AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 515 CLARK AVENUE
MAY 14, 2019

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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Proclamation for “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day,” May 15, 2019

2. Proclamation for “National Public Works Week,” May 19-25, 2019

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 Special Meeting held April 16, 2019, and Regular Meeting held April 23, 2019

5. Motion approving multiple 5-day Class C Liquor License Outdoor Service Privileges - Tip Top Lounge, 201 E Lincoln Way

a. 5/17/19
b. 5/31/19
c. 6/14/19
d. 6/28/19
e. 7/12/19
f. 7/26/19
g. 8/9/19
h. 8/23/19

6. Motion approving new 5-day (May 15 - May 19) Class C Liquor License for Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at ISU Alumni Center, 429 Alumni Lane

7. Motion approving new 5-day (May 24 - May 28) Class C Liquor License for Christiani’s Events at ISU Alumni Center, 429 Alumni Lane

8. Motion approving new 5-day (May 26 - May 30) Special Class C Liquor License for Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Reiman Gardens, 1407 S. University Boulevard

9. Motion approving new 5-day (May 30 - June 3) Special Class C Liquor License for Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at ISU Alumni Center, 429 Alumni Lane

10. Motion approving new 12-month Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Cornbred BBQ, 526 Main Street, Ste. 106

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

a. Special Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Creative Spirits Ames, 4820 Mortensen Road, Ste. 101
b. Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Cy's Party Time Lounge, 115-5th Street
c. Class C Beer Permit with Class B Native Wine and Sunday Sales - Tobacco Outlet Plus #530, 204 S Duff Avenue
d. Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service - Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue

12. Resolution approving appointment of ex officio student liaison to City Council

13. Resolution approving updated Story County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

14. Resolution approving Agreement between Mary Greeley Medical Center and the City to extend Emergency Medical Information Interface to August 30, 2019, pending renegotiation

15. Resolution approving Ames Police Department’s application to apply for and participate in the Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program

16. Resolution approving Consent of Assignment from Design Alliance to Farnsworth Group regarding design of Homewood Clubhouse

17. Resolution approving dedication of right-of-way for 1712 E. Lincoln Way

18. Requests from Ames Patriotic Council for Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2019:

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for closed area
b. Resolution approving closure of Pearle Avenue and 5th Street from east of Pearle Avenue through Clark Avenue intersection from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for parade line-up
c. Resolution approving temporary closure of Clark Avenue from 5th Street to 9th Street from10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for movement of parade
d. Resolution approving temporary closure of 9th Street between Clark Avenue and Maxwell Avenue from 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for movement of the parade
e. Resolution approving temporary closure of 6th Street at Clark Avenue and Duff Avenue at 9th Street, as parade moves through those intersections

19. Requests from Ames Main Street for Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 25 - 27, 2019:

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for the Downtown from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27
c. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement

20. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Water Plant Radio Telemetry Upgrades; setting June 12, 2019, as bid due date and June 25, 2019, as date of public hearing

21. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Underground Trenching Contract for Electric Services; setting June 12, 2019, as bid due date and June 25, 2019, as date of public hearing

22. Resolution awarding contract to Wesco Distribution of Des Moines, Iowa, for purchase of 15kV 1/0 Stranded Aluminum Cable for Electric Services in the total amount of $75,756

23. Resolution awarding contract to Ames Ford of Ames, Iowa, for the purchase of two pickup trucks in the total amount of $61,049.60

24. Resolution awarding contract to Aeries Industries of Waukesha, Wisconsin, for purchase of pipe inspection camera system in the total amount of $115,889

25. Resolution awarding contract to Graymont Western Lime, Inc., of West Bend, Wisconsin, for FY 2019/20 Pebble Lime for Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $162/ton

26. Resolution awarding contract to ACCO Unlimited Corporation of Johnston, Iowa, for FY 2019/20 Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite for Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $1.12/gallon

27. Resolution awarding contract to Nutri-Ject Systems, Inc., of Hudson, Iowa, for Biosolids Disposal for Water Pollution Control Facility in a total amount not to exceed $83,480

