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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JULY 14, 2026

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.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL

Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

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 Report of Change Orders for period of June 16-30, 2026

3.

Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on June 23, 2026, and Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on June 30, 2026

4.

Motion approving Minutes of Civil Service Commission meeting on June 25, 2026

5.

Motion approving Ownership Update for Class C Retail Alcohol License - Red Lobster #0747, 1100 Buckeye Avenue

6.

Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License - Studio 13, 400 Main Street (Basement), Pending Favorable Inspection

7.

Motion approving new 5-Day (August 28 - September 1, 2026) Class C Retail Alcohol License - Christiani's Events LLC, 2321 North Loop Drive

8.

Motion approving new 5-Day (September 1-5, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - The Travelling Nova LLC, 220 S Teller Avenue

9.

Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:

AJ's Liquor II, 2515 Chamberlain Street, Class E Retail Alcohol License
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 105 Chestnut Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License
Cyclone Experience Network, 1800 S 4th Street - Jack Trice Stadium, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
Patio Bar & Grill, 4518 Mortensen Road Stes 101-104, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
Sportsman's Lounge, 123 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Living Quarters
313 Bar, 115 5th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege

10.

Motion approving request for pyrotechnics display during the Post Malone & Jelly Roll concert at Jack Trice Stadium on July 17, 2026

11.

Motion approving request for Fireworks Permits for display from Jack Trice Stadium for 2026 ISU Home Football Games on the following dates:

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Saturday, November 28, 2026

12.

Motion approving requests from Octagon Arts Center for Octagon Art Festival on September 27, 2026:

Resolution approving closure of the following streets from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
1. Main Street, east of Clark (not blocking Wells Fargo Driveway) to just west of Duff Avenue (allowing traffic to access parking lot behind businesses)
2. Douglas Avenue, 5th Street to Main Street
3. Kellogg Avenue, south of alley to Main Street
4. Burnett Avenue, south of alley to Main Street
Resolution approving waiver of costs for electricity during the event ($10 estimated loss)
Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the Central Business District
Motion approving Blanket Vending License for duration of the event
Resolution approving waiver of fee for Blanket Vending License ($50)

13.

Motion directing staff to notify Mediacom Communications that the City of Ames is relinquishing Government Access Channel 12 and Public Access Channel 16

14.

Resolution approving requests for Fitness Sports Ames' Turkey Trot on November 26, 2026, for road closures from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the following streets:

5th Street from Kellogg Avenue to Pearle Avenue
Pearle Avenue from 5th Street to Main Street
Main Street/Northwestern Avenue from Douglas Avenue to 13th Street
9th Street from Northwestern Avenue to Ridgewood Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue to Hodge Avenue
Ridgewood Avenue from 9th Street to 13th Street
10th Street from Northwestern Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue
Roosevelt Avenue from 10th Street to 9th Street
Hodge Avenue from 9th Street to 6th Street
6th Street from Hodge Avenue to Northwestern Avenue
Douglas Avenue from Main Street to East 7th Street
East 7th Street from Main Street to Kellogg Avenue
Kellogg Avenue from East 7th Street to 5th Street

15.

Resolution approving the expansion of the Neighborhood Improvement Grant to encourage community connections

16.

Resolution approving the allocation of $20,000 in FY 2026/27 from the Council Priorities Fund sustainability reserve to be made available through the Net-Zero Ready High Performance Home Pilot Project

17.

Resolution accepting the update on the Homelessness Ames and Story County Action Plan 2025 Report

18.

Resolution approving FY 2027/28 Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team Priorities

19.

Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2026

20.

Resolution to adopt business and market changes to City of Ames Depository

21.

Resolution in Consideration of Agreement for Easement and Gate Installation Reimbursement for the Police Shooting Range at 701 Avenue in the amount not-to-exceed $19,419.21

22.

Resolution designating the Police Department Lobby as the Official Posting Site for City Council Meeting Agendas and Public Notices

23.

Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Pavement Restoration - Slurry Seal Program, setting August 5, 2026, as the bid due date and August 11, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing

24.

Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Judicial Branch, Second Judicial District, Story County for court services in City Hall for Fiscal Year 2026/27

25.

Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Olsson of Des Moines, IA, for 2026/27 Collector Street Pavement Improvements (State Ave) in an amount not to exceed $149,680

26.

Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates of Ames, IA, for 2026/27 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements (East Lincoln Way) in an amount not to exceed $350,000

27.

Resolution awarding contract to Terracon Consultants, Inc., of Des Moines, IA, for the Geotechnical Services for the Ames Municipal Energy Center, in the amount of $189,569

28.

Resolution awarding a contract to Niagara Power Transformer, of Buffalo, NY, for the Transformer for Mortensen Substation Improvements, in the amount of $1,756,932

29.

Resolution awarding contract to WESCO, of Des Moines, IA, for the purchase of 15kV, EPR cable for Electric Services in an amount not-to-exceed $146,376 inclusive of all applicable sales taxes

30.

Resolution awarding contract to HDR Engineering, of Omaha, NE, to conduct an arc flash study for the Water Treatment Plant and three pump stations in the amount of $65,207

31.

