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CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.

PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Proclamation for Eco Fair Day, April 4, 2015
2. Proclamation for Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Month, April 2015

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 March 3, 2015, and Special Meeting of March 10, 2015
5. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants (Click here for more information)
6. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for February 16-28, 2015, and March 1-15, 2015
7. Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses: (Click here for more information)

a. Class C Liquor Sips/Paddys Irish Pub, 124 Welch Avenue

b. Class E Liquor, C Beer, and B Wine Wal-Mart Store #749, 3015 Grand Avenue

8. Motion approving new Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Blue Owl Bar, 223 Welch Avenue (Click here for more information)
9. Motion approving 5-day (April 11-16) Class C Liquor License for Christianis Events at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue (Click here for more information)
10. Motion approving 5-day (April 2-April 6) Class C Liquor License for Olde Main Brewing Company at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue (Click here for more information)
11. Motion approving 5-day (April 3-7) Outdoor Service Privilege for The Mucky Duck Pub, 3100 South Duff Avenue (Click here for more information)
12. Motion approving City Councils additional questions to Resident Satisfaction Survey 2015 (Click here for more information)
13. Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2015-2 to Municipal Code (Click here for more information)
14. Ames Foundation Tree-Planting Partnership: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion authorizing staff to enter into an Agreement with Ames Foundation for tree planting

b. Resolution approving reallocation of $15,000 from 2014/15 Neighborhood Improvement Project grant program

15. Resolution approving renewal of Municipal Pool Agreement with Ames Community School District (Click here for more information)
16. Requests from Iowa Wildlife Center for All Species, One Earth on Saturday, April 25: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving a rain date of Sunday, April 26

b. Resolution approving closure of portions of Fifth and Sixth Streets, Burnett Avenue, Douglas Avenue, and Kellogg Avenue, as well as City Lot S, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

c. Resolution approving suspension of parking enforcement for closed areas

17. Requests from Healthiest Ames for Healthy Streets on Sunday, May 3: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit

b. Resolution approving closure of portions of Main Street, Douglas Avenue, and Sixth Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

c. Resolution approving suspension of parking enforcement for closed areas

d. Resolution approving waiver of fee for electrical usage

18. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Valve Maintenance and Related Services and Supplies for Power Plant; setting April 29, 2015, as bid due date and May 12, 2015, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
19. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2013/14 Asphalt/Seal Coat Street Rehabilitation Program (Ashmore Drive, Ashmore Court, Ashmore Circle, South Franklin Avenue); setting April 22, 2015, as bid due date, and April 28, 2015, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
20. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2013/14 Concrete Pavement Improvements Program #2 (North 2nd Street); setting April 22, 2015, as bid due date and April 28, 2015, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
21. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2012/13 Concrete Pavement Improvements Program #3 (Lincoln Way Frontage Road); setting April 22, 2015, as bid due date and April 28, 2015, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
22. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for ISU Research Park Water and Sanitary Sewer; setting April 22, 2015, as bid due date and April 28, 2015, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
23. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2015 WPC Facility Make-Up Air Unit and Heat Recovery Units Replacement; setting April 16, 2015, as bid due date and April 28, 2015, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)
24. Emerald Ash Borer Tree Removals, Stump Grinding, Treatment, and Tree Replacement: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution awarding contract for Ash Tree Removals, Stump Grinding, and Treatment (Years 1 and 2) to LawnPro, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $99,234.37

b. Resolution awarding contract for Ash Tree Replacement (Years 1 and 2) to Country Landscapes, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $87,777.80

25. Resolution awarding contract for Diesel Generator Removal and Building Demolition and Substation Removal for Electric Services to Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa, in the amount of $130,000 (Click here for more information)
26. Resolution awarding contract for Boiler Tube Spray Coating and Related Services and Supplies for Electric Services to Integrated Global Services, Inc., of Richmond, Virginia, for hourly rates and unit prices bid in an amount not to exceed $250,000 (Click here for more information)
27. Resolution waiving Citys purchasing policies requirements and awarding contract to Open Systems International, Inc., of Medina, Minnesota, for SCADA Software Support for Electric Services in the amount of $95,200 (Click here for more information)
28. Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 with Serigraphics Signs Systems, Inc., in the amount of $2,367.62 for Library Renovation and Expansion (Click here for more information)
29. Resolution approving contract and bond for DCS System (Click here for more information)
30. Resolution approving contract and bond for Water Pollution Control Facility Screw Pump Repainting & Drive Replacement (Click here for more information)
31. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2012/13 Concrete Pavement Improvements, Contract #2 (Southeast 5th Street) (Click here for more information)
32. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2011/12 Asphalt Street Paving Improvements Program (Ironwood Court) (Click here for more information)
33. Resolution approving contract and bond for Underground Trenching for Electric Services (Primary Contract) (Click here for more information)
34. Resolution approving contract and bond for Underground Trenching for Electric Services (Secondary Contract) (Click here for more information)
35. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2014/15 Concrete Pavement Improvements, Contract #2 (Ridgewood Avenue, 9th Street, Park Way) (Click here for more information)
36. Resolution approving contract and bond Water Treatment Plant - Contract 1 (Utilities) (Click here for more information)
37. Resolution accepting completion of Furnishing 69kV SF6 Circuit Breakers for Electric Services (Click here for more information)
38. Resolution accepting completion of WPC Facility Trickling Filter Pump Station Check Valve Replacement Project (Click here for more information)
39. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 201 Gray 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.

PLANNING & HOUSING:
40. Motion referring to Planning and Zoning Commission the Voluntary Annexation Petition for 3535 - 530th Avenue (Click here for more information)
41. Resolution approving Final Plat for Pfeffer Subdivision in Boone County (Click here for more information)

ADMINISTRATION:
42. Motion approving Advanced Analytical Technology, Inc.s (AATI) request to relocate (Click here for more information)
43. Requests from Ames Chamber of Commerce for Ames Main Street Farmers Market on Saturdays from May 2 to October 17, 2015: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and Blanket Vending License

b. Resolution approving closure of 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street, and Burnett Avenue from Main Street north to alley, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

c. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License

d. Resolution approving request to waive parking enforcement in CBD Lots X and Y

e. Resolution approving/motion denying request to waive parking meter fees in 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street and portion of Burnett Avenue and electric usage fees

44. Requests for Greek ExCYtement and Greek Visit Day on Friday and Saturday, April 10-11: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving closure of portions of Ash Avenue, Sunset Drive, Gray Avenue, Greeley Street, and Pearson Avenue from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 10, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 11

b. Resolution approving suspension of parking enforcement for closed areas

45. Motion directing staff to draft an ordinance to modify Municipal Code Chapter 21 by including definition of real estate sign (Click here for more information)
46. Motion approving/denying Encroachment Permit for 116 Welch Avenue (Click here for more information)
47. Discussion of City Council meeting times: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion establishing new standard meeting time

HEARINGS:
48. Hearing on Cooling Tower Replacement Project: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Evaptech, Inc., of Lenexa, Kansas, in the amount of $2,810,000

49. Hearing on GT1 Return to Service Project: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving report of bids and delaying award of contracts

50. Hearing on 2011/12 and 2012/13 Retaining Wall Reconstruction Program: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Miner Hardscape of Granger, Iowa, in the amount of $63,899.40

ORDINANCES:
51. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4211 pertaining to littering
52. Third passage of and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4212 rezoning property at 710 South Duff Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC)

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

CLOSED SESSION:
53. Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently 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.