28. Resolution awarding contract to Independent Salt Co., of Kanopolis, Kansas, for 2019/20 Purchase of Rock Salt requirements in the amount of $72.50/ton

29. Resolution awarding contract to Reilly Construction Co. Inc., of Ossian, Iowa, for FY 2019/20 Concrete and Asphalt Crushing in the amount of $51,800

30. Unit 7 Steam Turbine Parts:

a. Resolution awarding contract to Argo Turboserve Corporation, of Rutherford, New Jersey, for Unit 7 Steam Turbine Parts in the amount of $265,694
b. Resolution awarding contract to Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A), of Clifton Park, New York, for Unit 7 Steam Turbine Parts in the amount of $114,613.67

31. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2018/19 Collector Street Pavement Improvements (Hickory Drive)

32. Resolution approving contract and bond for Fire Station #1 Parking Lot Reconstruction

33. Resolution approving Change Order to contract with Helfrich Bros. Boiler Works for Unit 7 Boiler Repair Project in the amount of $218,000 plus sales tax for a total amount of $233,260

34. Resolution approving Change Order #2 for Water & Pollution Control (WPC) Digester Improvements Phase II Project with Shank Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $49,933

35. Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 with TEI Construction Services for Boiler Maintenance Services for Power Plant in the amount of $400,000

36. Electrical Maintenance Services:

a. Resolution approving renewal of Contract for FY 2019/20 with Tri-City Electric Company of Davenport, Iowa, for the Electrical Maintenance Services contract for the Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $150,000
b. Resolution approving contract and bond

37. Motor Repair for Power Plant:

a. Resolution approving renewal of Contract for FY 2019/20 with Electrical Engineering Company of Windsor Heights, Iowa, for Motor Repair for Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $20,000
b. Resolution approving contract and bond

38. Valve Maintenance, Related Services and Supplies for Power Plant:

a. Resolution approving Contract Renewal #2 with Pioneer Industrial Corporation for period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $65,000
b. Resolution approving contract and bond

39. Specialized Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for the Power Plant:

a. Resolution approving renewal of contract with HTH Companies, Inc., for Specialized Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for the Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $45,000
b. Resolution approving contract and bond

40. Resolution approving renewal of contract with MPW Industrial Water Services, Inc., for FY 2019/20 Bottle Exchange Program (Rental), Two Bed Demineralizer, and Related Services for Power Plant for unit prices bid with the total amount not to exceed $50,000

41. Resolution approving renewal of contract for FY 2019/20 with Reliable Maintenance Company of Des Moines, Iowa, for Custodial Services at Ames City Hall in the amount of $53,027.44 plus $1,000 for emergency callback and additional work as authorized at $16.00/hour.

42. Resolution accepting completion of WPC Launder Cover Project

43. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 1921 Ames High Drive

44. Resolution accepting partial completion of public improvements and reducing security being held for Scenic Valley Subdivision, 3rd Addition

45. Resolution accepting partial completion of public improvements and reducing security being held for Menard’s Subdivision

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:
46. Presentation by Jim Thompson, Iowa Economic Development Authority, regarding strategies for maintaining downtown buildings

PLANNING & HOUSING:
47. Request for sign (Cornbred BBQ) approval at 500 Main Street (The Depot Building)

48. Resolution approving Downtown Facade Grants

49. Annexation boundary determination for Burgason property:

a. Resolution accepting Annexation application with the Pre-Annexation Agreement and Waiver of Right to Withdraw Annexation Application for each of the 18 properties and direct staff to initiate the voluntary annexation process
b. Motion to refer to Planning & Zoning Commission

50. Staff Report regarding Campustown planning, plazas, and parking

PUBLIC WORKS:
51. Update regarding Campustown Public Improvements (Welch Avenue)

HEARINGS:
52. Hearing on Teagarden Drainage Improvements (continued from April 23, 2019):

a. Motion continuing hearing to May 28, 2019

ORDINANCES:
53. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4385 amending Chapter 14 of the Ames Municipal Code to eliminate the investigative function of the Human Relations Commission

DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:

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.