 2012 (Click here for more information)
4. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for June 1-15, 2012 (Click here for more information)
5. Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2012-3 to Municipal Code (Click here for more information)
6. Resolution approving appointment of Council Member Peter Orazem to Ames Economic Development Commission Board of Directors
7. Resolution approving appointment of Julie Gould to fill vacancy on Planning and Zoning Commission (Click here for more information)
8. Resolution approving 2012/13 Pay Plan (Click here for more information)
9. Resolution approving 2012/13 Funding Agreement with Ames Economic Development Commission (Click here for more information) (Click here for more information)
10. Resolution approving 2012/13 contract for Sustainability Coordinator (Click here for more information)
11. Resolution approving contract with Iowa Economic Development Authority for State Energy Program funds totaling $63,000 for three projects (Click here for more information)
12. Resolution approving 2012/13 Human Services Contract with Big Brothers/Big Sisters (Click here for more information)
13. Resolution approving 2012/13 Human Services Contract with Red Cross (Click here for more information)
14. Resolution delegating staff the ability to administratively approve closure of 5th Street west of Clark Avenue to repair a water valve (Click here for more information)
15. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2011/12 Collector Street Paving Improvements (Ridgewood Avenue - 13th Street to 16th Street); setting July 18 , 2012, as bid due date and July 24, 2012, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
16. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2011/12 Storm Sewer System Improvements (Country Club Boulevard); setting July 18, 2012, as bid due date and July 24, 2012, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
17. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2012/13 Collector Street Paving Improvement (Meadowland Avenue - 13th Street to Carr Drive/Carr Pool Demolition); setting July 18, 2012, as bid due date and July 24, 2012, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
18. Resolution waiving Citys purchasing policy requirement for formal bidding procedures and authorizing purchase of software maintenance from Sungard Public Sector (Click here for more information)
19. Resolution awarding contract to Jordan Transformer LLC, of Jordan, Minnesota, in the amount of $9,327.00, plus applicable sales taxes, for Top-O-Hollow Transformer LTC Installation (Click here for more information)
20. Resolution approving contract and bond for Southeast Entryway Project (Click here for more information)
21. Resolution approving contract and bond for Brookside Park - East Side Improvements (Click here for more information)
22. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2010/11 Asphalt Pavement Improvements (Abraham Drive and Todd Circle) (Click here for more information)
23. Resolution approving contract and bond for Unit No. 8 Feedwater Heater Replacement (Click here for more information)
24. Resolution approving Change Order #44 for the addition of the bike path to the Intermodal Facility (Click here for more information)
25. Resolution approving renewal of contract with ChemTreat, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia, in an amount not to exceed $224,000 for Power Plant Chemical Treatment Services and Supplies (Click here for more information)
26. Resolution approving renewal of contract with Plibrico Company, LLC, of Omaha, Nebraska, in an amount not to exceed $475,000 for Power Plant Boiler Maintenance and Repair Services (Click here for more information)
27. Resolution approving renewal of contract with Allied Valve, Inc., of Bettendorf, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $55,000 for Valve Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Replacement, and Related Services and Supplies (Click here for more information)
28. Resolution approving renewal of contract with Bodine Services of Clinton, LLC, of Clinton, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $49,500 for Specialized Wet/Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for Power Plant (Click here for more information)
29. Resolution approving renewal of contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Company of Fairfax, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $275,000 for 2012/13 Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program (Click here for more information)
30. Resolution accepting completion of Precipitator Wire Replacement Project (Click here for more information)
31. Resolution accepting completion of 2009/10 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements (13th Street/Stange - UPRR Overpass) (Click here for more information)
32. Resolution accepting completion of 2010/11 Asphalt Resurfacing & Seal Coat/Asphalt Reconstruction Program (IJOBS - East ONeil Drive and Hunziker Drive) (Click here for more information)
33. Resolution approving Minor Final Plat for Green Hills Community Subdivision, 1st Addition (Click here for more information)
34. Northridge Heights Subdivision, 15th Addition:
a. Resolution accepting partial completion of public improvements

b. Resolution approving Final Plat (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.

ADMINISTRATION:
35. Report on Hospital/Medical Discussion Group (Click here for more information)
36. Staff report regarding rental inspection cycles (Click here for more information)
37. Resolution approving/motion denying amendment to Developers Agreement for 605 and 619-719 East Lincoln Way (Click here for more information)
38. Resolution approving/motion denying request of MICA for modification to 2011/12 Human Services Contract (Click here for more information)
39. Resolution approving/motion denying request from Heartland Senior Services for supplemental funding for 2011/12 Human Services Contract (Click here for more information)

LIBRARY:
40. Library Construction/Renovation:
a. Update on project budget(Click here for more information)
b. Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign Professional Services Agreement for LEED Certification (click here for more information)

PERMITS, PETITIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS:
41. Motion approving encroachment permit for awnings at Ames Pantorium building, 410-412 Douglas Avenue (Click here for more information)
42. Motion approving permit to shoot fireworks from ISU Lot G7 on July 3, 2012, at approximately 9:45 p.m., with rain date of July 7, 2012, subject to approval from ISU Risk Management (Click here for more information)
43. Motion approving Class C Liquor License for Texas Roadhouse, 519 South Duff Avenue (Click here for more information)
44. Motion approving Outdoor Service Area privilege on July 14, 2012 for American Legion #37, 225 Main Street (Click here for more information)
45. Motion approving 5-Day Class C Liquor License for Olde Main Brewing Company at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue (Click here for more information)
46. Requests for Shrine Bowl Parade on July 21, 2012:
a. Resolution approving closure of portions of Main Street, Douglas Avenue, Fifth Street, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Pearle Avenue, and Clark Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m. for parade scheduled at 9:30 a.m.
b. Resolution approving closure of Parking Lot MM and south portion of Lot M (west of City Hall) for parade staging between 6:00 a.m. and Noon
c. Resolution approving waiver of fee for electricity usage in Tom Evans Plaza (Click here for more information)

PUBLIC WORKS:
47. Staff report on Storm Sewer/Flood Mitigation Project prioritization (Click here for more information)

HUMAN RESOURCES:
48. Resolution approving renewal of policy with Holmes Murphy and Safety National to provide Excess Workers Compensation coverage (Click here for more information)
49. Resolution approving renewal of policy with ICAP for Liability Insurance coverage (Click here for more information)
50. Resolution approving Property Insurance Policy (Click here for more information)

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
51. Staff report on cameras in Campustown (Click here for more information)

HEARINGS:
52. Hearing on Zoning Ordinance text amendment to repeal current parking requirements for general retail sales and services, retail and shopping centers of any size, major retail and shopping centers, and grocery stores of any size and adopt new parking requirement of one space per 300 square feet of building floor area for all retail sales:
a. First passage of ordinance (Click here for more information)
53. Hearing on Zoning Ordinance text amendment pertaining to requirements for Master Plans:
a. Motion to continue hearing until July 10, 2012 (Click here for more information)

ORDINANCES:
54. Second passage of ordinance to adopt alternative landscaping standards for auto and marine craft trade uses

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.