AGENDA
MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE, JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND AMES CITY COUNCIL, AND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 515 CLARK AVENUE
MAY 28, 2019

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

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
1. Hearing on First Amendment to Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP):

a. Motion approving First Amendment to 2019-2022 TIP

2. Motion approving Draft Second Amendment to FFY 2019-2022 TIP and setting public hearing date for July 9, 2019

3. Motion approving Draft FFY 2020-2023 TIP and setting public hearing date for July 9, 2019

4. Hearing on Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP):

a. Motion approving Final FY 2020 TPWP

5. Motion recommending City Council approval of the Planning Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska, for preparation of 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan Update

POLICY COMMITTEE COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

JOINT MEETING OF AMES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AND AMES CITY COUNCIL*

*The Joint Meeting of the Ames Historic Preservation Commission and Ames City Council will
immediately follow the meeting of the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation

Policy Committee.
1. Report of Historic Preservation Commission activities

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING**

**The Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the Joint Meeting of the Ames Historic
Preservation Commission and City Council.

PRESENTATION:
1. Presentation of LEED Certification for new Water Plant

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 held May 14, 2019

4. Motion approving 5-day Class C Liquor License (June 15-19) - Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, 429 Alumni Lane

5. Motion approving 5-day Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service (September 5-9) - Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1517 Northwestern Avenue

6. Motion approving 5-day Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service (June 17-21) - Levy at Iowa State University, 1800 S 4th Street, pending receipt of satisfactory background checks

7. Motion approving Premise Update - Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 3800 W Lincoln Way

8. Motion approving Premise Update - Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #2, 640 Lincoln Way

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

a. Class B Liquor License with Catering and Sunday Sales - Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, LLC, 2100 Green Hills Drive
b. Class C Liquor License with Class B Wine, Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Della Viti, 323 Main Street, #102

10. Motion rejecting bids for Ames Fire Station #2 Restroom Addition

11. Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign 28E Agreement between Ames Community School District and City of Ames to share in the cost of two School Resource Officers

12. Resolution approving FY 2019/20 Outside Funding contracts

13. Resolution approving FY 2019/20 Commission On The Arts (COTA) Annual Grant contracts

14. Resolution approving Amendment to Funding Agreement with Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for Grand Avenue Extension Project

15. Resolution approving contract with Delta Dental of Iowa to provide administrative services for dental benefits effective July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020

16. Resolution approving contract with Wellmark for administrative services, specific and aggregate excess insurance, and access fees for health insurance benefits effective July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020

17. Resolution awarding 3-year Wellness Program Services contract, with option to renew for two additional one-year periods, to UnityPoint-Optimum Health Solutions of Peoria, Illinois, effective July 1, 2019, in the total amount of $98,160 for first three years

18. Management Services to be performed for Ames Transit Agency:

a. Resolution approving waiver of City’s Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive proposals
b. Resolution awarding contract to SRF Consulting Group, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska, in an amount not to exceed $40,000

19. Vacation and Sale of 100' x 7' public right-of-way adjacent to 635 Agg Avenue:

a. Resolution setting June 11, 2019, as date of hearing on vacating right-of-way, subject to receipt of new Utility Easement
b. Resolution setting July 9, 2019, as date of hearing on conveyance ov vacated right-of-way to Steven and Sarah Walter

20. Resolution approving Purchase Agreement with Kent E. and Joan E. Cooper for Parcel 11 (450 South Grand Avenue) in connection with South Grand Avenue Extension Project

21. Requests from ISU Homecoming Central Committee for Iowa State University Homecoming Parade on October 20, 2019:

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Motion approving blanket Vending License
c. Resolution approving closure of portions of Pearle Avenue, 5th Street, Main Street, Clark Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Douglas Avenue, Depot Lot TT, City Hall Parking Lot M, City Hall Parking Lot MM from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
d. Resolution approving closure of parking spaces along the Parade route from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
e. Resolution approving usage of electricity
f. Resolution approving waiver of electrical fees
g. Resolution approving waiver of Vending License fee

