AGENDA*
MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN 
PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE AND 
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MARCH 24, 2020

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*DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CITY HALL IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH MAY 15, 2020.  THEREFORE, THIS WILL BE AN ELECTRONIC MEETING.  IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE INPUT ON ANY ITEM, 
PLEASE CALL 515-239-5214 OR EMAIL citycouncilmeetinginput@cityofames.org ON MARCH 24, 2020, 
BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.

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

CALL TO ORDER:  6:00 p.m.
1. Motion approving Annual Self-Certification for FY 2021

2. Motion approving Transit Asset Management Targets

3. Motion setting May 26, 2020, as date of public hearing regarding Amendments to 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program

4. Motion approving Draft FY 2021 Transportation Planning Work Program and setting May 26, 2020, as date of public hearing

5. Resolution approving designation of AAMPO representatives to Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance for the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

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.

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 Special Meeting held March 4, 2020, Regular Meeting held March 10, 2020

3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders March 1 - 15, 2020

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

a. Special Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Mongolian Buffet, 1620 S Kellogg Ave #103 - pending dram shop
b. Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Dangerous Curves, 111 5th St.
c. Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Cinemark Movies 12, 1317 Buckeye Avenue - pending dram shop
d. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Cornbred BBQ, 526 Main Street Ste 106
e. Class B Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Radisson Ames, 2609 University Blvd

5. Resolution approving ASSET Joint Funders Shared Priorities

6. Resolution approving temporary street closure between South 3rd and South 4th Streets for two calendar days (March 25 and 26, dependent on weather conditions) to facilitate the new water and sewer service installations at 308 S. Walnut Avenue

7. Resolution approving Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) Report

8. Resolution approving 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update for the Central Iowa Waste Management Association

9. Resolution approving contract with Center for Transportation and the Environment of Atlanta, Georgia, for CyRide Battery Electric Bus Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $145,000

10. Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co., for construction observation services for ISU Research Park Phase IV Project in an amount not to exceed $253,800

11. Resolution changing bid due date for Power Plant Maintenance Services Contract from April 15, 2020 to May 13, 2020, and the date of hearing from April 28, 2020 to May 26, 2020

12. Resolution changing bid due date for Steam Turbine No. 8 Parts Procurement from March 25, 2020 to April 29, 2020, and the date of hearing from April 14, 2020 to May 13, 2020

13. Resolution approving contract and bond for Iowa State Research Park Phase IV Road and Utility Improvement Project

14. Resolution approving contract and bond for CyRide 2020 HVAC Improvements Project

15. Resolution approving Final Plat for Scenic Valley Subdivision, 5th Addition

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.

HEARINGS:
16. Hearing on Major Site Development Plan for 901 North 4th Street (Metronet):

a. Resolution approving Major Site Development Plan for 901 North 4th Street (MetroNet)

17. Hearing on rezoning of 207 S. Teller Avenue from Agricultural “A” to Government/Airport District “S-GA”:

a. First passage of ordinance

18. Hearing on University Apartments - Electric Service Replacement:

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Jaspering Electric, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $245,000

19. Hearing on Boiler Tube Spray Coating & Related Services & Supply Contract:

a. Motion accepting report of bids and delaying award

20. Hearing on Unit 8 - Precipitator Roof Replacement:

a. Motion accepting report of no bids and delaying rebidding

21. Hearing on East Highway 30 Force Main Improvements:

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Synergy Contracting, LLC, of Bondurant, Iowa, in the amount of $234,655

22. Hearing on 2019/20 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvements (14th and 15th Street):

a. Motion accepting report of bids and delaying award

23. Hearing on 2019/20 Collector Street Pavement Improvements (Bloomington Road - Grand Avenue to Hoover Avenue):

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Manatts Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $399,820.95

24. Hearing on Campustown Public Improvements (Welch Avenue):

a. Resolution authorizing transfer of $600,000 from FY 2019/20 Concrete Pavement Improvement Program to the Campustown Public Improvements Program
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $2,081,067 for the base bid and $69,000 for Alternate 2

25. Hearing on proposed zoning text amendment relating to High-Screen Landscaping contained in Section 29.403(3)(F) of the Municipal Code:

a. First passage of ordinance

ORDINANCES:
26. First reading of ordinance to change street name and speed limits for University Boulevard in the Burgason Annexation Area

27. Second reading of ordinance increasing water rates by 2% and sewer rates by 5%, effective July 1, 2020

ADMINISTRATION:
28. Staff Report on City Council and Board/Commission meetings under the COVID-19 Emergency:

a. Motion providing policy direction

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.