AGENDA
MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE AND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MARCH 25, 2014

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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 2015 Transportation Planning Work Program and setting May 27, 2014, as the date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
2. Motion approving Final FY 2015 Passenger Transportation Plan (Click here for more information)
3. Motion certifying that the AAMPO transportation planning process is being conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements (Click here for more information)

POLICY 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 29, 2014
2. Proclamation for Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Month, April 2014

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 Meetings of February 25 and March 4, 2014
5. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for February 16-28, 2014 (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 C Liquor Caf Northwest, 114 Des Moines Avenue
b. Class C Liquor Sips/Paddys Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue
c. Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine Wal-Mart Store #749, 3015 Grand Avenue
7. Motion authorizing staff to issue Request for Proposals for Conversion of Automated Water Meter Reading System (Click here for more information)
8. Resolution approving appointment of Delores Ball to Property Maintenance Appeals Board (Click here for more information)
9. Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2014-2 to Municipal Code (Click here for more information)
10. Resolution adopting 2013/14 Rental Housing Registration Fee Schedule (Click here for more information)
11. Resolution setting date of public hearing for April 8, 2014, on vacation and relocation of pedestrian easement for Sunset Ridge, 4th Addition (Click here for more information)
12. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2013/14 Water System Improvements Program-Water Service Transfer Program #1 (10th Street - Douglas Avenue to Grand Avenue); setting April 16, 2014, as bid due date and April 22, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
13. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2012/13 Concrete Pavement Improvements #1 (Wheeler Street-Grand Avenue to Roy Key Avenue); setting April 16, 2014, as bid due date and April 22, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
14. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2013/14 Concrete Pavement Improvements (Knapp Street-Welch Avenue to Lynn Avenue and Lynn Avenue-Storm Street to Knapp Street); setting April 16, 2014, as bid due date and April 22, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
15. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Specialized Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for Power Plant; setting April 23, 2014, as bid due date and May 13, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
16. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Asbestos Maintenance Services for Power Plant; setting April 23, 2014, as bid due date and May 13, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
17. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Vet Med Substation Feeder Extension; setting April 30, 2014, as bid due date and May 13, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
18. Resolution approving renewal of contracts for purchase of Electric Distribution Padmounted Transformers with RESCO of Ankeny, Iowa, and for purchase of Overhead Transformers with Wesco Distribution of Des Moines, Iowa, for period from April 1, 2014, through March 31, 2015 (Click here for more information)
19. Resolution awarding Engineering Services Contract to Black & Veatch Corporation of Overland Park, Kansas, for 69kV Substation Panel and Transmission Line Terminal Upgrades in an amount not to exceed $113,514 (Click here for more information)
20. Resolution awarding contract to Sherman & Reilly of Chattanooga, Tennessee, for purchase of Trailer-Mounted Underground Cable Puller for Electric Distribution Division in the amount of $179,445 (Click here for more information)
21. Resolution awarding contract to Murphy Tractor and Equipment of Altoona, Iowa, for John Deere 544K Wheel Loader with Bucket in the amount of $119,925 with Buy-Back Guarantee for Loader (Click here for more information)
22. Resolution awarding contract to Altec Industries, Inc., of St. Joseph, Missouri, for Truck Body, Aerial Platform, and Accessories in the amount of $103,124 (Click here for more information)
23. Resolution awarding contract to OBS Specialty Vehicles, Inc., of Canton, Ohio, for Library Bookmobile in the amount of $240,475 (Click here for more information)
24. Resolution awarding contract to RCS Millwork, L.C., of Ankeny, Iowa, for Library Refurbished Furniture in the amount of $4,998 (Click here for more information)
25. Resolution awarding contracts for Public Library furniture in the total amount of $1,268,244.45, as follows: (Click here for more information)
a. Business Interiors by Staples - $352,567.10
b. Jones Library Sales, Inc. - $238,726.00
c. Story Kenworthy - $182,165.69
d. Workspace, Inc. - $171,007.06
e. Koch Brothers - $148,880.65
f. Embury, Ltd. - $69,332.45
g. Triplett Interiors Solutions- $53,281.82
h. Indica Interiors -- $26,545.73
i. LFI - $18,605.00
j. Pigott, Inc.- $7,132.95
26. Resolution approving Change Order with HDR Engineers for Easement Acquisition Assistance on Lift Station Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $28,885 (Click here for more information)
27. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2013/14 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements - Lincoln Way (Click here for more information)
28. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2012/13 Asphalt Resurfacing/Seal Coat Removal/ Asphalt Reconstruction Program - Carroll Avenue) (Click here for more information)
29. Resolution approving contract and bond for Northridge Heights Park Improvements (Click here for more information)
30. Resolution approving contract and bond for Motor Repair Contract for Power Plant (Click here for more information)
31. Resolution approving contract and bond for 1200 Amp Switchgear for Vet Med Feeder Extension (Click here for more information)
32. Resolution accepting partial completion of public improvements for Northridge Heights, 15th Addition, and lessening the amount of security being held therefor (Click here for more information)
33. Resolution accepting completion of 2011/12 Shared-Use Path System Expansion (Skunk River Trail Hunziker Youth Sports Complex to SE 16th Street) (Click here for more information)
34. Resolution accepting completion of SE Entryway Project (Click here for more information)
35. Resolution accepting Final Plat for Dauntless Subdivision, 10th 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 t he 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.

