CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.

PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2014
2. Proclamation for Bike to Work Week, May 10-16, 2014
3. Proclamation for National Public Works Week, May 18-24, 2014
4. Proclamation for Building Safety Month, May 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.
5. Motion approving payment of claims
6. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 22, 2014, and Special Meetings of April 15, 2014, and May 6, 2014
7. Motion approving certification of civil services applicants (Click here for more information)
8. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for April 16-30, 2014 (Click here for more information)
9. Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits, wine permits, and liquor licenses: (Click here for more information)

a. Special Class C Liquor Mongolian Buffet, 1620 S. Kellogg Avenue, #103

b. Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine Walgreens #12108, 2719 Grand Avenue

c. Class B Beer Jeffs Pizza Shop, 2402 Lincoln Way

d. Class C Liquor Mothers Pub, 2900 West Street

e. Class C Liquor - Red Lobster #747, 1100 Buckeye Avenue

f. Class C Liquor Lucullans Italian Grill, 400 Main Street

g. Class C Beer & B Native Wine Tobacco Outlet Plus #530, 204 South Duff Avenue

h. Special Class C Liquor Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue

10. Motion approving sign encroachment permit for The Salon, 323 Main Street (Click here for more information)
11. Motion approving new Class B Beer Permit for Chicha Shack, 131 Welch Avenue (Click here for more information)
12. Motion delegating to staff the ability to administratively approve the closure of the Duff Avenue railroad crossing to facilitate the Union Pacific Railroad maintenance of the crossing (Click here for more information)
13. Resolution approving Appendix W: Sanitary Sewer Connection District Maps and Schedule of Fees and Water Connection District Map and Schedule of Fees (Click here for more information)
14. Resolution accepting GreaterGood.org grant for Animal Shelter & Control pertaining to Shelter Renovation Project (Click here for more information)
15. Resolution approving U.S. Highway 69 Detour Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Click here for more information)
16. Resolution approving City Highway Bridge Program Project Agreement with Iowa DOT for 6th Street Bridge over Squaw Creek (Click here for more information)
17. Resolution approving Iowa DOT Transportation Enhancement Funding Agreement for 2007/08 Shared-Use Path System - Skunk River Trail Extension (Ada Hayden Heritage Park to Bloomington Road) (Click here for more information)
18. Resolution approving 2014 Story County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Click here for more information)
19. Resolution of Support and Program Agreement for Main Street Iowa for Main Street Cultural District (Click here for more information)
20. Resolution approving renewal of Agreement with Wellmark BCBS of Iowa for administrative services, specific and aggregate excess coverage, and network access for health benefits for FY 2014/15 (Click here for more information)
21. Resolution accepting proposal from National Insurance Services for continuing the current Group Life and Long-Term Disability policies for new three-year period (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2017) (Click here for more information)
22. Resolution naming all activities sponsored by Ames 150 Steering Committee and subcommittees as City of Ames activities and allowing them to be covered under Citys liability insurance (not activities by private or for-profit agencies or street vendors) (Click here for more information)
23. Requests from Premier Event Management for HyVee 5k for Kids on Sunday, July 27: (Click here for more information)
a. Resolution approving closure of portion of Beach Avenue and Country Club Boulevard from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
24. Requests from Ames Patriotic Council for Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2014: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution closing south half of Parking Lot M from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 11:00 a.m. for staging parade

b. Resolution approving closure of 5th Street from Grand Avenue to Clark Avenue from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for line-up and start of parade

c. Resolution approving temporary closure of Clark Avenue (from 5th Street to 9th Street), 9th Street (from Clark to Maxwell), 6th Street (at Clark) and Duff Avenue (at 9th Street), as parade moves through intersections

