AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
AUGUST 27, 2013

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CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.

PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Proclamation for National Recovery Month, September 2013
2. Proclamation for School Attendance Awareness Month, September 2013

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 Regular Meeting of August 13, 2013, and Special Meeting of August 21, 2013
5. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants (Click here for more information)
6. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits, wine permits, and liquor licenses:(Click here for more information)
a. Class E Liquor, C Beer, & B Wine - HyVee Drugstore, 500 Main Street
b. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service - Indian Delights, 127 Dotson Drive
c. Class C Liquor - Mandarin Restaurant of Ames, 415 Lincoln Way
d. Special Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service - Noodles & Company, 414 South Duff Avenue
e. Class E Liquor, C Beer, & B Wine - Cyclone Liquors, 626 Lincoln Way
7. Resolution approving appointment of Kerry Dixon-Fox and Curtis Engelhardt to fill vacancies on Public Art Commission (Click here for more information)
8. Resolution approving Public Art Commissions request to carry over funding to FY 2013/14 (Click here for more information)
9. Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing Ames Police Departments participation in Story County Safe Seat Program (Click here for more information)
10. Resolution proposing vacation of public utility easement at 1606, 1610, and 1614 South Kellogg Avenue and setting date of public hearing for September 10, 2013 (Click here for more information)
11. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Replacement Superheater Attemperator; setting September 11, 2013, as bid due date and September 24, 2013, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
12. Resolution awarding contracts to Baldwin Pole & Piling, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, for purchase of Electric Distribution Utility Poles in accordance with unit prices bid, and to McFarland Cascade of Tacoma, Washington, for purchase of Electric Transmission Utility Poles in accordance with unit prices bid (Click here for more information)
13. Resolution awarding single-source contract for Radar Detection Equipment for 2013/14 Traffic Signal Program to Brown Traffic Products, Inc., of Davenport, Iowa, in the amount of $58,856 (Click here for more information)
14. Resolution revising payment authorization to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., pertaining to Engineering Services for 2013/14 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements (Lynn Avenue and Knapp Street) (Click here for more information)
15. Resolution approving contract and bond for Substation Electrical Materials Bid No. 1 (69 kV Switches) (Click here for more information)
16. Resolution approving contract and bond for Substation Electrical Materials Bid No. 4 (Steel Structures) (Click here for more information)
17. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2013 Softball Field Fencing & Lighting - South River Valley Park (Fencing Project) (Click here for more information)
18. Resolution approving Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $9,979.87 with Henkel Construction Company of Mason City, Iowa, for CyRide Bus Facility Expansion (Click here for more information)
19. Resolution approving Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $78,121.00 with NAES Corporation of Houston, Texas, for Steam Turbine No. 8 Overhaul (Click here for more information)
20. Resolution approving Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $15,029 with Abatement Specialties, LLC, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Library Renovation and Expansion Abatement Work (Click here for more information)
21. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for Emergency Communications Center project (Click here for more information)
22. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 227, 231, and 233 South Kellogg 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:
23. Motion approving new Class C Liquor License (LC) & Outdoor Service for Blue Owl Bar, 223 Welch Avenue (Click here for more information)
24. Motion approving new 5-Day (September 14 - 18) Special Class C Liquor License (BW) & Outdoor Service for Gateway Hotel & Conference Center for Jack Trice Stadium, Tent 27 (Click here for more information)
25. Requests for Temporary Liquor Licenses/Beer & Wine Permits from Christianis Events:(Click here for more information)
a. Motion approving new 5-Day (August 26 - 30) Class C Liquor License (LC) at 420 Beach Avenue
b. Motion approving new 5-Day (September 21 - 25) Class C Liquor License (LC) at 420 Beach Avenue
26. Requests for Temporary Liquor Licenses/Beer & Wine Permits from Olde Main Brewing Company:(Click here for more information)
a. Motion approving new 5-Day (September 5 - 9) Special Class C Liquor License (BW) at 420 Beach Avenue
b. Motion approving new 5-Day (September 7 - 11) Class C Liquor License (LC) at 228 Gray Avenue
c. Motion approving new 5-Day (September 10-14) Special Class C Liquor License (BW) at 420 Beach Avenue
d. Motion approving new 5-Day (September 16 - 20) Class C Liquor License (LC) at 420 Beach Avenue
e. Motion approving new 5-Day (September 21 - 25) Special Class C Liquor License (BW) at 1407 University Boulevard
27. Requests from The Octagon Center for the Arts for Art Festival on September 22, 2013:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving closure of portions of Main Street, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, and Douglas Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; waiver of fee for usage of electricity; and waiver of fee for Blanket Vending License
b. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the Central Business District
c. Motion approving Blanket Vending License
28. Ames High Homecoming Committee Requests for Homecoming Parade on Monday, September 23, 2013:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving closure of Parking Lot MM and south half of Parking Lot M and portions of Main Street, Douglas Avenue, Fifth Street, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Clark Avenue, and Pearle Avenue from 5:30 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m.; waiver of parking meter fees in Main Street Cultural District from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.; waiver of parking meter fees for Parking Lot N from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.; and waiver of fee for Fireworks Permit
b. Motion approving fireworks permit for display after football game (approximately 9:15 p.m.) on September 27, 2013
29. Requests from KHOI Radio for Chili Rock-a-Billy on September 28, 2013:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving closure of Douglas Avenue, from Main Street to Fifth Street, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement; waiver of costs of electricity; and waiver of fee for Vending License
b. Motion approving Vending License and Temporary Obstruction Permit for portion of Douglas Avenue
30. Resolution approving closure of portion of Hayward Avenue for NCAA Midwest Regional Cross Country meet on November 15, 2013 (Click here for more information)