Resolution awarding contract to Van Wall Equipment, of Madrid, IA, for a utility tractor for the Parks and Recreation Department for general parks maintenance in the amount of $56,041.84

32.

Resolution awarding contract to Agriland FS Inc., of Winterset, IA, for FY 2027 Fuel Purchases for CyRide and Fleet Services

33.

Resolution awarding contract to Electric Pump, of Des Moines, IA, to provide and install a variable frequency drive (VFD) on a high service pump at the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $60,250

34.

Resolution awarding contract to Aspen Waste Systems, of Des Moines, IA, for Waste Collection & Disposal Services at City Facilities for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $51,594.12

35.

Resolution awarding contract to Eocene Environmental Group, of West Des Moines, IA, for Engineering Services for FY 2025/26 Story County Edge of Field in the amount not-to-exceed $106,500

36.

Resolution waiving the City’s Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and awarding a contract to Badger Meter, of Milwaukee, WI, to purchase water meters and related accessories for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $222,367.13

37.

Resolution approving an extension of contract for Solid Rubber Tires and Accessories for Resource Recovery for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with SETCO, of Idabel, OK, in the amount of $44,264.68, including freight

38.

Resolution approving contract and bond for the 69kV Transmission Line Reconstruction from Top O Hollow Substation to Ames Plant Substation Watts Electric Company, of Waverly, NE, in the amount of $3,356,570.41

39.

Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with Denco Highway Construction Corporation, of Mingo, IA, for the 13th Street Emergency Storm Sewer Pipe Repair in the amount of $10,130

40.

Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with Sargent & Lundy LLC, of Chicago, IL, in the amount of $205,300 for additional Engineering Services for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) Electric Generation Facility

41.

Resolution approving Change Order No. 2 for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus with Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, IA, for Bid Package 31-1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork, in the amount of $160,851

42.

Resolution approving Change Order No. 10 with Woodruff Construction, of Ames, IA, for the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project in the amount of $230,920.52

43.

Resolution setting July 28, 2026, as date of Public Hearing for vacation of Electric Utility Easement and approval of the Disclaimer of Interest in Realty for the 161KV Transmission Line relocated for Iowa Department of Transportation

44.

Resolution setting July 28, 2026, as date of Public Hearing to consider vacation of an existing public utility easement at Discovery Place 2nd Addition Subdivision

45.

Resolution accepting the 2025/26 Shared Use Path Maintenance Contract No. 1 as completed by TK Concrete, of Pella, IA, in the amount of $155,901

46.

Amendment to ISU Research Park Phase IV, First Addition:

Waiver of requirement for a preliminary plat
Resolution accepting additional easements and amendments to Agreement for Public Improvements for the First 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.

ADMINISTRATION:

47.

Data Centers:

Staff Report on Data Centers
Memo from City Attorney regarding limitations on data centers
Motion directing staff

FLEET/FACILITIES:

48.

Resolution approving agreement with Denovo, Inc., of West Des Moines, IA, for Construction Advisor Services for Ames Fire Station No. 2 Project in the amount of $95,000

PLANNING AND HOUSING:

49.

Resolution approving Preliminary Plat for 5120 Tabor Drive

50.

Resolution Approving Conveyance Parcel Plat of Survey with Utility Easements for 701 Dayton Avenue

51.

Resolution approving Downtown Facade Grants for Spring of Fiscal Year 2025/26

PARKS AND RECREATION:

52.

Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center - Staining Update

HEARINGS:

53.

Zoning Text Amendment for Convenience General Services (CGS) District Standards related to Fueling Positions

First passage of Ordinance

54.

Hearing on 2025/26 CDBG Water System Improvements (S 3rd Street- S Russell Avenue to S Oak Avenue) and (S Maple Avenue - S 2nd Street to S 4th Street):

Motion accepting report of bids
Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Iowa Water & Waste Systems LLC, of Boone, Iowa in the amount of $490,722.50

55.

Hearing on the 2026/27 Airport Airside Improvements Project (Reconstruction of Runway 01/19):

Motion accepting Report of Bids for the 2026/27 Airport Airside Improvements Project (Reconstruction of Runway 01/19)
Resolution approving final plans and specifications for the 2026/27 Airport Airside Improvements Project (Reconstruction of Runway 01/19) and awarding a contract for the Base Bids and Bid Alternate A to Flynn Company, Inc., of Dubuque, IA, in the amount of $19,118,791, contingent upon FAA concurrence and receipt of the necessary Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant funding
Resolution approving submission of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant application requesting federal funding for the full 2026/27 Airport Airside Improvements Project (Reconstruction of Runway 01/19), including the Base Bid and Bid Alternate A

ORDINANCES:

56.

City Assessor Term of Office:

First reading of ordinance
Motion to suspend the rules and allow for second and third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4599

57.

Second reading of an ordinance to amend the approved Floating Suburban Residential Medium Density (FS-RM) with Master Plan for The Bluffs at 4899 Everest Avenue

58.

Second reading of Zoning Text Amendment modifying the Northeast Gateway Overlay District (O-GNE) Standards

DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:

REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:

59.

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

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

CLOSED SESSION:

60.

Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent

Resolution approving settlement agreement