25. Requests for Summerfest in Campustown on June 14, 2014: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License for Campustown District

b. Motion approving 5-Day Class B Beer Permit & Outdoor Service

c. Resolution approving closure of 200 block of Welch Avenue, Welch Lot T, and Chamberlain Lot Y from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and waiver of parking meter fees

d. Resolution approving usage of electricity and waiver of costs

e. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License

26. Requests from Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) for spring/summer events:

a. ArtWalk on Friday, June 6: (Click here for more information)

i. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for MSCD sidewalks from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and blanket Vending License from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

ii. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement for MSCD from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

iii. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License

iv. Resolution closing six parking spaces near intersection of Main Street and Kellogg Avenue for food vendors

b. MusicWalk on Thursday, June 19: (Click here for more information)

i. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

ii. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License

iii. Resolution approving usage of electricity and waiver of costs

iv. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement for MSCD from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

v. Resolution approving closure of up to 30 parking spaces along Main Street for outdoor seating areas

c. Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 24 - 26: (Click here for more information)

i. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License

ii. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations in CBD from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

iii. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License

27. Requests from Ames 150 Committee and Main Street Cultural District for Ames 150th and 4th of July Celebration: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License for Central Business District from 8:00 a.m. on July 4 to 10:00 p.m. on July 5

b. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement on Main Street from the CBD Lot entrance to Kellogg Avenue, and Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street, from 3:00 p.m. on July 3 through 10:00 p.m. on July 5

c. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement for entire Central Business District from 6:00 p.m. on July 3 through 10:00 p.m. on July 5

d. Resolution approving closure of Main Street from CBD Lot to Kellogg Avenue, Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street, and the northeast section of CBD Lot Z (18 spaces), from 6:00 p.m. on July 3 through 10:00 p.m. on July 5, for 150th setup and activities

e. Resolution approving closure of Clark Avenue, from 5th Street to 6th Street, from 6:00 p.m. on July 3 to the conclusion of the parade on July 4, for City Council Community Pancake Breakfast

f. Resolution approving closure of portions of Main Street, Northwestern Avenue, 5th Street, 6th Street, Douglas Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Clark Avenue, Allan Drive, and Pearle Avenue; and Parking Lots V, TT, M, MM, Q, and N, from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. on July 4 for parade activities and volunteer parking

g. Resolution approving waiver of utility fees for use of outlets and water and waiver of Vending License fee

28. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2014/15 Shared-Use Path Maintenance Project (South 4th Street); setting June 4, 2014, as bid due date and June 10, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
29. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Phase 1 of City Maintenance Facility (Edison Street) Re-Roofing Project; setting June 11, 2014, as bid due date and June 24, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
30. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for WPC Raw Water Pump Station Make-Up Air Unit Replacement; setting June 12, 2014, as bid due date and June 24, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
31. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Water Pollution Control Facility Switchgear Control Replacement Project; setting June 12, 2014, as the bid due date and June 24, 2014, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
32. Resolution approving contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc., for Inspections software, installation services, and associated hardware at a cost of $238,200 (Click here for more information)
33. Resolution awarding contract to Independent Salt Company of Kanopolis, Kansas, for Purchase of Rock Salt Requirements for 2014/15 Ice Control Program for Public Works Department in the amount of $65.74 per ton (Click here for more information)
34. Resolution awarding contract to Coatings Unlimited, Inc., of Bridgeton, Missouri, for Coat Concrete Acid Containment Structure at Power Plant for Electric Services Department in the amount of $35,370 (plus applicable sales taxes to be paid by City to State) (Click here for more information)
35. Valve Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Replacement, and Related Services and Supplies for Electric Services Department: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution renewing contract with Allied Valve, Inc., of Bettendorf, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $70,000

b. Resolution approving contract and bond

36. Specialized Cleaning Services, including Grit Blasting, Hydro Blasting, Detonation Blasting, and Vac Truck Services for Electric Services Department: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution renewing contract with W-S Industrial Services, Inc., of Council Bluffs, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $199,000 for FY 2014/15

b. Resolution approving contract and bond

37. Resolution renewing contract with ChemTreat, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia, for Chemical Treatment Services and Supplies for Electric Services Department in an amount not to exceed $260,000 for FY 2014/15 (Click here for more information)
38. Resolution renewing contract with Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines, Iowa, for Supply of Diesel Fuel to Power Plant for Electric Services Department in an amount not to exceed $588,000 (Click here for more information)
39. Power Plant Breaker and Relay Maintenance for Electric Services Department: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution renewing contract with Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa of Davenport, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $180,000

