AGENDA 
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL 
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL 
OCTOBER 10, 2023

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public during discussion. The Standards of Decorum, posted at the door and available on the City website, define respectful conduct for public participation. If you wish to speak, please fill out the form on the tablet outside the door to the Council Chambers or scan the QR Code to the right to fill out the same form on a personal device. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for the record, and keep your comments brief so that others may have the opportunity to speak. 

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

PROCLAMATIONS: 

1. Proclamation for “Koshu City Day” October 16, 2023

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 Summary of Minutes of Regular Meeting on September 26, 2023

4. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates

5. Motion approving new 5-Day (October 27 – October 31, 2023) Class C Retail Alcohol License – The Mucky Duck Pub, 2601 East 13th Street, Pending Dramshop Review

6. Motion approving new 5-Day (November 4 – November 8, 2023) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License – Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, 1800 Christensen Drive

7. Motion approving Ownership Updates for Class E Retail Alcohol License – Liquor Land, 4518 Mortensen Road

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

a. Class E Liquor License – Target Store T-1170, 320 S. Duff Avenue 
b. Class C Retail Alcohol License – Wasabi Ames, 926 S. 16th Street, Pending Dramshop Review
c. Class C Retail Alcohol License – Margarita’s Sport Bar Seafood Inc., 823 Wheeler Street
d. Class C Retail Alcohol License – London Underground, 212 Main Street

9. Motion setting October 24, 2023, as date of public hearing regarding proposed changes to Downtown Urban Revitalization Area 

10. Resolution approving appointment to Boards & Commissions

11. Resolution approving the Official Statement for General Obligations Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2023D and setting the date of sale for October 24, 2023, and authorize electronic bidding for the sale 

12. Resolution approving Iowa DOT Grant Agreement for the 2022/23 Airport Improvements Project (South Apron Rehab)

13. Resolution approving Engineering Services Agreement for 2023/24 Traffic System Capacity Improvements – Airport Road with WHKS & Co., Ames, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $62,300

14. Resolution approving Engineering Services Agreement for 2022/23 Shared Use Path System Expansion – Grand Avenue project with WHKS & Co., Ames, Iowa, in the amount not to exceed $58,100

15. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2022/23 Storm Water Erosion Control Project (Clear Creek Bank Stabilization – Utah Drive), setting November 8,2023, as bid due date, and November 14, 2023, as date of Public Hearing

16. Resolution approving Change Order No. 2 with J. Pettiecord Inc, Bondurant, Iowa, for removal and disposal of contaminated dirt and water at the GT oil line replacement site in the amount of $75,000

17. Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 with Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, for the South 16th Street Improvements Project in the amount not to exceed $28,600

18. Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 with LinnCo, Inc. for the abandonment of previously unidentified water lines for the Water Treatment Plant Demolition project in lump sum of $157,692.60 and extension of the Substantial Completion Date to November 8, 2023

19. Resolution approving contract and bond for the CyRide 2023 Shop Rehabilitation project with Grabau Construction, Inc., of Boone, Iowa

20. Resolution approving contract and bond for the East 13th Street Sanitary Sewer Extension with On Track Construction, LLC, of Nevada, Iowa

21. Resolution accepting completion of the contract for Unit 8 Electrostatic Precipitator Insulation and Lagging with Incorp Industries LLC, of Evansville, Indiana, in the amount of $1,830,140

22. Resolution approving partial completion and reducing financial security for public improvements of Quarry Estates 3rd Addition to $31,005

23. Resolution approving partial completion and reducing financial security for public improvements of Quarry Estates 4th Addition to $29,350

24. Resolution approving partial completion and reducing financial security for public improvements of Quarry Estates 6th Addition to $71,880

25. Resolution approving partial completion and reducing financial security for public improvements of Ag Innovations Center Addition to $42,440

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 comments at this meeting due to requirements of the Open Meetings Law, but may do so at a future meeting. 

FINANCE: 

26. Resolution authorizing Customer Service staff to accept over-the-counter card payment for a set fee initially established at $2.99 per transaction (paid by the customer) with a transaction limit initially established at $450 per transaction

PLANNING AND HOUSING: 

27. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Public Outreach Summary 

28. Duplexes Public Outreach Summary

29. Staff Report on Paving Exceptions for Pullman Street and Carnegie Avenue

ADMINISTRATION: 

30. Presentation of the 2023 Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

31. Resolution formalizing updated Partner City Agreement with Koshu City, Japan

32. Staff Report on Property Maintenance Code corresponding changes to Chapters 18, 22 & 29

33. Outdoor Displays on City-Owned Property

a. Resolution approving a policy that no ongoing displays, other than City-owned displays, will be allowed on City property, with the exception of temporary displays in conjunction with a rally or gathering of people

FLEET: 

34. Bobcat S7700 Skid Steer

a. Motion to reconsider Resolution No. 23-509
b. Resolution awarding purchase of Bobcat S7700 Skid Steer to Bobcat of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $51,704.13

DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: 

COUNCIL COMMENTS: 

CLOSED SESSION:

35. Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently in or threatened to be in litigation

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.