AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES AREA 
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO) 
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE AND 
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MAY 24, 2022

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public during discussion. If you wish to speak, please complete an orange card and hand it to the City Clerk. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for the record, and limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The normal process on any particular agenda item is that the motion is placed on the floor, input is received from the audience, the Council is given an opportunity to comment on the issue or respond to the audience concerns, and the vote is taken. On ordinances, there is time provided for public input at the time of the first reading.

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

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

1. Motion approving the Draft FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and setting July 12, 2022, as the date of public hearing

2. Hearing on the FY 2023 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP):

a. Resolution approving the Final FY 2023 Transportation Planning Work Program for submission to the Iowa Department of Transportation

3. Hearing on Amendment to the FFY 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP):

a. Motion approving amendment to the FFY 2022-2025 TIP

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 Regular Meeting of City Council held May 10, 2022

3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period May 1 - 15, 2022

4. Motion approving ownership change for Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carryout Beer) and Sunday Sales - Kum & Go #200, 4510 Mortensen Road

5. Motion approving ownership change for Class C Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carryout Beer) and Sunday Sales - Kum & Go #216, 203 Welch Ave

6. Motion approving new 6-month Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Wasabi Ames, 926 S. 16th Street

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

a. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege, Class B Wine Permit, Outdoor Service, and Sunday Sales - Della Viti, 323 Main Street #102
b. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom, 1620 South Kellogg Avenue
c. Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carryout Beer), and Sunday Sales - Casey’s General Store #2560, 3020 South Duff Avenue
d. Class A Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Green Hills Residents’ Association, 2200 Hamilton Drive Suite 100, Pending Dram Shop Insurance
e. Class E Liquor License with Sunday Sales - MMDG Spirits, 126A Welch Avenue
f. Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carryout Beer), Sunday Sales - Kum & Go #200, 4510 Mortensen Road 
g. Class E Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit (Carryout Beer), Sunday Sales - Kum & Go #216, 203 Welch Avenue
h. Special Class C Liquor License with Class B Wine Permit, Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales - Wheatsfield Cooperative, 413 Northwestern 

8. Resolution adopting Fee Schedule for FY 2022-23

9. Resolution approving revisions to ASSET Policies and Procedures

10. Resolution approving appointment of Aspen Pflanz to Planning and Zoning Commission

11. Resolution approving appointment of James Blickensdorf to Planning and Zoning Commission as of July 1, 2022

12. Resolution designating Police Chief Geoff Huff as the City’s Alternate representative on StoryComm’s Board of Directors

13. Resolution approving deaccession of eight Dahlquist light columns on Main Street

14. Resolution approving Amended 28E Agreement for the Headwaters of the South Skunk River Watershed Management Authority

15. Resolution approving Hold Harmless Agreement between Iowa State Fire Marshal Fire Service Training Bureau and the City of Ames

16. Resolution approving one year renewal of Agreement with UnityPoint Optimum Health Solutions for FY 2022/23 for Health Promotion Portal & Coaching Services in the amount of $33,696

17. Resolution approving contract renewal with Delta Dental of Iowa to provide administrative services for dental benefits effective July 1, 2022

18. Resolution approving renewal Safety Services Contract with IAMU in an amount not to exceed $138,600 for period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023

19. Resolution approving extension of the Insurance Broker Services Agreement for Liability Insurance with Knapp Tedesco in the amount of $38,000 for a period beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023

20. Resolution accepting extension of Property Brokerage Agreement with Willis of Greater Kansas, Inc., for the period beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, in the amount of $50,000

21. Resolution approving Lease Amendment with T-Mobile Central LLC for the installation and operation of a diesel generator set to serve T-Mobile’s infrastructure located on and adjacent to the Bloomington Road Elevated Tank

22. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2020/21 Shared Use Path System Expansion - Vet Med Trail (S. 16th Street to S. Grand Avenue); setting June 21, 2022, as bid due date and June 28, 2022, as date of public hearing

23. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2020/21 and 2021/22 Intelligent Transportation System Program (Phases 1 and 2); setting June 21, 2022, as bid due date and June 28, 2022, as date of public hearing

24. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2021/22 Clear Water Diversion Program; setting June 22, 2022, as bid due date and June 28, 2022, as date of public hearing

25. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2017/18 Low Point Drainage Improvement - Almond Road (GW Carver Avenue & Bloomington Road); setting June 22, 2022, as bid due date and June 28, 2022, as date of public hearing

26. Resolution awarding contract for Power Plant Valve Maintenance, Related Services and Supplies to Pioneer Industrial Corp., of Kansas City, Missouri, for hourly rates and unit prices bid, in an amount not to exceed $115,000

27. Resolution awarding contract to Wesco Distribution, of Des Moines, Iowa, for Aluminum Cable for Electric Services Department in the amount of $109,461 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax)

28. Resolution approving contract and bond for 2021/22 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements (North Dakota Avenue and Ontario Street) 

29. Resolution approving partial completion of public improvements and reducing security for Crane Farm Subdivision, 6th Addition

30. Resolution approving partial completion of public improvements and reducing security for Domani Subdivision, 1st Addition

31. Resolution approving partial completion of public improvements and reducing security for Sunset Ridge Subdivision, 10th Addition

32. Resolution approving partial completion of public improvements and reducing security for Sunset Ridge Subdivision, 11th Addition

33. Resolution approving completion of public improvements and releasing security for The Irons Subdivision

34. Resolution approving completion of public improvements and releasing security for Hayden’s Crossing, 1st Addition

35. Resolution approving completion of public improvements and releasing security for Wheelock Corner 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:

36. FY 2022-23 Contracts with Human Services agencies (ASSET):

a. Resolution approving FY 2022-23 Contracts with Human Services agencies (ASSET)
b. Resolution approving the City’s unallocated funds as “reserve funds” in the amount of $11,652

37. Ames Economic Development Commission:

a. Presentation of Annual Report
b. Resolution approving Contract with Ames Economic Development Commission for Economic Development Activities from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $150,000

PARKS & RECREATION:

38. Ames Downtown Plaza:

a. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Henkel Construction Company of Mason City, Iowa, in the amount of $4,633,000
b. Resolution approving contract and bond for Ames Downtown Plaza
c. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Henkel Construction Company for the Ames Downtown Plaza in the amount of $159,900
d. Resolution approving the use of $739,579 of the Council Priorities Fund to cover the shortfall of the project

PLANNING & HOUSING:

39. Resolution approving 2022/23 Revised Proposed Draft Annual Action Plan Projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs

40. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat for 5571 Hyde Avenue (Hayden’s Preserve), subject to conditions

41. Resolution approving Campustown Facade Grant Program Amendment regarding application deadline

42. Amendment to the Downtown Facade Grant Program regarding eligibility for rehabilitation of historically significant character-defining features:

a. Motion referring preferred option to staff

43. Resolution approving the initial Building and Site Improvement Plans for Heartland Senior Services at 205 S. Walnut Avenue

44. Text Amendment options for changes to the Campustown Service Center (CSC) Zoning District 50% clay brick building facade material standard: 

a. Motion referring preferred option to staff for preparation of an ordinance 

PUBLIC WORKS:

45. Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement to Toole Design Group of Madison, Wisconsin, for Bike & Pedestrian Master Plan and Wayfinding Standards in an amount not to exceed $225,000

HEARINGS:

46. Hearing on Final Amendments to Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget:

a. Resolution amending current budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022

47. Hearing on Voluntary Annexation of property located at 2219 and 2121 State Avenue:

a. Resolution approving Voluntary Annexation

48. Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment to remove the Campustown Service Center (CSC) Zoning District mid-block 20-foot setback standard along Lincoln Way:

a. First passage of ordinance

WATER & POLLUTION CONTROL:

49. Resolution setting June 14, 2022, as date of public hearing for State Revolving Fund Drinking Water Loan Agreement for the demotion of the old Water Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000

ORDINANCES:

50. Modifying Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code for parking changes to various locations

a. First passage of ordinance

51. Second passage of ordinance rezoning 2105 Dayton Avenue from “A” (Agriculture) to “GI” (General Industrial)

52. 802 Delaware Avenue:

a. Resolution approving Zoning Agreement
b. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4463 rezoning with Master Plan property located at 802 Delaware Avenue from “RL” (Residential Low-Density) to “RM” (Residential Medium-Density)

53. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4464 reducing flag lot access width in the General Industrial Zoning District

54. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4465 adjusting storm water utility rates, effective July 1, 2022

55. Third passage and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4466 increasing sewer rates by 5%, effective July 1, 2022

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.