b. Resolution approving contract and bond

40. Resolution renewing contract with Air Hygiene of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, for Emissions Testing for Steam Electric Plant and Combustion Turbine Generator for Electric Services Department in an amount not to exceed $55,000 for FY 2014/15 (Click here for more information)
41. Resolution renewing contract with Burns & McDonnell of Chesterfield, Missouri, for Fire Risk Mitigation professional services for Electric Services Department in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Click here for more information)
42. Power Plant Maintenance Services for Electric Services Department: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution renewing contract with ProEnergy Services, LLC, of Sedalia, Missouri, in an amount not to exceed $800,000

b. Resolution approving contract and bond

43. Resolution approving contract and bond for WPC Facility Electrical Transformer Replacement Project (Click here for more information)
44. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2013/14 Concrete Pavement Improvements (Knapp Street and Lynn Avenue) (Click here for more information)
45. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2012/13 Concrete Pavement Improvements Program #1 (Wheeler Street) (Click here for more information)
46. Resolution approving Change Order to Flowserve contract deleting two pumps from the contract and accepting modifications to the contract terms and conditions, as negotiated by the City Attorney, for Water and Pollution Control First Stage Trickling Filter Vertical Turbine Solids Handling Pumps (Click here for more information)
47. Resolution approving partial completion of public improvements and lessening amount of security for Somerset Subdivision, 25th Addition (Click here for more information)
48. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 205 South Wilmoth Avenue (Breckenridge North Parcel) (Click here for more information)
49. 4130 Lincoln Swing: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving Plat of Survey

b. Resolution approving Acquisition Plat for street right-of-way

c. Resolution approving Quit Claim Deed for conveyance of street right-of-way from GW College Park, LLC

50. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 300, 306, and 312 Abraham Drive (Click here for more information)
51. 551, 703, and 705 South Duff Avenue: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving Plat of Survey

b. Resolution approving Agreement for Shared-Use Path deferral

52. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 2105 Southeast 5th Street (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:
53. Presentation of Human Relations Commission Annual Report (Click here for more information)
54. Staff report on HIRTA services (Click here for more information)
55. Resolution approving purchase of 2013/14 Neighborhood Art Acquisition Program sculpture selections (Click here for more information)

FIRE:
56. Staff report regarding recommended changes to Ames Rental Code (Click here for more information)
57. Fire Alarm Retrofitting: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion directing staff to adopt a date of July 1, 2020, for compliance

PLANNING & HOUSING:
58. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat for Aspen Ridge, 2nd Addition (Click here for more information)
59. Request for waiver of subdivision regulations for Ames Golf & Country Club: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving/motion denying waiver of portions of Division IV Design and Improvement Standards of Ames subdivision regulations

b. Resolution approving Covenant for Assessment of Costs of Improvements, Covenant Pertaining to Water Service, and Covenant Pertaining to Annexation

60. Rural Subdivision located at northwest corner of 250th Street and X Avenue: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving/motion denying waiver of Division IV Design and Improvement Standards of Ames subdivision regulations

b. Resolution approving Covenants for Assessments of Costs of Improvements, Covenant Pertaining to Water Service, and Covenant Pertaining to Annexation

61. Resolution requiring Master Plan with rezoning application for Quarry Estates (Click here for more information)

PUBLIC WORKS:
62. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to J & K Contracting, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,909,379.80 for North Growth Area Utility Extension Project (Click here for more information)

HEARINGS:
63. Hearing on Asbestos Maintenance Services for Power Plant: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to ESA, Inc., of North Sioux City, South Dakota, in an amount not to exceed $75,000

64. Hearing on Vet Med Substation Feeder Extension: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa of Davenport, Iowa, in the amount of $170,786.97 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax)

65. Hearing on Specialized Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for Power Plant: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Bodine Services of Clinton, LLC, of Clinton, Iowa, (for hourly rates and unit prices bid) in an amount not to exceed $67,000

ORDINANCES:
66. First passage of ordinance modifying Ames Municipal Code Section 21.114(3) providing the electronic message signs standards (Click here for more information)
67. Second passage of ordinance rezoning with Master Plan for 3699 George Washington Carver Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Suburban Low-Density Residential (FS-RL)
68. Second passage of ordinance increasing sewer rates by 8% effective July 1, 2014
69. Third passage of ORDINANCE NO. 4182 changing parking regulations on Twain Circle

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

CLOSED SESSION:
70. Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5c, Code of Iowa, to discuss matters in litigation

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.