ORDINANCES:
36. First passage of Post-Construction Storm Water Ordinance as Chapter 5B of the Municipal Code (Click here for more information)
37. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4173 on rezoning of 321 State Avenue from Government/Airport (S-GA) to Residential Low-Density (RL)

PERMITS, PETITIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS:
38. Motion approving 5-Day Class C Liquor License for Christianis Events at the Agricultural Learning Center, 2516 Mortensen Road (Click here for more information)
39. Staff report on Floor Area Ratio in Highway-Oriented Commercial Zoning District (Click here for more information)
40. Resolution approving Encroachment Permit for a sign at 2900 West Street (Lorrys Coffee) (Click here for more information)

ADMINISTRATION:
41. Motion approving City of Ames Language Assistance Policy for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Persons (Click here for more information)
42. Discussion of Resident Satisfaction Survey policy questions (Click here for more information)
43. Motion approving 2014/15 Council Goals and Objectives (Click here for more information)

HEARINGS:
44. Hearing on rezoning with Master Plan for 601 State Avenue from Government/Airport to (S-GA) to Suburban Residential Medium-Density (FS-RM): (Click here for more information)
a. First passage of ordinance/motion denying rezoning
b. Motion directing staff to prepare Zoning Agreement to be signed by applicant prior to third passage of ordinance
45. Hearing on Furnishing 15kV Outdoor Metalclad Switchgear and 69kV Control Panels for Ames Plant Distribution Substation: (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Central Electric Manufacturing Company, d/b/a AZZ Switchgear Systems of Fulton, Missouri, in the amount of $509,831.13 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax)
46. Hearing on Fuel Oil Pipe Installation at Combustion Turbine Site: (Click here for more information)
a. Motion accepting report of no bids
47. Hearing on 2013/14 Downtown Pavement Improvements (Fifth Street - Duff Avenue to Burnett Avenue): (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution reallocating savings from other completed CIP projects to help fund the project
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,234,443
48. Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to change required parking for other office uses (excluding medical and dental offices): (Click here for more information)
a. First passage of ordinance
49. Hearing on Text Amendments regarding storm water management regulatory standards found in Subdivision and Zoning chapters and making reference to standards contained in Chapter 5B: (Click here for more information)
a. First passage of ordinance amending Section 23.407
b. First passage of ordinance amending Section 23.502
c. First passage of ordinance amending Section 29.406
d. First passage of ordinance amending Section 29.1502
50. Hearing on Sewer Revenue Plan and Design Loan from State Revolving Fund: (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving, and securing the payment of a $375,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement)

PLANNING & HOUSING:
51. Resolution approving amended Development Agreement for Ames Community Development Park 4th Addition (South Bell Avenue TIF Agreement) (Click here for more information)
52. Community Development Block Grant: (Click here for more information)
a. Results of Public Forum held March 18, 2014
b. Resolution approving Consolidated Plan
53. Staff report on annexation requests: (Click here for more information)
a. 3535 - 530th Avenue (Reyes property)
b. ISU Research Park Phase 3 Expansion
i. Motion combining two Annexation Petitions and directing staff to meet with adjacent property owners to determine who might be included in proposed annexation as additional consenting or non-consenting owners

PUBLIC WORKS:
54. Protest on Tree Removal (Welch Avenue and Lincoln Way): (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving removal of trees posted in accordance with Municipal Code Section 27.3
55. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Grant Avenue Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Improvements (North Grand Area Utility Extension); setting April 16, 2014, as bid due date and April 22, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

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.