22. Requests for Dock Dog Jumping Competition:

a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Resolution approving blanket Vending License
c. Resolution approving waiver of Vending License fee
d. Resolution approving closure of Burnett Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets
e. Resolution approving closure of 14 metered parking spaces on Burnett Avenue and six metered parking spaces on 5th Street to provide parking for First National Bank employees who will be displaced due to the event
f. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees in the total amount of $90
g. Resolution approving usage of electrical outlets
h. Resolution approving waiver of electric fees in the total amount of $6

23. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Scaffolding and Related Services and Supply Contract for Electric Services; setting June 19, 2019, as bid due date and June 25, 2019, as date of public hearing

24. Resolution awarding contract to ABM of Des Moines, Iowa, for custodial services at the Ames Public Library in the amount of $91,541.70

25. Resolution awarding contract to Ames Ford Lincoln of Ames, Iowa, for five Hybrid Utility vehicles in the amount of $179,290; exercising Option #1: Hybrid Utility with safety features for $37,874.20, and Option #2: Public Safety (Fire) Hybrid SUV for $35,628.20

26. Resolution awarding contract for FY 2019-20 Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program to Wright Tree Services of Des Moines, Iowa, for hourly rates and unit prices in an amount not to exceed $327,437, subject to receipt of the required Performance Bond

27. Resolution awarding contract for Right-of-Way Tree Trimming and Removal Program for Parks & Recreation Department to Pitts Lawn & Tree Service of Huxley, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $85,000

28. Resolution approving contract and bond for Power Plant Steam Turbine No. 7 Parts Procurement
- Argo Turboserve Corporation

29. Resolution approving contract and bond for Power Plant Steam Turbine No. 7 Parts Procurement
- Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC

30. Resolution approving renewal of contract with MCG Energy Solutions, LLC, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, for MISO Market Participant Services for one-year period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, in the total amount of $129,857.28

31. Resolution approving renewal of contract with Burns & McDonnell of Chesterfield, Missouri, for Professional Services for Power Plant Fire Risk Mitigation for one-year period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $50,000

32. Resolution accepting completion of 2017/18 CDBG Public Facilities Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Program (Tripp Street Extension from Wilmoth Avenue to State Avenue)

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:
33. ASSET:

a. Resolution approving FY 2019/20 Contracts with Human Services agencies
b. Resolution approving ASSET Policies and Procedures
c. Staff Report regarding Joint Funders’ Meeting next steps

34. HEALTHY LIFE CENTER:

a. Resolution calling an election to be held on September 10, 2019, on the proposition of entering into a loan agreement and issuing general obligation bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $29,065,000 for a Healthy Life Center, including an aquatic center and therapy pool, exercise facilities, child care and activity areas, physical therapy and medical rehabilitation facilities, facilities providing care and services for senior citizens, and public meeting spaces, and constructing necessary public infrastructure improvements

PLANNING & HOUSING:
35. Staff Report on Campustown Facade Grant request

POLICE:
36. Staff Report regarding Public and Employee Safety on City Properties

HEARINGS:
37. Hearing on Final Amendments to Fiscal Year 2018/19 Budget:

a. Resolution amending current budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019
b. Resolution approving 2018/19 and 2019/20 transfers between funds

38. Hearing on Unit 7 Turbine Generator Overhaul for Power Plant:

a. Motion accepting Report of Bids and delaying award of contract

39. Hearing on Boiler Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant:

a. Motion accepting Report of Bids and delaying award of contract

40. Hearing on 2017/18 Downtown Street Pavement Improvements Project - Main Street Alleys (Duff - Douglas, Kellogg - Burnett):

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $211,973.20

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

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $333,494

ORDINANCES:
42. First passage of ordinance repealing Rental Concentration Cap

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.