AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 515 CLARK AVENUE
AUGUST 8, 2017

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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

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.

1. Motion approving payment of claims

2. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 25, 2017

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

4. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for July 16-31, 2017 (Click here for more information)

5. Motion approving revisions to City's Street Banner Policy adding University Boulevard - ISU Research Park - as allowed banner location (Click here for more information)

6. Motion approving 5-day (August 12 - August 16) Class C Liquor License for Olde Main Brewing Company at Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Boulevard (Click here for more information)

7. Motion approving 5-day (August 19 - August 23) Special Class C Liquor License for Gateway Market MLK at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue (Click here for more information)

8. Motion approving 5-day (September 8 - September 12) Special Class C Liquor License for Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services at CPMI Event Center, 2321 North Loop Drive (Click here for more information)

9. Motion approving new Special Class C Liquor License & Outdoor Service for India Palace, 120 Hayward Avenue (pending final inspection) (Click here for more information)

10. Motion approving temporary Outdoor Service Privilege for London Underground, 212 Main Street, for the Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle Market on August 27 (Click here for more information)

11. Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses: (Click here for more information)

a. Class C Liquor JJC Ames 1, LLC, 2420 Lincoln Way, Ste. 103
b. Class C Liquor, Catering, & Outdoor Service Iowa State Center - CY Stephens, CY Stephens, Iowa State University
c. Class C Liquor, Catering, & Outdoor Service Iowa State Center - Fisher Theater, Fisher Theater, Iowa State University
d. Class C Liquor & Catering Es Tas Stanton, 216 Stanton Avenue
e. Class C Liquor El Azteca, 1520 S. Dayton Avenue
f. Class B Beer Flame-N-Skewer, 2801 Grand Avenue, Ste. #1125
g. Class C Beer & B Wine Hy-Vee Gas #5013, 4018 Lincoln Way
h. Class C Liquor Deanos, 119 Main Street

12. Resolution approving Investment Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 (Click here for more information)

13. Resolution approving Certificate of Consistency with Citys 2014-18 CDBG Consolidated Plan on behalf of Youth and Shelter Services (Click here for more information)

14. Resolution endorsing submission of Transportation Safety Improvement Program Grant for intersection improvements at S. Grand Avenue/S. 16th Street Intersection Improvements (Click here for more information)

15. Resolution approving Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa State University regarding law enforcement services at University-leased residential property (Click here for more information)

16. Resolution authorizing staff to increase Purchase Order to Palmer Group for Human Resources staffing services in an amount not to exceed $128,000 (Click here for more information)

17. Resolution approving one-time capital outlay in the amount of $30,833 for CyRide Bus Turnaround Construction at Storm Street and Welch Avenue, contingent upon approval by Iowa State University (ISU) and ISU Student Government to each provide $30,833 (Click here for more information)

18. Resolution approving bow hunting within the Park System, on City property, and at other eligible property as detailed in Urban Deer Management Ordinance and rules (Click here for more information)

19. Resolution awarding contract to Star Equipment of Des Moines, Iowa, for purchase of Rubber Tired Telehandler for Electric Power Production in the amount of $105,614 (Click here for more information)

20. Resolution awarding contract to Entek Systems, Inc., of Sautee, Georgia, for purchase of 2,000 DCU Switches for Electric Services Department in the amount of $137,680 (Click here for more information)

21. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2016/17 Downtown Street Pavement Improvements (Sherman Avenue) (Click here for more information)

22. Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., for engineering consulting services associated with NPDES Permit and related issues for Steam Electric Plant in the amount of $35,000 (Click here for more information)

23. WPC Digester Improvements Project: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving Change Order No. 10 to Eriksen Construction Co., Inc., adjusting final quantities
b. Resolution accepting final completion

24. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 2005 and 2017 E. Lincoln Way (Click here for more information)

25. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 3622 Woodland Street; 303 Westwood Drive; 3637, 3643, 3649, and 3655 Story Street (Click here for more information)

26. Resolution approving Final Plat for Crane Farm Subdivision, 5th 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 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.

PARKS & RECREATION:

27. Resolution awarding contract to RDG Planning & Design of Des Moines, Iowa, for Healthy Life Center Planning Study in an amount not to exceed $93,450 (Click here for more information)

PUBLIC WORKS:

28. Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with Toole Design Group of Madison, Wisconsin, in an amount not to exceed $99,994 for development of Ames Complete Streets Plan (Click here for more information)

HEARINGS:

29. Hearing on Water Pollution Control Facility Screening System Improvements Project: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Woodruff Construction, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $755,300
b. Resolution authorizing reallocation of savings from WPC Street Repairs to WPC Facility Screening System Improvements

30. Hearing on 2016/17 Right-of-Way Restoration: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Green Tech of Iowa of Grimes, Iowa, in the amount of $104,000

31. Hearing on General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009B: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving proposal to enter into Loan Agreement for refunding the outstanding balance of the Bonds and setting August 22, 2017, as date of sale

32. Hearing on Vacation of Public Utility Easement at 1404 Boston Avenue: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving vacation of Public Utility Easement

ADMINISTRATION:

33. Discussion with ASSET volunteers regarding City ASSET Priorities for FY 2018/19: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion approving FY 2018/19 City ASSET Priorities

34. Staff Report on request of customer for adjustment to utility account: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion providing direction to staff

35. Request from Habitat for Humanity regarding parking on west side of Kingsbury Avenue: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion directing staff to prepare ordinance

36. Development review presentation (Click here for more information)

FINANCE:

37. Resolution approving Preliminary Official Statement for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A; setting date of sale for August 22, 2017, and authorizing electronic bidding for the sale (Click here for more information)

ORDINANCES:

38. First passage of ordinance modifying Section 2.48 of the Municipal Code pertaining to the City Attorney (Click here for more information)

39. Second passage of ordinance rezoning property, with Master Plan, at 3115, 3119, 3301, 3325, 3409, and 3413 South Duff Avenue (Brick Towne Development) from Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC) and High-Density Residential (RH) to Planned Residence District (F-PRD) and Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC)

40. Second passage of ordinance rezoning property, with Master Plan, at 1114 South Dakota Avenue from Planned Residence District (F-PRD) to Community Commercial/Residential (CCR)

41. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4318 creating exceptions for parking lot minimum setbacks and landscape percentage

42. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4319 pertaining to appeals of administrative decisions regarding zoning-related issues

43. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4320 creating Barilla Tax Increment Financing District

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.