AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO) TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE AND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MARCH26, 2013

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AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO) TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

1. Motion approving Draft FY 2014 Transportation Planning Work Program and setting May 28, 2013, as the date of public hearing(Click here for more information)
2. Motion approving Final FY 2014 Passenger Transportation Plan Update(Click here for more information)
3. Motion certifying that the AAMPO transportation planning process is being conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements (Click for more information)
4. Motion approving Amendment to FY 13 Transportation Improvement Program (Click here for more information)
5. Motion approving Amendment to 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (Click here for more information)
6. Motion approving Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Project Support for Mortensen Road Improvements Grant Application (Click here for more information)
7. Motion approving Policy Committee member composition by amending the Bylaws of the Policy Committee (Click here for more information)

COMMITTEE 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.

PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Proclamation for Eco Fair Day, March 30, 2013
2. Proclamation for Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Month, April 2013

PRESENTATIONS:
3. Presentation of Human Relations Commission Annual Report (Click here for more information)
4. Staff Report on Water and Sewer Rates (Click here for more information)

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.
5. Motion approving payment of claims
6. Motion approving Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 5, 2013, and Special Meeting of March 11, 2013 (Click here for more information)
7. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for March 1-15, 2013(Click here for more information)
8. 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 C Liquor - Sips/Paddys Irish Pub, 124 Welch Avenue
c. Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine - Wal-Mart Store #749, 3015 Grand Avenue
9. Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2013-2 to Municipal Code(Click here for more information)
10. Resolution authorizing Smart Energy rebate of $19,669 to Mary Greeley Medical Center(Click here for more information)
11. Resolution approving expenditure from Contingency Fund for Mayor's visit to Koshu City, Japan (Click here for more information)
12. Resolution approving appointment of Steve Goodhue to fill vacancy on Electric Utility Operations Review Advisory Board (EUORAB) (Click here for more information)
13. Resolution approving 28-E Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for use of Intelligent Transportation System Network (Click here for more information)
14. Resolution approving Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG-R) Close-Out Agreement with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)(Click here for more information)
15. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2013/14 Resource Recovery Primary Shredder Replacement Project - Phase II: No. 1 Mill Replacement; setting April 17, 2013, as bid due date and April 23, 2013, as date of public hearing(Click here for more information)
16. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2012/13 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements (Lincoln Way - Franklin Avenue to Hayward Avenue); setting April 17, 2013, as bid due date and April 23, 2013, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
17. Resolution awarding contract to Kaman Industrial Technologies of Grimes, Iowa, in the amount of $64,938.82 for Replacement Conveyor Belts for Power Plant(Click here for more information)
18. Resolution approving Change Order No. 10 to the Professional Services Agreement with BrownWinick of Des Moines, Iowa, for legal services in connection with the 161kV Tie Line Franchise(Click here for more information)
19. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2012/13 Asphalt Street Reconstruction/Seal Coat Reconstruction and 2012/13 Water Main Replacement(Click here for more information)
20. Resolution approving contract and bond for Hickory Drive Improvements (Lincoln Way to Westbrook Drive) (Click here for more information) (Click here for more information)
21. Resolution approving contract and bond for Underground Trenching for Electric Services (Primary Contract) (Click here for more information)
22. Resolution approving contract and bond for Underground Trenching for Electric Services (Back-Up Contract)
(Click here for more information)
23. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with A & P/Samuels Group pertaining to Historic Treatment Specialist for Library Renovation and Expansion Project(Click here for more information)
24. Resolution accepting completion of 2009/10 Concrete Pavement Improvements Project (South Hyland Avenue, Edison Street, Alexander Avenue, and Stanton Avenue)(Click here for more information)
25. Resolution accepting completion of 2012/13 CDBG Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Project (Beedle Drive and Aplin Road)(Click here for more information)
26. Resolution accepting completion of 2011/12 Collector Street Pavement Improvements Project (Ash Avenue from Mortensen Parkway to Knapp Street) (Click here for more information)
27. Resolution accepting completion of WPC Facility Raw Wastewater Pumping Station Pipe Supports and Check Valve Replacement Project(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:
28. Greek Week 2013 Requests:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving closure of portions of Sunset Drive, Ash Avenue, Gray Avenue, Greeley Street, and Lynn Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5 and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6
b. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations for portions of Gray Avenue, Greeley Street, Pearson Avenue, Lynn Avenue, and Sunset Drive from 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6
29. Motion approving 5-day licenses for Gateway Hotel at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue:(Click here for more information)
a. Special Class C Liquor (March 31 - April 4)
b. Class C Liquor (April 27 - May 1)

PLANNING & HOUSING:
30. Issues relating to redevelopment of former Middle School:(Click here for more information)
a. Staff report on rezoning process and options for former Middle School
b. Council direction regarding Master Plan
31. Staff report on request from Kingland Systems to modify set-back requirement in Campustown Service Center(Click here for more information)
32. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat for Bella Woods, generally located at 3491 Cameron School Road(Click here for more information)
33. Resolution approving Downtown Facade Grants(Click here for more information)
34. Motion referring Petition for Voluntary Annexation of 2212 Oakwood Road to Planning and Zoning Commission(Click here for more information)

PUBLIC WORKS:
35. Artistic Bike Racks in Main Street Cultural District (MSCD):(Click here for more information)
a. Motion authorizing staff to enter into contracts with the Ames Community Arts Council and artists for artistic bike racks in the MSCD
b. Resolution approving the allocation of $900 in City Hall Mechanical and Structural Improvements funding for cost of bike rack at City Hall

HEARINGS:
36. Hearing on Amendment to Preliminary Plat/Major Site Development Plan for Somerset Subdivision:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving revision to Preliminary Plat/Major Site Development Plan for Somerset Subdivision, 25th Addition with the condition that proposed Plan amendments be incorporated prior to Final Plat approval


37. Hearing on 2013 City Hall Renovation Project:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to HPC, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $770,000.00
b. Resolution approving contract and bond
38. Hearing on Asbestos Maintenance Services for Power Plant:(Click here for more information)
a. Report of bids
39. Hearing on 2012/13 Asphalt Street Reconstruction Program:(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 $770,765.63
40. Hearing on 2012/13 Low-Point Drainage Improvements (Oliver Circle):(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to J & K Contracting, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $75,495.58
41. Hearing on 2012/13 Shared Use Path Maintenance Project (Bloomington Road - Hoover Road to Taft Avenue):(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 $67,614.45
42. Hearing on Nuisance Assessments:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution assessing costs of sidewalk repair/replacement and certifying assessment to Story County Treasurer
b. Resolution assessing costs of snow and ice removal and certifying assessment to Story County Treasurer

ORDINANCES:
43. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4142 making modifications to Municipal Code Chapter 21 (Sign Code)
44. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4143 making modifications to Municipal Code Appendix N relating to titles of Chapters 5 and 21

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.