PARKS & RECREATION:
31. Resolution accepting donation of 1.3 acres of land from the Ames Community School District (portion of former Roosevelt School) for a neighborhood park (Click here for more information)

PLANNING & HOUSING:
32. Kingland Systems Campustown Redevelopment Project:(Click here for information)
a. City Council direction on request to modify step-back requirement
b. City Council direction on request for TIF incentive
33. Resolution approving Adaptive Reuse Plan for conversion of former Roosevelt School located at 921-9th Street to multiple-family residential dwelling (Click here for information)
34. Urban Revitalization Area for former Roosevelt School property:(Click here for information)
a. Motion approving/denying application
b. Resolution directing City staff to prepare Urban Revitalization Plan and setting date of public hearing for October 8, 2013

ADMINISTRATION:
35. Presentation of Sustainability Coordinator Annual Report (Click here for more information)

POLICE:
36. Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa State University regarding the provision of law enforcement services to University-leased residential housing property in Ames (Click here for more information)

WATER & POLLUTION CONTROL:
37. Resolution approving Change Order to Professional Services Agreement with FOX Engineering for new Water Plant design (Click here for more information)

HEARINGS:
38. Hearing on sale of 3317 Morningside Street as part of 2013 Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Sustainability Program:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving sale of 3317 Morningside Street to Shaun Strader and Megan Louis
39. Hearing on Water Pollution Control Facility Methane Engine-Generator Set No. 2 Rehabilitation:(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Ziegler Power Systems of Altoona, Iowa, in the amount of $176,608.00
40. Hearing on 2010/11 Storm Water Facility Rehabilitation Program - Spring Valley Subdivision (Utah Drive/Oklahoma Drive) and 2012/13 Flood Response and Mitigation (Clear Creek - Utah Drive):(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $336,630.00
41. Hearing on Unit 8 Generator Repairs/Re-Wedging Stator Project:(Click here for more information)
a. Motion approving report of bids and delaying award of contract
42. Hearing on 2013/14 CDBG Public Facilities Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Program (South Maple Avenue):(Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $367,803.20
43. Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment to Section 29.1503(4) (b) (iii) pertaining to the weight of trucks serving Special Use Permit Uses in residential zones:(Click here for more information)
a. First passage of ordinance
44. Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment to Section 29.401(5) to eliminate provision ( c) pertaining to more than one single-family or two-family structures on the same lot:(Click here for more information)
a. Motion to continue hearing to September 10, 2013

ORDINANCES:
45. First passage of ordinance to revise to Appendix Q for Water Meter Setting Fees (Click here for more information)
46. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4157 rezoning property located at 4130 Lincoln Swing from Residential Low Density RL to Residential High Density RH
47. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4158 revising parking regulations on Burnham 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.