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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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 "Ames Art Month," September 2024

2.

Proclamation for "PrideFest Day," September 14, 2024

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.

3.

Motion approving payment of claims

4.

Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on August 27, 2024, and Special City Council Meeting on September 3, 2024

5.

Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period August 16-31, 2024

6.

Motion approving Ownership Updates for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Cyclone Liquors, Class E Retail Alcohol License

7.

Motion approving Ownership Updates for Class C Retail Alcohol License - Texas Roadhouse, 519 South Duff Avenue

8.

Motion approving New 5-Day License (September 29 - October 3, 2024) for Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Mucky Duck Pub, 2500 Duff Avenue, Pending Dramshop Review

9.

Motion approving new Class E Retail Alcohol License - Lalo's Liquor Store, 809 Wheeler Street, Suite 105

10.

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

Kum & Go #0217, (3111 South Duff Avenue), Class E Retail Alcohol License
Hy-Vee #1 Clubroom, (3800 West Lincoln Way), Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege, Pending Dramshop Review
AJ’s Ultra Lounge, (2401 Chamberlain Street), Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service
Rinconcito Hispano Tienda y Taqueria, (823 Wheeler Street, Suite 1), Class C Retail Alcohol License

11.

Motion setting December 17, 2024, as Regular City Council meeting and canceling City Council meeting on December 24, 2024

12.

Motion accepting the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan and Wayfinding Guide

13.

Resolution setting September 24, 2024, as date of public hearing for first amendment to FY 2024/25 Adopted Budget

14.

Resolution approving the Federal Funding Agreement for the 2023/24 Airport Improvements Program (Wildlife Fence) project

15.

Resolution approving Electrical Easement Agreement with Iowa State University for CYTown Development Area - Phase II

16.

Resolution approving Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement Agreement with Iowa State University for CYTown Development Area - Phase II

17.

Resolution awarding Rural Electric Supply Cooperative (RESCO) of Ankeny, Iowa for the purchase of single phase overhead transformers and single and three phase pad mounted transformers in the amount of $225,631.97

18.

Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2023/24 Ames Plan 2040 Sanitary Sewer Extension (S 500th Avenue County Line Road) project, setting October 16, 2024, as the bid due date and October 22, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing

19.

Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with Carrico Aquatic Resources Inc., of Oelwein, IA, for additional pool chemicals in the amount of $11,911.25

20.

Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for the 2021/22 Concrete Pavement Improvements (24th Street and Stange Road) in the amount of $124,614

21.

Resolution approving the rapid needs purchase for repairs to the 161 KV electric transmission line - Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $67,546.17

22.

Resolution approving partial completion of public improvements and reducing financial security on file for Scenic Valley 7th Addition to $200,097

23.

Resolution approving completion of all public improvements required as a condition for approval of the final plat of Scenic Valley 5th Addition and releasing financial security in full

24.

Resolution accepting the South 16th Street Improvements project as completed by Con-Struct Inc. of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $4,117,906.66

25.

Phasing Plan Amendment and Final Plat for The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms, Third Addition

Resolution approving amended PRD Phasing Plan
Resolution accepting Financial Security for Public Improvements
Resolution approving Final Plat

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.

PARKS & RECREATION:

26.

Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Project Update and Construction Errors

27.

Resolution approving revisions and reallocation of funds to the Carr Park Agility Course Project

FINANCE:

28.

Resolution authorizing and approving Loan Agreement, providing the sale and issuance of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A, and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same

FLEET:

29.

Resolution awarding contract to Karl Ford of Story City in the amount of $86,932 for two 2025 Ford F150 Lightning pickups

PLANNING AND HOUSING:

30.

Downtown Facade Grant Changes for Rear Facades and Maintenance

31.

Request for Partial Waiver of Paving for 700 feet of Cedar Lane Related to the Ansley Development

32.

Request for Acceptance of First Speculative Building in North Dayton TIF District with No Penalty for Delayed Completion

Motion to direct staff

HEARINGS:

33.

Hearing on 2024/25 Shared Use Path Maintenance Contract 2 (Stuart Smith Park and State Avenue):

Motion accepting report of bids
Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to TK Concrete, Inc. of Pella, IA, in the amount of $106,664.90

34.

Hearing on 2024/25 Water System Improvements Program (N Russell Avenue - Lincoln Way to N 2nd Street):

Motion accepting report of bid
Resolution approving final plans and specification and awarding contract to Iowa Water & Waste System, LLC of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $104,910.50

35.

Hearing on Ames City Auditorium HVAC Replacement Project:

Motion accepting report of bids and delay the award to provide staff additional time for review

36.

Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Standards:

First reading of Ordinance

ORDINANCES:

37.

Second reading of Ordinance relating to Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Exception Standards for the Downtown Service Center "DSC" Zoning District

DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:

REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:

38.

Participation with agencies, boards, and commissions:

Discover Ames (ACVB)
Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)
Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees