AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 515 CLARK AVENUE
OCTOBER 24, 2017

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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

PRESENTATION:

1. Presentation by Iowa Chapter of American Public Works Associations of Al Olson Excellence in Public Works Operations to Dave Cole, Public Works Street Supervisor

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.

2. Motion approving payment of claims

3. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 10, 2017, and Special Meeting of October 19, 2017

4. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for October 1-16, 2017 (Click here for more information)

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

a. Class E Liquor, B Wine, & C Beer CVS/Pharmacy #10452, 2420 Lincoln Way, #104
b. Class C Liquor Arcadia Caf, 116 Welch Avenue
c. Class C Beer & B Wine Aldi, Inc. #48, 108 S. 5th Street
d. Class E Liquor, C Beer, & B Wine Target Store T-1170, 320 S. Duff Avenue
e. Class B Beer Permit Mongolian Buffet, 1620 S. Kellogg Avenue, Suite 103

6. Motion approving request for Fireworks Permits for display from Jack Trice Stadium for ISU Marching Band Award Celebration on Saturday, October 28 (Click here for more information)

7. Motion directing staff to draft ordinance regarding parking regulations on Suncrest Drive from Cedar Lane to Red Fox Road (Click here for more information)

8. Resolution approving quarterly investment report for period ending September 30, 2017 (Click here for more information)

9. Resolution approving carry-over funding from FY 2016/17 to FY 2017/18 for Public Art Commission (Click here for more information)

10. Resolution approving reallocation of remaining 2016/17 Capital Improvements Plan funds for new Fire Station signs (Click here for more information)

11. Resolution approving request from Story County Auditor for parking waiver(s) for Election Day, November 7, 2017 (Click here for more information)

12. Resolution approving request from U.S. Post Office to change parking in front of new Stanton Avenue office (Click here for more information)

13. Resolution approving Encroachment Permit for sign at 3407 Lincoln Way (Click here for more information)

14. Resolution approving Funding Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for 2017/18 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements (13th Street from Ridgewood Avenue to Harding Avenue) (Click here for more information)

15. Resolution approving Funding Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for South Grand Avenue Extension (South Grand Avenue-5th Street to South Grand Avenue to 600 Feet West of South Duff Avenue) (Click here for more information)

16. Resolution approving amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Design Services with Shive Hattery of West Des Moines, Iowa, in amount not to exceed $102,891 for South Grand Avenue (Click here for more information)

17. Resolution awarding contract for purchase of Compact Track Excavator to Bobcat of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $68,010.66 for Parks & Recreation and Public Works Departments (Click here for more information)

18. Resolution awarding contract for purchase of Circulating Inlet Water Screens for Unit No. 8 to Technical Services, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $61,931.60 for Electric Services (Click here for more information)

19. Resolution approving contract and bond for Valve Maintenance and Related Services and Supplies for Power Plant (Click here for more information)

20. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2015/16 and 2016/17 Bridge Rehabilitation Program - East Lincoln Way and Dayton Avenue (Click here for more information)

21. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 502 and 512 Douglas Avenue (Click here for more information)

22. Resolution certifying completion of 2013/14 Shared-Use Path System Expansion (Skunk River Trail Extension, Phase 2) (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.

FIRE:

23. Options for limiting occupancy for rental units (Click here for more information)

PARKS & RECREATION:

24. Aquatic Facilities Options: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion providing direction to staff

PLANNING & HOUSING:

25. Amendment to Depot Development Agreement: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion providing direction to staff

26. CDBG Homebuyer Assistance Program Resale and Recapture Provisions in connection with development of 321 State Avenue: (Click here for more information)

a. Motion providing direction to staff

HEARINGS:

27. Hearing on Zoning Text Amendments pertaining to Tables 29.701(2) and 29.703(2) adding if pre-existing to the section under Group Living dealing with residences for the physically disabled, mentally retarded, or emotionally disturbed: (Click here for more information)

a. First passage of ordinance

28. Hearing on Major Site Development Plan (MSDP) for two eight-unit apartment buildings to be located at 3305 Aurora Avenue and 3315 Aurora Avenue: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving MSDP

29. Hearing on vacation of Electric Utility Easement located at 4506 Lincoln Way: (Click here for more information)

a. Resolution approving vacation of Easement

ORDINANCES:

30. First passage of ordinance making revisions to Chapter 28, Utilities, Divisions I and II (Click here for more information)

31. First passage of ordinance approving changes to Appendix N relating to utility rates (Click here for more information)

32. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4325 establishing a moratorium with an expiration date of April 30, 2018, on new Rental Occupancy Permits for single- and two-family homes within the boundaries of the SCAN, Westside, Oak-Wood-Forest, College Creek/Old Ames Middle School, Old Edwards, Oak Riverside, and Colonial Village neighborhoods and prohibiting the issuance of Building Permits in the moratorium area that would enlarge the building by adding additional bedrooms (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.