AGENDA
MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE AND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 515 CLARK AVENUE
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO)
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

1. Motion approving appointment of Public Works Director John Joiner to Statewide Urban Design Specifications (SUDAS) Board of Directors

2. Resolutions certifying projects in Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program grant application conform to AAMPO’s regional transportation planning process

3. Motion approving the FTA Title VI Program for submission to the Iowa Department of Transportation

4. Motion approving Pavement, Bridge, System Performance, and Freight Performance Targets

5. Motion approving FY 2015-2019 Safety Performance Targets

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.

PROCLAMATION:

1. Proclamation for “Manufacturing Day,” October 5, 2018

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 September 11, 2018

4. Motion approving Report of Contract Change Orders for September 1 - 15, 2018

5. Motion approving renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:

a. Class C Liquor, B Wine, Catering, & Outdoor Service - +39 Restaurant, Market, & Cantina, 2640 Stange Road
b. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service - Wallaby’s Grille, 2733 Stange Road
c. Class C Liquor - HyVee #1 Clubroom, 3800 W. Lincoln Way
d. Class C Beer and B Wine - HyVee Gas #5018, 636 Lincoln Way

6. Motion approving 5-day (October 3 - 8) Special Class C Liquor License for Gateway Hotel & Conference Center at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue

7. Motion approving 5-day (November 17) Special Class C Liquor License for Gateway Hotel & Conference Center at ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue

8. Motion approving 5-day (October 17) Special Class C Liquor License for Wheatsfield Cooperative, 2508 Mortensen Road

9. Resolution approving 2018 Street Finance Report

10. Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234, which authorizes a hiring bonus and increase in Step A wages for the CyRide Mechanic Assistant classification

11. Resolution approving request from Ames Community Preschool Center to carry over $54,257.22 in unspent FY 2017/18 ASSET funds to FY 2018/19 and authorizing staff to reimburse services rendered in FY 2017/18 that have not yet been paid

12. Resolution approving Neighborhood Improvement Project Grant to Spring Valley Neighborhood in the amount of $1,010

13. Resolution approving Purchase Agreement for acquisition of property for the construction of North River Valley Well Field and Pipeline Project

14. Youth and Shelter Services for exclusive use of Municipal Lot P:

a. Motion directing staff to draft a 3-year Lease

15. Outdoor Ice Rink:

a. Motion accepting donations from Iowa Wild and Wells Fargo
b. Resolution approving Hold-Harmless Agreement

16. Requests from ISU Homecoming Central Committee for ISU Homecoming Events on Friday, October 26, 2018:

a. ExCYtement in the Streets

i. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
ii. Resolution approving closure of portions of Sunset Drive, Ash Avenue, Gray Avenue, and Pearson Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
iii. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations for closed areas from 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, until 11:00 p.m. Friday, October 26

b. Central Campus Events

i. Motion approving request for Fireworks Permit for display from ISU Central Campus at midnight on Friday, October 26, for Mass Campaniling

17. Resolution approving closure of and waiver of fees for 33 parking meter fees in Lot Z from 8 AM to 6 PM for Boys & Girls Club of Story County “Over the Edge” event on October 12, 2018

18. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Scaffolding and Related Services and Supplies for Power Plant; setting October 24, 2018, as bid due date and November 13, 2018, as date of public hearing

19. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2018/19 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Wilson and 15th); setting October 31, 2018, as bid due date and November 13, 2018, as date of public hearing

20. Resolution awarding contract to Alstom Grid, LLC, of Charleroi, Pennsylvania, for 69kV SF6 Circuit Breakers for Haber Road Substation in the amount of $75,030 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax)

21. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2017-18 Right-of-Way Restoration Project

22. Resolution approving contract and bond for Power Plant Maintenance Services Contract, pending receipt of Performance Bond

23. Resolution approving Change Order No. 2 with Minturn, Inc., for the WPC Structural Rehabilitation Project - Phase 2 in the amount of $ 36,800

24. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with TEI Construction Services, Inc., for Boiler Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant in the not-to-exceed amount of $450,000

25. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 1810 and 1920 SE 16th Street

26. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 2812 and 2814 West Street

27. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 1311 and 1405 Buckeye Avenue

28. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 2200, 2210, 2211-2438 Hamilton Drive; 2355, 2351, 2361-2367 Hamilton Circle; 2340-2347 Hilton Court; and, 2205 Green Hills Drive

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 three minutes.

ADMINISTRATION:

29. Staff Report regarding safety in parks, natural areas, and trails

PARKS & RECREATION:

30. Discussion of options for renovation of and funding for Brookside Park Restrooms

PLANNING & HOUSING:

31. Motion directing staff to publish Notice for a Zoning Text Amendment to Downtown Service Center Zoning for exception to minimum stories and minimum floor area ratio

32. Motion directing staff to publish Notice for a Zoning Text Amendment to reduce front-yard tree planting requirements by 50%

33. Staff Report regarding Southwest Growth Area Infrastructure and Development Agreement Request from Landmark Development

HEARINGS:

34. Hearing on Amendments to Fiscal Year 2018/19 Budget regarding carry-overs:

a. Resolution approving amendments

35. Hearing on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money in a principal amount not to exceed $5,700,000:

a. Resolution approving Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement

36. Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment to allow remote parking as an accessory use in the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District:

a. First passage of ordinance

37. Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment regarding building height/setback for interior climate controlled mini-storage facilities adjacent to residential uses in the Highway-Oriented Commercial Zoning District:

a. First passage of ordinance

38. Hearing on Major Site Development Plan Amendment for 2151 Cottonwood Road:

a. Resolution approving Amendment to allow for revisions to the garage siding material and changes to the dimensions of each garage

ORDINANCES:

39. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4370 revising parking regulations on McKinley Drive

DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

CLOSED SESSION:

40. Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)c, Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently in or threatened to be 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.