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*AMENDED*
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL*
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL

APRIL 28, 2020

*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, YOU MAY DO SO AS A VIDEO PARTICIPANT BY GOING TO: https://zoom.us/j/826593023
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

PROCLAMATION:
1. Proclamation for “National Historic Preservation Month, May, 2020

2. Proclamation for “Fair Housing Month,” May, 2020

PRESENTATION:
3. Presentation of “A Home for Everyone” Awards by Ames Human Relations Commission

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.
4. Motion approving payment of claims

5. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting held April 14, 2020

6. Motion approving certification of Civil Service applicants

7. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for April 1 - 15, 2020

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

a. Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales - Swift Stop #2, 3406 Lincoln Way
b. Special Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales - The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co., 129 Main Street
c. Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit, and Sunday Sales - Walgreens #12108, 2719 Grand Avenue
d. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege, Outdoor Service, and Sunday Sales - Mother’s Pub, 2900 West Street
e. Class B Beer with Sunday Sales - Jeff’s Pizza Shop LLC, 2402 Lincoln Way 

9. Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for Period Ending March 31, 2020

10. Ames Velo Grand Prix:

a. Ames Main Street Criterium on Saturday, June 13, 2020:

i. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the closed area
ii. Motion approving blanket Vending License for the closed area
iii. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License
iv. Resolution approving closure of Main Street from Clark Avenue to Douglas Avenue, Douglas Avenue from Main Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street from Douglas Avenue to Burnett Avenue, Burnett Avenue from Sixth Street to Main Street, Fifth Street from Douglas Avenue to Clark Avenue, Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to Sixth Street, and Clark Avenue from Fifth Street to Main Street from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
v. Resolution approving closure of  280 metered parking spaces from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. along the race route and approving suspension of parking enforcement
vi. Resolution approving backup event date of Saturday, August 22, 2020

b. ISU Research Park Circuit Race on Sunday, June 14, 2020:

i. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
ii. Motion approving blanket Vending License
iii. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License
iv. Resolution approving closure of University Boulevard from Ames Fitness Center south parking lot to Collaboration Place, Collaboration Place, and Plaza Loop from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
v. Resolution approving backup event date of Sunday, August 23, 2020

11. Resolution setting May 12, 2020, as date of public hearing regarding vacating Ingress-Egress Easement at 2500 SE 16th Street

12. Resolution setting May 12, 2020, as date of public hearing regarding vacating storm water retention easement across portions of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Additions of Dayton Park Subdivision

13. Resolution setting May 12, 2020, as date of hearing on extension of Industrial Tax Exemption Ordinance

14. Resolution approving acquisition of three pieces of artwork from Black Arts and Music Festival for Public Art Commission 

15. Resolution authorizing emergency repairs to WPC Digester Cover by Shank Constructors of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on a time-and-materials basis in the amount of $244,138

16. FY 2020/21 Airport Improvements Program (Electrical Vault & Lighting Project):

a. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for FY 2020/21 Airport Improvements Program (Electrical Vault & Lighting Project); setting May 20, 2020, as bid due date and May 26, 2020, as date of public hearing
b. Resolution approving the 2019-2021 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Update for the Ames Municipal Airport, setting the DBE goal of 0.3% for the FY 2020/21 Airport Improvements Program (Electrical Vault & Lighting Project), all pending final FAA approval

17. 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Grant for the Ames Municipal Airport:

a. Resolution approving Grant Offer in the amount of $69,000
b. Motion designating Damion Pregitzer as the City’s Airport Manager, authorizing him to sign and accept the Grant on behalf of the City of Ames

18. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Electric Distribution Parking Lot Reconstruction Project; setting May 20, 2020, as bid due date and May 26, 2020, as date of public hearing

19. Resolution approving purchase of additional radios and accessories from RACOM of Marshalltown, Iowa, in the amount of $77,228

20. Resolution approving contract for FY 2020/21 Purchase of Rock Salt requirements for Public Works with Independent Salt Co., of Kanopolis, Kansas, in the amount of $74.80 per ton

21. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2020 Pavement Improvements - Middle School Turnaround Project

22. Resolution renewing contract for FY 2020/21 purchase of Pebble Lime for Water Treatment Plant with Graymont Western Lime, Inc., of West Bend, Wisconsin, in the amount of  $166 per ton

23. Resolution renewing contract for FY 2021 Hauling and Related Services for the Resource Recovery Plant with Waste Management of Ames, Inc., in the amount of $14.63 per ton

24. Resolution renewing contract with Pitts Lawn & Tree Service of Huxley, Iowa, for FY 2020/21 Tree Trimming & Removal Program for Parks & Recreation Department in an amount not to exceed $85,000

25. Resolution renewing contract for FY 2020/21 Custodial Services at Ames City Hall with Reliable Maintenance Company of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $53,028.44

26. Resolution approving Five-Year Renewal of ISU and City of Ames Smartcard Agreement

27. Resolution accepting completion Installation Services for 69kV UG power cable and for the Top-O-Hollow Substation

28. Resolution accepting complection for Unit 7 Turbine Generator Overhaul Project

29. Resolution approving Plat of Survey for 1016 South Duff Avenue

30. Resolution approving completion of public improvements and releasing security required for Sunset Ridge Subdivision, 6th 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.

PLANNING & HOUSING:
31. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat for 321 State Avenue (Baker Subdivision)

32. Kingbury’s Subdivision, Third Addition (315 SE 3rd Street):

a. Resolution approving Development Agreement related to dedication of right-of-way and future street improvements
b. Resolution approving waiver of construction of SE 3rd Street paving and storm sewer improvements
c. Resolution approving Final Plat 

33. Resolution approving Ames Plan 2040 Land Use Map, with adjustments based on input received during Workshop discussion held April 21, 2020, and directing RDG to move forward 

PUBLIC WORKS:
34. East Industrial Area Utility Extension Project:

a. Motion rejecting all bids
b. Motion directing staff to contract with Stanley Consultants Inc., to create revised plans and specifications for a utility extension project along East Lincoln Way, stopping sanitary sewer at Teller Avenue

ADMINISTRATION:
Additional Item: 
Request from Ames Main Street Farmers' Market to reconsider suspension of Market
35. FY 2019/20 Funding Contracts Impacted by COVID-19:

a. ASSET (Human Service Agencies)
b. Request from Emergency Residence Project for additional funds
c. Commission On The Arts (COTA)
d. Outside Funding Requests
e. Request from Ames Main Street for additional landscaping funds

36. Budget Amendments for 2019/20:

a. Review of recommendations regarding final Budget Amendments
b. Motion providing direction to staff
c. Resolution setting date of public hearing for May 26, 2020

HEARINGS:
37. Hearing on partial vacation of Remote Parking Easement at 901 N. 4th Street:

a. Resolution approving vacation of Remote Parking Easement on Lot 1 at 901 N. 4th Street

38. Hearing on proposed zoning text amendment relating to the industrial use parking requirement:

a. First passage of ordinance

39. Hearing on Boiler Tube Spray Coating & Related Services and Supply for Power Plant:

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Whertec, Inc., of Jacksonville, Florida, in an amount not-to-exceed $350,000 for FY 2019/20 and $200,000 for FY 2020/21

ORDINANCES:
40. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4409 changing the street name and speed limits for University Boulevard in the Burgason Annexation Area

41. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4410 rezoning 207 S. Teller Avenue from Agricultural “A” to Governmental/Airport District “S-GA”

42. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4411 approving zoning text amendment relating to High-Screen Landscaping contained in Section 29.403(3)(F) of the Municipal Code

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.