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 28, 2017

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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 2018 Transportation Planning Work Program and setting May 23, 2017, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

2. Motion approving Annual Self-Certification for FY 2018 (Click here for more information)

3. Resolution approving Designation of MPO representatives to Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance for Ames Area MPO (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.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

1. Recognition of Boys & Girls Club of Story County, Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year

PROCLAMATION:

2. Proclamation for Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Month, April 2017

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 28, 2017 and March 7, 2017

5. Motion approving certification of civil service applicants (Click here for more information)

6. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for March 1-15, 2017 (Click here for more information)

7. Motion approving new Class B Liquor License for Ames Sleep Inn & Suites, 1310 Dickinson Avenue (Click here for more information)

8. Motion approving temporary Outdoor Service Privilege (April 29 and 30) for Sips and Paddys Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue (Click here for more information)

9. Motion approving 5-day (April 22-26) Class C Liquor License for the Gateway Hotel at Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Blvd. (Click here for more information)

10. Motion approving 5-day (April 22-26) Class C Liquor License for Christianis Events at the Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue (Click here for more information)

11. Motion approving ownership change for Special Class C Liquor License for Southgate Expresse, 110 Airport Road (pending receipt of background check) (Click here for more information)

12. Motion approving new Class B Beer License for Pizza Pit Extreme, 207 Welch Avenue (Click here for more information)

13. Motion approving new Class C Liquor License & Outdoor Service for Provisions Lot F, 2400 N. Loop Drive (pending final inspection) (Click here for more information)

14. Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2017-2 to Municipal Code (Click here for more information)

15. Resolution adopting New and Revised Fees for Rental Housing Regulation (Click here for more information)

16. Resolution approving amendment to Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Grant Agreement for time extension pertaining to Squaw Creek Water Main Protection Project, Phase 2 (HMGP-DR-1998-0033-01) (Click here for more information)

17. Airport hangar lease renewals: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving five-year lease with Ames Viking Aviation
b. Resolution approving five-year lease with Craig Sommerfeld
c. Resolution approving five-year lease with Kenneth Augustine

18. Resolution approving Campustown Facade Grants for 2408 and 2410 Chamberlain Street (Click here for more information)

19. Resolution awarding contract to Minturn, Inc., of Brooklyn, Iowa, for South Kellogg Avenue Vault and U.S. Bank West Manhole Lid Replacements in the amount of $59,350 (Click here for more information)

20. Resolution awarding contract for purchase of two Police Patrol Units to Stivers Ford Lincoln of Waukee, Iowa, in the amount of $56,693.56 (Click here for more information)

21. Requests from Ames Chamber of Commerce for Ames Main Street Farmers Market on Saturdays from May 6 to October 28, 2017 (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License for Central Business District
b. Resolution approving closure of 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street and Burnett Avenue from Main Street to U.S. Bank drive-through from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
c. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License
d. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations in CBD Lots X and Y
e. Resolution approving request to waive parking meter fees in 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street and portion of Burnett Avenue and electric usage fees

22. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2016/17 Cemetery Lane Improvements; setting April 19, 2017, as bid due date and April 25, 2017, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

23. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Water Plant Five-Year Well Rehabilitation Project; setting April 25, 2017, as bid due date and May 9, 2017, as date of public hearing (Click here for more information)

24. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2016/17 Water System Improvements Program #2 - Water Main Replacement (Click here for more information)

25. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2016/17 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements (S. 3rd/4th Street) (Click here for more information)

26. Resolution approving Change Order for 2015/16 Clear Water Diversion program (Click here for more information)

27. Resolution accepting completion of WPC Administration Building HVAC Replacement Project (Click here for more information)

28. Resolution accepting completion of Natural Gas Conversion Equipment, including Burners, Igniters, Scanners, Thermal Analysis, and Computer Modeling for Power Plant (Click here for more information)

29. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 301 and 305 South 4th Street (Click here for more information)

30. Resolution approving Final Plat for LDY Subdivision (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.

PUBLIC WORKS:

31. 2016/17 U. S. 69 Intersection Improvement (South Duff Safety Signal/Median): (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving Cost-Sharing and Escrow Agreements with Hunziker and Walmart for construction phase
b. Resolution approving Cross-Access Easement on Walmarts property
c. Resolution awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,150,026

PARKS & RECREATION:

32. Motion to approve recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission pertaining to minimum amounts for Miracle League Field and Inclusive Playground naming rights (Click here for more information)

HEARINGS:

33. Hearing on 2015/16 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Sanitary Sewer Lining): (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Hydro-Kleen, LLC, of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $2,048,362.10

34. Hearing on Ames Municipal Cemetery Water Service Line Replacement: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Jet Drain Services, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $64,308.50

35. Hearing on 2017/18 Pavement Restoration Program - Contract 1: Concrete Joint Repair Program: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Henriksen Contracting, LLC, of Grimes, Iowa, in the amount of $46,493.50

36. Hearing on 2017/18 Pavement Restoration Program - Contract 2: Slurry Seal Program: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Fort Dodge Asphalt Company of Fort Dodge, Iowa, in the amount of $122,474.14

37. Hearing on 2015/16 & 2016/17 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements: (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 $1,341,472.79

38. Hearing on 2015/16 Low-Point Drainage Improvements Program (Westwood Drive): (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Neuvirth Construction, Inc., of Blair, Nebraska, in the amount of $86,650.26

ORDINANCES:

39. First passage of ordinance setting parking regulations and establishing speed limit for Collaboration Place in ISU Research Park (Click here for more information)

40. First passage of ordinance setting parking regulations and establishing speed limit for Plaza Loop in ISU Research Park (Click here for more information)

41. First passage of ordinance pertaining to Signs under Chapter 21.122(1)c and Chapter 21.125(6) (Click here for more information)

42. Second passage of ordinance assigning recently approved annexed areas to Wards and Precincts

43. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4292 modifying requirements for Sidewalk Cafes

44. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4293 rezoning the following properties: 2901 Harrison Road from Suburban Residential Low Density (FS-RL) to Government/Airport (S-GA); 1002 6th Street from Government/Airport (S-GA) to Residential Low Density (RL); 820 Miller Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport (S-GA); 601 State Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport (S-GA); 925 Airport Road, from
Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC) to Government/Airport (S-GA); 1216 South Bell Avenue from General Industrial (GI) to Government/Airport (S-GA); and, 900 South 500th Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Government/Airport (S-GA)

45. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4294 repealing Ordinance No. 3876 creating Student Affairs Commission

46. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4295 to clarify Mixed-Use Parking Standards for Downtown and Campustown

47. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4296 relating to child care as a home occupation

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.